To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Probation
Meeting Date: June 23, 2026
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Katie F. Ford |
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707-234-6910 |
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Department Contact: |
Izen Locatelli |
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707-234-6910 |
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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 Retroactive Agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc., in the amount of $341,760 to Provide Facilitation of Restorative Justice Youth Court Services for the Period of November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve retroactive Agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc., in the amount of $341,760 to provide facilitation of Restorative Justice Youth Court services for the period of November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027; authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the maximum contract amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On February 9, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved the submission of a grant application for State of California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 64 Cohort 2 Public Health and Safety Grant Program in an amount up to $1 million to re-establish Teen Peer Court Program as the Restorative Justice Youth Court for Mendocino County.
On March 1, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc., to provide facilitation of Restorative Justice Youth Court services for the period of March 1, 2022, through October 31, 2024, in accordance with the BSCC Proposition 64 Cohort 2 grant.
On October 22, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc., to provide facilitation of Restorative Justice Youth Court services for the period of November 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, as also approved by the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) utilizing Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) funds.
On April 22, 2025, the Mendocino County Juvenile Justice Consolidated Plan, including the Proposed JJCPA 2025-26 Budget, which included the RCS Restorative Justice Youth Court costs, was presented to and approved by the Board of Supervisors.
On April 21, 2026, the Mendocino County Juvenile Justice Consolidated Plan, including the Proposed JJCPA 2026-27 Budget, which included the RCS Restorative Justice Youth Court costs, was presented to and approved by the Board of Supervisors.
Summary of Request:
On May 13, 2021, the Board of State and Community Corrections approved our grant submission in the amount of $866,484.00 to establish the Restorative Justice Youth Court (RJYC). RJYC is a program run by teens for teens. The objective of the RJYC is to interrupt the developing pattern of criminal behavior in referred juveniles by promoting self-esteem, motivation for self-improvement, forming a healthy attitude toward authority, and increasing education. Mendocino County Probation partnered with the Arbor-Drug Free Communities Coalition (a division of Redwood Community Services, Inc.) and utilized grant funds to establish the RJYC. Using youth-driven, restorative approaches the RJYC partners with high-risk youth and young adults to advocate for restorative justice practices in schools and law enforcement, providing trauma-informed alternatives to the juvenile justice system and school-based suspensions. Youth participate in peer-to-peer support and mentorship activities to increase protective factors and independent living skills. To ensure equity to access across the community, program services are provided through a varied model of service, with both in-person and virtual activities.
When the Grant period ended effective October 31, 2024, the JJCC and the Probation Department included the RJYC as part of the Mendocino County Juvenile Justice Consolidated Plan and approved funding for the program utilizing JJCPA funds through June 30, 2025. The JJCC again approved JJCPA funding for the program for both the FY2025-26 and the FY2026-27 plan years. The Board of Supervisors approved the Consolidated plans and the JJCPA funding plans for FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 on April 22, 2025, and April 21, 2026, respectively. The continuation of the RJYC builds on the success of this comprehensive restorative juvenile justice diversion program and serves the youth of Mendocino County. The program is 100% funded with JJCPA funds.
This agreement is retroactive due to the need to clarify and restructure program deliverables, staffing positions and payment terms. Additionally, there was a gap in communication due to an unknown issue with the contractor’s point of contact email. Funding of this program was approved by the JJCC for both the FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 budget years. These budgets were approved by the Board of Supervisors on April 22, 2025, and April 21, 2026, respectively.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) funds |
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current f/y cost: $167,056 |
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budget clarification: 862189 |
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annual recurring cost: $174,704 (year 2) |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, 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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