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May 6, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final
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  1. 1 Participation in meetings While the Board chambers remain open, members of the public may participate in Board meetings in 2 ways: 1. You may attend the meeting in person; or, 2. You may observe the live stream of the Board of Supervisors meetings at https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, http://www.mgtvonline.com/, www.youtube.com/c/MontereyCountyTV or https://www.facebook.com/MontereyCoInfo/ If you choose not to attend the Board of Supervisors meeting but desire to make general public comment, or comment on a specific item on the agenda, you may do so in 2 ways: a. submit your comment via email by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at cob@co.monterey.ca.us. In an effort to assist the Clerk in identifying the agenda item relating to your public comment please indicate in the Subject Line, the meeting body (i.e. Board of Supervisors Agenda) and item number (i.e. Item No. 10). Your comment will be placed into the record at the Board meeting. b. you may participate through ZOOM. For ZOOM participation please join by computer audio at: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747 OR to participate by phone call any of these numbers below: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US Enter this Meeting ID number: 224397747 when prompted. Please note there is no Participant Code, you will just hit # again after the recording prompts you. You will be placed in the meeting as an attendee; when you are ready to make a public comment if joined by computer audio please Raise your Hand; and by phone please push *9 on your keypad. PLEASE NOTE: IF ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE PRESENT IN PERSON, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY ZOOM IS FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW. IF THE ZOOM FEED IS LOST FOR ANY REASON, THE MEETING MAY BE PAUSED WHILE A FIX IS ATTEMPTED BUT THE MEETING MAY CONTINUE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRPERSON. Participación en reuniones Mientras las cámaras de la Junta permanezcan abiertas, los miembros del público pueden participar en las reuniones de la Junta de 2 maneras: 1. Podrá asistir personalmente a la reunión; o, 2. Puede observar la transmisión en vivo de las reuniones de la Junta de Supervisores en https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, http://www.mgtvonline.com/, www.youtube.com/c/MontereyCountyTV o https://www.facebook.com/MontereyCoInfo/ Si elige no asistir a la reunión de la Junta de Supervisores pero desea hacer comentarios del público en general o comentar un tema específico de la agenda, puede hacerlo de 2 maneras: a. envíe su comentario por correo electrónico antes de las 5:00 p.m. el lunes anterior a la reunión de la Junta. Envíe su comentario al Secretario de la Junta a cob@co.monterey.ca.us. En un esfuerzo por ayudar al secretario a identificar el tema de la agenda relacionado con su comentario público, indique en la línea de asunto el cuerpo de la reunión (es decir, la agenda de la Junta de Supervisores) y el número de artículo (es decir, el artículo n.º 10). Su comentario se colocará en el registro en la reunión de la Junta. b. puedes participar a través de ZOOM. Para participar en ZOOM, únase por audio de computadora en: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747 O para participar por teléfono llame a cualquiera de estos números a continuación: +1 669 900 6833 EE. UU. (San José) +1 346 248 7799 EE. UU. (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 EE. UU. (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 EE. UU. (Nueva York) +1 253 215 8782 EE. UU. +1 301 715 8592 EE. UU. Ingrese este número de ID de reunión: 224397747 cuando se le solicite. Tenga en cuenta que no hay un código de participante, simplemente presione # nuevamente después de que la grabación lo solicite. Se le colocará en la reunión como asistente; cuando esté listo para hacer un comentario público si se une al audio de la computadora, levante la mano; y por teléfono, presione *9 en su teclado. TENGA EN CUENTA: SI TODOS LOS MIEMBROS DE LA JUNTA ESTÁN PRESENTES EN PERSONA, LA PARTICIPACIÓN DEL PÚBLICO POR ZOOM ES ÚNICAMENTE POR CONVENIENCIA Y NO ES REQUERIDA POR LA LEY. SI LA ALIMENTACIÓN DE ZOOM SE PIERDE POR CUALQUIER MOTIVO, LA REUNIÓN PUEDE PAUSARSE MIENTRAS SE INTENTA UNA SOLUCIÓN, PERO LA REUNIÓN PUEDE CONTINUAR A DISCRECIÓN DEL PRESIDENTE.
  2. 2 The Board of Supervisors welcomes you to its meetings, which are regularly scheduled each Tuesday. Your interest is encouraged and appreciated. Meetings are held in the Board Chambers located on the first floor of the Monterey County Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St., Salinas, CA 93901. As a courtesy to others, please turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to entering the Board Chambers. ALTERNATE AGENDA FORMATS: If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Individuals with a disability requiring a modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may make these requests to the Clerk of the Board Office. CEREMONIAL/APPOINTMENTS/OTHER BOARD MATTERS: These items may include significant financial and administrative actions, and items of special interest, usually approved by majority vote for each program. The regular calendar also includes “Scheduled Items,” which are noticed hearings and public hearings. CONSENT CALENDAR: These matters include routine financial and administrative actions, appear in the supplemental section by program areas, and are usually approved by majority vote. TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON A MATTER ON THE AGENDA: Walk to the podium and wait for recognition by the Chair. In order that all interested parties have an opportunity to speak, please be brief and limit your comments to the specific subject under discussion. Time limitations shall be at the discretion of the Chair, with equal time allocated to opposing sides of an issue insofar as possible. Allocated time may not be reserved or granted to others, except as permitted by the Chair. On matters for which a public hearing is required, please note that a court challenge to the Board’s action may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing or in correspondence delivered to the Board at or before the public hearing. TO ADDRESS THE BOARD DURING PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address comments to the Board concerning each agenda item and may comment when the Chair calls for general public comment for items that are not on the day's agenda. The timing of public comment shall be at the discretion of the Chair. DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION: Documents related to agenda items that are distributed to the Board less than 72 hours prior to the meeting shall be available for public inspection at the Clerk of the Board Office, 168 W. Alisal Street, 1st Floor, Salinas, CA. Documents distributed to the Board at the meeting by County staff will be available at the meeting; documents distributed to the Board by members of the public shall be made available after the meeting. INTERPRETATION SERVICE POLICY: The Monterey County Board of Supervisors invites and encourages the participation of Monterey County residents at its meetings. If you require the assistance of an interpreter, please contact the Clerk of the Board located in the Monterey County Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St., Salinas - or by phone at (831) 755-5066. The Clerk will make every effort to accommodate requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible, and at a minimum 24 hours in advance of any meeting of the Board of Supervisors. La Cámara de Supervisores del Condado de Monterey invita y apoya la participación de los residentes del Condado de Monterey en sus reuniones. Si usted requiere la asistencia de un interprete, por favor comuníquese con la oficina de la Asistente de la Cámara de Supervisores localizada en el Centro de Gobierno del Condado de Monterey, (Monterey County Government Center), 168 W. Alisal, Salinas – o por teléfono al (831) 755-5066. La Asistente hará el esfuerzo para acomodar los pedidos de asistencia de un interprete. Los pedidos se deberán hacer lo mas pronto posible, y a lo mínimo 24 horas de anticipo de cualquier reunión de la Cámara de Supervisores. All documents submitted by the public must have no less than ten (10) copies. The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors must receive all materials for the agenda packet by noon on the Tuesday one week prior to the Tuesday Board meeting. Any agenda related writings or documents distributed to members of the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors regarding any open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Clerk of the Board’s Office located at 168 W. Alisal St., 1st Floor, Salinas, California. during normal business hours and in the Board Chambers on the day of the Board Meeting, pursuant to Government Code §54957.5 HELPFUL INFORMATION/INFORMACION UTIL Sign Up For Alerts on items you may be interested in to keep informed and up to date on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors To create an Alert please Sign Up and follow the User Guide to create alerts for calendars, meeting details, agenda items and item details at the following link: https://monterey.legistar.com/Default.aspx If assistance is needed please contact our office at the following email: cob@co.monterey.ca.us Regístrese para recibir alertas sobre artículos que le pueden interesar para mantenerse informado y actualizado sobre la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Monterey Para crear una alerta, regístrese y siga la Guía del usuario para crear alertas para calendarios, detalles de reuniones, elementos de agenda y detalles de elementos en el siguiente enlace: https://monterey.legistar.com/Default.aspx Si necesita ayuda, comuníquese con nuestra oficina al siguiente correo electrónico: cob@co.monterey.ca.us
  3. 3 PAGE BREAK
  4. 3 Staff Present present
  5. 4 NOTE: All agenda titles related to numbered agenda items are live web links. Click on the title to be directed to the corresponding Board Report.
  6. 5 PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address comments to the Board concerning each agenda item. The timing of public comment shall be at the discretion of the Chair.
  7. 6 9:00 A.M. - Called to Order called to order
  8. 7 Roll Called roll called
  9. 8 Additions and Corrections for Closed Session by County Counsel additions and corrections by county counsel
  10. 9 Closed Session
  11. 1. Closed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items: a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: (1) Ruth Solis (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ19801131) (2) Monterey County Vacation Rental Alliance, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV004922) (3) Fred H. Faltersack, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 25CV000117) b. 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 c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Administrative Officer. CS 25-021
  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
  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 proclaiming the Month, May 2025, as Older Americans Month in Monterey County recognizing the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and its national theme, “Flip the Script on Aging.” This theme focuses on the transformation of how society perceives aging and encourages one to challenge stereotypes. It highlights opportunities for engagement to make life better so that we can live where we choose, in communities that are age friendly and disability friendly. (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-066 adopted Pass
  22. 3. Adopt a resolution recognizing the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Monterey County during Mental Health Awareness Month 2025. (Supervisor Askew) CR 25-067 adopted Pass
  23. 4. Adopt a resolution honoring the more than 700 highly skilled nurses at Natividad and the County of Monterey Health Department during Nurses Week 2025. (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-068 adopted Pass
  24. 5. Adopt a resolution, during Public Service Recognition Week (May 4 through 10, 2025), in honor of Public Works, Facilities and Parks employee, Kathryn Rossi, for achieving over 50 years of county service. (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-069 adopted Pass
  25. 6. Adopt a resolution honoring County of Monterey employees during Public Service Recognition Week (May 4 - 10, 2025). (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-070 adopted Pass
  26. 7. Adopt a resolution designating May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-071 adopted Pass
  27. 8. Adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of May 5th - May 11th, 2025 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week in Monterey County. (Supervisor Askew) CR 25-072 adopted Pass
  28. 25 Appointments appointed
  29. 9. Consider a recommendation from the Tenant Commissioner Selection Ad Hoc Committee to appoint Eleanor Elliott as Tenant Commissioner to the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey Board of Commissioners, for a two-year term, effective upon appointment through May 6, 2027. APP 25-071 appointed Pass
  30. 27 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
  31. 10. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 25-058 approved on consent calendar
  32. 29 General Public Comments
  33. 30 Supervisor Wendy Root Askew stepped out at 11:57 p.m. and returned at 12:15 p.m.
  34. 31 Scheduled Matters
  35. 12. a. Receive a presentation from the Health Department, Sheriff’s Office, and District Attorney’s Office regarding tobacco retail license statute and ordinance enforcement and Department of Justice grant implementation; and b. Provide direction to county staff as necessary. 25-233 received
  36. 33 Other Board Matters
  37. 34 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
  38. 13. Referral Matrix and New Referrals OBM 25-061 no comments made and referrals read
  39. 36 County Administrative Officer Comments
  40. 14. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 25-062 made
  41. 38 Board Comments
  42. 15. Board Comments OBM 25-063 made
  43. 40 Read Out from Closed Session by County Counsel recited
  44. 41 Adjourned adjourned
  45. 41 APPROVED: ____/s/ Chris Lopez______ CHRIS LOPEZ, CHAIR ATTEST: BY: ____/s/ Valerie Ralph________ VALERIE RALPH CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED ON: May 13, 2025
  46. 42 Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meetings for 2025
  47. 43 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule 25-184
  48. 44 PAGE BREAK
  49. 45 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
  50. 46 Natividad Medical Center
  51. 16. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (A-15828) with Yu-Chuan Liu MD to provide electrophysiology cardiology services, extending the term by twenty-four months after its original termination date (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2027, and adding $680,000 for a revised not to exceed amount of $1,480,000 in the aggregate; and b. Authorize the CEO for NMC or his designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not cause an increase of more than ten percent ($10,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $1,490,000. A 25-116 approved Pass
  52. 48 Health Department
  53. 17. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or their designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Nurse-Family Partnership to add services related to helping low-income, first-time mothers achieve healthier pregnancies, improve parenting skills, and enhance the well-being of their children, leading to greater economic self-sufficiency, effective February 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026; adding $14,000 for a total contract not to exceed amount of $214,000; and update the Business Associate Agreement; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or their designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments where the combined amendments do not exceed 10% ($21,400) of the original amount and do not significantly change the scope, total not to exceed amount of $235,400. A 25-113 approved Pass
  54. 18. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Mental Health Services Agreement for a retroactive term beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 with Star View Behavioral Health, Inc., for the provision of Community Treatment Facility and Psychiatric Health Facility services in the amount of $224,897 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 and $246,112 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $471,009 for the term of July 1, 2024 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% ($47,100) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $518,110. A 25-114 approved Pass
  55. 19. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to accept additional grant award funding from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in the amount of $183,750 for further implementation of the California Public Health Workforce Career Ladder Education and Development Program with no change in the term of February 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, bringing the total grant award from CDPH to $245,163; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Grant Agreement Number 22-11317, A1 issued by CDPH for a total Grant Agreement amount of $245,463 for the term of February 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; and c. Approve all non-standard indemnification provision as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and d. Approve the delegation of authority to the Director of Health Services or designee to act on the County’s behalf to carry out and consummate all transactions contemplated during the grant period; and e. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to two future Amendments that do not exceed 10% ($24,546) of the revised Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of services, and do not exceed the maximum amount of $270,009. A 25-139 approved Pass
  56. 52 General Government
  57. 20. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or designee to execute a retroactive Agreement with California Certified Interpreters, Inc., for interpretation services at County community events and meetings, effective February 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, total amount not to exceed $1,500. A 25-099 approved Pass
  58. 21. a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee to sign a Data License Agreement with the Central Coast Broadband Consortium to receive geographic information systems data for California Advanced Services Fund and Federal Funding Account grants submitted and awarded for broadband project areas; and b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to amend future Data License Agreements, subject to County Counsel review, specifically for geographic information systems data related to broadband project approved areas within the County of Monterey jurisdiction. A 25-118 approved Pass
  59. 22. a. Approve transferring $200,000 from the Board of Supervisors (District 4) discretionary funds to the Capital Project Fund and assign said funds for Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department capital projects located within the Fourth District; b. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 adopted budget for Capital Project Fund 404, Appropriation Unit PFP057, increasing appropriations by $200,000, financed by an operating transfer in of $200,000 from the General Fund 001, Board of Supervisors Appropriation Unit BOA001 (4/5ths vote required); and c. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to transfer $200,000 in FY 2024-25 from the General Fund 001, Board of Supervisors Appropriation Unit BOA001 to Capital Projects Fund 404, Appropriation Unit PFP057 (4/5ths vote required). 25-274 approved Pass
  60. 23. Approve the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors Draft Action Meeting Minutes for the following meeting date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025. MIN 25-028 approved Pass
  61. 57 Housing and Community Development
  62. 24. a. Find that the transfer of a .60 acre vacant parcel located at 13993 Sherman Boulevard, East Garrison, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 031-164-130 (‘subject property’), is exempt surplus land pursuant to Government Code section 54221(f)(1)(D); b. Find that the transfer of the subject property is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061; c. Accept transfer of ownership from the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the County of Monterey (Successor Agency) of the parcel located at 13993 Sherman Boulevard, East Garrison (APN 031-164-130) to the County of Monterey for the proposed East Garrison Library with Sheriff field office; d. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the certificate of acceptance and consent to record the Grant Deed; and e. Direct the Clerk of the Board to record the Deed. A 25-136 approved Pass
  63. 59 Public Works, Facilities and Parks
  64. 25. a. Authorize an additional contingency of 10% or $347,710 in contract amount with the Don Chapin Company Inc., for the Las Lomas Drive Bicycle Lane and Pedestrian Project, Project No. 8867, (Federal Project No. 5944 (135)) in the total amount of $3,471,000 and b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities, and Parks (PWFP) to execute contract change orders where the overall all total value of change orders does not exceed the original contract amount plus approved contingency funding, and do not significantly change the scope of work. A 25-134 approved Pass
  65. 26. a. Approve Project Specific Maintenance Agreement with California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CRFREE) Project, for a term effective the execution date of the Agreement until mutually terminated; and b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) to execute the Project Specific Maintenance Agreement and submit the fully executed Agreement to the County Recorder for filing. A 25-137 approved Pass
  66. 61 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.
  67. 27. a. Award a contract to Coastal Paving & Excavating, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder for the Viejo Road Emergency Storm Damage, Project No. 621095C, Federal Aid Project No: PA-09-CA-4308-PW-00651 (Project), in the total amount of $691,831. b. Approve the Performance and Payment Bonds executed and provided by Coastal Paving & Excavating, Inc. c. Authorize a contingency, not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $69,183 to provide funding for approved contract change orders. d. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to execute the contract subject to the provisions of the Public Contract Code and Board Policies as applicable, approve change orders to the contract that do not exceed 10% of the original contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work; and e. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to execute a Certificate of Completion and record a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder when the Director determines that the contract is complete in all respects in accordance with the Plans and Special Provisions for the construction of the Viejo Road Emergency Storm Damage, Project No. 621095C, Federal Aid Project No: PA-09-CA-4308-PW-00651. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action: The Project has been determined to be categorically exempt (Class 1) because the Project is to perform repair and maintenance of existing streets and similar facilities which involve no expansion of an existing use (See CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15301 Existing Facilities). A 25-141 approved Pass