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August 18, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-Revised
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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. 3 Staff Present present
  5. 4 PAGE BREAK
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 7 9:00 A.M. - Called to Order called to order
  9. 8 Roll Called roll called
  10. 9 Additions and Corrections for Closed Session by County Counsel additions and corrections by clerk
  11. 10 Closed Session
  12. 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 confer regarding recruitment/appointment for the position of Natividad Medical Center Chief Executive Officer. b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: (1) Estate of David Sand, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Case No. 523CV05805) (2) Puga, et al. v. Monterey County, et al. (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Case No. 525CV04655) c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation. d. 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 U (2) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): Unit ZX and Y CS 26-035
  13. 11 Staff Present present
  14. 12 Public Comments for Closed Session no comments made
  15. 12 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
  16. 13 The Board Recessed or Closed Session Agenda Items recessed
  17. 14 10:30 A.M. - Reconvened on Public Agenda Items reconvened
  18. 15 Roll Called roll called
  19. 16 Pledge of Allegiance pledge
  20. 17 Additions and Corrections by Clerk additions and corrections by clerk
  21. 18 Ceremonial Resolutions
  22. 2. Adopt a resolution recognizing the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Watch Parties Organizers for their outstanding service to the community during the free FIFA World Cup watch parties. (Supervisor Alejo) (P) CR 26-101 adopted Pass
  23. 3. Adopt a resolution honoring Dr. Sandra Montijo for her 30 years of dedicated service to the children and families of the Salinas Valley and congratulating her on her well-deserved retirement from pediatric medicine. (Supervisor Lopez) (P) CR 26-103 adopted Pass
  24. 21 Appointments
  25. 21 Supervisor Glenn Church arrived at 10:58 a.m.
  26. 4. Appoint Soraya Zepeda to the Monterey County Parks Commission representing District 1 with a term end date of August 18, 2030. (District Specific - District 1, Supervisor Alejo) APP 26-100 appointed Pass
  27. 23 Boards, Commissions and Committees Terms/Vacancies
  28. 24 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
  29. 5. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 26-107 approved on consent calendar
  30. 26 General Public Comments
  31. 6. General Public Comments OBM 26-108 made
  32. 28 Scheduled Matters
  33. 7. Recommend one or more cost saving reduction options to the General Assistance program: a. Implement a six-month annual time limit for temporary disabled recipients, and a three-month time limit for the non-disabled, employable recipients down to only three months on the program for a savings of $309,892; or b. Implement a three-month annual time limit for non-disabled, employable recipients, and a $50 grant reduction (from $340 to $290), for a savings of $309,891; or c. Implement a six-month annual time limit for temporary disabled recipients, and a $12 grant reduction (from $340 to $328), for a savings of $304,466; or d. Implement a grant reduction only of $62, (from $340 to $278); or e. Maintain the existing program and the General Fund covers the shortfall. 26-719 approved Pass
  34. 30 12:00 P.M. - Recessed to Lunch back into Closed Session recessed
  35. 31 1:30 P.M. - Reconvened reconvened
  36. 31 Staff Present present
  37. 32 Roll Called roll called
  38. 32 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
  39. 33 Scheduled Matters
  40. 8. a. Receive an update presentation on development of the Countywide Facilities Master Plan; b. Provide direction to staff on development options to incorporate into the Final 2026 Facilities Master Plan. 26-691 approved Pass
  41. 9. a. Consider introducing, waiving first reading, and setting September 1, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance to amend Monterey County Code Chapter 15.06 to authorize and regulate point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) water treatment for new construction on either a vacant existing lot of record or an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that would be served by either a domestic water system or a private well that would otherwise not meet primary drinking water standards (Board Referral No. 2024.10 (Church)); and b. Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action: Consider an Addendum to the 2010 Monterey County General Plan Environmental Impact Report for the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 15.06 of the Monterey County Code and consider finding that none of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental environmental impact report are present and that no subsequent or supplemental environmental impact report is required. ORD 26-011 approved Pass
  42. 10. PLN250332 - GUPTA OM PRAKASH & RATINA TRS (DISTRICT 5) Continued from July 17, 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 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 a Commercial Vacation rental 26-715 continued
  43. 37 Other Board Matters
  44. 38 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
  45. 11. Referral Matrix and one New Referrals OBM 26-109 recited
  46. 40 Referral Responses
  47. 12. Receive a preliminary response to Board Referral Number 2026.10 (Root Askew) to review and recommend updates to Board Policy G-146 related to ceremonial display of the Pride Flag to establish a consistent approach for recognizing Pride Month through flag display practices at County facilities and parks. PAR 26-017 approved Pass
  48. 42 County Administrative Officer Comments
  49. 13. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 26-110 made
  50. 44 Board Comments
  51. 14. Board Comments OBM 26-111 made
  52. 46 Read out from Closed Session by County Counsel recited
  53. 47 Adjourned In Memory of Command Sergeant Major Sid Williams (Supervisor Alejo and Supervisor Root Askew) adjourned Pass
  54. 48 APPROVED: ____/s/ Wendy Root Askew______ WENDY ROOT ASKEW, CHAIR ATTEST: BY: ____/s/ Valerie Ralph________ VALERIE RALPH CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED ON: , 2026
  55. 49 PAGE BREAK
  56. 50 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
  57. 51 Natividad Medical Center
  58. 15. a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute renewal & amendment No. 3 to the agreement (A-14454) with Change Healthcare for software and maintenance services, extending the agreement an additional one-year period (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2027 and adding $604,424 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $5,996,245; and b. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center or a designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($445,106) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $6,441,351. A 26-338 approved Pass
  59. 16. a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) Appendices A and B to consolidate the Hospital Information Systems Support Technician classification with the Information Technology Systems Analyst I; and b. Direct the County Administrative Office, and Auditor-Controller’s Office to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) system, effective August 8, 2026. RES 26-116 adopted Pass
  60. 54 Health Department
  61. 17. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Standard Agreement with Tovar Strategies Inc. dba TMD to provide professional media specialist and outreach services for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $298,200 for the term beginning October 15, 2023 through December 31, 2027; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the agreement that do not exceed 10% ($29,820) of the agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $328,020. A 26-344 approved Pass
  62. 56 Criminal Justice
  63. 18. a. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to sign a two-year grant funded Agreement in the award amount of $56,038 with First 5 Monterey County to support the Probation Department’s Child Advocate Program for a term retroactive to July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028; and b. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not exceed an aggregate award amount of $200,000 per fiscal year and fall within the signing authority of the County Purchasing Agent or designee subject to County Counsel review. A 26-340 approved Pass
  64. 19. a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) for the shared costs related to the Children’s Council coordination services for a term retroactive to July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, for a reimbursable amount of up to $14,050; and b. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute future amendments to the MOU, provided that these amendments do not exceed an aggregate amount of $200,000 per fiscal year and fall within the signing authority of the County Purchasing Agent, subject to review and approval from County Counsel. A 26-341 approved Pass
  65. 20. a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement A-17069 with Guardian PSBI, Inc. dba G2 Public Safety Backgrounds to provide pre-employment background investigation services for the Probation Department, to update the fee schedule, extend the term of the Agreement for three (3) additional years through August 31, 2029, for a revised term of August 28, 2023 through August 31, 2029, and to increase the Agreement’s amount by $264,100 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $496,000; and b. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute future amendments to the Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($49,600) of the Agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of services, for a not to exceed maximum amount of $545,600. A 26-347 approved Pass
  66. 60 General Government
  67. 21. a. Approve and authorize the County of Monterey, on behalf of the County Assessor or their designee to sign a Shared Systems Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the California Assessors’ Association and the California Board of Equalization to participate in a Statewide Network Group for information technology services, systems support, and maintenance services to support assessment functions for a retroactive five (5) year term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031 in an amount not to exceed $15,000 per year for a total aggregate contract amount of not to exceed $75,000; and b. Approve and authorize the Assessor or their designee to execute amendments that do not adversely affect the County liability and/or extend the term of the MOU beyond June 30, 2031. A 26-323 approved Pass
  68. 22. Adopt a Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency. RES 26-135 adopted Pass
  69. 23. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Amend the FY 2026-27 County Administrative Office Homelessness Strategies and Initiatives Division Adopted Budget (1001-105008) to approve the reallocation and reclassification of one (1) Management Analyst I to one (1) Management Analyst II and one (1) Management Analyst II to one (1) Management Analyst III as indicated in Attachment A, effective in the current pay period beginning August 22, 2026; and, (REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL) b. Direct the County Administrative Office and the Auditor-Controller to incorporate the approved position changes in the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget and the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) system. RES 26-122 adopted Pass
  70. 24. a. Authorize the Director of Human Resources Department, or designee, to execute a Student Intern Placement Agreement between California State University, Northridge and the County of Monterey for placement of students in the Health Department under the Behavioral Health Bureau (BHB) to complete their field practicum experiences, for the term of the date it is fully executed through June 30, 2030; and; b. Approve non-standard risk provisions in the Agreement as recommended by the Director of Human Resources Department. 26-717 appointed Pass
  71. 65 Public Works, Facilities and Parks
  72. 25. a. Approve Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with CONSOR North America, Inc. to provide bridge design services for the Boronda Road Bridge Replacement Project located in Carmel Valley, County Project #1181, Federal Project #BPMPL-5943(150), Request for Proposals (RFP) #10964, for an initial term of three years effective August 18, 2026 to August 17, 2029, with the option to extend the term for two additional one-year periods, for an amount not to exceed $835,000; b. Approve additional term extensions for the PSA beyond the anticipated five-year term of RFP #10964 with no change in the scope of work or increase to the dollar amount to allow continuity of services initiated during the anticipated five-year term of the PSA, subject to review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Counsel; and c. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks or their designee to execute the PSA and future amendments to the PSA where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the amount by more than 10% ($83,500) of the original approved PSA amount of $835,000 bringing the potential overall aggregate not to exceed amount to $918,500 subject to review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Counsel and as to fiscal provisions by the Auditor-Controller’s Office. A 26-343 approved
  73. 26. a. Receive an update on the 2026 grant proposal submitted to United States Department of War, Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) grant program, to request funding for the Jolon Road Safety Improvement Project; b. Ratify the submittal of the 2026 grant proposal to the DCIP grant program for the Jolon Road Safety Improvement Project; c. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP), or designee, to act as the agent for the County of Monterey (County) in processing all documentation to apply for and accept the DCIP award and effectuate these funds on behalf of the County; and d. Add the Jolon Road Safety Improvement Project to the Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Annual Work Program for Road Fund. A 26-355 approved Pass
  74. 68 Addenda/Supplemental
  75. 68 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.
  76. 27. Addenda/Supplemental Revised title on Item No. 9 under Scheduled Matters and attached a Revised Board Report Attached a Revised Board Report on Item No. 15 under Natividad Medical Center - Consent Revised the title of Item No. 23 under General Government - Consent and attached a Revised Board Report Attached a Revised Board Report on Item No. 24 under General Government - Consent 26-739