Annette Ybarra

The Board of Supervisors discussed various items, including a closed session regarding labor negotiations and a public employee appointment for the director of behavioral health services. A proclamation was presented recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, highlighting local activities, partnerships, and resources to promote mental health awareness. The Board also reviewed a report concerning the 2026 cherry harvest losses due to adverse weather conditions and heard a presentation honoring the first-place win of Madera High School and Madera South High School teams at the California Builder Exchange Design Build Competition.

The commission held a meeting to conduct several personnel and administrative actions. Key discussion topics included the adoption of various eligible lists for employment and promotion, the approval of several new job announcements, and the extension of multiple existing eligible lists. The commission also elected its president and vice president for the 2026 term, approved amendments to job descriptions for automotive technicians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, and authorized the reclassification of certain employees to different merit system services classifications.

The commission addressed several routine consent items, including the adoption of various eligible lists for multiple positions, approval of new job announcements, adoption of eligible lists for promotion by competitive standards, and the adoption of lists for merit systems services. Additionally, the commission approved the extension of eligible lists for Business System Analyst I and Correctional Lieutenant. Regular business included the consideration and approval of the amendment to the Classification Plan, the adoption of the Classification Specification, and the determination of the overtime status and unit designation for the Health Informatics Analyst I-II role.

The committee meeting covered a weather and water supply outlook, highlighting statewide snowpack levels and reservoir status. Staff provided a progress report on implementation of board-adopted policies, including meter calibration, education, and domestic well mitigation. The meeting featured a presentation on the updated summary of rules booklet, which includes revised allocation tables, status updates on groundwater sustainability plans, and guidance for growers. A financial update was also presented, detailing revenue sources, expenditures for professional services and regulatory compliance, and a status report on the fiscal year budget.

The Board discussed personnel and legal matters in closed session, including labor negotiations, employee appointments, and ongoing litigation. In open session, the Board held a memorial and moment of silence for community leaders who recently passed away. Additionally, the Board recognized Public Service Recognition Week and acknowledged county staff for their contributions to community projects. Finally, a request for a recusal was made regarding an item on the consent calendar.