Legislation Details

File #: 26-0921    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/25/2026 In control: Executive Office
On agenda: 10/6/2026 Final action:
Title: Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of Resolution Ratifying the Local Emergency Related to the Developing 2026-2027 El Niño Event and Winter Storm Season as Proclaimed by the Interim Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services (Sponsor: Executive Office) Vote Requirement: Majority
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. EL Nino Emergency Proclamation

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  Executive Office

Meeting Date:  October 6, 2026

 

Department Contact:  

Sara Pierce

Phone: 

707-463-4441

 

Item Type:   Regular Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of Resolution Ratifying the Local Emergency Related to the Developing 2026-2027 El Niño Event and Winter Storm Season as Proclaimed by the Interim Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services

(Sponsor: Executive Office)

 

Vote Requirement:  Majority

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Adopt Resolution Ratifying the Local Emergency Related to the Developing 2026-2027 El Niño Event and Winter Storm Season as proclaimed by the Interim Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

None.                     

 

Summary of Request: 

Government Code section 8630 and Mendocino County Code section 7.04.050 empowers the Mendocino County Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when said county is affected, or likely to be affected, by a public calamity and the Board of Supervisors is not in session, subject to ratification by the Board of Supervisors within seven days.

 

The potential impacts of the 2026-2027 El Niño and winter storm season may exceed the County's normal day-to-day operational capabilities and may require extraordinary preparedness measures, expedited procurement, additional personnel and contractual resources, and enhanced coordination with neighboring jurisdictions, regional agencies, the State of California, federal agencies, utility providers, transportation agencies, and other public and private partners.

 

This item requests the Board of Supervisors to adopt the resolution ratifying the proclamation of a local emergency by the Director of Emergency Services due to the threatened existence of extreme peril to safety of persons and property due to the development of a strong and likely historic El Niño event.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Return to staff for alternative handling.                     

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Prepared and Resilient County

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                                                                    

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: n/a

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: N/A

current f/y cost: N/A

budget clarification: N/A

annual recurring cost: N/A

budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/A

revenue agreement: N/A

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes

CEO Liaison: Executive Office                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Item Status

Date: Date Executed

Executed Item Type: item

 

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