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August 25, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-Revised

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3 Staff Present present
4 PAGE BREAK
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 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 9:00 A.M. - Called to Order called to order
8 Roll Called roll called
9 Additions and Corrections for Closed Session by County Counsel additions and corrections by county counsel
10 Closed Session
1. Closed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items: a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: (1) Jesse Hernandez, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Case No. 5:13CV02354BLF) (2) Jane Doe, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 25CV002797) (3) Monterey County Vacation Rental Alliance, et al. v. California Coastal Commission, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 26CV004169) (4) Monterey County Vacation Rental Alliance, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV004922) (5) Fred H. Faltersack, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 25CV000117) b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding two matters of significant exposure to litigation. CS 26-036
11 Staff Present present
12 Public Comments for Closed Session no comments made
12 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
13 The Board Recessed for Closed Session Agenda Items recessed
14 10:30 A.M. - Reconvened on Public Agenda Items recommended
15 Roll Called roll called
16 Pledge of Allegiance pledge
17 Additions and Corrections by Clerk additions and corrections by clerk
18 Ceremonial Resolutions
2. Adopt a resolution recognizing Gil Basketball Academy on its 18th Anniversary and proclaiming August 29, 2026, as “Gil Basketball Academy Day” in the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Root Askew) (NP) CR 26-104 adopted Pass
3. Adopt a resolution honoring Probation Services Manager Dawn Allen upon her retirement from the County of Monterey Probation Department after more than 26 years of dedicated service. (Supervisor Alejo) (NP) CR 26-105 adopted Pass
21 Appointments
4. Reappoint Sandi Austin to the Housing Advisory Committee representing District 2 with a term end date of August 24, 2028. (District Specific - District 2, Supervisor Church) APP 26-102 reappointed Pass
23 Boards, Commissions and Committees Terms/Vacancies
24 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
5. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 26-113 approved on consent calendar Pass
26 General Public Comments
6. General Public Comments OBM 26-112
28 Scheduled Matters
7. Accept and approve the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency Annual Report for 2025. 26-650
31 12:00 P.M. - Recessed to Lunch
31 Staff Present
32 1:30 P.M. - Reconvene
32 Announcement of Interpreter
33 Roll Called
34 Scheduled Matters
9. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to negotiate and to execute a non-standard agreement with Flock Group Inc., dba Flock Safety, for the subscription service of 103 Flock cameras (License Plate Readers) in an amount of $2,781,000 for the period of September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2036. (REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL) A 26-357
10. a. Introduce, waive reading, and set September 1, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance adding Chapter 2.93 to the Monterey County Code to create an Office of the Inspector General (OIG); and b. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to sign an agreement with OIR Group, LLC to serve as the contracted Office of the Inspector General for the period of September 1, 2026 through September 1, 2027, in the amount of $150,000; and c. Authorize County Counsel or their designee to execute any confidentiality agreements that may be needed to effectuate the work of the Office of the Inspector General; and d. Provide direction to staff as necessary. ORD 26-012
11. PLN250332 - GUPTA OM PRAKASH & RATINA TRS (District 5) Continued from July 17 and August 18, 2026 - Public hearing to consider: a. An appeal by David Caneer of the April 30, 2026, Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve a Coastal Development permit (PLN250332/Gupta) 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 26-129
12. REF260019 - County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal of Williamson Act Contracts 2027 Conduct a public hearing and Adopt a Resolution: a. Finding that the proposed County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal of Williamson Act Contracts are not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(5), as the item consists of informational and policy discussions that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; b. Adopting a Resolution approving County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal for five (5) Williamson Act Agricultural Preserve (AGP) Land Conservation Contracts (LCC) or portions thereof due to not meeting County Williamson Act Program and Contract requirements; c. Authorizing the Chair to execute County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal for five (5) Williamson Act AGP LCC Contracts or portions thereof due to not meeting County Williamson Act Program and Contract requirements; and d. Directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to record County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal for five (5) Williamson Act AGP LCC Contracts or portions thereof and to provide a copy of the Board approved and recorded County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal to the California Department of Conservation Williamson Act Program. (REF260019 County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal of Williamson Act Contracts 2027) RES 26-134
39 Other Board Matters
40 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
13. Referral Matrix and New Referrals OBM 26-114
42 Referral Responses
14. Receive a preliminary response to Board Referral No. 2026.11 (Root Askew) seeking a California Public Employees' Retirement System (CALPERS) and Covered California Presentation. PAR 26-022
44 County Administrative Officer Comments
15. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 26-115
46 Board Comments
16. Board Comments OBM 26-116
48 Read out from Closed Session by County Counsel
49 Adjourned
50 APPROVED: ____/s/ Wendy Root Askew______ WENDY ROOT ASKEW, CHAIR ATTEST: BY: ____/s/ Valerie Ralph________ VALERIE RALPH CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED ON: , 2026 County
51 PAGE BREAK
52 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
53 Natividad Medical Center
17. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Wendy Rockne MD Inc. to provide general and critical care surgical services for the period September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 with an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate; and b. Authorize the 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% ($100,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $1,100,000. A 26-352
55 Health Department
18. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Oregon Community Health Information Network, Inc. (OCHIN), for the utilization of a combined Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Practice Management (PM) System extending the term an additional three years (September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029), for a revised full term of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2029 and adding $5,434,667 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $15,414,667; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement that do not in total exceed 10% ($670,000) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of services, for a revised total not to exceed agreement amount of $16,084,667. A 26-345
19. a. Ratify the execution by the Director of Health Services or designee of a non-standard Agreement with Stericycle, Inc., for hazardous medical waste retrieval and disposal services, for a maximum County obligation of $140,000 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029; b. Approve the recommendation of the Director of Health Services or designee to accept all non-standard provisions in the Agreement, including insurance, limitation of liability and indemnification; and c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($14,000) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum amount of $154,000. A 26-346
20. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Monterey County Office of Education to support the goals of the Behavioral Health Student Services Act (“BHSSA”) Grant awarded to the County of Monterey in the total Agreement amount of $12,698 for the term beginning July 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three (3) future amendments to the MOU that do not exceed 10% ($1,270) of the original MOU amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount of $13,968. A 26-353
59 Department of Social Services
21. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to: amend the Social Services budget by increasing appropriations and revenues by $800,000 for Fund 1001, Appropriations Unit SOC105, Account 61805 of the Fiscal Year Adopted 2026-27 budget to provide building maintenance and improvements to new county-owned building at 1000 South Main Street, Salinas (4/5ths Vote). RES 26-125
61 Criminal Justice
22. a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Taylor & Dolowich, A Professional Law Corporation for legal representation in indigent adult criminal cases for the Alternate Defender Office (ADO), with a term of September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 in the amount of $87,500; and b. Approve non-standard insurance provisions in the PSA as recommended by the Public Defender. A 26-360
63 General Government
23. Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 5.40 of the Monterey County Code to impose a 2% increase to the transient occupancy tax from 10.5% to 12.5%, contingent upon voter approval in the November 3, 2026, election. ORD 26-010
24. Approve and authorize the Executive Director of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) to execute a retroactive month-to-month Lease Agreement, effective July 1, 2026, with Laborers’ Local 270 for use of the main hall and two (2) additional rooms at their Salinas Hall facility at 117 Pajaro Street to conduct a pre-apprenticeship training program, for an amount not to exceed $2,000 per month, for a total annual amount of $24,000. 26-714
25. Adopt a Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Office of the Auditor-Controller. 26-723
26. Adopt the updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Service Employees International Union (SEIU, or the Union) Local 521 (Unit R) to incorporate executed side letters of agreement into a consolidated Agreement. 26-738
27. Adopt the executed side letter agreement with California Nurses Association (CNA, or Association), representing bargaining unit S to extend the term of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through November 30, 2026. 26-740
28. a. Authorize the Registrar of Voters to consolidate and provide specified election services to certain districts relating to the November 3, 2026 General Election, and; b. Appoint candidates to governing boards of various districts where the number of persons who filed a declaration of candidacy do not exceed the number of offices to be filled at the November 3, 2026 General Election, and; c. Solicit candidates for appointment of qualified persons to governing board member positions where no person or an insufficient number have filed a declaration of candidacy, as set forth in the attached Exhibits. 26-741
29. Approve the property tax transfer resolution for the proposed Paraiso Hot Springs Sphere of Influence Amendment and Annexation to the Mission Soledad Fire Protection District. RES 26-131
30. Authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support maintaining wage parity for sheep and goat herders in California, which is necessary to maintain the wildfire risk reduction services goats provide throughout the state. 26-753
30.1 Approve expenditure of $10,000 from the Board of Supervisors (District 1) discretionary funds to Tradición Por Siempre to support the annual El Grito Celebration in East Salinas commemorating Mexican Independence Day. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA) 26-755
73 Housing and Community Development
31. a. Find that the acceptance of the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15317; b. Accept a Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed covering approximately 38,768 square feet of environmentally sensitive habitats, remnant native sand dune habitats, habitats of rare, endangered and sensitive native plants and animals, and visually prominent areas, at 1484 Bonifacio Road, Pebble Beach, (Assessor’s Parcel Number 008-341-009-000) to satisfy a condition of approval related to Zoning Administrator Resolution No. 20-020 (Planning File No. PLN1901810); c. Authorize the Chair to execute the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed; and d. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed to the County Recorder for filing, with all recording fees to be paid by the applicant. (Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed - PLN190180, Matthews Patrick H. TR, 1484 Bonifacio Road, Pebble Beach, Assessor’s Parcel Number 008-341-009-000, Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone.) 26-734
75 Public Works, Facilities and Parks
32. Adopt a resolution authorizing the County Administrative Office and Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget and administer Measure AA reimbursements as follows: 1. Increase appropriations by $2,400,000 in General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses Entity 105014, Expense Category 70000 Other Charges, financed by Assigned Fund Balance - Measure AA Sales Tax (1001-30215) (4/5ths vote required); 2. Increase appropriations by $2,400,000 in General Fund 1001, Recreation Services Entity 320010, Expense Categories 61000 Services and Supplies ($100,000) and 72000 Capital Assets ($2,300,000), financed by an Intrafund Reimbursement from General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses Entity 105014 (4/5ths vote required); 3. Increase appropriations by $300,000 in Laguna Seca Recreation Area Fund 2030, Entity 320014, Expense Category 72000 Capital Assets, financed by Restricted Net Position-Measure AA (2030-31018) (4/5ths vote required); and 4. Process Intrafund Reimbursements from General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses Entity 105014, to General Fund 1001, Recreation Services Entity 320010, for a total amount not to exceed $2,400,000 based on verified monthly departmental expense reports (4/5ths vote required). RES 26-121
33. a. Receive an update on the 2024 grant application submitted to Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects grant program, to request funding for the Palo Colorado Road Storm Damage Repair Project as the 2024 grant opportunity was recently rescinded; and b. Ratify the submittal of the 2026 grant application to the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects competitive grant opportunity for the Palo Colorado Road Storm Damage Repair Project; c. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP), or designee, to act as the agent for the County of Monterey in processing all documentation to secure these funds; and d. Direct PWFP to return to the Board for approval prior to acceptance of any grant award(s). 26-721
78 Addenda/Supplemental
34. Addenda/Supplemental Removed Item No. 8 under Scheduled Matters Revised the title and Board Report of Item No. 9 under Scheduled Matters Added Item No. 30.1 under General Government - Consent 26-758