YOLO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
MARCH 3, 2026
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
MARCH 3, 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. 26-15: Approved agenda as submitted. MOVED BY: Vixie Sandy / SECONDED BY: Barajas 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.
Lauren Ayers and Beth Conn-Ossenfort addressed the Board of Supervisors during public comment. |
| CONSENT AGENDA |
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Minute Order No. 26-16: Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-27 with comments made on Agenda Item No. 16. MOVED BY: Villegas / SECONDED BY: Barajas AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Community Services
County Service Areas
6.
Approve twelfth amendment to Agreement No. 7676-2017 with Ponticello Consulting Engineers, Inc. for engineering consulting services related to the North Davis Meadows County Service Area Water Consolidation Project to extend the term through December 31, 2026. (No general fund impact) (Webb/Nguyen)
Approved Agreement No. 26-36 on Consent. |
Public Works
7.
Adopt the plans and specifications for the 2026 Pavement Preservation Project; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the Notice to Bidders; authorize the Department of Community Services to advertise for competitive bids; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute a construction contract with the lowest responsible bidder, provided the contract amount does not exceed available funds, or to reject all bids; and authorize the Director of Public Works to approve all construction 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) (Fieseler/Aleaf)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
General Government
Clerk of the Board
8.
Approve the minutes of the February 10, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting.
Approved the minutes of the February 10, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting on Consent. |
9.
Ratify the following:
- Resolution No. 26-20 recognizing Jeff Kieffer upon his retirement from Yolo County for his dedicated career and outstanding public service.
. - Resolution No. 26-21 declaring March 2026 as Women's History Month in Yolo County.
- Resolution No. 26-22 declaring March 2026 as National Social Work Month.
- Resolution No. 26-23 proclaiming March 2026 as Civil Grand Jury Awareness Month in Yolo County.
- Resolution No. 26-24 declaring March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Ratified Resolution Nos. 26-20 thru 26-24 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.
Approve revised calendar of meetings of the Board of Supervisors for 2026. (No general fund impact) (Webb)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Human Resources
14.
Adopt Authorized Position and Salary Resolution to implement changes in the Sheriff's Office. ($7,389) (Pannu/Croswell)
Approved Resolution No. 26-25 on Consent. |
Health & Human Services
Behavioral Health and Veterans Services
15.
Adopt budget resolution amending the Health and Human Services Agency budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to reflect an increase of $27,682.07 to the Adult & Aging Criminal Justice Behavioral Health cost center; and approve first amendment to Agreement No. 24-255 with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) to extend the term of the agreement and increase funding for a new contract maximum of $1,850,000. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Morales)
Approved Budget Resolution No. 25-121.16 and Agreement No. 26-37 on Consent. |
16.
Approve agreement with Wellspace Health in the amount of $500,000 from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 for the provision of short-term behavioral health crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-38 on Consent. |
17.
Approve agreement with O’Connell Research, Inc. in the amount of $221,746.88 for the provision of professional and technical assistance related to the Data Driven Recovery Project for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and delegate authority to the Director of the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency, or designee, to: 1) exercise up to three optional one-year extensions for fiscal years 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29, each for an amount less than or equal to $221,746.88 per fiscal year, and 2) issue related option year notices. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-39 on Consent. |
18.
Approve agreement with the City of West Sacramento in the amount of $135,000 for the period of January 1, 2026 through February 29, 2028 for the provision of operational subsidies interim housing through the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 5. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-40 on Consent. |
19.
Approve agreement with the City of West Sacramento in the amount of $15,000 for the period from the Effective Date through February 29, 2028 for the provision of rapid rehousing through the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 5. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-41 on Consent. |
20.
Approve eighth amendment to Agreement No. 24-47 with American Medical Response to extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2026, and add funding in the amount of $510,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for a new contract maximum of $2,703,810, for the period of December 31, 2023 through June 30, 2026 for the provision of mandated Medi-Cal mobile crisis services for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-42 on Consent. |
21.
Approve third amendment to Agreement No. 25-56 with Environmental Alternatives dba EA Family Services to add funding in the amount of $37,600 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for a new contract maximum of $878,713 for the period of November 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, and to add two (2) option years for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 in an amount not to exceed $686,437 per fiscal year, for the provision of transitional housing assistance for transitional-aged youth. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-43 on Consent. |
Eligibility and Employment Services
22.
Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 25-69 with Yolo Wayfarer Center to add $10,500 in funding for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for a new contract maximum of $43,000, for the period of March 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for the provision of subsidized employment training. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-44 on Consent. |
23.
Approve the non-financial three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between La Cooperativa Campesina de CA and the Yolo County Workforce Development Board to assist migrant seasonal farmworkers with Housing Funding. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-45 on Consent. |
Public Health
24.
Approve the Intra-Region Cooperative Agreement with the counties of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Mutual Aid Region IV for the provision of emergency medical and health disaster services through January 22, 2031. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-46 on Consent. |
Social Services
25.
Approve seventh amendment to Agreement No. 22-110 with UC Davis CAARE Center to reduce funding by $35,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for a new contract maximum of $105,000 for the period of January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026, for the provision of bonding and risk assessment and psychological evaluation services to align with projected actuals. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-47 on Consent. |
Law & Justice Services
District Attorney
26.
Approve agreement with Hemming Morse LLC in the amount of $335,000 to provide forensic accounting services through February 28, 2027 to assist in the investigation of complex financial, civil and criminal cases involving violations of California law. (No general fund impact) (Reisig)
Approved Agreement No. 26-48 on Consent. |
Sheriff-Coroner/Public Administrator
27.
Accept the Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Law Enforcement Grant Agreement with the California State Department of Parks and Recreation, adopt a budget resolution adjusting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Sheriff’s Office Patrol budget appropriations by $81,960, and approve the amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Authorized Equipment List. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Lopez/Davis)
Approved Budget Resolution No. 25-121.17 on Consent. |
| INTRODUCTIONS & HONORARY RESOLUTIONS |
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Introductions & Honorary Resolutions
28.
Introductions.
29.
Acknowledge Honorary Resolutions.
- Resolution recognizing Jeff Kieffer upon his retirement from Yolo County for his dedicated career and outstanding public service. (Supervisor Allen)
- Resolution declaring March 2026 as Women's History Month in Yolo County. (Supervisors Vixie Sandy and Allen)
- Resolution declaring March 2026 as National Social Work Month. (Supervisor Frerichs)
- Resolution declaring March 2026 as Civil Grand Jury Awareness Month in Yolo County. (Supervisor Frerichs)
- Resolution declaring March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. (Supervisor Allen)
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
30.
Receive an informational update from representatives of the County Medical Services Program (CMSP) regarding recent state and federal policy changes and their implications for CMSP counties, including Yolo County. (No general fund impact) (Morales) (Est. Staff Presentation: 10 min)
Received an informational update from representatives of the County Medical Services Program (CMSP) regarding recent state and federal policy changes and their implications for CMSP counties, including Yolo County. |
General Government
Financial Services
31.
Receive the 2025-26 Midyear Budget Monitoring report and adopt a budget resolution amending 2025-26 revenues and appropriations. (General fund impact: $168,835) (4/5 vote required) (Haynes/Liddicoet) (Est. Staff Presentation: 10 min)
Minute Order No. 26-17: Approved recommended action by Budget Resolution No. 25-121.18. MOVED BY: Villegas / SECONDED BY: Frerichs AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Health & Human Services
Behavioral Health and Veterans Services
32.
Receive Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Integrated Plan updates relating to the Community Planning Process (CPP) and Program Budget Scenario options for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and request Board approval regarding budget approach for development of the required BHSA Integrated Plan. (No general fund impact) (Morales) (Est. Staff Presentation: 10 min)
Erica Plumb, Ian Evans, Robert Strange, Dan Carson and Petrea Marchand addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. |
Minute Order No. 26-18: Took the following actions:
MOVED BY: Villegas / SECONDED BY: Vixie Sandy AYES: Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. RECUSE: Barajas. |
General Government
Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections
33.
Receive a presentation from the Yolo County Clerk-Recorder on the County's Restrictive Covenant Modification Program (Assembly Bill 1466) regarding the identification and modification of unlawful restrictive covenants in historic property records. (No general fund impact) (Salinas) (Est. Staff Presentation: 15 min)
Written comments from Kate Laddish have been placed into the record. |
Received a presentation from the Yolo County Clerk-Recorder on the County's Restrictive Covenant Modification Program (Assembly Bill 1466) regarding the identification and modification of unlawful restrictive covenants in historic property records. |
Human Resources
34.
Reappoint Phil Pogledich as County Counsel for an additional four-year term commencing August 30, 2026, and approve a second amendment to his Employment Agreement. (General fund impact: $28,975) (Pannu) (Est. Staff Presentation: 5 min)
Written comments from Kate Laddish have been placed into the record. |
Minute Order No. 26-19: Approved recommended action by Agreement No. 26-49. MOVED BY: Villegas / SECONDED BY: Vixie Sandy AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Board of Supervisors
35.
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 Villegas and Allen)
- Committee on Capital Investments update. (Supervisors Villegas and Barajas)
- Fire Sustainability Ad Hoc Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Vixie Sandy and Barajas)
Received Board reports. |
36.
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
37.
Action items and reports from the County Administrator. (Webb)
- Presidential Executive Order Tracker
Received County Administrator's report. |
| CLOSED SESSION |
Closed Session
38.
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: Michael Webb, County Administrator; Philip 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: Michael Webb, County Administrator; Philip Pogledich, County Counsel
Negotiating Parties: Ave Lambert (Yolo Food Hub Network)
X (Price) X (Terms of Payment)
39.
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
40.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation: 1 case(s)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation: 1 case(s)
41.
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)
42.
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)
43.
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
44.
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
45.
Public Report of action taken in Closed Session.
It was reported out of Closed Session that the Board of Supervisors authorized the County to participate as a party in the proceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission related to the Rural Energy Network’s Business Plan and Yolo County joining the network as a member. The CPUC Proceeding number is R-2504010. |
| ADJOURNMENT |
In memory of:
- Larry Dean (Supervisors Frerichs and Allen)
- John Lofland (Supervisor Frerichs)
Next meeting scheduled for: March 24, 2026