County of Yolo

The agenda includes a public hearing regarding the Conflict of Interest Code, the adoption of policies including a conflict of interest code, rules of conduct, filming policy, and commercial account use, as well as the appointment of fiscal year signatories. Financial items involve a review of court distributions, passport activity, and bank activity reports. Operational items include the acquisition of California Civil Jury Instructions and a proposed salary adjustment for the law library assistant.

The County of Yolo's 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, as integrated into its 2026 Intergovernmental Advocacy Policy, establishes a clear framework for the County's advocacy efforts. This strategic direction is founded on six key pillars: Thriving Residents, Collaborative Community, Sustainable Environment, Flourishing Agriculture, Robust Economy, and Operational Excellence. The plan guides the County's specific federal and state policy objectives across various departments, ensuring that advocacy aligns with and advances these overarching strategic goals and values.

The Yolo County Community Health Assessment outlines the county's significant health needs (SHNs) and key factors influencing public health for the 2023-2025 period. It identifies eleven priority SHNs, highlights vulnerable populations including families living in poverty, rural communities, and communities of color, and addresses foundational issues such as systemic racism and inequitable access. The assessment also details community assets and serves as a foundational document for developing a Community Health Improvement Plan to create equitable paths to health and wellbeing for all residents.

The meeting included discussions on the Yuba City office move, focusing on negotiations for a new facility on Butte House Road, including tenant improvements and layout considerations. Also on the agenda was a regional agency financial update, covering the closure of 2021 with all three counties under budget, the final allocation letter from the California Department of Child Support Services, and the use of a funding calculator to manage the allocation and understand the glide path for potential adjustments based on caseload and expenses.

The meeting included introductions of the committee members and staff. The committee discussed and approved the draft bylaws. The committee members also discussed the meeting frequency for 2021 and considered the recommendation for two meetings annually, one in February/March to focus on the budget and performance, and another in August/September to discuss priorities and performance planning.