The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar Dec. 16 after pulling items 1.4 and 1.1 for clarification. Item 1.4 (security services onboarding) was approved after the CAO and staff confirmed the new security provider would begin onboarding immediately; supervisors asked about effective start dates and overtime clarifications. Item 1.1 involved recognition of insurance proceeds for a building damaged by fire; county staff and the auditor explained $1,260,000 will be recognized in the 2025‑26 budget while an estimated $250,000 relates to prior fiscal year reimbursements and reconciliations; the board approved the appropriation adjustments.

During public hearings the assessor presented four Williamson Act compatible‑use applications: Michael Bergantino (a primary residence for farm operations on a 165.8‑acre contract); Colette Cassidy (use of two existing structures as short‑term rentals/Airbnbs on a 160‑acre preserve); Refined Genetics LLC / Jodice (outdoor cannabis cultivation on roughly 80 acres of a 209.7‑acre preserve); and Karen Schroeder (outdoor cannabis on 149 acres of a 175‑acre property). In each case the land‑use committee recommended approval and the board adopted four separate resolutions by roll call vote (all 5‑0).

Votes at a glance: consent calendar approved (motion carried), item 1.4 approved, item 1.1 approved, four LCA compatible‑use resolutions approved by roll call 5‑0.