TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Supervisor Norvell
MEETING DATE: July 21, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Chair Norvell
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee Regarding the Response to the 2025-2026 Grand Jury Reports Titled "From Policy to Practice: Digging Deeper into the Board of Supervisors Oversight of Planning and Building Services" and "Continuity Compliance Report"
(Sponsor: Chair Norvell)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Appoint an Ad Hoc Committee regarding the response to the 2025-2026 Grand Jury reports titled "From Policy to Practice: Digging Deeper into the Board of Supervisors Oversight of Planning and Building Services" and "Continuity Compliance Report".
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board of Supervisors has not taken any action on this year's request for response from the Grand Jury on this report.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Mendocino County Grand Jury issues various reports each year. The Grand Jury is permitted to request the Board of Supervisors to respond to some or all of their Findings and Recommendations in each report. State law requires the Board of Supervisors to respond to the Grand Jury's Findings and Recommendations no later than 90 days after issuance of the report. The Board is being requested to review/comment and possibly appoint an Ad Hoc Committee to communicate with County Counsel with its response to the 2025-2026 Grand Jury reports "From Policy to Practice: Digging Deeper into the Board of Supervisors Oversight of Planning and Building Services" and "Continuity of Compliance Report", which were released on June 24, 2026.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Provide alternate direction to staff or Chair.
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: An Effective County Government
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
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