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February 4, 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 present
  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) Richard Matthews (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ9210494) (2) Richard Matthews (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ9208720) (3) Tabitha Aiken (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ18921252) b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Administrative Officer. c. 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 d. 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 25-007
  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 announced 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 commending CHISPA for providing services that are essential to improving lives in the Monterey County. (Supervisor Askew) CR 25-006 adopted Pass
  22. 3. Adopt a resolution honoring Roy Guzman, Employment and Training Worker III, for his dedicated service of 29 years and 11 Months to The County of Monterey Department of Social Services upon his retirement. (Supervisor Lopez) CR 25-007 adopted Pass
  23. 20 Appointments
  24. 4. Reappoint Kellie Morgantini to the Historic Resources Review Board as a District 3 Representative with a term end date of December 31, 2027 (District Specific - District 3, Supervisor Lopez ) APP 25-017 reappointed
  25. 5. Appoint Kimberly Schnader to the Workforce Development Board as a Business Representative with a term ending on February 4, 2028. (Nominated by the Workforce Development Board) APP 25-016 appointed Pass
  26. 23 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
  27. 6. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 25-011 approved on consent calendar
  28. 25 General Public Comments
  29. 27 Scheduled Matters
  30. 8. Receive a presentation on the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act program in the County of Monterey. 25-039 received
  31. 9. Receive a presentation from staff regarding the administration of the November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election. 25-062 received Pass
  32. 10. Consider adoption of a resolution to: a. Find that modification of land use permit application fees is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15273 and 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; and b. Amend Article XVII of the Monterey County Fee Resolution relating to County Counsel land use permit application fees. RES 25-013 adopted Pass
  33. 31 12:00 P.M. - Recessed to Lunch recessed
  34. 32 1:30 P.M. - Reconvened reconvened
  35. 32 Staff Present present
  36. 33 Roll Called roll called
  37. 33 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
  38. 34 Scheduled Matters
  39. 11. REF240016 - COASTAL ZONE UPDATED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADU) REGULATIONS. Public Hearing to consider adopting a Resolution of Intent to modify policies and regulations in the Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan, Carmel Area Land Use Plan, North County Land Use Plan and Monterey County Coastal Implementation Plan, Part 1 the coastal zoning ordinance (Title 20), Coastal Zoning, and Part 6, Appendices, establishing regulations applicable to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). Project Location: All unincorporated areas of the County in the Coastal Zone Proposed CEQA action: Find that the proposed project involves adoption of regulations applicable to ADUs and JADUs which is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15265 of the CEQA Guidelines for the purpose of local government activities and approvals involving the preparation and adoption of local coastal program amendments. 25-049 adopted Pass
  40. 36 Other Board Matters
  41. 37 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
  42. 12. Referral Matrix and New Referrals OBM 25-013 recited
  43. 39 Referral Responses
  44. 13. a. Receive a preliminary response to Board Referral 2024.18 (Alejo) to seek targeted grant funding and identify a timeline for the build out of the remaining space at the Juvenile Hall facility including vocational services, laundry, kitchen/dining, treatment and related equipment space. b. Consider recommendations on addition of the Juvenile Hall Build Out Project to the Capital Improvement Program and completion of the referral. c. Provide direction to staff as appropriate. PAR 25-002 received
  45. 14. Receive a preliminary response to Referral Number 2024.17 (Church) regarding the establishment of a structured approach to assessing the economic impacts on housing before adopting new County ordinances. PAR 25-003 received
  46. 42 County Administrative Officer Comments
  47. 15. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 25-014 made
  48. 44 Board Comments
  49. 16. Board Comments OBM 25-015 made
  50. 46 Read Out from Closed Session by County Counsel recited
  51. 47 Adjourned adjourned
  52. 48 PAGE BREAK
  53. 48 APPROVED: ____/s/ Chris Lopez______ CHRIS LOPEZ, CHAIR ATTEST: BY: ____/s/ Valerie Ralph________ VALERIE RALPH CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED ON: February 11, 2025
  54. 49 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
  55. 50 Health Department
  56. 17. Adopt a Resolution to approve amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the County of Monterey Health Department. RES 24-196 adopted Pass
  57. 18. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mission Union School District for reimbursement to the County for the provision of mental health services, for a total maximum amount not to exceed $22,794 for a term retroactive to October 21, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an Interagency Agreement, Exhibit F to the MOU, with Mission Union School District for the term retroactive to October 21, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and c. Approve non-standard insurance and indemnification provisions in the MOU as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and d. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the MOU where the combined amendments do not exceed 10% ($2,279) of the original MOU amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $25,073. A 25-020 approved Pass
  58. 53 Department of Social Services
  59. 19. a. Approve and authorize the County of Monterey Contracts/Purchasing Officer or designee, under the terms of National Cooperative Agreement 180233-002, to sign the purchase order for Cloud Infrastructure from Oracle through the third party reseller Mythics, LLC (CA: Mythics, LLC D/B/A Mythics, VIII, LLC), to access a suite of Database tools, Autonomous Oracle Database, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and technical support for the period of February 13, 2025 to February 12, 2026, in the amount of $210,000; and b. Authorize the County of Monterey Contracts/Purchasing Officer to approve modifications to the purchase orders where the total modifications do not exceed 10% ($21,000) of the modified purchase orders and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $231,000. A 25-022 approved Pass
  60. 55 Criminal Justice
  61. 20. a. Approve and Authorize an increase in appropriations and estimated revenues of $37,685 for the FY2024-25 Sheriff-Coroner’s Adopted Budget, Fund 001, Appropriation Unit SHE003, financed by an operating transfer from 2011 Public Safety Realignment Fund 022, Appropriation Unit PRO002, for funding the one-time purchase of two (2) Metrasens Ultra portable contraband detectors; and b. Approve and Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY2024-25 Sheriff-Coroner’s Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations and estimated revenues by $37,685 Fund 001, Appropriation Unit SHE003, financed by an operating transfer from 2011 Public Safety Realignment, Fund 022, Appropriation Unit PRO002, for funding the one-time purchase of two (2) Metrasens Ultra portable contraband detectors. 25-015 removed from agenda via additions and corrections
  62. 21. a. Approve and Authorize an increase in appropriations and estimated revenues of $37,762 for the FY2024-25 Sheriff-Coroner's Adopted Budget, Fund 001, Appropriation Unit SHE003, financed by an operating transfer from 2011 Public Safety Realignment Fund 022, Appropriation Unit PRO002, for funding the one-time purchase of a Thermo Scientific TruNarc handheld narcotics analyzer for the Jail; and b. Approve and Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY2024-25 Sheriff-Coroner's Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations and estimated revenues by $37,762 Fund 001, Appropriation Unit SHE003, financed by an operating transfer from 2011 Public Safety Realignment, Fund 022, Appropriation Unit PRO002, for funding the one-time purchase of a Thermo Scientific TruNarc handheld narcotics analyzer for the Jail. 25-017 removed from agenda via additions and corrections
  63. 58 General Government
  64. 22. a. Approve and authorize the Library Director or their designee to execute the first amendment to the agreement made by and between County of Monterey, and AMS.NET, Inc to provide products, technologies, and services to establish IT Infrastructure through Erate with AMS.NET, Inc for the new library being built in Bradley and to provide an infrastructure upgrade to the Soledad Library, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026) for a revised full agreement term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, in a not to exceed amount of $115,634. b. Authorize the Library Director or their 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 10% ($11,563) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $127,197. 24-810 approved Pass
  65. 23. a. Approve and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Monterey County 4-H Council (MC4H) not to exceed $15,000, to provide support of agricultural education efforts in Monterey County, and; b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make payments in accordance with the terms of the MOU. A 25-008 approved Pass
  66. 24. a. Approve and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Grower Shipper Association Foundation not to exceed $50,000 to provide support of agricultural education efforts in Monterey County, and; b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make payments in accordance with the terms of the MOU. A 25-009 approved Pass
  67. 25. a. Approve and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Monterey County Agricultural Education, Inc. (MCAE), not to exceed $60,000 to provide support of agricultural education efforts in Monterey County, and; b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make payments in accordance with the terms of the MOU. A 25-010 approved Pass
  68. 26. a. Approve and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Salinas Valley Fair, (“SVF”), not to exceed $15,000 to provide support of agricultural education efforts in Monterey County, and; b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make payments in accordance with the terms of the MOU. A 25-011 approved Pass
  69. 27. a. Approve and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Monterey County Fair, through the 7th District Agricultural Association to provide support of agricultural education efforts in Monterey County not to exceed $15,000 and; b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make payments in accordance with the terms of the MOU. A 25-012 approved Pass
  70. 28. Adopt a resolution to revise and approve amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the Monterey County Water Resources Agency. 25-054 adopted Pass
  71. 29. Receive and accept the Treasurer’s Report of Investments for the quarter ending December 31, 2024. 25-057 approved Pass
  72. 30. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Amend the FY 2024-25 Public Works, Facilities and Parks Adopted Budget (Fund 002, Dept. 3200, Unit 8558) to reclassify one (1) Finance Manager I incumbent to one (1) Finance Manager II as indicated in Attachment A, effective February 8, 2025; b. Direct the County Administrative Office and the Auditor-Controller to incorporate the approved position changes in the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget and the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) system. RES 25-010 adopted Pass
  73. 31. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendices A and B to create a classification of Forensic Auditor with the salary range as indicated in Attachment A; b. Amend the FY 2024-25 District Attorney Adopted Budget (Fund 001, Dept. 2240, Unit 8062) to reallocate two (2) Accountant IIIs to two (2) Forensic Auditors as indicated in Attachment A; and c. Direct the County Administrative Office and the Auditor-Controller to incorporate the approved position changes in the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget and the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) system. RES 25-011 adopted Pass
  74. 32. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Amend the FY 2024-25 Office of County Counsel Adopted Budget (Fund 001-Dept 1210- Unit 8407) to reclassify one (1) Finance Manager I incumbent to one (1) Finance Manager II as indicated in Attachment A, effective February 8, 2025; b. Direct the County Administrative Office, Auditor-Controller Office, and Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) system. RES 25-012 adopted Pass
  75. 33. Approve the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors Draft Action Meeting Minutes for the following meeting date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025. MIN 25-008 approved Pass
  76. 34. On September 24, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Board meeting schedule for the calendar year 2025. Three amendments need to be made to revise the adopted Board of Supervisors schedule for the calendar year of 2025. 25-056 approved Pass
  77. 73 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.