Christopher J. Schmidt

The agenda encompasses a wide range of administrative, financial, and policy-related items. Key discussion topics include the approval of professional service agreements for bridge replacement projects, the adoption of an ordinance regarding mobile home rent control hearings, and the proclamation of Elder Abuse Awareness Month. The Board also addressed closed session items concerning public employee performance evaluations, labor negotiations, and personnel appointments. Additionally, a public hearing was scheduled to solicit community comments regarding the closeout of a CDBG Program Income Grant Award.

The Board discussed and took action on several items, including the declaration of a local emergency for culvert pipe repairs on Willow Springs Drive, recognition of unanticipated revenue for the CalAIM Justice-Involved Initiative, and adoption of resolutions proclaiming Emergency Medical Services Week and National Travel and Tourism Week. Additionally, the Board considered an administrative match agreement with the Area 12 Agency on Aging, the amendment of a stipulated judgment for the Jamestown Mine Site remediation, a temporary concession agreement for the Lake Tulloch RV, Campground, and Marina, and infrastructure repairs at the Tulloch Reservoir Public Fishing Access project. Various closed session items regarding employee appointments, performance evaluations, and labor negotiations were also addressed.

The meeting agenda encompasses several key items, including the adoption of an Employer-Employee Relations Policy and a cooperative service agreement with the USDA for wildlife damage management. Key business topics include an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the University of California Cooperative Extension, acceptance of the Community Corrections Partnership budget, and the consideration of mobile home rent control hearings. Additionally, the Board plans to review a three-year program and expenditure plan for behavioral health, support for a wildfire coordinator grant proposal, and an MOU for mental health services at the regional juvenile facility. Departmental actions include the appointment of the County Counsel and the adoption of a road maintenance project list for fiscal year 2026-2027. The Board will also conduct closed sessions regarding anticipated litigation, performance evaluations, and labor negotiations.

The Board of Supervisors discussed various administrative and financial agenda items. Key topics included the approval of Medi-Cal County Inmate Program agreements, the acceptance of a public road and utility easement, and the approval of grant agreements with California State University, Fresno Foundation for perinatal health services, the Yosemite Community College District for firefighter internship programs, and the California Department of Veterans Affairs for mental health transportation services. Additionally, the Board addressed revenue recognition for a DEA grant for cannabis suppression, adopted the California Joint Strategy for Sustainable Outdoor Recreation and Wildfire Resilience, and continued local emergency declarations related to the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire. Other business involved closed sessions for a performance evaluation and litigation conference, as well as a presentation regarding the service launch planning for Pioneer Community Energy.

The Board of Supervisors addressed several agenda items, including the adoption of resolutions to recognize National Public Works Week, National Police Week, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Historic Preservation Month. Key business included accepting the Notice of Completion for debris removal operations, amending the PRISM agreement, approving an agricultural setback reduction, and authorizing infrastructure funding applications. The Board also reviewed residential treatment service agreements, computer server purchases, and emergency repairs to culvert pipes. Additionally, the Board considered establishing mobilehome park rent control fees, updating governance manuals, conducting various closed session appointments and performance evaluations, and discussing countywide employee background check standards.