YOLO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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YOLO COUNTY FINANCING CORPORATION
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
JANUARY 13, 2026
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YOLO COUNTY FINANCING CORPORATION
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
JANUARY 13, 2026
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CHAIR, SHEILA ALLEN, DISTRICT 4
VICE-CHAIR, ANGEL BARAJAS, DISTRICT 5
OSCAR VILLEGAS, DISTRICT 1
LUCAS FRERICHS, DISTRICT 2
MARY VIXIE SANDY, DISTRICT 3
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
625 COURT STREET, ROOM 206
WOODLAND, CA 95695
CHAIR, SHEILA ALLEN, DISTRICT 4
VICE-CHAIR, ANGEL BARAJAS, DISTRICT 5
OSCAR VILLEGAS, DISTRICT 1
LUCAS FRERICHS, DISTRICT 2
MARY VIXIE SANDY, DISTRICT 3
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. 26-01: Approved agenda as submitted, noting Resolution No. 26-01, commending the Winters High School Varsity Football Team for their Historic Division 6-A State Championship, would be presented following Approval of the Agenda. MOVED BY: Villegas / SECONDED BY: Frerichs AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. 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. To ensure all interested parties have an opportunity to speak, each public comment is limited to two minutes.
Tania Garcia-Cadena and Lauren Ayers addressed the Board of Supervisors during public comment. |
| CONSENT AGENDA |
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Minute Order No. 26-02: Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-30. with Supervisor Barajas recusing himself from Item Nos. 22 and 26. Additionally, comments were made on Agenda Item Nos. 24 and 26. MOVED BY: Villegas / SECONDED BY: Frerichs AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Community Services
Integrated Waste Management
6.
Adopt plans and specifications for the construction of Waste Management Unit 7J Base Liner System at the Yolo County Central Landfill; authorize the Director of the Division of Integrated Waste Management to finalize the plans and specifications, sign the Notice to Contractors, and advertise for competitive bids. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Kieffer)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Natural Resources
7.
Approve four separate three-year agreements for the Sacramento River West Levee and Knights Landing Ridge Cut Improvements Final Design Project with the following contractors: GEI Consultants, Inc. (for Levee Mile 0.0. to 0.9) in the amount of $525,000; Wood Rodgers, Inc. (Levee Mile 0.9 to 4.0) in the amount of $330,000; MGE Engineering (Levee Mile 4.0 to 5.3) in the amount of $225,000, and Kjeldsen, Sinnock & Neudeck, Inc. (for Knights Landing Ridge Cut) in the amount of $225,000 for the period of January 13, 2026, through January 12, 2029, with an option to extend the agreements in one-year increments up to an additional two years, to provide professional design engineering services to perform the Sacramento River West and Knights Landing Ridge Cut Levee Improvements Final Design for the Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Cormier/Pistochini)
Approved Agreement Nos. 26-01 thru 26-04 on Consent. |
8.
Adopt the plans and specifications for the DSID 19516 Pipe Removal Project, determine the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), and approve the Project; authorize the Director of General Services, or the Director's designee, to file the CEQA NOE and advertise the Project for competitive bids; further authorize the Director of General Services, or the Director's designee, to award and execute a construction contract with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, provided the contract amount does not exceed available budgeted funds, or to reject all bids; and authorize the Director of General Services, or the Director's designee, to approve change orders or amendments to the construction contract consistent with the applicable change order limits established in State law, but not to exceed a cumulative total of ten percent (10%) of the total original contract price. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
9.
Approve plans and specifications for the Knights Landing Flood Management Project's elderberry transplant mitigation work; authorize the Director of General Services to award and execute a contract with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the elderberry transplant mitigation work, provided the contract amount does not exceed the available budgeted funds for the work, or to reject all bids; and authorize the Director or the Director's designee to approve change orders or amendments to the contract consistent with the applicable change order limits established in State law, but not to exceed a cumulative total of ten percent (10%) of the total original contract price. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
10.
Authorize the County Administrator to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Yolo Habitat Conservancy regarding conservation and related habitat restoration actions at the Haller Muller property. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Cormier/Pistochini)
Approved Agreement No. 26-05 on Consent. |
Public Works
11.
Approve agreement with Ralph H. White Jr., Successor Trustee of the Ralph H. White and Mildred L. White 1991 Trust, for the purchase of interest in real property (Agreement) in the amount of $14,000, for acquisition of permanent flood control and temporary construction easements necessary for the State of California Department of Water Resources DSID 19516 Pipe Removal Project and the Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the Agreement and take the administrative actions necessary to complete the easement acquisitions. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Riddiough)
Approved Agreement No. 26-06 on Consent. |
12.
Approve agreement with Fehr & Peers to provide planning and engineering services for the development of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for fiscal years 2025-26 through 2028-29, in a total amount not to exceed $294,314; and delegate authority to the Director of Public Works or the Director’s designee to sign the agreement and any additional forms, documents, and/or amendments as necessary relating to this agreement, provided there is no increase to the total maximum compensation. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/ Perez)
Approved Agreement No. 26-07 on Consent. |
General Government
Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections
13.
Authorize the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters to accept a Voting Systems Replacement grant agreement with the State of California, Department of General Services in the amount of $9,107 with a 3-to-1 county match and. (General fund impact: $3,036) (Salinas/Rader)
Approved Agreement No. 26-08 on Consent. |
Clerk of the Board
14.
Approve the minutes of the December 9, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting and the December 16, 2025 Board Governance Session.
Approved the minutes of the December 9, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting and the December 16, 2025 Board Governance Session. on Consent. |
15.
Ratify the following:
- Resolution No. 26-01 commending the Winters High School Varsity Football Team for their Historic Division 6-A State Championship.
- Resolution No. 26-02 honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and proclaiming January 19, 2026 “Martin Luther King, Jr.” Day in Yolo County.
. - Resolution No. 26-03 honoring and thanking Maria Simas for her dedicated service on the Yolo County Local Behavioral Health Board.
Ratified Resolution Nos. 26-01 thru 26-03 on Consent. |
16.
Accept resignations, consider appointments and reappointments.
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
17.
Correspondence.
Approved Correspondence on Consent. |
18.
Conferences, meetings and events the Board of Supervisors attended.
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
County Administrator
19.
Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 24-82 with Thurmond Consulting, LLC for grant consulting services for implementing and administering the County's Housing Rehabilitation Program through a federal to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), awarded by the California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), to extend the term through November 30, 2026, and to increase the maximum compensation by $86,000. (No general fund impact) (Webb/Nguyen)
Approved Agreement No. 26-09 on Consent. |
20.
Approve revised calendar of meetings of the Board of Supervisors for 2026. (No general fund impact) (Webb)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Human Resources
21.
Adopt Authorized Position and Salary Resolution to implement changes in the Department of Human Resources; adopt resolution providing for At-Will appointments to County positions; and correct the title of the appointment for Tony Kildare from Mental Health Director to Behavioral Health Director. (No general fund impact) (Pannu/Croswell)
Approved Resolution Nos. 26-04 and 26-05 on Consent. |
Library
22.
Adopt resolution approving the Records Retention Schedule for the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and authorize the destruction of records in accordance with the approved schedule. (No general fund impact) (Lopez)
Approved Resolution No. 26-06 on Consent with Supervisor Barajas recusing himself on this item. |
Health & Human Services
Adult & Aging
23.
Approve agreement with the City of West Sacramento in the amount of $15,000 for the period of July 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 for the provision of homelessness prevention and diversion services through the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP). (No general fund impact) (Mórales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-10 on Consent. |
24.
Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 24-193 with the City of West Sacramento to reduce fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 by $221,243.85; increase FY2025-26 by $93,051.70; and increase FY2026-27 by $78,192.15 for an overall reduction of $50,000 and a new contract maximum of $2,647,200, for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 for the provision of homeless services via the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing program. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-11 on Consent. |
25.
Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 24-290 with Yolo Wayfarer Center to reduce fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 by $220,582.64; increase FY2025-26 by $52,943.97; and increase FY2026-27 by $26,416.07 for an overall reduction of $141,222.60 for a new contract maximum of $637,787.40, for the period of October 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 for the provision of homeless services via the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing program. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-12 on Consent. |
Child, Youth & Family
26.
Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yolo County Office of Education in the amount of $800,000 for the period from the effective date through June 30, 2028, for the provision of Mental Health Student Services Act K-12 school partnership programs through Round 4 universal screening. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-13 on Consent with Supervisor Barajas recusing himself on this item. |
27.
Approve fourth amendment to Agreement No. 23-152 with OLE Health dba CommuniCare OLE to reduce funding in the amount of $56,250 for fiscal year 2025-26 for a new contract maximum of $888,750 for the provision of Woodland Community College behavioral, physical and social services. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-14 on Consent. |
Public Health
28.
Approve agreement with the California Department of Public Health in the amount of $576,252 for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030 for the provision of Disease Intervention Specialists Workforce Development Grant. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-15 on Consent. |
Law & Justice Services
Sheriff-Coroner/Public Administrator
29.
Approve amendment to the fiscal year 2025-26 Authorized Equipment List, allowing the purchase of equipment with Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds. (No general fund impact) (Lopez/Davis)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
County Affiliated Agencies
Yolo County Financing Corporation
30.
Appoint officers including President, Vice Presidents, and Secretary/Treasurer to the Yolo County Financing Corporation, according to the by-laws of the Corporation. (No general fund impact) (Webb/Dachtler)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
| INTRODUCTIONS & HONORARY RESOLUTIONS |
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Introductions & Honorary Resolutions
31.
Acknowledge Honorary Resolutions.
- Resolution No. 26-01 commending the Winters High School Varsity Football Team for their Historic Division 6-A State Championship. (Supervisor Frerichs)
- Resolution No. 26-02 honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and proclaiming January 19, 2026 “Martin Luther King, Jr.” Day in Yolo County. (Supervisors Frerichs and Vixie Sandy)
- Resolution No. 26-03 honoring and thanking Maria Simas for her dedicated service on the Yolo County Local Behavioral Health Board. (Supervisor Villegas)
Resolutions were presented. |
32.
Introductions.
- Paul Phangureh, Deputy Chief Financial Officer. (Tom Haynes)
- Anna Sutton, Health & Human Services Agency Assistant Director. (Monica Morales)
Introductions were made. |
| REGULAR AGENDA (NOTE: Items below may be heard at any time during the meeting) |
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County Affiliated Agencies
Yolo Community Foundation and Elections
33.
Receive presentation from the Yolo Community Foundation and Yolo County Election Office. (No general fund impact) (Jessica Hubbard/Jesse Salinas) (Est. Presentation Time: 15 min)
Received presentation from the Yolo Community Foundation and Yolo County Election Office. |
General Government
Financial Services
34.
Receive update on the budget outlook for fiscal year 2026-27, review the Five-Year Forecast and provide staff direction. (No general fund impact) (Haynes/Liddicoet) (Est. Staff Presentation: 10 min)
Received update on the budget outlook for fiscal year 2026-27, reviewed the Five-Year Forecast and provided staff direction. |
Community Services
Public Works
35.
Receive a presentation update on County Road 41 and consider options for potential next steps. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Riddiough) (Est. Staff Presentation: 15 min)
Jesse Capitanio addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. Additionally, written comments from Jasvir Mann and Hannah Houraira have been placed into the record. |
Minute Order No. 26-03: Approved recommended action and directed staff to continue to monitor Cache Creek erosion; revisit once Rumsey Bridge is replaced; and to investigate full restoration of CR 41 connectivity and use. MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Vixie Sandy AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Health & Human Services
Adult & Aging
36.
Consider extending the anticipated duration of the Aging/Older Adult Ad Hoc committee's efforts to the end of Calendar Year 2026, adopt an amended Scope and Charge, direct staff to work with Ad Hoc on Aging subcommittee to draft and send a letter on behalf of the Board of Supervisors to the current AAA4 JPA to make a formal request for information. (No general fund impact) (Webb/Perez/Morales) (Est. Staff Presentation: 15 min)
Minute Order No. 26-04: Approved recommended action. MOVED BY: Villegas / SECONDED BY: Barajas AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Service Centers
37.
Receive update on the impacts of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, on Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency Operations and to CalFresh Administration for fiscal year 2026-27. (No general fund impact) (Morales) (Est. Staff Presentation: 10 min)
Received update on the impacts of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, on Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency Operations and to CalFresh Administration for fiscal year 2026-27. |
County Affiliated Agencies
Yolo Local Agency Formation Commission
38.
Receive Yolo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) Presentation. (No general fund impact) (Crawford/Trebec) (Est. Staff Presentation: 10 min)
Received Yolo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) Presentation. |
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)
- Yolo Bypass Ad Hoc Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Vixie Sandy and Allen)
- Committee on Capital Investments update. (Supervisors Barajas and Villegas)
- Budget Ad Hoc Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Allen and 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
Received County Administrator's report. |
| CLOSED SESSION |
Closed Session
42.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1038 Triangle Court, West Sacramento
Agency negotiator: Ryan Pistochini, General Services Director
Negotiating parties: Communicare+Ole
X Price X Terms of Payment
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1038 Triangle Court, West Sacramento
Agency negotiator: Ryan Pistochini, General Services Director
Negotiating parties: Communicare+Ole
X Price X Terms of Payment
43.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 2439 Meadowlark Circle, West Sacramento
Agency negotiator: Ryan Pistochini, General Services Director
Negotiating parties: Ian Evans, Yolo County Housing
X Price X Terms of Payment
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 2439 Meadowlark Circle, West Sacramento
Agency negotiator: Ryan Pistochini, General Services Director
Negotiating parties: Ian Evans, Yolo County Housing
X Price X Terms of Payment
44.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation: 19 cases (Oakdale Fire Claims)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation: 19 cases (Oakdale Fire Claims)
45.
Conference with Legal Counsel -- Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Department of Water Resources Environmental Impact Cases (Third Appellate District Case No. C100302; JCCP No. 4942)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Department of Water Resources Environmental Impact Cases (Third Appellate District Case No. C100302; JCCP No. 4942)
46.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Initiation of litigation: One case
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Initiation of litigation: One case
47.
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: G, M, U, Unrepresented Employees
Bargaining Units
G General
U Supervisors
M Management
A Attorneys
A2 Supervising Attorneys
O Correctional Officer
S Deputy Sheriff
P Sheriff Management
PR Probation
CC Deputy County Counsels
C Confidential
H Department Heads
H2 Assistant Department Heads
X Miscellaneous
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Bargaining Units: G, M, U, Unrepresented Employees
Bargaining Units
G General
U Supervisors
M Management
A Attorneys
A2 Supervising Attorneys
O Correctional Officer
S Deputy Sheriff
P Sheriff Management
PR Probation
CC Deputy County Counsels
C Confidential
H Department Heads
H2 Assistant Department Heads
X Miscellaneous
48.
Public Report of action taken in Closed Session.
It was reported out from closed session that the Board of Supervisors unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, authorized the County to join a petition for review in the matter that is indicated as Item No. 45 on today's agenda, which is the Department of Water Resources Environmental Impact Cases (Third Appellate District Case No. C100302; JCCP No. 4942). |
| ADJOURNMENT |
In memory of:
- Germaine Hupe (Supervisor Frerichs)
- Diane Crumley (Supervisor Frerichs)
Next meeting scheduled for January 27, 2026.