YOLO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
JULY 25, 2023
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
JULY 25, 2023

COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CHAIR, OSCAR VILLEGAS, DISTRICT 1
VICE-CHAIR, LUCAS FRERICHS, DISTRICT 2
GARY SANDY, DISTRICT 3
JIM PROVENZA, DISTRICT 4
ANGEL BARAJAS, DISTRICT 5
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
625 COURT STREET, ROOM 206
WOODLAND, CA 95695
CHAIR, OSCAR VILLEGAS, DISTRICT 1
VICE-CHAIR, LUCAS FRERICHS, DISTRICT 2
GARY SANDY, DISTRICT 3
JIM PROVENZA, DISTRICT 4
ANGEL BARAJAS, DISTRICT 5
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
625 COURT STREET, ROOM 206
WOODLAND, CA 95695
| GERARDO PINEDO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR |
PHILIP J. POGLEDICH COUNTY COUNSEL |
Roll Call:
Frerichs
Sandy - absent
Provenza
Barajas
Villegas
Gerardo Pinedo, County Administrator
Philip J. Pogledich, County Counsel
Frerichs
Sandy - absent
Provenza
Barajas
Villegas
Gerardo Pinedo, County Administrator
Philip J. Pogledich, County Counsel
| 9:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER |
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Open Meeting
1.
Call to Order.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Roll Call.
4.
Consider Approval of Agenda.
Minute Order No. 23-63: Approved agenda as submitted. MOVED BY: Provenza / SECONDED BY: Barajas AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Sandy. |
5.
Public Comment: To be afforded a brief period of time to speak before the Board of Supervisors, please refer to further instructions at the end of the agenda on how to electronically participate and submit your public comments. Note: per the Ralph M. Brown Act, Board members may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed during the public comment period on items that are not on the agenda, but may not take action on such items. You may also share your thoughts with the Board of Supervisors by submitting a written statement via email to clerkoftheboard@yolocounty.org.
Dave Dekreek, Ben King, Moira Fitzgerald, Ms. Gavin, Bill Driver and Tom Muller addressed the Board of Supervisors during public comment. Additionally, comments from Ben King and Rick Fenaroli were placed into the record. |
| CONSENT AGENDA |
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Minute Order No. 23-64: Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 7-45, with Agenda Item No. 6 pulled to Regular. Additionally, it was announced that the agreement with the Department of Transportation as part of Agenda Item No. 15 included adoption of a budget resolution, which was attached but inadvertently omitted from the recommended action. MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Frerichs AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Sandy. |
Community Services
County Service Areas
6.
Adopt resolution approving a three-year loan of $251,856 from the Wild Wings County Service Area Water and Sewer funds to the Wild Wings County Service Area Golf Fund to address a disruption in revenues and unanticipated expenses in the Golf Fund due to a change in management services. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Lindbo/Villa)
Minute Order No. 23-65: Approved recommended action by Resolution No. 23-111. MOVED BY: Frerichs / SECONDED BY: Provenza AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Sandy. |
Natural Resources
7.
Approve agreement with Mohammadreza Ghaffarzadeh and Sholeh Varzegar, Trustees of the Mohammadreza and Sholeh Ghaffarzadeh Living Trust dated November 1, 2017, in the amount of $65,000 for acquisition of permanent easements on a portion of APN 027-180-019 for the Huff's Corner Channel Realignment and Levee Repair Project; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement and take the administrative actions necessary to complete acquisition of the easements. (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/Sabatini)
Approved Agreement No. 23-187 on Consent. |
General Government
Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections
8.
Authorize the Registrar of Voters to open a new bank account to support the operations of the Youth Empowerment Summit and adopt resolution approving an account with the Yolo Community Foundation for the Election Office Youth Empowerment Summit (YES!) Program. (No general fund impact) (Salinas)
Approved Resolution No. 23-112 on Consent. |
Clerk of the Board
9.
Approve the minutes of the July 11, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting.
Approved the minutes of the July 11, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting on Consent. |
10.
Accept resignations, consider appointments and reappointments.
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
11.
Correspondence.
Approved Correspondence on Consent. |
12.
Conferences, meetings and events the Board of Supervisors attended.
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
County Administrator
13.
Approve the reallocation of Early Action Funding; approve staff recommendation of empowering Yolo County Fire Safe Council to prioritize projects, and authorize the County Administrator to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Yolo County Resource Conservation District to manage said projects and return to the Board of Supervisors to provide a staff update by the end of the fiscal year. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Weivoda)
Approved Agreement No. 23-188 on Consent. |
14.
Approve agreement with Valley Clean Energy Alliance using American Rescue Plan funds in the amount of $100,000 for the period of July 1, 2023, through December 30, 2024, to create a comprehensive outreach program to encourage low-income households in the unincorporated area to access $1 billion in State electrification rebates, as well as other related electrification retrofit rebates, in order to reduce electricity consumption as well as electricity bills. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Rowe)
Approved Agreement No. 23-189 on Consent. |
County Counsel
15.
Approve agreement with the California Department of Transportation regarding a state funding appropriation for the Capay Valley Health & Community Center and adopt budget resolution amending the 2023-2024 budget to Include a State Budget Act of 2022 Appropriation of $6,500,000. (No general fund impact) (Pogledich)
Approved Agreement No. 23-190 and Budget Resolution No. 23-99.02 on Consent. |
16.
Approve amendment to the Lease Agreement with West Plainfield Fire Protection District to authorize subleasing. (No general fund impact) (Pogledich)
Approved Agreement No. 23-191 on Consent. |
Financial Services
17.
Approve deletion of requested property from the County's property records for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. (No general fund impact) (Haynes/Alves)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
18.
Approve an updated Internal Audit Charter and receive Internal Audit's External Quality Assessment (Peer Review) report. (No general fund impact) (Haynes/Eldredge)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
19.
Approve Financial Oversight Committee Charter. (No general fund impact) (Haynes/Eldredge)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
20.
Receive and file the Yolo County Treasurer's Report on Investments for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. (No general fund impact) (Haynes/Xiong)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
General Services
21.
Authorize the Director of General Services to enter into a contract with Stronger Building Services in an amount not to exceed $435,000 for the 100 W. Court Street, Woodland, roofing replacement project and authorize the Director of General Services to amend the construction contract with Stronger Building Services up to an additional $43,500 should amendments be required by the scope of the project. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved Agreement No. 23-192 on Consent. |
22.
Authorize the Director of General Service to enter into a contract with Best Contracting Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,021,750 for the 500 B Jefferson Boulevard, West Sacramento Roof Project; and authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders or amend the construction contract with Best Contracting Services, Inc. consistent with the applicable change order limits of the Public Contract Code, but not to exceed a cumulative total of $102,175. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini/Martinez)
Approved Agreement No. 23-193 on Consent. |
23.
Authorize the Director of General Service to enter into a contract with Best Contracting Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $313,919 for the Central Library Roof Overlay Project and authorize the Director of General Services to amend the construction contract with Best Contracting Services, Inc. up to an additional $31,391.90 should amendments be required by the scope of the project. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved Agreement No. 23-194 on Consent. |
24.
Approve third amendment to the County's Janitorial Services Contract with Lincoln Training Center in the amount of $1,260,694 for services through June 30, 2024. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved Agreement No. 23-195 on Consent. |
25.
Adopt 2023-24 budget resolution increasing appropriations and estimated revenues for the Leinberger Capital Project Fund by $190,000 to procure remaining Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E). (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved Budget Resolution No. 23-99.03 on Consent. |
26.
Adopt plans and specifications for the construction of the Knights Landing Community Park. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Human Resources
27.
Adopt Authorized Position and Salary Resolution to implement changes in Agriculture and Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections; and adopt Authorized Position and Salary Resolution to implement 2023-24 Recommended Budget changes. (No general fund impact) (Lara)
Approved Resolution Nos. 23-113 and 23-114 on Consent. |
28.
Approve four-year agreement through June 30, 2027 with the Yolo County Supervisors and Professional Employees Association. (General fund impact, $3,929,000) (Lara/Tengolics)
Approved Agreement No. 23-196 on Consent. |
Library
29.
Receive Davis Branch Library Community Facilities District No. 1989-1 Parcel Tax Report for 2023-24 and adopt resolution approving the report. (No general fund impact) (Lopez)
Approved Resolution No. 23-115 on Consent. |
Health & Human Services
Administration
30.
Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 21-10279 with the California Department of Health Care Services to add funding in the amount of $36,670, for a new contract maximum of $3,101,630, for the period of January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 for the transfer of public funds to provide support for the nonfederal share of risk-based payments to managed care health plans for Medi-Cal health care services. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-197 on Consent. |
Adult & Aging
31.
Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 22-135 with Willow Glen Care Center to add funding in the amount of $50,000 for 2022-23 for a new contract maximum of $4,250,000 for period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025; update rates for 2023-24; and update and clarify language in the agreement for the provision of mental health services for clients who are Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI), including board and care, psychiatric and mental health rehabilitation center (MHRC) residential facilities. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-198 on Consent. |
32.
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the first amendment to Agreement No. 22-105 with Psynergy Programs to add funding in the amount of $275,000 for fiscal year 2022-23, for a new contract maximum of $1,775,000, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025; to update rates and to update and clarify contract language, for the provision of providing acute and/or sub-acute psychiatric inpatient services or specialty mental health services. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-199 on Consent. |
33.
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a renewal agreement with Psynergy Programs, Inc. for the provision of providing acute and/or sub-acute psychiatric inpatient services or specialty mental health services to eligible Yolo County Beneficiaries in compliance with the new California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative in an amount not-to-exceed $500,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-200 on Consent. |
34.
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the third amendment to Agreement No. 23-48/PO 4385 with LocumTenens.com to add funding in the amount of $210,000 for 2022-23, for a new contract maximum of $1,220,000, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025, for the provision of adult psychiatric staffing services. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-201 on Consent. |
Child, Youth & Family
35.
Approve fifth amendment to Agreement No. 22-110 with UC Davis CAARE Center to increase funding in the amount of $25,000 for 2023-24 for a new contract maximum of $60,000 for the period of January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024; and increase option year funding for 2024-25 and 2025-26 for the provision of bonding and risk assessment and psychological evaluation services. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-202 on Consent. |
36.
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the seventh amendment to Agreement No. 19-16 with CommuniCare Health Centers to extend the term of the agreement through September 30, 2023 and add funding in an amount not to exceed $18,750 for a new contract maximum of $321,791 for the period of July 1, 2018 through September 30, 2023, for the provision of secure supervised toxicology specimen collection services for County referred Child Welfare Services clients. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-203 on Consent. |
37.
Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 22-109 with The Regents of the University of California to increase funding in the amount of $5,000 for 2023-24 for a new contract maximum of $35,000 for the period of February 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024; and increase option year funding for 2024-25 and 2025-26 for the provision of consultation and expert witness testimony services. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-204 on Consent. |
38.
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the second amendment to Agreement No. PO 4292 with Progress Ranch Treatment Center to add funding in the amount of $24,000 for fiscal year 2022-23, for a new contract maximum of $254,000, for the period of effective date through June 30, 2023, for the provision of providing short term residential therapeutic program services. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-205 on Consent. |
Service Centers
39.
Approve agreement with the State of California Employment Development Department to accept a funding allocation under Subgrant No. AA411045 in the amount of $747,320 for the period of April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 for the provision of youth services related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act program; and adopt a resolution authorizing the Chair to execute State Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Subgrant No. AA411045. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-206 and Resolution No. 23-116 on Consent. |
40.
Approve third amendment to Agreement No. 19-264 with A-1 Protective Services to add funding in the amount of $75,000 for 2022-23 and $75,000 for 2023-24, for a new contract maximum of $1,734,000 for the period of January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024, for the provision of security guard services. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-207 on Consent. |
Law & Justice Services
District Attorney
41.
Adopt resolution granting the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $200,000 in grant funds from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to fund the Child Advocacy Center Program. (No general fund impact) (Reisig)
Approved Resolution No. 23-117 on Consent. |
42.
Adopt resolution granting the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $170,400 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to fund the DA's County Victim Services Program. (No general fund impact) (Reisig)
Approved Resolution No. 23-118 on Consent. |
43.
Adopt resolution granting the Yolo County District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $202,545 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to fund the DA's Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program. (No general fund impact) (Reisig)
Approved Resolution No. 23-119 on Consent. |
44.
Adopt resolution granting the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $217,444 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the DA's Elder Abuse Grant Program. (No general fund impact) (Reisig)
Approved Resolution No. 23-120 on Consent. |
Sheriff-Coroner/Public Administrator
45.
Approve amendment to the revenue contract with Inmate Calling Solutions for the provision of Inmate Communication Services to individuals incarcerated at the Yolo County Detention Center. (No general fund impact) (Lopez/Davis)
Approved Agreement No. 23-208 on Consent. |
| INTRODUCTIONS |
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Introductions
46.
Introductions.
- Kathleen Moreno, District 4 Intern. (Supervisor Provenza)
- Susan Khang, District 5 Intern. (Supervisor Barajas)
The following introductions were made:
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| TIME SET AGENDA |
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9:00 a.m. Human Resources
47.
Approve the addition of Cesar Chavez Day (Sunday, March 31, 2024, to be observed, Monday, April 1, 2024) and Juneteenth (Wednesday, June 19, 2024) as paid County holidays. (Potential general fund impact: $253,000) (Lara/Zendejas) (Est. Time: 10 min)
Vicky Fernandez and Jesse Ortiz addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. Additionally, written comments from Rogelio Villagrana and Noel Rodriguez were placed into the record. |
Minute Order No. 23-66: Approved recommended action. MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Frerichs AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Sandy. |
9:00 a.m. County Administrator
48.
Receive update on Animal Services transition and provide Board direction; adopt budget resolution increasing appropriations in the Sheriff’s Animal Services budget for FY2023-2024 in the amount of $15,800. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Tengolics) (Est. Time: 10 min)
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Lea Rosenberg, Amanda Hartman, Amy Hanna, Lori Shaw, Karen Richardson, Lisa Gaynes, Kristin Greene, Ann Kokalis, Nancy Lea, John Ramming, Eilleen Samitz, Kelly Grosso, Robert Schabert, Myriam Frausto, Rob Himes and Patricia Hilliard addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. Additionally, written comments from Julielani Chang, Scott and Casey Hersch, Janet Kunzang Roesler, Sandra Filby, Gail Murtha, Laura Baria, Ilsa vonLeden, Alicia and Jose Caballero, Cassie Hartzog, Yvonne Sumner, Miriam Schroeder, Mary Lee Miglino, Sally Ozonoff, Shirley Fenile, Stacy Oler, Evelyn Dale, Bradley Santi, Lori Carrigan, Julie Ho, Cat Maldonado, Neil Hubbard, Martha Ozonoff, Cindy Schneider and Molly Baker were placed into the record. |
Minute Order No. 23-67: Approved recommended action by Budget Resolution No. 23-99.04. MOVED BY: Provenza / SECONDED BY: Barajas AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Sandy. |
9:00 a.m. Community Services
49.
Hold a public hearing and adopt resolution confirming the report of delinquent residential solid waste accounts. (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/Juhler) (Est. Time: 5 min)
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Minute Order No. 23-68: Held a public hearing and approved recommend action by Resolution No. 23-121 with the following amendments to Attachment B: removal of parcel numbers: 025-440-075-000 (Line Item No. 14); 056-285-009-000 (Line Item No. 76); 027-082-015-000 (Line Item No. 101) and 027-170-007-000 (Line item No. 102). MOVED BY: Provenza / SECONDED BY: Barajas AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Sandy. |
| REGULAR AGENDA - INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (NOTE: Items below may be heard at any time during the meeting) |
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County Affiliated Agencies
Grand Jury
50.
Receive a presentation by the Foreperson and Foreperson Pro Tem of the 2022-23 Grand Jury on matters of administration, technology, and other issues relevant to the work of the Grand Jury during the past term. (No general fund impact) (Steven Oldham and Allen Lowry) (Est. Time: 10 min)
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Received presentation by the Foreperson and Foreperson Pro Tem of the 2022-23 Grand Jury on matters of administration, technology, and other issues relevant to the work of the Grand Jury during the past term. |
General Government
Board of Supervisors
51.
Action items and reports from members of the Board of Supervisors, including announcements, questions to be referred to staff and reports on various 2x2s and meetings with other agencies. (Board of Supervisors)
- Committee on Capital Investments Subcommittee Update. (Supervisors Frerichs and Barajas)
Received Board reports. |
52.
Long Range Planning Calendar - recurring opportunity for Board members to discuss and as needed, direct staff regarding future Board agenda items. (Board of Supervisors)
County Administrator
53.
Action items and reports from the County Administrator. (Pinedo)
Received report from the County Administrator. |
54.
Receive update on the American Rescue Plan Broadband Strategic Plan category and Quarterly Report, consider initial approval of the Guinda Grange Hall broadband project, provide direction regarding proposed reallocations and community benefit allocation plan, and approve the American Rescue Plan expenditure close-out timeline. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Gerney/Bryan/Tengolics) (Est. Time: 15 min)
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Nancy Lea, Peter Faye, Wendy Casas, Jessica Hubbard, Steve Harris and Karen Baker addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. |
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Minute Order No. 23-69: Removed and unallocated funding for the last three projects from the staff recommended project list totaling $650,000 increasing the total unallocated balance to approximately $1,510,000. MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Provenza AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Sandy. |
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Minute Order No. 23-70: Approved increasing the amount allocated to each supervisorial district from $100,000 to $150,000, for a total of $750,000 reducing unallocated balance to $1,260,000; approved deeming funds allocated to supervisorial districts and the unallocated balance to be revenue recovery funds under ARP; and approved a minimum project threshold of $10,000 to mitigate administrative burden. Additionally, funding recommendations from each supervisorial district would be brought before the Board for approval. MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Provenza AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Sandy. |
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Minute Order No. 23-71: Approved additional allocation of $300,000 to the Climate Action Plan reducing the unallocated balance to $960,000. MOVED BY: Provenza / SECONDED BY: Frerichs AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Sandy. |
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Minute Order No. 23-72: Provided direction to staff regarding creation of an ad hoc subcommittee relating to needs of older adults and approved the following recommended actions:
AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Sandy. |
Health & Human Services
Service Centers
55.
Receive Health and Human Services Agency Agricultural Worker Update. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan) (Est. Time: 7 min)
Received Health and Human Services Agency Agricultural Worker Update. |
| CLOSED SESSION |
Closed Session
56.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: County of Yolo v. California Department of Water Resources, Yolo County Superior Court Case No. CV2023-1465
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: County of Yolo v. California Department of Water Resources, Yolo County Superior Court Case No. CV2023-1465
57.
Public Report of action taken in Closed Session.
| ADJOURNMENT |
Next meeting scheduled for: August 29, 2023