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May 12, 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. 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 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.
  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 county counsel
  11. 10 Closed Session
  12. 1. Closed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items: a. Pursuant to Government Code sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(d)(4), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation and/or potential initiation of litigation. b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation. c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Administrative Officer. d. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the Natividad Medical Center Chief Executive Officer. e. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: (1) Jane Doe vs. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 25CV004526) (2) Danco Laboratories, LLC v. The State of Louisiana, et al., and GenBioPro v. The State of Louisiana, United States Supreme Court, Case No. 25A1207 and 25A-1208. (REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL) CS 26-019
  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 for 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 Honor Guard Presentation of Colors made
  20. 17 Pledge of Allegiance pledge
  21. 18 Additions and Corrections by Clerk additions and corrections by clerk
  22. 19 Ceremonial Resolutions
  23. 2. Adopt a resolution proclaiming May 10 through May 16, 2026, National Police Week and May 15, 2026, Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) CR 26-043 adopted Pass
  24. 3. Adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of May 17, 2026 through May 23, 2026 as National Public Works Week. (Supervisor Church) (P) CR 26-042 adopted Pass
  25. 4. Adopt a resolution designating May 6th through May 12th, 2026, as “National Nurses Week” in Monterey County. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) CR 26-065 adopted Pass
  26. 5. Adopt a resolution proclaiming May 10 - 16, 2026, as Hospital Week in Monterey County and expressing appreciation to the staff of Natividad Medical Center for their dedicated and mission-driven care. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) CR 26-066 adopted Pass
  27. 6. Adopt a resolution recognizing Dr. Nancy Buscher, Chief Nursing Officer, for her excellence in nursing leadership at Natividad Medical Center. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) CR 26-067 adopted Pass
  28. 7. Adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of May 4th through May 10th, 2026, as “Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week” in Monterey County. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) CR 26-069 adopted Pass
  29. 8. Adopt a resolution proclaiming May 2026 as “Mental Health Awareness Month” in the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) CR 26-070 adopted Pass
  30. 9. Adopt a resolution proclaiming the month of May 2026 as “Building Safety Month” in Monterey County. (Supervisor Root Askew) (NP) CR 26-068 adopted Pass
  31. 28 Appointments
  32. 10. Appoint Eric Meldahl to the Fish & Game Advisory Commission representing District 3 filling an unexpired term with a term end date of February 1, 2028. (District Specific - District 3, Supervisor Lopez) APP 26-067 appointed Pass
  33. 11. Reappoint Angie Ortega to the Community Restorative Justice Commission representing District 1 as a Primary Representative with a term end date of May 12, 2029. (District Specific - District 1, Supervisor Alejo) APP 26-068 reappointed Pass
  34. 31 Boards, Commissions & Committees Terms/Vacancies
  35. 32 Volunteer Here for a Board, Commission and or Committee 26-433
  36. 33 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
  37. 12. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 26-066 approved on consent calendar
  38. 35 General Public Comments
  39. 13. General Public Comments OBM 26-067
  40. 37 A.M. Scheduled Matters - Trailed to the P.M. Session
  41. 37 Staff Present present
  42. 14. a. Conduct a public hearing to obtain residents’ views and respond to proposals and questions received during the preceding 30-day public comment period regarding the Urban County Community Development Block Grant ($1,511,767) and HOME Investment Partnership Act ($1,112,463) Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and proposed allocations; b. Receive and adopt the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan which includes funding recommendations for Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Act funds of $2,624,230; c. Authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development or their designee to submit the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and execute documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to implement the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan; d. Approve the Subrecipient Agreement template for use with the Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program; e. Authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development to execute Subrecipient Agreements with Urban County and County Grantees, including making minor changes as necessary, subject to review and approval by County Counsel, to implement the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan; and, f. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development or their designee to sign documentation required for environmental reviews associated with projects funded with the Community Development Block Grant. RES 26-068
  43. 38 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
  44. 39 12:00 P.M. - Recessed to Lunch at 12:47 p.m. recessed
  45. 39 Debbie Paolinelli, Assistant County Administrative Officer stepped in for Sonia De La Rosa, County Administrative Officer at 1:30 p.m.
  46. 40 1:30 P.M. - Reconvened reconvened
  47. 41 Roll Called roll called
  48. 42 P.M. Scheduled Matters
  49. 42 Nick Chiulos, Chief Assistant County Administrative Officer stepped in for Sonia De La Rosa, County Administrative Officer at 2:13 p.m.
  50. 15. a. Receive and update on the Measure AA funding and related projects; and b. Adopt Resolution to Authorize the Auditor-Controller and County Administrative Office to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget and execute related transfers as follows (4/5th vote required): 1. Increase appropriations and revenue by $13,300,000 in General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017 (Operating Transfers Out), financed by Measure AA revenue; 2. Increase appropriations and revenue by $2,900,000 in General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017 (Intrafund Reimbursement), financed by Measure AA revenue; 3. Increase appropriations by $2,400,000 in General Fund 001, Recreation Services Appropriation Unit PFP058, financed by an Intrafund Reimbursement from General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017; 4. Increase appropriations by $200,000 in General Fund 001, Community Development Appropriation Unit HCD002, financed by an Intrafund Reimbursement from General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017; 5. Increase appropriations by $13,300,000 in Road Fund 002, Roads and Bridges Appropriation Unit PFP004, financed by an Operating Transfer in from General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017; 6. Increase appropriations by $300,000 in Laguna Seca Recreation Area Fund 453, Appropriation Unit PFP067, financed by an Operating Transfer in from General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017; 7. Transfer $13,300,000 from General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017, to Roads Fund 002, Road and Bridges Appropriation Unit PFP004; 8. Transfer $300,000 from General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017, to Laguna Seca Recreation Area Fund 453, Appropriation Unit PFP067; 9. Transfer $2,400,000 from General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017, to General Fund 001, Recreation Services Appropriation Unit PFP058 and; 10. Transfer $200,000 from General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017, to General Fund 001, Community Development Appropriation Unit HCD002. RES 26-071
  51. 16. Receive a presentation from two of the four Development Set-Aside Agencies, Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) and See Monterey summarizing efforts for FY25-26. 26-420
  52. 45 Other Board Matters
  53. 45 Debbie Paolinelli, Assistant County Administrative Officer stepped in for Sonia De La Rosa, County Administrative Officer at 2:46 p.m.
  54. 46 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
  55. 17. Referral Matrix and New Referrals OBM 26-068 made
  56. 47 Nick Chiulos, Chief Assistant County Administrative Officer stepped in for Sonia De La Rosa, County Administrative Officer at 3:39 p.m.
  57. 48 Referral Responses
  58. 18. Receive a preliminary response to Board Referral Number 2026.02 (Church/Lopez) to rename the County of Monterey Agricultural Commissioner’s Office in Salinas to the County of Monterey Richard Nutter Agricultural Resource Center. PAR 26-008 received Pass
  59. 19. a. Receive a preliminary response to Board Referral Number 2026.06 (Alejo) regarding the proposed modification of Board of Supervisors Resolution 25-413 to allow discretion to the judges of the Monterey County Superior Court in imposing a $15 fee pursuant to Penal Code Section 853.7a.; and b. Provide direction to staff. PAR 26-009 received
  60. 51 County Administrative Officer Comments
  61. 20. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 26-069
  62. 53 Board Comments
  63. 21. Board Comments OBM 26-070
  64. 55 Read out from Closed Session by County Counsel recited
  65. 56 Adjourned
  66. 57 APPROVED: ____/s/ Wendy Root Askew______ WENDY ROOT ASKEW, CHAIR ATTEST: BY: ____/s/ Valerie Ralph________ VALERIE RALPH CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED ON: , 2026
  67. 58 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule 26-434
  68. 59 PAGE BREAK
  69. 60 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
  70. 61 Natividad Medical Center
  71. 22. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a nonstandard Master Agreement and Physician Advisor Services Agreement with OptumInsight, Inc., for secondary physician review services for inpatient and observation stays at NMC for a maximum County obligation of $300,000 for the term of three years from the Physicians Go Live Date. b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center or a designee to execute up to three future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($30,000) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $390,000. c. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, insurance, limitations on liability, and limitations on damages provisions within the agreement. A 26-142 approved Pass
  72. 23. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a Nonstandard Participation agreement with Manifest Medex, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation for Electronic Health Information Exchange services at NMC for a maximum County obligation of $150,000 with a not exceed obligation of $30,000 per fiscal year, commencing upon execution and shall remain in effect until terminated as set forth in the Agreement. b. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard agreement in its entirety. A 26-143 approved Pass
  73. 64 Health Department
  74. 24. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard agreement with Nurse-Family Partnership dba Changent to provide services related to helping low-income, first-time mothers achieve healthier pregnancies, improve parenting skills, and enhance the well-being of their children, leading to greater economic self-sufficiency, effective June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029 for a contract total not to exceed amount of $250,000; b. Approve the nonstandard indemnification provision 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 combined amendments do not exceed 10% ($25,000) of the original amount and do not significantly change the scope, total not to exceed amount of $275,000. A 26-121 approved Pass
  75. 25. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve as to form the Agreements between American Medical Response (AMR) and the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea for the provision of Mutual Aid; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three future amendments that do not significantly change the scope of services. A 26-124 approved Pass
  76. 26. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 9 to the Paramedic Service Provider Agreement No. A-13461, between the County of Monterey and Monterey County Regional Fire District to extend the term of the agreement for two years, for an aggregate term of March 28, 2012 through June 30, 2028 for the provision of paramedic services in the County of Monterey; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three future amendments that do not significantly change the scope of services. A 26-125 approved Pass
  77. 27. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Renewal and Amendment No. 5 to the Electronic Patient Care Reporting (ePCR) Agreement A-13507 between the County of Monterey and ESO Solutions, Inc., to extend the Agreement term for two years through March 30, 2028 adding $326,841 for an aggregate term of March 20, 2017 through March 31, 2028 and to increase the County’s not‑to‑exceed amount to $1,347,388; 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% ($134,738) of the original agreement per amendment, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not‑to‑exceed amount above $1,751,604. A 26-126 approved Pass
  78. 28. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve as to form the Agreement between American Medical Response and Monterey County Regional Fire District for the provision of Mutual Aid; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three future amendments that do not significantly change the scope of services. A 26-127 approved Pass
  79. 29. Set a public hearing for June 23, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. to: a. Accept the report of delinquent fees, as indicated in the “Report of 2025 Delinquent Waste Hauling Fees in the Unincorporated Area” from USA Waste of California, Inc. DBA Carmel Marina Corporation for solid waste hauling fees; and b. Consider any objections or protests of landowners liable to be assessed for delinquent fees, as indicated in the report; c. Adopt a resolution to: i. Confirm the report of delinquent solid waste hauling fees for the unincorporated area as identified in the “Report of 2025 Delinquent Waste Hauling Fees in the Unincorporated Area” from USA Waste of California, Inc. DBA Carmel Marina Corporation; and ii. Authorize the delinquent solid waste hauling fees, as set forth in the confirmed report and following conclusion of the dispute resolution process, to constitute special assessments against the respective parcels of land to be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary County ad valorem property taxes are collected; and d. Authorize the Clerk of the Board to file a certified copy of the report with the Auditor-Controller. 26-400 approved Pass
  80. 30. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A-16751 with the Go Kids, Inc., to assist in the proper and efficient administration of the Medi-Cal Program through the County-Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (CMAA) program by improving the availability and accessibility of Medi-Cal services to eligible and potential eligible individuals through the CMAA program, adding $180,000 for a total revised contract amount of $459,000 and adding three (3) years for a revised Agreement term of October 1, 2017 through June 30, 2029; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute one future Amendment to this Agreement that in total does not exceed 10% ($7,500) of the original Agreement amount, does not significantly change the scope of work, and does not exceed a revised maximum amount of $466,500. A 26-134 approved Pass
  81. 72 Department of Social Services
  82. 31. Adopt a resolution to authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenues by $174,760 for the Social Services - In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority, Fund 005, Appropriations Unit SOC008 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to provide funding for increased salary and benefits costs (4/5ths vote required). RES 26-053 adopted Pass
  83. 32. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with San Benito County Health and Human Services Department allowing them to use County of Monterey’s Cherish Receiving Center for the temporary placement of children removed from their home, for the term of upon execution to September 30, 2026, where the San Benito County Health and Human Services Department will reimburse County of Monterey for the placements in an amount not to exceed $7,500; 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 significantly change the scope of work, and do not encompass payment by County of Monterey. A 26-138 approved Pass
  84. 33. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula to provide congregate and home delivered meals, nutrition education, and health promotion services to seniors on the Monterey Peninsula and City of Salinas for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 in the amount of $1,024,436 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% ($102,443) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,126,879. A 26-144 approved Pass
  85. 34. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to accept the Medi-Cal Member Outreach and Retention Grant (MOR) Award in the amount of $85,000 funded by the Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced-San Benito-Mariposa Managed Medical Care Commission; and b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign a funding agreement and related amendments to the agreement with Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced-San Benito-Mariposa Managed Medical Care Commission, operating as Central California Alliance for Health, for Medi-Cal Member Outreach and Retention for the period of 14 months after Grant Effective Date, in the amount of $85,000 or such amount available during the term; and c. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget, Community Programs, Fund 001, Appropriation Unit SOC004, increasing appropriations and estimated revenues by $63,750 (4/5ths vote required). RES 26-067 adopted Pass
  86. 77 Criminal Justice
  87. 35. Adopt an Ordinance to: a. Introduce, waive first reading, and set May 19, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance approving a military equipment use policy for the Office of the Sheriff pursuant to Assembly Bill 481. b. Provide direction to staff as appropriate. 26-429 adopted Pass
  88. 36. a. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or their designee to execute a Standard Agreement with First Alarm, to provide remote fire alarm monitoring and scheduled inspection services at Probation’s Juvenile Hall, with a term retroactive to April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029, for an amount not to exceed $60,000; and b. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or their designee to execute future amendments to the Agreement, 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. A 26-161 approved Pass
  89. 80 General Government
  90. 37. Review, approve, and adopt the revisions to the County of Monterey Reasonable Accommodation Policy. 26-339 approved Pass
  91. 38. a. Amend the County Administrative Office Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget 478-8506-CAO034 to increase appropriations by $2,000,000 financed by a release from General Capital Assignment BSA 3065, to provide funding for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Replacement Project FY 2025-26 cost overrun (4/5ths vote required); and b. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller and County Administrative Office to incorporate the changes in the FY 2025-26 County Administrative Office Adopted Budget 478-1050-8506-CAO034 (4/5ths vote required). 26-361 approved Pass
  92. 39. a. Authorize the Department of Emergency Management to receive an award and execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City and County of San Francisco to receive FY2024 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funds; and b. Approve and authorize the County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City and County of San Francisco accepting a grant award of $74,173 for procurement of equipment and implementation of the Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Areas Security Initiative grant for the grant performance period of April 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and c. Authorize the Director of Emergency Management, or designee, to carry out all grant-related activities, including submission of reimbursement requests. RES 26-064 adopted Pass
  93. 40. a. Approve and ratify Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A-13724 with i-Sight to continue to provide Case Management Software Services, and extend the expiration date for three additional years, for a revised term from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2029, and increase the not to exceed amount by $32,604 for a revised total amount not to exceed $137,504; and b. Authorize the Civil Rights Officer or designee to execute future amendments to the Agreement, where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work and do not exceed 10% ($13,750) of the total contract amount, subject to approval by County Counsel. 26-409 approved Pass
  94. 41. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or designee to execute a Renewal and Amendment 2 to the Agreement with Mobycon Inc., for the Pajaro Valley Transformative Climate Communities Project Development, increasing the contract amount by $90,000 for a revised not to exceed amount of $230,800. A 26-157 approved Pass
  95. 42. Receive and accept the Treasurer’s Report of Investments for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. 26-411 approved Pass
  96. 43. Set May 27, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. or thereafter for a public hearing to consider adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriation Limits pursuant to Article XIII B of the California Constitution. 26-425 approved Pass
  97. 44. Approve and authorize the Contracts County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a Renewal and Amendment 4 to Agreement A-15778 with Ascent, for provision of technical consulting services for the development of the County’s Climate Action Plan, extending the term by two years retroactive to July 31, 2025 through June 30, 2027, revising Exhibit A-1, and increasing the contract amount by $126,440 for revised contract maximum of $723,135. (REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL) A 26-165 approved Pass
  98. 45. Adopt a Resolution to authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations by $136,800 to fund coaching and facilitation services for executive staff and Board of Supervisors 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). RES 26-070 adopted Pass
  99. 46. Approve an expenditure of $7,000 from the Board of Supervisors (District 3) discretionary fund to reimburse the Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) for internship program expansion, including educational travel opportunities for high school participants. 26-416 approved Pass
  100. 91 Housing and Community Development
  101. 47. a. Accept a Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed covering approximately 11,664 square feet of environmentally sensitive habitat, at 6820 Long Valley Spur, Castroville (Assessor’s Parcel Number 129-201-052-000) to satisfy a condition of approval related to Zoning Administrator Resolution No. 24-043 (Planning File No. PLN230052); b. Authorize the Chair to execute the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed; and c. 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 - PLN230052, TROMP MARCEL & ASTRID TRS, 6820 Long Valley Spur, Castroville, Assessor’s Parcel Number 129-201-052-000, North County Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone) 26-435 approved Pass
  102. 48. a. Accept a Parcel Map for a Spreckels Industrial Park LLC Minor Subdivision dividing one parcel (155.4 acres) into two parcels of 109.1 acres (Parcel 1) and 46.3 acres (Parcel 2). b. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the Parcel Map to the County Recorder for recording, with all applicable recording fees paid by the applicant. (Parcel Map - PLN180496/Spreckels Industrial Park LLC, 129 Spreckels Blvd., Spreckels, CA, Greater Salinas Area Plan) A 26-139 approved Pass
  103. 49. a. Accept a Parcel Map for the Valle del Sol Properties LLC Minor Subdivision dividing one parcel (151.02 acres) into two parcels of 68.015 acres (Parcel 1A) and 83.005 acres (Parcel 2A); and b. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the Parcel Map to the County Recorder for recording, with all applicable recording fees paid by the applicant. (Parcel Map - PLN240120/Valle del Sol Properties LLC et al., No assigned address, Marina, CA, North County Local Coastal Plan Area) A 26-141 approved Pass
  104. 50. a. Approve and authorize borrower Rippling River Affordable Housing Limited Partnership, a California limited partnership, to refinance the first lien through JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for an amount of $6,000,000 and issue a Subordination Agreement placing the County of Monterey’s $1,262,500 loan in a subordinate collateral position to JPMorgan Chase Bank’s loan; and b. Approve and authorize the Housing and Community Development Director or his designee to execute the approved Subordination Agreement (Affordable) and any minor amendments which do not significantly alter the scope of work or the County’s security position in the Rippling River Apartments housing development. 26-413 approved Pass
  105. 51. a. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 2 to the Lori G. Ducoing and Richard F. Ducoing Inclusionary Housing Agreement to allow conveyance of their inclusionary unit into a revocable living trust; and b. Approve and authorize the Housing and Community Development Director or his designee to execute the approved Amendment No. 2 to the Inclusionary Housing Agreement. A 26-167 approved Pass
  106. 97 Public Works, Facilities and Parks
  107. 52. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks or designee to execute a retroactive Professional Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and Weston Miles Architects, Inc. (Agreement) in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for architectural services including preparation of a feasibility study, programming, design and construction management as needed to expand services including Recuperative Care at the existing Salinas Housing Advancement, Resources & Education (SHARE) Center or alternate location; b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks or designee to sign, subject to prior review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Counsel-Risk Management, up to two additional amendments to this Agreement, extending the term of the Agreement by one year each, where the additional costs of each Amendment do not exceed 10% ($10,000), of the original Agreement amount of $100,000 bringing the total maximum cumulative cost increase to $20,000 and potential overall Agreement aggregate Not to Exceed amount to $120,000 even if no additional Amendments to the Agreement are entered into. A 26-128 approved Pass
  108. 53. a. Approve the acquisition of permanent property interests required for the Prunedale Roundabout Project, consisting of partial fee acquisitions from 4 properties and 1 temporary construction easement, for a total amount of $103,900 identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 127-361-007 (Rocha Alma D Garcia), 127-361-013 (Pantoja Jose and Gutierrez Juana), 127-361-014 (Diaz Eusebia and Manuella), and 129-083-031 (Gin York F Family); b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks or their designee to execute Agreements for Purchase of Real Property to acquire permanent roadway easements and related property interests for the Prunedale Roundabout Project; and c. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks or their designee to accept the permanent roadway easements and execute Certificates of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation. A 26-153 approved Pass
  109. 100 Addenda/Supplemental
  110. 54. Addenda/Supplemental Revised Section e. in Item No. 1 under Closed Session Attached Revised Board Referral Matrix and Revised 2026.09 (Askew) Trans-Gender Queer-Fluid Sanctuary County to Item No. 17 under Referral Matrix/New Referrals Revised the title for Item No. 44 under General Government - Consent 26-440
  111. 102 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.