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CS 26-033
| 1. | BoS 08-11-2026 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 four matters of significant exposure to litigation.
b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Board will provide direction to negotiators:
(1) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado.
Employee Organization(s): Unit S
(2) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado.
Employee Organization(s): All Units
c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of potential initiation of litigation.
d. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Counsel.
e. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Administrative Officer.
f. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation:
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CR 26-096
| 2. | Ceremonial Resolution - Maia Carroll | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution honoring Maia Carroll upon her retirement after more than 25 years of dedicated public service to the County of Monterey, and as the County's first and longest-serving public information officer. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) | | |
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CR 26-097
| 3. | Ceremonial Resolution - Dr. Melissa Nothnagle | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution honoring Melissa Nothnagle, MD, MSc, Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program at Natividad Medical Center, upon her receipt of the Nikitas J. Zervanos Outstanding Program Director of the Year Award. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) | | |
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CR 26-098
| 4. | Ceremonial Resolution - Mitchel L. Winick, Esq. | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution honoring Mitchel L. Winick, Esq., President/Dean Emeritus of Monterey College of Law, upon the conclusion of his distinguished service as a member of the Natividad Medical Center Board of Trustees. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) | | |
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CR 26-099
| 5. | Ceremonial Resolution - Art Inspires Me (AIM) to Vote Future Voter - Liana Maldonado | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution honoring Liana Maldonado upon earning First Place in the Teen Division of the County of Monterey Elections Department’s 2026 “Art Inspires Me to Vote (AIM to Vote) Future Voter Sticker Contest.” (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) | | |
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CR 26-100
| 6. | Ceremonial Resolution - Art Inspires Me (AIM) to Vote Future Voter - Leo Razzak | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution honoring Leo Razzak upon earning First Place in the Youth Division of the County of Monterey Elections Department’s 2026 “Art Inspires Me to Vote (AIM to Vote) Future Voter Sticker Contest.” (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) | | |
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CR 26-102
| 7. | Ceremonial Resolution - Sandra Montijo | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution honoring Dr. Sandra Montijo for her 30 years of dedicated service to the children and families of the Salinas Valley and congratulating her on her well-deserved retirement from pediatric medicine. (Supervisor Lopez) (P) | | |
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APP 26-086
| 8. | Appointment - Jacqueline C. Simon | Appointment | Correct the term expiration for Jacqueline C. Simon to the North County Recreation and Park District from November 30, 2029 to January 27, 2029. (Nominated by District 2, Supervisor Church) | | |
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APP 26-092
| 9. | Appoint Crystal Garza to the Commission On The Status Of Women representing District 1 as a District 2 filling an unexpired term with a term end date of February 01, 2028 (Nominated by District 2, Supervisor Church) | Appointment | Appoint Crystal Garza to the Commission on the Status of Women representing District 2 filling an unexpired term with a term end date of February 1, 2028. (District Specific - District 2, Supervisor Church) | | |
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APP 26-091
| 10. | Appointment - Rosalyn Green | Appointment | Reappoint Rosalyn Green to the Civil Rights Advisory Commission representing District 4 with a term end date of December 31, 2029. (District Specific - District 4, Supervisor Root Askew) | | |
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APP 26-093
| 11. | Appointment - Kristin Wilson | Appointment | Appoint Kristin Wilson to the Commission On The Status Of Women representing District 2 with a term end date of February 1, 2029. (District Specific - District 2, Supervisor Church) | | |
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APP 26-095
| 12. | Appointment - Jaqueline Cruz | Appointment | Reappoint Jaqueline Cruz to Natividad Medical Center Board of Trustees as a Representative with Experience as a Community Leader with a term ending on August 12, 2029. (Nominated by Natividad Medical Center Board of Trustees) | | |
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APP 26-096
| 13. | Appointment - Eric Henry | Appointment | Appoint Eric Henry to the Workforce Development Board as a Local Business Representative filling an unexpired term with a term end date of March 7, 2029. (Nominated by Workforce Development Board) | | |
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APP 26-097
| 14. | Appointment - Jessica MacIas | Appointment | Appoint Jessica Macias to the Commission On The Status Of Women representing District 1 with a term end date of February 1, 2029. (District Specific - District 1, Supervisor Alejo) | | |
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APP 26-098
| 15. | Appointment - Victor Caravez | Appointment | Reappoint Victor Caravez to the Community Action Commission representing District 1 as a Primary Low Income Sector Representative with a term end date of July 1, 2029. (District Specific - District 1, Supervisor Alejo) | | |
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APP 26-099
| 16. | Appointment - Alejandra Gonzalez | Appointment | Reappoint Alejandra Gonzalez to the Community Action Commission representing District 2 as a Private Sector Representative with a term end date of July 1, 2029. (District Specific - District 2, Supervisor Church) | | |
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APP 26-094
| 17. | Appointment - Denise Naranjo | Appointment | Appoint Denise Naranjo to the San Ardo Water District as a Primary Representative with a term end date of November 30, 2030. (Nominated by District 3, Supervisor Lopez) | | |
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OBM 26-101
| 18. | See Supplemental Sheet | Other Board Matters | See Supplemental Sheet | | |
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OBM 26-102
| 19. | General Public Comment | Other Board Matters | General Public Comments | | |
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RES 26-117
| 20. | Approve a Property Tax Transfer between the County of Monterey and the City of Gonzales for the proposed “Vista Lucia Reorganization”. | BoS Resolution | Approve a Property Tax Transfer between the County of Monterey and the City of Gonzales for the proposed “Vista Lucia Reorganization” involving phased annexation of 771 acres to the City of Gonzales and detachments from the Monterey County Resource Conservation District and the Gonzales Rural Fire Protection District. | | |
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26-091
| 21. | Moss 300 Update | General Agenda Item | a. Receive a presentation from Department of Emergency Management regarding the implementation of new guidelines for Battery Emergency Storage System Facility Emergency Action Planning; and
b. Receive an update regarding the MOSS 300 site clean-up at the Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage System facility. | | |
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26-703
| 22. | Annual report from the County Communications Bureau for FY 2025-2026 | General Agenda Item | a. Receive an annual report from the County Communications Bureau for FY 2025-2026:
b. Provide direction to staff as necessary | | |
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RES 26-119
| 23. | nuMeasure AA Committee & Funding Protocol | BoS Resolution | Adopt a Resolution to approve the Measure AA Citizens Advisory/Review Committee Structure, Appointment Procedure, and Measure AA Funding Protocol for implementation beginning FY 2026-27. | | |
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RES 26-118
| 24. | Resolution to authorize appropriations for departmental Measure AA projects for FY 2026‑27 | BoS Resolution | Adopt a Resolution to authorize appropriations for departmental Measure AA projects for FY 2026-27 and authorize the County Administrative Office and Auditor-Controller to implement related budget actions and administer monthly Measure AA reimbursements. | | |
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RES 26-104
| 25. | TEFRA Montage Health | BoS Resolution | a. Conduct a public hearing under the requirements of the Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and
b. Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) revenue bonds (the “Bonds”), in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $40,000,000 for the purpose of financing and refinancing various healthcare-related capital improvements for Montage Health, including the acquisition, construction, renovation and remodeling of certain real property and the purchasing and installation of certain equipment. | | |
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PAR 26-018
| 26. | 2026.15 (Lopez) Greenfield Pilot Program | Preliminary Analysis Report | Consider a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2026.15, submitted by Supervisor Lopez, for Greenfield Branch Library Pilot Program: Youth Snack and Behavioral Data Tracking | | |
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PAR 26-019
| 27. | Board Referral No. 2025.13 County of Monterey Facility Naming Policy | Preliminary Analysis Report | a. Receive a preliminary referral response to Board Referral No. 2025.13, submitted by Supervisor Luis Alejo (Development of a Countywide Facility Naming Policy); and
b. Present new Board Policy G-148:
i. Proceed with approval of the Board Policy;
ii. Proceed with completion of referral based on modifications by board;
iii. Rescind referral.
c. Provide further direction, as appropriate. | | |
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PAR 26-020
| 28. | Preliminary report to Board Referral Number 2026.13 | Preliminary Analysis Report | a. Receive a preliminary report to Board Referral Number 2026.13, submitted by Supervisor Askew, to strengthen County contract standards for data privacy, data sharing, and protection against unauthorized secondary use of County information for departments that procure or manage technology, software, data, or information services.
b. Direct County departments to continue efforts to strengthen County contract standards, data privacy, security, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance practices:
1. Update the County Standard Agreement, including the Agreement for Professional Services, to incorporate appropriate data privacy, security, and AI-related requirements.
2. Work with County Counsel to evaluate and develop minimum data privacy and security requirements for non-standard agreements, as appropriate.
3. Reestablish a consistent centralized review process for technology-related contracts to support evaluation of data privacy, security, AI, and other technology-related risks.
4. Develop a countywide data privacy and AI governance framework, including consideration of a co | | |
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PAR 26-021
| 29. | Response to Board Referral 2026.14 Billing Removal | Preliminary Analysis Report | Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2026.14, submitted by Supervisor Church and Supervisor Lopez, seeking to move the process for the collection of sewer charges for the Pajaro County Sanitation District (PCSD) and County Service Area 75 - Chualar (CSA 75) from the County of Monterey Property Tax Roll to Monterey One Water (M1W) sewer billing services. | | |
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OBM 26-104
| 30. | New Referrals | Other Board Matters | Referral Matrix and New Referrals | | |
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OBM 26-105
| 31. | County Administrative Officer Comments | Other Board Matters | County Administrative Officer Comments | | |
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OBM 26-106
| 32. | Board Comments | Other Board Matters | Board Comments | | |
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A 26-324
| 33. | Triage LLC Renewal and Amendment No. 5 | BoS Agreement | Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute Renewal and Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement (A-16532) with Triage LLC (formerly RTG MSP Medical, LLC dba RTG Medical) for the provision of staff procurement management services, extending the Agreement for an additional one year period (August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027) for a revised full Agreement term of August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2027, and adding $4,000,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $22,200,000. | | |
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A 26-325
| 34. | META Dynamic, Inc. Amendment No. 3 | BoS Agreement | Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement (A-17319) with META Dynamic, Inc. for the rental of neurosurgery equipment plus associated services, adding $200,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $700,000 with no change to the term of April 15, 2024 through April 14, 2027. | | |
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A 26-320
| 35. | Deep University of Illinois | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois to receive training and a license to facilitate the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™), curriculum, for a term commencing upon execution and continuing for five years, for a total Agreement amount of $5,720;
b. Approve the recommendation of Director of Health Services to accept all non-standard risk provisions in Agreement; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($572) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum amount of $6,292. | | |
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A 26-321
| 36. | Netsmart Amendment No. 2 | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Renewal and retroactive Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-14748 with Netsmart Technologies, Inc. for the continued provision of the Avatar Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, including Licensed Software Maintenance and Support, Software License Subscription, Hosting Services, Additional Professional and/or Technical Consulting Services, and Additional Licensing & Optional Services, adding $4,330,632 for a total revised contract amount of $11,198,221 and adding three years for a revised Agreement term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2029; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute three future amendments to this Agreement that do not exceed 10% ($1,119,822) of the revised Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed a revised maximum amount of $12,318,043 subject to approval by the Office of County Counsel. | | |
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A 26-322
| 37. | Amendment No. 1 to the Fair Share Agreement | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Fair Share Agreement Memorandum of Understanding A-17590 between the County of Monterey and ReGen Monterey, also known as the Monterey Regional Waste Management District to add FY 2026-2027 activities and share of costs, for the same term effective on the last day of its execution by a Party and until terminated by the Parties; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve each annual fiscal year renewal where the total County of Monterey contribution does not exceed a 10% year-over-year increase and does not significantly change the scope of work. | | |
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A 26-328
| 38. | BT Mancini Agreement | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with BT Mancini, Inc. for the provision of comprehensive preventative maintenance and general servicing upon request, and on an as-needed basis for operable wall partitions at the various Health Department locations, for a total Agreement amount of $20,000 with a term upon execution through April 30, 2028;
b. Approve the recommendation of Director of Health Services to accept non-standard indemnification provisions in Agreement;
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve three future Amendments that do not exceed 10% ($2,000) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of services, and do not exceed the maximum amount of $22,000; and
d. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or their designee to execute future Amendments, provided they do not exceed an aggregate amount of $200,000 and fall within the signing authority of the County Purchasing Agent. | | |
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A 26-327
| 39. | Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign a retroactive Renewal and Amendment No. 1 to Agreement #A-17190 with Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley to provide home-delivered meals and nutrition education to seniors in the Salinas, North County and South Monterey County regions, adding $185,112 for a new contract total of $287,410 retroactive to June 30, 2026, and extending the term by three years, for a new term of January 7, 2025 through March 31, 2029; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($28,741) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $316,151. | | |
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A 26-342
| 40. | Alzheimer's Association | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Association, Inc. for family caregiver support services for Monterey County residents for the period of September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $87,270 including nonstandard indemnification and confidentiality provisions; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($8,727) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $95,997. | | |
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A 26-314
| 41. | Armada | BoS Agreement | Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute the non-standard agreement with Armada Systems Inc., incorporating the terms of the National Association of State Procurement Officials Master Contract Number AR2472 with the State of Utah via California Participating Addendum #7-17-70-40-05, to purchase annual subscription to Armada’s Commander Operating System platform Armada Atlas for Starlink for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, for a total contract amount of $340,412. | | |
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RES 26-114
| 42. | ACI Electronic Payments | BoS Resolution | Approve and authorize ACI Payments, Inc. (ACI) to accept electronic payments from Monterey County Sheriff’s Office alarm customers and charge no more than $0.25 for e-check services or a service fee of 2.49% for credit card payments to recover the interexchange fees associated with the acceptance of the electronic payment. | | |
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A 26-331
| 43. | Prop. 47 Cohort IV-Sun Street Centers Amendment No. 1 | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Public Defender, Chief Assistant Public Defender, or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Standard Agreement (A-17316) with Sun Street Centers, including non-standard payment provisions, retroactive to July 1, 2026, to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $170,998 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,287,301 with no change to the term of the agreement, allowing continued provision of Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 47 Cohort IV grant funded substance use disorder treatment services; and
b. Authorize and direct the Auditor Controller to issue a cash flow advance to Sun Street Centers in the amount of $172,006 upon contract execution to expedite provision of Proposition 47 Cohort IV substance use disorder treatment services to eligible recipients; and
c. Authorize the Public Defender, Chief Assistant Public Defender, or designee to execute up to five (5) future amendments to this Agreement, where the amendments do not alter the not-to-exceed amount of $2,287,301 and do not significantly alter the scope of work. | | |
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A 26-330
| 44. | Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Unchained and EHC | BoS Agreement | Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute an Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Paws Helping People, Inc. dba Unchained (“Unchained”) and The Equine Healing Collaborative, Inc. (EHC) assigning from Unchained to EHC the rights and obligations of a Standard Agreement with the County executed on September 16, 2025, for the Dog In Residence Canine Training and Care Academy and Canines Teaching Compassion for youth at the Juvenile Hall. | | |
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A 26-333
| 45. | Axon Enterprise Inc. FY26-35 | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Public Defender or their designee to execute a retroactive non-standard Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for a digital evidence management system in the amount of $1,214,803 for a ten-year term of July 1, 2026 through July 31, 2035;
b. Accept the risk provisions as recommended by the Public Defender;
c. Authorize the Public Defender or their designee to sign and execute the appropriate documents and verifications when required; and
d. Authorize the Public Defender to issue purchase orders on an as-needed basis pursuant to this agreement over the period of July 1, 2026 through July 31, 2035. | | |
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A 26-334
| 46. | Karpel Computer Systems Inc. FY 26-27 | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Public Defender or designee to execute a retroactive non-standard agreement with Karpel Computer Systems Inc, for the continuing operation of a Case Management System known as DEFENDERbyKarpel for the office of the Public Defender in the amount of $47,500 for a one year term of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027;
b. The Agreement will automatically renew for subsequent one (1) year terms, unless the Office of the Public Defender or Karpel Computer Systems Inc. gives advanced notice under the terms of the agreement;
c. Accept non-standard contract provisions as recommended by the Office of the Public Defender;
d. Authorize the Public Defender or designee to sign and execute the appropriate documents and verifications when required; and
e. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to issue purchase orders on an as-needed basis pursuant to this agreement over the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, and any subsequent renewals. | | |
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A 26-336
| 47. | Board of State and Community Corrections Grant Approval | BoS Agreement | a. Adopt a resolution authorizing the District Attorney (DA) or its designee to execute an Agreement between the County of Monterey and the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) that will provide services to enhance Monterey County’s capacity to conduct coordinated enforcement and public safety operations that address illegal cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail activity, while protecting community health, consumer safety, and the integrity of the licensed cannabis market, including extensions or amendments thereof, for a term retroactive to July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2031, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $4,276,075.
b. Direct the County Administrative Office and the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget, for the Office of the District Attorney, Fund 1001, Entity 224002: Criminal, increasing appropriations for personnel by $518,812 (1001-224002-60000) and for services and supplies by $403,626 (1001-224002-61000) and revenue by $922,438 (1001-224002-44285), funded by the grant revenues from the Board of State an | | |
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A 26-332
| 48. | WebEOC Agreement | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of Emergency Management or designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with ESi Acquisition, Inc., for the cloud-hosted emergency management software WebEOC with a term retroactive to August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2028, for an amount not to exceed $70,965; and
b. Authorize the Director of Emergency Management or designee to execute up to three (3) Amendments that do not significantly alter the scope of work, do not exceed 10% ($7,096) of the agreement cost, or increase the total not to exceed amount over $78,061; and
c. Authorize the Director of Emergency Management or designee to execute up to five (5) one-year extension Amendments at the rate of the second year of service ($33,267) for a total not to exceed amount of $244,396. | | |
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RES 26-110
| 49. | Moss Landing Proclamation | BoS Resolution | Adopt a resolution continuing for an additional sixty (60) days, the Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to a structure fire and hazardous materials incident at the Moss Landing Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Power Plant that started on January 16, 2025. | | |
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A 26-329
| 50. | Aramark 1322 Natividad | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications Department to sign a no cost agreement with Aramark Services Inc., doing business as Aramark Correctional Services, Limited Liability Corporation to provide MicroMarket food services at the Emergency Services Center for a term of August 12, 2026 through June 30, 2031;
b. Approve non-standard terms as recommended by the Director of the Emergency Communications Department; and
c. Authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications Department to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of services and do not add any costs to the agreement. | | |
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26-683
| 51. | Resource Conservation District Dry Period Loan | General Agenda Item | Adopt a Resolution:
a. Approving a request from the Resource Conservation District of Monterey County (“District”) for a dry period loan (“Dry Period Loan”) of $800,000 for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2027, for meeting the District’s obligations incurred for maintenance purposes; and
b. Approving and authorizing execution by the County Auditor-Controller of a Temporary Transfer of Funds Agreement with the District, setting forth the terms and conditions of repayment of the dry period loan in the amount of $800,000 for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2027; and
c. Authorizing the County Auditor-Controller and County Treasurer-Tax Collector to implement the temporary transfer of funds to the District in the amount of $800,000 for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2027. | | |
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26-685
| 52. | a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a non-standard agreement with BetterUp, Inc. for the purchase of annual subscriptions for unlimited coaching sessions and full access to all BetterUp Platform features for the ter | General Agenda Item | a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a non-standard agreement with BetterUp, Inc. for the purchase of annual subscriptions for unlimited coaching sessions and full access to all BetterUp Platform features for the term September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $150,000;
b. Accept the non-standard terms and conditions listed in Exhibits A, B and C as recommended by the County Counsel Office; and
c. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to sign the initial and any subsequent Order Forms where the Order Forms do not significantly change the scope of work or cause an increase in the contract limit amount. | | |
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RES 26-115
| 53. | TAMC’s Effort to Support Pilot Rail Service Connecting LA and the San Francisco Bay Area for the Summer 2028 Olympics | BoS Resolution | Adopt a Resolution in support of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s (TAMC) efforts to help bring a pilot rail service connecting Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area for the Summer 2028 Olympics. | | |
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26-686
| 54. | Monterey County Regional Fire District Dry Period Loan | General Agenda Item | Approve a request from the Monterey County Regional Fire District for dry period loan of $8,000,000 for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2027. | | |
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26-690
| 55. | Set date for TOT Ballot Measure | General Agenda Item | Introduce, waive reading, and set August 25, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 5.40 of the Monterey County Code to impose a 2% increase to the transient occupancy tax from 10.5% to 12.5%, contingent upon voter approval in the November 3, 2026, election. | | |
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26-694
| 56. | TTC Q4 Investment Report 06.30.26 | General Agenda Item | a. Receive and accept the Treasurer’s Report of Investments for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.
b. Receive and approve the Treasurer’s Investment Policy for FY 2026-2027; and
c. Renew the Delegation of Investment Authority to the Treasurer-Tax Collector pursuant to California Government Code Section 53607. | | |
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A 26-339
| 57. | Soledad ACH | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications Department to sign a no cost Automated Clearing House (ACH) Vendor Payment Authorization Agreement with the City of Soledad, effective upon execution and until cancelled, to allow ACH payments from the City; and
b. Accept nonstandard terms as recommended by the Director of the Emergency Communications Department. | | |
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26-695
| 58. | a. Authorize the Director of Human Resources Department, or designee, to execute a Student Intern Placement Agreement between Loma Linda University and the County of Monterey for placement of students in the Health Department under the Behavioral Health B | General Agenda Item | a. Authorize the Director of Human Resources Department, or designee, to execute a Student Intern Placement Agreement between Loma Linda University and the County of Monterey for placement of students in the Health Department under the Behavioral Health Bureau (BHB) to complete their field practicum experiences, for the term of August 17, 2026 through June 30, 2030; and;
b. Approve non-standard risk provisions in the Agreement as recommended by the Director of Human Resources Department. | | |
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26-700
| 59. | Netfile Agreement | General Agenda Item | a. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with Netfile Inc., pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 10994, for the software licensing and maintenance support of the Netfile Inc. system that accepts electronic filings for the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) documents for the period August 11, 2026 to July 31, 2031 for a total amount not to exceed $82,500; and
b. Accept the non-standard terms and conditions contained in the vendor’s contract pursuant to the recommendation of the Registrar of Voters; and
c. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute up to two (2) additional one (1) year amendments that do not exceed 10% of the prior year’s amount of $16,500 with a maximum total increase of $36,300 for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $118,800 and do not significantly alter the scope of work. | | |
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26-701
| 60. | a. Approve Amendment #1 to the Employment Agreement of County Administrative Officer (CAO) of the County of Monterey extending the term of the Agreement through December 31, 2030; and
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the amended agreement. | General Agenda Item | a. Approve Amendment #1 to the Employment Agreement of County Administrative Officer (CAO) of the County of Monterey extending the term of the Agreement through December 31, 2030; and
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the amended agreement. | | |
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RES 26-120
| 61. | SIP Appropriations Increase | BoS Resolution | Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Adopted Budget for the Emergency Communications Department (1340-152001) to increase appropriations in expense category 62435 Minor Computer Hardware by $55,000 to upgrade from legacy copper lines to Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) internet-based phone lines with the increase funded by FY 2025-2026 surplus being held as unassigned fund balance in the Department Dispatch Fund 1340 (4/5ths vote required). | | |
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26-705
| 62. | 2026 Monterey County Fair Bee Exhibit | General Agenda Item | Authorize the Agricultural Commissioner or designee to execute a no-cost, non-standard agreement with the 7th District Agricultural Association dba Monterey County Fair, for the lease of a vendor booth during the 2026 Monterey County Fair on September 2-7, 2026, to host an educational bee exhibit. | | |
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| 63. | MOU with Carmel Valley Friends of the Library | General Agenda Item | Approve the Library Director to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with WKLST Partners LP/ Kevin Dougherty and Friends of the Carmel Valley Library, retroactive to May 4, 2026, to outline commitments and responsibilities for a mural installed at the Carmel Valley Branch Library | | |
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26-708
| 64. | Agreement for Collection of Special Taxes, Fees, and Assessments Template | General Agenda Item | a. Approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller to execute the Agreement for Collection of Special Taxes, Fees, and Assessments template for use with other public agencies, in accordance with local, federal, and/or state law, subject to review and approval of County Counsel; delegation of authority to expire June 30, 2031.
b. Approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller to extend the delegation expiration date an additional (5) years to June 30, 2036 subject to review and approval of County Counsel. | | |
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26-712
| 65. | Updated General Financial Policies | General Agenda Item | Adopt the updated General Financial Policies reflecting revisions previously approved by the Board of Supervisors on April 14, 2026. | | |
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26-710
| 66. | Longevity Pay Certification | General Agenda Item | Approve, adopt, and authorize the Human Resources Department to execute the side letter agreements with impacted labor groups to amend the Longevity Pay provision in the respective Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and remove the requirement of the Longevity Pay Certification Form retroactively pursuant to CalPERS’ audit requirements. | | |
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| 66.1 | June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election | General Agenda Item | a. Receive the Certified Statement of Votes Cast and declare final the results of the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election as set forth in the attached documents, and;
b. Declare “elected” the candidates to each office under the Board’s jurisdiction. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA) | | |
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26-671
| 67. | PLN210066-AMD1 - Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed and Map for 5B SMD LLC | General Agenda Item | a. Find that the acceptance of the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15317;
b. Accept a Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed and Map, covering an area of 44,908 square feet at 3141 17 Mile Drive, for 5B SMD LLC, a California Limited Liability Company;
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. | | |
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A 26-335
| 68. | Amend No 3 to PSA 15517 w Benchmark Land Use Group | BoS Agreement | Authorize the Contracts Purchasing Agent to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement A-15517 with Benchmark Land Use Group, Inc., dba Benchmark Resources to provide 2026 inspections and related services pursuant to the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act for the not-to-exceed amount of $651,948 and extend the contract termination date from October 31, 2026, to March 31, 2027. | | |
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| 69. | REF260019 - County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal of Williamson Act Contracts 2027 | General Agenda Item | REF260019 - County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal of Williamson Act Contracts 2027
a. Find 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.
b. Set a public hearing for August 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM to consider County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal for five (5) Williamson Act Agricultural Preserve (AGP) Land Conservation Contracts (LCC) or portions thereof due to not meeting County Williamson Act Program and Contract requirements.
c. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to publish Notice of Hearing for the Public Hearing to take place on August 25, 2026, at 10:30AM, for County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal five (5) Williamson Act AGP LCC Contracts or portions thereof, record the County Initiated Notices of Nonren | | |
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A 26-316
| 70. | A2 to SA with M.Arthur Gensler Jr -Master Plan Svcs | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks or their designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Standard Agreement between the County of Monterey and M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc., to provide additional Facilities Master Plan services for the County of Monterey with an increase in the not to exceed amount of $10,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $640,571 and no change to the term of September 17, 2024 through September 16, 2027.
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks or their designee to execute, subject to prior review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Counsel-Risk Management, one additional amendment to this Agreement to extend the term and/or add Facilities Master Plan services where the additional cost of the Amendment does not exceed 5% ($26,251) of the original contract amount of $525,026 bringing the total maximum additional cost increase (including Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $105,545 and Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $10,000) to $141,796 and potential overall Agreement aggrega | | |
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A 26-337
| 71. | Approve A1 to Utility Agreement No. DRB-36002 | BoS Agreement | a. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Utility Agreement No. DRB-36002 (Reimbursement Agreement or Agreement) between the County (LOCAL AGENCY) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (OWNER) amending the estimated County share of the utility relocation costs from $2,495,361 to $4,110,722 which is approximately 79.5% of the actual net cost to PG&E estimated at $5,170,719 for the relocation of overhead transmission lines and electrical transmission poles needed for construction of the Davis Road Bridge Replacement and Road Widening Project, Project No. 3600; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities, and Parks or their designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Utility Agreement No. DRB-36002. | | |
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| 72. | Addenda/Supplemental | General Agenda Item | Addenda/Supplemental
Added Item No. 66.1 under General Government - Consent
Revised "Adjournment" to "Adjourn In Memory of Andy D'Arrigo. Tom Little Bear Nason and Steve Wiley"
Removed attachment titled "Item No. 27 Presentation" from Item No. 27 under Referral Responses | | |
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