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CS 26-035
| 1. | BoS 08-18-2026 Closed Session | Closed Session | Closed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items:
a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will confer regarding recruitment/appointment for the position of Natividad Medical Center Chief Executive Officer.
b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation:
(1) Estate of David Sand, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Case No. 523CV05805)
(2) Puga, et al. v. Monterey County, et al. (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Case No. 525CV04655)
c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation.
d. 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): Unit U
(2) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado
Employee Org | | |
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CR 26-101
| 2. | Ceremonial Resolution - Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Watch Parties | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution recognizing the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Watch Parties Organizers for their outstanding service to the community during the free FIFA World Cup watch parties. (Supervisor Alejo) (P) | | |
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CR 26-103
| 3. | 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 26-100
| 4. | Appointment - Soraya Zepeda | Appointment | Appoint Soraya Zepeda to the Monterey County Parks Commission representing District 1 with a term end date of August 18, 2030. (District Specific - District 1, Supervisor Alejo) | | |
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OBM 26-107
| 5. | See Supplemental Sheet | Other Board Matters | See Supplemental Sheet | | |
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OBM 26-108
| 6. | General Public Comment | Other Board Matters | General Public Comments | | |
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26-719
| 7. | GA Budget Reduction Strategies | General Agenda Item | Recommend one or more cost saving reduction options to the General Assistance program:
a. Implement a six-month annual time limit for temporary disabled recipients, and a three-month time limit for the non-disabled, employable recipients down to only three months on the program for a savings of $309,892; or
b. Implement a three-month annual time limit for non-disabled, employable recipients, and a $50 grant reduction (from $340 to $290), for a savings of $309,891; or
c. Implement a six-month annual time limit for temporary disabled recipients, and a $12 grant reduction (from $340 to $328), for a savings of $304,466; or
d. Implement a grant reduction only of $62, (from $340 to $278); or
e. Maintain the existing program and the General Fund covers the shortfall. | | |
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26-691
| 8. | Facilities MasterPlan Workshop #2 | General Agenda Item | a. Receive an update presentation on development of the Countywide Facilities Master Plan;
b. Provide direction to staff on development options to incorporate into the Final 2026 Facilities Master Plan. | | |
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ORD 26-011
| 9. | Point of Use-Point of Entry Ordinance | Ordinance | a. Consider introducing, waiving first reading, and setting September 1, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance to amend Monterey County Code Chapter 15.06 to authorize and regulate point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) water treatment for new construction on either a vacant existing lot of record or an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that would be served by either a domestic water system or a private well that would otherwise not meet primary drinking water standards (Board Referral No. 2024.10 (Church)); and
b. Proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action: Consider an Addendum to the 2010 Monterey County General Plan Environmental Impact Report for the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 15.06 of the Monterey County Code and consider finding that none of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental environmental impact report are present and that no subsequent or supplemental environmental impact report is required. | | |
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26-715
| 10. | PLN250332 - Gupta | General Agenda Item | PLN250332 - GUPTA OM PRAKASH & RATINA TRS (DISTRICT 5)
Continued from July 17, 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 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 a Commercial Vacation rental | | |
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OBM 26-109
| 11. | New Referrals | Other Board Matters | Referral Matrix and one New Referrals | | |
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PAR 26-017
| 12. | Board Referral 2026-10 Flag Policy - Pride Flag | Preliminary Analysis Report | Receive a preliminary response to Board Referral Number 2026.10 (Root Askew) to review and recommend updates to Board Policy G-146 related to ceremonial display of the Pride Flag to establish a consistent approach for recognizing Pride Month through flag display practices at County facilities and parks. | | |
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OBM 26-110
| 13. | County Administrative Officer Comments | Other Board Matters | County Administrative Officer Comments | | |
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OBM 26-111
| 14. | Board Comments | Other Board Matters | Board Comments | | |
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A 26-338
| 15. | Change Healthcae Renewal & Amendment No. 3 | BoS Agreement | a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute renewal & amendment No. 3 to the agreement (A-14454) with Change Healthcare for software and maintenance services, extending the agreement an additional one-year period (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2027 and adding $604,424 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $5,996,245; and
b. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center or a designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($445,106) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $6,441,351. | | |
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RES 26-116
| 16. | Consolidate Hospital Info Systems Support Tech with Information Technology Systems Analyst I | BoS Resolution | a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) Appendices A and B to consolidate the Hospital Information Systems Support Technician classification with the Information Technology Systems Analyst I; and
b. Direct the County Administrative Office, and Auditor-Controller’s Office to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) system, effective August 8, 2026. | | |
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A 26-344
| 17. | Tovar Strategies, Inc. Amendment No. 3 | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Standard Agreement with Tovar Strategies Inc. dba TMD to provide professional media specialist and outreach services for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $298,200 for the term beginning October 15, 2023 through December 31, 2027; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the agreement that do not exceed 10% ($29,820) of the agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $328,020. | | |
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A 26-340
| 18. | Agreement with First Five | BoS Agreement | a. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to sign a two-year grant funded Agreement in the award amount of $56,038 with First 5 Monterey County to support the Probation Department’s Child Advocate Program for a term retroactive to July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028; and
b. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not exceed an aggregate award amount of $200,000 per fiscal year and fall within the signing authority of the County Purchasing Agent or designee subject to County Counsel review. | | |
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A 26-341
| 19. | FY 26-27 MOU with MCOE for Children's Council Coordination | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) for the shared costs related to the Children’s Council coordination services for a term retroactive to July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, for a reimbursable amount of up to $14,050; and
b. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute future amendments to the MOU, 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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A 26-347
| 20. | Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Guardian PSBI, Inc. dba G2 Public Safety Backgrounds | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement A-17069 with Guardian PSBI, Inc. dba G2 Public Safety Backgrounds to provide pre-employment background investigation services for the Probation Department, to update the fee schedule, extend the term of the Agreement for three (3) additional years through August 31, 2029, for a revised term of August 28, 2023 through August 31, 2029, and to increase the Agreement’s amount by $264,100 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $496,000; and
b. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute future amendments to the Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($49,600) of the Agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of services, for a not to exceed maximum amount of $545,600. | | |
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A 26-323
| 21. | CAA Shared Systems MOU 5-year 2026-2031 | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the County of Monterey, on behalf of the County Assessor or their designee to sign a Shared Systems Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the California Assessors’ Association and the California Board of Equalization to participate in a Statewide Network Group for information technology services, systems support, and maintenance services to support assessment functions for a retroactive five (5) year term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031 in an amount not to exceed $15,000 per year for a total aggregate contract amount of not to exceed $75,000; and
b. Approve and authorize the Assessor or their designee to execute amendments that do not adversely affect the County liability and/or extend the term of the MOU beyond June 30, 2031. | | |
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WRAG 26-236
| 22. | Conflict of Interest -WRA August | WR General Agenda | Adopt a Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency. | | |
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RES 26-122
| 23. | Reclassification and Reallocation of positions (CAO-Homelessness Div.) | BoS Resolution | Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend the FY 2026-27 County Administrative Office Homelessness Strategies and Initiatives Division Adopted Budget (1001-105008) to approve the reallocation and reclassification of one (1) Management Analyst I to one (1) Management Analyst II and one (1) Management Analyst II to one (1) Management Analyst III as indicated in Attachment A, effective in the current pay period beginning August 22, 2026; and, (REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL)
b. Direct the County Administrative Office and the 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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26-717
| 24. | a. Authorize the Director of Human Resources Department, or designee, to execute a Student Intern Placement Agreement between California State University, Northridge and the County of Monterey for placement of students in the Health Department under the B | General Agenda Item | a. Authorize the Director of Human Resources Department, or designee, to execute a Student Intern Placement Agreement between California State University, Northridge 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 the date it is fully executed 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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A 26-343
| 25. | Approve PSA with CONSOR for Boronda Road Bridge | BoS Agreement | a. Approve Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with CONSOR North America, Inc. to provide bridge design services for the Boronda Road Bridge Replacement Project located in Carmel Valley, County Project #1181, Federal Project #BPMPL-5943(150), Request for Proposals (RFP) #10964, for an initial term of three years effective August 18, 2026 to August 17, 2029, with the option to extend the term for two additional one-year periods, for an amount not to exceed $835,000;
b. Approve additional term extensions for the PSA beyond the anticipated five-year term of RFP #10964 with no change in the scope of work or increase to the dollar amount to allow continuity of services initiated during the anticipated five-year term of the PSA, subject to review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Counsel; and
c. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks or their 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% ($83,500) of the original approved PSA am | | |
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A 26-355
| 26. | Accept DCIP Grant Program for Jolon Road | BoS Agreement | a. Receive an update on the 2026 grant proposal submitted to United States Department of War, Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) grant program, to request funding for the Jolon Road Safety Improvement Project;
b. Ratify the submittal of the 2026 grant proposal to the DCIP grant program for the Jolon Road Safety Improvement Project;
c. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP), or designee, to act as the agent for the County of Monterey (County) in processing all documentation to apply for and accept the DCIP award and effectuate these funds on behalf of the County; and
d. Add the Jolon Road Safety Improvement Project to the Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Annual Work Program for Road Fund. | | |
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26-739
| 27. | Addenda/Supplemental | General Agenda Item | Addenda/Supplemental
Revised title on Item No. 9 under Scheduled Matters and attached a Revised Board Report
Attached a Revised Board Report on Item No. 15 under Natividad Medical Center - Consent
Revised the title of Item No. 23 under General Government - Consent and attached a Revised Board Report
Attached a Revised Board Report on Item No. 24 under General Government - Consent | | |
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