Board of Supervisors

Closed Session 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.; Open Session Reconvenes at 10:30 a.m. Join via Zoom at https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747 or in person at the address listed above

Agenda — 78 items

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3. 3 The Board of Supervisors welcomes you to its meetings, which are regularly scheduled each Tuesday. Your interest is encouraged and appreciated. Meetings are held in the Board Chambers located on the first floor of the Monterey County Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St., Salinas, CA 93901. As a courtesy to others, please turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to entering the Board Chambers. ALTERNATE AGENDA FORMATS: If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Individuals with a disability requiring a modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may make these requests to the Clerk of the Board Office. CEREMONIAL/APPOINTMENTS/OTHER BOARD MATTERS: These items may include significant financial and administrative actions, and items of special interest, usually approved by majority vote for each program. The regular calendar also includes “Scheduled Items,” which are noticed hearings and public hearings. CONSENT CALENDAR: These matters include routine financial and administrative actions, appear in the supplemental section by program areas, and are usually approved by majority vote. TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON A MATTER ON THE AGENDA: Walk to the podium and wait for recognition by the Chair. In order that all interested parties have an opportunity to speak, please be brief and limit your comments to the specific subject under discussion. Time limitations shall be at the discretion of the Chair, with equal time allocated to opposing sides of an issue insofar as possible. Allocated time may not be reserved or granted to others, except as permitted by the Chair. On matters for which a public hearing is required, please note that a court challenge to the Board’s action may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing or in correspondence delivered to the Board at or before the public hearing. TO ADDRESS THE BOARD DURING PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address comments to the Board concerning each agenda item and may comment when the Chair calls for general public comment for items that are not on the day's agenda. The timing of public comment shall be at the discretion of the Chair. DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION: Documents related to agenda items that are distributed to the Board less than 72 hours prior to the meeting shall be available for public inspection at the Clerk of the Board Office, 168 W. Alisal Street, 1st Floor, Salinas, CA. Documents distributed to the Board at the meeting by County staff will be available at the meeting; documents distributed to the Board by members of the public shall be made available after the meeting. INTERPRETATION SERVICE POLICY: The Monterey County Board of Supervisors invites and encourages the participation of Monterey County residents at its meetings. If you require the assistance of an interpreter, please contact the Clerk of the Board located in the County of Monterey Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St.,1st Floor Salinas - or by phone at (831) 755-5066. The Clerk will make every effort to accommodate requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible, and at a minimum 24 hours in advance of any meeting of the Board of Supervisors. All documents submitted by the public must have no less than ten (10) copies. The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors must receive all materials for the agenda packet by noon on the Tuesday one week prior to the Tuesday Board meeting. Any agenda related writings or documents distributed to members of the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors regarding any open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Clerk of the Board’s Office located at 168 W. Alisal St., 1st Floor, Salinas, California during normal business hours and in the Board Chambers on the day of the Board Meeting, pursuant to Government Code §54957.5 HELPFUL INFORMATION Sign Up For Alerts on items you may be interested in to keep informed and up to date on the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors To create an Alert please Sign Up and follow the User Guide to create alerts for calendars, meeting details, agenda items and item details at the following link: https://monterey.legistar.com/Default.aspx If assistance is needed please contact our office at the following email: cob@countyofmonterey.gov Ceremonial Resolutions key for P or NP at the end of the title: P = Presented NP = Not presented
4. 4 PAGE BREAK
5. 5 NOTE: All agenda titles related to numbered agenda items are live web links. Click on the title to be directed to the corresponding Board Report.
6. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Members of the public may address comments to the Board concerning each agenda item. The timing of public comments shall be at the discretion of the Chair.
7. 7 9:00 A.M. - Call to Order
8. 8 Roll Call
9. 9 Additions and Corrections for Closed Session by County Counsel
10. 10 Closed Session
11. 1. Closed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items: a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Administrative Officer. b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the Civil Rights Officer. c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Board will provide direction to labor negotiators: (1) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): Unit H (2) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): Unit X (3) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): All Units d. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: (1) Angela Weigand, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV004282) (2) National Prescription Opiate Litigation, et al. (Case No. 1:17-MD-02804-DAP), pending U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (3) Richard Zilinskas, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al., United States District Court Case No. 5:25-CV-07506 e. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation. f. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the Public Defender. CS 26-042
12. 12 Public Comments for Closed Session
13. 13 The Board Recesses for Closed Session Agenda Items
14. 14 10:30 A.M. - Reconvene on Public Agenda Items
15. 15 Roll Call
16. 16 Pledge of Allegiance
17. 17 Additions and Corrections by Clerk
18. 18 Ceremonial Resolutions
19. 2. Adopt a resolution proclaiming October 4 - 10, 2026 as National 4-H Week in the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Lopez) (P) CR 26-112
20. 3. Adopt a resolution honoring Probation Services Manager Troy Banuelos upon his retirement from the County of Monterey Probation Department after over 29 years of dedicated County service. (Supervisor Alejo) (P) CR 26-125
21. 4. Adopt a resolution proclaiming October 2026 as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month" and recognizing October 15, 2026, as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day" in the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) CR 26-126
22. 5. Adopt a resolution declaring every October 12 as Indigenous Peoples Day in the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Alejo) (P) CR 26-127
23. 6. Adopt a resolution declaring every October 12th as Indigenous Peoples Day in the County of Monterey and commending Frente Indígena de Organizaciones Binacionales. (Supervisor Lopez) (NP) CR 26-130
24. 7. Adopt a resolution in honor and recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Sunset Center’s 1926 opening as “Sunset School”. (Supervisor Daniels) (NP) CR 26-124
25. 25 Appointments
26. 8. Appoint Johnathan Weston to the Emergency Medical Care Committee representing 911 EOA Ambulance Providers as a Primary member filling an unexpired term with a term end date of June 30, 2027. (Nominated by Debra Hopgood, EMS Agency Bureau Chief) APP 26-133
27. 27 Boards, Commissions and Committees Terms/Vacancies
28. 28 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
29. 9. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 26-138
30. 30 General Public Comments
31. 10. General Public Comments This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors. Board members may respond briefly to the statement made or questions posed. They may ask a question for clarification; make a referral to staff for factual information or request staff to report back to the Board at a future meeting. OBM 26-139
32. 32 Scheduled Matters
33. 11. a. Receive a presentation on the November 2026 ballot propositions and consider supporting or opposing them per the recommendations of the Legislative Committee; b. Provide other direction to staff as necessary. 26-814
34. 34 12:00 P.M. - Recess to Lunch
35. 35 1:30 P.M. - Reconvene
36. 36 Roll Call
37. 37 Scheduled Matters
38. 12. PLN250326 - WELLS STUART TR Public hearing to consider: a. Appeals by Stephen Grebing, Kirk and Christine Thorburn, and Karen A. Wright of the August 13, 2026, Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve a Coastal Development permit (PLN250326/WELLS) to allow the use of a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer (Commercial Vacation Rental); b. Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and c. Approve a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. RES 26-171
39. 13. PLN250319 - RAMAN RENUKANTHAN N & VIDHYA KRISHNAMURTHI TRS Public Hearing to consider: a. Appeals by Katherine and Daniel Rhodes, Stephen Grebing, Kirk and Christine Thorburn, Karen Wright and Josh Ohanian of the August 13, 2026, Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve a Coastal Development permit (PLN250319/Raman) to allow the use of a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer (Commercial Vacation Rental). b. Finding the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and c. A Coastal Development Permit for a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. RES 26-166
40. 14. PLN250315 - SCHONEFELD ROBERT S TR & SAPUPPO MICHAEL P TR Public hearing to consider: a. An appeal by Kirk and Christine Thorburn, Karen Wright, and Stephen Grebing of the August 13, 2026, Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve a Coastal Development permit (PLN250315/Schonefeld) to allow the use of a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer (Commercial Vacation Rental). b. Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2. c. A Coastal Development Permit for a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. RES 26-169
41. 15. PLN250316 - JACOBSON MICHAEL Public hearing to consider: a. Appeals by Stephen Grebing, Kirk and Christine Thorburn, Karen A. Wright, and Josh Ohanian of the August 13, 2026, Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve a Coastal Development permit (PLN250316/Jacobson) to allow the use of a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer (Commercial Vacation Rental). b. Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and c. An After-The-Fact Coastal Development Permit for a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer to clear Code Enforcement Case 26CE00116. RES 26-170
42. 42 Other Board Matters
43. 43 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
44. 16. Referral Matrix and New Referrals OBM 26-140
45. 45 Referral Responses
46. 17. Consider a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral Number 2026.19 (Alejo) seeking to expand eligibility to voluntarily serve on County of Monterey commissions, boards or committees to individuals who are employed within the County of Monterey, even if they reside outside of the County. PAR 26-026
47. 18. Consider a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral Number 2026.16 (Church) seeking a Board policy governing district-specific appointments to County boards, commissions and committees. PAR 26-027
48. 48 County Administrative Officer Comments
49. 19. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 26-141
50. 50 Board Comments
51. 20. Board Comments OBM 26-142
52. 52 Read out from Closed Session by County Counsel
53. 53 Adjournment
54. 54 Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meetings for 2026
55. 55 PAGE BREAK
56. 56 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
57. 57 Natividad Medical Center
58. 21. Adopt a Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of Natividad Medical Center. RES 26-160
59. 22. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute amendment No. 1 to the agreement with GHR Healthcare, LLC for interim leadership, consulting services, and subject matter expert support, with no changes to the term of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027, and adding $200,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $400,000. A 26-431
60. 23. a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or their designee to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (A-14569) with Victoria Chew, M.D. to provide family medicine services, extending the term of the agreement by twelve months through December 31, 2028, for a revised full agreement term of November 1, 2018 through December 31, 2028, and adding $100,000 for a revised amount not to exceed $700,000 in the aggregate; provided, however, that the Fifth Amendment shall become effective upon execution by all parties; and b. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center or their designee to sign up to three (3) amendments to these agreements where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not exceed 10% ($10,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $710,000. A 26-432
61. 24. a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or their designee to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (A-15115) with Dopamine Therapeutics, Inc. to provide family medicine services, extending the term of the agreement by eighteen months through December 31, 2028, for a revised full agreement term of August 1, 2019 through December 31, 2028, and adding $100,000 for a revised amount not to exceed $500,000 in the aggregate; provided, however, that the Fifth Amendment shall become effective upon execution by all parties; and b. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center or their designee to sign up to three (3) amendments to these agreements where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not exceed 10% ($10,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $510,000. A 26-433
62. 25. a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute the Medical Director Services Agreement with The Regents of the University of California on behalf of the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (UCSF) for an amount not to exceed $873,188 for the period November 1, 2026 to October 31, 2027; and b. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or a designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not cause an increase of more than 10% ($87,319) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $960,507. A 26-434
63. 26. a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Alan Smith D.P.M. to provide podiatry services, extending the term by twenty-four months (January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2028) for a revised full agreement term of September 1, 2024 to December 31, 2028, and adding $200,000 for a revised total not to exceed amount of $400,000 in the aggregate; and b. Authorize the Interim CEO for NMC or a designee to sign up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not cause and increase of more than 10% ($20,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $420,000. A 26-450
64. 64 Health Department
65. 27. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with the County of Santa Barbara to provide water testing and laboratory analysis at the County of Monterey Consolidated Chemistry Laboratory with a term upon execution through June 30, 2027 for a total agreement not-to-exceed amount of $5,000; with the funds to be received by the County of Monterey; b. Approve non-standard risk provisions in the Agreement as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($500) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $5,500. A 26-428
66. 66 Department of Social Services
67. 28. a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a new ten (10) year Lease Agreement, commencing as of the “Lease Commencement Date” pursuant to ARTICLE 2-TERM, Section 2.1 Lease Term, between the County of Monterey (County) and Salinas Airport Business Center, a general partnership, for 42,094 square feet of general office space for use by the Department of Social Services located at 730 LaGuardia Street, Salinas, California, 93901; and b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller’s Office to make monthly lease payments of $71,560 in accordance with the terms of the Lease Agreement; and c. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute any future amendments to the Lease Agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the terms of the Lease Agreement, subject to review and approval by the Office of the County Counsel-Risk Management as to legal form and by the Auditor Controller’s Office as to fiscal provisions. A 26-442
68. 68 Criminal Justice
69. 29. a. Approve and authorize the Public Defender or their designee to execute a non-standard retroactive Lease Agreement with the City of Greenfield, in the amount of $9,000 for a twelve-month term, beginning on September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2027, for approximately 360 square feet of office space at 599 El Camino Real in Greenfield, California (Greenfield City Hall), for use by Public Defender staff; b. Authorize the Public Defender or their designee to sign and execute the appropriate documents and verifications when required; c. Authorize the Public Defender or their designee to execute any necessary amendments or extensions to allow for up to two (2) additional one-year renewal terms, under the same general terms and conditions, subject to County Counsel review; and d. Authorize the Public Defender to issue purchase orders on an as-needed basis pursuant to this agreement over the period of September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2027. A 26-438
70. 70 General Government
71. 30. a. Approve and authorize the Executive Director of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) to execute an Agreement with the California Employers Association (CEA) to extend the term of the Agreement for an additional year, for an aggregate term of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and to add $22,428 for an additional year of services, for an aggregate total amount not to exceed $65,978; and b. Authorize the Executive Director of the MCWDB to execute one (1) additional annual renewal, with the option to add an additional not to exceed 10% ($2,243) subject to County Counsel review, on substantially the same terms. A 26-423
72. 31. a. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept a grant from the Pacific Library Partnership for $5,825 to purchase device charging lockers and other technology; and b. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept non-standard elements of the grant award. 26-846
73. 32. a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute a retroactive Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-17196 with the City of Soledad to add $519,513 of available grant funds for remaining construction and facility management costs for Sendero, a 16-unit interim housing facility effective March 2026, for a new contract total of $2,667,845 with no changes to the contract term of January 7, 2025, through June 30, 2027; and b. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute up to two (2) future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not exceed 10% ($266,785) and do not significantly alter the scope of services as determined by the Director of Homelessness Strategies and Initiatives and subject to approval by the Office of the County Counsel and do not increase the total contract amount above $2,934,630. A 26-439
74. 33. a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement A-17197 with Step Up on Second Street, Inc. to reduce the Agreement by $395,136 in Encampment Resolution Funding Round 3 grant funds, resulting in a revised Sendero services budget of $1,322,046 and a reduced total contract amount of $1,454,527, with no change to the contract term of November 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027; and b. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute up to two (2) future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not exceed 10% ($145,453) of the revised total contract amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services, as determined by the Director of Homelessness Strategies and Initiatives and subject to approval by the Office of the County Counsel and do not increase the total contract amount above $1,599,980. A 26-440
75. 34. Introduce, waive first reading, and set November 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Section 2.04.370 of the Monterey County Code to establish a minimum differential of no less than five percent (5%) between the compensation for members of the Board of Supervisors and the maximum salary of the Board of Supervisors Chief of Staff classification, in addition to maintaining the existing compensation methodology tying Board Member compensation increases to that of the office of superior court judge. 26-865
76. 75 Housing and Community Development
77. 76 Public Works, Facilities and Parks
78. 35. a. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to accept the Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) award in the amount of $480,737, subject to the County’s stated exception to the requirements of Executive Order 14248, Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections.; and b. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to execute the necessary documents and administer the grant in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and County requirements, except to the extent expressly excluded by the County’s stated exception. RES 26-173

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