To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Agriculture
Meeting Date: May 19, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Angela Godwin |
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707-234-6830 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 30 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Informational Presentation Regarding Neglected and Abandoned Vineyards in Mendocino County
(Sponsor: Agriculture)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Accept informational presentation regarding neglected and abandoned vineyards in Mendocino County.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
This presentation will provide an overview of neglected and abandoned vineyards in Mendocino County and explain how these sites can become pest and disease reservoirs threatening the economic viability of active vineyards. When the Agricultural Commissioner deems these neglected and abandoned vineyards to be a public nuisance, it requires the County’s engagement. Existing County Code provides authority to address any public nuisance, and new State legislation authorized under AB 732 provides additional tools to complement this existing authority. The Department’s preferred approach includes education, and good-faith efforts from landowners to voluntarily abate nuisance conditions. Stronger response from the County may be required in certain instances, to ensure the protection of active vineyards and/or the larger farming economy.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide direction to staff.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Thriving Economy
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Unknown |
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current f/y cost: Unknown |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: Unknown |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/A |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved with Direction |
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Date: May 19, 2026 |
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