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Name: Monterey County Board of Supervisors
Start: 2025-08-19
Location: Monterey County, CA

August 19, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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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 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
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3 Staff Present present
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.
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.
6 9:00 A.M. - Called to Order called to order
7 Roll Called roll called
8 Additions and Corrections for Closed Session by County Counsel additions and corrections by county counsel
9 Closed Session
1. Closed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items: a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding four matters of significant exposure to litigation. b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: (1) Mary Adams (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ14951193) c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will confer regarding recruitment/appointment for the position of Public Defender. CS 25-037
11 Public Comments for Closed Session made
11 Staff Present present
12 The Board Recessed for Closed Session Agenda Items recessed
12 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
13 10:30 A.M. - Reconvened on Public Agenda Items reconvened
14 Roll Called roll called
15 Pledge of Allegiance pledge
16 Additions and Corrections by Clerk additions and corrections by clerk
17 Ceremonial Resolutions
2. Adopt Resolution Honoring North Salinas High School Track and Field Athlete Clara Adams for Winning Two Junior National Championships, Breaking Local Records and Serving as an Inspiration to Young Athletes, and Declaring Every August 19 as “Clara Adams Day” in Monterey County. (Supervisor Alejo) CR 25-122 adopted
19 Appointments
3. Correct the term expiration for Larry Santos to the South Monterey County Fire Protection District from December 1, 2025 to December 1, 2028. (Nominated by South Monterey County Fire Protection District) APP 25-114 approved Pass
4. Reappoint Kelly Stracke to the Parks Commission as a District 4 Representative with a term end date of January 31, 2029. (District Specific - District 4, Supervisor Askew) APP 25-121 reappointed Pass
5. Appoint David Prina to the Parks Commission representing District 2 to fill an unexpired term with a term end date of September 17, 2028. (District Specific - District 2, Supervisor Church) APP 25-122 appointed Pass
6. Reappoint Germaine Esquivel to the Community Action Commission representing District 4 with a term expiration date on June 30, 2028. (District Specific - District 4, Supervisor Askew) APP 25-123 reappointed Pass
7. Appoint Jose Sanchez Barajas to Commission on Disabilities representing the Monterey-Salinas Transit District with a term expiration date on December 31, 2027. (Nominated by Monterey-Salinas Transit District) APP 25-124 appointed
8. Reappoint Connie Pineda to the Community Action Commission representing District 1 as a Private Sector Representative with a term end date of July 1, 2028 (District Specific - District 1, Supervisor Alejo) APP 25-125 reappointed Pass
9. Correct the term expiration for Ron Bernard to the South Monterey County Fire Protection District from December 1, 2025 to December 1, 2028. (Nominated by South Monterey County Fire Protection District) APP 25-126 approved Pass
27 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
10. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 25-118 approved on consent calendar
29 General Public Comments
11. General Public Comments OBM 25-119 no comments made
31 Scheduled Matters
12. PLN210158 - PEDRAZZI Public hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution: a. Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration (State Clearinghouse No. 2025040702) pursuant to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; b. Approving a Standard Subdivision Tentative Map to allow division of a 378.19-acre parcel and 38.54-acre parcel under a Williamson Act Agricultural Preserve Land Conservation Contract No. 73-12, and a 5.76-acre parcel not under a Williamson Act Contract into six parcels ranging in size from Parcel A consisting of 11.08 acres, Parcel B consisting of 42.52 acres, Parcel C consisting of 69.30 acres, Parcel D consisting of 88.27 acres, consisting of Parcel E of 40.04 acres and Remainder Parcel F consisting of 174.49 acres, respectively; c. Adopting a Condition Compliance and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan; d. Authorizing the Chair of the Board to execute a new or amended Agricultural Preserve Land Conservation Contract amending Land Conservation Contract No. 73-12 (established pursuant to Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 73-34-12) to reflect the newly reconfigured Williamson Act Parcels A through F, and simultaneously execute a new or amended Agricultural Preserve Land Conservation Contract, reflecting the new legal description and current ownership interests and to incorporate any legislative changes to State Williamson Act provisions and current County Agricultural Preserve Policies or Procedures; and e. Directing the Clerk of the Board to record the new or amended Land Conservation Contract subject to the submittal of corresponding recording fees by the property owners of record. (Agricultural Subdivision - PLN210158/1990 Agnes Pedrazzi Revocable Trust u/d/t dated April 6, 1990, and 1993 Pedrazzi Revocable Trust u/d/t dated December 3, 1993, 800 and 808 River Road, Salinas, (Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 167-031-003-000, 416-461-037-000, and 416-441-015-000), Toro Area Plan, Agricultural Winery Corridor Plan) RES 25-125 adopted
13. 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 25-554 received
34 Other Board Matters
35 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
14. Referral Matrix and New Referrals OBM 25-120 recited
37 County Administrative Officer Comments
15. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 25-122 made
39 Board Comments
16. Board Comments OBM 25-123 made
41 Read Out from Closed Session by County Counsel
42 Adjourn from Closed Session adjourned
43 APPROVED: ____/s/ Chris Lopez______ CHRIS LOPEZ, CHAIR ATTEST: BY: ____/s/ Valerie Ralph________ VALERIE RALPH CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED ON: August 26, 2025
44 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule 25-592
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46 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
47 Natividad Medical Center
17. Adopt Resolution to: a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendices A and B to abolish the classification of: Medical Librarian as indicated in Attachment A effective August 9, 2025; and b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) System. RES 25-120 adopted Pass
49 Health Department
18. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Mental Health Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and Altos Health Partners (AHP) for the provision of Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $85,200 for FY’s 2025-27 for the term of September 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; and b. Approve non-standard insurance 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% ($8,520) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $93,720. A 25-320 approved Pass
19. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Mental Health Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and A&A Health Services, LLC for the provision of mental health services to Monterey County adult residents with severe psychiatric disabilities in a Board and Care facility, for a maximum County obligation of $625,923 for the retroactive 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% ($62,592) of the original Agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed maximum amount over $688,515. A 25-325 approved Pass
20. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Mental Health Services Agreement A-17250 with Promesa Behavioral Health 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, extending the term one fiscal year for a new term of September 3, 2024 to June 30, 2027 adding funds totaling $281,736 which represents an increase of $34,224 for FY 2024-2025, $112,708 for FY 2025-2026 and $134,804 for FY 2026-2027 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $318,162; 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% ($31,816) of the original Agreement amount, with a total not to exceed amount of $349,978 and that do not substantially change the scope of services. A 25-327 approved Pass
21. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Renewal and Amendment No. 1 to the Mental Health Services Agreement executed on April 5, 2024 with FasPsych, LLC., to add funding to support administrative services and extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026 for a revised total Agreement amount from $72,000 to $112,350 which represents, an increase of $930 for FY 2024-2025 and $39,420 for FY 2025-2026. A 25-328 approved Pass
54 General Government
22. Approve and authorize the Library Director or their designee to execute an agreement with Branch's Janitorial Service, Inc. with a retroactive term of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, to provide Janitorial Services for the Carmel Valley Library in a not-to-exceed amount of $11,700 25-548 approved Pass
23. Approve and authorize the Library Director or their designee to execute an agreement with UV Landscaping LLC, with a retroactive term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, to provide landscaping services and weed abatement at the San Lucas Library in a not-to-exceed amount of $5,160 25-564 approved Pass
24. a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Standard Agreement with ConvergeOne, Incorporated for infrastructure services on an as-needed basis, increasing the agreement amount by $152,000 for a revised agreement total of $250,000 and extending the term through September 16, 2028; and b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer, or his designee, to execute associated order forms and such documents as are necessary for services with ConvergeOne, Incorporated; and c. Authorize the Chief Information Officer the option to extend the agreement up to three (3) additional one (1) year periods though September 16, 2031 provided that the total additional costs do not exceed 10% of the prior year’s cost, with a maximum total increase of $184,480 for a total agreement not to exceed amount of $434,480 and so long as the Order Forms do not significantly alter the terms of the Standard Agreement, even if no additional Agreements are entered into, subject to County Counsel review. A 25-333 approved Pass
25. Approve authorizing the Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector to refund taxes without requiring constituents to file a claim for refund, when specified conditions are met as allowed under the Revenue and Taxation Code Section 5105. 25-578 approved Pass
26. a. Adopt an ordinance amending Sections 2.04.370, 2.04.380, 2.04.400 and 2.04.410 of the Monterey County Code to align the Board of Supervisors benefits, leaves and special pays with those provided to the Elected Officials in Executive Management Unit Y; b. Adopt a Resolution to: i. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 to amend Sections A.9.19 Longevity Pay, A.10.3 Expense Allowance; A.19.8 Vehicle Allowance for Elected Department Heads, Unit Y, A.23 Professional Organization Membership and Employee Job Enhancement, A.24.8 Floating Holiday, Section A.25.6 Vacation Pay Off, A.36 Elected Officials (Unit Y) In-lieu Service Credit, A.52 Units Y and ZX 401(a) Contribution, and add Section A 30.17 Annual Payoff upon Assuming Elective Office; ii. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget for the Board of Supervisors, Fund 001, Appropriation Unit BOA001, to increase appropriations by $56,042, financed by a decrease in appropriations in General Fund Contingencies, Fund 001, Appropriation Unit CAO020 (4/5ths vote required); iii. Direct the Human Resources Department and Auditor-Controller’s Office to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) system. ORD 25-010 adopted
27. Approve the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors Draft Action Meeting Minutes for the following meeting date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025. MIN 25-055 approved Pass
61 Housing and Community Development
28. Adopt an ordinance to designate the Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the unincorporated areas of Monterey County as recommended by the California State Fire Marshal pursuant to Government Code section 51178. ORD 25-008 adopted Pass
63 Public Works, Facilities and Parks
63 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.
29. Adopt a Resolution directing the Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) to prepare 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 and drainage system maintenance and Open Space to include space maintenance. RES 25-122 continued Pass
30. 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 Areas (CSAs) 1 - Carmel Point (CSA 1) for street lighting and street maintenance, 15 - Serra Village/Toro Park (CSA 15) for street lighting, storm drain maintenance, street and sidewalk maintenance and open space maintenance, 23 - Carmel Rancho (CSA 23) for street lighting, storm drain maintenance, street and sidewalk maintenance, and 50 Rioway Tract No. 2 (CSA 50) for storm drain maintenance and levee maintenance, to increase direct benefit assessment rates to place annual revenue in line with annual costs for the active services. RES 25-123 adopted Pass