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File #: 26-0372    Version: Name:
Type: Approval Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/31/2026 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 4/7/2026 Final action:
Title: Discussion and Possible Action Including Consideration of the Formation of an Ad Hoc Committee Appointing Supervisors Mulheren and Cline to Work with County Staff Regarding Justice Facilities Coordination and Future Use of County Properties in Ukiah by 1. Exploring Opportunities to Relocate Justice-related Offices Including the District Attorney, Public Defender, Alternate Defender, Probation Department Functions to Locations in Closer Proximity to the New Ukiah Courthouse; 2. Evaluate the Potential Relocation of the Ukiah Branch Library within the Same General Area to Support a Centralized Civic Services Hub; and 3. Along with the Mendocino County Superior Court Assess and Provide Recommendations Regarding the Future Use, Redevelopment or Disposition of the Existing County Courthouse Located on State Street (Sponsors: Supervisor Mulheren and Supervisor Cline)
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Supervisor Mulheren and Supervisor Cline
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2026


DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Mulheren
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Cline
PHONE:
707-463-4441






ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda

TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 Minutes


AGENDA TITLE:
title
Discussion and Possible Action Including Consideration of the Formation of an Ad Hoc Committee Appointing Supervisors Mulheren and Cline to Work with County Staff Regarding Justice Facilities Coordination and Future Use of County Properties in Ukiah by 1. Exploring Opportunities to Relocate Justice-related Offices Including the District Attorney, Public Defender, Alternate Defender, Probation Department Functions to Locations in Closer Proximity to the New Ukiah Courthouse; 2. Evaluate the Potential Relocation of the Ukiah Branch Library within the Same General Area to Support a Centralized Civic Services Hub; and 3. Along with the Mendocino County Superior Court Assess and Provide Recommendations Regarding the Future Use, Redevelopment or Disposition of the Existing County Courthouse Located on State Street
(Sponsors: Supervisor Mulheren and Supervisor Cline)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Appoint Supervisors Mulheren and Cline to serve as an Ad Hoc Committee to work with County staff regarding Justice Facilities Coordination and future use of County properties in Ukiah by 1. explore opportunities to relocate justice-related offices including the District Attorney, Public Defender, Alternate Defender, Probation Department functions to locations in closer proximity to the new Ukiah Courthouse; 2. evaluate the potential relocation of the Ukiah Branch Library within the same general area to support a centralized civic services hub; and 3. along with the Mendocino County Superior Court assess and provide recommendations regarding the future use, redevelopment or disposition of the existing County Courthouse located on State S...

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