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Name: Monterey County Board of Supervisors
Start: 2025-08-12
Location: Monterey County, CA

August 12, 2025 ·12:00 PM Final-Revised

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Agenda — 66 items

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 12:00 P.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 one matter of significant exposure to litigation. b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, the Board will confer with real property negotiators: (1) Property: Laguna Seca Concession Agency Negotiator(s): Randy Ishii and Bryan Flores Negotiating Parties: Ross Merill and Mel Harder Under negotiation: Price and terms (2) Property: Manzanita Park Agency Negotiator(s): Randy Ishii and Bryan Flores Negotiating Parties: Dan Thompson, Linda Scherrer and Jeff Vest Under negotiation: Price and terms c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: (1) Mario Gonzalez, et al. v. State of CA, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV004194 as lead coordinated case, including subordinate Monterey County Cases: 24CV000215; 24CV000421; 24CV000428; 24CV000848; 24CV000904; 24CV001269; and Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 23CV03022) (2) Lasher, Michael v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court case no. 23CV00324) d. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Board will provide direction to negotiators: (1) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): All Units (ADDED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL) CS 25-035
11 Public Comments for Closed Session no comments made
11 Staff Present present
12 The Board Recessed for Closed Session Agenda Items recessed
12 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
13 1:30 P.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 a resolution honoring the 2025 graduates of the Proudly Pajaro program, the Community Action Board, Casa de la Cultura, and the Pajaro Disaster Long Term Recovery Alliance. (Supervisor Church) CR 25-119 adopted
19 Appointments
3. Appoint Carolynne Roderick to Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory Commission representing the Service Employee International Union (SEIU) Local 521 Monterey County Chapter with a term expiration date on December 31, 2027. (Nominated by Olivia Martinez, Region 2 Director SEIU Local 521) APP 25-117 appointed Pass
4. Reappoint Ronald Holder to the Community Action Commission representing District 2 with a term end date of July 1, 2028 (District Specific - District 2, Supervisor Church) APP 25-119 reappointed Pass
5. Reappoint Clinton Miller to the Agricultural Advisory Committee as a District 2 Representative with a term end date of June 30, 2028 (District Specific - District 2, Supervisor Church) APP 25-120 reappointed Pass
23 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
6. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 25-112
25 General Public Comments
27 Scheduled Matters
8. REF140023 - Update to Zoning Maps and Classifications Public Hearing recommending that the Board of Supervisors: a. Consider and find adoption of the ordinance consistent within the scope of the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the 2010 General Plan (SCH #2007121001) pursuant to CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines Section 15162; and b. Adopt an ordinance amend Chapters 21.08 and 21.50 of the Monterey County Code (Title 21, inland zoning) to reclassify multiple zoning districts for consistency with the 2010 County of Monterey General Plan land use designations. Project Location: Inland areas of unincorporated Monterey County ORD 25-007 adopted Pass
29 Other Board Matters
30 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
9. Referral Matrix and New Referrals OBM 25-115 no comments or referrals read
32 County Administrative Officer Comments
10. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 25-116 made
34 Board Comments
11. Board Comments OBM 25-117 made
36 Read Out from Closed Session by County Counsel recited
37 Adjourned adjourned
38 APPROVED: ____/s/ Chris Lopez______ CHRIS LOPEZ, CHAIR ATTEST: BY: ____/s/ Valerie Ralph________ VALERIE RALPH CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED ON: August 19, 2025
39 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule 25-579
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41 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
42 Natividad Medical Center
12. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer of Natividad Medical Center, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $1,153,761 to increase pier depths of solar canopies and to implement necessary Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades with Opterra Energy Services as part of the ongoing solar project at Natividad Medical Center; and, b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer of Natividad Medical Center, or designee, to increase the contingency budget for this project by $357,000 as part of this change order; and, c. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer of Natividad Medical Center, or designee, to fund the implementation of these change orders using $429,026 from Natividad Medical Center's Enterprise Fund NMC00l-451-9600-8142. 25-562 approved Pass
44 Health Department
13. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Non-Standard Professional Services Agreement with Syracuse University, on behalf of its Burton Blatt Institute, for the provision of program management and consultation services to fulfill the approved “Multi-County Collaborative Psychiatric Advance Directives - Phase II” Mental Health Services Act Innovation Plan for a total Agreement not to exceed $1,000,000 for the term retroactively beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029. A 25-314 approved Pass
14. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Salinas for in-person mobile crisis field response services to the City of Salinas, for an amount of $390,000 for FY 2025-26. The MOU is retroactive, and the term is 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% ($39,000) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed the maximum amount over $429,000. A 25-315 approved
15. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Mental Health Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula for acute inpatient psychiatric Medi-Cal services and acute crisis stabilization unit (CSU) services, for a maximum County obligation of $3,045,124 for the FY 2025-26, with a 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% ($304,512) of the original Agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed maximum amount over $3,349,636. A 25-316 approved Pass
16. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Renewal and Amendment No.1 to Mental Health Services Agreement A-17388 with PCH Treatment, Inc. for the provision of residential treatment services for treating obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety-related issues, retroactive to July 16, 2025 to extend the term to December 31, 2025 and add $335,000 of additional services, for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $613,000. A 25-317 approved
17. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Renewal and Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A-17082 with Spay Neuter Imperative Project (SNIP) 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 $552,500 and retroactively extending the term one year for a new term of September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute one (1) future amendment to this Agreement where the amendment does not exceed 10% ($31,500) of the original Agreement amount, does not significantly change the scope of work, and the total Agreement amount does not exceed $584,000. A 25-322 approved Pass
18. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard Professional Agreement with retired annuitant Benjamin Reyes Mandac, M.D., to provide medical services with physician malpractice coverage provided by the County retroactively from April 5, 2025, to April 3, 2026, with a contract limit of $118,580 for 35% Full Time Equivalent (0.35 FTE) work; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments that do not significantly change the scope of services nor add funds to the agreement with a contract limit of $118,580 for 35% Full Time Equivalent (0.35 FTE) work. A 25-331 approved
51 Department of Social Services
19. Adopt a resolution to authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to: a. Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations of $1,511,760 decreasing revenues by $7,942,762 and increasing an operating transfer “in” of $9,454,522 for the Social Services Entitlements - Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC001 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to provide funding for increased caseload expenditures (4/5ths Vote required); and b. Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to decrease revenues by $5,000,000 and increase an operating transfer “in” of $5,000,000 in Social Services Fund 001-SOC005 Adopted Budget to offset revenues that do not arrived by the year-end close of August 31, 2025 (4/5ths Vote required); and c. Amend the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations (operating transfer “out”) of $9,065,211 increase revenues of $7,065,211 and using fund balance of $2,000,000 in the Social Services 1991 Health & Welfare Realignment - Fund 025, Appropriation Unit SOC012 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to provide funding for increased CalWORKs, In-Home Supportive Services expenditures, and to offset revenues that do not arrive by the year-end close of August 31, 2025 (4/5ths vote required); and d. Amend the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations (operating transfer “out”) of $5,389,311 increasing revenues of $2,374,766 and using fund balance of $3,014,545 in the Social Services 2011 Protective Services Realignment - Fund 022, Appropriation Unit SOC011 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to provide funding for Out of Home Care placement costs and to offset revenues that do not arrive by the year-end close of August 31, 2025 (4/5ths vote required). RES 25-109 adopted Pass
53 General Government
20. a. Receive and accept the Treasurer’s Report of Investments for the quarter ending June 30, 2025; and b. Receive and approve the Treasurer’s Investment Policy for FY 2025-2026; and c. Renew the Delegation of Investment Authority to the Treasurer-Tax Collector pursuant to California Government Code Section 53607. 25-556 approved
21. a. Approve and authorize the Chief Contracts and Procurement Officer or designee to execute Amendment #4 to Agreement No. A-15433 between the County of Monterey and BetterUp, Inc. for the purchase of annual subscriptions for coaching sessions and full access to all BetterUp Platform features, extending the term of the Agreement through August 31, 2026, or until the last annual subscription expires, and increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $1,200,000 to $1,410,000; and b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to sign the initial and any subsequent Order Forms where the Order Forms do not significantly change the scope of work or cause an increase in the not-to-exceed amount. 25-557 approved Pass
22. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendix A and B to correct the salary ranges of the Child Support Officer I, II & III, Supervising Child Support Officer, and Child Support Performance Specialist effective the date of the base wage adjustment on July 12, 2025, to reflect the correct increase as a result of the appeal process, as indicated in Attachment A; and b. Direct the Human Resources Department and the Auditor Controller’s Office to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) System. RES 25-127 adopted Pass
23. Approve the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors Draft Action Meeting Minutes for the following meeting date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025. MIN 25-053 approved
58 Public Works, Facilities and Parks
24. Adopt a Resolution to authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to transfer $65,491 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 from General Fund 001, Parks Operations Appropriation Unit PFP058, to Vehicle Replacement Planning Fund 478-VRP, Appropriation Unit PFP068 for two Ranger Vehicles (4/5ths vote required). RES 25-119 adopted Pass
59 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.
25. Adopt Resolutions for County Service Areas 1, 9, 15, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 41, 44, 45, 47, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 58, 62, 66, 68, 72, and 75; a. Certifying compliance with State law with respect to the levying of general and specific taxes, assessments, and property-related fees and charges for the respective County Service Area; and b. Authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to enter the amount of the charges against the respective lots or parcels as they appear in the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2025-26 as described in Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2 (CSA 45 Oak Hills Subdivision only) of each Resolution. RES 25-116 adopted Pass
26. Adopt a Resolution certifying compliance with State law with respect to the levying of general and specific taxes, assessments, and property-related fees and charges for County Service Area 75 - Chualar. RES 25-128 adopted Pass
62 Addenda/Supplemental
27. Addenda/Supplemental Added subsection d. to Item No. 1 under Closed Session 25-586