Board of Supervisors
March 25, 2025
·9:00 AM
Final-Revised
·Budget Workshop
Agenda — 55 items
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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.
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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
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Staff Present
present
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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.
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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.
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9:00 A.M. - Called to Order
called to order
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Roll Called
roll called
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Additions and Corrections for Closed Session by County Counsel
additions and corrections by county counsel
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Closed Session
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Closed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items:
a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, the Board will confer with real property negotiators:
(1) Property: Manzanita Park
Agency Negotiator(s): Brian Flores, Chief of Parks
Negotiating Parties: North Youth Recreation Association
Under negotiation: Terms
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 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation:
(1) Insook Yang Gay (Workers' Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ10459646)
(2) Insook Yang Gay (Workers' Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ8509453)
(3) Insook Yang Gay (Workers' Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ17995111)
(4) Insook Yang Gay (Workers' Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ6952107)
(5) Insook Yang Gay (Workers' Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ8625571)
(6) Insook Yang Gay (Workers' Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ16577363)
d. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Administrative Officer.
e. Pursuant to Government Code sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(d)(4), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation and/or potential initiation of litigation.
CS 25-015
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Public Comments for Closed Session
no comments made
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Staff Present
present
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The Board Recessed for Closed Session Agenda Items
recessed
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Announcement of Interpreter
announced interpreter
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10:30 A.M. - Reconvened on Public Agenda Items
reconvened
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Roll Called
roll called
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Pledge of Allegiance
pledge
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Additions and Corrections by Clerk
additions and corrections by clerk
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Ceremonial Resolutions
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Adopt a resolution proclaiming March 2025 as American Red Cross Month. (Supervisor Alejo)
CR 25-039
adopted
Pass
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Adopt a resolution commemorating March 31st as Transgender Day of Visibility. (Supervisor Askew)
CR 25-040
adopted
Pass
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Adopt a resolution recognizing Debby Tanaka Norman as the recipient of the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s 2024 Citizen of the Year Award. (Supervisor Lopez)
CR 25-041
adopted
Pass
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Adopt a resolution recognizing King City Town Square LLC as the recipient of the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s 2024 Business of the Year Award. (Supervisor Lopez)
CR 25-042
adopted
Pass
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Adopt a resolution recognizing Rodolfo Tapia as the recipient of the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s 2024 Friend of the Community Award. (Supervisor Lopez)
CR 25-043
adopted
Pass
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Adopt a resolution recognizing Dalilha Reyes as the recipient of the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s 2024 Hermie Robles Youth Award. (Supervisor Lopez)
CR 25-044
adopted
Pass
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Appointments
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Nominate one (1) or more County Supervisor AND one (1) or more Mayor or City Council Member for consideration of appointment to the California Coastal Commission by the Speaker of the Assembly.
25-206
made
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Budget Workshop
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Board Chair Opening Statement.
25-194
made
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County Administrative Officer Opening Statement.
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made
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a. Receive an update on budget development as part of the Board of Supervisors’ Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Workshop; and
i. Capital Improvement Projects Presentation by Public Works, Facilities and Parks (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
b. Provide direction to staff.
25-196
made
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DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
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Health & Human Services
a. Social Services
b. Health Department
25-201
made
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Finance & Administration
c. Assessor, County Clerk-Recorder
d. Civil Rights Office
e. Clerk of the Board
f. County Counsel
g. Human Resources
h. Information Technology
25-207
made
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Land Use & Environment
i. Public Works, Facilities, and Parks
i.i. Housing and Community Development (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
25-208
made
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Public Safety/Criminal Justice
j. Department of Emergency Management
k. District Attorney
l. Emergency Communications
m. Public Defender
n. Sheriff's Office
25-209
made
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Staff Present
present
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12:36 P.M. - Recessed to Lunch
recessed
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Announcement of Interpreter
announced interpreter
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1:00 P.M. - Reconvened
reconvened
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b. Health Department: Trailed from the morning to 1:00 p.m.
Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health presented via PowerPoint presentation.
Open for Board questions.
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Roll Called
roll called
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DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS (continued)
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Board Discussion and Direction
made
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General Public Comments
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Public Comments
made
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General Public Comments
OBM 25-057
no comments made
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Read Out from Closed Session by County Counsel
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Adjourned
adjourned
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Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meetings for 2025
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2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule
25-184
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Addenda/Supplemental
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APPROVED:
____/s/ Chris Lopez______
CHRIS LOPEZ, CHAIR
ATTEST:
BY: ____/s/ Valerie Ralph________
VALERIE RALPH
CLERK OF THE BOARD
APPROVED ON: April 15, 2025
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Addenda/Supplemental
Added the following section to the title on Item No. 11 : "i. Capital Improvement Projects Presentation by Public Works, Facilities and Parks" and attachment titled "Capital Improvement Projects Presentation"
Attached "Revised Health Presentation " to Item No. 12
Attached "Revised Assessor, County Clerk-Recorder Presentation " to Item No. 13
Attached "Revised Civil Rights Office Presentation" to Item No. 13
Added the following section to the title on Item No. 15 : "i.i. Housing and Community Development"
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25-211