Board of Supervisors
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Agenda — 95 items
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- 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
- 3 Staff 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
- 8 Roll Called
- 9 Additions and Corrections for Closed Session 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 54957.6, 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): Units A and B (3) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): Units F and J b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: (1) County of Monterey, et al. v. Life Foundation Monterey, LLC, et al., (Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, Case No. 24CV004599)
- 11 Staff Present
- 12 Public Comments for Closed Session
- 12 Announcement of Interpreter
- 13 The Board Recessed for Closed Session Agenda Items
- 14 10:30 A.M. - Reconvened on Public Agenda Items
- 15 Roll Called
- 16 Pledge of Allegiance
- 17 Additions and Corrections by Clerk
- 18 Ceremonial Resolutions
- 2. Adopt a resolution recognizing the 10-Year Anniversary of Palenke Arts. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P)
- 3. Adopt a resolution proclaiming and celebrating June 2026 as Pride Month in the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P)
- 4. Adopt a resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the California Water Service Group (Cal Water) in Monterey County. (Supervisor Lopez) (P)
- 5. Adopt a resolution recognizing Mark Silberstein for his 43-year career with the Elkhorn Slough Reserve and the Elkhorn Slough Foundation. (Supervisor Church) (P)
- 6. Adopt a resolution congratulating Jeffery Gilles on receiving the 2026 Monterey County Bar Association’s Gibson Award. (Supervisor Alejo) (NP)
- 24 Appointments
- 7. Appoint Craig Bronzan to the East Garrison Community Services District Advisory Committee as a Primary with a term end date of June 1, 2029. (Nominated by District 4, Supervisor Root Askew)
- 8. Appoint Jovany Luna Correa to the Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory Commission as a Human Resources Representative with a term end date of December 31, 2028. (Nominated By Andreas Pyper, Director of Human Resources Department)
- 27 Boards, Commissions and Committees Terms/Vacancies
- 28 Volunteer for a Board, Commission and Committee
- 29 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
- 9. See Supplemental Sheet
- 30 Morning matter trailed to the P.M. Session
- 31 General Public Comments
- 31 Supervisor Chris Lopez departed the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
- 33 A.M. Scheduled Matters
- 11. Receive presentation on county level impacts of House of Representatives 1 (H.R.1) from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) and California Welfare Directors Association (CWDA).
- 35 12:00 P.M. - Recessed to Lunch - Pride Month Ceremony
- 35 Staff Present
- 36 1:30 P.M. - Reconvened
- 36 Announcement of Interpreter
- 37 Roll Called
- 38 Referral Responses
- 12. a. Receive a preliminary referral response to Board Referral No. 2025.13 (Development of a Countywide Facility Naming Policy); and b. Present new Board Policy G-148: i. Proceed with approval of the Board Policy; ii. Proceed with completion of referral based on modifications by board; iii. Rescind referral. c. Provide further direction, as appropriate.
- 13. Consider a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2026.09 seeking to designate Monterey County as a Sanctuary County for Transgender, Gender Queer, Non-Binary, Gender Fluid, and Intersex Individuals.
- 41 P.M. Scheduled Matters
- 14. a. Receive a presentation from Department of Emergency Management and partners, concerning the MOSS 300 site clean-up at the Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage System facility; and b. Provide direction to staff as appropriate
- 15. a. Receive a presentation regarding the Department of Emergency Management’s progress, planning priorities, projects scope of work, deliverables, and anticipated impact as a result of the California Fire Safety Council 2025 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE).
- 16. a. Receive a presentation on the accomplishments of the Homelessness Strategies and Initiatives Division of the County Administrative Office for FY 2024-25 and 2025-26; and b. Provide direction to staff as necessary.
- 17. a. Receive a presentation on proposed standardized homelessness response system performance benchmarks and outcome goals; b. Adopt a resolution formally adopting the proposed standardized system performance benchmarks and outcome goals and directing County departments administering homeless services funding to incorporate these goals into all new and renewed homeless services contracts; and c. Provide further direction as necessary.
- 45 Break taken at 3:17 p.m.
- 17.1 a. Receive a presentation on the 60-day follow-up for the Santa Rita Creek drainage study through Bolsa Knolls; and b. Provide direction to staff on potential next steps. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
- 46 Reconvened at 3:23 p.m.
- 47 Other Board Matters
- 48 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
- 18. Referral Matrix and New Referrals
- 50 County Administrative Officer Comments
- 19. County Administrative Officer Comments
- 52 Board Comments
- 20. Board Comments
- 54 Read out from Closed Session by County Counsel
- 55 Adjourned
- 56 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
- 57 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule
- 58 PAGE BREAK
- 59 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
- 60 Natividad Medical Center
- 21. a. Adopt the Natividad Medical Center (NMC) 2026 Job Order Contracting (JOC) Construction Task Catalog, Technical Specifications and Project Manuals for JOC 2026, Project No. JOC Bid No. NMC 2026-01, Bid No. NMC 2026-02 and Bid No. NMC 2026-03; and b. Authorize advertising the “Notice to Contractors” in a newspaper of general circulation.
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- 22. Set a date for a public hearing on June 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., to consider approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 assessments for County Service Area (CSA) 74 for the Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax.
- 23. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Mental Health Service Agreement with Benjamin Macasaet DBA New Horizon Adult Residential Facility (New Horizon) for the provision of mental health services for Monterey County adult residents with severe psychiatric disabilities in a Board and Care facility, for a total agreement amount of $985,500 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($98,550) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed maximum amount over $1,084,050.
- 24. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard Allied Health Care Community Health Worker (CHW) Services Agreement with the Central California Alliance for Health (Alliance), as part of the credentialing application process for the County of Monterey to provide non-licensed CHW services and submit claims for those services, effective upon the credentialing commencement date through December 31, 2026 with automatic one-year renewals each January 1 unless terminated by either party, with services to be reimbursed to the County by the Alliance; b. Accept all non-standard provisions in Agreement, as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and c. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three additional Amendments that do not significantly alter the scope of services.
- 25. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Mental Health Service Agreement with Davis Guest Home, Inc. for the provision of mental health services for Monterey County adult residents with severe psychiatric disabilities in a Board and Care facility for a total agreement amount of $2,720,345 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($272,035) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed maximum amount over $2,992,380.
- 26. a. Approve and authorize Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Service Agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for the provision of Technical Assistance Project Support to include but not limited to Strategic Planning Process and Support, Graphic Design and Layout Services, Facilitation Services for designated programs and initiatives as identified and authorized by the various Health Bureaus, for a total Agreement amount of $325,000 with a term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029; b. Approve the recommendation of Director of Health Services to accept the non-standard insurance provision; and c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($32,500) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum amount of $357,500.
- 27. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Center for Infectious Diseases General Data Use and Disclosure Agreement with the California Department of Public Health to access state-managed infectious disease data systems, for a term of three years, effective upon execution to three years after the latest signature date, at no cost to the County; b. Approve non-standard risk provisions in Agreement as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of services and do not change the cost, subject to approval of County Counsel.
- 28. Support the request to: a. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to execute an operating transfer of $250,000 from the 1991 Social Services Realignment Subaccount (025-0255-5010-SOC012-CMS) to the 1991 Health Realignment Subaccount (025-0254-4000-HEA013-PH) to fund the Bright Beginnings program (4/5ths Vote Required); b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to execute an operating transfer of $1,218,318 from the 1991 Social Services Realignment Subaccount (025-0255-5010-SOC012-CMS) to the 1991 Health Realignment Subaccount (025-0254-4000-HEA013-PH) to fund Children's Medical Services programs (4/5ths Vote Required); and c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations (operating transfer “out”) of $250,000; using fund balance of $250,000 in the Social Services 1991 Health & Welfare Realignment - Fund 025, Appropriation Unit SOC012 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget for redirection of Social Services 1991 Realignment to fund Health Departments’ Bright Beginnings Program (4/5ths Vote Required).
- 29. a. Ratify acceptance of the $25,000 Medi-Cal Member Outreach and Retention (MOR) Tier 1 grant award from Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH); b. Ratify execution by the Director of Health Services of the Medi-Cal Capacity Grant Program Agreement with CCAH, effective upon full execution by both parties and expiring 14 months thereafter, for the MOR Tier 1 grant program in the amount of $25,000; c. Accept all non-standard provisions in Grant Agreement, as recommended by the Director of Health Services; d. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee, to execute any and all ancillary, related, or correlating documents necessary to effectuate the execution and administration of Grant Agreement, including non-substantive amendments, assignments, and related instruments consistent with the terms approved by the Board; and e. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three additional Amendments that do not significantly alter the scope of services.
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- 30. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Community Human Services for operation of an emergency shelter for homeless women and families with children for the period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 in the amount of $100,000; 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% ($10,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $110,000.
- 31. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Community Networks Corporation dba Community Software Group for subscriptions to Data Management and Community Action Plan software systems for use by the Monterey County Community Action Partnership and its subcontractors for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $22,950; 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% ($2,295) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $25,245.
- 32. a. Ratify and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with the Child and Family Policy Institute of California for Efforts to Outcomes software, retroactive to July 1, 2025 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $2,400; 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% ($240) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $2,640.
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- 33. Adopt a Resolution to authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations by $10,000 to fund financial advisory services in County Administrative Office- Admin/Finance (001-1050-CAO001-8045), financed by a decrease in appropriations in County Administrative Office - Contingencies (001-1050-CAO020-8034) (4/5th vote).
- 34. Adopt a resolution to amend the County of Monterey Fee Resolution to: a. Increase Health Department, Public Health Bureau and Clinic Services Bureau service fees; and b. Establish a new cost neutral electric vehicle charging fee for the County of Monterey’s system of electric vehicle charging stations.
- 35. a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute Amendment No. 21 to the non-standard Master Proprietary Software Maintenance Services and Enhanced Maintenance Services (EMS) (A-11135), with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. to extend the County’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software environment, adding $1,447,433 to the existing contract for a total amount not to exceed $12,993,931 and extending the term for one year through June 30, 2027; and b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute Amendment No. 10 to the non-standard Proprietary Software License Agreement No. 1396836 (A-16870), with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. to extend the use of software for one year through June 30, 2027; and c. Authorize Chief Information Officer or his designee to execute renewals, and order forms as necessary to secure services as required by the County. d. Authorize the Chief Information Officer the option to execute up to one additional amendment to this Agreement, each extending the term by one year, where the additional costs per year do not exceed 10% of the cost of the prior year, with an aggregate Not to Exceed amount of $14,586,107 subject to County Counsel review, and provided that the terms and conditions of the agreement remain substantially the same.
- 36. a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute Amendment No. 2 to the non-standard Agreement (A-16310) with Aviat U.S., Incorporated to extend microwave equipment off-site hardware repair, equipment replacement, maintenance, and remote technical support services through March 17, 2029, and adding $74,627 for a revised total aggregate Agreement amount not to exceed $185,598; and b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer, or his designee, to execute order forms, renewals and such documents as are necessary for services with Aviat U.S. Incorporated; and c. Accept non-standard language as recommended by the Chief Information Officer; and d. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee the option to extend the agreement up to three additional one year period through March 18, 2032, provided that the additional costs do not exceed 10% of the prior year’s costs, with a maximum total increase of $90,577 for a total agreement not to exceed amount of $276,175 and as long as the renewals do not significantly alter the terms of the Agreement, even if no additional Agreements are entered into, subject to County Counsel review.
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- 37. a. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Standard Agreement A-15789 with TruePoint Solutions, LLC, dba GovPath, to provide as-needed on-call support beyond what is provided by Accela Customer Service Response to increase the Agreement amount of $130,545 by $88,800 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $219,345 and update certain provisions of the Agreement; and b. Authorize the Contracts and Procurement Officer to execute Amendment No. 2 and future amendments that do not significantly change the Scope of Work or increase the approved Agreement amount by more than 10% ($21,935) subject to review by County Counsel.
- 38. 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 11,750 square feet of restored environmentally sensitive habitat, at 54722 Highway 1, Big Sur (Assessor’s Parcel Number 421-011-010-000) to satisfy a condition of approval related to Zoning Administrator Resolution No. 24-025 (Planning File No. PLN200097); 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 - PLN200097, WIND & SEA PROPERTY LLC, 54722 Highway 1, Big Sur, Assessor’s Parcel Number 421-011-010-000, Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone)
- 83 Public Works, Facilities and Parks
- 39. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Laguna Seca Representative to execute a retroactive Amendment No. 2 to a Standard Agreement between Villa & Sons Builder Services and the County of Monterey to provide street sweeping, track painting, sandblasting, and paddock striping at WeatherTech® Raceway at Laguna Seca, increasing the agreement by $48,576, for a total amount not to exceed $147,576, with a term retroactive to February 23, 2024 through December 31, 2026.
- 85 Addenda/Supplemental
- 40. Addenda/Supplemental Item No. 12 Added PowerPoint Presentation Item No. 15 Added PowerPoint Presentation Add on: Item No. 17.1 - Under P.M. Scheduled Matters a. Receive a presentation on the 60-day follow-up for the Santa Rita Creek drainage study through Bolsa Knolls; and b. Provide direction to staff on potential next steps.
- 87 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.