YOLO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
OCTOBER 10, 2023
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
OCTOBER 10, 2023
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CHAIR, OSCAR VILLEGAS, DISTRICT 1
VICE-CHAIR, LUCAS FRERICHS, DISTRICT 2
VACANT, 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
VACANT, 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
Provenza
Barajas
Villegas
Gerardo Pinedo, County Administrator
Philip J. Pogledich, County Counsel
Frerichs
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. 23-94: Approved agenda as submitted. MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Provenza AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
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.
Suzanne Johnson, Mark Warford, Larry Langford, Rick Fenaroli and Debbie Liles addressed the Board of Supervisors during public comment. Additionally, written comments from Julie Tankersley, Kathy Bailey, NJ Mvondo and Scott Steward were placed into the record. |
| CONSENT AGENDA |
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Minute Order No. 23-95: Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-38. MOVED BY: Frerichs / SECONDED BY: Barajas AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Community Services
Community Development
6.
An Ordinance of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors Adding Chapter 20 to Title 5 of the Yolo County Code to Address Amplified Sound Nuisances to regulate the nighttime use of sound-amplifying equipment has been removed from the agenda and will be considered at a future time. (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/Cormier)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
County Service Areas
7.
Accept as complete the Wood Duck Well Drilling Project (Yolo County Agreement No. 22-81) for the Wild Wings County Service Area, constructed by Roadrunner Drilling and Pump Company, and authorize the Director of Community Services to sign and record the Notice of Completion and pay the final estimate releasing retention. (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/Villa)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Natural Resources
8.
Adopt resolution designating the Chief Administrative Officer and/or Deputy Chief Administrative Officer as the authorized agents for the purpose of applying for and administering Federal and/or State financial assistance for disaster expenses, as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, for a three-year period. (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/Sabatini)
Approved Resolution No. 23-145 on Consent. |
Public Works
9.
Adopt resolution to remove the existing School Loading Zone on Omega Street and establish new parking restrictions in the area of Esparto Elementary School including a no parking zone on the north side of Plainfield Street immediately east of the school crosswalk and a no parking zone on Omega Street. (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/Riddiough)
Approved Resolution No. 23-146 on Consent. |
10.
Adopt resolution to summarily vacate a portion of the Wooster Avenue road right-of-way, located west of County Road 19A and north of the City of Woodland and determine the summary vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/Riddiough)
Approved Resolution No. 23-147 on Consent. |
General Government
Clerk of the Board
11.
Approve the minutes of the September 26, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting.
Approved the minutes of the September 26, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting on Consent. |
12.
Ratify the following:
- Resolution No. 23-144 proclaiming the month of October 2023 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and acknowledging the local efforts of Thriving Pink.
Ratified Resolution No. 23-144 on Consent. |
13.
Accept resignations, consider appointments and reappointments.
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
14.
Correspondence.
Approved Correspondence on Consent. |
15.
Conferences, meetings and events the Board of Supervisors attended.
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
County Administrator
16.
Approve one-year revenue agreement for animal control services with the City of West Sacramento from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 totaling $943,029. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Tengolics)
Approved Agreement No. 23-254 on Consent. |
17.
Authorize execution of an agreement with the Ujamaa Farmer's Collective providing state funds to support land acquisition for an educational farm and find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Tengolics)
Approved Agreement No. 23-255 on Consent. |
18.
Approve revised calendar of meetings of the Board of Supervisors for 2023. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
General Services
19.
Approve a Cooperative Services Agreement with the Esparto Community Services District for operation and management of the Tuli Mem Park and Aquatics Center and the Esparto Community Park through June 30, 2024, not to exceed $231,631 for Tuli Mem Park and Aquatic Center and $35,870 for the Esparto Community Park for a total agreement lifetime maximum up to $267,501. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved Agreement No. 23-256 on Consent. |
20.
Adopt resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a Facility Sublease for and ratifying all previous actions with respect to the Yolo Jail Project (Leinberger Project) and authorizing certain actions in connection therewith related to the Lease Revenue Bond financing through the State Public Works Board and the Board of State and Community Corrections. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved Resolution No. 23-148 on Consent. |
21.
Approve second amendment to Agreement No. 4151 with Patrol Solutions for security patrol services to extend the current contract term for one additional year through June 30, 2024 with the option to renew the agreement for up to three additional one-year terms through June 30, 2027, and approve the annual contract amount not to exceed $255,000 per fiscal year. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved Agreement No. 23-257 on Consent. |
Human Resources
22.
Adopt Authorized Position and Salary Resolution to implement changes in the County Department of Community Services, Department of Financial Services, District Attorney's Office, Health and Human Services Agency, Regional Child Support Agency, and the Sheriff's Office; adopt Authorized Position and Salary Resolution to implement changes to positions approved at the Adopted Budget; approve accelerated merit step increases for three Environmental Health Program Coordinators in the Department of Community Services; and adopt resolution providing for At-Will appointments to County positions. (No general fund impact) (Lara)
Approved Resolution Nos. 23-149 thru 23-151 on Consent. |
23.
Approve four-year agreement through June 30, 2027 with the Yolo County Supervising Attorneys Association. (General fund impact: $291,000) (Lara/Tengolics)
Approved Agreement No. 23-258 on Consent. |
Health & Human Services
Adult & Aging
24.
Approve and authorize the Yolo County Procurement Manager, or designee, to sign State Agreement No. 23-30126 with California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in the amount of $36,675,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027 for the provision of Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) services. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-259 on Consent. |
25.
Approve fourth amendment to Agreement No. 21-173 with Empower Yolo to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2024 and add funding in the amount of $50,000 for a new contract maximum of $330,992, for the period of December 22, 2020 through June 30, 2024, for the provision of ESG-CV Round 2 Rapid Rehousing services. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-260 on Consent. |
26.
Approve agreement with TLCS, Inc. dba Hope Cooperative in the amount of $160,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 for the provision of Bridge Program Rapid Rehousing services. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-261 on Consent. |
27.
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign an agreement with Yolo County Children’s Alliance in the amount of $1,350,000 for the period of Effective Date through March 1, 2026 for the provision of Proposition 47 services. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-262 on Consent. |
28.
Approve agreement with Yolo Wayfarer dba Fourth and Hope in the amount of $300,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 through February 28, 2026 for the provision of providing interim emergency shelter services and day services for chronically homeless, transitional age youth (TAY), and veterans. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-263 on Consent. |
29.
Approve and authorize the Yolo County Procurement Manager to execute the fourth amendment to Agreement No. 22-172 with California Forensic Medical Group to extend the term of the agreement through October 31, 2023; and increase funding in an amount not to exceed $256,648.19, for a new contract maximum of $1,306,350.74, for the period of March 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023, for the provision of Jail Based Competency Treatment. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-264 on Consent. |
Child, Youth & Family
30.
Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 23-160 with Victor Community Support Services to add funding in the amount of $75,000 for 2023-24 for a new contract maximum of $685,500, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for the provision of Community Based EPSDT Services in compliance with the new California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-265 on Consent. |
31.
Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 23-161 with Victor Community Support Services to add funding in the amount of $182,825 for 2023-24 for a new contract maximum of $743,500, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for the provision of children’s outpatient intensive mental health services in compliance with the new California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-266 on Consent. |
32.
Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 23-158 with Turning Point Community Programs to add funding in the amount of $156,300 for 2023-24 for a new contract maximum of $1,169,273, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for the provision of Community Based EPSDT Services in compliance with the new California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-267 on Consent. |
33.
Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 23-159 with Stanford Youth Solutions to add funding in the amount of $163,601 for 2023-24 for a new contract maximum of $1,001,049, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for the provision of Community Based EPSDT Services in compliance with the new California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-268 on Consent. |
34.
Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 23-150 with CommuniCare Health Centers to add funding in the amount of $342,000 for 2023-24 for a new contract maximum of $1,420,000, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for the provision of Community Based EPSDT Services in compliance with the new California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-269 on Consent. |
35.
Approve eighth amendment to Agreement No. 19-16 with CommuniCare Health Centers to extend the term of the agreement through November 30, 2023 and add funding in the amount of $40,253 for a new contract maximum of $362,044 for the period of July 1, 2018 through November 30, 2023, for the provision of providing secure supervised toxicology specimen collection for County referred Child Welfare Services clients. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-270 on Consent. |
Service Centers
36.
Approve third amendment to Agreement No. 18-142 with Northwoods Consulting Partners, Inc. to add funding in the amount of $5,940 for 2023-24 for a new contract maximum of $1,511,787 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2024; and to update and clarify language in the agreement, for the provision of lobby management and customer appointment scheduling systems. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 23-271 on Consent. |
Law & Justice Services
District Attorney
37.
Adopt resolution granting the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $2,012,849 awarded by the California Board of State and Community Corrections for the Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Grant and adopt budget resolution increasing the District Attorney's 2023/24 budget by $361,597. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Reisig)
Approved Resolution No. 23-152, Agreement No. 23-272 and Budget Resolution No. 23-143.01 on Consent. |
Sheriff-Coroner/Public Administrator
38.
Approve the Law Enforcement Equipment Grant between the Sheriff’s Office and the California State Department of Parks and Recreation, adopt budget resolution to adjust the FY 2023-24 Approved Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol budget appropriations by $31,546 and authorize Tom A. Lopez, Yolo County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator as signatory, and amend the 2023-24 Equipment List approving the use of grant funds to purchase a replacement inflatable watercraft, trailer, outboard motor and accessories for the Marine Patrol Section. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Lopez/Davis)
Approved Agreement No. 23-273 and Budget Resolution No. 23-143.02 on Consent. |
| INTRODUCTIONS & HONORARY RESOLUTIONS |
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Introductions & Honorary Resolutions
39.
Introductions.
40.
Acknowledge Honorary Resolutions.
- Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2023 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and acknowledging the local efforts of Thriving Pink. (Supervisor Provenza)
Resolution was presented. |
| TIME SET AGENDA |
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9:00 a.m. County Administrator
41.
Introduce and receive end of session legislative report from the County's contract lobbyist Nielsen Merksamer. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Tengolics) (Est. Time: 10 min)
Introduced and received end of session legislative report from the County's contract lobbyist Nielsen Merksamer. |
9:00 a.m. Community Services
42.
Continued public hearing to consider a recommendation by the Planning Commission to approve a Major Use Permit and associated Conditions of Approval for the Reduced Footprint Alternative and partial cancellation of Williamson Act Agreement No. 71-206 to construct and operate the Gibson Solar Farm Project, a large-scale solar energy system and battery energy storage facility; adopt resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report; and adopt Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program for the Gibson Solar Farm Project. (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/Gonzalez) (Est. Time: Staff 5 min/ Applicant 5 min)
Tom Stallard, Mitch Sears and Michael Levin addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. Additionally, written comments from Christine Shewmaker, NJ Mvondo and Mark Aulman were placed into the record. |
Minute Order No. 23-96: Held public hearing, approved the following staff recommendations, and added Condition No. 18 as part of the recommended action:
MOVED BY: Frerichs / SECONDED BY: Provenza AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. RECUSE: Barajas. |
43.
Hold public hearing and approve resolution adopting an updated Development Impact Fee nexus study and adopting revised Development Impact Fees for fire facilities on behalf of the Knights Landing Fire Protection District consistent with the nexus study. (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/Sabatini) (Est. Time: Under 5 min)
Minute Order No. 23-97: Held public hearing and approved recommended action by Resolution No. 23-154. MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Frerichs AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
| REGULAR AGENDA (NOTE: Items below may be heard at any time during the meeting) |
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County Affiliated Agencies
County Youth Commission
44.
Receive an update on the Yolo County Youth Commission and approve three Yolo County Youth Commissioner YEA! Grant Program Awards of $53,333 each to the Speed of Trust, Social Environmental Entrepreneurs, and Three Sisters Gardens Youth Leadership Development Program. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Bryan) (Est. Time: 10 min.)
Minute Order No. 23-98: Approved recommend action. MOVED BY: Provenza / SECONDED BY: Barajas AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
General Government
General Services
45.
Approve an update to the County's Policy on Procurement to reflect organizational changes in the Procurement Division, clarify the County's apprenticeship requirements on certain projects, and address electronic signatures to achieve efficiencies in the contracting process. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini/Murphy) (Est. Time: 10 min)
Richie Cruz, Dan Branton and John Belperio addressed the Board of Supervisors during this item. |
Minute Order No. 23-99: Approved recommend action and supported Option No. 1: Add Health Requirement to Joint Apprenticeship Committee Requirement. Additionally, staff was directed to explore Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), what types of projects the County is contemplating to include in a PLA requirement and come back to the Board no later than March 31, 2024 to allow for additional discussion. MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Frerichs AYES: Frerichs, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
| REGULAR AGENDA - INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (NOTE: Items below may be heard at any time during the meeting) |
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General Government
Board of Supervisors
46.
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)
- Rolling Hills Acres Flooding Ad Hoc Board Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Frerichs and Barajas)
- South Davis Library Ad Hoc Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Frerichs and Provenza)
Received Board reports. |
47.
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
48.
Action items and reports from the County Administrator. (Pinedo)
Received report from the County Administrator. |
| CLOSED SESSION |
Closed Session
49.
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
50.
Public Employment, Employee Appointment or Evaluation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Position title: Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Position title: Chief Financial Officer
51.
Public Employment, Employee Appointment or Evaluation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Position title: County Administrator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Position title: County Administrator
52.
Public Report of action taken in Closed Session.
| ADJOURNMENT |
In memory of:
- Maynard Skinner (Supervisors Frerichs and Provenza)
- Evelia Genera (Supervisor Barajas)
Next meeting scheduled for October 24, 2023