YOLO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
SEPTEMBER 24, 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. 24-85: Approved agenda as submitted, noting the resolution and presentation honoring Gerardo Pinedo for his contributions to Yolo County, Agenda Item Nos. 10A and 29A, were pulled from the agenda to a future meeting date. MOVED BY: Provenza / 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.gov.
Gerry Rominger and Beth Bourne addressed the Board of Supervisors during public comment. |
| CONSENT AGENDA |
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Minute Order No. 24-86: Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-27, except for Agenda Item No. 10A, resolution honoring Gerardo Pinedo for his contributions to Yolo County, which was pulled from the agenda to a future meeting. MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Provenza AYES: Vixie Sandy, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Community Services
Integrated Waste Management
6.
Approve a Change Acknowledgment amending the Energy Services Agreement (Yolo County Agreement No. 22-222) with FFP BTM Solar LLC (ForeFront) regarding the Landfill Borrow Site Solar Project to increase the power purchase rate and revise the project milestone dates due to unanticipated distribution upgrade requirements and other cost changes; authorize the Director of the Division of Integrated Waste Management or the Director's designee to sign and administer the Change Acknowledgment in substantially the form provided; and acknowledge the termination of the Energy Services Agreement for the Community Services Department site at 292 W. Beamer Street (Yolo County Agreement No. 22-225). (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/Juhler)
Approved Agreement No. 24-258 on Consent. |
Natural Resources
7.
Approve fourth amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Yolo Habitat Conservancy for the provision of administrative services. (General fund impact: estimated revenue of $215,000 in fiscal year 2024-25) (Linbdo/Sabatini)
Approved Agreement No. 24-259 on Consent. |
General Government
Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections
8.
Approve a five-year agreement with Pro Document Solutions for election specific printing, addressing, and mailing services from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029 in the amount of $4,500,000. (General fund impact: $4,500,000) (Salinas/Rader)
Approved Agreement No. 24-260 on Consent. |
Clerk of the Board
9.
Approve the minutes of the September 10, 2024 Board of Supervisors meeting.
Approved the minutes of the September 10, 2024 Board of Supervisors meeting on Consent. |
10.
Ratify the following:
- Resolution No. 24-121 honoring Gerardo Pinedo for his contributions to Yolo County.
- Resolution No. 24-122 proclaiming September 2024 as American Red Cross and Emergency Preparedness Month in Yolo County.
Ratified Resolution No. 24-122 on Consent, except for Resolution No. 24-121, honoring Gerardo Pinedo for his contributions to Yolo County, which was pulled from the agenda to a future meeting. |
11.
Accept resignations, consider appointments and reappointments.
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
12.
Correspondence.
Approved Correspondence on Consent. |
13.
Conferences, meetings and events the Board of Supervisors attended.
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
County Administrator
14.
Approve amendment to the grant management contract with Thurmond Consulting LLC to extend the contract through June 30, 2025 and increase the contract maximum by $71,500. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Nguyen)
Approved Agreement No. 24-261 on Consent. |
County Counsel
15.
Create two new ad hoc subcommittees of the Board of Supervisors and appoint Supervisors Villegas and Vixie-Sandy: (1) a subcommittee to provide advice and guidance regarding County services and public health within the City of West Sacramento, including at the 500 Jefferson Boulevard campus; and (2) a subcommittee to provide feedback on the property tax deferral program relating to the Washington Unified School District special assessment. (No general fund impact) (Pogledich)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Financial Services
16.
Adopt resolution establishing the County of Yolo appropriations limit for 2024-25 in the amount of $5,039,099,319. (No general fund impact) (Haynes)
Approved Resolution No. 24-123 on Consent. |
17.
Approve deletion of requested property from the County's property records for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. (No general fund impact) (Haynes/Mapile)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
General Services
18.
Approve the acquisition of real property at 3817 1st Street, Dunnigan, Assessor's Parcel Numbers APN 051-224-001, 051-242-001, and 051-242-002, for $500,000, adopt a related budget resolution, and authorize staff to sign an Offer Agreement and take all related actions to complete the transaction. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved Budget Resolution No. 24-79.05 on Consent. |
Human Resources
19.
Adopt Authorized Position and Salary Resolution to implement changes in the Health and Human Services Agency. (No general fund impact) (Pannu)
Approved Resolution No. 24-124 on Consent. |
20.
Adopt clarifying effective dates to previously amended sections of the Yolo County Personnel Rules and Regulations pertaining to special compensation and differentials for unrepresented employees. (No general fund impact) (Pannu/Rocke)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Health & Human Services
Adult & Aging
21.
Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 23-318 with Granite Wellness to add funding in the amount of $126.87 for 2023-24; and add funding in the amount of $275,000 for 2024-25 for a new contract maximum of $987,626.87 for the period of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; add two scopes of services; and add rates for 2024-25 for the provision of providing substance use disorder (SUD) adult continuum of care services. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 24-262 on Consent. |
22.
Adopt resolution authorizing the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency to enter into Agreement No. BSCC 1311-24 with the Board of State and Community Correction to receive 2024 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program funding in the amount of $999,474 for the period of July 15, 2024 through September 30, 2026 to provide support to decrease gun violence. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Resolution No. 24-125 and Agreement No. 24-263 on Consent. |
23.
Approve a subaward agreement with Bay Area Community Services Housing Corporation (BACSHC) in the amount of $2,803,059.57 utilizing Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) and Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP) Round 4 funding for the acquisition and development of residential properties to provide services to families and individuals that are homeless or at risk of homelessness. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 24-264 on Consent. |
Child, Youth & Family
24.
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the third amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Davis Joint Unified School District to add $100,000 in revenue for the support of the Wellness Center at Harper Middle School for fiscal year 2024-25. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 24-265 on Consent. |
25.
Approve the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC) Plan for 2024-2025. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Service Centers
26.
Approve agreement with Yolo County Housing (YCH) in the amount of $259,927.32 for the period of October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for the provision of housing support to CalWORKs referred families experiencing homelessness. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Approved Agreement No. 24-266 on Consent. |
Law & Justice Services
District Attorney
27.
Approve agreement with CommuniCare+OLE in the amount of $339,159 for the Mental Health Diversion program from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. (No general fund impact) (Reisig/Abaurrea)
Approved Agreement No. 24-267 on Consent. |
| INTRODUCTIONS & HONORARY RESOLUTIONS |
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Introductions & Honorary Resolutions
28.
Introductions.
- Jack Johnson, new Assistant Deputy for District 1. (Supervisor Villegas)
Introduction was made. |
29.
Acknowledge Honorary Resolutions.
- Resolution honoring Gerardo Pinedo for his contributions to Yolo County. (Board of Supervisors)
- Resolution proclaiming September 2024 as American Red Cross and Emergency Preparedness Month in Yolo County. (Supervisor Frerichs)
Resolution proclaiming September 2024 as American Red Cross and Emergency Preparedness Month in Yolo County was presented. Agenda Item No. 29A, resolution honoring Gerardo Pinedo for his contributions to Yolo County, was pulled from the agenda to a future meeting. |
| TIME SET AGENDA |
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10:30 a.m. Community Services
30.
Hold a public hearing, adopt a Resolution of Necessity to acquire permanent easement interests in a portion of two properties (APN 042-100-015 and APN 042-100-016) by eminent domain for the continued access to and maintenance of the utility facilities (power lines and substation) used for conveyance of electricity generated at the Yolo County Central Landfill for the County Road 28H Public Utility Easement Project, which is part of the Landfill's Gas-to-Energy Facilities, and find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Lindbo/Juhler) (Est. Time: 5 min)
Fitzgerald Kelley, Blake Harlan and Christine Crum addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. |
Minute Order No. 24-87: Held public hearing and approved recommended action by Resolution No. 24-126. MOVED BY: Frerichs / SECONDED BY: Barajas AYES: Vixie Sandy, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
10:30 a.m. Financial Services
31.
Hold a public hearing and adopt the County of Yolo budget for fiscal year 2024-25; hold a public hearing as the In-Home Support Services (IHSS) Public Authority Board and approve the IHSS Public Authority budget for fiscal year 2024-25; and approve the 2024-25 budgets for board-controlled Fire Districts. (General fund impact $123,184,119) (Pinedo/Liddicoet) (Est. Time: 20 min)
Minute Order No. 24-88: Held public hearing and approved recommended action by Resolution No. 24-127; approved the IHSS Public Authority budget for fiscal year 2024-25; approved the 2024-25 budgets for board-controlled Fire Districts; and approved the inclusion of a one-time allocation of $21,000 from General Fund contingency to provide the 21 unlicensed food vendors for up to a $1,000 equipment grant subsidies, reducing General Fund contingency to $592,551. MOVED BY: Villegas / SECONDED BY: Vixie Sandy 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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Community Services
Integrated Waste Management
32.
Approve increased green waste claw collection services in Willowbank and direct staff to update Solid Waste Franchise Agreement No. 19-249 with Recology Davis. (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/Juhler) (Est. Time: 5 min)
Beth Bourne addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. |
Minute Order No. 24-89: Approved recommended action. MOVED BY: Provenza / SECONDED BY: Vixie Sandy AYES: Vixie Sandy, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
General Government
County Administrator
33.
Approve the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2025-2030. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Perez) (Est. Time: 10 min)
Minute Order No. 24-90: Approved recommended action. MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Provenza AYES: Vixie Sandy, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
34.
Receive presentation on the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Integrated Management Project (IMP) program description and project proposal opportunity; approve the IMP project proposal scope; and approve program partnership with UC Davis Graduate School of Management and associated program cost expenditures. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Perez) (Est. Time: 10 min)
Minute Order No. 24-91: Approved recommended action. MOVED BY: Frerichs / SECONDED BY: Provenza AYES: Vixie Sandy, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
35.
Receive update on American Rescue Plan expenditures and closeout plan. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Tengolics) (Est. Time: 5 min)
Received update on American Rescue Plan expenditures and closeout plan. |
36.
Receive an updated presentation on the proposed Road to Licensure Program options for unlicensed food vendors in the City of Woodland; provide direction to staff regarding preferred Program options; and delegate authority to the CAO to begin implementation of the Program consistent with the Board’s direction. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Espitia/Perez) (Est. Time: 20 min)
Minute Order No. 24-92: Approved recommended action including adding more educational workshops on food safety and CMFO permitting procedures as part of the Road to Licensure program; implementing a one-time allocation of $21,000 in the 2024-25 budget to provide the 21 unlicensed food vendors for up to a $1,000 equipment grant subsidies and approved a fee waiver program for unlicensed food vendors subject to certain criteria (income, County residency, etc). Additionally, staff noted there would be quarterly updates provided to the Board as part of the pilot program. MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Provenza AYES: Vixie Sandy, Provenza, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
General Services
37.
Receive an update on Capital Project Planning for the reuse of the Historic Courthouse's third floor and long range planning for reuse of the County Administration Center; approve conceptual space plan; and provide further direction to staff. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini) (Est. Time: 15 min)
Minute Order No. 24-93: Approved the following actions:
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
38.
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)
- Aging/Older Adult Ad Hoc Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Villegas and Provenza)
- Budget Ad Hoc Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Frerichs and Vixie Sandy)
- Fire Sustainability Ad Hoc Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Provenza and Barajas)
Received Board reports. |
39.
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
40.
Receive an informational presentation on NACo (National Association of Counties) High Performance Leadership Academy; and receive recommendations for future candidate selection process. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Perez) (Est. Time: 10 min)
Agenda Item No. 40 was pulled and rescheduled to the October 8, 2024 meeting. |
41.
Action items and reports from the County Administrator. (Pinedo)
- Update on grant writing activity. (Tengolics) (Est. Time: 5 min)
Received report from the County Administrator. |
Health & Human Services
Public Health
42.
Receive update and consider any actions needed to support the COVID-19, a virus in the Coronavirus family, response and recovery strategies. (No general fund impact) (Dr. Sisson/Pannu)
Agenda Item No. 42 was pulled to a future meeting. |
| CLOSED SESSION |
Closed Session
43.
Public Employment, Employee Appointment or Evaluation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Position title: Interim County Administrator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Position title: Interim County Administrator
It was reported out of closed session that the Board accepted the resignation of County Administrator, Gerardo Pinedo, who will end his service to the County on October 4, 2024. In addition to accepting Gerardo's resignation, the Board also directed the Office of the County Counsel to develop a contract with Dirk Brazil to serve as the Interim County Administrative Officer after Gerardo's departure. That contract will be presented to the Board for consideration on October 8th, and Dirk's anticipated start date is October 14th. Mark Bryan, Deputy County Administrative Officer, will serve as the Acting CAO for any gap period between Gerardo and Dirk. |
44.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1)
Significant exposure to litigation: 1 potential case(s)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1)
Significant exposure to litigation: 1 potential case(s)
45.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Initiation of litigation: 1 potential case(s)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Initiation of litigation: 1 potential case(s)
46.
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, Marin Superior Court Case No. CV0002534
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: County of Yolo v. California Department of Water Resources, Marin Superior Court Case No. CV0002534
47.
Conference with Labor Negotiator; Gerardo Pinedo, County Administrator; Kamaljit Pannu, Human Resources Director; Alexander Tengolics, Chief Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Bargaining Units: SEIU 2015/In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Bargaining Units: SEIU 2015/In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
48.
Public Report of action taken in Closed Session.
| ADJOURNMENT |
Next meeting scheduled for: October 8, 2024