PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: February 12, 2026
Subject: 2026 Committee Meeting Schedule and Format
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department: County Administrator's Office
Presenter: Enid Mendoza, Senior Deputy County Administrator
Contact: Enid.Mendoza@cao.cccounty.us
Referral History:
The 2025 Public Protection Committee, chaired by Supervisor Candace Andersen and vice-chaired by Supervisor Ken Carlson heard a total of ten referral reports from departments on seven of its eight standing referrals. At its December 15, 2025 meeting, the Committee unanimously approved continuing the following referrals in 2026, which were later approved by the Board of Supervisors (BOS) at its January 20, 2026 meeting:
1. Opportunities to Improve Coordination of Response to Disasters and Other Public Emergencies, on an as needed basis.
2. Community Warning System.
3. Public Safety Realignment and Local Community Corrections Partnership Appointments.
4. Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council.
5. Holistic Intervention Partnership, with updates on an as needed basis.
6. Familiar Faces
7. A3 (Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime)
8. Animal Services Operations.
Referral Update:
The 2026 Committee is chaired by Supervisor Ken Carlson and vice-chaired by Supervisor Candace Andersen. The third Monday of the month from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. has been selected as the meeting schedule for this Committee. The remaining scheduled meeting dates are: March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16, and December 21.
Considering there are eight standing referrals to the Committee, two of which are reported on an as needed basis and another is for seat appointments, it is recommended that the Committee cancel at least two meetings. Staff schedule 1-2 referral presentations per Committee meeting and even with the cancellation of two or more meetings, will be able to accommodate follow-up referral reports as needed.
Effective March 1, 20...
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