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December 9, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-Revised ·This agenda includes Tuesday, December 9 and Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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  1. 1 Participation in meetings While the Board chambers remain open, members of the public may participate in Board meetings in 2 ways: 1. You may attend the meeting in person; or, 2. You may observe the live stream of the Board of Supervisors meetings at https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, http://www.mgtvonline.com/, www.youtube.com/c/MontereyCountyTV or https://www.facebook.com/MontereyCoInfo/ If you choose not to attend the Board of Supervisors meeting but desire to make general public comment, or comment on a specific item on the agenda, you may do so in 2 ways: a. submit your comment via email by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at cob@co.monterey.ca.us. In an effort to assist the Clerk in identifying the agenda item relating to your public comment please indicate in the Subject Line, the meeting body (i.e. Board of Supervisors Agenda) and item number (i.e. Item No. 10). Your comment will be placed into the record at the Board meeting. b. you may participate through ZOOM. For ZOOM participation please join by computer audio at: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747 OR to participate by phone call any of these numbers below: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US Enter this Meeting ID number: 224397747 when prompted. Please note there is no Participant Code, you will just hit # again after the recording prompts you. You will be placed in the meeting as an attendee; when you are ready to make a public comment if joined by computer audio please Raise your Hand; and by phone please push *9 on your keypad. PLEASE NOTE: IF ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE PRESENT IN PERSON, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY ZOOM IS FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW. IF THE ZOOM FEED IS LOST FOR ANY REASON, THE MEETING MAY BE PAUSED WHILE A FIX IS ATTEMPTED BUT THE MEETING MAY CONTINUE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRPERSON. Participación en reuniones Mientras las cámaras de la Junta permanezcan abiertas, los miembros del público pueden participar en las reuniones de la Junta de 2 maneras: 1. Podrá asistir personalmente a la reunión; o, 2. Puede observar la transmisión en vivo de las reuniones de la Junta de Supervisores en https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, http://www.mgtvonline.com/, www.youtube.com/c/MontereyCountyTV o https://www.facebook.com/MontereyCoInfo/ Si elige no asistir a la reunión de la Junta de Supervisores pero desea hacer comentarios del público en general o comentar un tema específico de la agenda, puede hacerlo de 2 maneras: a. envíe su comentario por correo electrónico antes de las 5:00 p.m. el lunes anterior a la reunión de la Junta. Envíe su comentario al Secretario de la Junta a cob@co.monterey.ca.us. En un esfuerzo por ayudar al secretario a identificar el tema de la agenda relacionado con su comentario público, indique en la línea de asunto el cuerpo de la reunión (es decir, la agenda de la Junta de Supervisores) y el número de artículo (es decir, el artículo n.º 10). Su comentario se colocará en el registro en la reunión de la Junta. b. puedes participar a través de ZOOM. Para participar en ZOOM, únase por audio de computadora en: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747 O para participar por teléfono llame a cualquiera de estos números a continuación: +1 669 900 6833 EE. UU. (San José) +1 346 248 7799 EE. UU. (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 EE. UU. (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 EE. UU. (Nueva York) +1 253 215 8782 EE. UU. +1 301 715 8592 EE. UU. Ingrese este número de ID de reunión: 224397747 cuando se le solicite. Tenga en cuenta que no hay un código de participante, simplemente presione # nuevamente después de que la grabación lo solicite. Se le colocará en la reunión como asistente; cuando esté listo para hacer un comentario público si se une al audio de la computadora, levante la mano; y por teléfono, presione *9 en su teclado. TENGA EN CUENTA: SI TODOS LOS MIEMBROS DE LA JUNTA ESTÁN PRESENTES EN PERSONA, LA PARTICIPACIÓN DEL PÚBLICO POR ZOOM ES ÚNICAMENTE POR CONVENIENCIA Y NO ES REQUERIDA POR LA LEY. SI LA ALIMENTACIÓN DE ZOOM SE PIERDE POR CUALQUIER MOTIVO, LA REUNIÓN PUEDE PAUSARSE MIENTRAS SE INTENTA UNA SOLUCIÓN, PERO LA REUNIÓN PUEDE CONTINUAR A DISCRECIÓN DEL PRESIDENTE.
  2. 2 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 Monterey County Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St., 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. La Cámara de Supervisores del Condado de Monterey invita y apoya la participación de los residentes del Condado de Monterey en sus reuniones. Si usted requiere la asistencia de un interprete, por favor comuníquese con la oficina de la Asistente de la Cámara de Supervisores localizada en el Centro de Gobierno del Condado de Monterey, (Monterey County Government Center), 168 W. Alisal, Salinas – o por teléfono al (831) 755-5066. La Asistente hará el esfuerzo para acomodar los pedidos de asistencia de un interprete. Los pedidos se deberán hacer lo mas pronto posible, y a lo mínimo 24 horas de anticipo de cualquier reunión de la Cámara de Supervisores. 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/INFORMACION UTIL Sign Up For Alerts on items you may be interested in to keep informed and up to date on the Monterey County 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@co.monterey.ca.us Regístrese para recibir alertas sobre artículos que le pueden interesar para mantenerse informado y actualizado sobre la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Monterey Para crear una alerta, regístrese y siga la Guía del usuario para crear alertas para calendarios, detalles de reuniones, elementos de agenda y detalles de elementos en el siguiente enlace: https://monterey.legistar.com/Default.aspx Si necesita ayuda, comuníquese con nuestra oficina al siguiente correo electrónico: cob@co.monterey.ca.us
  3. 3 PAGE BREAK
  4. 3 Staff Present present
  5. 4 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. 5 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. 6 9:00 A.M. - Called to Order called to order
  8. 7 Roll Called roll called
  9. 8 Additions and Corrections for Closed Session by County Counsel additions and corrections by county counsel
  10. 9 Closed Session
  11. 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) Hernandez, Jesse, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (United States District Court for the Northern District, Case No. 5:13CV02354-BLF) (2) Jane Doe, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, Case No. 25CV005459) (3) Jane Doe, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, Case No. 25CV005871) (4) County of Monterey v. Life Foundation, et al. (Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, Case No. 24CV004599) (5) Gustavo Dominguez (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ4042320, ADJ17263642, ADJ17263394, ADJ17263643) (6) Monterey County Vacation Rental Alliance v. County of Monterey, et al. (Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, Case No. 24CV004922) (7)Wilson, Debra R v. County of Monterey, et al. (Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, Case No: 25CV003444) b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Administrative Officer. c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Board will provide direction to negotiators: (1) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): All Units d. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the Chief Executive Officer Natividad Medical Center. e. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding two matters of significant exposure to litigation. CS 25-057
  12. 11 Public Comments for Closed Session no comments made
  13. 11 Staff Present present
  14. 12 The Board Recessed for Closed Session Agenda Items recessed
  15. 12 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
  16. 13 10:30 A.M. - Reconvened on Public Agenda Items reconvened
  17. 14 Roll Called roll called
  18. 15 Pledge of Allegiance pledge
  19. 16 Additions and Corrections by Clerk additions and corrections by clerk
  20. 17 Ceremonial Resolutions
  21. 1.1 Adopt a resolution in remembrance of Eddie David Barragan, honoring his life, his family legacy, and his years of dedicated service to Monterey County. (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-211 adopted Pass
  22. 2. Adopt a resolution honoring Patrick Mathews for his distinguished career in public service and congratulating him on his well-deserved retirement. (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-156 adopted Pass
  23. 3. Adopt a resolution honoring Marie Butcher as the 2026-27 recipient of the Monterey County Poet Laureate by the Arts Council for Monterey County. (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-204 adopted Pass
  24. 4. Adopt a resolution commending Dawn Soza, Finance Manager II, as the recipient of the 2025 Probation Business Managers Association (PBMA) Tim Ward Award. (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-209 adopted Pass
  25. 22 Appointments
  26. 5. The Board of Supervisors will appoint one of the following three nominees; Paige Viren, Jenny Kuan, or Gayle Pitman to the Economic Development Committee as a Higher Education Representative with a term ending at the Pleasure of the Board. (Nominated by Economic Development Committee) APP 25-180 appointed Pass
  27. 6. Appoint Heather Chappellet Lanier to the Big Sur Byway Organization representing District 5 as a Big Sur Proper Resident Representative filling an unexpired term with a term end date of December 31, 2025 (District Specific - District 5, Supervisor Daniels) APP 25-176 appointed Pass
  28. 7. Appoint Cesar Lara to the Economic Development Committee as a Labor Representative with a term ending at the Pleasure of the Board. (Nominated by Economic Development Committee) APP 25-179 appointed Pass
  29. 8. Appoint Casey Day to the Behavioral Health Commission as a Law Enforcement Representative with a term end date of May 31, 2028. (Nominated by Monterey County Chief Law Enforcement Officers Association) APP 25-182 appointed Pass
  30. 9. Appoint Maria Rusconi to Soledad Cemetery District as a Primary Representative to fill an unexpired term ending on February 1, 2027. (Nominated by District 3, Supervisor Lopez) APP 25-183 appointed Pass
  31. 10. Reappoint Deidre Sullivan to the Water Resources Agency Board Of Directors representing District 4 with a term end date of December 31, 2029 (District Specific - District 4, Supervisor Root Askew) APP 25-175 reappointed Pass
  32. 11. Reappoint Steve Delgado to Greenfield Veterans Memorial District with a term expiration date on November 30, 2029. (District Specific - District 3, Supervisor Lopez) APP 25-184 reappointed Pass
  33. 30 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
  34. 12. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 25-179 approved on consent calendar
  35. 32 General Public Comments
  36. 34 Scheduled Matters
  37. 14. Consider appointments of the County’s delegates and alternates to the Board of Directors for Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA), and Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA). APP 25-178 appointed Pass
  38. 15. a. Conduct a public hearing to consider 16 Williamson Act Applications for 2026 to Create Farmland Security Zones (FSZ) and Contracts and to Establish an Amendment to an existing Agricultural Preserve (AGP) and Land Conservation Contract (LCC) (REF250036); and b. Adopt a Resolution: 1. Finding that Open Space Contracts or Easements qualify as a Class 17 Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Code of Regulations (CCR) CEQA Guidelines Section 15317 and there are no exceptions pursuant to CEQA Guidelines CCR Section 15300.2; and 2. Approving 14 applications to establish an Amendment to an existing AGP and LCC and to create 13 FSZs and Contracts as set forth below: a. AGP-LCC Application No. 2026-01 to amend existing AGP-LCC No. 71-17 - Kevin D. Kester & June E. Kester, Trustees of the Kevin & June Kester Family Revocable Trust, U/D/T November 18, 2003, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 423-141-053-000 and 423-141-054-000 to add approximately160 acres (APNs 423-141-053-000 and 423-141-054-000) to LCC No. 71-17 (recorded on February 26, 1971, as Reel 689, Pages 332-344, Board Resolution No. 71-14-17); Adding approximately 160 acres to AGP-LCC No. 71-17 in the South County Area Plan; b. FSZ Application No. 2026-02 - Donald B. Richardson, Jr. and Marilyn DeC. Richardson, Trustees of the Donald B. and Marilyn DeC. Richardson 1992 Living Trust; APN 183-011-012-000; Approximately 65 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; c. FSZ Application No. 2026-04 - Breschini Ranch LLC; APN 223-034-009-000; Approximately 100 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; d. FSZ Application No. 2026-05 - Bruce Pisoni, Successor Trustee, of the Pisoni Family Trust - Exemption Trust, Under Declaration of Trust Dated December 20, 2001; Alisa A. Pura, a married woman as her sole and separate property; Albert Andrew Pura, as Trustee, or any Successor Trustee, of the Albert Andrey Pura Trust, Dated June 11, 2020; Stanley A. Braga and Valerie A. Braga, Trustees of the Braga Revocable Living Trust U.T.A dated July 30, 2001; Clifford D. Corda and Nancy A. Corda, Trustees of the 199 Corda Revocable Trust UDT dated September 8, 1999; Chris William Corda, Trustee of the Chris William Corda Trust dated March 26, 2001; Kathryn L. Torres, Trustee, The Kathryn L. Torres Family Trust of 2023, U.D.T. 6/26/24; All as their interest may appear or record; APN 223-011-012-000; Approximately 177 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; e. FSZ Application No. 2026-06 - Jerry and Suzanne Rava Family LLC, a California limited liability company, APN 422-111-046-000; Approximately 190 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; f. FSZ Application No. 2026-07 - RCT Land Company, LP, a California limited partnership; APNs 417-151-027-000 and 257-021-013-000; Approximately 241 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; g. FSZ Application No. 2026-08 - RCT Land Company, LP, a California limited partnership; APN 257-021-029-000; Approximately 335 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; h. FSZ Application No. 2026-09 - RCT Land Company, LP, a California limited partnership; APN 257-021-004-000; Approximately 207 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; i. FSZ Application No. 2026-11 - Blanco Fields, LLC, a limited liability company and AMMA Farms, LLC, a limited liability company; APNs 135-091-007-000, 135-101-004-000; 135-101-012-000; Approximately 284 acres in the Greater Salinas Area Plan; j. FSZ Application No. 2026-12 - Bonifacio Gardens, LLC, a limited liability company, APNs 135-111-007-000 and 135-111-009-000; Approximately 164 acres in the Greater Salinas Area Plan; k. FSZ Application No. 2026-13 - Palmero Greens, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; APNs 135-112-004-000 and 135-112-001-000; Approximately 189 acres in the Greater Salinas Area Plan l. FSZ Application No. 2026-14 - Amma Farms, LLC, Limited Liability Company; APNs 135-042-004-000; 135-043-005-000; Approximately 185 acres in the North County Land Use Plan; m. FSZ Application No. 2026-15 - R2 Hunter, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; APNs 177-081-005-000; 177-081-006-000; and 177-081-007-000; Approximately 83 acres in the Greater Salinas Area Plan; n. FSZ Application No. 2026-16 - Beverly Joan Morgantini, Trustee of the 1996 Morgantini Revocable Trust Under Declaration of Trust dated August 16, 1996; APNs 111-021-005-000 and 111-021-007-000; Approximately 403 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; and 3. Continuing without prejudice two (2) applications to the 2027 round of applications: a. FSZ Application No. 2026-03 - Jerry and Suzanne Rava Family LLC, a California limited liability company, APNs 231-052-015-000, 231-052-020-000, 231-052-021-000, 231-052-022-000, 231-052-024-000, and 235-101-045-000; Approximately 1,860 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; b. FSZ Application No. 2026-10 -John Edward Doud and Jane Devine Doud, Trustees of The Doud Family 1997 Revocable Trust established on February 18, 1997; APN 419-501-002-000; Approximately 167 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; and 4. Authorizing the Chair to execute the corresponding Williamson Act Contracts for the 14 applications recommended for approval to establish one (1) AGP and LCC as an Amendment to existing AGP-LCC No. 71-17 pursuant to AGP-LCC Application No. 2026-01 and to create 13 FSZ Contracts for the corresponding 13 applications recommended for approval to create 13 FSZ and Contracts; and 5. Directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to record the 2026 Amendment to existing AGP-LCC No. 71-17 pursuant to AGP Application No. 2026-01 and 13 FSZ Contracts recommended for approval prior to the January 1, 2026, property tax lien date subject to the submittal of the corresponding recording fees by the property owners of record. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action: Find that Open Space Contracts or Easements qualify as a Class 17 Categorial Exemption pursuant to CEQA, California Code of Regulations (CCR) CEQA Guidelines Section 15317 and there are no exceptions pursuant to CEQA Guidelines CCR Section 15300.2. RES 25-172
  39. 37 12:00 P.M. - Recessed to Lunch back into Closed Session at 12:48 p.m. recessed
  40. 38 1:30 P.M. - Reconvened reconvened
  41. 38 Staff Present present
  42. 39 Roll Called roll called
  43. 39 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
  44. 40 Scheduled Matters
  45. 16. a. Receive and accept the County Administrative Office’s Budget End-of-Year Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and b. Authorize the County Administrative Office and Auditor-Controller to make fund balance designations and budget modifications in Fiscal Year 2025-26 as specified in Attachment A (4/5ths vote required). RES 25-182 approved
  46. 17. Receive Board of Supervisors Member input related to service options for Non-County Entities AND consider creation, dissolution and/or continuation of certain Board of Supervisors Ad Hoc Committees. 25-911
  47. 18. Public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance: a. To make express findings that County amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological or topographical conditions, and that these changes or modifications are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications that were previously filed and were in effect as of September 30, 2025; and b. To repeal the 2022 California Building Standards Code with County amendments and adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code with County amendments. ORD 25-019 adopted
  48. 19. Receive status report for FY-2025 County procurement of goods and services. 25-882
  49. 20. a. Receive a follow-up status report on the County of Monterey Health Services Master Plan Project - Phase I Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC): and b. Provide direction to staff on preferred option: i. Proceed with constructing one MHRC only (one MHRC and one support building); ii. Proceed with Phase 1, Part 1 of project (three MHRCs and one support building); iii. Proceed with Phase 1, Part 1 and Part 2 of project (six MHRCs and one support building); iv. Cease future work on the project. c. Provide further direction, as appropriate. (REMOVED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL) 25-869 removed from agenda via addendum/supplemental
  50. 46 Referral Responses
  51. 21. Receive a preliminary response by the Assistant County Administrative Officer to Board Referral No. 2025.12 (Church) regarding the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee for the Salinas Intermodal Transportation Center between the City of Salinas and County of Monterey. PAR 25-019
  52. 22. a. Receive a preliminary response by the Assistant County Administrative Officer or designee to Board Referral No. 2025.14 (Alejo) regarding the development of an Arts Master Plan for the County of Monterey, designed to establish a long-term vision for promoting, supporting, and expanding public art throughout the County’s unincorporated areas. PAR 25-020
  53. 23. Receive a preliminary response to Board Referral Number 2025.13 (Alejo) regarding creation of a formalized process and policy for naming County of Monterey-owned and county-operated facilities. PAR 25-021
  54. 50 Adjourned to 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in Memory of Kay Russo (Daniels) and Helen Rucker (Askew)
  55. 51 Wednesday, December 10, 2025
  56. 52 9:00 Reconvened to Closed Session
  57. 53 10:30 A.M. Reconvened on Public Agenda Items
  58. 54 Roll Called
  59. 55 Scheduled Matters
  60. 55 Staff Present
  61. 24. Receive a report on the Hitchcock Road Animal Services (HRAS) strategic plan as approved by the HRAS JPA Board of Directors in June 2025. 25-883
  62. 56 Announcement of Interpreter
  63. 25. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Approve Amendment No. 1 with [Proposed] Exhibit 1 “Approved Rates and Charges” to adjust the current rates to a 5.03% increase for residential and commercial customers within the Monterey Regional Waste Management District and 6.05% increase for residential and commercial customers within the Salinas Valley Solis Waste Authority in the Unified Franchise Agreement (UFA) A-17164 between the County of Monterey (County) and USA Waste of California, Inc., dba Carmel Marina Corporation, for the Exclusive Collection of Solid Waste and Recyclables in the Unincorporated area of the County of Monterey, effective January 1, 2026; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the UFA between the County and USA Waste of California dba Carmel Marina Corporation, for the Exclusive Collection of Solid Waste and Recyclables in the Unincorporated area of the County of Monterey. RES 25-162
  64. 57 Referral Responses continued from Tuesday, December 9, 2025
  65. 26. It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution: a. Finding that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Code of Regulations (CCR) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 because it consists of an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and said action does not have a direct physical change on the environment nor a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on the environment; b. Approving the creation of a Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) Project Delivery Program for the County of Monterey (County) allowed under California Public Contract Code - PCC § 20146; c. Approving the CMAR Project Delivery Program Policy Guidelines developed in accordance with Section 20146 of the Public Contract Code; d. Authorizing the utilization of CMAR Contracts for the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any infrastructure, excluding roads, and including, but not limited to, buildings, utility improvements associated with buildings, flood control and underground utility improvements, and bridges, owned or leased by the County; e. Authorizing the utilization of CMAR Contracts for projects in the County in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000); f. Approving the award of CMAR Contracts using the best value method to a construction manager at-risk entity that possesses or that obtains sufficient bonding to cover the contract amount for construction services and risk and liability insurance as may be required by the County of Monterey; g. Authorizing the Director of Public Works Facilities and Parks (PWFP) or Director’s designee to administer and utilize the CMAR Project Delivery Program for Capital Improvement Projects in accordance with Section 20146 of the Public Contract Code. RES 25-168
  66. 21. Receive a preliminary response by the Assistant County Administrative Officer to Board Referral No. 2025.12 (Church) regarding the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee for the Salinas Intermodal Transportation Center between the City of Salinas and County of Monterey. PAR 25-019
  67. 59 Other Board Matters
  68. 22. a. Receive a preliminary response by the Assistant County Administrative Officer or designee to Board Referral No. 2025.14 (Alejo) regarding the development of an Arts Master Plan for the County of Monterey, designed to establish a long-term vision for promoting, supporting, and expanding public art throughout the County’s unincorporated areas. PAR 25-020
  69. 60 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
  70. 23. Receive a preliminary response to Board Referral Number 2025.13 (Alejo) regarding creation of a formalized process and policy for naming County of Monterey-owned and county-operated facilities. PAR 25-021
  71. 27. Referral Matrix and New Referrals OBM 25-181
  72. 62 County Administrative Officer Comments
  73. 28. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 25-182
  74. 64 Board Comments
  75. 29. Board Comments OBM 25-183
  76. 66 Read Out from Closed Session by County Counsel
  77. 67 Adjourned
  78. 68 PAGE BREAK
  79. 69 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
  80. 70 Natividad Medical Center
  81. 30. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (A-14537) with Marta Zulik, M.D. Inc. to provide pulmonology critical care services, extending the term by 24 months (January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of November 1, 2019 to December 31, 2027, with no change to the total contract amount of $400,000; and b. Authorize the CEO for NMC 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 exceed 10% ($40,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $440,000. A 25-436 approved Pass
  82. 31. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with The Regents of the University of California, a public corporation, on behalf of the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (UCSF) to provide pediatric cardiology services extending the term by 24 months (January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, and adding $200,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $400,000 in the aggregate; and b. Authorize the CEO for NMC 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 exceed 10% ($20,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $420,000. A 25-437 approved Pass
  83. 32. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Tele-Rheumatology Medical Associates dba Rheum Without Walls to provide rheumatology services, extending the term by 24 months (January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027, and adding $300,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $500,000 in the aggregate; and b. Authorize the CEO for NMC 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 exceed 10% ($20,000) of the original contract amount, and do not increase the total contract amount above $520,000. A 25-438 approved Pass
  84. 33. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a retroactive agreement between the County of Monterey and Planned Parenthood Mar Monte-San Jose Health Center for the provision of Resident rotations for Natividad Medical Center, for the term of February 1, 2025 through February 14, 2030 at no cost ; and b. 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 25-439 approved Pass
  85. 74 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
  86. 34. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute amendment No. 3 to the agreement (A-16297) with Healthcare Transformation, Inc. dba HCT Executive Interim Management and Consulting for interim management services, including but not limited to Nursing Directors, Executive Interim Leadership, Clinic Services Management and Ancillary Management services, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (November 28, 2025 through November 27, 2026 ) for a revised full agreement term of November 28, 2022 through November 27, 2026, and adding $300,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,150,000. A 25-448 approved Pass
  87. 35. 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-16651) with Delphine Engel, MD Inc. to provide general and critical care surgical services, extending the term by 24 months (January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027 and adding $350,000 for a revised not to exceed amount of $750,000 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% ($40,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $790,000. A 25-449 approved Pass
  88. 36. 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-16661) with J. Anthony Shaheen, M.D., Inc. to provide urology services, extending the term by 24 months (January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2027, with no change to the total contract amount of $400,000; 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% ($10,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $410,000. A 25-450 approved Pass
  89. 37. 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-16660) with David R. Flemming, MD to provide urology services, extending the term by 24 months (January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of November 1, 2022 to December 31, 2027 and adding $100,000 for a revised not to exceed amount of $500,000 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% ($10,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $510,000. A 25-451 approved Pass
  90. 38. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute amendment No. 1 to the agreement (A-17040) with Healthcare Coding & Consulting Services, LLC for U.S. base medical record coding and consulting services, adding $780,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,380,000 with no change to the existing term of August 22, 2024 through August 21, 2026. A 25-452 approved Pass
  91. 39. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute amendment No. 5 to the agreement (A-14065) with Accruent, LLC for maintenance management software services, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026) for a revised full agreement term of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2026, and adding $38,414 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $220,103. A 25-454 approved Pass
  92. 40. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute amendment No. 4 to the agreement (A-14125) with Monarch Medical Technologies, LLC for glucose management system enterprise software subscription services, extending the agreement an additional three (3) period (February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2029) for a revised full agreement term of October 1, 2018 through January 31, 2029 and adding $185,736 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $645,559. A 25-455 approved Pass
  93. 41. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a nonstandard agreement with Medisolv, Inc. for electronic submittal of quality metrics services at NMC for a maximum County obligation of $435,000 for the term of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. b. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard contract provisions within the Master Business Agreement. c. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard contract provisions within the Business Associate Agreement. d. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center or a designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($43,500) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $478,500. A 25-456 approved Pass
  94. 42. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute renewal and amendment No. 2 to the master services agreement (A-14455) with Vizient, Inc. for participation in its no cost group purchasing program, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026) for a revised full agreement term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2026. A 25-457 approved Pass
  95. 43. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute renewal and amendment No. 4 to the agreement (A-14305) with Stryker Sales Corporation dba Stryker Instruments for preventative maintenance on power tools and Neptune equipment services, extending the agreement an additional six (6) month period (May 15, 2025 through November 14, 2025) for a revised full agreement term of May 1, 2018 through November 14, 2025, and adding $40,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $639,216. A 25-458 approved Pass
  96. 44. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute amendment No. 7 to the agreement (A-16146) with Locumtenens.com, LLC for recruiting and assignment of physician services, extending the agreement an additional three (3) month period (January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026) for a revised full agreement term of August 26, 2022 through March 31, 2026, and adding $1,300,000 for a revised total agreement amount not-to-exceed $11,700,000. A 25-459 approved Pass
  97. 45. a. Ratify execution by the designee of the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) of an agreement with ECMO PRN, dated September 9, 2025, for one-time extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) services and ECMO interfacility transportation services; and b. Approve Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard insurance and limitation of liability provisions in the agreements; and c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to process payment to ECMO for specified outstanding invoices in the amount of $1,500 for ECMO services and ECMO interfacility transportation services. A 25-460 approved Pass
  98. 46. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute amendments No. 14 to the agreements with Medical Search, LLC dba SUMO Medical Staffing (A-12896) and Medical Doctor Associates, LLC dba Cross Country Locums (formerly known as MDA Holdings, Inc.) (A-12899), and amendment No. 15 to the agreement with AMN Healthcare Locum Tenens, Inc. (formerly known as Staff Care, Inc.) (A-12897) for locum tenens physician referral services at NMC pursuant to Request for Proposals (RFP) #9600-61, extending the agreements for an additional three (3) month period (January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026) for a revised full agreement term of August 1, 2015 through March 31, 2026; with no change to the total aggregate amount for all agreements not-to-exceed $22,700,000. A 25-461 approved Pass
  99. 47. a Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a nonstandard agreement with Executive Consulting Group, LLC, dba ECG Management Consultants, a Delaware LLC for hospital operational efficiency consulting services with focus on resource efficiency at NMC for a maximum County obligation of $210,000 for the term of December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. b. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard payment conditions, termination, insurance, royalties and inventions, miscellaneous provisions and limitations on liability provisions within the agreement. c. Approve and authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center or a designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($21,000) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $231,000. A 25-463 approved Pass
  100. 48. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute amendment No. 3 to the agreement (A-14574) with Natividad Medical Foundation for philanthropic services, extending the agreement an additional two (2) year period (January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2027, and adding $2,097,435 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $7,242,011. A 25-466 approved Pass
  101. 49. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad or a designee to execute a License Agreement with the Regents of the University of California, a California corporation, to grant a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to enter upon and use approximately 766 square feet of office space, located at 1326 Natividad Road, Unit A3, Salinas, California, in the Valle Verde Medical Condominium Complex, for the purpose of conducting environmental health research and health education on environmental exposures in Salinas Valley children, as part of the Center for the Health Assessment of Mothers and Children of Salinas (CHAMACOS), a research initiative affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley, on a month-to-month basis commencing December 1, 2025, for $500 per month; and b. Find that the proposed License Agreement is in the public interest and that said License Agreement will not substantially conflict or interfere with the use of the property by the County. A 25-467 adopted Pass
  102. 50. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a retroactive standard agreement with Coker Group Holdings, LLC dba Coker for consulting services providing hospital operational and resource efficiency analysis to assist at NMC for a maximum County obligation of $300,000 for the term of December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. b. Approve and authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute up to three (3) 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 $330,000. c. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard termination provisions within the agreement. A 25-479 approved Pass
  103. 51. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a Nonstandard MedKeeper Agreement: Software-as-a-Service License Agreement (“License Agreement”) with CareFusion Solutions, LLC dba MedKeeper for verification software guide services. b. Authorize the CEO or a designee to execute a Facility Order Form for Carefusion Solutions dba MedkKeeper for verification software guide services, applying the terms and conditions of the License Agreement and attached thereto as Exhibit A, for a sixty (60) month term effective on Date Last Executed , for a maximum County obligation of $226,854. c. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard contract provisions within the agreement. d. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center or a designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($22,685) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $249,539. A 25-473 approved Pass
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  105. 52. a. Approve and authorize a Fair Share Agreement Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Monterey and ReGen Monterey, also known as the Monterey Regional Waste Management District regarding technical assistance and compliance with California Senate Bill 1383 (SB1383), California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutants regulation; b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign the Memorandum of Understanding; and c. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or change the approved agreement amount by more than 10%. A 25-462 approved Pass
  106. 53. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Mental Health Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and GHC of SAC-SNF, LLC DBA Gramercy Court for the provision of mental health services to Monterey County adult residents with severe psychiatric disabilities in a Skilled Nursing Facility Institution for Mental Disease with Special Treatment Program, for a maximum County obligation of $1,410,360 for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($141,036) of the original Agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed maximum amount over $1,551,396. A 25-465 approved Pass
  107. 54. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive two-year Grant Subcontract Agreement with the Public Health Institute (PHI) in the amount of $16,800 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 and $25,200 for FY 2026-27 not to exceed $42,000 for a term to February 1, 2025 through March 31, 2027; b. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of the services, subject to approval by the Office of County Counsel; c. Amend the Health Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and estimated revenue by $16,800 in the Emergency Medical Services Bureau 001-4000-8109-HEA006, funded by the augmentation of grant revenues from the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) via the Public Health Institute (PHI) under the CA Bridge Program (4/5 vote required); and d. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller and County Administrative Office to incorporate the changes in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Health Department Adopted Budget 001-4000-8109-HEA006. A 25-472 approved Pass
  108. 55. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an Amendment No. 1 to Standard Agreement No. A-17285 between the County of Monterey and Arlene Guzman Corporation dba Thought Link by adding $357,000 to the original amount of $254,000 for the provisions of services related to consultation and implementation of Behavioral Health Transition from the Mental Health Services Act to the Behavioral Health Services Act for a maximum revised County obligation of $611,000 for the term beginning January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($61,100) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $672,100. A 25-474 approved Pass
  109. 56. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Amendment No. 2 to Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service Agreement A-17396 between the County of Monterey and Valley Health Associates for the provision of alcohol and drug recovery services, adding $200,000 for a new total Agreement amount not to exceed $1,918,007 and with a new agreement term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, effective November 1, 2025. A 25-478 approved Pass
  110. 57. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an Agreement with First Alarm for the provision of on-going building security system monitoring, for the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau, Woman, Infant, & Children Facility (WIC) building located at 30 S. Pearl St., Salinas, California, for a total agreement amount of $27,673 and with a term upon execution through September 30, 2028; b. 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% ($2,767) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum amount of $30,440; and c. Approve and authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute future Amendments to the agreement where the Amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not exceed an aggregate amount of $200,000, and fall within the signing authority of the Contracts and Purchasing Officer. A 25-468 approved Pass
  111. 58. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an Agreement with First Alarm for the provision of on-going building security system monitoring, for the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau’s Integrated Health building located at 299 12th Street, Marina, California, for a total agreement amount of $39,536 and with a term upon execution through September 30, 2028; b. 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% ($3,954) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum amount of $43,490; and c. Approve and authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute future Amendments to the agreement where the Amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not exceed an aggregate amount of $200,000, and fall within the signing authority of the Contracts and Purchasing Officer. A 25-469 approved Pass
  112. 59. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an Agreement with First Alarm for the provision of on-going building security system monitoring, for the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau building located at 1441 Constitution Blvd. Building #400 2nd Floor, Room #202, Salinas, California, for a total agreement amount of $46,994 and with a term upon execution through September 30, 2028; b. 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% ($4,700) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum amount of $93,694; and c. Approve and authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute future Amendments to the agreement where the Amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not exceed an aggregate amount of $200,000, and fall within the signing authority of the Contracts and Purchasing Officer. A 25-470 approved Pass
  113. 60. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an Agreement with First Alarm for the provision of on-going building security system monitoring, for the Health Department’s Public Health Bureau, Women, Children & Infant (WIC) building located at 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, California, for a total agreement amount of $14,922 and with a term upon execution through September 30, 2028; b. 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% ($1,492) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum amount of $16,414; and c. Approve and authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute future Amendments to the agreement where the Amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not exceed an aggregate amount of $200,000, and fall within the signing authority of the Contracts and Purchasing Officer. A 25-471 approved Pass
  114. 61. a. Approve the execution by the County Counsel of a Professional Service Agreement with Garrett Law LLP for the provision of webinar training services for Health Department staff on patient confidentiality and related compliance, for a total agreement amount of $250,000 with a term of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027; b. Approve non-standard risk provisions in Agreement, as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and c. Approve and authorize the County Counsel to execute up to three (3) future Amendments that do not exceed 10% ($25,000) of the original Agreement amount, and does not significantly alter the scope of services, for a maximum Agreement amount of $275,000. A 25-475 approved Pass
  115. 62. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-16208 between the County of Monterey and Life Technologies, Corp., to provide the laboratory with recertification, annual certification, and preventative maintenance service, extending the term for 2 years and 6 months, for an aggregate term of March 29, 2023 to June 28, 2028, and increase the Agreement by $108,412 for a total aggregated amount not to exceed $265,351; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments where the combined amendments do not exceed 10% ($26,536) of the original amount and do not significantly change the scope, total not to exceed a maximum of $291,887. A 25-476 approved Pass
  116. 63. Approve and authorize the Office of the Auditor-Controller to process a one-time payment in the amount of $12,554 to Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. for outstanding invoices related to the provision of supplemental licensed healthcare staffing services to the County of Monterey, on behalf of the Monterey County Health Department (MCHD), where services were provided between September 2024 and May 2, 2025, and included, but were not limited to, vaccine clinics, outpatient clinic coverage, and other public health-related support. 25-862 approved Pass
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  118. 64. a. Amend the Department of Social Services’ Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget 001-5010-8258-SOC004 to increase appropriations by $150,000, financed by a reduction in the contingencies appropriation 001-1050-8034-CAO020 to provide funding for the Food Bank for Monterey County (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 Department of Social Services’ Adopted Budget 001-5010-8258 -SOC004 (4/5ths vote required). RES 25-171 adopted Pass
  119. 65. a. Amend the FY 2025-26 Department of Social Services Adopted Budget, Fund 001, Department 5010, Unit 8262 to approve the reallocation and reclassification of one (1) Management Analyst II to one (1) Management Analyst III as indicated in Attachment A; and b. Direct the County Administrative Office and the Auditor-Controller to incorporate the approved position changes in the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget and the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) system. RES 25-173 adopted Pass
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  121. 66. Adopt a resolution continuing for an additional sixty (60) days, the Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to a structure fire and hazardous materials incident at the Moss Landing Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Power Plant that started on January 16, 2025. RES 25-142 adopted Pass
  122. 67. a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute a non-standard Agreement with PC Specialists, Incorporated, a re-seller of technology goods and services, and Cisco Systems Capital Corporation a financial leasing agent incorporating the terms of the existing Master Technology Agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) (#230105), to purchase Cisco Meraki Advance Security Licenses and hardware support services for a five-year term effective January 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $317,764; and b Accept the non-standard provisions as recommended by the Chief Information Officer; and c. Authorize the Chief Information Officer, or his designee, to execute order forms and such documents as are necessary to implement the agreement for the County’s purchase of Cisco Meraki licenses; and d.. Authorize the Chief Information Officer, or his designee, to execute order forms and such documents as are necessary to implement the lease agreement with Cisco Systems Capital Corporation financial terms of 0% interest rate for leasing Cisco Meraki licenses and support. A 25-434 approved Pass
  123. 68. a. Approve and Authorize the Director of Emergency Management to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cities of Oakland, San Jose, and San Francisco and the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma that provides governance structures and procedures for application, allocation and distribution of federal Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) programs and reappoints a primary and alternate member to the UASI Approval Authority; and b. Appoint the County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management Director of Emergency Management as the primary representative to the UASI Approval Authority; and c. Appoint the County of Monterey Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy of Administrative Services as the secondary Approval Authority member. RES 25-161 adopted Pass
  124. 69. Adopt a Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the County Administrative Office. RES 25-165
  125. 70. Approve and authorize the Contracts and Procurement Officer or designee to execute a 20 year rent free Lease Agreement, commencing on or around December 15, 2025 with the City of Gonzales for 5,000 square feet of space located at 630 Fifth Street for use by the Monterey County Free Libraries as the Gonzales Branch Library. 25-834 approved Pass
  126. 71. Approve the Library Director to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Partners for Peace from December 9, 2025 - December 1, 2028 to offer programs, classes, and outreach to the community via public library locations 25-837 approved Pass
  127. 72. Receive the Certified Statement of Votes Cast and declare final the results of the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election as set forth in the attached documents. 25-865 approved Pass
  128. 73. a. Consider and authorize the Director of Human Resources, or designee, to execute a Student Intern Placement Agreement between Chamberlain University and the County of Monterey; and, b. Consider and approve the Human Resources Director and County Counsel recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification provisions within the agreement. 25-867 approved Pass
  129. 74. a. Approve and authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector or their designee to execute Amendment No.1 to Agreement A-17304 with Neumo Justice Systems, LLC, formerly known as Columbia Ultimate Business Systems, LLC, to provide a hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system with voicemail and multi-line calling service to aid in the collection of court-ordered fines and fees for a revised term of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026, and increasing the Agreement amount by $125,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $225,000. 25-868 approved Pass
  130. 75. Authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to approve Change Order #2 with Opterra Energy Services in the amount of $790,026 that includes 6 items necessary to the ongoing solar projects at 168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas and 1590 Moffett Street, Salinas, and to repave the parking lot at 168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas. 25-872 approved Pass
  131. 76. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Amend the Housing and Community Development Department FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget (Fund 001, Department 3100, Unit 8542) to approve the reallocation of one (1) vacant Redevelopment/Housing Project Analyst III to one (1) Assistant Director of Housing and Community Development as indicated in Attachment A, effective December 13, 2025; and b. Direct the County Administrative Office and the Auditor-Controller to incorporate the approved position changes in the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget and the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) system. RES 25-178 adopted Pass
  132. 77. a. Approve and authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector or their designee to sign a procurement and maintenance agreement with Cummins-Allison Corp. for upgraded currency-counting hardware and associated professional services, for a term beginning on the date of hardware implementation through December 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $150,000; and b. Approve and authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector or their designee to execute up to two (2) additional one-year amendments, each extending the term by one year, provided that the cost of each amendment does not exceed $150,000; and c. Approve the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s recommendation to sign the non-standard risk provisions for limitations on liability included in Exhibit A of the agreement. 25-877 approved Pass
  133. 78. a. Approve and authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector or their designee to execute a non-standard agreement with Neumo Justice Systems, LLC, to provide RevQ+ collection system implementation, software, and support services at an estimated cost of $1,104,426 for a three (3) year Agreement, and b. Approve and authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector or their designee the option to execute up to two (2) one (1) year amendments to this agreement, each extending the term by one year, where the additional cost of each amendment does not exceed 5% annually or a total maximum agreement amount of $1,742,517. 25-878 approved Pass
  134. 79. a. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding for a term of three years beginning December 31, 2025 between the County of Monterey and Caltrans Division of Aeronautics and Partners of the American Air Advantage Consortium to coordinate and execute a regional eVTOL Integration Pilot Project that supports the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation’s goal of accelerating safe and lawful Advanced Air Mobility integration into the National Airspace System and informing the development of future guidance, regulations, and operational frameworks; and b. Authorize the Economic Development Manager to execute the necessary amendments to the agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work. 25-879 approved Pass
  135. 80. a. Authorize the Chief Contracts and Procurement Officer or designee to execute Countywide Service Agreements based on the criteria set forth in RFP #10958. The agreements are between the County of Monterey and the five (5) named vendors as follows: Corovan Moving & Storage Co., Northstar Moving Corporation, Scarr Moving & Storage, Inc., Monterey Transfer & Storage, Inc., and Suddath Relocation Systems of Northern California, Inc. for the provision of Moving and Relocation Services for the County of Monterey on an as-needed basis for the initial term of three (3) years from January 1, 2026 through and including December 31, 2028. The aggregate amount over the term of all Agreements shall not exceed $1,000,000, in accordance with the terms and conditions set within each Agreement; and, b. Authorize the Chief Contracts and Procurement Officer or designee to exercise the option to extend the Countywide Service Agreements for two (2) additional one (1) year periods in accordance with the terms and conditions set within each Agreement; and c. Authorize the Chief Contracts and Procurement Officer or designee to execute after one-year, similar additional Agreements for Moving and Relocation services with qualified contractors who meet the minimum requirements and comply with the County of Monterey standard terms and conditions, where each individual agreement does not affect the total aggregate amount authorized. Any additional Agreements shall terminate December 31, 2028; and d. Authorize the Chief Contracts and Procurement Officer or designee to execute future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($100,000) of the original aggregate amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services, for a total maximum not to exceed amount of $1,100,000 for all of the Agreements. 25-880 approved Pass
  136. 81. Approve and authorize the continued work on preparing for a refunding of the 2015 Public Facilities Financing Certificates of Participation, currently estimated annual savings of approximately $143,288 per year for the remaining term of the debt. 25-881 approved Pass
  137. 82. Adopt a resolution to: a. Approve and adopt the New County Distribution, Use, and Reporting of Tickets or Passes Policy for inclusion in the Board Policy Manual; and, b. Provide direction to staff as appropriate. RES 25-180
  138. 83. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to execute a License Agreement with the City of Salinas for use of a portion of the Train Station Parking Lot, located at 20 W. Market Street in Salinas, for the period of December 29, 2025 through March 31, 2026. 25-908 approved Pass
  139. 128 Housing and Community Development
  140. 84. a. Recommend setting rents for tenants at Kents Court at 30% of income for households earning up to 110% of Area Median Income, adjusted for household size, or 35% income for households earning more than 110% of AMI, adjusted for household size, based on annual tenant certified incomes, less a reasonable utility allowance. b. Authorize staff to amortize rent increases over a four-year period for tenants of Kents Court that will experience rent increases greater than 15% due to the rent policy based on certified household incomes. 25-838 approved Pass
  141. 85. a. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 2 to the Ann A. Stoutenborough 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. 25-855 approved Pass
  142. 86. a. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 2 to the Jim Cunanan and Julie A. Villafranca-Cunanan 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. 25-856 approved Pass
  143. 87. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Retroactively approve a report on the status of development traffic impact fees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024; and b. Retroactively adopt findings, in accordance with Government Code section 66000 et seq., that the need for the improvements for which the fees are being collected still exists, and as such, the funds will be retained. RES 25-174 adopted Pass
  144. 88. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Approve a report on the status of development traffic impact fees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and b. Adopt findings, in accordance with Government Code section 66000 et seq., that the need for the improvements for which the fees are being collected still exists, and as such, the funds will be retained. RES 25-175 adopted Pass
  145. 89. a. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 2 to the Donald J. Basch and Shelly Basch 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. 25-874 approved Pass
  146. 135 Public Works, Facilities and Parks
  147. 90. a. Find that the proposed purchase of real property is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 15061; and b. Approve an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Joint Escrow Instructions between the County of Monterey and Dong Family Enterprises, LLC, a California Limited Liability Corporation, and the William H. Wong and Ruth J. Wong Trust, Amended and Restated March 21, 1984, to acquire one (1) parcel totaling approximately 1.07 acres including an approximately 8,459 square foot commercial building (the Property), located within the Alisal area of the County at 323 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas California, 93901, for the purchase price of $2,227,500, including a separate estimate of $30,000 for escrow and due diligence related fees, for use by the Health Department, Natividad Medical Center (NMC), and the Supervisorial District 1 Office, pursuant to Government Code Section 25350.60; and c. Authorize the County Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Joint Escrow Instructions, and any related documents needed to complete the transaction, including, but not limited to, a Grant Deed and any future amendments to the Agreement subject to review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Counsel. A 25-480 approved Pass
  148. 91. Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 14.12 of the Monterey County Code to update the definitions of “bicycle” and “electric bicycle”, to add language permitting the use of electronic bicycles in the same manner and locations as traditional bicycles, and to add language concerning which type of trail users must yield to other trails users within County Parks. ORD 25-017 adopted Pass
  149. 92. a. Approve Project Specific Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the State Highway Route 183/Castroville Complete Streets Project, 05-1H650, for a term effective the execution date of the Agreement until mutually terminated; and b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to execute the Project Specific Maintenance Agreement and submit the fully executed Agreement to the County Recorder for filing. A 25-464 approved Pass
  150. 93. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to make the following amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget and related transfers: 1. Increase appropriations by $806,293 in Building Improvement and Replacement Fund 478-BIR, Appropriation Unit CAO047, financed by Unrestricted Net Position (478-BIR 3202) (4/5ths vote required); 2. Increase appropriation by $806,293 in General Fund 001, Facility Services Appropriation Unit PFP054, financed by an operating transfer in of $806,293 from Building Improvement and Replacement Fund 478-BIR, Appropriation Unit CAO047 (4/5ths vote required); and 3. Transfer $806,293 from the Building Improvement and Replacement Fund 478-BIR, Appropriation Unit CAO047 to General Fund 001, Facility Services Appropriation Unit PFP054 (4/5ths vote required). 25-857 approved Pass
  151. 94. a. Authorize an additional contingency of 10% or $381,384 in contract amount with Teichert Construction, for the Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade Roundabout, Project No. 1146, in the total amount of $4,574,208; b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to execute contract change orders where the overall total value of change orders does not exceed the original contract amount plus approved contingency funding, and do not significantly change the scope of work. 25-858 approved Pass
  152. 95. Adopt a Resolution directing the Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) to proceed with the preparation of an Engineer’s Report and complete a Proposition 218 election for County Service Area 45-Oak Hills (CSA 45) to increase direct benefit assessment rates to place annual revenue in line with annual costs for CSA 45 active services that include street lighting, storm drain maintenance, and open space maintenance. RES 25-170 adopted Pass
  153. 96. Receive the County of Monterey Parks Commission 2024 Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors. 25-860 approved Pass
  154. 97. Receive the Monterey County Fish and Game Advisory Commission 2024 Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors. 25-861 approved Pass
  155. 98. a. Approve a one-time Special Event Use Permit between See & Be Productions Inc. and the County of Monterey to promote and conduct the Wildflower Triathlon at Lake San Antonio, South Shore on May 1-3, 2026, where See & Be Productions Inc. will be responsible for reimbursing all related expenditures incurred by Public Works, Facilities and Parks in support of the event; b. Find that the one-time Wildflower Triathlon event scheduled for May 1-3, 2026, at Monterey County’s Lake San Antonio, South Shore, is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15304(e) of the CEQA Guidelines; and c. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks or designee to sign the Special Event Use Permit between See & Be Productions, Inc. and the County of Monterey. A 25-477 approved Pass
  156. 145 Addenda/Supplemental
  157. 99. Addenda/Supplemental Added Item No. 1.1 under Ceremonial Resolutions Removed Item No. 20 under Scheduled Matters Attached the following attachments to Item No. 17 under Scheduled Matters: Revised Board Report Exhibit A - Consolidated List of Preferences Exhibit B - Board Member Interest Forms Exhibit C - 2025 Board Ad Hoc Committees 25-912
  158. 152 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.