To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Executive Office
Meeting Date: October 7, 2025
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Darcie Antle |
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707-463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Kelly Hansen |
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707-463-4441 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Ratification of Letter of Opposition for Assembly Bill 339 (Ortega) - Local Public Employee Organizations: Notice Requirements
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Ratify letter of opposition for Assembly Bill 339 (Ortega) - local public employee organizations: notice requirements.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board of Supervisors ratified letter of opposition for Assembly Bill 339 (Ortega) on April 8, 2025, and June 24, 2025.
The Board of Supervisors regularly issues support letters that align with the 2025 Legislative Platform. These letters advocate for adequate and ongoing federal and state funding, timely distribution of resources, increased local authority, and flexibility in administering and providing services.
Summary of Request:
Since the County's previous letters were submitted, the proposed legislation has progressed through the legislative process. It is now enrolled and has been sent to the Governor for signature or veto. To ensure that the County's concerns remain part of the official record and are communicated effectively to relevant decision-makers, it is necessary to submit a follow-up letter. This letter will reaffirm the County's position, highlight any ongoing or unresolved issues, and urge the Governor to veto the measure. Continued engagement is essential to advocate for the County's interests and ensure that its voice is represented throughout the bill's progression.
The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act contains various provisions that govern collective bargaining of local represented employees and delegates jurisdiction to the Public Employment Relations Board to resolve disputes and enforce the statutory duties and rights of local public agency employers and employees. Current law requires the governing body of a public agency to meet and confer in good faith regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment with representatives of recognized employee organizations. Current law requires the governing body of a public agency, and boards and commissions designated by law or by the governing body, to give reasonable written notice, except in cases of emergency, as specified, to each recognized employee organization affected of any ordinance, rule, resolution, or regulation directly relating to matters within the scope of representation proposed to be adopted by the governing body or the designated boards and commissions.
This bill would require the governing body of a public agency, and boards and commissions designated by law or by the governing body of a public agency, to give the recognized employee organization no less than 120 days’ written notice before issuing a request for proposals, request for quotes, or renewing or extending an existing contract to perform services that are within the scope of work of the job classifications represented by the recognized employee organization. The bill would require the notice to include specified information, including the anticipated duration of the contract.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not ratify letter of opposition and provide alternative direction.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: Bill Text - AB-339 Local public employee organizations: notice requirements. <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB339>
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AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: October 7, 2025 |
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