Inyo County Board of Supervisors Meeting May 12, 2026

These meetings are accessible to the public both in person and, for convenience, via Zoom webinar. The Zoom webinars are accessible to the public at https://zoom.us/j/868254781. The meetings 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. Anyone unable to attend the Board meeting in person who wishes to make either a general public comment or a comment on a specific agenda item may do so by utilizing the Zoom “hand-raising” feature when appropriate during the meetings (the Chair will call on those who wish to speak). Generally, speakers are limited to three minutes.

Remote participation for members of the public is provided for convenience only. In the event that the remote participation connection malfunctions for any reason, the Board of Supervisors reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access. Regardless of remote access, written public comments, limited to 250 words or fewer, may be emailed to the Assistant Clerk of the Board at [email protected].

AGENDA

Board of Supervisors Room – County Administrative Center 224 North Edwards, Independence, California

REGULAR MEETING May 12, 2026

8:30 A.M.

CLOSED SESSION

Public Comment on Closed Session Item(s)
Conference with County’s Labor Negotiators – Regarding employee organizations: DSA, ICCOA, ICEA, ICPPOA, IHSS Workers, LEAA, and unrepresented employees.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Inyo v. Wolverine/Inyo, LLC et. al. (Case No. 23UC70164).
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Matthew Blankers v. Inyo County, Shaw HR Consulting, Inc. and Does 1-25 (Case No. 1:25-cv-01005-JLT-CDB).
Public Employment – Title: County Administrator.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Title: County Administrator.

OPEN SESSION (10 A.M.)

Pledge of Allegiance
Report on Closed Session as Required by Law
Introductions – New employees:
- Meredith Stevenson (DA)
- Jennifer Schindler (Probation)
- James Clark & Raphael Goorevitch (Sheriff)
Public Comment
Board Member Reports
County Department Reports

CONSENT AGENDA

Amendment to PRISM Joint Powers Agreement – Resolution No. 2026-16.
Child Abuse Prevention Council Appointments – Appoint Jeff Thomson, Darcia Blackdeer-Lent, Melissa Best-Baker, and Victoria Begay.
Amendment No. 11 with Noble Software Group, LLC – Extending hosting and quality assurance fees through June 2029.
Agreement with Environmental Science Associates – Airport environmental services ($355,510.00).
Amendment No. 1 to Eastern Sierra Engineering Agreement – Increasing contract by $51,700.
Notice of Completion for Diaz Lake Welcoming and Beautification Project – Resolution No. 2026-17.
Road Closure for Foot Race on Cerro Gordo Road – May 23, 2026, for Silver Pineapple LLC.
Amendment No. 3 for Legal Services – Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP.
South Barlow Lane Bike Path Repavement – Hiring pavement machine and operator (<$25,000).
South Barlow Lane Bike Path Repavement – Materials testing (<$25,000).

REGULAR AGENDA

Update on Northern Inyo Healthcare District – Presentation by CEO Christian Wallis (15 mins).
Presentation from Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau – Tourism-related data (15 mins).
Parks & Recreation Program Update – Accomplishments and happenings (15 mins).
Purchase of a Mobile Unit Van for the Probation Department – Ford Transit AWD 350HD from La Mesa RV ($140,073).
Agreement between County of Inyo and James Richardson – Health Officer/Jail Medical Director services ($205,000 base salary).
Personal Services Contract – Deputy County Counsel – Eric Chilton ($10,426.80/month) and Resolution 2026-18.