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CS 26-043
| 1. | BoS 10-27-2026 Closed Session | Closed Session | 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 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 | | |
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CR 26-128
| 2. | Ceremonial Resolution - Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust | Ceremonial Resolution | 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) | | |
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CR 26-129
| 3. | Ceremonial Resolution - Anne Secker | Ceremonial Resolution | 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) | | |
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CR 26-131
| 4. | Ceremonial Resolution - Childhood Cancer Awareness | Ceremonial Resolution | 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) | | |
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APP 26-142
| 5. | Appointment - Dr. David Martinez | Appointment | 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) | | |
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OBM 26-143
| 6. | See Supplemental Sheet | Other Board Matters | See Supplemental Sheet | | |
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OBM 26-144
| 7. | General Public Comment | Other Board Matters | 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. | | |
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26-864
| 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, Ch | General Agenda Item | 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 the County’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 CSAC program graduates. | | |
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ORD 26-017
| 9. | Adopt Ordinance approving Military Equipment Use for the District Attorney's Office | Ordinance | Adopt an ordinance approving a military equipment use policy for the District Attorney’s Office pursuant to Assembly Bill 481. | | |
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26-877
| 10. | BoS 10-27-26 Records Retention Policy | General Agenda Item | a. Adopt the restated County Records Retention, Storage and Disposition Policy; and
b. Adopt the updated Countywide Records Retention Schedule. | | |
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26-782
| 11. | Presentation Connecting Policy People and Programs | General Agenda Item | Presentation on Connecting Policy, People, and Programs from the County of Monterey Civil Rights Office. | | |
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26-879
| 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 m | General Agenda Item | 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. | | |
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ORD 26-018
| 13. | REF260024 - Rooster Ordinances | Ordinance | 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 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 in | | |
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RES 26-178
| 14. | REF260019 - Nonrenewal Williamson Act Contracts 2027 | BoS Resolution | 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 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
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26-891
| 15. | PLN250292 - SIGNAL HILL LLC | General Agenda Item | 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 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. | | |
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OBM 26-145
| 16. | New Referrals | Other Board Matters | Referral Matrix and New Referrals | | |
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OBM 26-146
| 17. | County Administrative Officer Comments | Other Board Matters | County Administrative Officer Comments | | |
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OBM 26-147
| 18. | Board Comments | Other Board Matters | Board Comments | | |
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A 26-422
| 19. | Raimi + Associates, Inc and Alta Planning + Design, Inc. Assignment and Assumption | BoS Agreement | 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 rights and obligations of County Agreement No. A-16067 for the provision of strategic planning. | | |
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A 26-443
| 20. | Creekbridge Village Apartments Residential Lease Agreement | BoS Agreement | 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 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 | | |
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A 26-444
| 21. | American College of Surgeons for Trauma Quality Improvement Program Participation Agreement | BoS Agreement | 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 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. | | |
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A 26-424
| 22. | Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indigena Oaxaqueño (CBDIO) | BoS Agreement | 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 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. | | |
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A 26-429
| 23. | Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. CCS MOU | BoS Agreement | 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 (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. | | |
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RES 26-179
| 24. | Set Public Hearing for Unified Franchise Agreement Rates | BoS Resolution | 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 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. | | |
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A 26-453
| 25. | FY 26-27 Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. for JJCPA Art Program | BoS Agreement | 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 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. | | |
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26-878
| 26. | NDavis Step 7 | General Agenda Item | 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. | | |
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26-881
| 27. | Step Increase Healey | General Agenda Item | 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. | | |
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26-847
| 28. | DRAFT Proposed 2027 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule | General Agenda Item | Adopt the Draft Proposed Board of Supervisors’ meeting schedule for the calendar year 2027. | | |
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RES 26-168
| 29. | Request to Accept 2026 SFC Grant | BoS Resolution | 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 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 e | | |
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A 26-451
| 30. | MOU Amendment No. 1 with City of Salinas (SHARE Center) | BoS Agreement | 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 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, t | | |
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A 26-459
| 31. | Meltwater Amendment No. 3 | BoS Agreement | 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. | | |
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RES 26-176
| 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 Numb | BoS Resolution | 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 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 Maximu | | |
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RES 26-177
| 33. | Reallocation - Economic Development | BoS Resolution | 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 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. | | |
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26-901
| 34. | RFP 10989 Countywide Interpretation/ Translation Service Agreements | General Agenda Item | 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; 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 | | |
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26-851
| 35. | PLN240069 - Bechtel | General Agenda Item | 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 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) | | |
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A 26-457
| 36. | Approve PSA for the Public Water System for San Lucas | BoS Agreement | 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 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. | | |
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