Board of Supervisors
Agenda — 80 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
- 3 PAGE BREAK
- 3 Staff 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
- 7 Roll Called
- 8 Additions and Corrections for Closed Session 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 54957.6, the Board will provide direction to negotiators: (1) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper, Kim Moore and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): All Units b. 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
- 11 Public Comments for Closed Session
- 11 Staff Present
- 12 The Board Recessed for Closed Session Agenda Items
- 12 Announcement of Interpreter
- 13 10:30 A.M. - Reconvened on Public Agenda Items
- 14 Roll Called
- 15 Pledge of Allegiance
- 16 Additions and Corrections by Clerk
- 17 Ceremonial Resolutions
- 2. Adopt a resolution honoring an Undisclosed Recipient. (Supervisor Daniels)
- 3. Adopt a resolution proclaiming March 2025 as Civil Grand Jury Awareness Month in the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Daniels)
- 4. Adopt a resolution recognizing Sabu Shake Jr. as the recipient of the Monterey County Hospitality Association (MCHA)’s prestigious Hospitality Professional of the Year award during the Association’s Annual Awards Gala on March 14, 2025, and in recognition of his significant contributions to the overall good of Monterey County’s hospitality industry, he is deserving of special public commendations. (Supervisor Daniels)
- 5. Adopt a resolution recognizing Ted J. Balestreri as the recipient of the Monterey County Hospitality Association (MCHA)’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award during the Association’s Annual Awards Gala on March 14, 2025, and in recognition of his significant contributions to the overall good of Monterey County’s hospitality industry, he is deserving of special public commendations. (Supervisor Daniels)
- 22 Appointments
- 6. Appoint Eric Tynan to the North County Recreation and Parks District to fill an unexpired term ending on November 30, 2025. (Nominated by District 2, Supervisor Church)
- 7. Appoint Angelica Roa to the North County Recreation and Parks District to fill an unexpired term ending on November 30, 2026. (Nominated by District 2, Supervisor Church)
- 8. Appoint Hillary Theyer to the Commission on Disablities as a Department Head Council representative with a term ending on December 31, 2027. (Nominated by the Department Head Council)
- 26 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
- 9. See Supplemental Sheet
- 28 General Public Comments
- 30 Scheduled Matters
- 11. PLN230321 - EDEN HOUSING, INC. Public hearing to consider approval of: a. Development of 132 residential units of affordable housing in four buildings with two amenity facilities and other associated site improvements on the area subject to the Lease Disposition and Development Agreement; b. A Lease Disposition and Development Agreement (Attachment C1) between the County of Monterey and Eden Housing Inc.; d. A Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (Attachment C1 Exhibit H) and a Ground Lease Agreement (Attachment C1 Exhibit E) substantially to form and authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development negotiate and execute the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Ground Lease Agreement for one-dollar per year rent and a term of 99 years including modifications as may be required by Approved Security Interest Holders prior to close of escrow, subject to review and approval as to form by County Counsel; and e. Said decision is to be in substantial conformance with the attached plan and subject to the attached conditions, which are incorporated herein for reference. Project Location: 855 East Laurel, Salinas, California. Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) action: Find that the project development approval qualifies for an exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15183, is consistent with the development density established by the general plan, and there are no project-specific significant effects that are peculiar to the project or project site and find that the project development qualifies for a Class 32 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15332 and no exceptions under section 15300.2 apply. Find that the Lease Disposition and Development Agreement and the project that it facilitates qualifies for an exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15183, and that the Lease Disposition and Development Agreement and the project it enables is consistent with the development density established by the general plan, and there are no project-specific significant effects which are peculiar to the project or project site and find that the Lease Disposition and Development Agreement, qualifies for a Class 32 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15332, and no exceptions under section 15300.2 apply.
- 32 12:00 P.M. - Recessed to Lunch
- 33 1:30 P.M. - Reconvened
- 33 Staff Present
- 34 Roll Called
- 34 Announcement of Interpreter
- 35 Scheduled Matters
- 12. REF220020 - GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT SIXTH CYCLE UPDATE Conduct a workshop on the draft Sixth Cycle Housing Element, including consideration of revisions to the Housing Element in response to findings from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, and provide direction to staff. Project Location: Unincorporated County of Monterey Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Action: This status report and workshop is statutory exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15262 of the CEQA Guidelines. A Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (“PEIR”) is being prepared for the Housing Element update and will be considered prior to taking any final action on the Housing Element.
- 13. a. Receive a presentation on the Monterey County Children's Council Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Report from Council Chair Jose Ramirez, Chief Probation Officer; and b. Accept the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Report from the Monterey County Children's Council.
- 14. a. Receive the Monterey County Financial Forecast, which assesses the County’s fiscal condition for the current year and three forecast years (Fiscal Year 2025-26 through Fiscal Year 2027-28); and b. Receive the annual update to the County’s General Financial Policies including technical corrections; and c. Provide direction to staff.
- 15. a. Receive a presentation from the Housing Authority of the County Monterey of their accomplishments and initiatives to provide affordable housing and related services to eligible residents of Monterey County for Fiscal Years 2022 to 2024; and b. Provide direction to County staff as necessary.
- 40 Other Board Matters
- 41 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
- 16. New Referrals
- 43 County Administrative Officer Comments
- 17. County Administrative Officer Comments
- 45 Board Comments
- 18. Board Comments
- 47 Read Out from Closed Session by County Counsel
- 48 Adjourned In Memory of Mario Guzman Mendoza, Alicia Ramirez Aparicio, Francisco Aldape Perez, Olivo Perez Pina, victims of the 2024 King City mass shooting
- 49 Adjourned In Memory of Christian Hernandez
- 50 Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meetings for 2025
- 50 APPROVED: ____/s/ Chris Lopez______ CHRIS LOPEZ, CHAIR ATTEST: BY: ____/s/ Valerie Ralph________ VALERIE RALPH CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED ON: April 15, 2025
- 51 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule
- 52 PAGE BREAK
- 53 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
- 54 Health Department
- 19. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Mental Health Service Agreement A-16989 with Castlewood Holding Company, dba Alsana An Eating Recovery, for the provision of youth residential services, day treatment services, and intensive outpatient mental health services adding $49,900 for FY 2024-25, $311,400 for FY 2025-2026 and $320,400 for FY 2026-27 for a new total Agreement amount not to exceed $5,135,795 for the retroactive term of February 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
- 20. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Salinas for in-person mobile crisis field response services to the City of Salinas, for an amount of $195,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 for a retroactive term beginning January 2, 2025 through June 30, 2025; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($19,500) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $214,500.
- 21. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a no-cost Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Monterey-Salinas Transit District, a special district (MST), authorizing the installation of two (2) naloxone and fentanyl test strip vending machines, at no cost to the user, at the Salinas and Marina transit centers, for a term effective upon execution through October 31, 2026 for a total MOU amount of zero dollars; and b. Approve the recommendation of the Director of Health Services to accept all non-standard provisions in the Agreement.
- 22. 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 Elite Family Systems, Inc. for the provision of Short-term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) treatment services including Case Management, Mental Health Services, Medication Support, and Crisis Intervention for children/youth in the amount of $372,804 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 and $372,804 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $745,608; 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% ($74,561) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $820,169.
- 23. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Local Interagency Agreement with Monterey County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) to facilitate the provision of occupational and physical therapy services for the term upon execution to June 30, 2030 at no cost to the County of Monterey; and b. Approve a non-standard Agreement as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments that do not significantly change the scope. (MOVED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL)
- 60 Department of Social Services
- 24. a. Approve and authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement #5010-452 with Access Support Network for the operation of a Homeless Outreach and Engagement Services System in the County of Monterey by adding $135,000 for a new contract total of $335,000 with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($33,500) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $368,500.
- 62 Criminal Justice
- 25. Authorize the Contracts / Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute an Agreement for business equipment with Smile Business Products, not to exceed $99,500, retroactively, effective December 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027, for the Office of the District Attorney.
- 26. Approve yearly update to the application, criteria and disqualifiers recommended by the Probation Department for the Supervised Home Confinement Program, as mandated by Penal Code §1203.016(d)(1).
- 65 General Government
- 27. a. Approve and authorize the Contracts Purchasing Officer, or designee, to sign a Renewal and Amendment #1 to an Agreement with ARC Alternatives to provide energy engineering, auditing, and verification services extending the term by two years, for a new term retroactive to October 1, 2022 through July 31, 2026, and increasing the total contract amount by $208,600 for a new not to exceed total contract amount $368,600; and b. Authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to sign up to three future amendments to this amended agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the responsibilities of the parties, do not cause an increase of more than 10% ($36,860) of the contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $405,460.
- 28. Approve and authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or designee, to execute Renewal and Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A-15675 between the County of Monterey and Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) extending the agreement an additional two (2) years (January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026) for a revised full agreement term of January 25, 2022, to December 31, 2026, to expand program services with no change in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,000,000.
- 29. Approve the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors Draft Action Meeting Minutes for the following meeting dates: Tuesday, June 19, 2018, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 and Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
- 30. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding’s (MOU) for the Monterey County Service Employees International Union, Local 521 (SEIU), Units F, H, J, K and temporary employees, Monterey County Counsel Employee Association (MCCEA), Unit G, for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
- 70 Housing and Community Development
- 31. a. Find that the acceptance of the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15317; and b. Accept a Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed covering approximately 24,787 square feet of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat (Monterey Cypress habitat and coastal bluff scrub) at 3196 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach (Accessor’s Parcel Number: 008-491-010-000) to satisfy Condition of Approval No. 8 in the Planning Commission Resolution No. 17-006 (Planning File No. PLN150548); and c. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed; and d. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed to the County Recorder for filing with all recording fees to be paid by the applicant. (Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed - PLN150548, 3196 LLC, 3196 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, Accessor’s Parcel Number: 008-491-010-000, Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan)
- 32. a. Approve and authorize the assignment and assumption of the HOME loan, made by the County of Monterey to Pacific Meadows Senior Housing, L.P. , from Pacific Meadows Senior Housing, L.P. as the withdrawing General Partner to the Housing Authority Limited Liability Company as the new General Partner; and b. Approve and authorize the Housing and Community Development Director, or his designee, to execute the approved Assignment and Assumption Agreement.
- 72 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.
- 73 Addenda/Supplemental
- 33. Addenda/Supplemental Item No. 23 was incorrectly placed under Department of Social Services - Consent and has been moved to Health Department - Consent as the same item number.