To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: County Counsel
Meeting Date: November 3, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Katharine L. Elliott |
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707-234-6885 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Second Amendment to BOS Agreement No. 25-045 with Jones Mayer in the Amount of $100,000 for a New Total of $200,000, to Continue to Provide Advice and Representation Regarding County of Mendocino Liability and Litigation, Effective Upon Execution through June 30, 2027
Vote Requirement: 4/5ths
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve second amendment to BOS Agreement No. 25-045 with Jones Mayer, in the amount of $100,000 for a new total of $200,000, to continue to provide advice and representation regarding County of Mendocino liability and litigation, effective upon execution through June 30, 2027; and authorize the Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On May 20, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved Agreement No. 25-045 with Jones Mayer in the amount of $50,000 to provide legal services for the litigation matter of April James et al. v. Matthew Kendall et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District, Case No. 1:25-cv-03736-RMI. On October 7, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved Agreement No. 25-045-A1 amending the agreement amount by $50,000 for a new total of $100,000.
Summary of Request:
County Counsel provides legal representation, advice and counsel to the County, its governing Board of Supervisors, County Departments, various special districts, and other public agencies, as mandated and authorized by California statutes and local ordinances. The County has retained various outside law firms to represent the County in a variety of legal matters, to provide specialized legal services and to defend and represent the County in complex litigation. Jones Mayer provides legal services for the litigation matter of April James et al. v. Matthew Kendall et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District, Case No. 1:25-cv-03736-RMI.
County Counsel and Risk will monitor and approve the law firm’s legal representation in all aspects. All legal services invoices will be reviewed by County Counsel and Risk for payment.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide direction to staff.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Supplemental Information Available Online At: n/a
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: 0713-863320 |
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current f/y cost: $115,840.20 |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Megan Shandel, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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