Board of Supervisors

September 1, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final-Revised

Agenda — 88 items

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3 Staff Present present
4 PAGE BREAK
5 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 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Members of the public may address comments to the Board concerning each agenda item. The timing of public comments shall be at the discretion of the Chair.
7 9:00 A.M. - Called to Order called to order
8 Roll Called roll called
9 Additions and Corrections for Closed Session by County Counsel additions and corrections by county counsel
10 Closed Session
1. Closed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items: a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation. b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Counsel. c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: (1) Henderson, Laura, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV005029) CS 26-037
11 Staff Present present
12 Public Comments for Closed Session no comments made
12 Announcement of Interpreter announced interpreter
13 The Board Recessed for Closed Session Agenda Items recessed
14 10:30 A.M. - Reconvened on Public Agenda Items reconvened
15 Roll Called roll called
16 Pledge of Allegiance pledge
17 Additions and Corrections by Clerk additions and corrections by clerk
18 Ceremonial Resolutions
2. Adopt a resolution recognizing National Rehabilitation Awareness Week in Monterey County and honoring the Sam Karas Acute Rehabilitation Center at Natividad Medical Center for its exemplary service to the community. (Supervisor Alejo) (P) CR 26-110 adopted Pass
3. Adopt a resolution recognizing the League of Women Voters of Monterey County and honoring its 100th Anniversary in 2026. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) CR 26-106 adopted Pass
4. Adopt a resolution recognizing the County of Monterey Parks and Lakes Division and Royal Oaks Park on its 60th Anniversary. (Supervisor Church) (P) CR 26-107 adopted Pass
5. Adopt a resolution commending Daniel Okaneku upon his retirement after nearly twenty-six and one-half years of public service with the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Root Askew) (NP) CR 26-109 adopted Pass
6. Adopt a resolution honoring Joel Mendoza on his retirement from the North County Fire Protection District after 28 years of service. (Supervisor Church) (NP) CR 26-108 adopted Pass
7. Adopt a resolution recognizing the Annual Celebration of Mexican Independence Day, “El Grito de la Independencia,” in East Salinas. (Supervisor Alejo) (NP) CR 26-111 adopted Pass
25 Appointments
8. Correct the term expiration for Ricardo Diaz to the North County Recreation and Park District from November 30, 2029 to January 27, 2029. (Nominated by District 2, Supervisor Church) APP 26-101 approved Pass
9. Appoint Nina Arias to the Commission on Disabilities as a Central Coast Center for Independent Living (CCCIL), Community-Based Organization with a term end date of December 31, 2028. (Nominated by Georgina Alvarez, CCCIL Associate Director) APP 26-103 appointed Pass
10. Appoint Sandra Ontiveros to the Civil Rights Advisory Commission representing the County Employees Management Association (CEMA) as a Primary Representative with a term end date of December 31, 2028. (Nominated By Dolores Morales, CEMA President) APP 26-104 appointed Pass
11. Reappoint Marie Lutz to the Emergency Medical Care Committee representing Emergency Department Physicians as a Primary member with a term end date of June 30, 2028. (Nominated by Debra Hopgood, Emergency Medical Services Bureau Chief) APP 26-106 reappointed Pass
12. Reappoint Paul Wood to the Emergency Medical Care Committee representing City Managers as a Primary member with a term end date of June 30, 2028. (Nominated by Debra Hopgood, Emergency Medical Services Bureau Chief) APP 26-110 reappointed Pass
13. Reappoint Cheryl Goetz to the Emergency Medical Care Committee representing Fire Chiefs' Association Basic Life Support (BLS) as an Alternate member with a term end date of June 30, 2028. (Nominated by Monterey County Fire Chiefs' Association) APP 26-107 reappointed Pass
14. Reappoint Carla Spencer to the Emergency Medical Care Committee representing the Hospital Council as a Primary member with a term end date of June 30, 2028. (Nominated by Hospital Council of Northern and Central California) APP 26-111 reappointed Pass
15. Reappoint Noah Hawthorne to the Emergency Medical Care Committee representing Emergency Physicians as an Alternate member with a term end date of June 30, 2028. (Nominated by Debra Hopgood, Emergency Medical Services Bureau Chief) APP 26-108 reappointed Pass
16. Reappoint Jo Coffaro to the Emergency Medical Care Committee representing the Hospital Council as an Alternate member with a term end date of June 30, 2028. (Nominated by Hospital Council of Northern and Central California) APP 26-109 reappointed Pass
16.1 Appoint Jordan Caballero to the North County Recreation & Park District (NCRPD) Board of Directors for a four-year term, effective upon appointment through September 1, 2030. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA) APP 26-112 appointed Pass
36 Boards, Commissions and Committees Terms/Vacancies
37 Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
17. See Supplemental Sheet OBM 26-117 approved on consent calendar
39 General Public Comments
18. General Public Comments OBM 26-118 made
41 Scheduled Matters
19. Receive a presentation and consider approval of revisions to the County Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) Policy. 26-742 approved
20. a. Receive a presentation on the results of the 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count; and b. Provide direction to staff as necessary. 26-689 received
44 Other Board Matters
45 Referral Matrix and New Referrals
21. Referral Matrix and no New Referrals OBM 26-119 no comments or referrals read
47 Referral Responses
22. Consider a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2026.16 (Church) seeking a Board policy governing district-specific appointments to County boards, commissions and committees. PAR 26-023 continued
49 County Administrative Officer Comments
23. County Administrative Officer Comments OBM 26-120 made
51 Board Comments
24. Board Comments OBM 26-121 made
53 Read out from Closed Session by County Counsel
54 Adjourned In Memory of Octaviana Reyes Salinas (Supervisor Alejo) adjourned
55 APPROVED: ____/s/ Wendy Root Askew______ WENDY ROOT ASKEW, CHAIR ATTEST: BY: ____/s/ Valerie Ralph________ VALERIE RALPH CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED ON: , 2026 County
56 PAGE BREAK
57 Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
58 Natividad Medical Center
25. a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a retroactive Agreement between the County of Monterey and Universal Protection Services, LP. DBA Allied Universal Security Services for the provision of uniformed guard services for Natividad Medical Center, for a maximum County obligation of $4,320,000 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028; and b. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center or a designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($432,000) of the original Agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $4,752,000. A 26-348 approved Pass
26. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (A-17245) with Smith & Enright Landscaping, Inc. for landscaping and maintenance services, adding $173,000 to the payable amount for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $573,000 with no change to the Agreement term of April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028. A 26-349 approved Pass
27. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement (A-16600) with Jackson Physician Search, LLC for the provision of recruitment and placement of physician services, extending the Agreement for an additional two year period (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028) for a revised full Agreement term of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2028, and adding $300,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $1,200,000. A 26-350 approved Pass
28. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute renewal and amendment No. 2 to the agreement (A-15447) with Solventum Health Information Systems, Inc. for medical records coding software and maintenance services, extending the agreement an additional five year period (August 9, 2026 through August 8, 2031) for a revised full agreement term of August 9, 2021 through August 8, 2031, and adding $1,444,110 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $2,588,100. A 26-354 approved Pass
29. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Community Homeless Solutions (“CHS”), a California corporation, for assisting in meeting the direct costs of a Medical Respite Program (“MRP”) for homeless persons in Monterey County for a maximum County obligation of $435,582 retroactive from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. A 26-362 approved
30. a. Award Job Order Contracts (JOC) to the lowest responsive bidders for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) with a one-year term from the first JOC project's initiation by NMC. The contracts will have a minimum value of $25,000 and a maximum value of $6,402,606. The awarded contracts are as follows: NMC 2026-01 with Angeles Construction, for NMC 2026-02 with Newton Construction and Management and 2026-03 to Ausonio Incorporated. b. Approve the Performance and Payment Bonds provided by Angeles Construction, Newton Construction and Management, and Ausonio Incorporated each in the amount of $6,402,606. c. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Natividad Medical Center to execute the Job Order Contracts for NMC 2026-01 with Angeles Construction, for NMC 2026-02 with Newton Construction and Management and 2026-03 to Ausonio Incorporated. 26-722 approved Pass
31. a. Reject the sole bid received for construction of the Medical Surgical 3, Project No 9600-55; and b. Adopt Plans and Specifications for the Natividad Medical Center, Project #9600-55 Medical -Surgical 3 Renovation, Bid #NMC-1014 for contractors to bid on construction; and c. Authorize Natividad Medical Center to advertise the “Notice to Bidders” in a newspaper of general circulation. 26-724 approved Pass
66 Health Department
32. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute retroactive Amendment No. 1 to Non-Standard Software Subscription Service Agreement A-17024 with Epic iO to extend the term for a revised new term of August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027, and to add funds for a revised total agreement amount of $19,988; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approved up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($1,999) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not exceed the total not-to-exceed amount of $21,987. A 26-361 approved Pass
33. Adopt an ordinance to amend Monterey County Code Chapter 15.06 to authorize and regulate point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) water treatment for new construction on either a vacant existing lot of record or an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that would be served by either a domestic water system or a private well that would otherwise not meet primary drinking water standards. ORD 26-013 adopted Pass
69 Department of Social Services
34. Adopt a resolution to revise and approve amendments to, and revise, the County of Monterey Department of Social Services’ Conflict of Interest Code. RES 26-132 adopted Pass
35. Approve and adopt the proposed amended bylaws of the Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission. 26-747 approved Pass
72 General Government
36. a. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept a grant from the California State Library for $58,069 to provide Adult Literacy and Families for Literacy services; and b. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept non-standard elements of the grant award agreement; and c. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept up to two (2) amendments or increases in this grant award that do not substantially change terms and conditions or increase the grant award more than 20% ($11,614) for a total not to exceed $69,683 26-744 approved Pass
37. Approve, adopt, and authorize the Human Resources Department to execute the side letter agreement with Monterey County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (Units A & B) to amend the Longevity Pay provision in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and remove the requirement of the Longevity Pay Certification Form retroactively pursuant to CalPERS’ audit requirements. 26-756 approved Pass
38. Adopt the executed side letter agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 (Units F, H, J, and K) to memorialize and implement negotiated provisions to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding Sheriff’s Office Training Pay. 26-757 adopted Pass
39. Approve and authorize the Director of Emergency Management or designee to execute a non-standard Service Term Agreement with the Public Health Institute, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation administering the CivicSpark Fellowship program as part of the federal AmeriCorps program, to host a full-time fellow with a term agreement from October 5, 2026, through September 3, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $37,500. A 26-367 approved Pass
40. Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 2.93 to the Monterey County Code to establish the County of Monterey Office of the Inspector General (OIG). ORD 26-014 approved Pass
40.1 Adopt a resolution to ratify the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Administrative Officer on August 28, 2026, related to the 2026 Late August Fire Weather and Wildfire Events that started on August 8, 2026, causing two subsequent large fires, resulting in mass evacuations causing conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property nearby (4/5ths vote required). (ADDED VIA ADDENDA) RES 26-143 adopted Pass
79 Housing and Community Development
41. a. Amend the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Adopted Budget to increase appropriation by $11,076.80 in the Castroville-Pajaro Housing Successor Fund, Services and Supplies (1531-310008-61000) funded by an Operating Transfer In from the County Administrative Office (1001-105014) (4/5th vote required); b. Amend the County Administrative Office (CAO) FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations by $11,076.80 in General Fund, Other Financing Uses, Other Charges (1001-105014-70000) funded by insurance settlement funds received by the County for the 2023 winter storms (4/5th vote required); and c. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller and County Administrative Office to incorporate the changes in the FY2026-27 HCD Adopted Budget 1531-310008, Castroville-Pajaro Housing Successor and the FY2026-27 CAO Adopted Budget 1001-105014, Other Financing Uses. (4/5th vote required) 26-733 approved Pass
80 Please refer to the Board Orders for the approved and adopted Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance numbers.
81 Public Works, Facilities and Parks
42. a. Award a contract to Granite Rock Company, the lowest responsible bidder for Old Stage Road Reconstruction, Project No. 1159, in the total amount of $2,397,656 b. Approve the Performance and Payment Bonds executed and provided by Granite Rock Company; c. Authorize a contingency, not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $239,766 to provide funding for approved contract change orders; d. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to execute the contract subject to the provisions of the Public Contract Code and Board Policies as applicable, approve change orders to the contract that do not exceed 10% of the original contract amount ($239,766) do not significantly change the scope of work, not to exceed the maximum contract amount of $2,637,422 and e. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to execute a Certificate of Completion and record a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder when the Director determines that the contract is complete in all respects in accordance with the Plans and Special Provisions for the construction of Old Stage Road Reconstruction, Project No. 1159. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action: The Project has been determined to be categorically exempt (Class 1) because the Project is to perform repair and maintenance of existing streets and similar facilities which involve no expansion of an existing use (See CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15301 Existing Facilities). A 26-364 approved Pass
83 Addenda/Supplemental
43. Addenda/Supplemental Added Item No. 16.1 under Appointments Revised Item No. 19 under Scheduled Matters and attached a Revised Board Report Attached a Revised Board Report to Item No. 36 under General Government - Consent Added Item No. 40.1 under General Government - Consent 26-771

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