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March 12, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final
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  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) Jeanette Falmoir (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ13441808) (2) Estevan Campos (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ11300020) (3) Estevan Campos (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ15724234) (4) Estevan Campos (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ11906821) (5) Highway 68 v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV004043) (6) Sophia Cortez v. County of Monterey, et al. (United States Northern District Court Case No: 5:23-CV-05078-VKD) (7) Adam Sepagan (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ10354120) (8) Adam Sepagan (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ10291398) (9) Adam Sepagan (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ12447527) b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will confer regarding appointment/recruitment to the position of County Counsel. 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 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Administrative Officer. CS 24-008
  12. 11 Public Comments for Closed Session no comments made
  13. 11 Staff Present present
  14. 12 The Board Recessed for Closed Session Agenda Items recessed
  15. 12 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
  16. 13 10:30 A.M. - Reconvened on Public Agenda Items reconvened
  17. 14 Roll Called roll called
  18. 15 Pledge of Allegiance pledge
  19. 16 Additions and Corrections by Clerk additions and corrections by clerk
  20. 17 Ceremonial Resolutions
  21. 2. Adopt a resolution proclaiming March 2024 as American Red Cross Month. (Supervisor Alejo) CR 24-023 adopted Pass
  22. 3. Adopt a resolution commending Fernando Vargas Romero, upon his retirement after twenty-six years of dedicated public service with the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Church) CR 24-024 adopted Pass
  23. 4. Adopt a resolution commending Legal Secretary III Glenda Edwards upon her retirement from 26 years of dedicated public service to the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Alejo) CR 24-025 adopted Pass
  24. 5. Adopt a resolution recognizing March 15th 2024, as World Consumer Rights Day and United Way Monterey County. (Supervisor Askew) CR 24-026 adopted Pass
  25. 6. Adopt a resolution honoring March 18, 2024, as Public Defense Day and the 61st Anniversary of Gideon vs. Wainwright. (Supervisor Church) CR 24-027 adopted
  26. 23 Appointments
  27. 7. Appoint Alicia Rodriguez to the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council with a term ending on January 1, 2027 as an At Large Representative. (Nominated By Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council) APP 24-030 appointed Pass
  28. 8. Appoint Brent Conaster to the King City Cemetery District as Primary Representative with a term ending on July 1, 2027. (Nominated By District 3, Supervisor Lopez) APP 24-031 appointed Pass
  29. 9. Reappoint Tim Maxwell to the King City Cemetery District as a Primary Representative with a term ending on July 1, 2027. (Nominated By District 3, Supervisor Lopez) APP 24-032 reappointed Pass
  30. 10. Reappoint Will Taylor to the King City Cemetery District as a Primary Representative with a term ending on July 1, 2027. (Nominated By District 3, Supervisor Lopez) APP 24-033 reappointed Pass
  31. 11. Reappoint Cindy Beal to the San Ardo Cemetery District as a Primary Representative with a term ending November 30, 2028. (Nominated By District 3, Supervisor Lopez) APP 24-034 reappointed Pass
  32. 12. Reappoint Paul Getzelman to the Planning Commission as a Primary Representative with a term ending on January 31. 2027. (Nominated By District 3, Supervisor Lopez) APP 24-035 reappointed Pass
  33. 13. Appoint Adam Jeselnick to the Housing Advisory Committee as a District 5 Representative with a term ending on March 12, 2026. (Nominated By District 5, Supervisor Adams) APP 24-036 appointed Pass
  34. 14. Appoint Marc Grandcolas to the Big Sur Byway Organization as Big Sur Highlands Resident Representative with a term ending on May 1, 2026. (Nominated By District 5, Supervisor Adams) APP 24-037 appointed Pass
  35. 32 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
  36. 15. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 24-026 approved on consent calendar
  37. 34 General Public Comments
  38. 36 Scheduled Matters
  39. 17. RCRC Strategic Plan Update 24-197
  40. 38 12:00 P.M. - Recessed to Lunch to Closed Session recessed
  41. 39 2:00 P.M. - Reconvened reconvened
  42. 39 Staff Present present
  43. 40 Roll Called roll called
  44. 40 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
  45. 41 Scheduled Matters
  46. 18. a. Receive the Monterey County Financial Forecast, which assesses the County’s fiscal condition for the current year and three forecast years (Fiscal Year 2024-25 through Fiscal Year 2026-27); and b. Receive the annual update to the County’s General Financial Policies including technical corrections; and c. Provide direction to staff. 24-149
  47. 19. a. Receive a presentation on the Monterey County Children's Council Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Report from Council Chair Lori Medina, Monterey County Director of Social Services; and b. Accept the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Report from the Monterey County Children's Council. 24-128
  48. 20. Receive and accept the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Report from First 5 Monterey County (a.k.a. Monterey County Children and Families Commission). 24-145
  49. 21. a. Consider adopting a resolution in opposition of the applications 23-03-002 and 23-03-003 submitted by Pacific Bell Telephone Company dba AT&T requesting California Public Utilities Commission approval to relinquish the Eligible Telecommunications Carrier and Carrier of Last Resort designations; and b. Authorize the Chair to sign a letter on behalf of the County of Monterey opposing the applications to the California Public Utilities Commission. RES 24-043
  50. 22. Public Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Title 21 (non-coastal zoning ordinance) of the Monterey County Code to add a new Chapter 21.92 for Mitigation Requirements for Development on Farmland in the inland areas of unincorporated Monterey County Project Title: REF220044 - Regulations to Mitigate for Development on Farmland Proposed Location: Inland unincorporated area Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) action: Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 and consistent with the scope of the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162. ORD 24-008 adopted Pass
  51. 46 Supervisor Alejo excused himself from the meeting for a CSAC commitment at approximately 3:30 p.m.
  52. 47 Other Board Matters
  53. 48 County Administrative Officer Comments
  54. 23. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 24-028
  55. 50 New Referrals
  56. 24. New Referrals OBM 24-029
  57. 52 Referral Responses
  58. 25. Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2024.1 seeking (Spay, neuter and pet surrender education). PAR 24-002
  59. 54 Board Comments
  60. 26. Board Comments OBM 24-030
  61. 56 Read Out from Closed Session by County Counsel
  62. 57 Adjourned called to order
  63. 58 PAGE BREAK
  64. 59 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
  65. 60 Natividad Medical Center
  66. 27. Adopt Resolution to: a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendices A and B to create the classifications of Certified Health Information Management Coder-Inpatient and Certified Health Information Management Coding Supervisor with the salary ranges as indicated in Attachment A effective January 27, 2024; b. Amend the FY 2023-24 Natividad Medical Center Adopted Budget (Fund 451-Dept. 9600-Unit 8363-Appropriation Unit NMC001) to reallocate eight (8) Health Information Management Coder II positions to eight (8) Certified Health Information Management Coder-Inpatient positions and one (1) Health Information Management Coding Supervisor position to one (1) Certified Health Information Management Coding Supervisor position as indicated in Attachment A effective January 27, 2024; c. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) System. RES 24-017 adopted Pass
  67. 28. Adopt Resolution to: a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 Appendices A and B to retitle the classification of Physical Therapist Helper to Therapy Aide and to adjust the salary range as indicated in Attachment A effective February 24, 2024; and b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) System. RES 24-031 adopted Pass
  68. 29. Adopt Resolution to: a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 Appendix A to adjust the salary range of the Hospital Patient Admitting Manager classification as indicated in Attachment A effective February 24, 2024; and b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) System. RES 24-032 adopted Pass
  69. 30. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Precision Orthopedics to provide orthopedic services for an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the period April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027; 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 ten percent 10% ($1,500,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $16,500,000. A 24-069 approved Pass
  70. 31. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (A-15734) with Lena Nerjis Malik M.D. to provide pediatric hospitalist services, extending the term by twenty-four months (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026) for a revised full agreement term of July 1, 2017 to March 31, 2026 and adding $100,000 for a revised total not to exceed amount of $300,000 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 exceed 10% ($10,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $310,000. A 24-071 approved Pass
  71. 32. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Qiagen, LLC for Qiastat premium support services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $11,178 with an agreement term retroactive from February 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025. b. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard insurance provisions within the agreement. A 24-078 approved Pass
  72. 67 Health Department
  73. 33. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, to provide professional financial and compliance audit services, effective upon execution to June 30, 2024, for a total Agreement amount of $21,000; 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 exceed 10% ($2,100) of the original amount and do not significantly change the scope, total not to exceed a maximum of $23,100. A 24-087 approved Pass
  74. 34. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Jackson Physician Search, LLC (JPS) for recruitment and placement of physician, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant services, adding $332,000 for a revised total contract liability amount of $530,000, with no change to contract term of May 15, 2023 through May 31, 2025; and b. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments in total do not exceed 10% of the original contract amount ($19,800), for a revised total contact liability of $549,800, and do not significantly change the scope of work. A 24-088 approved Pass
  75. 35. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to terminate existing Contracts A-16508 and A-15941 to establish new higher patch rates and synchronize terms and combine contracts, and execute a new 18-month Mental Health Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and Emmanuel Inneh DBA Monterey Bay Guest Home, Inc. (MBGH) for the provision of mental health services for Monterey County adult residents with severe psychiatric disabilities in a Board and Care facility, for a maximum County obligation of $1,639,280 for the retroactive term of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($163,928) of the original Agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed maximum amount over $1,803,928. A 24-090 approved Pass
  76. 36. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to terminate existing Agreements A-15591 and A-15938, and authorize a new 18-month Mental Health Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and Benjamin Macasaet DBA New Horizon Adult Residential Facility (New Horizon) for the provision of mental health services for Monterey County adult residents with severe psychiatric disabilities in a Board and Care facility, for a maximum County obligation of $1,427,760 for the retroactive term of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($142,776) of the original Agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed maximum amount over $1,570,536. A 24-091 approved Pass
  77. 37. a. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign a non-standard Service Agreement (Agreement) with Infinite Diversity, LLC to provide training and consultation services effective upon execution of the agreement through June 30, 2025, for a total not to exceed the amount of $40,000; and b. Approve all non-standard insurance provisions in the Agreement as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and c. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% of the original Agreement amount ($4,000) and do not significantly change the scope of services, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $44,000. A 24-095 approved Pass
  78. 38. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a no cost Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced-San Benito-Mariposa Medical Managed Care Commission, dba Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH), the County of Monterey, on behalf of the County of Monterey Health Department, Behavioral Health Division, and Carelon Behavioral Health of California, delineating the roles and responsibilities of each party for the delivery and coordination of covered mental health and medical services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries for a retroactive term starting January 1, 2024 through February 28, 2027; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a no cost Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced-San Benito-Mariposa Medical Managed Care Commission, dba Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH), the County of Monterey, on behalf of the County of Monterey Health Department, Behavioral Health Division, and Carelon Behavioral Health of California, delineating the roles and responsibilities of each party for the delivery and coordination of covered substance use and medical services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries for a retroactive term starting January 1, 2024 through February 28, 2027; and c. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) amendments that do not significantly alter the scopes of work or encompass payment. A 24-097 approved Pass
  79. 39. a. Amend the County of Monterey Health Department’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations by $178,597 in the Emergency Medical Services Bureau 016-4000-8111-HEA009, to reimburse physicians as required by Health and Safety Code Chapter 2.5 Section 1797.98a., financed with available fund balance (4/5ths vote required); and b. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller and County Administrative Office to incorporate the changes in the County of Monterey Health Department’s Emergency Medical Services Bureau Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget 016-4000-8111-HEA009. 24-154 approved Pass
  80. 75 Department of Social Services
  81. 40. Adopt a resolution to authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenues by $780,778 for the Social Services - Area Agency on Aging’s Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC010 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget to provide funding to various programs (4/5ths vote required). RES 24-033 adopted Pass
  82. 41. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Military & Veterans Affairs Office to sign Amendment #3 to Agreement #5010-19-185 with the Veterans Transition Center of California (VTC), to modify the scope and increase the number of beds for homeless veterans from 20 to 28 by adding two (2) four-bed Auxiliary Dwelling Units (ADUs) that comply with Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements. There is no change to the contract amount ($1,400,000) or term ending date of June 30, 2025, per previous amendments; and b. Authorize the Director of the Military & Veteran Affairs office to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not increase current amended contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work. A 24-065 approved Pass
  83. 42. a. Approve and authorize the Director or the Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC to provide two mobile Live Scan Systems equipped with the accepted standard California Department of Justice (CAL-DOJ) software and workflows to perform fingerprint scanning, effective March 12, 2024 through March 11, 2027, in the amount of $30,016; b. Approve the recommendation of the Director of the Department of Social Services to accept all non-standard provisions in the Agreement; and c. Authorize the Director or the Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($3,002) of the original contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $33,018. A 24-066 approved Pass
  84. 43. a. Approve and authorize the Director or the Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment #2 to Agreement #5010-354 with the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers by adding $70,000 for a new contract total of $706,340 for the biennial Point-In-Time Homeless Census Report and consulting assistance for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 5 (HHAP-5) application, with no change to the agreement term; and b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this amended Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($70,634) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $776,974. A 24-084 approved Pass
  85. 44. Approve the County of Monterey Department of Social Services (MCDSS) CalWORKs Employment Services (CWES) California Outcomes and Accountability Review (Cal-OAR) System Improvement Plan (SIP). 24-143 approved Pass
  86. 45. a. Approve and authorize the Director or the Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to execute standard funding agreements and amendments for continued funding from state agencies for designated programs on behalf of the County for the period of April 1, 2024 through April 30, 2026; and b. Approve and authorize the Military and Veterans Affairs Officer to execute standard funding agreements and amendments for continued funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of the County for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. A 24-085 approved Pass
  87. 46. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment #2 to Agreement #5010-341 with the Alliance on Aging to provide Outreach, Long Term Care Ombudsman services, Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Services, and Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act services to Monterey County seniors, and adding $23,476 to the amended Agreement for a new contract total of $585,473; and b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this amended Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($58,547) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $644,020. A 24-092 approved Pass
  88. 47. a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment #1 to Agreement #A-16398 with the Housing Resource Center of Monterey County by adding $1,210,680 of Housing Support Program funds for a new contract total of $4,710,680 for Housing and Family Stabilization Support Program services with no change to the contract term; and b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to (3) future amendments to this amended Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($471,068) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $5,181,748. A 24-093 approved Pass
  89. 84 Criminal Justice
  90. 48. a. Authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute agreement with JBI LTD dba Justice Benefits Inc. JBI LP, for identifying funding for incarcerated persons, effective April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2029, revenue generated goes to Jail Operations; and b. Authorize the Sheriff or their designee to execute initiative(s) and written directive with JBI LTD dba Justice Benefits Inc. JBI LP, which identify other funding for incarcerated persons. A 24-076 approved Pass
  91. 49. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Accept the FY2022-2023 Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant award of $196,583; and b. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Sheriff-Coroner’s FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget 001-2300-SHE001-8273 to increase appropriations by $196,583 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance BSA 001-3101. RES 24-041 adopted Pass
  92. 50. a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A-16556 with SCRAM of California, Inc. for electronic monitoring for Probation clients where the amendment increases the Agreement’s amount by $140,000 for an amount not to exceed $300,221 with no change to the existing term of June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute future amendments to the Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 15% ($45,033) of the Agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of services, for a not to exceed maximum amount of $345,254. A 24-080 approved Pass
  93. 51. a. Authorize and Contracts and Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute a non-standard agreement with Lexipol for Cordico Wellness App, effective April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027, in the amount of $159,104; and b. Authorize the Contracts Purchasing Officer or their designee to sign up to two (2) future amendments, where the scope of work does not significantly change and where the total amount of each amendment can increase by 10%. A 24-082 approved Pass
  94. 89 General Government
  95. 52. Approve and authorize the Library Director to execute a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) for the term of March 12, 2024, to March 11, 2027 the Parenting Connection of Monterey County to partner with Monterey County on behalf of the Monterey County Free Libraries, and 24-122 approved
  96. 53. Introduce, waive reading, and set March 26, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Section 2.21.060 of the Monterey County Code to provide that the County Risk Manager have the discretion to approve deviations from or modifications to the County standard provisions regarding insurance and indemnification in appropriate circumstances exercising the Risk Manager’s professional judgment. ORD 24-006 removed from agenda
  97. 54. a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute Amendment No. 1 to the non-standard Agreement with DocuSign, Inc. for Government and system support by extending the term through April 30, 2027, and increasing the agreement amount by $529,103; and b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee to execute related service order forms and such documents as necessary with DocuSign, Inc. for purposes of this Agreement; and c. Accept non-standard contract provisions as recommended by the Chief Information Officer; and d. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee to sign up to one (1) three (3) year future amendment to this amended Agreement, extending the term by three years, where the additional cost of the Amendment does not exceed 10% ($52,911) of the amended contract amount of $529,103, bringing the maximum additional compensation to $582,014 the additional three-year term and potential overall amended Agreement aggregate not to exceed amount to $1,111,117. A 24-079
  98. 55. Introduce, waive reading, and set March 26, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance to amend Section 2.32.035 of the Monterey County Code to raise the contract authority of the County Counsel, District Attorney, and Public Defender to engage independent contractors for all legal services and expert specialized services provided to the County to an amount not to exceed $200,000 consistent with the authority of the Purchasing Agent. ORD 24-007
  99. 56. Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer of the Information Technology Department to sign an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Monterey-Salinas Transit District, providing for communications vault space and supporting services at the Williams Hill Site operated by the County, retroactive to December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2028. A 24-083
  100. 57. a. Authorize and approve the Director of the Monterey County Free Libraries (“MCFL”) to execute a non-standard agreement between the County of Monterey, on behalf of the MCFL, and State Library of California, through its California Library Literacy Program, to approve a grant award of approximately $24,000 to provide English as a Second Language services, and b. Accept the grant award of $24,000 from the State Library of California, and c. Accept non-standard indemnification provisions at the recommendation of the Director of MCFL, and d. Approve and authorize the Director of the MCFL or his or her designee to execute to three (3) future amendments where the combined amendments do not exceed 25% ($6,000) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $30,000. 24-148
  101. 96 Housing and Community Development
  102. 58. PLN050678 - HAWKINS, SCOTT A AND SUZAN F. a. Find that the execution of the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15317; b. Accept the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed covering portions of the Hawkins property (Assessor’s Parcel Number 181-151-005-000) containing maritime chaparral habitat, in satisfaction of condition of approval 10 in the Zoning Administrator Resolution No. 10-027 (File No. PLN050678); c. Authorize the Chair of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors to execute the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed; and d. Direct the Clerk of the Board to submit the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed to the County Recorder for filing with all recording fees to be paid by the applicant. (Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed - Scott A. and Suzan F. Hawkins, Joint Tenants 895 Elkhorn Road, Royal Oaks, North County Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone) 24-100
  103. 98 Public Works, Facilities and Parks
  104. 59. a. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Laguna Seca Representative to execute a retroactive Standard Agreement between Blue Triton Brands Inc., dba Ready Refresh and the County of Monterey for drinking water, rental coolers, and other specialty beverages for Laguna Seca Recreation Area and WeatherTech® Raceway at Laguna Seca (WRLS) with a term beginning January 1 through December 31, 2024, for an amount not to exceed $40,000; b. Up to 3 future amendments to the Standard Agreement where each amendment does not exceed 10%, or $4,000, of the agreement amount and each does not significantly change the scope of work, subject to County Counsel approval for a total not to exceed aggregate sum of $52,000. A 24-068
  105. 60. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Laguna Seca Representative to execute a retroactive Amendment No. 1 to the Standard Agreement between Tarpy’s Roadhouse, LLC dba Coastal Roots Events & Catering and the County of Monterey to increase the not to exceed amount from $300,000 to $360,000 and extend the agreement term to March 31, 2024, for catering services at Laguna Seca Recreation Area and WeatherTech® Raceway at Laguna Seca; A 24-072
  106. 61. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Laguna Seca Representative to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Standard Agreement between Blue Strike Environmental and the County of Monterey for garbage pick-up and services at WeatherTech® Raceway at Laguna Seca to extend the term through December 31, 2024, for a revised term of July 1, 2019, to December 31, 2024, and increase the not to exceed sum of $625,000 by $125,000 with an amended not to exceed sum of $750,000; A 24-073
  107. 62. a. Accept a $200,000 grant from the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) AB 2766 grant program for the construction of the Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade Roundabout Project; and b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP), or designee, to act as the agent for the County in processing all documentation to secure these funds. A 24-074
  108. 63. a. Approve “Utility Agreement No. 2202.1-Amendment No. 2”; between the County of Monterey and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) to incorporate the actual cost of $325,308 as compensation to PG&E under the Utility Agreement No. 2202.1 for the relocation of electrical distribution lines and poles as required for the Nacimiento Lake Drive Bridge Replacement Project, (Project). b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to execute the “Utility Agreement No. 2202.1-Amendment No. 2” with PG&E. A 24-075
  109. 64. a. Approve a new Professional Services Agreement with TRC Engineers, Inc. to provide bridge design services for the Gonzales River Road Bridge Superstructure Replacement Project, County Bridge No. 309, for an initial term from March 12, 2024 to March 11, 2027, and a total amount not to exceed $2,221,102; and b. Authorize the Contracts & Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute the Professional Services Agreement and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the approved Agreement amount. A 24-077
  110. 65. Receive an update on the City of Seaside transfer of $447,072 Rule 20A credits to the County of Monterey for the Carmel Valley Road Phase 3, Rule 20A Underground Utility District No. 15. 24-139 removed from agenda via additions and corrections
  111. 66. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenues by $413,209 in General Fund 001, Park Operations Appropriation Unit PFP058, financed by additional revenues received from Lake San Antonio (4/5ths vote required). 24-153