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November 18, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final
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  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) Estella Girardey (Workers' Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ12096796 & ADJ12096091) (2) Kim Mendoza v. Natividad Medical Center, et al. (Superior Court of California, County of Monterey Case No. 23CV004094) (3) Hernandez, Jesse, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (United States District Court for the Northern District, Case No. 5:13CV02354-BLF) (4) Thomas Lee, et al. v. City of Salinas, et al. (Superior Court of California, County of Monterey Case No. 25CV002721) b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, the Board will confer with real property negotiators: (1) Property: 323 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas, CA Agency Negotiator(s): Randell Ishii, Director of Public Works, Facilities & Parks and Lindsay Lerable, Assistant Director of Public Works, Facilities & Parks Negotiating Parties: Dong Family Enterprises, LLC/Greg Findley, Cushman and Wakefield Under negotiation: Price and Terms (2) Property: Laguna Seca Concession Agency Negotiator(s): Randell Ishii, Director of Public Works, Facilities & Parks and Bryan Flores, Chief of Parks Negotiating Parties: Ross Merill and Mel Harder Under negotiation: Price and Terms c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Administrative Officer. d. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Executive Officer Natividad Medical Center. CS 25-055
  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. 2. Adopt a resolution commending Mary A. Zeeb, Treasurer-Tax Collector, upon her retirement from the County of Monterey after thirty-eight years of public service. (Supervisor Daniels) CR 25-205 adopted Pass
  22. 3. Adopt a resolution recognizing November 2025 as National Family Caregivers Month in the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-206 adopted Pass
  23. 4. Adopt a resolution recognizing Gloria Ramirez as the County of Monterey’s 2025 In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Provider of the Year. (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-207 adopted Pass
  24. 5. Adopt a resolution recognizing November 17 through November 21, 2025, as California Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Week. (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-208 adopted Pass
  25. 6. Adopt a resolution honoring Kimberley Moore for her distinguished career in public service and congratulating her on her well-deserved retirement. (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-203 adopted Pass
  26. 7. Adopt a resolution recognizing Rededication of the Castro Plaza Family Resource Center on National Parent Involvement Day and Recognizing the Castroville Coalition. (Supervisor Church) CR 25-202 adopted Pass
  27. 24 Appointments
  28. 8. Reappoint Robert Chacanaca to the Housing Advisory Committee representing District 2 with a term end date of May 31, 2027. (District Specific - District 2, Supervisor Church) APP 25-171 reappointed Pass
  29. 9. Reappoint Joe Burnett to the Fish & Game Advisory Commission representing District 4 with a term end date of February 1, 2028 (District Specific - District 4, Supervisor Root Askew) APP 25-172 reappointed Pass
  30. 10. Appoint Omar Perez-Sandoval to Monterey County Workforce Development Board as a Business Representative with a term expiration date on November 18, 2028. (Nominated by Monterey County Workforce Development Board) APP 25-174 appointed Pass
  31. 28 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
  32. 11. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 25-169 approved on consent calendar
  33. 30 General Public Comments
  34. 32 Scheduled Matters
  35. 13. Consider the appointment of Jake Stroud as Treasurer-Tax Collector effective December 30, 2025, at 5:01 pm. 25-833 approved Pass
  36. 14. Receive the 2025 Economic Contributions of Monterey County Agriculture report from the Agricultural Commissioner. 25-801 received
  37. 35 12:00 P.M. - Recessed to Lunch recessed
  38. 36 1:30 P.M. - Reconvened reconvened
  39. 36 Staff Present present
  40. 37 Roll Called roll called
  41. 37 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
  42. 38 Scheduled Matters
  43. 38 Scheduled Matters
  44. 15. a. Authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or designee to execute a contract with Correctional Healthcare Partners Monterey, Inc. (CHP Monterey, INC.), effective January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, for the medical, dental, psychiatric, and Jail Based Competency Treatment services for incarcerated persons at the Monterey County Jail in an amount not to exceed $139,396,760; and b. Authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or designee to sign up to two (2) future one (1) year amendments to this agreement where the total amendment(s) do not significantly change the scope of work and do not cause an annual increase per amendment of more than the July 1, 2030 through June 30, 2031annual contract amount plus ten percent 10%; or c. Authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or designee to sign one (1) additional two-year amendment with successful and maintained National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Accreditation during the initial contract term where the total amendment does not significantly change the scope of work and does not cause an annual increase of more than the July 1, 2030 through June 30, 2031 annual contract amount plus 10%. A 25-453 approved
  45. 16. a. Receive a presentation from Department of Emergency Management and partners, concerning the MOSS 300 site clean-up at the Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage System facility; and b. Provide direction to staff as appropriate 25-666 received
  46. 40 Item No. 17 was heard before Item No. 16
  47. 17. REF240016 - COASTAL ZONE UPDATED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADU) REGULATIONS Public Hearing to consider amending the Monterey County Local Coastal Program to modify policies and regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), including the Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan, Carmel Area Land Use Plan, North County Land Use Plan and Monterey County Coastal Implementation Plan, Part 1, the Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Title 20), Coastal Zoning, and Part 6, Appendices. Project Location: All unincorporated areas of Monterey County in the Coastal Zone Proposed CEQA Action: Find statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) section 15265 for the purpose of local government activities and approvals involving the preparation and adoption of local coastal program amendments. ORD 25-018 adopted Pass
  48. 42 Other Board Matters
  49. 43 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
  50. 18. Referral Matrix and New Referrals OBM 25-171 made
  51. 44 Item No. 19 was heard before Item No. 18
  52. 45 Referral Responses
  53. 19. Receive a preliminary response to Referral Number 2025.15 (Church) regarding adoption of an urgency ordinance placing a moratorium on new Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the unincorporated areas of Monterey County while new policies and regulations for BESS are developed. PAR 25-018 received
  54. 47 County Administrative Officer Comments
  55. 47 Supervisor Kate Daniels left the meeting at 5:59 p.m.
  56. 20. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 25-172 made
  57. 49 Board Comments
  58. 21. Board Comments OBM 25-173 made
  59. 51 Read Out from Closed Session by County Counsel recited
  60. 52 Adjourned adjourned
  61. 53 APPROVED: ____/s/ Chris Lopez______ CHRIS LOPEZ, CHAIR ATTEST: BY: ____/s/ Valerie Ralph________ VALERIE RALPH CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED ON: , 2025
  62. 54 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule 25-676
  63. 55 PAGE BREAK
  64. 56 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
  65. 57 Health Department
  66. 22. a. Set a public hearing for December 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to consider and adopt a Resolution to approve Amendment No. 1 with [Proposed] Exhibit 1 “Approved Rates and Charges” to Unified Franchise Agreement regarding proposed rates for services and adjustments to current rates for the Unified Franchise Agreement (UFA) between the County of Monterey and USA Waste of California, Inc., doing business as Carmel Marina Corporation, for the Exclusive Collection of Solid Waste and Recyclables in the Unincorporated area of the County of Monterey; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the UFA between the County of Monterey and USA Waste of California, Inc., doing business as Carmel Marina Corporation., for the Exclusive Collection of Solid Waste and Recyclables in the Unincorporated area of the County of Monterey. 25-720 approved Pass
  67. 23. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with the County of Santa Barbara to provide water testing and laboratory analysis at the County of Monterey Consolidated Chemistry Laboratory with a term of upon execution through June 30, 2026, for a total agreement amount of $5,000; b. Approve non-standard provisions in the Agreement 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 exceed 10% ($500) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $5,500. A 25-443 approved Pass
  68. 24. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an Agreement between the County of Monterey and the County of San Luis Obispo for the provision of testing Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and other public health laboratory testing services, for a maximum County obligation of $30,000 for the term of January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026; b. Approve non-standard terms and indemnification 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 exceed 10% ($3,000) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total amount, not to exceed $33,000. A 25-444 approved Pass
  69. 61 Department of Social Services
  70. 25. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign Amendment #1 to Agreement #5010-517 with the Alliance on Aging to provide Outreach, Ombudsman and Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy (HICAP) and Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers (MIPPA) services for seniors adding $82,974 for a new contract total of $600,808 with no change to the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($60,081) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $660,889. A 25-435 approved Pass
  71. 26. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Seneca Family of Agencies to assist with the startup of a Crisis Stabilization Unit and two Enhanced Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program beds in Monterey County for the period of November 18, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $267,406; and b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($26,740) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $294,406. A 25-441 approved Pass
  72. 27. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement #5010-486 with Tovar Strategies, Inc. to provide outreach, marketing and website development adding $60,000 for a new contract total of $259,800 with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($25,980) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $285,780. A 25-442 approved Pass
  73. 65 Criminal Justice
  74. 28. a. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer, or designee, to execute two one-year retroactive renewal agreements with Karpel Computer Systems, Inc. for the continued operation of the case management system and related services for the Office of the District Attorney. The first retroactive renewal agreement is in an amount not to exceed $112,950 for the term effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and the second retroactive renewal agreement is in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for the term effective to July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. b. Accept non-standard contract provisions as recommended by the District Attorney; c. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or their designee or the District Attorney or their designee to execute all necessary documents and verifications related to the retroactive renewal Agreement effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, which is not subject to further amendment or additional services; d. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or their designee or the District Attorney or their designee to sign and execute all necessary documents and verifications related to the retroactive renewal Agreement effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, including any amendments or additions of services, subject to County Counsel review, provided such amendments do not cause the renewal Agreement amount to exceed $200,000; e. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or their designee to issue purchase orders on an as-needed basis pursuant to the Agreement retroactive to July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. 25-810 approved Pass
  75. 67 General Government
  76. 29. Approve and adopt amendments to the Bylaws of the Commission on Disabilities. 25-790 approved Pass
  77. 30. a. Authorize and approve the Director of the Department of Emergency Management or designee to submit a grant application to the California Fire Safe Council 2025 Wildfire County Coordinators Grant Program for a total amount not to exceed $151,500 with a performance period of January 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026, to establish a full-time, permanent Wildfire County Coordinator position dedicated to enhancing wildfire resilience through stronger local planning, community engagement, and coordination with state and local fire protection districts and other partners; and b. Authorize and approve the Director of Department of Emergency Management or designee to execute all necessary forms and documents for the application to this grant; and c. Direct Department of Emergency Management staff to return to the Board of Supervisors for approval prior to acceptance of any grant awards. RES 25-159 adopted Pass
  78. 31. Approve expenditure of $10,000 from the Board of Supervisors (District 2) discretionary funds to reimburse the Aromas Community Center Foundation for costs incurred from park operations and maintenance, supporting a safe and well-maintained park for the Aromas community. 25-804 approved Pass
  79. 32. Approve the Library Director to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County from December 2, 2025 - December 1, 2028 to offer programs, classes, and outreach to the community via public library locations 25-806 approved Pass
  80. 33. a. Approve and adopt Amendment No. 2 to the County of Monterey Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan to increase the Dependent Care Assistance Program contribution limit effective January 1, 2026 from $5,000 to a flexible contribution limits as set by Congress or the Internal Revenue Service effective January 1, 2026. b. Authorize the Human Resources Department and the Auditor-Controller’s Office to implement the amendment to the Monterey County Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan. 25-812 approved Pass
  81. 34. a. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept a grant from the Pacific Library Partnership for $9,000 to expand materials available in the Outdoor Adventure Kits collection at the Monterey County Free Libraries; and b. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept non-standard elements of the grant award agreement; and c. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept up two to amendments or increases in this grant award that do not substantially change terms and conditions or increase the grant award more than 20% ($1,800) for a total not to exceed $10,800. 25-814 approved Pass
  82. 35. Authorize the advancement of Jose Ramirez to Step 5 of the Chief Probation Officer salary range, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Section A.1.11.5, effective November 29, 2025. 25-815 approved Pass
  83. 36. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications Department to sign an agreement with Backing Fire, LLC in an amount not to exceed $8,150 for the term of November 18, 2025 through June 30, 2031, to provide hardware and software for a Computer Aided Dispatch backup and recovery server; b. Authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications Department to agree to a nonstandard End User License Agreement with the 3rd party Backup and Replication software provider that is necessary for the use of the Software as approved by County Counsel for the provision of services under this Agreement; and c. Authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications Department to sign up to three (3) amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not add more than 10% ($815) of the original agreement amount for a maximum aggregate agreement total of $8,965. A 25-445 approved Pass
  84. 37. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Amend the FY 2025-26 Emergency Communications Department Adopted Budget (Fund 028, Department 1520, Unit 8507) to approve the reallocation and reclassification of one (1) Administrative Services Assistant to one (1) Management Analyst I as indicated in Attachment A, effective November 15, 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 25-163 adopted Pass
  85. 38. a. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to sign and submit a grant application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development Encampment Resolution Funding Program Round 5, to resolve encampments located on public, unincorporated, and private lands in Salinas, California, also known as the Davis Street Corridor encampments; b. Approve and authorize the CAO, or designee, to execute the state funding agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Encampment Resolution Funding Project Round 5; c. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to sign all future Encampment Resolution Funding Round 5 amendments on behalf of the County for continued funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development; d. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a Four Year Term with the City of Salinas and the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers to collaborate on the County-led ERF-5-R application and to establish the roles and responsibilities for the implementation of a Housing First, 23-unit low-barrier navigation center program to provide temporary living facilities to individuals experiencing homelessness; and e. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee, to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this MOU where amendments do not significantly alter the purposes and goals of the MOU subject to review as to form by the Office of the County Counsel. RES 25-164 approved Pass
  86. 78 Housing and Community Development
  87. 39. a. Approve Amendment No. 6 to Standard Agreement A-14427 with Accela, Inc., to expand the Scope of Work to include ePermitHub Digital Plan Room subscription service as part of the County’s existing Accela Civic Platform, and increase the Agreement amount by $253,334, from $4,596,204 to a new total not-to-exceed amount of $4,849,537 to commence upon execution of Amendment No. 6 and with no change to the term end date of June 30, 2030; and b. Authorize the Chief Contracts and Procurement Officer or designee to execute Amendment No. 6 and future amendments to the Agreement where each amendment does not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the approved Agreement amount by more than 10% (up to $484,954), subject to review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Counsel and as to fiscal provisions by the Auditor-Controller’s Office. A 25-433 approved Pass
  88. 40. a. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 2 to the Shaumbe A. Wright and Kelly E. Wright individual 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. 25-805 approved Pass
  89. 41. a. Find that the consideration of sixteen (16) Williamson Act Applications, consisting of one (1) Application for the Establishment of an Agricultural Preserve (“AGP”) and Land Conservation Contract (“LCC”) and fifteen (15) Applications for the Creation of Farmland Security Zones (“FSZ”) and corresponding FSZ Contracts is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Categorical Exemptions, CEQA Guidelines CCR Section 15317 Open Space Contracts or Easements (Class 17 establishment of agricultural preserves) and there are no exceptions pursuant to CEQA Guidelines CCR Section 15300.2. b. Set a Public Hearing for December 9, 2025, at 10:30 A.M., to consider 16 Williamson Act Applications consisting of one (1) Application to Establish an AGP-LCC and 15 Applications to create an FSZ and enter into corresponding FSZ Contracts including: 1. AGP-LCC Application No. 2026-01 - 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; Approximately 160 acres in the South County Area Plan; 2. 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; Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 183-011-012-000; Approximately 65 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; 3. FSZ Application No. 2026-03 - Jerry and Suzanne Rava Family LLC, a California limited liability company, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (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; 4. FSZ Application No. 2026-04 - Breschini Ranch LLC; Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 223-034-009-000; Approximately 100 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; 5. 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; Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 223-011-012-000; Approximately 177 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan. 6. FSZ Application No. 2026-06 - Jerry and Suzanne Rava Family LLC, a California limited liability company, Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 422-111-046-000; Approximately 190 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; 7. FSZ Application No. 2026-07 - RCT Land Company, LP, a California limited partnership; Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 417-151-027-000 and 257-021-013-000; Approximately 241 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; 8. FSZ Application No. 2026-08 - RCT Land Company, LP, a California limited partnership; Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 257-021-029-000; Approximately 335 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; 9. FSZ Application No. 2026-09 - RCT Land Company, LP, a California limited partnership; Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 257-021-004-000; Approximately 207 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; 10. 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; Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 419-501-002-000; Approximately 167 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; 11. FSZ Application No. 2026-11 - Blanco Fields, LLC, a limited liability company and AMMA Farms, LLC, a limited liability company; Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 135-091-007-000, 135-101-004-000; 135-101-012-000; Approximately 284 acres in the Greater Salinas Area Plan; 12. FSZ Application No. 2026-12 - Bonifacio Gardens, LLC, a limited liability company, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 135-111-007-000 and 135-111-009-000; Approximately 164 acres in the Greater Salinas Area Plan; 13. FSZ Application No. 2026-13 - Palmero Greens, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 135-112-004-000 and 135-112-001-000; Approximately 189 acres in the Greater Salinas Area Plan; 14. FSZ Application No. 2026-14 - Amma Farms, LLC, Limited Liability Company; Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 135-042-004-000; 135-043-005-000; Approximately 185 acres in the North County Land Use Plan; 15. FSZ Application No. 2026-15 - R2 Hunter, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 177-081-005-000; 177-081-006-000; and 177-081-007-000; Approximately 83 acres in the Greater Salinas Area Plan; 16. FSZ Application No. 2026-16 - Beverly Joan Morgantini, Trustee of the 1996 Morgantini Revocable Trust Under Declaration of Trust dated August 16, 1996; Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 111-021-005-000 and 111-021-007-000; Approximately 403 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan. c. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to publish the Notice of Public Hearing for the Public Hearing to take place on December 9, 2025, at 10:30 A.M., to consider one (1) Application to Establish an Agricultural Preserve and 15 Applications to Create Farmland Security Zones and enter into corresponding Williamson Act AGP-LCC and FSZ Contracts as set forth in the Applications listed above. 25-828 approved Pass
  90. 42. Introduce, waive reading, and set December 9, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time for a 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 b. To repeal the 2022 California Building Standards Code with County amendments and adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code with County amendments. ORD 25-014 approved Pass
  91. 83 Public Works, Facilities and Parks
  92. 43. Introduce, waive first reading, and set December 9, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of 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 25-016 approved Pass
  93. 44. Acting on behalf of County Service Area No. 53-Arroyo Seco (hereinafter “CSA No. 53”): Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget for CSA No. 53, Fund 080, Appropriation Unit PFP034, increasing appropriations by $30,956 funded by unassigned fund balance (080-3101) for storm drainage repairs (4/5th vote required). RES 25-160 approved Pass
  94. 45. a. Approve Amendment No. 7 to Standard Agreement No. A-15607, Multi-Year Agreement #3200*5541, with Granite Construction Company to continue to provide fully operated, fueled and maintained construction equipment to work sites on an on-call basis, to extend the term for one additional year through December 31, 2026, for a revised term from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2026, and increase not to exceed maximum by $1,000,000 to a total of $4,100,000; and b. Authorize the Chief Contracts and Procurement Officer or their designee to execute Amendment No. 7 to Standard Agreement No. A-15607 and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the approved Agreement amount. A 25-440 approved Pass
  95. 46. a. Approve Professional Services Agreements with GFT Infrastructure, Inc. and Harris & Associates, Inc. to provide on-call construction management services for various construction projects located in the County of Monterey, Request for Qualifications #10914, for a period of five years effective November 21, 2025 to November 20, 2030, for an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for each Agreement; b. Approve modified standard Professional Services Agreements with MNS Engineers, Inc. and TRC Engineers, Inc. to provide on-call construction management services for various construction projects located in the County of Monterey, Request for Qualifications #10914, for a period of five years effective November 21, 2025 to November 20, 2030, for an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 each Agreement; c. Approve additional term extensions for each Agreement beyond the anticipated five-year term of the Request for Qualifications with no change in the scope of work or increase to the dollar amount to allow continuity of services for active projects initiated during the anticipated five-year term of each Agreement, subject to review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Counsel; and d. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks or their designee to execute said Professional Services Agreements and future amendments to said Agreements where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the approved amount for each Agreement. A 25-446 approved Pass
  96. 47. a. Approve an Agreement for Purchase of Real Property to acquire Permanent Slope and Drainage Maintenance Easements for the maintenance of Viejo Road Storm Damage Repairs, Project No. 621095C, between the County of Monterey and Bates Property Company (Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 103-031-018), and Charles Carroll Bates and Janet G. Bates; Seth Pardee Bates; David Talcott Bates; and Anthony Stewart Bates (APN 103-021-007), for a combined total cost of $6,800; and b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities, and Parks or Director’s designee to execute the Agreement for Purchase of Real Property to purchase Permanent Slope and Drainage Maintenance Easements. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action: Approval of contracts is not a Project under CEQA. The Project has been determined to be categorically exempt. A Notice of Exemption was filed on October 8, 2021, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15301 Existing Facilities. A 25-447 approved Pass
  97. 48. a. Adopt a Resolution to approve the submittal of applications and all documents necessary to secure a funding allocation under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery programs administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development as the Proposed Projects (Davis Road Bridge Replacement and Road Widening Project and Gonzales River Road Bridge Replacement Project) have unmet financial needs and there is not another funding source that can be used to provide the required matching funds for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Bridge Program for the Proposed Projects; and b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks, or designee, to act as the agent for the County in processing all documentation necessary to secure these funds; and c. Direct PWFP staff to return to the Board of Supervisors for approval prior to acceptance of any grant award(s). RES 25-166 adopted Pass
  98. 49. a. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations by $853,452 in the Building Improvement and Replacement Fund 478, Appropriation Unit CAO007, financed by Unrestricted Net Position (478-BIR-3202); (4/5th Vote) b. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations increase appropriations by $853,452 in the Capital Project Fund 404, Appropriation Unit PFP057 financed by an operating transfer in from Building Improvement and Replacement Fund 478, Appropriation Unit CAO047 for the Jail Americans with Disabilities Act Improvement Project; and (4/5th Vote) c. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget to transfer $853,452 from the Building Improvement and Replacement Fund 478, Appropriation Unit CAO047, to Capital Project Fund 404, Appropriation Unit PFP057. (4/5th Vote) 25-827
  99. 93 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.