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March 10, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final
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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 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 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: (1) Cindy Culver (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ17952809) (2) Destiny Gonzalez, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court case no. 22CV002572) (3) Joseph Macaluso, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court case no. 24CV003621) (4) Monterey County Vacation Rental Alliance v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court case no. 24CV004922) 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. CS 26-010
  13. 11 Staff Present
  14. 12 Public Comments for Closed Session
  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 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 honoring Robin McCrae on her retirement and recognizing her decades of exemplary service to Monterey County through Community Human Services. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) CR 26-005 adopted Pass
  23. 3. Adopt a resolution honoring Social Workers, in recognition of National Social Work Month during March 2026. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) CR 26-007 adopted Pass
  24. 4. Adopt a resolution honoring Kelli Uldall and Steve Snider upon their selection as the recipients of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2025 Citizens of the Year. (Supervisor Daniels) (NP) CR 26-009 adopted Pass
  25. 5. Adopt a resolution honoring Daniel Baldwin upon his selection as the recipient of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2025 Community Impact Award. (Supervisor Daniels) (NP) CR 26-010 adopted Pass
  26. 6. Adopt a resolution honoring Robin McCrae upon her selection as the recipient of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2025 Ruth Vreeland Memorial Public Official of the Year. (Supervisor Daniels) (NP) CR 26-011 adopted Pass
  27. 7. Adopt a resolution honoring Keith Severson upon his selection as the recipient of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2025 Robert C. Littlefield Award for Lifetime Achievement. (Supervisor Daniels) (NP) CR 26-012 adopted Pass
  28. 8. Adopt a resolution honoring the recipient of the 2025 Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award. (Supervisor Daniels) (NP) CR 26-013 adopted Pass
  29. 26 Appointments
  30. 9. Reappoint Michael Ferguson to the Agricultural Advisory Committee as an At Large Representative with a term end date of June 30, 2026. (Nominated by Agricultural Advisory Committee) APP 26-045 reappointed Pass
  31. 10. Appoint Virginia Mendoza 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 26-034 appointed Pass
  32. 11. Appoint Debra Hopgood to the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) representing the Emergency Medical Services Agency as an Ex-Officio member with a continuous term until no longer the Director of Emergency Medical Services. (Nominated by Emergency Medical Care Committee) APP 26-035 appointed Pass
  33. 12. Reappoint Kelsey Scanlon to the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) representing the Department of Emergency Management as an Ex-Officio member with a continuous term until no longer the Director of Department of Emergency Management. (Nominated by Emergency Medical Care Committee) APP 26-036 reappointed Pass
  34. 13. Reappoint Lee Ann Magoski to the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) representing the Department of Emergency Communications as an Ex-Officio member with a continuous term until no longer the Director of Emergency Communication Department. (Nominated by Emergency Medical Care Committee) APP 26-037 reappointed Pass
  35. 14. Appoint Leslie Oliver to the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) representing the Department of Emergency Communications as an Alternate Ex-Officio member with a continuous term until no longer qualified or replaced. (Nominated by Emergency Medical Care Committee) APP 26-038 appointed Pass
  36. 15. Appoint Raymond Buenaventura to Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) as a representative of the Public Defender's Office with a term expiration date at the pleasure of the board. (Nominated by Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council) APP 26-039 appointed Pass
  37. 16. Appoint John O'Brien to the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) as a Citizens Representative with a term end date of June 30, 2026 (Nominated by Debra Hopgood, Acting Bureau Chief, Emergency Medical Services Agency) APP 26-040
  38. 17. Reappoint Kathleen Ballesteros to the Housing Authority of Monterey County representing District 1 with a term end date of March 10, 2030. (District Specific - District 1, Supervisor Alejo) APP 26-041 reappointed Pass
  39. 18. Reappoint Arpi Tanilian to the Workforce Development Board as a Business Representative with a term end date of March 7, 2029 (Nominated by Workforce Development Board) APP 26-042 reappointed Pass
  40. 19. Reappoint Erik Cushman to the Workforce Development Board as a Business Representative with a term end date of December 11, 2028. (Nominated by Workforce Development Board) APP 26-043 reappointed Pass
  41. 20. Reappoint Efrain Aguilera to the Workforce Development Board as a Labor Representative with a term end date of January 10, 2029. (Nominated by Workforce Development Board) APP 26-044 reappointed Pass
  42. 21. Reappoint Justin McIntire to the Workforce Development Board as a Department of Rehabilitation Representative with a term end date of March 7, 2029. (Nominated by Workforce Development Board) APP 26-046 reappointed Pass
  43. 22. Reappoint Alexandra Eastman to the Agricultural Advisory Committee as an At-Large Representative with a term end date of June 30, 2027. (Nominated by Agricultural Advisory Committee) APP 26-047 reappointed Pass
  44. 23. Appoint Katrina Hodges to the Santa Cruz - Monterey - Merced - San Benito - Mariposa Managed Medical Care Commission as a Public Representative representing the population of beneficiaries to be served by the Commission with a term end date of March 10, 2030 (Nominated by Santa Cruz - Monterey - Merced - San Benito - Mariposa Managed Medical Care Commission) APP 26-048 appointed Pass
  45. 24. Appoint Raphael A. Barrios to San Ardo Water District as a Primary Representative with a term expiration date on November 30, 2030. (District Specific - District 3, Supervisor Lopez) APP 26-049 appointed Pass
  46. 25. Reappoint Charles Nelson to the Fish & Game Advisory Commission representing District 1 as a Primary Representative with a term end date of February 1, 2029 (District Specific - District 1, Supervisor Alejo) APP 26-050 reappointed Pass
  47. 44 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
  48. 26. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 26-026 approved on consent calendar
  49. 46 General Public Comments
  50. 48 Scheduled Matters
  51. 28. Ceremony for the Unveiling Covid-19 Memorial Garden and Art, and Community Acknowledgments (The Ceremony will begin inside the Supervisors Chamber acknowledging community partners and donors, and then continue outside at the garden). 26-202
  52. 50 12:00 P.M. - Recess to Lunch/Covid Memorial Unveiling Ceremony recessed
  53. 50 Staff Present present
  54. 51 1:30 P.M. - Reconvened reconvened
  55. 51 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
  56. 52 Roll Called roll called
  57. 53 Scheduled Matters
  58. 29. Receive a presentation from two of the four Development Set-Aside Agencies, Monterey County Film Commission (MCFC) and Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) for FY25-26. 26-183 received
  59. 55 Other Board Matters
  60. 56 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
  61. 30. Referral Matrix and New Referrals OBM 26-028
  62. 58 Referral Responses
  63. 31. a. Consider adoption of an ordinance adding Section 12.28.013 to Title 12 of the Monterey County Code to prohibit oversized vehicle parking at all times with tow away authorization on Railroad Avenue on both sides from the centerline of Salinas Road easterly to its end, and Allison Road on both sides between Railroad Avenue and San Juan Road, in the unincorporated area of Monterey County. b. Find that the adoption of the ordinance is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15301(c) and 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines because the action will involve negligible changes to the existing County regulations that govern the existing County highways and streets, and the action is for the protection of the environment. CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt. ORD 26-002 adopted
  64. 60 County Administrative Officer Comments
  65. 32. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 26-029
  66. 62 Board Comments
  67. 33. Board Comments OBM 26-030
  68. 64 Read Out from Closed Session by County Counsel
  69. 65 Adjourned
  70. 66 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
  71. 67 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule 26-216
  72. 68 PAGE BREAK
  73. 69 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
  74. 70 Natividad Medical Center
  75. 34. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center or a designee to a execute renewal & amendment No. 2 to the agreement (A-13931) with each of JKL Construction Services, Inc. and Bogard Construction, Inc. for construction management services pursuant to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) # 9600-77, extending the agreement an additional two (2) year period (May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2027, with no change to the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 across all agreements. A 26-031
  76. 35. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (A-15734) with Lena Nerjis Malik M.D. to provide pediatric hospitalist services, extending the term by twenty-four months (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028) for a revised full agreement term of July 1, 2017 to March 31, 2028, but with no change to the Board approved not to exceed amount of $300,000; and b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to sign up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not exceed 10% ($10,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $310,000. A 26-045
  77. 36. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute the First Amendment to the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with AG Infectious Diseases, A Medical Corporation to provide infectious disease services extending the term by twenty-four months (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028) for a revised full agreement term of January 23, 2025 to September 30, 2028, and adding $500,000 for a revised total not to exceed amount of $700,000 in the aggregate; and b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to sign up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not cause an increase of more than 10% ($20,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $720,000. A 26-046
  78. 37. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute the First Amendment to the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Hayvenhurst Infectious Diseases Consultants, Inc. to provide infectious disease services extending the term by twenty-four months (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028) for a revised full agreement term of November 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028, and adding $500,000 for a revised total not to exceed amount of $700,000 in the aggregate; and b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to sign up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not cause an increase of more than 10% ($20,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $720,000. A 26-047
  79. 38. a.Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement (A-14387) with Thai Lan N Tran MD Inc. to provide general and critical care surgical services, extending the term by twenty-four months (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028) for a revised full agreement term of June 1, 2019 to June 30, 2028 and adding $1,800,000 for a revised not to exceed amount of $4,515,000 in the aggregate; and b.Authorize the CEO or a designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not cause an increase of more than 10% ($65,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $4,580,000. A 26-052
  80. 39. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute Renewal and Amendment No. 2 to the non-standard agreement (A-14980) with Quality Assurance Services, Inc., for radiation physics and performance testing of radiology equipment services at NMC, extending the agreement for an additional two (2) year period (January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2027, and adding $70,841 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $254,393. A 26-054
  81. 40. a.Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement (A-17371) with RGTACS Inc Professional Corporation, a California professional corporation dba RGTACS INC., to provide general and acute care surgical services, extending the term by 2 years (June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028) for a revised full agreement term of June 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028, but with no change to the Board approved not to exceed amount of $500,000; and b.Authorize the CEO or a designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not cause an increase of more than 10% ($20,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $520,000. A 26-055
  82. 41. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Section IV Employee/Bargaining Units to establish Unit FL for unrepresented Obstetrics (OB) Fellows as indicated in Attachment A; b. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendices A and B to create the classification of Obstetrics (OB) Fellow with the salary range as indicated in Attachment B, effective March 7, 2026; and c. Authorize and direct the County Human Resources Department and the Auditor Controller’s Office to take the necessary actions to create Unit FL in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) system. RES 26-029
  83. 79 Health Department
  84. 42. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Renewal and Amendment No. 1 with San Jose Boiler Works, Inc., for the provision of maintenance and repair including but not limited to assessments, annuals (scheduled inspection and cleaning), immediate repairs and servicing, and on-call/emergency services of boilers at all Health Department Facilities, adding $80,026 for a new total Agreement amount of $155,026 and extending the term three years for a new term of August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2028; b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to two future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed 10% ($7,500) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and the total Agreement amount does not exceed $162,526; and c. Approve and authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute future Amendments, provided they do not exceed an aggregate amount of $200,000 and fall within the signing authority of the Contracts and Purchasing Officer. A 26-039
  85. 43. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Renewal and Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A-17223 with Society for the Prevention of Animals for Monterey County (SPCA) for the provision of all-inclusive spay/neuter clinics for domestic and feral cats of residents within Monterey County communities, and veterinary services to shelter animals on an as-needed basis only, adding $100,000 for a new total Agreement amount of $142,000 and extending the term three years for a new term of February 20, 2025 through June 30, 2028; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to two future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed 10% ($4,200) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and the total Agreement amount does not exceed $146,200. A 26-040
  86. 44. a. Approve and authorize the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or designee to execute a retroactive Amendment No. 3 to Lease Agreement No. A-12809, effective November 13, 2025 with King City Town Square, LLC. (Lessor), for approximately 8,713 rentable square feet of office space located at 200 Broadway, Suites 70 and 88, King City, California, for use by the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (Health); b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make lease payments of $10,174 per month in accordance with the terms of the Lease Agreement; and c. Authorize the extension of the Lease Agreement for one (1) additional three (3) year term under the same terms and conditions, including the new provisions to Exhibit D and Exhibit E as set form in this Amendment No. 3, and make minor revisions to the Lease Agreement if deemed by the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to be in the best interest of the County. A 26-041
  87. 45. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard agreement between the County of Monterey and Salinas Valley Health Medical Center for the designation of Salinas Valley Health Medical Center as a Base Hospital for the provision of medical control and direction to advanced life support (ALS) prehospital EMS personnel, for the term of execution through June 30, 2030, with no exchange of funds; 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 (3) future amendments that do not significantly change the scope of services. A 26-051
  88. 46. Approve and the Chair execute a minor Amendment (Amendment No. 1) to the Hitchcock Road Animal Services (HRAS)’ Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA Agreement) to clarify the JPA's insurance coverage obligations and satisfy potential carrier requirements. A 26-057
  89. 47. Approve the County of Monterey Emergency Medical Services Plan for 2025 and authorize the Emergency Medical Services Agency Director to submit the Plan to the California Emergency Medical Services Authority. 26-135
  90. 86 Department of Social Services
  91. 48. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement #5010-219 with Community Human Services to provide a year-round shelter for youth who are homeless in the County of Monterey adding $15,370 for a new contract total of $135,370, with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026; 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% ($13,537) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $148,910. A 26-073
  92. 49. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign Amendment #2 to Agreement #5010-515 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, adding $12,294 for a new contract total of $1,016,879 with no change to the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; 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% ($101,688) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,118,567. A 26-074
  93. 89 Criminal Justice
  94. 50. a. Approve and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Central Coast Overdose Prevention (CCODP) to provide professional services including outreach, harm reduction and referrals for substance use treatment within County Probation operated facilities at no cost, effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2031; and b. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign future extensions or amendments to the MOU where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of services or add cost for services. A 26-014
  95. 51. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or their designee to execute a non-standard agreement between the County of Monterey and PayGov.US, LLC for electronic payment services for the Civil Records Management System, at no cost to the County upon execution to November 30, 2028. 26-181
  96. 52. a. Approve and authorize the Chief Contracts and Procurement Officer or designee to execute a Non-Standard Agreement with University of Cincinnati Research Institute to provide training on Effective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS), effective April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, not to exceed $176,750; and b. Authorize the Chief Contracts and Procurement Officer or designee to execute future amendments to the Agreement provided they do not exceed an aggregate amount of $200,000 and fall within the signing authority of the Chief Contracts and Procurement Officer. A 26-063
  97. 53. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or their designee to execute Amendment #2 with We Create Content Corporation, to provide a strategic marketing and communication plan for the Sheriff's Office, by extending the contract to June 30, 2026 and adding $30,000 for a new not to exceed total of $230,000. 26-187
  98. 94 General Government
  99. 54. Approve and authorize the Library Director or their designee to execute an agreement with Branch's Janitorial Service, Inc. with a term of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, to provide Janitorial Services for the Carmel Valley Library in a not-to-exceed amount of $12,900 26-099
  100. 55. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or designee to execute a Renewal and Amendment 1 to the Agreement with Community Initiatives, a finance partner for the Transformative Climate Communities Grant, extending the agreement term by 18-months for a revised term of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026, with no increase to the contract maximum of $291,064. 26-127
  101. 56. a. Approve and authorize the Registrar of Voters to execute all necessary documents required to be awarded the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) federal election security funds, including but not limited to, executing Agreement 25G27127 with the Secretary of State's office to claim grant reimbursement through December 31, 2026, with the total amount not to exceed $8,325 for election security; and b. Authorize the Registrar of Voters to execute future amendments to Agreement 25G27127. 26-133
  102. 57. Consider adopting a resolution to: a. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations in the Information Technology Department (ITD), Department 1930, Fund 404, Appropriation INF006, Unit 8595 by $1,100,000 funded by an interfund transfer from the ITD Assignment Fund Balance (Fund 001, BSA 3124), for funding ITD CIP projects (4/5ths vote required); and b. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations in the County Administrative Office (CAO), Department 1050, Fund 001, Appropriation CAO017, Unit 8038 by $1,100,000 to facilitate an interfund transfer from the ITD Assignment Fund (Fund 001, BSA 3124) (4/5ths vote required). RES 26-032
  103. 58. a Approve and Authorize the Chief Information Officer (CIO) to submit a State and Local Cybersecurity Grant application to California Office of Emergency Services for the provision of funding to offset the costs associated with improving cybersecurity posture; and b. Authorize the CIO to sign the necessary documents to accept the funding if awarded. 26-180
  104. 59. a. Amend the Office of the County Counsel’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget at Civil Grand Jury Unit (001-1210-8405-COU005) to increase appropriation by $15,000 financed by decreasing appropriation from the Enterprise Risk Unit (001-1210-8429-COU006) (4/5ths vote required); and b. Amend the Office of the County Counsel’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget at Legal Division Unit (001-1210-8057-COU001) to increase appropriation by $10,000 financed by decreasing appropriation from the Enterprise Risk Unit (001-1210-8429-COU006) (4/5ths vote required). RES 26-035
  105. 60. a. Approve Right of Entry, Mutual Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement (Agreement) between the County of Monterey and the Moss Landing Harbor District. b. Approve expenditure of $14,276 from District 2’s discretionary fund to reimburse the Moss Landing Harbor District for costs incurred for security and safety services provided by Allied Universal Security Services at Kirby Park. c. Authorize Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) or designee to execute Agreement. 26-188
  106. 61. a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee to execute a Non-Standard Agreement with ePlus Technology Incorporated, a Carahsoft Technology Corporation re-seller of hardware, software, and support solutions, incorporating the terms of the existing Master Technology Agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), 220105, Technology Solutions, Products and Services retroactive from the term of January 11, 2026 through January 10, 2032, in an amount not to exceed $3,250,000; and b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee to sign order forms and such documents as are necessary to implement the agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation and reseller ePlus Technology for the purchase of technology products and services; and c. Accept non-standard contract provisions as recommended by the Chief Information Officer. A 26-070
  107. 62. a. Approve and authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or designee to execute a non-standard agreement with Regional Government Services Authority (RGS) for the provision of human resources consulting services, in the amount of $13,900 for a term from the date it is fully executed through December 31, 2026; and b. Accept the non-standard terms and conditions as recommended by the Human Resources Department and County Counsel Office; and c. Approve and authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or designee to execute future amendments, provided they do not exceed an aggregate amount of $20,000. 26-191 removed from agenda
  108. 104 Housing and Community Development
  109. 63. a. Approve and authorize the Housing and Community Development Director or their designee to execute a Funding Agreement with Signal Hill, LLC, for $81,788 to fund biological monitoring services, along with administrative costs, and a contingency fee, for a term beginning upon execution through March 31, 2031; b. Approve and authorize the Housing and Community Development Director or their designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement with EMC Planning Group, Inc., for $72,351 (Base Budget $62,914 and 15% Contingency Fee $9,438) to provide biological monitoring services related to Coastal Development Permits (PLN100338 and PLN240077) for a term beginning upon execution through March 31, 2031; and c. Authorize the Housing and Community Development Director or their designee to execute future amendments to both Agreements where the amendments to not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the Agreements’ amounts by more than 10% ($8,179 and $7,236, respectively). A 26-053
  110. 64. a. Approve a non-standard Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $15,000 with Workbench, Inc., to provide updates to the existing Accessory Dwelling Unit plans to incorporate and update the California Building Code for a term beginning from execution to June 30, 2029 in an amount not to exceed $15,000; and b. Authorize the Chief Contracts and Procurement Officer or designee to sign the non-standard Professional Services Agreement and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or change the approved Agreement amount by more than 10% ($1,500); A 26-056
  111. 107 Public Works, Facilities and Parks
  112. 65. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget for County Service Area 9-Oak Park, Fund 052, Appropriation Unit PFP008, increasing appropriations by $92,309 funded by unassigned fund balance (052-3101) to fund drainage system maintenance (4/5th vote required). RES 26-031
  113. 66. Public hearing to consider adopting a resolution to: a. Find that modification to the Public Works’ fees is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15273 of the CEQA Guidelines; and b. Amend the Monterey County Fee Resolution, Article X - Public Works to adjust fees. RES 26-030
  114. 67. a. Adopt Plans and Special Provisions for the San Ardo Sidewalk Project, Project No. 1178; and b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to advertise the “Notice to Bidders” in the Monterey County Weekly. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action: A Notice of Exemption was filed on July 18, 2024, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15301 Existing Facilities. 26-145
  115. 68. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Boronda County Sanitation District Adopted Budget, Fund 156, Appropriation Unit PFP049, to increase appropriations by $127,166 funded by unassigned fund balance (156-3101) to fund system improvements and maintenance, utility costs, Sewer System Management Plan Update, and Rate Study and Proposition 218 election to establish new sewer service rates (4/5 vote required). RES 26-033
  116. 69. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Approve the Monterey County Fish and Game Advisory Commission recommendation for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Fish and Game Propagation Grant Funds to award $50,000; b. Designate the grant applicants approved by the Board to receive the recommended funding award; and c. Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks or designee to execute required grant agreements with the applicants approved by the Board, to receive a Fiscal Year 2025-26 Fish and Game Propagation Grant Fund Program award and to disburse the funding awards as delineated in Exhibit 1. RES 26-034
  117. 112 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.
  118. 70. a. Approve and authorize the Chief Contracts and Procurement Officer or their designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Standard Agreement Multi-Year Agreement (MYA)*5965 between the County of Monterey and Quinn Company, dba Quinn Power Systems, with a term from August 15, 2021 to August 14, 2026, for preventative maintenance, and on-call repair and emergency work for County’s backup generators, to increase the not to exceed amount by $50,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $350,000 and update provisions of the Agreement; and b. Authorize the Chief Contracts and Procurement Officer or their designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Standard Agreement Multi-Year Agreement (MYA)*5965 with Quinn Company, dba Quinn Power Systems and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work of the Agreement or increase the approved Agreement amount subject to prior review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Counsel-Risk Management, and review of fiscal provisions by the Auditor Controller's Office. A 26-067