To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Board of Supervisors
Meeting Date: June 23, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Chair Norvell |
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707-463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Supervisor Cline |
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707-463-4441 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 45 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including a Report Out from Chair Norvell and Supervisor Cline Regarding Progress on City of Ukiah’s Proposed Change of Organization and Annexation, and Acceptance of Staff Report
(Sponsors: Chair Norvell and Supervisor Cline)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Accept staff report and provide direction to staff on County’s next steps regarding City of Ukiah’s proposed Change of Organization and Annexation.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On June 5, 2024, during item 3c) the Board adopted a resolution approving a Master Tax Sharing Agreement (MTSA) between the County of Mendocino, the City of Fort Bragg, the City of Point Area, the City of Ukiah, and the City of Willits.
On May 6, 2025, during item 4j) the Board created an Ad Hoc Committee to work with the CEO through the consultation process required by the Master Tax Sharing Agreement with the City of Ukiah, regarding the City’s proposed change of organization as discussed at the April 16, 2025, city council meeting.
On May 20, 2025, during item 4h), Supervisor Cline brought forward an item for discussion and possible action including direction to staff to analyze the fiscal and operational Impact of the City of Ukiah's Proposed Change of Organization and Annexation as Discussed at the April 16, 2025, City Council Meeting (Sponsor: Supervisor Cline). Direction was given to staff.
On June 24, 2025, item 4f) Supervisor Williams brought forward a resolution terminating BOS Agreement No. 24-085 (Master Tax Sharing Agreement) between the County of Mendocino and the Cities of Ukiah, Willits, Fort Bragg, and Point Arena, due to fiscal and operational impacts arising from the first proposed annexation under the agreement; authorizing notification of signatory cities and Mendocino LAFCO; and direction to staff to notify LAFCO that the County anticipates the proposed annexation would create a substantial risk to the provision of mandated public protection services, consistent with the framework established by Mendocino County Policy #13 (Annexations). Direction was provided to the Ad Hoc Committee.
On April 7, 2026, the Board adopted a resolution approving a Zero Tax Sharing Agreement with the City of Ukiah for the Ukiah Corporation Yard Annexation (1 Carousel Lane), Mendocino Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) File No A-2025-06.
Summary of Request:
Discuss potential benefits and impacts related to the City of Ukiah’s Change of Organization and Annexation. The following are potential items for discussion.
• Benefits of an annexation
• Consequences if an annexation does not proceed
• Community support
• County and City collaboration
• County’s fiscal sustainability and ability to fulfill its state and constitutional obligations.
o Mendocino County Policy #13 (Annexations), which states that annexations will not be favored until a formula for distribution of public revenues generated by areas to be annexed is developed to pay for continuing County obligations.
• Economic development expectation
• Potential alternatives to achieve the same goal as an annexation
Timeline
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide alternative direction to staff
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: District 1 District 2 District 5
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At:
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: General Fund |
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current f/y cost: $0 |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: Varies |
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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: 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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