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Monterey County, CA

Board of Supervisors

Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM Pacific · Closed Session 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.; Open Session Reconvenes at 10:30 a.m. Join via Zoom at https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747 or in person at the address listed above

County's note: Final Revised as of 4:16 P.M.

Agenda items

  1. For information on The Ralph M. Brown Act: Open Meetings please click on the link below: https://bit.ly/4u3JgJe
  2. 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 o…
    Full textParticipation 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@countyofmonterey.gov. 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 THE ZOOM FEED IS DISRUPTED FROM THE MEETING’S SALINAS LOCATION, THE MEETING MAY BE PAUSED WHILE A FIX IS ATTEMPTED. THE MEETING MAY CONTINUE WITHOUT ZOOM AT THE WILL OF THE BOARD, IN CONSULTATION WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953.4 AND THE BOARD ACCOMPA
  3. 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 p…
    Full textThe 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 b
  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 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.
  6. 9:00 A.M. - Call to Order
  7. Roll Call
  8. Additions and Corrections for Closed Session by County Counsel
  9. Closed Session
  10. 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 two matters of significant exposure to litigation. (REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL) b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with …
    Full textClosed 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 two matters of significant exposure to litigation. (REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL) b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: (1) Sylvia Wilson (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ13039451, ADJ13039449, ADJ13227761, ADJ13039450 and ADJ13227760) c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Board will provide direction to labor negotiators: (1) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): All Units
    File CS 26-043 · Closed Session
  11. Public Comments for Closed Session
  12. The Board Recesses for Closed Session Agenda Items
  13. 10:30 A.M. - Reconvene on Public Agenda Items
  14. Roll Call
  15. Pledge of Allegiance
  16. Additions and Corrections by Clerk
  17. Ceremonial Resolutions
  18. 2. Adopt a resolution recognizing the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust during National Seafood Month and the launch of From Trends to Action for the benefit of the commercial fishing community. (Supervisor Church) (NP) File CR 26-128 · Ceremonial Resolution
  19. 3. Adopt a resolution in honor and recognition of Anne Secker upon her receipt of the Monterey County Bar Association’s Justice Nat Agliano Lifetime Achievement Award. (Supervisor Alejo) (NP) File CR 26-129 · Ceremonial Resolution
  20. 4. Adopt a resolution proclaiming October as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the County of Monterey and honoring Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services for 18 years of support to local children with cancer and their families. (Supervisor Root Askew) (NP) File CR 26-131 · Ceremonial Resolution
  21. Appointments
  22. 5. Appoint Dr. David Martinez to the Behavioral Health Commission representing District 1 as a Public Interest Representative, filling an unexpired term with a term end date of May 31, 2027 (District Specific - District 1, Supervisor Alejo) File APP 26-142 · Appointment
  23. Boards, Commissions and Committees Terms/Vacancies
  24. Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)
  25. 6. See Supplemental Sheet File OBM 26-143 · Other Board Matters
  26. General Public Comments
  27. 7. General Public Comments This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors. Board members may respond briefly to the statement made or questions posed. They may ask a question for clarification; make a referral to staff for factual information or request staff to report back to the Board at a future meeting. File OBM 26-144 · Other Board Matters
  28. Scheduled Matters
  29. 8. a. Receive a presentation from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) and the California Counties Foundation, on the topic of the William “Bill” Chiat Institute for Excellence in County Government Program. b. Authorize Paul Danczyk, PhD, Chief Operating Officer of the California Counties Foundation, to distribute certificates of completion to th…
    Full texta. Receive a presentation from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) and the California Counties Foundation, on the topic of the William “Bill” Chiat Institute for Excellence in County Government Program. b. Authorize Paul Danczyk, PhD, Chief Operating Officer of the California Counties Foundation, to distribute certificates of completion to the County’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 CSAC program graduates.
    File 26-864 · General Agenda Item
  30. 9. Adopt an ordinance approving a military equipment use policy for the District Attorney’s Office pursuant to Assembly Bill 481. File ORD 26-017 · Ordinance
  31. 10. a. Adopt the restated County Records Retention, Storage and Disposition Policy; and b. Adopt the updated Countywide Records Retention Schedule. File 26-877 · General Agenda Item
  32. 12:00 P.M. - Recess to Lunch
  33. 1:30 P.M. - Reconvene
  34. Roll Call
  35. Scheduled Matters
  36. 11. Presentation on Connecting Policy, People, and Programs from the County of Monterey Civil Rights Office. File 26-782 · General Agenda Item
  37. 12. Receive an informational presentation from California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and Covered California regarding the impact of state and federal legislation on the commercial health insurance market and strategies being considered to manage the cost of commercial health insurance in the County of Monterey. File 26-879 · General Agenda Item
  38. 13. REF260024 - ROOSTER ORDINANCES Public hearing to consider: a. Finding the ordinances amending rooster keeping regulations in unincorporated inland and coastal areas of Monterey County categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 because the ordinances are County actions which involve…
    Full textREF260024 - ROOSTER ORDINANCES Public hearing to consider: a. Finding the ordinances amending rooster keeping regulations in unincorporated inland and coastal areas of Monterey County categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 because the ordinances are County actions which involve procedures for protection of the environment; and b. Adopting an ordinance repealing Chapter 8.50 of the Monterey County Code (Requirements for Keeping Five or more Roosters) and amending Title 21 of the Monterey County Code (Inland Zoning Ordinance) to add new regulations for the keeping of roosters on non-agriculturally zoned properties in the unincorporated inland areas of Monterey County; and c. Adopting an ordinance adding new regulations to the Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Title 20 of the Monterey County Code) for the keeping of roosters on non-agriculturally zoned properties in the unincorporated coastal areas of Monterey County along with the following implementing actions: 1. Certify that the Coastal Zoning Ordinance is intended to be carried out in a manner fully in conformity with the California Coastal Act; and 2. Direct staff to submit the Coastal Zoning Ordinance to the California Coastal Commission for certification.
    File ORD 26-018 · Ordinance
  39. 14. REF260019 County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal of Williamson Act Contracts 2027 Conduct a public hearing and adopt a Resolution: a. Conduct a public hearing Finding that the proposed County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal of Williamson Act Contracts are not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, California Code of…
    Full textREF260019 County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal of Williamson Act Contracts 2027 Conduct a public hearing and adopt a Resolution: a. Conduct a public hearing Finding that the proposed County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal of Williamson Act Contracts are not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(5), as the item consists of informational and policy discussions that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; and b. Adopting a Resolution approving County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal for five Williamson Act Agricultural Preserve (AGP) Land Conservation Contracts (LCC) or portions thereof due to not meeting County Williamson Act Program and Contract requirements; c. Authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal for five Williamson Act AGP LCC Contracts or portions thereof due to not meeting County Williamson Act Program and Contract requirements; and d. Directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to record County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal for five Williamson Act AGP LCC Contracts or portions thereof with the County Recorder on or before November 2, 2026, and to provide a copy of the Board approved and recorded County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal to the California Department of Conservation Williamson Act Program. (REF260019 County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal of Williamson Act Contracts 2027)
    File RES 26-178 · BoS Resolution
  40. 15. PLN250292 - SIGNAL HILL, LLC Continued from September 29, 2026 - Public Hearing to: a. Consider the appeal of Sam and Betsy Reeves of the Chief of Planning’s July 27, 2026 decision to approve a Combined Development Permit; and b. Consider the construction of an attached 798 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit, and associated site improvements including 220 s…
    Full textPLN250292 - SIGNAL HILL, LLC Continued from September 29, 2026 - Public Hearing to: a. Consider the appeal of Sam and Betsy Reeves of the Chief of Planning’s July 27, 2026 decision to approve a Combined Development Permit; and b. Consider the construction of an attached 798 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit, and associated site improvements including 220 square feet of porches and terraces, a lower-level unconditioned crawl space, development within 100 feet of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area, development on slopes in excess of 30 percent, removal and relocation of one Monterey Cypress tree, and development within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource. Project Location: 1170 Signal Hill Road, Pebble Beach Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) action: Find that a continuance of this hearing is not a project under CEQA Guidelines section 15378 and does not require further environmental review.
    File 26-891 · General Agenda Item
  41. Other Board Matters
  42. Referral Matrix and New Referrals
  43. 16. Referral Matrix and New Referrals File OBM 26-145 · Other Board Matters
  44. County Administrative Officer Comments
  45. 17. County Administrative Officer Comments File OBM 26-146 · Other Board Matters
  46. Board Comments
  47. 18. Board Comments File OBM 26-147 · Other Board Matters
  48. Read out from Closed Session by County Counsel
  49. Adjournment
  50. Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meetings for 2026
  51. Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar
  52. Natividad Medical Center
  53. 19. Approve and authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to sign the Acknowledgment and Consent, effective upon execution by the County of Monterey, to an Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Raimi + Associates, Inc. (“Raimi”) and Alta Planning + Design, Inc. (“Alta”) assigning from Raimi to Alta the r…
    Full textApprove and authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to sign the Acknowledgment and Consent, effective upon execution by the County of Monterey, to an Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Raimi + Associates, Inc. (“Raimi”) and Alta Planning + Design, Inc. (“Alta”) assigning from Raimi to Alta the rights and obligations of County Agreement No. A-16067 for the provision of strategic planning.
    File A 26-422 · BoS Agreement
  54. 20. a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a non-standard residential lease Agreement with 1496 Constitution CB, LLC dba Creekbridge Village Apartments for housing of trauma physician’s services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $31,560 with an agreement term November 1, 2026 through Oc…
    Full texta. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a non-standard residential lease Agreement with 1496 Constitution CB, LLC dba Creekbridge Village Apartments for housing of trauma physician’s services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $31,560 with an agreement term November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027; and b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make lease payments of $2,630 per month in accordance with the terms of the residential lease agreement; and c. Authorize the Interim CEO for NMC or his designee to execute three future renewals to the residential lease agreement for three additional twelve month terms under the same general terms and conditions provided there is not a significant increase to the amount of the monthly lease payments, and to make minor revisions to the lease agreements if deemed by the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC to be in the best interest of the County to do so, subject to review and approval of County Counsel and Auditor-Controller; and d. Approve the NMC Interim CEO’s recommendation to accept non-standard contract provisions within the agreement.
    File A 26-443 · BoS Agreement
  55. 21. a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a retroactive non-standard Agreement with American College of Surgeons (ACS) for participation in the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) to support trauma data benchmarking and quality improvement activities at NMC for a maximum County ob…
    Full texta. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a retroactive non-standard Agreement with American College of Surgeons (ACS) for participation in the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) to support trauma data benchmarking and quality improvement activities at NMC for a maximum County obligation of $122,540 ($23,130 per fiscal year) for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031; and b. Approve the NMC’s Interim CEO’s recommendation to accept non-standard contract provisions within the agreement; and c. Authorize the Interim CEO for NMC or a designee to execute up to three future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($12,254) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $134,794.
    File A 26-444 · BoS Agreement
  56. Health Department
  57. 22. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Mental Health Services Agreement with Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño (CBDIO) for the provision of culturally attuned maternal mental health prevention services, for a total not to exceed $100,000 for the term beginning July 1, 2026 through J…
    Full texta. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Mental Health Services Agreement with Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño (CBDIO) for the provision of culturally attuned maternal mental health prevention services, for a total not to exceed $100,000 for the term beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three future amendments to the Agreement, provided that these amendments do not substantially change the Scope of Services, do not add funds to the Agreement, and are approved by the Office of the County Counsel.
    File A 26-424 · BoS Agreement
  58. 23. a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (KFHP) to coordinate care, conduct administrative activities, and engage in information exchange activities required for the effective and seamless delivery of California Children’s Services…
    Full texta. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (KFHP) to coordinate care, conduct administrative activities, and engage in information exchange activities required for the effective and seamless delivery of California Children’s Services (CCS) services to CCS eligible individuals, effective January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2031, with no exchange of funds; and b. Approve non-standard liability provisions 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 to the MOU, provided that these amendments do not substantially change the Scope of Services, do not add funds to the MOU, and are approved by the Office of the County Counsel.
    File A 26-429 · BoS Agreement
  59. 24. a. Set a public hearing for November 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. to consider and adopt a Resolution to approve Amendment No. 2 with [Proposed] Exhibit 1 - Approved Rates and Charges effective January 1, 2027 and amend sections 9.6.1, 9.6.2, 11.4.1, and 11.8 of the Unified Franchise Agreement (UFA) Agreement No. A-17164 between the County of Monterey and USA Waste…
    Full texta. Set a public hearing for November 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. to consider and adopt a Resolution to approve Amendment No. 2 with [Proposed] Exhibit 1 - Approved Rates and Charges effective January 1, 2027 and amend sections 9.6.1, 9.6.2, 11.4.1, and 11.8 of the Unified Franchise Agreement (UFA) Agreement No. A-17164 between the County of Monterey and USA Waste of California, Inc., doing business as Carmel Marina Corporation, for the Exclusive Collection of Solid Waste and Recyclables in the Unincorporated area of the County of Monterey; and b. Direct the Health Department to publish the Notice of Public Hearing in newspapers of general circulation to provide Countywide Notice of Public Hearing for the November 17, 2026, 1:30 p.m. public hearing before the Board of Supervisors.
    File RES 26-179 · BoS Resolution
  60. 24.1 a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an agreement between the County of Monterey and the County of San Benito, for the processing of applications for Emergency Medical Technician certification by the County of Monterey on behalf of the County of San Benito; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Service…
    Full texta. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an agreement between the County of Monterey and the County of San Benito, for the processing of applications for Emergency Medical Technician certification by the County of Monterey on behalf of the County of San Benito; and b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not significantly change the scope of services. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
    File A 26-461 · BoS Agreement
  61. Criminal Justice
  62. 25. a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a Standard Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. to provide art classes to youth at the Silver Star Youth Program, in an amount not to exceed $8,500 with a retroactive term beginning August 25, 2026 to June 30, 2027; and b. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute fut…
    Full texta. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a Standard Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. to provide art classes to youth at the Silver Star Youth Program, in an amount not to exceed $8,500 with a retroactive term beginning August 25, 2026 to June 30, 2027; and b. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute future amendments to the Agreement, provided that these amendments do not exceed an aggregate amount of $200,000 per fiscal year and fall within the signing authority of the County Purchasing Agent, subject to review and approval from County Counsel.
    File A 26-453 · BoS Agreement
  63. 26. Approve and authorize advanced step placement for Nicole Davis at Step 7 of the Chief Deputy Sheriff salary range effective October 31, 2026, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Section A.1.11.5. File 26-878 · General Agenda Item
  64. 27. Approve and authorize advanced step placement for Steven W. Healey at Step 6 of the Undersheriff salary range effective November 28, 2026, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Section A.1.11.5. File 26-881 · General Agenda Item
  65. General Government
  66. 28. Adopt the Draft Proposed Board of Supervisors’ meeting schedule for the calendar year 2027. File 26-847 · General Agenda Item
  67. 29. a. Authorize the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) to accept a $200,000 Grant Award from the 2026 State Fire Capacity Grant Program, a grant from the United States (U.S.) Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, administered by the California Fire Safe Council (CFSC); and b. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to…
    Full texta. Authorize the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) to accept a $200,000 Grant Award from the 2026 State Fire Capacity Grant Program, a grant from the United States (U.S.) Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, administered by the California Fire Safe Council (CFSC); and b. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the DEM’s FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations $50,000 (1001-104001-61000) for services, financed by revenue in the amount of $50,000 (1001-104001-44200) from the 2026 State Fire Capacity Grant Program (4/5ths vote required); and c. Authorize the Director of Emergency Management or designee to execute a retroactive grant Agreement with the CFSC in the amount of $200,000 ($50,000 anticipated to be expended in FY26, with remaining $150,000 in FY27) for the 2026 State Fire Capacity Grant Program, effective October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2028; and d. Authorize the Director of Emergency Management or designee to take all actions necessary to implement the purpose of the grant, including modifications and extensions, as necessary, through September 30, 2030, for all allowable and approved eligible activities, without further Board action.
    File RES 26-168 · BoS Resolution
  68. 30. a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Memorandum of Understanding A-17590 with the City of Salinas to amend the respective roles and responsibilities of the County and City related to the administration, fiscal management, and selection and management of the operator for the Salinas Housing Advanceme…
    Full texta. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Memorandum of Understanding A-17590 with the City of Salinas to amend the respective roles and responsibilities of the County and City related to the administration, fiscal management, and selection and management of the operator for the Salinas Housing Advancement, Resources & Education (SHARE) Center; and b. Adopt a Resolution to authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year Adopted Budget 2026-2027 for the County Administrative Office to increase expenditure appropriations by $1,650,000 in General Fund 1001, Homelessness Strategies and Initiatives 105008, Expenditure category 61000 Services and Supplies, funded by estimated revenues of $1,650,000 in General Fund 1001, Homelessness Strategies and Initiatives 105008, Revenue category 44000: Intergovernmental Revenues, representing the City of Salinas’ projected fifty percent (50%) share of SHARE Center operating costs (4/5ths vote required); and c. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute up to two (2) future amendments of Memorandum of Understanding A-17590, provided that the total term of the MOU, including the original term and extension, does not exceed fifteen (15) years and the extension does not materially alter the scope of the Agreement.
    File A 26-451 · BoS Agreement
  69. 31. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Non-standard Agreement with Meltwater, for media monitoring software subscription services, extending the term of the agreement through November 2027, and increasing the contract amount by $19,000 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $130,500. File A 26-459 · BoS Agreement
  70. 32. a. Adopt a Resolution to amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) Number 98-394 Appendices A and B to create the classification of Assistant County Budget Director with the salary range as indicated in Attachment A; and b. Amend PPPR Number 98-394 Appendices A and B to retitle the classification of County Budget Director to Deputy County Admi…
    Full texta. Adopt a Resolution to amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) Number 98-394 Appendices A and B to create the classification of Assistant County Budget Director with the salary range as indicated in Attachment A; and b. Amend PPPR Number 98-394 Appendices A and B to retitle the classification of County Budget Director to Deputy County Administrative Officer - Fiscal, as indicated in Attachment A; and c. Amend the FY 2026-27 County Administrative Office Adopted Budget to reallocate one (1) vacant Community Engagement Program Manager position to one Assistant County Budget Director position, as indicated in Attachment A; and d. Increase the Maximum Filled Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) for the County Administrative Office by one authorized FTE for a total of 47.0 FTE to support budget oversight and development and direct the County Administrative Office to update the official Maximum Filled FTE table following Board approval; and e. Authorize the Human Resources Department to process hiring transactions consistent with the revised County Administrative Office Maximum Filled FTE limit and direct the Human Resources Department and the Auditor-Controller’s Office to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) System.
    File RES 26-176 · BoS Resolution
  71. 33. Adopt a Resolution to: a. Amend the FY 2026-27 County Administrative Office Adopted Budget (1001-105010-61000 - General-Economic Development Administration-Salaries and Employee Benefits) to reallocate one (1) Management Analyst II to one (1) Management Analyst III as indicated in Attachment A, effective October 31, 2026; and b. Direct the County Administrat…
    Full textAdopt a Resolution to: a. Amend the FY 2026-27 County Administrative Office Adopted Budget (1001-105010-61000 - General-Economic Development Administration-Salaries and Employee Benefits) to reallocate one (1) Management Analyst II to one (1) Management Analyst III as indicated in Attachment A, effective October 31, 2026; and b. Direct the County Administrative Office and Auditor-Controller to incorporate the approved position changes in the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget and the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) system.
    File RES 26-177 · BoS Resolution
  72. 34. a. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute Countywide Service Agreements based on the criteria set forth in Request For Proposal #10989. The agreements are between the County of Monterey and the eight (8) named vendors as follows: Language Line Services, Inc; International Translation Company LLC, Lionbridge Technologies, LLC; TransPerfe…
    Full texta. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute Countywide Service Agreements based on the criteria set forth in Request For Proposal #10989. The agreements are between the County of Monterey and the eight (8) named vendors as follows: Language Line Services, Inc; International Translation Company LLC, Lionbridge Technologies, LLC; TransPerfect Translations International Inc; Daniel Shamebo Sabore, DBA Languages Translation Services; Avantpage, Inc; Piedmont Global, LLC; Hanna Interpreting Services LLC; to provide Language Translation and/or Interpretation services on an as-needed basis for the initial term of three (3) years from November 2, 2026, through and including November 1, 2029. The aggregate amount over the term of all Agreements shall not exceed $2,200,000 in accordance with the terms and conditions set within each Agreement; and, b. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to exercise the option to extend the Countywide Service Agreements for two (2) additional one (1) year periods in accordance with the terms and conditions set within each Agreement; and c. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute after one-year, similar additional Agreements to provide Language Translation and/or Interpretation services with qualified contractors who meet the minimum requirements and comply with the County of Monterey standard terms and conditions, where each individual agreement does not affect the total aggregate amount authorized. Any additional Agreements shall terminate November 1, 2029; and d. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($220,000) of the original aggregate amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services, for a total maximum not to exceed amount of $2,420,000 for all of the Agreements.
    File 26-901 · General Agenda Item
  73. Housing and Community Development
  74. 35. a. Find that the acceptance of the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15317; and b. Accept a Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed covering approximately 79,676 square feet of Monterey cypress habitat at 3270 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach (Assessor’s Parcel Number 0…
    Full texta. Find that the acceptance of the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15317; and b. Accept a Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed covering approximately 79,676 square feet of Monterey cypress habitat at 3270 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach (Assessor’s Parcel Number 008-462-005-000) to satisfy a condition of approval related to Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-035 (Planning File No. PLN240069); and c. Authorize the Chair 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 - PLN240069, BECHTEL CORPORATION, 3270 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, Assessor’s Parcel Number 008-462-005-000, Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone)
    File 26-851 · General Agenda Item
  75. 35.1 Introduce, waive first reading, and set November 3, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance adding Chapter 18.20 to the Monterey County Code to establish objective design criteria for multiple-unit and mixed-use housing development projects in the unincorporated areas of Monterey County. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA) File ORD 26-020 · Ordinance
  76. Public Works, Facilities and Parks
  77. 36. a. Approve Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Public Water System for San Lucas, County Project No. 8415, Request for Proposals (RFP) for an initial term of three years effective October 27, 2026 to October 26, 2029, with the option to extend the term for two additional one-year peri…
    Full texta. Approve Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Public Water System for San Lucas, County Project No. 8415, Request for Proposals (RFP) for an initial term of three years effective October 27, 2026 to October 26, 2029, with the option to extend the term for two additional one-year periods, for an amount not to exceed $1,239,469 (FY 2026-27: $228,249; FY 2027-28: $634,178; FY 2028-29: $377,042); and b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks or designee to execute the PSA and future amendments to the PSA where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the amount by more than 10% ($123,947) of the original approved PSA amount of $1,239,469 bringing the potential overall aggregate not to exceed amount to $1,363,416 subject to review and approval as to form by the County Counsel and as to fiscal provisions by the Auditor-Controller’s Office.
    File A 26-457 · BoS Agreement
  78. Addenda/Supplemental
  79. 37. Addenda/Supplemental Revised subsection a. on Item No. 1 under Closed Session Added Item No. 24.1 under Health - Consent Added Item No. 35.1 under Housing and Community Development - Consent File 26-904 · General Agenda Item

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