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December 3, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final-Revised ·This agenda includes Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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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) Garrett Sanders (Workers' Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ10684069) b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(e)(3), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding liability claims against the County of Monterey. (1) Latasha Ellis 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 section 54956.9(d)(2), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation. e. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of potential initiation of litigation. CS 24-048
  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 adopted Pass
  21. 2. Adopt a resolution honoring Dave Feliz for over forty years of service to the people and the wildlife of California upon his retirement from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Dave retires from his latest role in the Department as the manager of the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and Senior Environmental Scientist. (Supervisor Church) CR 24-169 adopted Pass
  22. 3. Adopt a resolution in recognition and appreciation of eight years of service on the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors upon the retirement of Supervisor Mary L. Adams. (Supervisor Church) CR 24-172 adopted Pass
  23. 4. Adopt a resolution honoring Darlene Hunter, employment and training supervisor, for her dedicated service of 26 years and 8 months to the County of Monterey Department of Social Services upon her retirement. (Supervisor Askew) CR 24-170 adopted Pass
  24. 5. Adopt a resolution honoring Lori A. Medina, Director of the County of Monterey Department of Social Services, for her dedicated service of 33 years of Public Social Services upon her retirement. (Supervisor Askew) CR 24-171 adopted Pass
  25. 6. Adopt a resolution commending Mayor Kimbley Craig for her 12 years of dedicated service to the City of Salinas upon her retirement. (Supervisor Alejo) CR 24-175 adopted Pass
  26. 7. Adopt a resolution in honor and recognition of Robert E. Rosenthal for his dedicated service to the Legal Community in the County of Monterey and for receiving the Monterey County Bar Association’s Fenton Award. (Supervisor Alejo) CR 24-174 adopted Pass
  27. 8. Adopt a resolution in recognition of the remarkable life of Mary (Kay) Kathryn Crist Campbell Higgens Crockett who passed away at the age of ninety-four years. (Supervisor Adams) CR 24-168 adopted Pass
  28. 9. Adopt a resolution recognizing Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend, for his many years of Public Service to the residents of Santa Cruz County and Pajaro. (Supervisor Alejo) CR 24-176 adopted Pass
  29. 10. Adopt a resolution honoring Kaiser Permanente as they open their first clinic in the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Church) CR 24-173 adopted Pass
  30. 27 Appointments
  31. 11. Reappoint JoAnne Roth to the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council as an At Large Member with a term ending on January 1, 2028. (Nominated by Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council) APP 24-119 reappointed Pass
  32. 12. Reappoint Jessica McKillip to the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council as an At Large member with a term ending on January 1, 2028. (Nominated by the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council) APP 24-120 reappointed Pass
  33. 13. Reappoint Jose Vazquez to the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council as a District 3 Representative with a term ending on January 1, 2028. (District Specific - District 3, Supervisor Lopez) APP 24-121 reappointed Pass
  34. 14. Reappoint Richard Kuehn to the Area Aging Advisory Council as a District 5 Representative with a term ending on January 1, 2028. (District Specific - District 5, Supervisor Adams) APP 24-122 reappointed Pass
  35. 15. Appoint Patrick Dossche to the Fish & Game Advisory Commission representing District 3 to fill an unexpired term ending on February 01, 2025 (Nominated by Supervisor Lopez) APP 24-126 appointed Pass
  36. 16. Appoint Jeff Cecilio to the Monterey County Mosquito Abatement District with a term ending on December 31, 2028. (Nominated by the Monterey County Mosquito Abatement District) APP 24-125 appointed Pass
  37. 17. Appoint Rosann Pisoni to the Gonzales Cemetery District as a District 3 Representative to fill an unexpired term ending on April 14, 2027. (District Specific: District 3, Supervisor Lopez) APP 24-127 appointed Pass
  38. 18. Appoint Scott Funk to the Fish & Game Advisory Commission representing District 3 as a Primary to fill an unexpired term ending on February 01, 2025 (District Specific - District 3, Supervisor Lopez) APP 24-133 appointed Pass
  39. 19. Appoint Josh Metz to the Workforce Development Board as an Economic Development Representative with a term ending on December 3, 2027. (Nominated by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board) APP 24-134 appointed Pass
  40. 20. Appoint Nayeli Camacho to the San Ardo Water District as a Primary Representative to fill an unexpired term ending on November 30, 2025. (Nominated by District 3 - Supervisor Lopez) APP 24-138 appointed Pass
  41. 38 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
  42. 21. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 24-159 approved on consent calendar
  43. 40 General Public Comments
  44. 42 Scheduled Matters
  45. 23. PLN240184 - YEUNG GABRIEL M TR Public hearing to consider a Historic Property (Mills Act) Contract for the property located at 62 Yankee Point Drive, Carmel (Assessor's Parcel Number 243-152-005-000), which contains the "June Haas House". Project Location: 62 Yankee Point Drive, Carmel, CA 93923 RES 24-195 approved Pass
  46. 24. PLN240186 - MOSS RICHARD F & BETTINA E MOSS TRS Public hearing to consider a request to add the "McDonald House" to the Monterey County Register of Historic Resources; and a Historic Property (Mills Act) Contract for the property at 55 Encina Drive, Carmel Valley (Assessor's Parcel Number 187-041-042-000). Project Location: 55 Encina Drive, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 RES 24-197 adopted Pass
  47. 25. a. Conduct a public hearing to consider thirteen (13) 2025 Williamson Act Applications to Create a Farmland Security Zone (“FSZ”) and Contract or to Establish an Agricultural Preserve (“AGP”) and Land Conservation Contract (“LCC”) (REF240030); and b. Adopt a Resolution: 1. Finding that the consideration of thirteen (13) Williamson Act Applications, consisting of one (1) Application for the Establishment of an Agricultural Preserve (“AGP”) and Land Conservation Contract (“LCC”) and twelve (12) Applications for the Creation of Farmland Security Zones (“FSZ”) and corresponding FSZ Contracts is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Categorical Exemptions, CEQA Guidelines CCR Section 15317 for Open Space Contracts or Easements (Class 17 establishment of agricultural preserves) and there are no exceptions pursuant to CEQA Guidelines CCR Section 15300.2; and 2. Approving nine (9) applications to create nine (9) FSZs and Contracts: a. FSZ Application No. 2025-02 - Berkshire Investments LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 267-044-005-000; 267-044-014-000; 267-044-015-000; and 267-044-016-000; Approximately 125 acres in the North County Area Plan; b. FSZ Application No. 2025-05 - Silacci Family Trust dated June 21, 1982, as to a 50% interest, and the Kenneth A. Silacci Separate Property Trust dated November 16, 2010, as to a 50% interest; APN 135-111-005-000; Approximately 105 acres in the Greater Salinas Area Plan; c. FSZ Application No. 2025-06 - Sair Partnership 9 LLC Ranch, a Delaware Limited Liability Company; APNs 223-031-019-000 and 223-071-002-000; Approximately 239 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; d. FSZ Application No. No. 2025-07 - Ticino California LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; APN 221-011-016-000; Approximately 130 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; e. FSZ Application No. 2025-08 - Riboli Doctor’s Vineyard LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; APN 165-013-003-000; Approximately 339 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; f. FSZ Application No. 2025-09 - Irene P. Guidotti and John E. Guidotti, Co-Trustees of the Exemption Trust under the 1995 Guidotti Revocable Trust dated January 12, 1995, John E. Guidotti, a married man as his sole and separate property, Janice Andreotti, an unmarried woman, as her sole and separate property, Ella J. Guidotti, Trustee of the 1997 Ella J. Guidotti Revocable Trust dated February 6, 1997, James E. Guidotti and Paula A. Guidotti, Trustees of the 1998 James & Paula Guidotti Revocable Trust dated March 17, 1998, Roy Anthony Marci and Dorothy Rose Marci, Trustees of the 1992 Marci Revocable Trust dated June 26, 1992, Milton Guidotti and Rosemary Guidotti, Trustees of the 1995 Milton & Rosemary Guidotti Revocable Trust dated December 28, 1995, and Fred H. Guidotti and Judy P. Guidotti, Trustees of the Guidotti Family Trust dated July 19, 2006; APN 165-072-002-000; Approximately 125 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; g. FSZ Application No. 2025-10 - Ella J. Guidotti, Trustee of the 1997 Ella J. Guidotti Revocable Trust dated February 6, 1997, James E. Guidotti and Paula A. Guidotti, Trustees of the 1998 James & Paula Guidotti Revocable Trust dated March 17, 1998, Roy Anthony Marci and Dorothy Rose Marci, Trustees of the 1992 Marci Revocable Trust dated June 26, 1992, Milton Guidotti and Rosemary Guidotti, Trustees of the 1995 Milton & Rosemary Guidotti Revocable Trust dated December 28, 1995, James E. Guidotti and Paula A. Guidotti, Trustees of the 1998 James & Paula Guidotti Revocable Trust U/D/T dated March 17, 1998, Elmer J. Guidotti and Irene P. Guidotti, Trustees of the 1995 Guidotti Revocable Trust U/D/T dated January 12, 1995, Irene P. Guidotti and John E. Guidotti, Co-Trustees of the Exemption Trust under the 1995 Guidotti Revocable Trust dated January 12, 1995, John E. Guidotti, Janice Andreotti, and Fred H. Guidotti and Judy P. Guidotti, Trustees of The Guidotti Family Trust dated July 18, 2006; APN 183-021-032-000; Approximately 326 acres with +/- 280 farmable acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; h. FSZ Application No. 2025-11 - Lisette Moore Allen, Successor Trustee of the Joe S. Moore Trust Agreement dated April 27, 2000 (APN 167-052-005-000); Lisette Moore Allen, Successor Sole Trustee of the Joe S. Moore Trust Agreement dated April 27, 2000 and The Louis and Myrna Moore Family Trust, initially created October 4, 2000, Louis Charles Somavia Moore and Myrna Silvia Zepeda Moore as Trustees (APN 223-011-041-000); Approximately 284 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; i. FSZ Application No. 2025-12 - Arroyo Vineyards LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company; APNs 109-391-013-000 and 419-491-007-000; Approximately 186 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; and 3. Continuing without prejudice two (2) applications to the 2026 round of applications: a. FSZ Application No. 2025-03 - R2 Hunter, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; APNs 177-081-005-000; 177-081-006-000; and 177-081-007-000; Approximately 83 acres in the Greater Salinas Area Plan; b. FSZ Application No. 2025-04 - The 1996 Morgantini Revocable Trust Under Declaration of Trust dated August 16, 1996, Beverly Joan Morgantini, Trustee; APNs 111-021-005-000 and 111-021-007-000; Approximately 400 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; and 4. Denying without prejudice one (1) application: a. AGP-LCC Application No. 2025-01 - Coker Ellsworth Family Trust dated September 7, 2000, Shawn McNamara, Tom Thompson and Amy Thompson; APNs 423-071-030-000 and 423-071-055-000; Approximately 627 acres in the South County Area Plan; and 5. Accepting one (1) application withdrawal and issuing a partial application fee refund of $6,755: a. FSZ Application No. 2025-13 - Arroyo Vineyards LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company; APNs 183-021-008-000; 183-021-016-000; 183-021-033-000; and 183-021-034-000; Approximately 318 acres in the Central Salinas Valley Area Plan; and 6. Authorizing the Chair to execute nine (9) FSZ Contracts for the corresponding nine (9) applications recommended for approval to create nine (9) FSZs and Contracts; and 7. Directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to record the FSZ Contracts prior to the January 1, 2025, property tax lien date subject to the submittal of the corresponding recording fees by the property owners of record. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action: Find that Open Space Contracts or Easements qualify as a Class 17 Categorial Exemption pursuant to CEQA, California Code of Regulations (CCR) CEQA Guidelines Section 15317 and there are no exceptions pursuant to CEQA Guidelines CCR Section 15300.2. 24-766 adopted Pass
  48. 26. Item No. 26 has been moved to Scheduled Matters - A.M. under the Wednesday, December 4th portion of the agenda as Item No. 32.1 24-785 moved to scheduled matters
  49. 26.1 RCRC Presentation (ADDED VIA ADDENDA) 24-786 received
  50. 48 12:00 P.M. - Recessed to Lunch recessed
  51. 49 1:30 P.M. - Reconvened reconvened
  52. 49 Staff Present present
  53. 50 Roll Called roll called
  54. 50 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
  55. 51 Scheduled Matters
  56. 27. a. Approve the Unified Franchise Agreement between the County of Monterey and USA Waste of California, Inc., for waste hauling services within Unincorporated Monterey County, for a term of January 1, 2025 through January 1, 2035; and b. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute the Unified Franchise Agreement between the County of Monterey and USA Waste of California, Inc. for the exclusive collection of solid waste and recyclables in Unincorporated Monterey County. A 24-569 approved Pass
  57. 28. a. Receive a presentation on the proposed Natividad Medical Center's Strategic Plan for 2025-2028; and b. Approve Natividad Medical Center’s 2025-2028 Strategic Plan. A 24-565 approved Pass
  58. 29. a. Receive a presentation on the proposed County of Monterey Health Department’s Strategic Plan for 2025-2028; and b. Approve the County of Monterey Health Department’s 2025-2028 Strategic Plan. 24-754 approved Pass
  59. 29.1 a. Receive a presentation from staff on potential solar projects at Natividad Medical Center at 1441 Constitution Blvd., the ITD building at 1590 Moffett St., and the County Administrative buildings at 168 W. Alisal St. and 142 W. Alisal St. and options to move forward; b. Adopt a Resolution making certain findings in accordance with California Government Code Sections 4217.10 et seq. and authorize the Contracts Purchasing Officer, or designee, to enter into an Energy Services Contract with ENGIE Services U.S. Inc. to implement the solar projects at the ITD building at 1590 Moffett St., and the County Administrative buildings at 168 W. Alisal St. and 142 W. Alisal St. for a cost not to exceed $8,806,635 and complete the proposed energy-related improvements to County facilities; c. Adopt a Resolution making certain findings in accordance with California Government Code Sections 4217.10 et seq. and authorize the Chief Executive Officer of Natividad Medical Center, or designee, to enter into an Energy Services Contract with ENGIE Services U.S. Inc. to implement the solar project at Natividad Medical Center at 1441 Constitution Blvd., for a cost not to exceed $19,394,418, and complete the proposed energy-related improvements to County facilities; d. Authorize non-standard indemnification and insurance provisions in those documents; e. Designate $8,806,635 from unassigned fund balance (BSA 001-3101) for the energy efficiency and solar project (404-3200-PFP057-8564) at 168 W Alisal and 1590 Moffett Street, increasing appropriations in 001-1050-8038 and operating transfer out and appropriations and operating transfer into the Capital Projects Fund (404-3200-PFP057-8564); f. Direct staff to initiate a Request for Proposals for financing with the County’s fiscal advisors to fund the solar energy project at Natividad Medical Center for a financed amount of $18,487,683; and, g. Provide direction to staff. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA) RES 24-202 approved Pass
  60. 30. Approve and authorize advanced step placement for Timothy Lanquist at Step 7 of the Chief Deputy Sheriff salary range retroactive to December 2, 2024, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Section A.1.11.5. 24-767 approved Pass
  61. 57 Referral Responses
  62. 31. a. Receive a preliminary response to Board Referral 2024.14 (Adams) regarding the proposed creation of a policy that reforms campaign finance and creates term limits for the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors; and b. Provide direction to staff. PAR 24-015 approved Pass
  63. 32. a. Receive a preliminary response to Board Referral 2024.15 (Alejo/Lopez) regarding the creation of a Monterey County Immigrants’ Rights Ad Hoc Committee that will bring together key immigrant community stakeholders that could make recommendations, enhance communication and assist the County of Monterey in preparing and protecting our immigrant community in Monterey County against any unconstitutional and draconian federal actions; and b. Provide direction to staff. PAR 24-014 approved Pass
  64. 60 Recessed to 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 recessed
  65. 61 Wednesday, December 4, 2024
  66. 62 10:30 A.M. Reconvened on Public Agenda Items reconvened
  67. 63 Roll Called roll called
  68. 64 Scheduled Matters
  69. 32.1 Consider the appointment of delegates and alternates to the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA), and Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) Board of Directors. (MOVED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL) APP 24-128 appointed Pass
  70. 65 Staff Present present
  71. 33. a. Receive and accept the Budget End-of-Year Report for FY 2023-24; and b. Authorize the County Administrative Office and Auditor-Controller to make fund balance designations in FY 2024-25 as specified in Attachment A (4/5ths vote required). RES 24-198 approved Pass
  72. 66 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
  73. 34. a. Consider recommended options from the Non-County Entities Appointment Procedure Ad Hoc Committee in response to Board Referral 2023.21 (Church); and, b. Provide further direction, as appropriate. 24-768 approved Pass
  74. 68 Scheduled Matters
  75. 35. Conduct a study session on potential revisions to the Vacation Rental regulations, including: a. Receiving a presentation from staff on the following items: i. The number of Vacation Rental Operation Licenses and Use Permits applications approved and pending; ii. The potential revenue impacts on Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT); iii. The potential housing impact of vacation rental operations; and b. Consider providing direction to staff on: i. Adding additional prohibitions on Commercial Vacation Rental in residential zoning districts in the following Planning Areas: Carmel Area Land Use Plan, Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan, Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan, and Supervisorial District 2 (North County Land Use Plan and North County Area Plan); ii. Reducing the fee of the Vacation Rental Operation License for Limited Vacation Rentals; and iii. Allowing long-term renters to qualify for a Homestay. Project Title: REF 100042 & REF 130043 - Vacation Rental Ordinances Study Session Proposed Location: Countywide Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) action: Find this study session statutorily exempt per Section 15262 of the CEQA guidelines. 24-764 approved Pass
  76. 36. Receive a report from the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District on potentially providing the County of Monterey with a proposed water allocation from the Monterey One Water Pure Water Monterey Expansion project and provide direction to staff. 24-763 received
  77. 37. Consider adopting a resolution: a. Finding that receiving the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin Investigation Report (“Investigation Report”) is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15378(b)(5); b. Acknowledging receipt of an Investigation Report prepared pursuant to Policy PS-3.1 of the 2010 Monterey County General Plan; c. Directing staff to coordinate with applicable groundwater sustainability agencies to align groundwater sustainability efforts with land use decisions as a measure that will address the groundwater conditions described in the Investigation Report; and d. Directing staff to prepare a General Plan amendment to update Policy PS-3.1 in light of the completed investigation. RES 24-193 adopted Pass
  78. 71 12:00 P.M. - Recessed to Lunch recessed
  79. 72 Other Board Matters
  80. 72 1:30 P.M. - Reconvened reconvened
  81. 73 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
  82. 38. New Referrals OBM 24-162 recited
  83. 75 County Administrative Officer Comments
  84. 39. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 24-161 made
  85. 77 Board Comments
  86. 40. Board Comments OBM 24-163 made
  87. 79 Read Out from Closed Session by County Counsel recited
  88. 80 Adjourned adjourned
  89. 81 PAGE BREAK
  90. 82 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar for Tuesday, December 3, 2024
  91. 83 Natividad Medical Center
  92. 41. a. Authorize the County Counsel to execute amendment No. 7 to the agreement (A-13923) with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for specialized attorney services, adding $180,000, for a total revised agreement amount of $895,000, with no change to the term of May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2026; and b. Authorize the County Counsel to execute up to one (1) future amendment that does not exceed 10% ($8,000) of the original Agreement amount, does not significantly alter the scope of work, and does not exceed a revised maximum amount of $903,000. A 24-528 approved Pass
  93. 42. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Third Amendment to the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Access TeleCare California, P.C. (A-15737) to provide tele-neurology services, adding $400,000 for a revised not to exceed amount of $1,280,000 and extending the term by twelve months (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026) for a revised full agreement term of April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026. A 24-531 approved Pass
  94. 85 APPROVED: ____/s/ Chris Lopez______ CHRIS LOPEZ, CHAIR ATTEST: BY: ____/s/ Valerie Ralph________ VALERIE RALPH CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED ON: January 7, 2025
  95. 43. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Jose Mario Pauda M.D. to provide family medicine services, extending the term of the Agreement by twenty-four months (January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026) for a revised full Agreement term of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026 and adding $100,000 for a revised not to exceed amount of $400,000 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% ($30,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $430,000. A 24-532 approved Pass
  96. 44. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Sixth Amendment to the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement (A-13164) with Central Coast Head & Neck Surgeons to provide otolaryngology and audiology services, extending the term by twenty-four (24) months (January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026) for a full revised term of July 1, 2016 to December 31, 2026 , and add $1,500,000 to the original amount not to exceed $7,500,000 in the aggregate; and b. Authorize CEO for NMC or his designee to sign up to three (3) amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not exceed 10% ($150,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $7,650,000. A 24-537 approved Pass
  97. 45. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 4 to the agreement (A-12743) with Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation for elevator maintenance and repair services at NMC, extending the agreement for an additional one (1) year period (January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025) for a revised full agreement term of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2025, and no change to the total agreement amount not to exceed $1,356,062.00. A 24-540 approved Pass
  98. 46. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Inspirata, Inc. for e-path licensing and support to provide cancer registry reporting and data abstraction, services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $25,000 with an agreement term December 22, 2024 through December 21, 2025. b. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard contract provisions within the service agreement. c. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard contract provisions within the business associate agreement. A 24-541 approved Pass
  99. 47. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 13 to the agreements with Medical Search, LLC d.b.a. SUMO Medical Staffing (A-12896) and MDA Holdings, Inc. d.b.a. Medical Doctor Associates (A-12899) and renewal & amendment No. 14 to the agreement with Staff Care, Inc. (A-12897) for locum tenens physician referral services at NMC pursuant to the Request for Proposals (RFP) #9600-61, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025) for a revised full agreement term of August 1, 2015 through December 31, 2025, and adding $6,000,000 for a revised total aggregate amount not to exceed $22,700,000. A 24-542 approved Pass
  100. 48. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 5 to the agreement (A-16146) with Locumtenens.com, LLC for recruitment and assignment of physicians services, with no change to the term (August 26, 2022 through August 25, 2025) adding $2,000,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $9,000,000. A 24-543 approved Pass
  101. 49. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Enhanced Care Management Services Agreement with The Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced -San Benito Mariposa Managed Medical Care Commission, dba Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH), in substantially the same form as that which has been presented to the Board, without significant change to their content, for the provision of Enhanced Care Management Program services to CCAH members, for a term of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, subject to one-year automatic renewals, with 120 days prior written notice termination without cause; and b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the CalAIM Incentive Payment Program Letter of Agreement with The Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced-San Benito Mariposa Managed Medical Care Commission, dba Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH), in substantially the same form as that which has been presented to the Board, without significant change to their content, in the amount of $850,000 to facilitate the implementation of the Enhanced Care Management Program, for a term date January 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026; and c. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to these Agreements where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work, and do not exceed a revised maximum amount of $935,000. A 24-544 approved Pass
  102. 50. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the business associate agreement (“BAA”) with PACSHealth, LLC for DoseMonitor software maintenance and support services at NMC with an agreement term November 12, 2024 through November 11, 2027. There is no cost associated with this agreement. b. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification provision within the business associate agreement. A 24-545 approved Pass
  103. 51. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Datix (USA) Inc. for web-based software license services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $401,355 with an agreement term December 16, 2024 through December 15, 2029. b. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard contract provisions within the agreement. c. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard contract provisions within the business associate agreement. d. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center or his designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the agreement which do not significantly alter the scope of work and do not cause an increase of more than 10% ($40,136) of the original cost of the agreement, for total contract liability of ($441,491). A 24-546 approved Pass
  104. 52. Adopt Resolution to: a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 Appendix A to adjust the salary ranges of the Surgical Technician and Surgical Technician-Per Diem classifications as indicated in Attachment A effective December 14, 2024; and b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) System. RES 24-186 adopted Pass
  105. 53. Adopt Resolution to: a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 Appendix A to adjust the salary ranges of the Obstetrical Technician, Senior Obstetrical Technician and Obstetrical Technician-Per Diem classifications as indicated in Attachment A effective December 14, 2024; and b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) System. RES 24-187 adopted Pass
  106. 54. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc. for Trauma One and TQIP and coding license support services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $9,681 with an agreement term retroactive from May 26, 2023through May 25, 2025. b. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard insurance, confidentiality, and non-standard language provisions within the agreement. A 24-550 approved Pass
  107. 55. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute renewal & amendment No. 3 to the agreement (A-13932) with 3DR Laboratories, LLC for services, extending the agreement an additional three (3) year period (August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2025) for a revised full agreement term of August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2025, and adding $100,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $541,000. A 24-551 approved Pass
  108. 56. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the first amendment to the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Andrew Wang, MD, Inc. to provide acute care surgical services, adding $1,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $1,200,000, but with no change to the original term of the agreement May 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026; and b. Authorize the CEO 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 10% ($20,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $1,220,000. 24-752 approved Pass
  109. 57. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 4 to the agreement (A-14537) with MD Buyline, Inc., a symplr company, for medical equipment pricing analysis subscription services, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period for a revised full agreement term of January 3, 2018 through January 2, 2026, and adding $27,934 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $224,371. A 24-572 approved
  110. 58. a. Ratify execution by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Oregon Health & Science University for rotation of medical students at NMC with an agreement retroactive from September 15, 2024 through September 14, 2029. b. Approve recommendation of CEO to accept non-standard insurance provisions within the agreement. A 24-560 approved Pass
  111. 102 Health Department
  112. 59. a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or designee to execute an Agreement with FAMMO Cleaning Services, LLC., for specialized custodial maintenance services to the Health Department’s Clinic Services Bureau on the same or substantially similar contract terms and conditions as presented here, for an initial term of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $ 1,697,167 and the option to extend the Agreement for two (2) additional one (1) year periods as set forth in RFP#10927; subject to review and approval of County Counsel and County Auditor-Controller; and b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed 10% of the contract amount ($169,716) or a total revised liability of $1,866,883, and do not significantly change the scope of work. A 24-553 approved Pass
  113. 60. a. Accept a Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) and Community-Defined Evidence Practices Grant Program Round Three: Early Childhood Wraparound Services grant award, in the amount of $500,000 from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), to expand the Nurse Family Partnership team by 1.0 FTE Public Health Nurse II (PHN II) to a total of 5.0 FTE PHN IIs, for the term beginning the date of execution by both parties through June 30, 2025; and b. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute the Implementation Subaward Agreement issued by The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and its Third-Party Administrator, the California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS), along with Heluna Health, (“Heluna Health”) between the County of Monterey (“County”) and Heluna Health, the administrative entity for the CYBHI - EBP Round Three grant, for professional services to be performed by County as a Heluna Health subcontractor, in the total amount of $500,000, for the term beginning the date of execution through June 30, 2025; and c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve future amendments that do not significantly change the scope of services. A 24-554 approved Pass
  114. 61. a. Approve and Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an Agreement with the City of Del Rey Oaks for the County of Monterey Health Department Tobacco Retail License Program to provide administrative and enforcement services on behalf of the City’s Tobacco Retail License program, for the term date upon execution to October 31, 2029; 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 where the combined amendments do not significantly change the scope of services. A 24-555 approved Pass
  115. 62. Adopt a resolution to: a. Authorize and approve the Director of Health Services or designee to submit a grant application (“Application”) by the County of Monterey, through its Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau, to the California Department of Health Care Services (“DHCS”), through its administrative entity Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (“AHP”) for a Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 1 (2024): Launch Ready (“Program”) grant in the amount of $31,000,000 for the Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Expansion; and b. Authorize and approve the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a “Program Funding Agreement” with AHP for the Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Expansion, subject to approval by the Office of County Counsel and Board of Supervisors, in a total amount not exceeding $31,000,000 from the Program; and c. Authorize and approve the Director of Health Services or designee to execute and deliver all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Program funds from DHCS and to participate in the Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the “Program Documents”), subject to approval by the Office of County Counsel and Board of Supervisors; and d. Authorize and approve the Director of Health Services or designee to execute the Declaration of Restrictions and Performance Deed of Trust to be recorded on behalf of the County of Monterey for participation in the Program, subject to approval by the Office of County Counsel and Board of Supervisors. RES 24-191 adopted Pass
  116. 63. Adopt a resolution to: a. Authorize and approve the Director of Health Services or designee to submit a grant application (“Application”) by the County of Monterey, through its Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau, to the California Department of Health Care Services (“DHCS”), through its administrative entity Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (“AHP”) for a Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 1 (2024): Launch Ready (“Program”) grant in the amount of $11,000,000 to establish the Monterey County Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center; and b. Authorize and approve the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a “Program Funding Agreement” with AHP for use in establishing a Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center, subject to approval by the Office of County Counsel and Board of Supervisors, in a total amount not exceeding $11,000,000 from the Program; and c. Authorize and approve the Director of Health Services or designee to execute and deliver all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Program funds from DHCS and to participate in the Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the “Program Documents”), subject to approval by the Office of County Counsel and Board of Supervisors; and d. Authorize and approve the Director of Health Services or designee to execute the Declaration of Restrictions and Performance Deed of Trust to be recorded on behalf of the County of Monterey for participation in the Program, subject to approval by the Office of County Counsel and Board of Supervisors. RES 24-192 adopted Pass
  117. 64. a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or designee to execute a ten (10) year Lease Agreement, effective retroactive to November 13, 2024 with SIBS, A Limited Partnership, for approximately 3,998 square feet of general office space at 30 South Pearl Street, Salinas, California, for use by the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau’s MCSTART (Monterey County Screening Team for Assessment, Referral, and Treatment) Program; and b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make lease payments of $5,106 per month in accordance with the terms of the Lease Agreement; and c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make a one lump sum Premise Improvement payment of $904,722 within sixty (60) days upon Premise Improvement completion in accordance with the terms of the Lease Agreement; and d. Authorize the extension of the Lease Agreement for two (2) additional five-year terms under the same terms and conditions and make minor revisions to the Lease Agreement if deemed to be in the best interest of the County by the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or designee and subject to review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Counsel and review and approval of fiscal provisions by the Auditor Controller’s Office. A 24-525 approved Pass
  118. 65. a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with Monterey County Children and Families DBA First 5 Monterey County, to assist in the establishment of infrastructure needed to develop an Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Hub focused on the early childhood population in Monterey County, for a retroactive term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for a total Agreement amount of $302,351; and b. Approve the recommendation of Director of Health Services to accept all non-standard provisions in Agreement, including indemnification. A 24-536 approved Pass
  119. 110 Department of Social Services
  120. 66. a. Approve and authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign a non-standard agreement with iCIMS for the provision of automated employment reference checks for the period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, in the amount of $52,492; 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% ($5,249) of the contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $57,741. A 24-535 approved Pass
  121. 67. a. Approve and authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement #5010-420 with California State University Fresno Foundation to provide direct Child Welfare training for Family and Children’s Services staff by adding $144,142 for a new contract total of $351,443, with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2024 to 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% ($35,144) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $386,587. A 24-538 approved Pass
  122. 113 Criminal Justice
  123. 68. Adopt a resolution authorizing the District Attorney of the County of Monterey or its designee, on behalf of the County, to submit multiple proposals to the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), and to execute on behalf of the County the Grant Award Agreements including any extension or amendments thereof. 24-723 adopted Pass
  124. 69. a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or their designee to sign Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A-15534 with Orbis Partners, LLC, to provide annual software licenses, hosting, and support fees, additional e-training accounts, increase the Agreement’s amount by $98,632 for a revised total agreement amount of $213,578 and extend the term of the Agreement for two years, ten months to align with the term of the software licensing to November 23, 2027, for a revised full agreement term of September 20, 2021 through November 23, 2027;and b. Authorize the Contracts/ Purchasing Officer or their designee to sign future amendments to the Agreement, where any increased costs do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original contract amount ($6,922) for a not to exceed maximum amount of $220,500 and do not significantly change the scope of work. A 24-530 approved Pass
  125. 70. Adopt Resolution to: a. Ratify the submittal of grant application by the County of Monterey Public Defender to the State of California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the Public Defense Pilot Program Grant in the amount of $464,496 to fund the Public Defender’s Resentencing Advocacy and Youthful Offenders (RAY) Pilot Program for FY 2024-2025; and b. Authorize acceptance of a grant award of $464,496 for deployment and implementation of the Public Defender’s RAY Pilot Program for FY 2024-2025; and c. Authorize the Public Defender or Assistant Public Defender to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Grant Agreement with BSCC, Agreement No. BSCC 332-21, adding $464,496 for deployment and implementation of the Public Defender’s RAY Pilot Program for FY 2024-2025, for a total Grant liability of $1,520,246, extending the grant period of March 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026; and d. Approve the delegation of authority to the Public Defender or Assistant Public Defender to act on the County’s behalf to carry out and consummate all transactions contemplated during the grant period; and e. Authorize the Auditor-Controller’s Office to incorporate approved appropriation and estimated revenue modifications to the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget, and the County Administrative Office to reflect these approved changes in the FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget. RES 24-185 adopted Pass
  126. 71. a. Authorize the Public Defender or Chief Assistant Public Defender to accept the $136,258 Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment Grant “CARE Court (CARE)” from the State Bar of California (“State Bar”) to provide mental health services, substance use disorder services, and represent respondents in CARE Act proceedings; and b. Authorize the Public Defender or Chief Assistant Public Defender to execute the Grant Agreement with The State Bar of California for a total Grant amount of $136,258 for the grant period retroactively from October 1, 2024 through January 1, 2026. A 24-539 approved Pass
  127. 72. Adopt an ordinance approving a military equipment use policy for the District Attorney’s Office pursuant to Assembly Bill 481. ORD 24-039 adopted Pass
  128. 73. a. Approve and authorize the Sheriff or her designee to execute a non-standard agreement with the City and County of San Francisco, for a tethered drone, accepting a grant award in the amount of $78,362, retroactive from November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024; and b. Approve and authorize the Sheriff or her designee to execute an amendment to the agreement if an extension is approved by the City and County of San Francisco. 24-699 appointed Pass
  129. 74. a. Approve and Authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or her designee to execute Amendment #4 to Agreement A-15709 with Kurt Ashley dba Secure Solutions, provides background investigations and polygraph services, by adding $780,000 for a not to exceed total amount of $1,098,900 and extending the agreement two (2) years with a new term ending date of June 30, 2027. A 24-477 approved Pass
  130. 75. a. Authorize the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute a non-standard agreement between the County of Monterey and Gila LLC dba Municipal Services Bureau for electronic payment services for the Civil Records Management System, at no cost to the County (cost will be incurred by person utilizing the service) from the period of (retroactive) November 15, 2024 to November 14, 2029. A 24-518 approved Pass
  131. 122 General Government
  132. 76. Appoint the County of Monterey’s Chief Assistant County Administrative Officer to the Hitchcock Road Animal Services Agency Board to serve as an alternate Director in the absence of the County Administrative Officer for a term ending March 2027. APP 24-124 appointed Pass
  133. 77. a. Approve and authorize the Civil Rights Officer to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”), between the County of Monterey on behalf of the County of Monterey Civil Rights Office and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) for the term of three (3) years from the date of execution for the purpose of formalizing collaboration to jointly undertake initiatives that promote and support language access throughout the County; and b. Authorize the Civil Rights Officer to execute the necessary amendments to the agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work. A 24-534 approved Pass
  134. 78. a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute a non-standard Agreement with American Power Systems, LLC (American) incorporating the terms of American’s existing State of Washington’s Agreement No. 00318, via California Participating Addendum No. 7-22-70-49-01, for public safety communications products and services, Category 7 - Power Supply Products & Solutions as needed for a term of December 3, 2024, to December 31, 2026, for a total contract amount of up to $500,000; and b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee, to execute order confirmations and such documents as are necessary to implement the agreement for the County’s purchase of products, services, and support; and c. Accept non-standard agreement terms as recommended by the Chief Information Officer of the Information Technology Department. A 24-533 approved Pass
  135. 79. Adopt a resolution to authorize the Department of Emergency Management to receive award from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $199,757. RES 24-188 adopted Pass
  136. 80. Adopt an ordinance amending Section 2.32.035 of the Monterey County Code to include “annual” in the contract authority of the Offices of District Attorney, Public Defender, and County Counsel to engage independent contractors to perform services for the County and the offices thereof where the annual aggregate cost does not exceed $200,000. ORD 24-038 adopted Pass
  137. 81. Adopt a Resolution approving amendments to Conflict-of-Interest Code of the Elections Department of the County of Monterey. RES 24-194 adopted Pass
  138. 82. Approve the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors Draft Action Meeting Minutes for the following meeting dates: Tuesday, October 22, 2024. MIN 24-081 approved Pass
  139. 83. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 Appendix A and B to create the classifications of Courier-SB 525, Custodian-SB 525, Senior Custodian-SB 525, Groundskeeper-SB 525, Senior Groundskeeper-SB 525, Grounds Supervisor-SB 525, Office Assistant I-SB 525, Office Assistant II-SB 525, Office Assistant III-SB 525, Principal Office Assistant-SB 525, Supervising Office Assistant I-SB 525, Supervising Office Assistant II-SB 525, Storekeeper-SB 525, Senior Storekeeper-SB 525, Supervising Storekeeper-SB 525, and Student Intern-SB25 to comply with California Senate Bill No. 525, increasing the minimum wage in specified health care facilities to $21.00 per hour at first step effective January 1, 2025 as indicated in Attachment A; b. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 Appendix A to adjust the base wage salary ranges of the Behavioral Health Aide and Cashier to comply with California Senate Bill No. 525, increasing the minimum wage in specified health care facilities to $21.00 per hour at first step effective January 1, 2025, as indicated in Attachment A; c. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 Appendix A & B to abolish the classification of Food Service Worker I; retitle the Food Service Worker II to Food Service Worker and adjust the base wage salary range to comply with California Senate Bill No. 525, increasing the minimum wage in specified health care facilities to $21.00 per hour at first step effective January 1, 2025, as indicated in Attachment A; d. Amend the FY 2024-25 Natividad Medical Center Adopted Budget (Fund 451-Dept. 9600-Unit 8355-Appropriation Unit NMC001) to reallocate one (1) Data Entry Operator II position to one (1) Office Assistant II position as indicated in Attachment A effective January 1, 2025; and, e. Direct the County Administrative Office and the Auditor-Controller to incorporate the approved position changes into the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget and the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage HRM System. RES 24-199 adopted Pass
  140. 131 Housing and Community Development
  141. 84. a. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement A-16117 with Ascent Environmental, Inc., to continue to provide services related to the Vacation Rental Ordinances Project. Amendment No. 3 increases the Agreement amount of $500,715 by $20,000 for a new Agreement amount of $520,715; expands the scope of services with a new Task 12, Additional/On-Call Services; moves remaining Continency funds in the amount of $14,086 to the new Task 12; updates hourly rates, and extends the term one (1) year to December 31, 2025; b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement A-16117 and execute future amendments to the Agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the approved Agreement amount by more than ten percent (10% or $52,072), subject to review by County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller as to form and fiscal provisions, respectively. A 24-517 approved Pass
  142. 85. a. Approve and authorize the Housing and Community Development Director or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Funding Agreement A-15124 with The Don Chapin Company, Inc., for the not to exceed amount of $207,198 which includes the non-refundable County administration fee of $3,424, and with no change to the term date of March 9, 2026; b. Approve and authorize the Housing and Community Development Director or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement A-15123 with Rincon Consultants, Inc., for the not to exceed amount of $203,774. c. Authorize the Housing and Community Development Director or his designee to execute future amendments to the Agreements where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the approved Agreement amounts by more than ten percent (10%), subject to review as to form by the Office of the County Counsel and as to fiscal provisions by the Auditor-Controller’s Office. A 24-529 approved Pass
  143. 86. Approve the proposed conflict-of-interest waiver in relation to Goldfarb and Lipman’s proposed representation of Interim, Inc. in their development of the proposed Marina Kai 23-unit supportive housing facility. 24-772 approved Pass
  144. 135 Public Works, Facilities and Parks
  145. 87. a. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15660, Multi-Year Agreement #3200*6225, with Denise Duffy & Associates, Inc. to provide on-call environmental planning and consulting services for various local and federally funded road, bridge, building, facilities, and parks projects in Monterey County under Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #10805, to update the hourly billing rates, extend the expiration date for two additional years through January 31, 2027, for a revised term from February 1, 2022 to January 31, 2027, and increase not to exceed maximum by $1,090,000 to a total of $2,090,000; b. Approve additional term extensions for Professional Services Agreement No. A-15660 under RFQ #10805 beyond the anticipated five-year term of the RFQ with no increase to the dollar amount or change in the scope of work to allow continuity of services for active projects initiated during the anticipated five-year term of the Agreement, subject to review and approval by the Office of the County Counsel and the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee; and c. Authorize the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15660 and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the approved Agreement amount. A 24-549 approved Pass
  146. 88. a. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15639, Multi-Year Agreement #3200*6173, with GHD, Inc. to provide on-call civil engineering services for transportation projects in Monterey County under RFQ #10806, to extend the term for two additional years through December 6, 2026, for a revised term from December 7, 2021 to December 6, 2026, and increase not to exceed maximum by $500,000 to a total of $1,500,000; b. Approve additional term extensions to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15639 under RFQ #10806 beyond the anticipated five-year term of the RFQ with no increase to the dollar amount or change in the scope of work to allow continuity of services for active projects initiated during the anticipated five-year term of the Agreement, subject to review and approval by the Office of the County Counsel and the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee; and c. Authorize the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15639 and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the approved Agreement amount. A 24-556 approved Pass
  147. 89. a. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15643, Multi-Year Agreement #3200*6177, with CONSOR North America, Inc. to provide on-call civil engineering services for transportation projects in Monterey County under Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #10806, to extend the term for two additional years through December 6, 2026, for a revised term from December 7, 2021 to December 6, 2026, and increase not to exceed maximum by $500,000 to a total of $1,500,000; b. Approve additional term extensions to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15643 under RFQ #10806 beyond the anticipated five-year term of the RFQ with no increase to the dollar amount or change in the scope of work to allow continuity of services for active projects initiated during the anticipated five-year term of the Agreement, subject to review and approval by the Office of the County Counsel and the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee; and c. Authorize the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15643 and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the approved Agreement amount. A 24-557 approved Pass
  148. 90. a. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15644, Multi-Year Agreement #3200*6178, with TRC Engineers, Inc. to provide on-call civil engineering services for transportation projects in Monterey County under RFQ #10806, to update the hourly billing rates, extend the term for two additional years through December 6, 2026, for a revised term from December 7, 2021 to December 6, 2026, and increase not to exceed maximum by $1,000,000 to a total of $2,000,000; b. Approve additional term extensions to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15644 under RFQ #10806 beyond the anticipated five-year term of the RFQ with no increase to the dollar amount or change in the scope of work to allow continuity of services for active projects initiated during the anticipated five-year term of the Agreement, subject to review and approval by the Office of the County Counsel and the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee; and c. Authorize the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15644 and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the approved Agreement amount. A 24-558 approved Pass
  149. 91. a. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15638, Multi-Year Agreement #3200*6172, with Dokken Engineering, Inc. to provide on-call civil engineering services for transportation projects in Monterey County under RFQ #10806, to extend the term for two additional years through December 6, 2026, for a revised term from December 7, 2021 to December 6, 2026, and increase not to exceed maximum by $500,000 to a total of $2,500,000; b. Approve additional term extensions to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15638 under RFQ #10806 beyond the anticipated five-year term of the RFQ with no increase to the dollar amount or change in the scope of work to allow continuity of services for active projects initiated during the anticipated five-year term of the Agreement, subject to review and approval by the Office of the County Counsel and the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee; and c. Authorize the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15638 and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the approved Agreement amount. A 24-559 approved Pass
  150. 92. Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 5.65 to the Monterey County Code to establish a Survey Monument Preservation Fund to pay the necessary expenses incurred or authorized by the County Surveyor in retracing or re-monumenting major historical land division lines upon which later surveys are based. Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Action: Find that the adoption of this ordinance is not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations section 15378(b)(5) because it is an organizational activity of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical impact on the environment. ORD 24-037 adopted Pass
  151. 93. a. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15641, Multi-Year Agreement #3200*6175, with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide on-call civil engineering services for transportation projects in Monterey County under RFQ #10806, to extend the term for two additional years through December 6, 2026, for a revised term from December 7, 2021 to December 6, 2026, and increase not to exceed maximum by $500,000 to a total of $1,500,000; b. Approve additional term extensions to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15641 under RFQ #10806 beyond the anticipated five-year term of the RFQ with no increase to the dollar amount or change in the scope of work to allow continuity of services for active projects initiated during the anticipated five-year term of the Agreement, subject to review and approval by the Office of the County Counsel and the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee; and c. Authorize the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15641 and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the approved Agreement amount. A 24-561 approved Pass
  152. 94. a. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15640, Multi-Year Agreement #3200*6174, with Harris & Associates, Inc. to provide on-call civil engineering services for transportation projects in Monterey County under RFQ #10806, to update the hourly billing rates, extend the term for two additional years through December 6, 2026, for a revised term from December 7, 2021 to December 6, 2026, and increase not to exceed maximum by $1,000,000 to a total of $4,000,000; b. Approve additional term extensions to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15640 under RFQ #10806 beyond the anticipated five-year term of the RFQ with no increase to the dollar amount or change in the scope of work to allow continuity of services for active projects initiated during the anticipated five-year term of the Agreement, subject to review and approval by the Office of the County Counsel and the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee; and c. Authorize the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-15640 and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the approved Agreement amount. A 24-562 approved
  153. 95. a. Adopt Plans and Special Provisions for the Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade Roundabout, Project No. 1146 (Project) to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade; and b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities, and Parks to advertise the Project's "Notice to Bidders" in the Monterey County Weekly. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action: A Notice of Exemption was filed on April 27, 2023, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). 24-761 adopted Pass
  154. 145 Addenda/Supplemental
  155. 96. Addenda/Supplemental Moved Item No. 26 to Scheduled Matters under the Wednesday, December 4 portion of the agenda as Item No. 32.1 Added Item No. 26.1 under Scheduled Matters - A.M. Added Item No. 29.1 under Scheduled Matters - P.M. 24-784
  156. 150 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.