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AGENDA
Governing Board Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Held the 3rd Wednesday of the Month
MHSA 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 in the posted agenda; 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 molmos@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 JPA Administrator/Clerk Mica Olmos at (909) 451-6421 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, and Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole; 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/.
Consent Calendar
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 17, 2025, REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD AND MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION
Recommendation: “A motion to approve the Minutes of the Governing Board and Mental Health Commission Regular Joint Meeting of December 17, 2025.”
2. ONTSON PLACIDE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTHLY REPORT
Recommendation: “A motion to receive and file.”
3. DIANA ACOSTA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER MONTHLY REPORT
Recommendation: “A motion to receive and file.”
4. LIZ RENTERIA, CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER MONTHLY REPORT
Recommendation: “A motion to receive and file.”
5. SEEYAM TEIMOORI, MEDICAL DIRECTOR MONTHLY REPORT
Recommendation: “A motion to receive and file.”
6. DANA BARFORD, DIRECTOR OF MHSA AND ETHNIC SERVICES 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. APPROVAL FOR THE DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE OR DAMAGED I.T. EQUIPMENT
Recommendation: “A motion to approve the disposal of I.T. equipment listed on the I.T. Equipment List for Disposal – January 2026.”
9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 835 APPROVING AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THEREAFTER
Recommendation: “A motion to adopt Resolution No. 835 authorizing the Executive Director to execute an Affiliation Agreement with University of Phoenix, and any amendments thereafter.”
10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 836 ADOPTING A REVISED MASTER CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE TO ADD THE JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER POSITION, AND THE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT POSITION
Recommendation: “A motion to adopt Resolution No. 836 establishing the Job Description for the Chief Administrative Officer position, restoring the Job Description for the Executive Assistant Position, and updating the Master Classification and Salary Schedule to include these changes.”
New Business
11. REVIEW OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
Recommendation: “A motion to accept and file the Authority’s final issued audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025.”
12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 837 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GETACCEPT, INC. FOR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE SERVICES FOR ONE YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,353.01, WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO SUCCESSIVE ONE-YEAR TERMS
Recommendation: “A motion to adopt Resolution No. 837 approving an Agreement with GetAccept, Inc. for Electronic Signature Services in the amount of $36,353.01 commencing on December 12, 2025, and terminating on December 12, 2026; with an option to renew for two successive one-year terms; and authorizing the Executive Director to execute the Agreement.”
13. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR AS REQUIRED BY THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF POMONA, CLAREMONT, AND LA VERNE
Recommendation: “Staff recommends that the Governing Board considers the election or re-election of a chairperson and vice chairperson.”
GOVERNING BOARD COMMENTS
Members of the Governing Board may make brief comments or request information about mental 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.
CLOSED SESSION
The Governing Board will recess to a Closed Session pursuant to:
1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov’t Code § 54956.9(d)(2). One case.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The Governing Board will reconvene to an Open Session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Any reportable action taken is announced.
ADJOURNMENT
The Governing Board will meet next in a Regular Meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the MHSA Administrative Office, 2001 North Garey Avenue, Pomona, California.
