YOLO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
FEBRUARY 10, 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. 26-10: Approved agenda as submitted, noting the presentation of resolutions, Agenda Item No. 33, would come before the presentation of the S-P-I-R-I-T awards, Agenda Item No. 32. MOVED BY: Frerichs / SECONDED BY: Villegas 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.
Lauren Ayers, Scott Steward, Sona Desmangles, Tyrone Reed, Dunbar Reed and Dawn Sharona Reed addressed the Board of Supervisors during public comment. |
| CONSENT AGENDA |
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Minute Order No. 26-11: Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-31. MOVED BY: Frerichs / SECONDED BY: Barajas AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Community Services
Environmental Health
6.
Receive a 60-day update on actions taken by staff in regard to the moratorium on the approval of new agricultural well permits in the Yolo Subbasin Groundwater Agency (YSGA) Focus Areas since the last update provided to the Board on December 9, 2025. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Meneghetti)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Integrated Waste Management
7.
Approve agreements with Golder Geo-Logic Associates, Geosyntec Consultants, SLR International, SWT Engineering and Tetra Tech BAS in the combined amount of $2,500,000 for on-call engineering design and construction quality assurance services for the Yolo County Central Landfill from February 10, 2026, through December 31, 2029. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Kieffer)
Approved Agreement Nos. 26-21 thru 26-25 on Consent. |
8.
Approve second amendment to Agreement No. 20-304 with WSP Inc. (formerly Golder Associates) to extend the term and modify the rates for Design and Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) services for the Yolo County Central Landfill. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Kieffer)
Approved Agreement No. 26-26 on Consent. |
Public Works
9.
Authorize amendment of the 2025-26 Equipment List to sell a Department of Community Services, Public Works Division surplus truck at fair market value. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Riddiough)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
10.
Approve agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., to provide Construction Management Services for the County Road (CR) 41 Bridge Over Cache Creek Replacement Project in the amount of $1,243,302 for a two year term; and delegate authority to the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement and to negotiate, sign and execute any additional forms, documents and/or amendments that do not increase the agreement term or maximum compensation, as necessary relating to this agreement. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Christison)
Approved Agreement No. 26-27 on Consent. |
11.
Approve second amendment to Agreement No. 120-2025-3011-WCWT with West Coast Water and Trucking, Inc. for trucking and hauling services to increase the maximum compensation amount to $700,000 per year for FY25-26 and FY26-27. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Riddiough)
Approved Agreement No. 26-28 on Consent. |
12.
Approve agreement with Psomas to provide “On-Call” County Surveyor services for fiscal years 2025-26 through 2028-29, in a total amount not to exceed $425,000; delegate authority to the Director of Public Works or the Director’s designee to sign the agreement with Psomas to negotiate, sign and execute any additional forms, documents, work authorizations/task orders, and/or amendments as necessary relating to this agreement, provided such amendments do not increase the not to exceed amount of $425,000. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Perez)
Approved Agreement No. 26-29 on Consent. |
General Government
Board of Supervisors
13.
Approve Revised 2026 Board Assignments. (No general fund impact) (Board of Supervisors)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections
14.
Receive update from the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters regarding County and City District Elections Consolidated with the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election. (No general fund impact) (Salinas)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Clerk of the Board
15.
Approve the minutes of the January 27, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting.
Approved the minutes of the January 27, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting on Consent. |
16.
Ratify the following:
- Resolution No. 26-12 recognizing Lorie Martinez upon her retirement from Yolo County for her dedicated career and outstanding public service.
- Resolution No. 26-13 recognizing National Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the Yolo County Oral Health Advisory Committee.
- Resolution No. 26-14 proclaiming February 19th as “Day of Remembrance for Japanese American Interment” in Yolo County.
- Resolution No. 26-15 proclaiming February 2026 as Black History Month.
Ratified Resolution Nos. 26-12 thru 26-15 on Consent. |
17.
Accept resignations, consider appointments and reappointments.
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
18.
Correspondence.
Approved Correspondence on Consent. |
19.
Conferences, meetings and events the Board of Supervisors attended.
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Financial Services
20.
Receive and file the Yolo County Treasurer's Report on Investments for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. (No general fund impact) (Haynes/Sorensen)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
General Services
21.
Authorize the Director of General Services to enter into a contract with United Building Contractors for an amount not to exceed $714,000 for the Juvenile Detention Facility Roof Replacement Project and authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders or amend the construction contract with United Building Contractors consistent with the applicable change order limits of the Public Contract Code, but not to exceed a cumulative total of $71,400. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved Agreement No. 26-30 on Consent. |
22.
Approve revision to proposed Public Art at the Walnut Park Library. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
23.
Adopt resolution directing SCI Consulting Group to prepare the Engineer’s Report for the Esparto Park Maintenance and Operation Assessment for 2026-27. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Approved Resolution No. 26-16 on Consent. |
Library
24.
Adopt the 2026-27 resolution for the Yolo County Library, Community Facilities District No. 1989-1 (Davis Branch Library), to approve the levying and apportioning of the special tax as provided herein. (No general fund impact) (Lopez/Beales)
Approved Resolution No. 26-17 on Consent. |
Health & Human Services
Adult & Aging
25.
Adopt budget resolution amending the Health and Human Services Agency budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to reflect an increase of $317,921 to the Adult & Aging Homeless Services cost center; and approve agreement with Yolo Community Care Continuum – Farm House in the amount of $317,921 for the period of October 1, 2025 through March 31, 2029, for the provision of operating subsidy payments. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Morales)
Approved Budget Resolution No. 25-121.13 and Agreement No. 26-31 on Consent. |
Public Health
26.
Approve and delegate signing authority to the Yolo County Deputy Director of General Services/Purchasing Agent to sign a grant agreement with the Office of Traffic Safety to receive funding in the amount of $250,000 for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 for provision of the Child Passenger Safety Program. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-32 on Consent. |
27.
Approve and delegate signing authority to the Yolo County Deputy Director of General Services/Purchasing Agent to sign a grant agreement with the Office of Traffic Safety to receive funding in the amount of $250,000 for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 for the provision of Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-33 on Consent. |
Law & Justice Services
District Attorney
28.
Approve a five-year agreement with PROSECUTORbyKarpel in the amount of $1,414,215 to replace the Yolo County District Attorney's legacy system, LawSuite. (General fund impact) (Reisig)
Approved Agreement No. 26-34 on Consent. |
Probation
29.
Authorize the Chief of Probation to purchase a vehicle for the Work Program in FY 2025-26; adopt budget resolution in the amount of $75,000 for FY 2025-26; and approve the amendment to FY 2025-26 Authorized Equipment List. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Gayton)
Approved Budget Resolution No. 25-121.14 on Consent. |
Public Defender
30.
Authorize the Public Defender to accept the Expanded Public Defense Services Grant provided by the Office of the State Public Defender in the amount of $585,184 for the period of March 2, 2026 through May 15, 2028; authorize the Public Defender to execute the grant agreement including all amendments or extensions; and adopt a budget resolution to increase the Public Defender's budget for FY 2025-26 by $262,592 for year one of the grant. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Olson)
Approved Budget Resolution No. 25-121.15 on Consent. |
General Government
Human Resources
31.
Adopt Authorized Position and Salary Resolution to implement changes in the Public Defender's Office. (No general fund impact) (Pannu/Croswell)
Approved Resolution No. 26-18 on Consent. |
| INTRODUCTIONS & HONORARY RESOLUTIONS |
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Introductions & Honorary Resolutions
32.
Introductions.
- S-P-I-R-I-T Awards Presentation. (Pannu)
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The Board of Supervisors recognized the following employees receiving S-P-I-R-I-T Awards: Award for Service: Edward Medina, the County’s Public Works Superintendent at the Department of Community Services. Award for Performance: Xee Moua, a Public Health Nurse at the Health and Human Services Agency. Award for Integrity: Wynnte Lloyd, an Administrative Services Analyst at the Health and Human Services Agency. Award for Responsibility: Christina Grandison, an Administrative Assistant at the Health and Human Services Agency. Award for Innovation: Martin Gerney, a Network Systems Specialist II in the Innovation and Technology Services Department. Award for Teamwork: Yolo County Sheriff's Office - Detention Division, D Team CORRECTIONAL SERGEANTS: · Sergeant D. Hoyt · Sergeant G. Velazquez
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33.
Acknowledge Honorary Resolutions.
- Resolution recognizing Lorie Martinez upon her retirement from Yolo County for her dedicated career and outstanding public service. (Supervisor Allen)
- Resolution recognizing National Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the Yolo County Oral Health Advisory Committee. (Supervisors Allen and Barajas)
- Resolution proclaiming February 19th as “Day of Remembrance for Japanese American Interment” in Yolo County. (Supervisor Allen)
- Resolution proclaiming February 2026 as Black History Month. (Supervisor Barajas)
Resolutions were presented. |
| REGULAR AGENDA (NOTE: Items below may be heard at any time during the meeting) |
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Health & Human Services
Public Health
34.
Receive Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Advisory Board annual update and recommendations, delivered by chair Ahna Ballonoff Suleiman and vice-chair Dr. Leon Schimmel. (No general fund impact) (Morales) (Est. Staff Presentation time: 10 min)
Received Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Advisory Board annual update and recommendations, delivered by chair Ahna Ballonoff Suleiman and vice-chair Dr. Leon Schimmel. |
General Government
County Administrator
35.
Receive presentation on joint powers authority (JPA) governance models for animal services and provide direction on potential next steps. (No general fund impact) (Webb/Tengolics/Nguyen) (Est. Staff Presentation: 10 mins)
Jill Bonner, Sharon Montooth and Eileen M. Samitz addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. |
Received presentation on joint powers authority (JPA) governance models for animal services and provided direction on potential next steps. |
Health & Human Services
Public Health
36.
Receive presentation regarding a tobacco prevention policy designed to protect residents of apartment complexes from exposure to secondhand smoke. (No general fund impact) (Morales) (Est. Staff Presentation: 10 min)
Liz Hendrix and Anthony Volkar addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. |
Minute Order No. 26-12: Approved recommended action and directed staff to 1) move forward with next steps of a smoke-free multi-unit housing policy to include outreach with the affected properties, including the property owners; 2) conduct a comprehensive review of designated smoking areas, with a specific focus on mitigating 'drift' or unintended impacts on adjacent neighbor properties; and 3) return to the Board with a refined proposal and impact assessment for final review. MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Frerichs AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
General Government
County Administrator
37.
Consider creation of the Revenue Generation Ad Hoc Subcommittee and appoint members. (No general fund impact) (Webb/Tengolics) (Est. Staff Presentation: 5 min)
Minute Order No. 26-13: Approved recommended action with the addition of the word 'fees' as part of the scope and appointed Supervisors Villegas and Frerichs to the Revenue Generation Ad Hoc Subcommittee. MOVED BY: Vixie Sandy / SECONDED BY: Frerichs AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
County Counsel
38.
Adopt a resolution authorizing members of eligible subsidiary bodies, as defined by Senate Bill 707 (2025), to participate remotely in meetings through July 27, 2026. (No general fund impact) (Pogledich) (Est. Staff Presentation: 5 min)
Minute Order No. 26-14: Approved recommended action by Resolution No. 26-19 with a correction to the title 'Commission on Aging & Adult Services.' MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Villegas AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
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)
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
17720 Oakdale Ranch Lane, Esparto, CA 95627
APN: 049-110-007
Agency Negotiator: Mike Webb, County Administrator; Phil Pogledich, County Counsel
Negotiating Parties: Ave Lambert (Yolo Food Hub Network)
X (Price) X (Terms of Payment)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
17720 Oakdale Ranch Lane, Esparto, CA 95627
APN: 049-110-007
Agency Negotiator: Mike Webb, County Administrator; Phil Pogledich, County Counsel
Negotiating Parties: Ave Lambert (Yolo Food Hub Network)
X (Price) X (Terms of Payment)
43.
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)
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
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Supervisors Allen and Barajas
Bargaining Units: County Counsel (Unrepresented)
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Supervisors Allen and Barajas
Bargaining Units: County Counsel (Unrepresented)
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
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.
| ADJOURNMENT |
Next meeting scheduled for: March 3, 2026