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September 16, 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 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Counsel. b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: (1) Coppick, Donna v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV004506) c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding two matters of significant exposure to litigation. d. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Board will provide direction to negotiators: (1) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper, Kim Moore and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): All Units CS 25-041
  12. 11 Public Comments for Closed Session 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 Establishing the Third Tuesday of September as National Voter Registration Day (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-129 adopted Pass
  22. 3. Adopt a resolution Recognizing September 15, 2025, through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Monterey County. (Supervisor Alejo) CR 25-142 adopted Pass
  23. 4. Adopt a resolution Honoring Ines Marines for His Lifetime of Community Leadership in Pajaro and His Advocacy for Farmworker Rights. (Supervisor Alejo) CR 25-141 adopted Pass
  24. 5. Adopt a resolution Declaring Bracero Workers History Recognition Week Every Year in Monterey County During the Week of September 17th and Remembering the 62nd Anniversary of the Chualar Bracero Tragedy of 1963. (Supervisor Alejo) CR 25-144 adopted Pass
  25. 6. Adopt a resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Isidro Hernandez Tovar, the Last Surviving Bracero of Chualar. (Supervisor Alejo) CR 25-153 adopted Pass
  26. 7. Adopt a resolution Honoring Suicide Prevention Service – A Program of Family Service Agency of the Central Coast during Suicide Awareness Month and recognizing the importance of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. (Supervisor Root Askew) CR 25-145 adopted Pass
  27. 8. Adopt a resolution in Recognition of Breakthrough Men’s Community and their commitment to empowering men and transforming communities. (Supervisor Root Askew) CR 25-139 adopted Pass
  28. 9. Adopt a resolution Honoring El Grito de Independencia and recognizing El Grito Salinas, organized by Tradición Por Siempre, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. (Supervisor Root Askew) CR 25-140 adopted Pass
  29. 10. Adopt a resolution Celebrating the International Day of Democracy and recognizing the Associated Student Governments of California State University Monterey Bay. (Supervisor Root Askew) CR 25-136 adopted Pass
  30. 11. Adopt a resolution Celebrating the International Day of Democracy and recognizing the Associated Student Governments of Monterey Peninsula College. (Supervisor Root Askew) CR 25-137 adopted Pass
  31. 12. Adopt a resolution Celebrating the International Day of Democracy and recognizing the Associated Student Governments of Hartnell College. (Supervisor Root Askew) CR 25-138 adopted Pass
  32. 13. Adopt a resolution Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Natividad Family Medicine Residency. (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-130 adopted Pass
  33. 14. Adopt a resolution Commending Commander Ray Tongol upon his retirement from twenty-six years of public service with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-131 adopted Pass
  34. 15. Adopt a resolution Recognizing and Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Watsonville Cannery Strikes of 1985-1987, the Longest and Most Significant Cannery Strike in United States History. (Supervisor Alejo) CR 25-143 adopted Pass
  35. 32 Appointments
  36. 16. Reappoint Scott Violini to the Agricultural Advisory Committee representing Monterey County Cattlemen’s Association with a term end date of June 30, 2028 (Nominated by The Board of Directors for the Monterey County Cattlemen’s Association) APP 25-128 reappointed Pass
  37. 17. Appoint Estella Padilla to Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory Commission representing Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 Monterey County Chapter with a term expiration date on December 31, 2025. (Nominated by Olivia Martinez, Region 2 Director SEIU Local 521) APP 25-129 appointed Pass
  38. 18. Appoint Stefanie Baughman to the Commission on Disabilities representing District 2 with a term end date of December 31, 2028 (District Specific - District 2, Supervisor Church) APP 25-132 appointed Pass
  39. 19. Appoint Antonio F. Ramirez to the San Lucas Cemetery District as a Primary Representative with a term expiration date on September 17, 2029. (District Specific - District 3, Supervisor Lopez) APP 25-131 appointed Pass
  40. 20. Appoint Larry Hartman to Workforce Development Board as a Business Representative with a term expiration date on December 7, 2027. (Nominated by Workforce Development Board) APP 25-133 appointed Pass
  41. 38 Special Presentation
  42. 21. a. Receive a verbal update and presentation from Friends of Laguna Seca regarding the required Business and Facility Master Plans as outlined in the Concession Agreement for the Operation and Management of the Laguna Seca Recreation Area and the agreed upon sound study, and; b. Consider granting an extension to the Friends of Laguna Seca for completion of the Facility Master Plan. 25-644 approved Pass
  43. 40 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet) approved on consent calendar
  44. 22. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 25-129
  45. 42 General Public Comments
  46. 44 A.M. Scheduled Matter trailed to the P.M. Session
  47. 24. a. Conduct a required public hearing to obtain residents’ views and respond to proposals and questions received during the preceding 30-day public comment period regarding the Urban County Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 24/25; b. Receive and Accept the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 24/25; c. Authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development or their designee to submit the CAPER to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; d. Approve the Urban County Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 24/25 for submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and, e. Authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development or their designee to make minor changes to the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report as needed or in response to comments from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. 25-636 approved Pass
  48. 46 12:00 P.M. - Recessed to Lunch back into Closed Session at 12:53 p.m. recessed
  49. 46 Staff Present present
  50. 47 1:30 P.M. - Reconvened at 2:14 p.m. reconvened
  51. 47 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
  52. 48 Roll Called roll called
  53. 49 Scheduled Matters
  54. 25. 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 25-585 received
  55. 50 A.M. Scheduled Matter trailed to the P.M. Session and was taken up after Item No. 25
  56. 51 Other Board Matters
  57. 26. Receive a referral from the Legislative Committee requesting that the Board consider a position on Proposition 50, the Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment on the California special election ballot on November 4, 2025. OBM 25-184 approved Pass
  58. 53 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
  59. 27. Referral Matrix and New Referrals OBM 25-131 recited
  60. 55 County Administrative Officer Comments
  61. 28. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 25-132 made
  62. 57 Board Comments
  63. 29. Board Comments OBM 25-133 made
  64. 59 Read Out from Closed Session by County Counsel recited
  65. 60 Adjourned adjourned
  66. 61 APPROVED: ____/s/ Chris Lopez______ CHRIS LOPEZ, CHAIR ATTEST: BY: ____/s/ Valerie Ralph________ VALERIE RALPH CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED ON: September 23, 2025
  67. 30. 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule 25-645
  68. 63 PAGE BREAK
  69. 64 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
  70. 65 Natividad Medical Center
  71. 31. a. Award Job Order Contracts (JOC) to the lowest responsive bidders for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) with a one-year term from the date of signing by NMC. The contracts will have a minimum value of $25,000 and a maximum value of $6,023,368. The awarded contracts are as follows: NMC 2025-01 to Staples Construction, and NMC 2025-02 to Newton Construction and Management. b. Approve the Performance and Payment Bonds provided by Staples Construction and Newton Construction and Management each in the amount of $2,500,000. c. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Natividad Medical Center to execute the Job Order Contracts for NMC 2025-01 with Staples Construction and for NMC 2025-02 with Newton Construction and Management. A 25-319 approved Pass
  72. 32. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute renewal and amendment No. 7 to the agreement (A-13074) with Forward Advantage Holdings, Inc. dba Forward Advantage for Imprivata OneSign single sign-on solution software services, extending the agreement an additional two (2) year period (March 23, 2025 through March 22, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of March 23, 2016 through March 22, 2027 and adding $115,606 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $924,242. A 25-342 approved Pass
  73. 33. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement each with Waltz Creative, LLC, The Buzz PR LLC, and Mag One Media, Inc., pursuant to the Request for Proposals (RFP) #9600-91 for marketing and graphic design services at NMC, for an initial agreement term beginning September 16, 2025 through September 15, 2028, with the option to extend each agreement two (2) additional one-year periods, for a total aggregate not-to-exceed amount of $555,000 for all three contracts for the initial three-year term. b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute up to two (2) future amendments to each agreement, each amendment exercising a one year option to extend, for an additional aggregate not-to-exceed amount of $185,000 for all three contracts for Fiscal Year 2028-29 and for an additional aggregate not-to-exceed amount of $185,000 for all three contracts for Fiscal Year 2029-2030, provided that the total cost of the agreement over a five-year period does not exceed $925,000 and as long as an appropriation for the costs of the amendments is included in the County Adopted Budget. A 25-348 approved Pass
  74. 34. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute renewal and amendment No. 5 to the agreement (A-14059) with Waltz Creative LLC for marketing and graphic design services, extending the agreement for an additional one (1) month period (August 1, 2025 through August 31, 2025) for a revised full agreement term of August 1, 2018 through August 31, 2025, and no change to the total aggregate amount not-to-exceed $1,850,000. A 25-349 approved Pass
  75. 35. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Health Management Associates, Inc. for consulting services pertaining to patient alignment, county ambulatory clinics and health plan member access, adding $300,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $500,000 with no change to the Agreement term of March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2027. A 25-352 approved Pass
  76. 36. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 1 to the agreement (A-16333) with California Transplant Services dba SafetyGraft for tissue bank storage services, extending the agreement an additional three (3) year period (January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028) for a revised full agreement term of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2028, and adding $250,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $450,000. A 25-355 approved Pass
  77. 72 Health Department
  78. 37. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Mental Health Services Agreement for a term beginning on the date of execution of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 with Remi Vista, Inc., for the provision of Short-term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) treatment services including Case Management, Mental Health Services, Medication Support, and Crisis Intervention for children/youth in the amount of $295,260 for FY 2025-2026 and $295,260 for FY 2026-2027 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $590,520; 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% ($59,052) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $649,572. A 25-336 approved Pass
  79. 38. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Mental Health Services Agreement with Michigan House, Inc. for the provision of Short-term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) treatment services including Case Management, Mental Health Services, Medication Support, and Crisis Intervention for children/youth in the amount of $62,476 for FY 2024-2025 and $418,776 for FY 2025-2026 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $481,252 for a term beginning February 12, 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% ($48,125) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $529,377. A 25-339 approved Pass
  80. 39. 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 CF Merced Behavioral, LLC dba Merced Behavioral Center for the provision of mental health services to gravely disabled Monterey County adult residents with severe psychiatric disabilities in a secure Skilled Nursing Facility as an Institution for Mental Disease (IMD), for a maximum County obligation of $2,483,865 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% ($248,386) of the original Agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed maximum amount over $2,732,251. A 25-356 approved Pass
  81. 40. 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 Telecare Corporation for the provision of skilled nursing services to Monterey County adults with primary diagnoses of organic brain syndrome, traumatic brain injury, medical debilitation, and severe mental illness, for a maximum County obligation of $544,404 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% ($54,440) of the original Agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed maximum amount over $598,844. A 25-357 approved Pass
  82. 41. 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 Inspire Behavioral Health, LLC for the provision of mental health services to Monterey County adult residents with severe psychiatric disabilities in a secure Skilled Nursing Facility as an Institution for Mental Disease (IMD), for a maximum County obligation of $1,489,685 for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and b. Approve the Director of Health Services recommendation to accept non-standard Commercial General Liability insurance provisions of claims-based coverage; 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% ($148,968) of the original Agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed maximum amount over $1,638,653. A 25-359 approved Pass
  83. 42. Adopt an ordinance to amend Chapter 15.04 of the Monterey County Code to remove County of Monterey regulation of small public water systems.   Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Action:  Find that the adoption of this ordinance is categorically exempt per Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment. ORD 25-012 adopted Pass
  84. 43. 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 Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for the provision of mental health services adults with severe psychiatric disabilities for a maximum County obligation of $2,365,565 for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and b. Approve the Director of Health Services recommendation to accept non-standard contract indemnification and insurance provisions within the agreement; 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% ($236,556) of the original Agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed maximum amount over $2,602,121. A 25-362 approved Pass
  85. 44. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A-17223 with Society for the Prevention of Animals for Monterey County (SPCA) for the provision of all-inclusive spay/neuter clinics for domestic and feral cats of residents within Monterey County communities, and providing requested veterinary services to shelter animals, adding $200,000 for a new total Agreement amount of $242,000 and for the term of February 20, 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 to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed 10% ($4,200) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and the total Agreement amount does not exceed $246,200. A 25-363 continued
  86. 45. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an Agreement with Steel Patriot Partners, LLC for the provision of tailored outsourced compliance and cybersecurity implementation services to support, achieve, and maintain Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) governance and compliance goals, for a term of September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2026, for a total Agreement amount of $50,000; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with Steel Patriot Partners, LLC; and c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three (3) future Amendments that do not exceed 10% ($5,000) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of services, and do not exceed the maximum amount of $55,000; and d. Approve and authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or 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 25-364 approved Pass
  87. 46. 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 OCD Anxiety Centers, LLC for the provision of a virtual intensive outpatient program for a total amount not to exceed $15,050 for the term of January 13, 2025 through March 17, 2025; and b. Accept non-standard risk provisions as recommended by the Director of Health Services. A 25-366 approved Pass
  88. 47. 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 Front St., Inc. for the provision of residential services to older adults with serious and persistent mental illness for a maximum County obligation of $1,689,634 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% ($168,963) of the original Agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed maximum amount over $1,858,597. A 25-370 approved Pass
  89. 84 Department of Social Services
  90. 48. Receive and accept the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Report from First 5 Monterey County (a.k.a. Monterey County Children and Families Commission). 25-603 approved Pass
  91. 49. Adopt a resolution to: a. Authorize the application for and acceptance of the Transitional Housing Program (THP) Allocation Award Round 7 in the amount of $436,317 and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (HNMP) Round 4 in the amount of $68,349 to be expended as of two years from the “effective date” of the fully executed Standard Agreement, to help young adults who are 18 to 24 years of age secure and maintain housing, with priority given to former foster or probation youth; and b. Affirm that if THP funds or HNMP funds remain available for allocation after the deadline for submitting a signed Allocation Acceptance Form, and if eligible, the County will authorize acceptance of this additional allocation of funds up to the amount authorized by the Department but not to exceed $872,634 and $136,698 respectively; and c. Authorize the Director or designee of Department of Social Services, to act on behalf of the County in connection with the THP and HNMP allocation/awards and to enter into, execute, and deliver any and all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to participate in the THP and HNMP programs; and d. Agree that the County shall be subject to the terms and conditions that are specified in the THP Round 7 and HNMP Round 4 Allocation Award documents and will use the funds in accordance with the Allocation Acceptance Form, award documents, amendments, requirements, or other applicable laws; and e. Affirm that the County is authorized to accept either of the allocations independent of each other. RES 25-134 adopted Pass
  92. 87 Criminal Justice
  93. 50. Authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to execute a retroactive Memorandum of Agreement, effective October 1, 2023 and shall remain in full force and effect through the full appropriation of 2024 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds and all related documentation on behalf of the County for the FY 2024 Local Solicitation award for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), with the City of Salinas, subject to review and approval by County Counsel. A 25-367 approved Pass
  94. 89 General Government
  95. 51. a. Approve the Radio Site Lease Agreement Template between Lessor and the County of Monterey (Lessee) for the rental of radio communication sites as requested by the County; and b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee to execute the lease template, including minor alterations that do not substantially alter the lease terms, subject to the review and approval of the Office of the County Counsel-Risk Management. A 25-341 approved Pass
  96. 52. Receive a memorandum from Economic Development staff detailing Economic Development Accomplishments for FY24-25. 25-622 approved Pass
  97. 53. Receive final reports for FY2024-25 from the Development Set-Aside Agencies, the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC), the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau (See Monterey), the Monterey County Film Commission (MCFC) and the Monterey County Business Council (MCBC). 25-628 approved Pass
  98. 54. Adopt the Secured Roll Tax Rates calculated by the Office of the Auditor-Controller for Fiscal Year 2025-26. 25-633 adopted Pass
  99. 55. a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Standard Agreement with MagOne Media Incorporated for added video production services on an as-needed basis, with a term date of February 21, 2025 to February 20, 2028, adding $240,000 for a revised agreement total of $340,000; and b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee, to execute order forms and such documents on an as-needed basis necessary to implement the Amendment No. 1 with MagOne Media Incorporated; and c. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee the option to extend the agreement up to three (3) additional one (1) year periods through February 20, 2031, and sign associated Order Forms, provided that the total additional costs do not exceed ten percent of the prior year’s cost, with a maximum total increase of $412,645 for a total agreement not to exceed amount of $752,645 and as long as the Order Forms do not significantly alter the terms of the Agreement, even if no additional Agreements are entered into, subject to County Counsel review. A 25-376 approved Pass
  100. 95 Public Works, Facilities and Parks
  101. 56. a. Authorize an additional contingency of 10% or $ 69,183 of the contract amount with Coastal Paving & Excavating, Inc., for the Viejo Road Emergency Storm Damage, Project No. 621095C, Federal Aid Project No: PA-09-CA-4308-PW-00651 to provide funding for approved contract change orders; and b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities, and Parks (PWFP) to execute contract change orders where the overall total value of change orders does not exceed 20% or $ 138,366 of the original contract amount of $ 691,831 and where the change orders do not significantly change the scope of work.   California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action:  A Notice of Exemption was filed on October 8, 2021, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15301 Existing Facilities. 25-618 approved Pass
  102. 57. a. Approve a Cost Sharing Agreement between the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the County of Monterey for the Pavement Rehabilitation of the portion of Ocean Avenue between just west of Cabrillo Highway, California State Route 1, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway and Carpenter Street, for a term effective the execution date of the Agreement anticipated to end fiscal year 26, for a total amount of $400,000; and b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to sign the Cost Sharing Agreement, including a County contribution of $400,000 for construction. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) action: Categorically exempt per California Code of Regulations section 15301 Existing Facilities - (c) Existing highways and streets. A 25-372 approved Pass
  103. 98 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.