Mendocino County public meetings in 2025
50 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The regular closed session meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Board of Supervisors
The Board holds a public hearing to adopt fee changes for Animal Care, Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, Facilities and Fleet, and Library effective February 14, 2026. Key appointments include an Interim County Counsel (Katharine Elliott, $190,000 for six months) and an Alternate Defender (Anthony Adams, $190,000 salary / $323,000 total compensation). Also discussed: collecting A87 cost plan charges from non-general fund units, closing a CDBG microenterprise grant, and closed session for labor negotiations and litigation.
- Public hearing to amend Exhibit X – Master Fee Schedule for five departments
- Appoint Katharine Elliott as Interim County Counsel at $190,000 through June 30, 2026
- Appoint Anthony Adams as Alternate Defender at $190,000 salary / $323,000 total compensation
- Discussion on billing A87 Cost Plan charges to non-General Fund budget units including grants and special districts
- Public hearing to close out CDBG Microenterprise Technical Assistance Program grant #21-CDBG-ED-10007
Board of Supervisors
This special meeting consists of public expression and closed sessions. No open-session decisions are scheduled. The board will discuss a California State Auditor's Office audit and existing litigation in closed session.
- Closed session: Audit by California State Auditor's Office
- Closed session: Conference on litigation - Chamise Cubbison v. County of Mendocino
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding an informational public workshop regarding the future of water and the decommissioning of the Potter Valley Project. The body will discuss presentations on PG&E, federal regulatory roles, and water storage options.
- Overview of PG&E Decommissioning and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Overview of the New Eel Russian Facility (NERF)
- Water Diversion Agreement (WDA) for the Russian River Watershed
- Options for additional storage in the Russian River Watershed
Board of Supervisors
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve routine consent calendar items, including the separation of the Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector offices, and to consider a 2026 legislative platform.
- Separation of Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector offices
- Adoption of 2026 Legislative Platform
- Approval of $2,135,295 construction management contract for jail project
- Approval of $46,000 vehicle replacement for Planning and Building Department
- Adoption of resolution opposing offshore oil and gas drilling
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The regular closed session meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Board of Supervisors
The Board will review the first quarter budget report for FY 2025-26 and consider adopting a resolution to amend the adopted budget. Other major items include a proposal to separate the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector offices, a $100,000 loan for the Hopland Fire Protection District, a public hearing on an appeal of a Coastal Development Permit for the Gualala Downtown Streetscape Enhancement Project, and a $479,931 Community Development Block Grant for business loans and microenterprise assistance.
- Adoption of resolution amending the FY 2025-26 adopted budget based on first quarter spending and revenue reports
- Introduction and waiver of first reading of an ordinance separating the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector into two offices
- Approval of a $100,000 temporary loan advance for Hopland Fire Protection District from property tax revenues
- Public hearing on appeal of Coastal Development Permit CDP_2024-0040 for Caltrans' Gualala Downtown Streetscape Enhancement Project on State Route 1
- Resolution to apply for $479,931 in CDBG program income for County of Mendocino Business Loan Program and Centro Negocio West Spanish language microenterprise project
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Assessment Appeals Board
The Mendocino County Assessment Appeals Board is scheduled to meet on October 27, 2025, but the provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific appeals or decisions to be discussed.
General Government Committee
The General Government Committee will discuss and possibly direct staff on developing Mendocino County's 2026 Legislative Platform. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its June 25, 2025, meeting. Public comment is welcome on items not on the agenda.
- Discussion and possible action on 2026 Legislative Platform (draft and redline attachments)
- Approval of minutes from June 25, 2025, regular meeting
- Public expression period for non-agenda items
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider several items, including accepting informational reports from county departments, adopting a resolution on the Potter Valley Project and water supply reliability, appointing an air pollution control officer with a $140,691 salary, and introducing a building code ordinance. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar items, a parade permit, a library endowment proclamation, and various agreements and resolutions related to health benefits, air quality monitoring, and mental health services.
- Adopt Resolution regarding the Potter Valley Project and loss of water supply reliability (Sponsors: Supervisors Cline and Norvell)
- Approve employment agreement for Glen Stephens as Air Pollution Control Officer ($140,691.20 per year, total compensation $239,175.04)
- Introduce and waive first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 18.04 to adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code
- Adopt Resolution granting Gualala Lions Club parade permission on Highway 1, Nov 29, 2025
- Approve retroactive lease with Willits Unified School District ($600 annual, $6,000 total) for air monitoring equipment
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
This regular closed session meeting of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has been cancelled. No agenda items, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings were listed for consideration.
Board of Supervisors
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will discuss and possibly vote on increasing the Purchasing Agent's contract signature authority from $50,000 to $75,000. The board will also hold a public hearing on the Laytonville Landfill remediation project's environmental review, consider strategic hiring requests from several departments, and receive presentations on EMS funding and an expedited building permit pathway. Additionally, closed sessions are scheduled for real property negotiations at 120 W. Fir Street, Fort Bragg, and labor negotiations.
- Introduce and waive first reading of ordinance increasing Purchasing Agent contract authority from $50,000 to $75,000
- Public hearing to adopt mitigated negative declaration for Laytonville Landfill cover remediation and improvements
- Discussion and possible action on requests from department heads for budget impacts, funding, and recruitment of vacant or new positions
- Presentation on 2025 Assessment of Emergency Medical Services Enhancement Funding for Mendocino County
- Direction to staff on developing an optional expedited pathway for building permits and inspections
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
General Government Committee
The Mendocino County General Government Committee meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025, is cancelled. The meeting was to be held at the Board Chambers located at 501 Low Gap Road in Ukiah.
- Cancelled meeting
- Meeting location: 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1070, Ukiah, CA 95482
- Public engagement options available online
Board of Supervisors
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone 25 parcels in the Rock Tree neighborhood (Willits area) to add a Commercial Cannabis Prohibition combining district. The board will also discuss creating a fee structure for public use of county-owned EV charging stations, adopt an updated master fee schedule, and consider a resolution directing Public Health to regulate nitrous oxide sales. Other items include a resolution supporting Proposition 50 for congressional district map changes and a consent calendar with a $20,000 legal services agreement and quarterly fire tax allocations.
- Public hearing on rezoning 25 APNs in Rock Tree neighborhood to add Commercial Cannabis Prohibition (CP) combining district to current RL and TPZ zoning
- Discussion and possible direction on creating a countywide fee structure for public use of county-owned EV charging stations
- Adoption of Resolution amending Exhibit X – Master Fee Schedule effective November 22, 2025
- Adoption of Resolution directing Public Health to regulate illicit sale of nitrous oxide, including age verification and point-of-sale restrictions
- Consent item: Approval of $20,000 agreement with Jones Mayer Law for specialized legal services on real property disposition through June 30, 2026
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Board will receive a presentation and discussion on the Mendocino County Health Summit, Part 1, focusing on state and federal policy changes affecting health programs and services. No formal action will be taken on this item; any action items will be added to a future agenda. The Board will also hold closed sessions to discuss the potential sale of property at 46980 Ocean View Avenue in Gualala to the South Coast Fire Protection District, evaluate the CEO's performance, negotiate labor contracts with multiple employee organizations, and confer with legal counsel on numerous existing and anticipated litigation cases.
- Discussion and presentation on Health Summit Part 1 (Medi-Cal, safety net cuts, program changes)
- Closed session: Real property negotiation for 46980 Ocean View Ave, Gualala (sale to South Coast Fire Protection District)
- Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation of Chief Executive Officer
- Closed session: Labor negotiations with SEIU, DSA, MCLEMA, and other unions
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on multiple existing litigation cases (Gary Markley, Purdue Pharma, opioid litigation, and others)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a new cell tower at 28401 Timberline Road in Willits. Other key items include a presentation on the Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Access Plan, closing out a Homekey grant for transitional housing, discussing modifications to the code violation complaint system to require verifiable contact info, and considering ordinance amendments for microbusiness cannabis facilities and low-intensity camping. Consent items include renewing local emergencies for tree mortality and climate change.
- Public hearing on appeal of cell tower at 28401 Timberline Road, Willits
- Presentation on Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Access Plan
- Close out of CDBG Homekey grant for transitional housing facility improvements
- Direction to modify code violation complaint system to require verifiable contact info
- Discussion on ordinance amendments for microbusiness cannabis facilities
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will discuss and potentially adopt a resolution authorizing the County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector to establish and abolish funds and make temporary transfers of money between funds. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda.
- Discussion and possible adoption of Resolution 25-138 authorizing temporary fund transfers and fund establishment/abolition by the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will discuss introducing an ordinance amending the floodplain code to align with newly adopted Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Other key items include direction on an energy saving project with Ameresco involving debt and carbon priorities, a public hearing to vacate a portion of Wilderness Lodge Road, and introduction of speed zoning changes on Little River Airport and Albion Ridge Roads. The board will also consider a $351,725 Community Development Block Grant for Laytonville and Whale Gulch school projects, alongside budget cuts of $20,500 and a proposed reduction in supervisor salaries.
- Discussion and direction on energy saving project with Ameresco, including incurring debt and prioritizing cost savings vs. carbon reduction
- Public hearing to vacate a portion of Wilderness Lodge Road (County Road 320) in the Branscomb area
- Introduction of ordinance establishing speed limits of 25–40 mph on segments of Little River Airport and Albion Ridge Roads
- Introduction of ordinance amending floodplain code to comply with new FEMA flood insurance maps
- Public hearing to approve $351,725 CDBG grant for Laytonville Healthy Start employment training, Whale Gulch School ADA pathways, and fire alarm projects
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Assessment Appeals Board
This is an organizational meeting for the Mendocino County Assessment Appeals Board. No substantive items, such as specific appeals or decisions, are listed on the agenda. The board is responsible for hearing taxpayer appeals on property assessments.
Board of Supervisors
The regular closed session meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Board of Supervisors
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will consider several routine approvals, including minutes, appointments, and proclamations. The agenda includes a $125,000 increase to the DFM Garage fleet repair agreement, extending its term to June 30, 2026. Additional items are approvals of various contracts, appropriations adjustments, and emergency declarations.
- Approve $125,000 amendment to DFM Garage Inc. fleet repair contract, extending term to June 30, 2026
- Approve $40,000 amendment to Integrity Shred LLC shredding services contract, extending term to June 30, 2026
- Approve $95,000 retroactive agreement with Toshiba Business Solutions for copier fleet maintenance
- Approve appropriation changes: decrease $4,000 travel, $6,000 equipment, $15,000 equipment; increase various line items
- Adopt resolutions renewing local emergency declarations for tree mortality and climate change
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General Government Committee
The General Government Committee will discuss potential amendments to ordinances regarding microbusiness cannabis facilities. The goal is to align local rules with state regulations and provide recommendations to staff.
- Potential ordinance amendments for microbusiness cannabis facilities
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss approving five specialty mental health service contracts totaling $29,026,234. The meeting also includes a proposal to terminate a Master Tax Sharing Agreement with four cities and the appointment of a committee to respond to a Grand Jury report on the Planning and Building Department.
- Proposed agreements for mental health services totaling $29,026,234, including $16,187,934 for Redwood Community Services
- Proposed termination of Master Tax Sharing Agreement (No. 24-085) with the cities of Ukiah, Willits, Fort Bragg, and Point Arena
- Appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee regarding the 2024-2025 Grand Jury report on Planning and Building Department structural issues
- Presentation by the Sheriff's Office on Community Outreach Response and Engagement (C.O.R.E.) services
- Closed session regarding the proposed sale of real property at 120 W. Fir Street, Fort Bragg
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The regular closed session meeting of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors scheduled for June 5, 2025, was cancelled.
Board of Supervisors
The Board will hold a regular calendar hearing to discuss and possibly approve the Mendocino County proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26, including all recommended actions and adjustments. The Board will also accept the Executive Office Budget Report and direct the Auditor‑Controller Treasurer‑Tax Collector to prepare the required documents for adoption of the final budget. The meeting includes public expression, open session items, and closed‑session legal counsel conferences on several ongoing litigations.
- Approve the Mendocino County Proposed Budget for FY 2025-26 as recommended
- Accept the Executive Office Budget Report
- Direct the Auditor‑Controller Treasurer‑Tax Collector to prepare documents for final budget adoption
- Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Cubbison v. County of Mendocino, et al.)
- Closed‑session conference on anticipated litigation from a former employee complaint against the Air Quality Management District
Board of Supervisors
The Board will hold a public hearing and consider approving the Mendocino County Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, with possible continuation to June 4. Other public hearings include a presentation on vacancies, recruitment and retention under AB 2561, and the Air Quality Management District's draft budget. The consent calendar includes appointments, emergency declarations, a $1.17M disaster recovery housing grant appropriation, and a lease for the Sanel Mountain communication site.
- Public hearing on FY 2025-26 proposed budget, including department funding requests and position changes
- Appropriation of $599,480.66 and $571,946.76 for Disaster Recovery Multi-Family Housing Program Grant (CDBG-DR MHP)
- Lease agreement with Thomas A. Burger and Beverly C. Burger 2000 Trust for Sanel Mountain communication site at $18,000 first year with 3% annual increases through June 2040
- Public hearing on vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts per AB 2561
- Adoption of resolution authorizing subordination agreements for Agwood Mill & Lumber Company community development loan
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The board will hear an informational briefing on water supply issues related to PG&E's Potter Valley Project, including a proposed new diversion structure (NERF), a framework for water diversion rights, and additional storage needs in the Russian Watershed. No action will be taken; this is a discussion-only item.
- Informational briefing on water supply from PG&E's Potter Valley Project
- Discussion of the proposed New Eel-Russian Facility (NERF) diversion structure
- Update on the Water Diversion Agreement framework for water rights
- Review of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers feasibility study for additional storage
- Outline of next steps, likely costs, and timing
General Government Committee
The regular meeting of the Mendocino County General Government Committee scheduled for May 21, 2025, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Board of Supervisors
The Board will discuss and possibly direct the CEO to require all offices and departments to present up to a 10% cut to their proposed budgets. They will also consider adopting the Mendocino County Drought Resilience Plan, levying the annual Business Improvement District assessment, and resolving a bid protest for Little River Airport apron rehabilitation. A public hearing will address an appeal of a denied water tower staircase replacement at 45040 Main Street, Mendocino.
- Direction to require all departments to propose up to 10% budget cuts
- Adoption of Drought Resilience Plan and submission to California Department of Water Resources
- Public hearing on Business Improvement District annual assessment for FY 2025-2026
- Award of contract for Little River Airport aircraft parking apron rehabilitation (Contract 250001)
- Appeal of Mendocino Historical Review Board denial for water tower staircase at 45040 Main Street, Mendocino
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a regular closed session to conduct employee performance evaluations and consult with legal counsel. The meeting includes discussions on three specific litigation cases.
- Performance evaluation of the County Librarian
- Performance evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer
- Legal conference regarding Cubbison v. County of Mendocino, et al. (Case No. 23CV01231)
- Legal conference regarding Vichy Springs Resort v. City of Ukiah et al. (Case No. SCUK-CVPT-2018-70200)
- Legal conference regarding Willits Environmental Center vs. Mendocino County, et al. (Case No. 25CV01953)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider several budget and policy items, including a third‑quarter fiscal‑year budget update and a resolution to adopt the FY 2024‑25 budget amendments. It will also vote on a $39,930,000 Cycle 2 Transportation Climate Adaptation Program grant to fund right‑of‑way and construction for the Redemeyer Road Extension. Additional items include a lodging business improvement district assessment, speed‑limit changes on county roads, and a fire‑hazard severity zone ordinance.
- Adopt resolution authorizing acceptance of a $39,930,000 transportation grant with a 10% local match for the Redemeyer Road Extension (Resolution 25‑081)
- Adopt resolution amending the FY 2024‑25 adopted budget based on the third‑quarter budget report (Resolution 25‑079)
- Adopt resolution declaring intent to levy an annual assessment on lodging businesses in the County BID and set a public hearing for May 20, 2025 (Resolution 25‑080)
- Adopt resolution establishing speed limits between 25 mph and 40 mph on Little River Airport & Albion Ridge Roads (Resolution 25‑082)
- Introduce and waive first reading of an ordinance designating fire‑hazard severity zones
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Assessment Appeals Board
The Assessment Appeals Board will meet to hear appeals from taxpayers regarding property assessments. The agenda provided contains only procedural information and does not list specific cases or properties.
Board of Supervisors
The Board will discuss the preliminary FY 2025-26 budget and provide direction on priorities. A public hearing will consider amending the Master Fee Schedule with a possible two-year phase-in for fee increases over 50%. Other items include an update on the Ukiah Library needs assessment and feasibility study, direction on the Willits Library roof and solar project, and approval of juvenile justice plans and a $8,636,026 Community Corrections Partnership budget.
- Discussion and direction on preliminary FY 2025-26 budget presentation
- Public hearing on resolution amending Exhibit X – Master Fee Schedule effective June 21, 2025, with two-year phase-in for increases over 50%
- Update on 2021 Ukiah Library Needs Assessment and direction to proceed with feasibility study for expansion options
- Direction to proceed with Willits Library roof replacement in phases, with solar and battery options to return later
- Approval of Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) budget of $8,636,026 for FY 2025-26
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
This meeting was cancelled; the agenda contains only procedural notices and no substantive items for discussion or decision.
- The regular closed session scheduled for April 9, 2025, has been cancelled
Board of Supervisors
The Board will discuss and possibly direct staff on cannabis cultivation limits, with two options: cap mature canopy at 10,000 sq ft or affirm existing 20,000 sq ft. Other major items include setting priorities for the FY 2025-26 budget, directing an additional road surfacing effort, reaffirming the Prop 172 fire funding formula, and hearing an update on the Fort Bragg library expansion.
- Cannabis cultivation limits: options to limit to 10,000 sq ft or keep 20,000 sq ft
- FY 2025-26 budget priorities discussion
- Direction to develop options for additional road surfacing on county-maintained roads
- Reaffirm Prop 172 funding formula for local fire agencies (5.46% plus $87,521)
- Update on Fort Bragg Branch Library expansion and MOU with Friends of the Fort Bragg Library
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
General Government Committee
The General Government Committee will discuss and possibly recommend changes to current cannabis cultivation limits to the Board of Supervisors. The committee will also receive a presentation from EKI Environment and Water on the Mendocino County Drought Resilience Plan and provide staff recommendations. Approval of the February 26, 2025, regular meeting minutes is also on the agenda.
- Presentation and discussion on the Mendocino County Drought Resilience Plan Development and Drought Task Force Participation Project
- Discussion and possible recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on changing cannabis cultivation limits
- Approval of minutes from the February 26, 2025 regular meeting
Board of Supervisors
The Board will vote on a consent calendar that includes a first amendment to a DHCS agreement totaling $115.8 million for Drug Medi-Cal services, renewal of local emergencies for tree mortality and climate change, a $67,260 contract for Orr Springs fuels reduction, and a $250,000 annual detention services agreement with Lake County. The regular calendar features a discussion on supporting Assembly Bill 263 and informational reports from county departments.
- Approve $84,441,000 amendment to DHCS agreement for Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (new total $115,833,000)
- Approve $250,000 per fiscal year detention services agreement with Lake County Probation Department for Mendocino County Juvenile Hall
- Approve $67,260 agreement with Environmental Resource Solutions for Phase 1 of Orr Springs Fuels Reduction Project
- Adopt resolution renewing local emergency declaration related to tree mortality (Resolution 25-049)
- Adopt resolution renewing local emergency declaration related to climate change (Resolution 25-050)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on March 12, 2025, which includes a closed session to discuss ongoing litigation. The only substantive item is a conference with legal counsel regarding the case Cubbison v. County of Mendocino. No other business is scheduled.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel for existing litigation: Cubbison v. County of Mendocino, Case No. 23CV01231
Board of Supervisors
The Board will discuss and provide direction on the preliminary Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget, including maintenance priorities. A public hearing is scheduled to consider a $407,385.76 Community Development Block Grant for economic development. Consent items include approval of appointments, an ordinance amending CEO duties, and several HR resolutions.
- Discussion and direction on FY 2025-26 preliminary budget (Item 4b)
- Public hearing on $407,385.76 CDBG grant for Economic Development Technical Assistance & Micro-Enterprise Assistance Program (Item 4d)
- Adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 2.28 of the County Code regarding CEO duties (Item 3e)
- Approval of appointments to Cemetery Districts, Planning Commission, and Historical Review Board (Item 3c)
- Approval of $215,000 amendment to Psynergy Programs for residential care (Item 3g)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
General Government Committee
The General Government Committee will hear a presentation from EKI Environment and Water, Inc. on the Mendocino County Drought Resilience Plan and Drought Task Force Participation Project, and may provide recommendations. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the November 13, 2024 regular meeting.
- Drought resilience plan development and task force participation discussion with possible action
- Presentation from EKI Environment and Water, Inc. on countywide drought resilience
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a mid-year budget report for fiscal year 2024-25 and consider adopting a new County Code of Conduct and Ethics. The meeting includes a public hearing on vacating a road and discussions on regulating commercial water extraction from private wells.
- Adoption of Resolution amending the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget
- Public hearing on vacating Rockport Street (County Road 429A) off Highway 1
- Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2.28 of the County Code regarding CEO duties
- Contract amendment with LACO Associates for $50,000 (new total $100,000) for grant writing
- Contract amendment with Granicus, Inc. for $62,890.36 (new total $250,455.16)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Board of Supervisors
This is a special closed session meeting. The Board will confer with legal counsel on two existing lawsuits (Preciado v. County, Cubbison v. County) and discuss appointment of an Air Pollution Control Officer. No other action items are on the agenda.
- Conference with legal counsel on Preciado v. County of Mendocino (Case No. 23CV00680)
- Conference with legal counsel on Cubbison v. County of Mendocino (Case No. 23CV01231)
- Public employee appointment - Air Pollution Control Officer
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors regular closed session meeting scheduled for February 12, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural information about public comment options with no substantive discussion items.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider establishing a new use type for low-intensity camping in inland areas. Other agenda items include discussions on cannabis cultivation limits and revisions to public expression rules.
- Proposed new use type for Transient Habitation: Low Intensity Camping for the inland area (OA_2024-0002)
- Referral of cannabis cultivation limits to the General Government Committee
- Appropriation of $45,000 to increase Juvenile Hall Quad Basketball Court Replacement Project budget to $180,000
- Renewal of local emergency declarations for tree mortality and climate change
- Approval of 25 appointments to various county boards and commissions
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
General Government Committee
This meeting of the Mendocino County General Government Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors holds a special workshop to discuss the FY24-25 mid-year budget, fiscal reporting from the annual comprehensive financial report, transportation infrastructure, and priorities from Planning, Environmental Health, Human Resources, and County Counsel. No formal action will be taken; only direction to staff. Action items will be added to a future agenda.
- Budget development and mid-year budget report for FY24-25
- Fiscal reporting including 2024 ACFR and Single Audit Report
- Transportation infrastructure presentation by Director Howard Dashiell
- Planning and Building Services priorities presentation
- Environmental Health, Human Resources, and County Counsel priorities
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting in special closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with legal counsel regarding a cease and desist letter from Willits Environmental Center v. County of Mendocino. The agenda includes only procedural items and this one closed session matter; no open-session decisions are scheduled.
- Conference with legal counsel under Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2) regarding one potential case: Willits Environmental Center v. County of Mendocino, based on a 2025-01-02 cease and desist letter
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is conducting a special workshop to discuss strategic planning, public safety, and homelessness. No formal action will be taken during this meeting; any resulting action items will be added to a future agenda.
- Discussion of a proposed Code of Conduct and Ethics
- Review of the Strategic Plan and 2022-27 tracker
- State of the District reports and shared county priorities
- Public safety presentation by the Sheriff, Probation Officer, Public Defender, and District Attorney
- Updates on Community Outreach Response and Engagement (CORE) and the Point-In-Time Count Report
Board of Supervisors
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has cancelled its regular closed session meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025. The meeting was to be held in Ukiah and Fort Bragg, with options for public engagement including in-person, Zoom, and voicemail.
- Cancelled Regular Closed Session
- Public engagement options available (Zoom, in-person, voicemail)
- Meeting locations: Ukiah and Fort Bragg
Board of Supervisors
The Board will elect its Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025 and adopt rules of procedure and a master meeting calendar. The body will also consider appointments to standing committees and special assignments.
- Public hearing on establishing shorter Williamson Act Contracts for 2025
- Reallocation of $346,034 in PG&E Disaster Settlement Funds for EMS supplies and dispatch interface
- Acceptance of $1,001,395 for the Native Crisis Line project with Pinoleville Pomo Nation
- Renewal of local emergency declarations for tree mortality and climate change
- Appointment of Elora Babbini to the Mendocino County Planning Commission