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Governing Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
5:00 PM
Held the 3rd Wednesday of the Month
BHSA Administrative Office
2001 N Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91767
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Public Participation. Section 54954.3 of the Brown Act provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the Governing Board on any item of interest to the public, before or during the consideration of the item, that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Governing Board. Therefore, members of the public are invited to speak on any matter on or off the agenda. If the matter is an agenda item, you will be given the opportunity to address the legislative body when the matter is considered. If you wish to speak on a matter that is not on the agenda, you will be given the opportunity to do so at the Public Comment section. No action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the Agenda. The Chair reserves the right to place limits on duration of comments.
In-person participation: Raise your hand when the Governing Board Chair invites the public to speak.
Online participation: You may provide audio public comment by connecting to the meeting online through the Zoom link provided; and use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak. Please note that virtual attendance is a courtesy offering and that technical difficulties shall not require that a meeting be postponed.
Written participation: You may also submit a comment by writing an email to sazzam@tricitymha.ca.gov. All email messages received by 3:00 p.m. will be shared with the Governing Board before the meeting.
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by Tri-City Mental Health Authority to all or a majority of the Governing Board less than 72 hours prior to this meeting, are available for public inspection at 1717 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Suite B, in Claremont during normal business hours.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact Administrative Assistant, Sara Azzam, at (909) 451-6429 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Meeting Agenda
GOVERNING BOARD CALL TO ORDER
Chair Leano calls the meeting to Order.
ROLL CALL
Board Members Lorraine Canales, Sandra Grajeda, Paula Lantz, Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole, and Trent West; Vice Chair Wendy Lau; and Chair Jed Leano.
POSTING OF AGENDA
The Agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting at the following Tri-City locations: Clinical Facility, 2008 N. Garey Avenue in Pomona; Wellness Center, 1403 N. Garey Avenue in Pomona; Royalty Offices, 1900 Royalty Drive #180/280 in Pomona; MHSA Office, 2001 N. Garey Avenue in Pomona; and on the TCMHA’s website tricitymha.ca.gov.
Presentation
1. REPORT ON THE CALIFORNIA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL (CBHPC) 2025 DATA NOTEBOOK: FOSTER YOUTH AND THEIR NEEDS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND SUPPORT FOR COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS
Consent Calendar
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
Recommendation: “A motion to approve the Minutes of the Governing Board Regular Meeting of September 16, 2026.”
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 SPECIAAL MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
Recommendation: “A motion to approve the Minutes of the Governing Board Special Meeting of September 16, 2026.”
3. ONTSON PLACIDE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTHLY REPORT
Recommendation: “A motion to receive and file.”
4. DIANA ACOSTA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER MONTHLY REPORT
Recommendation: “A motion to receive and file.”
5. LIZ RENTERIA, CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER MONTHLY REPORT
Recommendation: “A motion to receive and file.”
6. SHERYLL PRINZ-MCMILLAN, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER MONTHLY REPORT
Recommendation: “A motion to receive and file.”
7. NATALIE MAJORS-STEWART, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER MONTHLY REPORT
Recommendation: “A motion to receive and file.”
8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 891 APPROVING THREE NEW AGENCY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES – 1) MEDICATION FOR ADDICTION TREATMENT (MAT) FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE USE DISORDERS (SUD), 2) COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS PRACTICE AND APPROVAL, AND 3) GRANTS OPPORTUNITY PROCESS
Recommendation: ““A motion to adopt Resolution No. 891 Approving Three New Agency Policies and Procedures – 1) Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) for Substance Abuse Use Disorders (SUD), 2) Community Presentations Practice and Approval, and 3) Grants Opportunity Process.”
9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 892 APPROVAL OF REVISED PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AND DELEGATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
Recommendation: ”A motion to adopt Resolution No. 892 Approving the Revised Personnel Rules and Regulations and Delegation of Administrative Authority.”
New Business
10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 893 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO GUARANTEED JANITORIAL SERVICE, INC. FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $833,398 FOR THREE YEARS (FISCAL YEARS 2027 THROUGH 2029) WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS (FISCAL YEARS 2030 AND 2031) IN THE AMOUNT OF $567,734 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,401,132 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000 INCREASING JANITORIAL SERVICES EXPENSE
Recommendation: "A motion to adopt Resolution No. 893 Awarding a Contract to Guaranteed Janitorial Service, Inc. for Janitorial Services in the amount of $833,398 for three years (Fiscal Years 2027 through 2029) with an Option to Extend the Term for an additional two years (Fiscal Years 2030 and 2031) in the amount of $567,734 for a total Amount of $1,401,132 and Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute the Contract and Authorize an Amendment to the 2026-27 Operating Budget in the amount of $45,000 Increasing Janitorial Services Expense.”
11. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED NAME CHANGE FROM TRI-CITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY TO TRI-CITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY AND DIRECTION TO STAFF TO PROCEED WITH FURTHER REVIEW
Recommendation: “A motion to support, in concept, the proposed change of the Authority’s name from Tri-City Mental Health Authority to Tri-City Behavioral Health Authority and direct the Executive Director to proceed with the legal and administrative review necessary to determine the actions required to implement the proposed change, with subsequent actions requiring Governing Board approval to be brought back for consideration.”
Informational/Discussion Item
12. GOVERNING BOARD TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULING
Recommendation: ”Receive the report and discuss Governing Board Training Requirements and Scheduling. No formal action will be taken on this item."
GOVERNING BOARD COMMENTS
Members of the Governing Board may make brief comments or request information about behavioral health needs, services, facilities, or special problems that may need to be placed on a future Governing Board Agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Public may at this time speak regarding any Tri-City Mental Health Authority related issue, provided that no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the Agenda. The Chair reserves the right to place limits on duration of comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The Governing Board will meet next in a Regular Meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the BHSA Administrative Office, 2001 North Garey Avenue, Pomona, California.