INYO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TRINA ORRILL • JEFF GRIFFITHS • SCOTT MARCELLIN • JENNIFER ROESER • WILL WADELTON DAVID FRASER DARCY ISRAEL COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ASST. CLERK OF THE BOARD DAN TOTHEROH • JEFF GRIFFITHS • RICK PUCCI • JENNIFER ROESER • MATT KINGSLEY AGENDA Board of Supervisors Room - County Administrative Center 224 North Edwards, Independence, California NOTICES TO THE PUBLIC: (1) This meeting is accessible to the public both in person and, for convenience, via Zoom webinar. The Zoom webinar is accessible to the public at https://zoom.us/j/868254781. The meeting may also be accessed by telephone at the following numbers: (669) 900-6833; (346) 248-7799; (253) 215-8782; (929) 205-6099; (301) 715-8592; (312) 626-6799. Webinar ID: 868 254 781. 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REGULAR MEETING May 26, 2026 8:30 AM 1) Public Comment on Closed Session Item(s) Comments will be accepted at this time related strictly to items on the Closed Session portion of the agenda. Comments will be limited to three minutes. CLOSED SESSION 2) Conference with County's Labor Negotiators – Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 – Regarding employee organizations: Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA); Inyo County Correctional Officers Association (ICCOA); Inyo County Employees Association (ICEA); Inyo County Probation Peace Officers Association (ICPPOA); IHSS Workers; Law Enforcement Administrators’ Association (LEAA). Unrepresented employees: all. County designated representatives – County Administrative Officer David Fraser, Assistant County Administrative Officer Denelle Carrington, Assistant Personnel Director Keri Oney, County Counsel John-Carl Vallejo, and Assistant County Counsel Christy Milovich. 3) Existing Litigation – Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code §54956.9 – Name of case: City of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles v. Inyo County Board of Supervisors, et al. Inyo County Superior Court Case No. 12908 4) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) – Name of case: Inyo v. Wolverine/Inyo, LLC et. al. (Case No. 23UC70164). P. O. Drawer N | 224 N. Edwards Street | Independence, CA 93526 Page 1 of 9 5) Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Government Code §54956.8 – Property: APN 005-146- 07. Agency Negotiators: Meaghan McCamman, John-Carl Vallejo, David Fraser, Denelle Carrington. Negotiating parties: 1) Jeff Potter, H&M Investment Advisors, Inc.; and 2) Bryan Marseilles. Under negotiation: price and terms of payment. 6) Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Government Code §54956.8 – Property: APN 004-020- 09. Agency Negotiators: Meaghan McCamman, John-Carl Vallejo, David Fraser, Denelle Carrington. Negotiating parties: Nathan Sill. Under negotiation: price and terms of payment. OPEN SESSION (With the exception of timed items, which cannot be heard prior to their scheduled time, all open-session items may be considered at any time and in any order during the meeting in the Board’s discretion.) 10 A.M. 7) Pledge of Allegiance 8) Report on Closed Session as Required by Law 9) Public Comment Comments will be accepted at this time related to subjects not included on the agenda. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Per the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Board is prohibited from responding to or taking action on items not included on the agenda. 10) Board Member Reports The Board will provide updates on recent or upcoming meetings, important issues discussed or to be discussed at those meetings, and any projects being explored. 11) County Department Reports 12) Introduction - New Deputy County Counsel Eric Chilton will be introduced to the Board. 13) Employee Service Milestones - The Board of Supervisors will recognize employees who reached service milestones during the first quarter of 2026. CONSENT AGENDA (Items that are considered routine and are approved in a single motion; approval recommended by the County Administrator) 14) Approval of Minutes from the Regular April 28 and May 12 Board of Supervisors Meetings Clerk of the Board | Assistant Clerk of the Board Recommended Action: Approve the minutes from the regular April 28, 2026 and May 12, 2026 Board of Supervisors meetings. P. O. 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Edwards Street | Independence, CA 93526 Page 2 of 9 15) Resolution Designating Inyo Council for the Arts as a California Arts Council Partner to Inyo County Community Organization | Assistant Clerk of the Board Recommended Action: Approve Resolution No. 2026-19, titled, "A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors, County of Inyo, State of California Designating Inyo Council for the Arts as a California Arts Council Partner to Inyo County," and authorize the Chairperson to sign. 16) Emergency Medical Services Cost Sharing Agreement Amendment No. 3 County Administrator | Anna Scott Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No. 3 to the agreement among the County of Inyo, the Bishop Paiute Tribe, and the City of Bishop to continue cost-sharing the financial support necessary to maintain uninterrupted 911 Emergency Medical Services within the Bishop Operating Area for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, or until a long-term EMS contract is awarded, whichever occurs first, contingent upon the Board's approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. 17) Three-Year Contract with Dell Inc. for Provision of Microsoft Email, Office Suite, and Other Cloud Services County Administrator - Information Services | Noam Shendar, Abhilash Itharaju Recommended Action: A) Declare Dell Inc. of Round Rock, TX, a sole-source provider of Microsoft cloud services, including email, calendar and collaboration; and B) Authorize the Chief Information Officer, with the concurrence of County Counsel, to enter into an agreement between the County of Inyo and Dell Inc. of Round Rock, TX, for the provision of Microsoft cloud services in an amount not to exceed $828,353.28 for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029. 18) Maternal Child Adolescent Health (MCAH) Agreement Health & Human Services - First 5 | Anna Scott Recommended Action: Approve the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Agreement No. 202614 between the County of Inyo and the California Department of Public Health in the total amount of $1,476,204 in State and Federal funding, including $1,236,174 for California Home Visiting Program (CHVP) activities and $240,030 for Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) activities, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, contingent upon the Board’s adoption of future budgets, and authorize the Health and Human Services Director and MCAH Director to sign all associated Agreement Funding Application, Policy Compliance, and Certification documents. P. O. Drawer N | 224 N. Edwards Street | Independence, CA 93526 Page 3 of 9 19) Behavioral Health Advisory Board Appointment Health & Human Services | Anna Scott Recommended Action: Appoint Hayley Carter to an unexpired three-year term on the Behavioral Health Advisory Board ending June 30, 2029. 20) Amendment No. 2 to Contract with GHC (Generations Health Care) of Upland SNF, LLC, DBA Heritage Park Nursing Center Health & Human Services - Behavioral Health | Anna Scott Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No. 2 to the contract between the County of Inyo and GHC (Generations Health Care) of Upland SNF, LLC, DBA Heritage Park Nursing Center for the provision of Hospital Inpatient Psychiatric Services, increasing the contract amount by $45,000 to an amount not to exceed $147,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and authorize the Health and Human Services Director to sign. 21) Contract with Egan Civil, Inc. to Provide County Surveyor Services Public Works | Ashley Helms Recommended Action: A) Approve the contract between the County of Inyo and Egan Civil, Inc. of Palm Desert, CA for the provision of County Surveyor services in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, contingent upon the Board’s approval of future budgets, and authorize the Chairperson to sign upon gathering of all signatures; and B) Appoint Benjamin Egan, LS 8756, as the County Surveyor. 22) Contract for Independence Jail Fencing Project Public Works | Marc Lucas Recommended Action: A) Award the contract for the Independence Jail Fencing project to Yukon Fencing Co. Inc. of Bakersfield, CA as the successful bidder; B) Approve the construction contract between the County of Inyo and Yukon Fencing Co. Inc. of Bakersfield, CA in the amount of $276,652.50, and authorize the Chairperson to sign; and C) Authorize the Public Works Assistant Director to execute all other project contract documents, including contract change orders, to the extent permitted by Public Contract Code section 20142 and other applicable laws. 23) Contract between County of Inyo and Preferred Septic and Disposal, Inc. of Bishop, CA for Trash Disposal and Recycling Services for County Facilities Public Works | Cap Aubrey Recommended Action: Approve the contract between the County of Inyo and Preferred Septic and P. O. Drawer N | 224 N. Edwards Street | Independence, CA 93526 Page 4 of 9 Disposal, Inc. of Bishop, CA, as a sole-source provider of Trash Disposal and Recycling Services for County facilities, in an amount not to exceed $253,912.86 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, contingent upon the Board's approval of future budgets, and authorize the Chairperson to sign. 24) Tecopa Campground Main Panel Upgrade Change Order No. 1 Public Works | Ashley Helms Recommended Action: Authorize the Inyo County Assistant CAO to execute Change Order No. 1 with D&J Electric Services LLC in the amount of $7,250.00 for the temporary power connection required to energize the sewer lagoon aeration system. 25) Contract between Inyo County and CrisisReadyLab LLC to develop the Inyo County Evacuation Route Resilience Plan Public Works | Justine Kokx Recommended Action: Approve the agreement between the County of Inyo and CrisisReadyLab LLC of Denver, CO for the development of the Inyo County Evacuation Route Resilience Plan (ERRP) in an amount not to exceed $228,830 for the period of May 26, 2026 through June 30, 2028,contingent upon the Board’s approval of future budgets, and authorize the Chairperson to sign. 26) Purchase Order to Purchase an Atlas Copco Model XAS 185 KUBOTA T4F Air Compressor Public Works | Shannon Platt Recommended Action: A) Declare Quinn Power Systems a sole-source provider of an Atlas Copco Model XAS 185 KUBOTA T4F Air Compressor; and B) Approve a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $34,571.86, payable to Quinn Power Systems for an Atlas Copco Model XAS 185 KUBOTA T4F Air Compressor. 27) Trade-in of Duty Weapons Sheriff | Tim Noonan Recommended Action: A) Determine that inventoried duty weapons are no longer required for public use pursuant to Inyo County Code Section 6.28.040; B) Authorize the trade-in of duty weapons in the amount of $59,603.00 to Bishop Defense of Meridian, ID; and C) Authorize the purchase of twenty-one (21) rifles with accessories for $943.98 with trade-in. P. O. Drawer N | 224 N. Edwards Street | Independence, CA 93526 Page 5 of 9 28) Purchase of Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Public Works | Shannon Platt Recommended Action: A) Declare Core and Main of Selma CA, the successful bidder for the reinforced concrete box culvert, in accordance with Bid No. RD26-01; and B) Authorize the purchase order for the reinforced concrete box culvert in an amount not to exceed $84,035. REGULAR AGENDA 11 A.M. 29) Consideration of Owens River Water Trail Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and Public Hearing Water Department | Holly Alpert 30 minutes (10 min. Presentation / 20 min. Discussion) Recommended Action: A) Conduct a public hearing on the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Owens River Water Trail project; B) Certify the EIR and adopt required California Environmental Quality Act findings by approving and authorizing the Chairperson to sign Resolution No. 2026-20 titled, "A Resolution of the Board of Superviors of the County of Inyo, State of California, Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report on the Owens River Water Trail, Making Findings Related Thereto, and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program;" C) Approve the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and D) Authorize staff to file a Notice of Determination. 30) Discussion Regarding Upcoming Inyo County/Los Angeles Standing Committee Meeting Water Department | Holly Alpert 15 minutes Recommended Action: Provide direction to the County's Standing Committee representatives in advance of the meeting of the Inyo County/Los Angeles Standing Committee scheduled for May 27, 2026, in Inyo County. 31) Resolution Adopting List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funded by Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (SB1) Public Works - Road Department | Shannon Platt 10 minutes Recommended Action: A) Approve Resolution No. 2026-21, titled, "A Resolution Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017," and authorize the Chairperson to sign; and B) Authorize the Public Works Department to apply for and submit all required documentation to receive the Inyo County allotment of SB1, P. O. Drawer N | 224 N. Edwards Street | Independence, CA 93526 Page 6 of 9 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 funding and authorize the Public Works Director, or their designee, to sign for the RMRA funding and all associated supporting documents. 32) Lone Pine Water Main and Service Lateral Project Plan and Funding Strategy Public Works | Meaghan McCamman, Ashley Helms, Marc Lucas 15 minutes Recommended Action: A) Conduct workshop on Phase 1 of the Lone Pine Water Main and Service Lateral Project Plan and Funding Strategy; and B) Provide any follow-up direction to staff as necessary. 33) Letter to Department of Interior Regarding Rio Tinto Land Donation County Administrator | Meaghan McCamman 15 minutes Recommended Action: Approve a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior requesting the Federal Government offset the permanent fiscal impacts associated with the proposed donation of approximately 3,209 acres of Rio Tinto-owned land to Death Valley National Park by releasing federal lands to Inyo County, and authorize the Chairperson to sign. 34) Food Cook Job Description and Establishment of a Trainee Classification County Administrator - Personnel | Keri Oney 5 minutes Recommended Action: A) Establish the Food Cook Trainee Classification at Grade 1 ($3,601.35- $4,679.14/month); B) Approve the job description for the Food Cook and Food Cook Trainee; and C) Authorize Health and Human Services or the Sheriff's Department to hire at either the Food Cook or Food Cook Trainee level, depending on qualifications. 35) Amendment No. 7 to the Agreement with H.W. Lochner for the Bishop Airport Wildlife Hazard Assessment Public Works | Ashley Helms 3 minutes Recommended Action: A) Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Geothermal Royalties Budget (010406) as follows: Increase appropriation in Operating Transfer Out (Object Code 5801) by $7,000 (4/5ths vote required); B) Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Wildlife Hazard Assessment Budget (630308) as follows: • Increase estimated revenue in Operating Transfer In (Revenue Code No. 4998) by $7,000, and P. O. Drawer N | 224 N. Edwards Street | Independence, CA 93526 Page 7 of 9 • Increase appropriation in Professional Services (Object Code 5265) by $6,000, and • Increase appropriation in External Charges (Object Code 5124) by $1,000 (4/5ths vote required); C) Approve Amendment No. 7 to the agreement between the County of Inyo and H.W. Lochner of Chicago, IL, increasing the contract to an amount not to exceed $1,170,895, and authorize the Chairperson to sign; and D) Accept the forthcoming Federal Aviation Administration grant for the Wildlife Hazard Assessment at the Bishop Airport. 36) Agreement with Tartaglia Engineering for the Bishop Airport Perimeter Fence Replacement Project Public Works | Ashley Helms 3 minutes Recommended Action: A) Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Geothermal Royalties Budget (010406) as follows: increase appropriations in Operating Transfer Out (5801) by $40,000 (4/5ths vote required); B) Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Perimeter Fence Replacement Budget (630309) as follows: • Increase estimated revenue in Federal Grant (Revenue Code No.4555) by $4,100; • increase estimated revenue in Operating Transfer In (Revenue Code No. 4998) by $40,000; • increase appropriation in Construction in Progress (Object Code 5700) by $42,100; and • increase appropriation in External Charges (Object Code 5124) by $2,000 (4/5ths vote required); C) Approve the agreement between the County of Inyo and Tartaglia Engineering of Pismo Beach, CA for the provision of airport engineering services in an amount not to exceed $99,800 for the period of May 26, 2026 through June 30, 2027, contingent upon the Board’s approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, and authorize the Chairperson to sign; and D) Accept the forthcoming Federal Aviation Administration grants for the Bishop Airport Perimeter Fencing Replacement Project. 37) Side Letter with Inyo County Employee Association (ICEA) County Administrator - Personnel | Keri Oney 5 minutes (2.5min. Presentation / 2.5min. Discussion) Recommended Action: Approve the Side Letter between the County of Inyo and the Inyo County Employees Association and authorize the Chairperson to sign. P. O. Drawer N | 224 N. Edwards Street | Independence, CA 93526 Page 8 of 9 38) Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Third Quarter Financial Review County Administrator | Amy Shepherd, Denelle Carrington 20 minutes Recommended Action: A) Accept the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Third Quarter Financial Report as presented; B) Approve the specific budget action items and recommendations discussed in the report, and represented in Attachments A & B (4/5ths vote required); C) Authorize the County Administrator and Auditor-Controller to make any additional year-end adjustments as may be necessary within each fund (4/5ths vote required); D) Approve the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Calendar (Attachment C) in regard to the proposed dates for the Budget Hearings and adoption of the Final Budget; E) Direct the County Administrator and Auditor-Controller to prepare a modified rollover budget for the start of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and present it for approval on June 9, 2026; and F) Authorize the County Administrator and Auditor-Controller to transfer up to $300,000, or an amount deemed appropriate based on year-end balances, from General Fund Contingencies to General Reserves before June 30, 2026, and to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget accordingly, if necessary (4/5ths vote required). ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 39) Public Comment Comments will be accepted at this time related to subjects not included on the agenda. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Per the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Board is prohibited from responding to or taking action on items not included on the agenda. CORRESPONDENCE - INFORMATIONAL 40) Treasury Status Report for Quarter Ending March 31, 2026 41) Sheriff's Third Quarter Overtime Report P. O. Drawer N | 224 N. Edwards Street | Independence, CA 93526 Page 9 of 9