YOLO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
MAY 7, 2024
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
MAY 7, 2024
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CHAIR, LUCAS FRERICHS, DISTRICT 2
VICE-CHAIR, MARY VIXIE SANDY, DISTRICT 3
JIM PROVENZA, DISTRICT 4
ANGEL BARAJAS, DISTRICT 5
OSCAR VILLEGAS, DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
625 COURT STREET, ROOM 206
WOODLAND, CA 95695
CHAIR, LUCAS FRERICHS, DISTRICT 2
VICE-CHAIR, MARY VIXIE SANDY, DISTRICT 3
JIM PROVENZA, DISTRICT 4
ANGEL BARAJAS, DISTRICT 5
OSCAR VILLEGAS, DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
625 COURT STREET, ROOM 206
WOODLAND, CA 95695
| GERARDO PINEDO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR |
PHILIP J. POGLEDICH COUNTY COUNSEL |
Roll Call:
Frerichs
Vixie Sandy
Provenza
Barajas
Villegas
Gerardo Pinedo, County Administrator
Philip J. Pogledich, County Counsel
Frerichs
Vixie Sandy
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. 24-42: Approved agenda as submitted. MOVED BY: Villegas / SECONDED BY: Barajas AYES: Vixie Sandy, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs. 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.
Written comments from Shauna Barrett and Sandra Roy were placed into the record. |
| CONSENT AGENDA |
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Minute Order No. 24-43: Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-28 except for Agenda Item No. 17, which was moved to the Regular Agenda. MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Vixie Sandy AYES: Vixie Sandy, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Community Services
County Service Areas
6.
Approve agreement with Specialized Utility Services Program, Inc. for operation and maintenance of the Wild Wings Community Water Supply & Distribution and Wastewater Recycling Facilities from June 7, 2024 to June 30, 2027, with the option to extend for two additional years, in the amount not to exceed $2,363,412.87. (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/Cormier)
Approved Agreement No. 24-124 on Consent. |
Natural Resources
7.
Approve three agreements with Trustees of The HLD Trust, totaling $116,550.68, for acquisition of permanent drainage easements and temporary construction easements for the Knights Landing Drainage Infrastructure Improvements Project; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreements and take the administrative actions necessary to complete acquisition of the easements. (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/Sabatini)
Approved Agreement Nos. 24-125 thru 24-127 on Consent. |
General Government
Clerk of the Board
8.
Approve the minutes of the April 23, 2024 Board of Supervisors meeting and Special Meeting of April 23, 2024.
Approved the minutes of the April 23, 2024 Board of Supervisors meeting and Special Meeting of April 23, 2024 on Consent. |
9.
Ratify the following:
- Resolution No. 24-55 declaring May 2024 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Yolo County.
- Resolution No. 24-56 proclaiming May 1-7, 2024, as Wildfire Preparedness Week in Yolo County.
. - Resolution No. 24-57 declaring May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week.
- Resolution No. 24-58 declaring May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Yolo County.
- Resolution No. 24-59 proclaiming May 6-12, 2024 as National Nurses Week in Yolo County.
- Resolution No. 24-60 proclaiming May 2024 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Yolo County.
Ratified Resolution Nos. 24-55 thru 24-60 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.
Adopt a revised resolution approving the preparation of a grant application for the California Department of Water Resources Flood Emergency Response Projects Delta Grant Program Round 3. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Weivoda)
Approved Resolution No. 24-61 on Consent. |
14.
Approve a renewal of the Multi-County Partnership agreement with the University of California Cooperative Extension from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, with a first-year amount of $345,000. (General fund impact $345,000) (Pinedo/Bryan)
Approved Agreement No. 24-128 on Consent. |
County Counsel
15.
Receive, approve and file the Conflict of Interest Code submitted by Valley Clean Energy Alliance (“VCE”). (No general fund impact) (Pogledich/Welton)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Financial Services
16.
Receive and file the Yolo County Treasurer's Report on Investments for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. (No general fund impact) (Haynes/Xiong)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
17.
Approve agreement with Lance, Soll, & Lunghard, LLP Certified Public Accountants for independent countywide auditing services for fiscal years 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26, with the option to extend the agreement for two additional fiscal years. (General fund impact $143,580) (Haynes)
Minute Order No. 24-44: Approved recommended action by Agreement No. 24-129 with broad general guidance to the County Administrator's office to work with the Department of Finance, as well as the Internal Auditor, to interpret the Board's discussion and incorporate into a set of recommendations to be considered at a future meeting. MOVED BY: Villegas / SECONDED BY: Vixie Sandy AYES: Vixie Sandy, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
General Services
18.
Grant preliminary approval of Engineer's Report, adopt resolution declaring intent to continue assessments for 2024-25, and order a public hearing for June 25, 2024 to consider the continuance of levying assessments for the Esparto Park Maintenance and Operations Assessment District for 2024-25 as required by State law. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved Resolution No. 24-62 on Consent. |
19.
Receive and approve the Art Plan to establish public art at the new Walnut Park Branch Library and direct YoloArts to release a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Human Resources
20.
Adopt Authorized Position and Salary Resolution to implement changes in the Health and Human Services Agency; and adopt resolution providing for At-Will appointments to County positions. (No general fund impact) (Bryan)
Approved Resolution Nos. 24-63 and 24-64 on Consent. |
Health & Human Services
Child, Youth & Family
21.
Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 23-295 with Yolo County Children’s Alliance to add funding in the amount of $327,462, by adding $80,000 for 2023-24 and $247,462 for 2024-25, for a new contract maximum of $887,962, for the period of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and to add a new scope of services and performance measures for parenting services, for the provision of building and strengthening protective factors. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 24-130 on Consent. |
22.
Approve second amendment to Agreement No. 23-163 with Victor Community Support Services to extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2025, add funding in the amount of $500,000 for a new contract maximum of $1,000,000; and add one optional extension for 2025-26 for the provision of K-12 School Partnership services to the Woodland Joint Unified School District in compliance with the new California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM). (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 24-131 on Consent. |
23.
Approve second amendment to Agreement No. 23-162 with Victor Community Support Services to extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2025, add funding in the amount of $999,061 for a new contract maximum of $1,998,122; and add one optional extension for 2025-26 for the provision of K-12 School Partnership services to the West Sacramento Catchment Area (Washington Joint Unified School District) in compliance with the new California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM). (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 24-132 on Consent. |
24.
Approve second amendment to Agreement No. 23-159 with Stanford Youth Solutions to extend the term through July 31, 2024; add funding in the amount of $83,420.75 for 2024-25 for a new contract maximum of $1,084,469.75, for the period of July 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024 and add 2 monthly optional extensions for the provision of Community Based Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Services in compliance with the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 24-133 on Consent. |
25.
Approve second amendment to Agreement No. 23-160 with Victor Community Support Services to extend the term through July 31, 2024; add funding in the amount of $57,125 for 2024-25 for a new contract maximum of $742,625, for the period of July 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024 and add 2 monthly optional extensions for the provision of Community Based Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Services in compliance with the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 24-134 on Consent. |
26.
Approve third amendment to Agreement No. 23-166 with Progress Ranch Treatment Services for Children to extend the term through June 30, 2025; add funding in the amount of $50,000, for a new contract maximum of $425,000, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, and add an option year for the provision of Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) services in compliance with the new California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 24-135 on Consent. |
27.
Approve second amendment to Agreement No. 5151 with Brighter Horizon Group Homes, Inc. to extend the term through June 30, 2025; and add funding in the amount of $100,000, for a new contract maximum of $400,000, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025; and add two (2) one (1) year optional extensions for the provision of Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) services in compliance with the new California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 24-136 on Consent. |
Law & Justice Services
Sheriff-Coroner/Public Administrator
28.
Approve contract with National Public Safety Group (NPSG) in the amount of $431,375 for the provision of consulting services related to the selection, procurement, and implementation of public safety software, hardware, and systems related to the Records Management and Jail Management System (RMS/JMS) Project. (No general fund impact) (Lopez/Davis)
Approved Agreement No. 24-137 on Consent. |
| INTRODUCTIONS & HONORARY RESOLUTIONS |
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Introductions & Honorary Resolutions
29.
Introductions.
30.
Acknowledge Honorary Resolutions.
- Resolution declaring May 2024 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Yolo County. (Supervisor Villegas)
- Resolution proclaiming May 1-7, 2024 as Wildfire Preparedness Week in Yolo County. (Supervisor Barajas)
- Resolution declaring May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week. (Supervisor Barajas)
- Resolution declaring May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Yolo County. (Supervisor Frerichs)
- Resolution proclaiming May 6-12, 2024 as National Nurses Week in Yolo County. (Supervisor Provenza)
- Resolution proclaiming May 2024 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Yolo County. (Supervisor Provenza)
Leah Hibel and Kali James addressed the Board of Supervisors on 30F. |
Resolutions were presented. |
| TIME SET AGENDA |
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9:00 a.m. Health & Human Services
31.
Receive update on the Partnership/Dignity Negotiations Impact to the Medi-Cal Population. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan) (Est. Time: 5 min)
Joanne Hatchett addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. Additionally, written comments from Scott Steward were placed into the record. |
Minute Order No. 24-45: Directed both Partnership and Common Spirit (Dignity Healthcare) to enter mediation. Directed staff to bring this forward as a formal recommendation in writing to both Partnership and Common Spirit and at the same time, work with the other affected counties' Board Members in sending an additional joint letter to both Partnership and Common Spirit (Dignity Healthcare locally). Directed staff to bring the same formal request verbally to the upcoming Partnership Health Plan Fiscal Committee Board Meeting. MOVED BY: Villegas / SECONDED BY: Provenza AYES: Vixie Sandy, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
| REGULAR AGENDA (NOTE: Items below may be heard at any time during the meeting) |
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General Government
County Administrator
32.
Adopt the 2024-2028 Yolo County Strategic Plan. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Perez) (Est. Time: 10 min)
Written comments from Scott Steward were placed into the record. |
Minute Order No. 24-46: Adopted the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan as well as the recommended changes in Attachment E, including the addition of the following language to Recommended Changes No. 1 under Aging Commission in Attachment E: "Provide staff support and work with the Yolo County Commission on Aging and Adult Services and other organizations to analyze the existing structure of services for older adults and adults with disabilities, recommending upgrades and additional resources from across the county." MOVED BY: Provenza / SECONDED BY: Barajas AYES: Vixie Sandy, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Law & Justice Services
Probation
33.
Authorize the Chief Probation Officer and the Office of the County Counsel to negotiate and enter into a contract with El Dorado County for Secure Youth Treatment Facility services. (No general fund impact) (Fruchtenicht) (Est. Time: 10 min)
Minute Order No. 24-47: Approved recommended action and directed staff to return to the Board for final approval of the contract. MOVED BY: Vixie Sandy / SECONDED BY: Villegas AYES: Vixie Sandy, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs. 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
34.
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)
- Budget Ad Hoc Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Frerichs & Vixie Sandy)
- Fire Sustainability Ad Hoc Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Provenza & Barajas)
Received Board reports. |
35.
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
36.
Action items and reports from the County Administrator. (Pinedo)
- Update on the 120 West Main Street, Woodland, Campus Project.
Received report from the County Administrator. |
Financial Services
37.
Receive an update on the 2024-25 Budget Development process including proposed strategies to balance the recommended budget. (No general fund impact) (Haynes/Liddicoet) (Est. Time: 15 min)
Received an update on the 2024-25 Budget Development process including proposed strategies to balance the recommended budget. |
| CLOSED SESSION |
Closed Session
38.
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, transfer to Marin Superior Court pending)
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, transfer to Marin Superior Court pending)
It was reported out from closed session that the Board of Supervisors by a 4-0 vote, with Supervisor Barajas absent, authorized the office of the County Counsel to file a protest in a pending proceeding before the State Water Resources Control Board regarding the Delta Conveyance Project. More details about the protest will be available after it is filed, by May 13, 2024. |
39.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Initiation of litigation: 2 case(s)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Initiation of litigation: 2 case(s)
40.
Conference with Labor Negotiator; Gerardo Pinedo, County Administrator; Mark Bryan, Acting Human Resources Director; Alexander Tengolics, Chief Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Bargaining Units: G, M and PR
Bargaining Units
G General
U Supervisors
M Management
A Attorneys
A2 Supervising Attorneys
O Correctional Officer
S Deputy Sheriff
P Sheriff Management
PR Probation
C Confidential
H Department Heads
H2 Assistant Department Heads
E Elected
X Miscellaneous
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Bargaining Units: G, M and PR
Bargaining Units
G General
U Supervisors
M Management
A Attorneys
A2 Supervising Attorneys
O Correctional Officer
S Deputy Sheriff
P Sheriff Management
PR Probation
C Confidential
H Department Heads
H2 Assistant Department Heads
E Elected
X Miscellaneous
41.
Public Report of action taken in Closed Session.
| ADJOURNMENT |
In memory of:
- Delaine Eastin (Supervisors Frerichs and Provenza)
- Adrian Martinez (Supervisor Barajas)
Next meeting scheduled for: May 21, 2024