Board of Supervisors
Agenda — 73 items
- 1 Participation in meetings While the Board chambers remain open, members of the public may participate in Board meetings in 2 ways: 1. You may attend the meeting in person; or, 2. You may observe the live stream of the Board of Supervisors meetings at https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, http://www.mgtvonline.com/, www.youtube.com/c/MontereyCountyTV or https://www.facebook.com/MontereyCoInfo/ If you choose not to attend the Board of Supervisors meeting but desire to make general public comment, or comment on a specific item on the agenda, you may do so in 2 ways: a. submit your comment via email by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at cob@co.monterey.ca.us. In an effort to assist the Clerk in identifying the agenda item relating to your public comment please indicate in the Subject Line, the meeting body (i.e. Board of Supervisors Agenda) and item number (i.e. Item No. 10). Your comment will be placed into the record at the Board meeting. b. you may participate through ZOOM. For ZOOM participation please join by computer audio at: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747 OR to participate by phone call any of these numbers below: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US Enter this Meeting ID number: 224397747 when prompted. Please note there is no Participant Code, you will just hit # again after the recording prompts you. You will be placed in the meeting as an attendee; when you are ready to make a public comment if joined by computer audio please Raise your Hand; and by phone please push *9 on your keypad. PLEASE NOTE: IF ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE PRESENT IN PERSON, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY ZOOM IS FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW. IF THE ZOOM FEED IS LOST FOR ANY REASON, THE MEETING MAY BE PAUSED WHILE A FIX IS ATTEMPTED BUT THE MEETING MAY CONTINUE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRPERSON. Participación en reuniones Mientras las cámaras de la Junta permanezcan abiertas, los miembros del público pueden participar en las reuniones de la Junta de 2 maneras: 1. Podrá asistir personalmente a la reunión; o, 2. Puede observar la transmisión en vivo de las reuniones de la Junta de Supervisores en https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, http://www.mgtvonline.com/, www.youtube.com/c/MontereyCountyTV o https://www.facebook.com/MontereyCoInfo/ Si elige no asistir a la reunión de la Junta de Supervisores pero desea hacer comentarios del público en general o comentar un tema específico de la agenda, puede hacerlo de 2 maneras: a. envíe su comentario por correo electrónico antes de las 5:00 p.m. el lunes anterior a la reunión de la Junta. Envíe su comentario al Secretario de la Junta a cob@co.monterey.ca.us. En un esfuerzo por ayudar al secretario a identificar el tema de la agenda relacionado con su comentario público, indique en la línea de asunto el cuerpo de la reunión (es decir, la agenda de la Junta de Supervisores) y el número de artículo (es decir, el artículo n.º 10). Su comentario se colocará en el registro en la reunión de la Junta. b. puedes participar a través de ZOOM. Para participar en ZOOM, únase por audio de computadora en: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747 O para participar por teléfono llame a cualquiera de estos números a continuación: +1 669 900 6833 EE. UU. (San José) +1 346 248 7799 EE. UU. (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 EE. UU. (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 EE. UU. (Nueva York) +1 253 215 8782 EE. UU. +1 301 715 8592 EE. UU. Ingrese este número de ID de reunión: 224397747 cuando se le solicite. Tenga en cuenta que no hay un código de participante, simplemente presione # nuevamente después de que la grabación lo solicite. Se le colocará en la reunión como asistente; cuando esté listo para hacer un comentario público si se une al audio de la computadora, levante la mano; y por teléfono, presione *9 en su teclado. TENGA EN CUENTA: SI TODOS LOS MIEMBROS DE LA JUNTA ESTÁN PRESENTES EN PERSONA, LA PARTICIPACIÓN DEL PÚBLICO POR ZOOM ES ÚNICAMENTE POR CONVENIENCIA Y NO ES REQUERIDA POR LA LEY. SI LA ALIMENTACIÓN DE ZOOM SE PIERDE POR CUALQUIER MOTIVO, LA REUNIÓN PUEDE PAUSARSE MIENTRAS SE INTENTA UNA SOLUCIÓN, PERO LA REUNIÓN PUEDE CONTINUAR A DISCRECIÓN DEL PRESIDENTE.
- 2 The Board of Supervisors welcomes you to its meetings, which are regularly scheduled each Tuesday. Your interest is encouraged and appreciated. Meetings are held in the Board Chambers located on the first floor of the Monterey County Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St., Salinas, CA 93901. As a courtesy to others, please turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to entering the Board Chambers. ALTERNATE AGENDA FORMATS: If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Individuals with a disability requiring a modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may make these requests to the Clerk of the Board Office. CEREMONIAL/APPOINTMENTS/OTHER BOARD MATTERS: These items may include significant financial and administrative actions, and items of special interest, usually approved by majority vote for each program. The regular calendar also includes “Scheduled Items,” which are noticed hearings and public hearings. CONSENT CALENDAR: These matters include routine financial and administrative actions, appear in the supplemental section by program areas, and are usually approved by majority vote. TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON A MATTER ON THE AGENDA: Walk to the podium and wait for recognition by the Chair. In order that all interested parties have an opportunity to speak, please be brief and limit your comments to the specific subject under discussion. Time limitations shall be at the discretion of the Chair, with equal time allocated to opposing sides of an issue insofar as possible. Allocated time may not be reserved or granted to others, except as permitted by the Chair. On matters for which a public hearing is required, please note that a court challenge to the Board’s action may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing or in correspondence delivered to the Board at or before the public hearing. TO ADDRESS THE BOARD DURING PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address comments to the Board concerning each agenda item and may comment when the Chair calls for general public comment for items that are not on the day's agenda. The timing of public comment shall be at the discretion of the Chair. DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION: Documents related to agenda items that are distributed to the Board less than 72 hours prior to the meeting shall be available for public inspection at the Clerk of the Board Office, 168 W. Alisal Street, 1st Floor, Salinas, CA. Documents distributed to the Board at the meeting by County staff will be available at the meeting; documents distributed to the Board by members of the public shall be made available after the meeting. INTERPRETATION SERVICE POLICY: The Monterey County Board of Supervisors invites and encourages the participation of Monterey County residents at its meetings. If you require the assistance of an interpreter, please contact the Clerk of the Board located in the Monterey County Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St., Salinas - or by phone at (831) 755-5066. The Clerk will make every effort to accommodate requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible, and at a minimum 24 hours in advance of any meeting of the Board of Supervisors. La Cámara de Supervisores del Condado de Monterey invita y apoya la participación de los residentes del Condado de Monterey en sus reuniones. Si usted requiere la asistencia de un interprete, por favor comuníquese con la oficina de la Asistente de la Cámara de Supervisores localizada en el Centro de Gobierno del Condado de Monterey, (Monterey County Government Center), 168 W. Alisal, Salinas – o por teléfono al (831) 755-5066. La Asistente hará el esfuerzo para acomodar los pedidos de asistencia de un interprete. Los pedidos se deberán hacer lo mas pronto posible, y a lo mínimo 24 horas de anticipo de cualquier reunión de la Cámara de Supervisores. All documents submitted by the public must have no less than ten (10) copies. The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors must receive all materials for the agenda packet by noon on the Tuesday one week prior to the Tuesday Board meeting. Any agenda related writings or documents distributed to members of the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors regarding any open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Clerk of the Board’s Office located at 168 W. Alisal St., 1st Floor, Salinas, California. during normal business hours and in the Board Chambers on the day of the Board Meeting, pursuant to Government Code §54957.5 HELPFUL INFORMATION/INFORMACION UTIL Sign Up For Alerts on items you may be interested in to keep informed and up to date on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors To create an Alert please Sign Up and follow the User Guide to create alerts for calendars, meeting details, agenda items and item details at the following link: https://monterey.legistar.com/Default.aspx If assistance is needed please contact our office at the following email: cob@co.monterey.ca.us Regístrese para recibir alertas sobre artículos que le pueden interesar para mantenerse informado y actualizado sobre la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Monterey Para crear una alerta, regístrese y siga la Guía del usuario para crear alertas para calendarios, detalles de reuniones, elementos de agenda y detalles de elementos en el siguiente enlace: https://monterey.legistar.com/Default.aspx Si necesita ayuda, comuníquese con nuestra oficina al siguiente correo electrónico: cob@co.monterey.ca.us
- 3 PAGE BREAK
- 3 Staff Present
- 4 NOTE: All agenda titles related to numbered agenda items are live web links. Click on the title to be directed to the corresponding Board Report.
- 5 PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address comments to the Board concerning each agenda item. The timing of public comment shall be at the discretion of the Chair.
- 6 9:30 A.M. - Called to Order
- 7 Roll Called
- 8 Additions and Corrections for Closed Session by County Counsel
- 9 Closed Session
- 1. Closed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items: a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: (1) Veronica Infante (Workers' Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ14658309) (2) Veronica Infante (Workers' Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ14654751) b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Board will provide direction to negotiators: (1) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper, Kim Moore and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): All Units c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of potential initiation of litigation. d. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will confer regarding discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee. e. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Administrative Officer.
- 11 Public Comments for Closed Session
- 11 Staff Present
- 12 The Board Recessed for Closed Session Agenda Items
- 12 Announcement of Interpreter
- 13 10:30 A.M. - Reconvened on Public Agenda Items
- 14 Roll Called
- 15 Pledge of Allegiance
- 16 Additions and Corrections by Clerk
- 17 Ceremonial Resolutions
- 2. Adopt a resolution to proclaim the weeks of October 14, 2024, through November 22, 2024 as the Monterey County Employee Giving Campaign of 2024. (Supervisor Church)
- 3. Adopt a resolution recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (Supervisor Alejo)
- 4. Adopt a resolution celebrating Hartnell College on earning Excelencia in Education’s prestigious Seal of Excelencia. (Supervisor Askew)
- 5. Adopt a resolution commending Eric Tynan, General Manager of Castroville Services District on his retirement from 24 years of dedicated public service to the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Church)
- 6. Adopt a resolution celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Laoaguenians of Monterey County. (Supervisor Alejo)
- 7. Adopt a resolution recognizing and honoring Dr. E. Valerie Barnes, Harold W. Keland, Patricia B. Munoz, Dr. John Schatz, and Dr. Marc Tunzi as Natividad Foundation’s 2024 Hero Award Recipients for their Longstanding Philanthropic Investments in Natividad Foundation. (Supervisor Church)
- 24 Appointments
- 8. Appoint Jazmin Lopez to the Resource Conversation District of Monterey County Board of Directors as an At Large member to fill an unexpired term ending on November 30, 2024. (Nominated by the Resource Conservation District of Monterey County Board of Directors)
- 26 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
- 9. See Supplemental Sheet
- 28 General Public Comments
- 30 Scheduled Matters
- 11. PLN230230 - SINGLETON PROPERTIES LLC AND REYNOLDS LAND & CATTLE CO Public hearing to consider a Lot Line Adjustment between two (2) legal lots of record: Parcel 1A (Assessor's Parcel Number 419-151-015-000) consisting of 388 acres and Parcel 2A (Assessor's Parcel Number 419-151-014-000) consisting of 471.77 acres, resulting in two (2) legal lots, 254.65 (adjusted Parcel 1A) and 605.12 acres (adjusted Parcel 2A). Project Location: Located off of Lonoak Road, King City Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 - Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations.
- 12. Consider appointing two members of the Board of Supervisors to serve on an Ad Hoc Tenant Commissioner Selection Committee for the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey, effective upon appointment through December 31, 2024.
- 13. Consider a recommendation from the Legislative Committee to adopt a resolution and engage in legislative advocacy efforts with Santa Cruz County in support of state property tax apportionment reform efforts.
- 13.1 a. Direct and authorize the County Administrative Officer to immediately implement a hiring freeze for positions funded by General Fund discretionary revenue; and b. Provide authority for the County Administrative Officer to develop hiring freeze exemption administrative guidelines. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
- 35 12:00 P.M. - Recessed to Lunch
- 36 1:30 P.M. - Reconvened
- 36 Staff Present
- 37 Roll Called
- 37 Announcement of Interpreter
- 38 Scheduled Matters
- 14. It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive a presentation from the Department of Social Services (DSS) on the Aging and Adult Services (AAS) Programs, including the Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Adult Protective Services (APS), In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), IHSS Public Authority (PA), Information, Referral, and Assistance (IRA), Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC), Age Wise, Home Safe, Housing & Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Advocacy.
- 40 Other Board Matters
- 41 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
- 15. New Referrals
- 43 Referral Responses
- 16. Receive a preliminary response to Referral Number 2024.12 regarding the potential use of 1220 Natividad Road to provide capital funding for the Monterey County Local Housing Trust Fund (MCLHTF)
- 45 County Administrative Officer Comments
- 17. County Administrative Officer Comments
- 47 Board Comments
- 18. Board Comments
- 49 Read Out from Closed Session by County Counsel
- 50 Adjourned
- 51 PAGE BREAK
- 51 APPROVED: __________________________ GLENN CHURCH, CHAIR ATTEST: BY: __________________________ VALERIE RALPH CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED ON:
- 52 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
- 53 Natividad Medical Center
- 19. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute renewal & amendment No. 12 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. 13 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 six (6) month period (July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024) for a revised full agreement term of August 1, 2015 through December 31, 2024, and adding $2,700,000 for a revised total aggregate amount not to exceed $16,700,000.
- 55 Health Department
- 20. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an agreement with CE Broker, Inc. dba Propelus for automated license verification services for all Health Department Bureaus, for an amount not to exceed $15,660 with an agreement term retroactive to October 8, 2024 through October 7, 2027; and b. Approve the Director of Health Services’ recommendation to accept all non-standard provisions in agreement, including indemnification; and c. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments and/or Order Forms to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($1,566) of the original contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum amount of $17,226; and d. Approve and authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or designee to execute future amendments and/or Order Forms, provided they do not exceed an aggregate amount of $200,000 and fall within the signing authority of the Contracts and Purchasing Officer.
- 21. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 2 with Clear Labs, Inc., for the purchases of a service plan for a Clear Dx System, Clear DX WGS SARS--CoV-2 Reagents, and Clear Dx Microbial Surveillance Reagents and extend the term for an additional two years, for a new term of May 17, 2022 through March 31, 2027, and a total Agreement amount not to exceed $1,017,641; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments where the combined amendments do not exceed 10% ($101,764) of the original amount and do not significantly change the scope of services, total not to exceed a maximum of $1,119,405.
- 58 General Government
- 22. a. Authorize the Executive Director of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board (WDB) to accept grant funds in the total amount not to exceed $886,260 from the Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance), to provide $183,040 to offset staffing costs for the two-year project; $650,000 to fund Community Health Worker cohort training tuition for 130 individuals employed by Alliance-contracted health care provider organizations; and up to $53,220 for training-related operational costs; and b. Authorize the Executive Director to sign the services agreement to receive the grant from the Alliance effective retroactive to July 1, 2024, for the period from July 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026
- 23. Approve the Bingo License Application for Chualar Parent Teacher Club pursuant to Chapter 7.08 of the Monterey County Code effective Tuesday, October 15, 2024, through Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
- a24. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendices A and B to retitle the classifications of Personnel Technician-Confidential to Human Resources Technician-Confidential, Personnel Analyst to Human Resources Analyst I, Associate Personnel Analyst to Human Resources Analyst II, Senior Personnel Analyst to Senior Human Resources Analyst, and Supervising Personnel Analyst to Supervising Human Resources Analyst; b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) system.
- 25. Approve the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors Draft Action Meeting Minutes for the following meeting dates: Tuesday, August 27, 2024, and September 10, 2024.
- 26. Consider a recommendation from the Legislative Committee to adopt a resolution and engage in legislative advocacy efforts with Santa Cruz County in support of state property tax apportionment reform efforts.
- 64 Housing and Community Development
- 27. a. Approve and authorize the Housing and Community Development Director or their designee to execute a Funding Agreement (FA) with Omni Resources, LLC, (Project Applicant) a California Corporation, for the not to exceed amount of $68,921.00 and for a term beginning upon execution through March 31, 2025; b. Approve and authorize the Housing and Community Development Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Rincon Consultants, Inc., to prepare an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-MND) for the Omni Resources Service Station Project (PLN220348) for the not to exceed amount of $58,807.50 and a term beginning upon execution through March 31, 2025; and c. Authorize the Housing and Community Development Director 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 10% (or $6,893 and $5,881, respectively), subject to review as to form by the Office of the County Counsel and as to fiscal provisions by the Auditor-Controller’s Office.
- 66 Addenda/Supplemental
- 28. Addenda/Supplemental Added Item No. 13.1 under Scheduled Matters
- 67 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.