YOLO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
OCTOBER 21, 2025
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
OCTOBER 21, 2025
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CHAIR, MARY VIXIE SANDY, DISTRICT 3
VICE-CHAIR, SHEILA ALLEN, DISTRICT 4
ANGEL BARAJAS, DISTRICT 5
OSCAR VILLEGAS, DISTRICT 1
LUCAS FRERICHS, DISTRICT 2
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
625 COURT STREET, ROOM 206
WOODLAND, CA 95695
CHAIR, MARY VIXIE SANDY, DISTRICT 3
VICE-CHAIR, SHEILA ALLEN, DISTRICT 4
ANGEL BARAJAS, DISTRICT 5
OSCAR VILLEGAS, DISTRICT 1
LUCAS FRERICHS, DISTRICT 2
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
625 COURT STREET, ROOM 206
WOODLAND, CA 95695
| MICHAEL WEBB COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR |
PHILIP J. POGLEDICH COUNTY COUNSEL |
Roll Call:
Allen
Barajas
Villegas
Frerichs
Vixie Sandy
Michael Webb, County Administrator
Philip J. Pogledich, County Counsel
Allen
Barajas
Villegas
Frerichs
Vixie Sandy
Michael Webb, 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. 25-83: Approved Agenda as submitted. MOVED BY: Villegas / SECONDED BY: Barajas AYES: Allen, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy. 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.
Written public comments from Rachel Kane have been placed into the record. |
| CONSENT AGENDA |
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Minute Order No. 25-84: Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-31. MOVED BY: Frerichs / SECONDED BY: Allen AYES: Allen, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Community Services
Community Development
6.
Approve revised long-term agreement with the County of Sacramento for organic material diversion services (Yolo County Agreement No. 25-17). (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Juhler)
Approved Agreement No. 25-222 on Consent. |
Integrated Waste Management
7.
Approve and authorize the Manager of Procurement to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 to PO5856 with R.J. Gordon Construction, Inc. for $18,000 to complete construction of the Waste Management Unit 2 Drainage System Modification Project, which would increase the total contract amount to $150,000. (No general fund impact) (Davis/Fieseler)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Natural Resources
8.
Approve agreement with MBK Engineers to provide program management services for the DSID 19516 Pipe Removal Project, with a term ending December 31, 2026, and a not-to-exceed amount of $169,500. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Liebler)
Approved Agreement No. 25-223 on Consent. |
Public Works
9.
Adopt resolution to designate the intersection of County Road 99W and County Road 1 (County Line Road) as a multi-way stop intersection; authorize the Department of Community Services to install and maintain all necessary signs associated with the multi-way stop. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Riddiough)
Approved Resolution No. 25-131 on Consent. |
10.
Adopt resolution authorizing the submittal of the 2025-26 Transportation Development Act claim to the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) to receive $4,135,621. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Milliren)
Approved Resolution No. 25-132 on Consent. |
General Government
Clerk of the Board
11.
Approve the minutes of the October 7, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting.
Approved the minutes of the October 7, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting on Consent. |
12.
Ratify the following:
- Resolution No. 25-127 recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the Lower Putah Creek Coordinating Committee.
- Resolution No. 25-128 recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Meals on Wheels Yolo County.
- Resolution No. 25-129 proclaiming October 18-25, 2025 as "Friends of Libraries Week" in Yolo County.
- Resolution No. 25-130 recognizing Dr. Jesse Ortiz for his outstanding contributions to Education and Public Service.
Ratified Resolution Nos. 25-127 thru 25-130 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 Community Benefit Grant proposals in the amount of $15,000 for SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC), $7,000 for Yolo County Housing Authority, $2,000 for Brown Issues, $10,000 for St. John's Village; and delegate authority to staff to complete the necessary agreements with SMUD MOSAC, Yolo County Housing Authority, Brown Issues, and St. John's Villge. (No general fund impact) (Webb/Espitia)
Approved Agreement Nos. 25-224 thru 25-227 on Consent. |
County Counsel
17.
Review and affirm the continued existence of a local state of emergency and a local health emergency in connection with the Oakdale Fire. (No general fund impact) (Pogledich)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
General Services
18.
Approve and authorize the Procurement Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 to PO5695 with Benjamin Electric for $8,240 to complete the Animal Services Wiring & Lights Project located at 140C Tony Diaz Drive in Woodland, resulting in an increased total contract amount of $91,069. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Human Resources
19.
Approve 2025-2026 department holiday closures. (No general fund impact) (Pannu/Croswell)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Health & Human Services
Adult & Aging
20.
Approve agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc. in the amount of $3,000,000 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 and approve rates for the provision of 24-hour, long-term mental health residential and rehabilitative services for Seriously Mental Ill (SMI) adults. (General fund impact: $653,974) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 25-228 on Consent. |
21.
Approve agreement with RG Legacy II, LLC dba Pasadena Nursing Center in the amount of $1,139,676 for the period of April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 for the provision of 24-hour supervised clinical and nursing care services to long-term consumers with severe mental illness (SMI). (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 25-229 on Consent. |
22.
Approve third amendment to Agreement No. 23-315 with Ole Health dba CommuniCare OLE to add funding in the amount of $605,000 for 2025-26 for a new contract maximum of $5,707,806.84 for the period of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026; for the provision of Substance Use Disorder Adult Continuum of Care services. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 25-230 on Consent. |
23.
Adopt resolution authorizing the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency to participate in and receive Transitional Housing Program – Round 7 funding in the amount of $119,904 and Housing Navigation Maintenance Program – Round 4 funding in the amount of $66,979 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development to provide housing services and activities to target populations in the community; and adopt budget resolution amending the Health and Human Services Agency budget for fiscal year 2025-26 to reflect an increase of $186,883 to the Child, Youth, & Family Child Welfare Transition Age Youth cost center. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Morales)
Approved Resolution No. 25-133 and Budget Resolution No. 25-121.02 on Consent. |
24.
Approve third amendment to Agreement No. 21-139 with Mental Health Management I, Inc., dba Canyon Manor, to reduce funding by $175,000 for 2024-25, extend the contract term through June 30, 2026, add $1,050,000 for 2025-26 for a new total contract amount of $4,775,000 for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026, update rates for 2024-25 and 2025-26, and update County email addresses throughout the agreement for mental health rehabilitation center (MHRC) residential treatment services. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 25-231 on Consent. |
Child, Youth & Family
25.
Approve the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC) Plan for 2025-26. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
26.
Approve second amendment to Agreement No. 24-202 with OLE Health dba CommuniCare OLE to reduce funding in the amount of $441,878 for 2025-26 for a new contract maximum of $3,718,478.67 for the period of August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027; and update rates effective 2025-26 for the provision of Community Based Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) outpatient mental health service for Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) children and youth. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 25-232 on Consent. |
27.
Approve second amendment to Agreement No. 24-238 with Stanford Youth Solutions dba Stanford Sierra Youth and Families to reduce funding in the amount of $483,183 for a new contract maximum of $4,326,724 for the period of September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027; and update rates effective 2025-26 for the provision of Community Based Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) outpatient mental health services for seriously emotionally disturbed (SED) children and youth. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 25-233 on Consent. |
Service Centers
28.
Approve second amendment to Agreement No. 24-266 with Yolo County Housing (YCH) to add funding in the amount of $21,599.84 for a new contact maximum of $628,096.80 for the period of October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026; to increase option year funding; and to add performance measures and update YCH and County responsibilities for the provision of housing support to CalWORKs referred families experiencing homelessness. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 25-234 on Consent. |
Law & Justice Services
Sheriff-Coroner/Public Administrator
29.
Approve the Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant Agreement between the Yolo County Sheriff's Office and the California State Department of Parks and Recreation, authorize the Yolo County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator to sign the Grant Agreement, and adopt budget resolution increasing appropriations in the Sheriff's Marine Patrol Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget in the amount of $10,000. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Lopez/Davis)
Approved Agreement No. 25-235 and Budget Resolution 25-121.03 on Consent. |
30.
Adopt budget resolution in the amount of $73,282 using 2024-25 Homeland Security Grant Funds for the purchase of seven APX dual-band radios, and approve the amendment to the 2025-26 Authorized Equipment List. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Lopez/Davis)
Approved Budget Resolution No. 25-121.04 on Consent. |
31.
Receive and file the Inmate Welfare Fund Annual Report for 2024-25. (No general fund impact) (Lopez/Davis)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
| INTRODUCTIONS & HONORARY RESOLUTIONS |
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Introductions & Honorary Resolutions
32.
Introductions.
33.
Acknowledge Honorary Resolutions.
- Resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Meals on Wheels Yolo County. (Supervisor Frerichs)
- Resolution proclaiming October 18-25, 2025 as "Friends of Libraries Week" in Yolo County. (Supervisor Vixie Sandy)
- Resolution recognizing Dr. Jesse Ortiz for his outstanding contributions to Education and Public Service. (Supervisor Barajas)
Resolutions were presented. |
| REGULAR AGENDA (NOTE: Items below may be heard at any time during the meeting) |
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Community Services
Environmental Health
34.
Introduce by title only, waive first reading, and receive public comment on the following entitled ordinance: "An Ordinance of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors amending Title 6, Chapter 8 of the Yolo County Code of Ordinances Regarding Well Permits;" continue the item to the November 4, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting for a second reading and adoption; and introduce by title only and waive further reading of an Urgency Ordinance entitled, "An Urgency Ordinance of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors Extending Urgency Ordinance No. 1569 regarding Irrigation/Agricultural Well Permits Through December 9, 2025," which will continue certain well permitting requirements until the effective date of the new ordinance to ensure no lapse in application of these permanent well permit procedures; determine adoption of the urgency ordinance extending Ordinance No. 1569 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15307 and 15308 (Class 7 and 8). (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Fieseler/Meneghetti) (Est. Staff Presentation: 10 min)
Minute Order No. 25-85: Approved Ordinance No. 1578, Urgency Ordinance extending Urgency Ordinance No. 1569 to continue those well permitting requirements until the effective date of the new ordinance to ensure no lapse in application of these permanent well permit procedures and continued the ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 8 of the Yolo County Code of ordinances regarding well permits to the next regularly scheduled meeting on November 4, 2025 for adoption. MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Villegas AYES: Allen, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
General Government
County Administrator
35.
Receive update on Yolo County Facilities Fossil Fuel Removal Inventory & Feasibility Study. (No general fund impact) (Webb/Wraithwall) (Est. Staff Presentation: 5 min)
Received update on Yolo County Facilities Fossil Fuel Removal Inventory & Feasibility Study. |
36.
Approve Updated Yolo County Climate Action Commission Charter. (No general fund impact) (Webb/Wraithwall) (Est. Staff Presentation: 5 min)
Minute Order No. 25-86: Approved recommended action. MOVED BY: Allen / SECONDED BY: Frerichs AYES: Allen, Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Health & Human Services
Adult & Aging
37.
Receive Mental Health Services Act update relating to the Annual Plan and the budget for fiscal year 2025-26, including implementation of the Behavioral Health Services Act and updated data pertaining to options for addressing the existing structural deficit. (No general fund impact) (Morales) (Est. Staff Presentation: 10 min)
Donna Neville, Adriane Laughter and Jennifer Mullin addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. Additionally, we received written comments from Victor Community Support Services West Sacramento, RISE, NAMI Yolo County and CommuniCare + OLE, which were placed into the record. |
Minute Order No. 25-87: Took the following recommended action with Supervisor Barajas recusing himself on this item:
AYES: Allen, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. RECUSE: Barajas. |
| REGULAR AGENDA - INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (NOTE: Items below may be heard at any time during the meeting) |
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General Government
Agriculture
38.
Recieve and file the 2024 Yolo County Agricultural Crop Report and general update on Agriculture. (No general fund impact) (Izquerido) (Est. Staff Presentation: 10 min)
Received and filed the 2024 Yolo County Agricultural Crop Report and general update on Agriculture. |
General Government
Board of Supervisors
39.
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 Board Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Villegas & Allen)
- Farm Worker Housing Ad Hoc Board Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Frerichs & Barajas)
- Committee on Capital Investments Board Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Villegas & Barajas)
Received Board reports. |
40.
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
41.
Action items and reports from the County Administrator. (Webb)
- Presidential Executive Order Tracker and Update on Federal Shutdown.
| CLOSED SESSION |
Closed Session
42.
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)
43.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (d)(4)
Significant exposure to litigation and/or initiation of litigation: 1 case(s)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (d)(4)
Significant exposure to litigation and/or initiation of litigation: 1 case(s)
44.
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
45.
Public Employment, Employee Appointment or Evaluation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Position title: County Counsel
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Position title: County Counsel
46.
Conference with Labor Negotiator; Michael Webb, County Administrator; Kamaljit Pannu, Human Resources Director; Alexander Tengolics, Chief Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Bargaining Units: A
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
X Miscellaneous
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Bargaining Units: A
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
X Miscellaneous
47.
Public Report of action taken in Closed Session.
It was reported out of closed session that the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to authorize County Counsel to file an administrative appeal. More information will be made available once the report has been filed. |
| ADJOURNMENT |
In memory of:
- Millie Braunstein (Supervisor Allen)
Next meeting scheduled for: November 4, 2025