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June 16, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-Revised

Closed Session 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.; Open Session Reconvenes at 10:30 a.m.

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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 COMMENT: Members of the public may address comments to the Board concerning each agenda item. The timing of public comment 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 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Administrative Officer. b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: (1) Monterey County Vacation Rental Alliance, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, Case No. 24CV004922) (2) Jane Doe v. County of Monterey, et al. (Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, Case No. 25CV004526) (3) DSCC v. Trump (United States Court of Appeal for the D.C. Circuit, Case No. 26-5193) c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Board will provide direction to negotiators: (1) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): All Units (2) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): Unit O CS 26-025
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 reconvened
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 of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey Designating the County as a Sanctuary for Transgender, Gender Queer, Non-Binary, Gender Fluid, and Intersex Individuals. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) CR 26-085 adopted Pass
3. Adopt a resolution honoring Flo Snyder Speck on the occasion of a milestone birthday. (Supervisor Daniels) (NP) CR 26-083 adopted Pass
21 Appointments
4. Confirm the appointments of Steve McIntyre to Primary and Jerry Lohr to the Alternate Agriculture Director positions for the Forebay, and Ryan Kelly to the Primary and Robert Rodoni to the Alternate Director positions for the 180/400 Basin, on the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (“SVBGSA”) Board of Directors (“BOD”); select and appoint Robin Lee to Primary and Janet Brennan to Alternate Environment Director positions, all for terms commencing July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; and direct the Clerk of the Board to notify the Members and BOD of the SVBGSA of updates to the list of entities that constitute the nominating group for the Environment Director Position. 26-553 appointed Pass
5. Appoint Melanie Rhodes to the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) representing Behavioral Health as the Behavioral Health Services Director with a term ending at the pleasure of the board. (Nominated by the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council) APP 26-066 appointed Pass
6. Appoint Crystel Hernandez to the San Ardo Cemetery District as a Primary Representative with a term end date of March 31, 2030. (Nominated By District 3, Supervisor Lopez) APP 26-075 appointed Pass
7. Appoint Patty Padilla Salsberg to the Commission on the Status of Women representing District 1 as a Primary Representative with a term end date of February 1, 2029, (District Specific - District 1, Supervisor Alejo) APP 26-080 appointed Pass
8. Reappoint Yadira Hobby to the Military & Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission representing District 1 as a Primary Representative with a term end date of June 16, 2028 (District Specific - District 1, Supervisor Alejo) APP 26-081 reappointed Pass
27 Boards, Commissions and Committees Terms/Vacancies
28 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
9. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 26-086 approved on consent calendar
30 General Public Comments
10. General Public Comments OBM 26-087 made
32 Scheduled Matters
11. a. Receive an update on community and stakeholder support regarding a potential real estate transfer tax affecting ultra-high-value residential properties in unincorporated areas; and b. Provide direction to staff on whether to move forward with developing a tax measure for potential placement on a future ballot. 26-579 excluding item(s) stated for the record
12. a. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Budget for the County of Monterey, incorporating the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget, which includes the County’s General Financial Policies, and additional modifications directed by the Board of Supervisors at May 27, 2026, Budget Hearing; b. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Appendix A and B, to adjust the salary ranges of multiple classifications/series effective July 11, 2026, as indicated in Attachment D; c. Direct the Human Resources Department and Auditor-Controller to implement the base wage changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) System; and d. Adopt the Maximum Filled Full-Time Equivalency Policy effective July 1, 2026, as described in Attachment E. RES 26-091
35 12:00 P.M. - Recessed to Lunch to Closed Session recessed
35 Staff Present present
36 1:30 P.M. - Reconvened reconvened
36 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
37 Roll Called roll called
38 Scheduled Matters
13. a. Adopt and approve the County of Monterey Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Three-Year Integrated Plan and Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2028-29 (Integrated Plan); b. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the official Board of Supervisors Certification (attached), as recommended by the Behavioral Health Director, attesting that the Board of Supervisors has reviewed and approved this Integrated Plan and the County will meet its realignment obligations pursuant to Welfare & Institutions Code section 14197.71 or other applicable guidance, without utilizing waitlists; c. Authorize the Behavioral Health Director and the County Administrator Officer or their designee to submit the approved Integrated Plan to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and to execute all required DHCS certifications, assurances, and related documents necessary for submission and approval; and d. Authorize the Behavioral Health Director to execute non-substantive, technical, or clerical amendments, revisions, and corrections required by DHCS, provided that such changes do not materially alter the scope, funding priorities, or policy direction of the approved Integrated Plan. 26-552
14. Adopt a Resolution levying the Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 at the rate of $12.00 per service unit. RES 26-063 adopted
15. Accept and approve the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency Annual Report for 2025. 26-539 continued
16. Receive a presentation on the County of Monterey Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act Program. 26-549 continued
17. a. Review the findings and recommendations of the 2025-2026 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury (CGJ) report titled “Emergency Radio Coverage Gaps Impacting Monterey County Fire Agencies”; and, b. Consider the draft response to the above-referenced 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury report; and, c. Authorize the Board’s response to be filed with the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. 26-571 continued
44 Other Board Matters
45 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
18. Referral Matrix and One New Referral OBM 26-088 commented and made referrals
47 Referral Responses
19. 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 26-014 continued
49 County Administrative Officer Comments
20. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 26-089
51 Board Comments
21. Board Comments OBM 26-090
53 Read out from Closed Session by County Counsel recited
54 Adjourned adjourned
55 APPROVED: ____/s/ Wendy Root Askew______ WENDY ROOT ASKEW, CHAIR ATTEST: BY: ____/s/ Valerie Ralph________ VALERIE RALPH CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED ON: 2026 County of Monterey
56 PAGE BREAK
57 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
58 Health Department
22. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign a non-standard Service Agreement with Relias, LLC for the provision of a web-based learning management platform system related to mental health and substance use treatment, for a maximum County obligation of $180,290 effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029; b. Approve non-standard indemnification and insurance provisions 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 future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($18,029) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount of $198,319. A 26-193 approved Pass
23. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a standard template Mental Health Services Agreement (MHSA) with each of the providers listed in the Delegated Authority list (Attachment A) for the provision of Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) treatment including Case Management, Specialty Mental Health Services, Medication Support and Crisis Intervention for children/youth, for a term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 for a total in the aggregate not to exceed $2,085,283 as set forth in Attachment A and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three future amendments per agreement with the providers listed in Attachment A, provided that the amendments do not exceed 10% of each original agreement amount, and do not significantly change the scope of services, nor result in a total increase of 10% ($208,528), for a revised aggregate not to exceed amount of $2,293,811. A 26-205 approved Pass
24. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive standard Mental Health Services Agreement for the term beginning January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with Olive Crest for the provision of Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) treatment including Case Management, Specialty Mental Health Services, Medication Support and Crisis Intervention for children/youth in the amount of $189,421 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 and $505,123 for FY 2026-2027 for a total agreement amount not to exceed $694,544; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($69,454) of the original agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $763,998. A 26-206 approved Pass
25. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute non-standard Participation Agreement No. 14629-MONT-PICR-26_27 between the County of Monterey and California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), for Psychiatric Inpatient Concurrent Review (PICR) services, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $447,888 for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028; b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($44,788) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $492,676. A 26-208 approved Pass
63 Department of Social Services
26. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Learning Time Inc. for the provision of Learning Disabilities, Evaluations and Academic Achievement Coaching for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $660,000; and b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($66,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $726,000. A 26-209 approved Pass
27. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Goodwill Central Coast for Expanded Subsidized Employment training, supervision, intensive case management, and job performance evaluations for CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work customers for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $1,750,000; and b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($175,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,925,000. A 26-210 approved Pass
28. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-17326 with Aspiranet to provide staffing and support of the Visitation Center component of Family Reunification adding $234,686 for a new contract total of $704,058 and extend the term by six (6) months for a new agreement term of July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026; and b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($70,406) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $774,464. A 26-211 approved Pass
29. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Aspiranet for operation of the Cherish Receiving Center for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $1,111,713; and b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($111,171) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,222,884. A 26-212 approved Pass
30. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Central Coast Center for Independent Living to provide housing navigation and housing expenses for homeless individuals applying for disability benefits for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $250,000; and b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($25,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $275,000. A 26-227 approved Pass
31. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers for coordination and management of components of the County of Monterey’s homelessness response services for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $427,797; and b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($42,779) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $470,576. A 26-228 approved Pass
70 Criminal Justice
32. a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute an Agreement with Pace Systems, Incorporated to provide Pace Scheduler and timeclock software license subscriptions effective June 22, 2026 through June 21, 2027, not to exceed $15,285; and b. Accept the non-standard limitations of liability and proprietary rights terms and conditions as recommended by Chief Probation Officer; and c. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute future extensions to the Agreement provided that these do not exceed an aggregate amount of $200,000 per fiscal year, the extensions fall within the signing authority of the County Purchasing Agent, and the order forms do not significantly alter the terms of the Agreement, all subject to County Counsel review. A 26-213 approved Pass
33. a. Approve and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to execute a Standard Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc., to provide transitional housing services for adult offenders eligible for the AB 109 Public Safety Realignment plan, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, not to exceed $930,029; and b. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not exceed 10% ($93,002) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services, for a not to exceed maximum of $1,023,031. A 26-214 approved Pass
34. a. Approve and authorize the Public Defender or their designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for digital evidence management system in the amount of $1,214,803 for a ten-year term of July 1, 2026 through July 31, 2036; b. Accept the risk provisions as recommended by the Public Defender; c. Authorize the Public Defender or their designee to sign and execute the appropriate documents and verifications when required; d. Authorize the Public Defender to issue purchase orders on an as-needed basis pursuant to this agreement over the period of July 1, 2026 through July 31, 2036. A 26-204 approved Pass
74 General Government
35. a. Authorize the Director of Human Resources, or designee, to execute a Student Intern Placement Agreement between Capella University 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 July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030 and; b. Approve non-standard risk provisions in the Agreement as recommended by the Director of Human Resources. 26-561 approved Pass
36. a. Authorize the Director of Human Resources, or designee, to execute a Student Intern Placement Agreement between University of the Pacific 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 July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030; and; b. Approve non-standard risk provisions in the Agreement as recommended by the Director of Human Resources. 26-414 approved Pass
37. a. Authorize the Director of Human Resources, or designee, to execute a Student Intern Placement Agreement between Walden University 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 September 1, 2026, through March 30, 2031; and; b. Approve non-standard risk provisions in the Agreement as recommended by the Director of Human Resources 26-412 approved Pass
38. a. Approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the fiscal year 2025-26 Adopted budget of the Agricultural Commissioner (001-2810-AGR001-8001) increasing appropriations and estimated revenues by $1,452,136 where the financing source are additional unanticipated revenues from State Aid to Agriculture in the amount of $1,452,136; (4/5ths Vote Required) b. Approve and authorize the transfer of up to $1,452,136 from the Agricultural Commissioner’s Budget (001-2810-AGR001-8001) to the Capital Project Fund (404-3200-PFP057-8845) for the Agricultural Commissioner’s Salinas Facility Project Number 8845 on review and approval from the CAO (4/5ths Vote Required). 26-256 approved Pass
39. Adopt a resolution continuing for an additional sixty (60) days, the Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to a structure fire and hazardous materials incident at the Moss Landing Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Power Plant that started on January 16, 2025. RES 26-075 adopted Pass
40. Adopt a resolution to authorize the Department of Emergency Management to receive award from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $199,510. RES 26-081 adopted Pass
41. a. Authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to execute, on behalf of the County of Monterey, Standard Agreements and any amendments thereto with Federal, State, and local agencies for designated programs performed by the department for a period of three (3) years ending June 30, 2029 for an initial amount to be $1,233,000 where the total amendments do not exceed 15% or $184,000 of the initial amount for a maximum total of $1,418,000; and b. Approve and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner, or his designee, to sign up to three (3) amendments to each agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 15% or $184,000 of the initial amount for a maximum total of $1,418,000 of the initial amount of the subject agreement and do not significantly change the scope of work. 26-550 approved Pass
42. a. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent, or designee, to enter into agreement with the California Air Resources Board as the lead applicant for the Regional Climate Project Working Group for an award of $10,019,303 for electric vehicle procurement, planning, and training; and b. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent, or designee, to enter into agreement with the California Energy Commission as the lead applicant for the Regional Climate Project Working Group for an award of $5,688,125 for electric vehicle charging station installation; and, c. Accept $10,486,742 in funds through the Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Projects Solicitation grant program from the California Air Resources Board and the California Energy Commission as the County’s portion of a Regional Climate Project Working Group award of $15,707,428; and, d. Provide direction to staff as needed. A 26-234 approved Pass
43. a. Authorize and approve the Director of the Monterey County Free Libraries (“MCFL”) to accept donations totaling $96,390 from various non-profit and community support groups for purchase of library materials, programs, and supplies, and b. Authorize the Director of the MCFL to take all steps necessary to implement purchasing or otherwise utilizing these donations. 26-562 approved Pass
44. Approve and authorize the Executive Director of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) to execute an Agreement with Pat Davis Design Group, Inc. (PDDG) to provide website development, design, and hosting services for the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, at a cost not to exceed $57,900. 26-563 approved Pass
45. a. Approve and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM), for one time funding not to exceed $75,000 to provide support of agricultural education efforts in Monterey County. b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make payments in accordance with the terms of the MOU. 26-568 approved Pass
46. Adopt a resolution to approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent to execute a Standard Agreement with Pacific Secured Equities, Inc. dba Intercare Holdings Insurance Services, Inc. for Workers’ Compensation and General Liability Third Party Administration services for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $5,054,970. A 26-264 adopted Pass
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47. Adopt a resolution approving the County of Monterey Capital Improvement Program Five-Year Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2030-31. RES 26-087 adopted Pass
48. Adopt a resolution: a. Authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to increase revenues and appropriations by $2,982,347 for General Fund 001, Facility Services Appropriation Unit PFP054, to reappropriate unspent AB-102 grant revenues (BSA 001-2720-WSFR) from the prior fiscal year for the 29 Bishop Pajaro Mansion Emergency Repair Project (4/5ths vote required); b. Authorizing the reallocation of any remaining AB-102 funds previously allocated to the Safe Streets and Department of Emergency Management Preparedness Projects to the 29 Bishop Pajaro Mansion Emergency Repair Project (4/5ths vote required); and c. Authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to increase revenues and appropriations by up to $60,842 for General Fund 001, Facility Services Appropriation Unit PFP054, related to the reallocation of AB-102 grant revenues (BSA 001-2720-WSFR) for the 29 Bishop Pajaro Mansion Emergency Repair Project (4/5ths vote required). RES 26-088 adopted Pass
49. a. Award a contract to Granite Rock Company, the lowest responsible bidder for Carmel Valley Road Resurfacing, Project No. 1185, in the total amount of $4,551,418; b. Approve the Performance and Payment Bonds executed and provided by Granite Rock Company; c. Authorize a contingency, not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $455,142 to provide funding for approved contract change orders; d. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to execute the contract subject to the provisions of the Public Contract Code and Board Policies as applicable, approve change orders to the contract that do not exceed 10% of the original contract amount ($455,142), do not significantly change the scope of work, not to exceed the maximum contract amount of $5,006,560; and e. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to execute a Certificate of Completion and record a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder when the Director determines that the contract is complete in all respects in accordance with the Plans and Special Provisions for the construction of the Carmel Valley Road Resurfacing, Project No. 1185. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action: The Project has been determined to be categorically exempt (Class 1) because the Project is to perform repair and maintenance of existing streets and similar facilities which involve no expansion of an existing use (See CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15301 Existing Facilities). A 26-249 approved Pass
90 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.
91 Addenda/Supplemental