Board of Supervisors 9/15/2026 - Reupload

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on September 15, 2026, with extensive public commentary focusing on housing issues, environmental concerns, and community health services. Key procurement-related discussions included the Planning and Building Services presentation on California Assembly Bill 2,533, which establishes a statewide amnesty program for legalizing non-permitted accessory dwelling units (ADUs) built before 2020. The board accepted the informational report and agreed to form an ad hoc committee to explore housing development options, including amnesty programs beyond the state law. Another significant agenda item was the discussion and unanimous approval of an ad hoc committee to research waterless composting toilet options for rural areas, aiming to address septic system challenges and support affordable housing. The board also approved a license and operations agreement with the City of Fort Bragg for managing the Veterans Memorial Hall. Additionally, the board authorized Planning and Building Services to solicit a request for proposal (RFP) for architectural historian services to update the inventory of historic structures. The meeting included a comprehensive Health Summit addressing the impacts of federal HR1 Medi-Cal eligibility changes, with presentations from health providers and social services outlining challenges related to coverage loss, work requirements, and community health impacts. The board took a position opposing AB 1383, a bill affecting public safety pension reforms, citing long-term financial concerns. Several policy and community engagement initiatives were discussed, with multiple motions passed to advance housing, environmental, and health-related projects and studies.