Mendocino Council of Governments 4/6/2026

The Mendocino Council of Governments held a meeting on April 6, 2026, focusing primarily on regional transportation planning, budget development, and grant applications. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the regional housing needs allocation methodology, which was deferred for further revision based on state feedback, and the draft 2026-27 budget overview presented by Michael Via. The budget highlighted allocations for various transportation programs, including the Local Transportation Fund (LTF), bike and pedestrian programs, and planning projects, with a budget workshop scheduled for May 4 and final approval anticipated in June. Additionally, the council discussed ongoing and upcoming grant applications, such as the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program for a Yukaya area transit center, and the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program for a multimodal circulation intersection improvement study. Project updates were provided on the Menescino County Sea Level Rise Roadway Impact Study and the Pavement Management Program, both involving consultant contracts and data collection efforts. The meeting also included reports on workforce development initiatives related to energy efficiency and heat pump technology training. No contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this session, but several action items and grant applications were noted for future consideration.