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CS 26-036
| 1. | BoS 08-25-2026 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)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation:
(1) Jesse Hernandez, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Case No. 5:13CV02354BLF)
(2) Jane Doe, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 25CV002797)
(3) Monterey County Vacation Rental Alliance, et al. v. California Coastal Commission, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 26CV004169)
(4) Monterey County Vacation Rental Alliance, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV004922)
(5) Fred H. Faltersack, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 25CV000117)
b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding two matters of significant exposure to litigation. | | |
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CR 26-104
| 2. | Ceremonial Resolution - Gil Basketball Academy | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution recognizing Gil Basketball Academy on its 18th Anniversary and proclaiming August 29, 2026, as “Gil Basketball Academy Day” in the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Root Askew) (NP) | | |
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CR 26-105
| 3. | Ceremonial Resolution - Dawn Allen Retirement | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution honoring Probation Services Manager Dawn Allen upon her retirement from the County of Monterey Probation Department after more than 26 years of dedicated service. (Supervisor Alejo) (NP) | | |
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APP 26-102
| 4. | Appointment - Sandi Austin | Appointment | Reappoint Sandi Austin to the Housing Advisory Committee representing District 2 with a term end date of August 24, 2028. (District Specific - District 2, Supervisor Church) | | |
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OBM 26-113
| 5. | See Supplemental Sheet | Other Board Matters | See Supplemental Sheet | | |
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OBM 26-112
| 6. | General Public Comment | Other Board Matters | General Public Comments | | |
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26-650
| 7. | EMS Annual Report for 2025 | General Agenda Item | Accept and approve the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency Annual Report for 2025. | | |
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A 26-357
| 9. | Flock | BoS Agreement | Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to negotiate and to execute a non-standard agreement with Flock Group Inc., dba Flock Safety, for the subscription service of 103 Flock cameras (License Plate Readers) in an amount of $2,781,000 for the period of September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2036. (REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL) | | |
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ORD 26-012
| 10. | BoS 08-25-2026 Ordinance MCC Ch. 2.93_OIG | Ordinance | a. Introduce, waive reading, and set September 1, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance adding Chapter 2.93 to the Monterey County Code to create an Office of the Inspector General (OIG); and
b. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to sign an agreement with OIR Group, LLC to serve as the contracted Office of the Inspector General for the period of September 1, 2026 through September 1, 2027, in the amount of $150,000; and
c. Authorize County Counsel or their designee to execute any confidentiality agreements that may be needed to effectuate the work of the Office of the Inspector General; and
d. Provide direction to staff as necessary. | | |
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RES 26-129
| 11. | PLN250332 - Gupta | BoS Resolution | PLN250332 - GUPTA OM PRAKASH & RATINA TRS (District 5)
Continued from July 17 and August 18, 2026 - Public hearing to consider:
a. An appeal by David Caneer of the April 30, 2026, Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve a Coastal Development permit (PLN250332/Gupta) to allow the use of a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer (Commercial Vacation Rental).
b. Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
c. A Coastal Development Permit for a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of a residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. | | |
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RES 26-134
| 12. | REF260019 - County Initiated Notices of Williamson Act Nonrenewals | BoS Resolution | REF260019 - County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal of Williamson Act Contracts 2027
Conduct a public hearing and Adopt a Resolution:
a. 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;
b. Adopting a Resolution approving 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. Authorizing the Chair to execute County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal for five (5) 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 | | |
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OBM 26-114
| 13. | New Referrals | Other Board Matters | Referral Matrix and New Referrals | | |
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PAR 26-022
| 14. | Receive a preliminary response to Board Referral No. 2026.11 (Wendy Root-Askew) seeking a California Public Employees' Retirement System (CALPERS) and Covered California Presentation. | Preliminary Analysis Report | Receive a preliminary response to Board Referral No. 2026.11 (Root Askew) seeking a California Public Employees' Retirement System (CALPERS) and Covered California Presentation. | | |
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OBM 26-115
| 15. | County Administrative Officer Comments | Other Board Matters | County Administrative Officer Comments | | |
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OBM 26-116
| 16. | Board Comments | Other Board Matters | Board Comments | | |
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A 26-352
| 17. | Wendy Rockne MD Inc. Agreement | BoS Agreement | a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Wendy Rockne MD Inc. to provide general and critical care surgical services for the period September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 with an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate; and
b. Authorize the CEO or a designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not cause an increase of more than 10% ($100,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $1,100,000. | | |
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A 26-345
| 18. | OCHIN Amendment No. 4 | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Oregon Community Health Information Network, Inc. (OCHIN), for the utilization of a combined Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Practice Management (PM) System extending the term an additional three years (September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029), for a revised full term of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2029 and adding $5,434,667 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $15,414,667; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement that do not in total exceed 10% ($670,000) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of services, for a revised total not to exceed agreement amount of $16,084,667. | | |
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A 26-346
| 19. | Stericycle Agreement | BoS Agreement | a. Ratify the execution by the Director of Health Services or designee of a non-standard Agreement with Stericycle, Inc., for hazardous medical waste retrieval and disposal services, for a maximum County obligation of $140,000 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029;
b. Approve the recommendation of the Director of Health Services or designee to accept all non-standard provisions in the Agreement, including insurance, limitation of liability and indemnification; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($14,000) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum amount of $154,000. | | |
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A 26-353
| 20. | MOU Monterey County Office of Education | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Monterey County Office of Education to support the goals of the Behavioral Health Student Services Act (“BHSSA”) Grant awarded to the County of Monterey in the total Agreement amount of $12,698 for the term beginning July 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three (3) future amendments to the MOU that do not exceed 10% ($1,270) of the original MOU amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount of $13,968. | | |
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RES 26-125
| 21. | Social Services $800,000 Budget Increase | BoS Resolution | Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to:
amend the Social Services budget by increasing appropriations and revenues by $800,000 for Fund 1001, Appropriations Unit SOC105, Account 61805 of the Fiscal Year Adopted 2026-27 budget to provide building maintenance and improvements to new county-owned building at 1000 South Main Street, Salinas (4/5ths Vote). | | |
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A 26-360
| 22. | ADO FY 26-27 Professional Services Agreement with Taylor & Dolowich, A Professional Law Corporation | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Taylor & Dolowich, A Professional Law Corporation for legal representation in indigent adult criminal cases for the Alternate Defender Office (ADO), with a term of September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 in the amount of $87,500; and
b. Approve non-standard insurance provisions in the PSA as recommended by the Public Defender. | | |
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ORD 26-010
| 23. | Adopt ordinance for TOT Ballot Measure | Ordinance | Adopt 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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26-714
| 24. | a. Approve and authorize the Executive Director of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) to execute a retroactive month-to-month Lease Agreement, effective July 1, 2026, with Laborers’ Local 270 for use of the main hall and two (2) addit | General Agenda Item | Approve and authorize the Executive Director of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) to execute a retroactive month-to-month Lease Agreement, effective July 1, 2026, with Laborers’ Local 270 for use of the main hall and two (2) additional rooms at their Salinas Hall facility at 117 Pajaro Street to conduct a pre-apprenticeship training program, for an amount not to exceed $2,000 per month, for a total annual amount of $24,000. | | |
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26-723
| 25. | Conflict of Interest Code of the Office of the Auditor-Controller | General Agenda Item | Adopt a Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Office of the Auditor-Controller. | | |
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26-738
| 26. | Adopt the updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Service Employees International Union (SEIU, or the Union) Local 521 (Unit R) to incorporate executed side letters of agreement into a consolidated Agreement. | General Agenda Item | Adopt the updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Service Employees International Union (SEIU, or the Union) Local 521 (Unit R) to incorporate executed side letters of agreement into a consolidated Agreement. | | |
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26-740
| 27. | Adopt the executed side letter agreement with California Nurses Association (CNA, or Association), representing bargaining unit S to extend the term of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through November 30, 2026. | General Agenda Item | Adopt the executed side letter agreement with California Nurses Association (CNA, or Association), representing bargaining unit S to extend the term of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through November 30, 2026. | | |
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26-741
| 28. | November 3, 2026 General Election | General Agenda Item | a. Authorize the Registrar of Voters to consolidate and provide specified election services to certain districts relating to the November 3, 2026 General Election, and;
b. Appoint candidates to governing boards of various districts where the number of persons who filed a declaration of candidacy do not exceed the number of offices to be filled at the November 3, 2026 General Election, and;
c. Solicit candidates for appointment of qualified persons to governing board member positions where no person or an insufficient number have filed a declaration of candidacy, as set forth in the attached Exhibits. | | |
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RES 26-131
| 29. | Approve the property tax transfer resolution for the proposed Paraiso Hot SpringsSphere of Influence Amendment | BoS Resolution | Approve the property tax transfer resolution for the proposed Paraiso Hot Springs Sphere of Influence Amendment and Annexation to the Mission Soledad Fire Protection District. | | |
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26-753
| 30. | Sheep-Goat Herder Parity | General Agenda Item | Authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support maintaining wage parity for sheep and goat herders in California, which is necessary to maintain the wildfire risk reduction services goats provide throughout the state. | | |
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26-755
| 30.1 | BoS 08-20-2026 D1 DF_Tradicion Por Siempre | General Agenda Item | Approve expenditure of $10,000 from the Board of Supervisors (District 1) discretionary funds to Tradición Por Siempre to support the annual El Grito Celebration in East Salinas commemorating Mexican Independence Day. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA) | | |
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26-734
| 31. | PLN190180 - MATTHEWS (CSED) | 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;
b. Accept a Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed covering approximately 38,768 square feet of environmentally sensitive habitats, remnant native sand dune habitats, habitats of rare, endangered and sensitive native plants and animals, and visually prominent areas, at 1484 Bonifacio Road, Pebble Beach, (Assessor’s Parcel Number 008-341-009-000) to satisfy a condition of approval related to Zoning Administrator Resolution No. 20-020 (Planning File No. PLN1901810);
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 - PLN190180, Matthews Patrick H. TR, 1484 Bonifacio Road, Pebble Beach, Assessor’s Parcel Number 008-341-009-000, Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone.) | | |
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RES 26-121
| 32. | Measure AA carryover report | BoS Resolution | Adopt a resolution authorizing the County Administrative Office and Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget and administer Measure AA reimbursements as follows:
1. Increase appropriations by $2,400,000 in General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses Entity 105014, Expense Category 70000 Other Charges, financed by Assigned Fund Balance - Measure AA Sales Tax (1001-30215) (4/5ths vote required);
2. Increase appropriations by $2,400,000 in General Fund 1001, Recreation Services Entity 320010, Expense Categories 61000 Services and Supplies ($100,000) and 72000 Capital Assets ($2,300,000), financed by an Intrafund Reimbursement from General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses Entity 105014 (4/5ths vote required);
3. Increase appropriations by $300,000 in Laguna Seca Recreation Area Fund 2030, Entity 320014, Expense Category 72000 Capital Assets, financed by Restricted Net Position-Measure AA (2030-31018) (4/5ths vote required); and
4. Process Intrafund Reimbursements from General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses Entity 105014, to General Fund 1001, Recreation Services Ent | | |
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26-721
| 33. | Receive update on 2024 Grant Application | General Agenda Item | a. Receive an update on the 2024 grant application submitted to Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects grant program, to request funding for the Palo Colorado Road Storm Damage Repair Project as the 2024 grant opportunity was recently rescinded; and
b. Ratify the submittal of the 2026 grant application to the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects competitive grant opportunity for the Palo Colorado Road Storm Damage Repair Project;
c. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP), or designee, to act as the agent for the County of Monterey in processing all documentation to secure these funds; and
d. Direct PWFP to return to the Board for approval prior to acceptance of any grant award(s). | | |
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26-758
| 34. | Addenda/Supplemental | General Agenda Item | Addenda/Supplemental
Removed Item No. 8 under Scheduled Matters
Revised the title and Board Report of Item No. 9 under Scheduled Matters
Added Item No. 30.1 under General Government - Consent | | |
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