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CS 26-041
| 1. | BoS 10-13-2026 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) Wilson, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 25CV003444)
(2) Anthony Johnson (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ11357689 and ADJ12088403)
(3) Judith Kirnon (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ2775743)
(4) Joanne Piffero-Lopez (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ12532774)
(5) Veronica Olguin (Worker's Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ20577406)
(6) Jane Doe v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 26CV004231)
b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the Public Defender.
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. | | |
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CR 26-119
| 2. | Ceremonial Resolution - Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution proclaiming October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) | | |
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CR 26-120
| 3. | Ceremonial Resolution - County of Monterey Employee Giving Campaign | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution to proclaim the weeks of October 19, 2026, through November 20, 2026 as the County of Monterey Employee Giving Campaign of 2026. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) | | |
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CR 26-121
| 4. | Ceremonial Resolution - FreeLife Ministries | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution recognizing FreeLife Ministries for 35 Years of Service to Men, Families and the Community. (Supervisor Alejo) (P) | | |
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CR 26-122
| 5. | Ceremonial Resolution - Dan Baldwin | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution honoring Daniel R. Baldwin for his leadership and service to Monterey County. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) | | |
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CR 26-123
| 6. | Ceremonial Resolution - Chief Deputy Jason Smith | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution commending Chief Deputy Jason Smith upon his retirement after 29 years of public service with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. (Supervisor Root Askew) (NP) | | |
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OBM 26-133
| 7. | See Supplemental Sheet | Other Board Matters | See Supplemental Sheet | | |
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OBM 26-052
| 8. | 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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26-854
| 9. | CSAC Board Nomination for 2026-27 | Appointment | Nominate one member of the Board of Supervisors to serve on the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Board of Directors, and one member of the Board of Supervisors to serve as alternate, for a one-year term of office commencing on November 30, 2026. | | |
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26-838
| 10. | Commission on the Status of Women | General Agenda Item | It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Receives a presentation on the history, statistics, and recommendations from the Commission on the Status of Women, a commission used to advocate for women in the County of Monterey. | | |
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RES 26-162
| 11. | 2026 El Nino Proclamation | BoS Resolution | a. Receive a presentation on El Niño from the National Weather Service (NWS) and a presentation on winter storm preparation from the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks, and the Water Resources Agency; and
b. Adopt a resolution proclaiming a Local Emergency for the 2026-2027 El Niño Event; and
c. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Department of Emergency Management’s FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations $297,104 (1001-104002-61000), financed by a decrease in contingencies (1001-105011), to replenish the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) budget ahead of the El Niño winter (4/5ths vote required); and
d. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Contingency’s FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations $107,000 (1001-105011-73000) financed by a decrease in contingencies appropriations (1001-105011-76000); and
e. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Monterey County Water Resources Agency’s FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations $107,000 (1501-930001-6 | | |
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A 26-373
| 12. | Axon Drones | BoS Agreement | Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute Quote-8033009-46289LG with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Axon Air Drones retroactive to September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2034 in the amount of $3,034,343. | | |
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RES 26-130
| 13. | DSH JBCT and DSH EASS | BoS Resolution | a. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations in (1001-230013-60000) in the amount of $1,346,209 financed by the increase in revenue from the DSH in (1001-230013-44285). (4/5ths vote required); and
b. Amend the Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget (1001-230013-60000) to add one (1) Sheriff’s Sergeant position and one (1) Accountant I position that will be assigned to the Jail Based Competency Treatment and Early Access and Stabilization Services programs as detailed in the contracts with the Department of State Hospitals (4/5ths vote required); and
c. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a Non-standard Agreement with the State of California Department of State Hospitals, to continue the regional Jail Based Competency Treatment program, retroactive to July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $7,652,891; and
d. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a Non-Standard Agreement with the Sta | | |
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26-829
| 14. | 180-day Waiver CalPERS - M.Tunzi | General Agenda Item | Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Waive the 180-day “waiting period” for CalPERS retiree Marc Tunzi, M.D. to return to work to fill a critically needed position; and
b. Confirm the appointment of retiree Marc Tunzi, M.D. as a temporary extra help retired annuitant to perform the essential duties of the Assistant Director Family Practice Residency Program no sooner than November 1, 2026. | | |
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26-850
| 15. | H.R.1 and State Policy Changes | General Agenda Item | a. Receive a presentation from the Central California Alliance for Health on emerging coverage gaps and safety-net challenges resulting from H.R.1 and State Policies;
b. Receive an overview of anticipated impacts resulting from federal budget reconciliation H.R.1 and parallel state-level Medi-Cal policy changes to the County’s healthcare system from staff at Natividad Medical Center and the Health Department; and
c. Provide direction to staff as appropriate. | | |
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RES 26-165
| 16. | Measure AA PWFP Road Plan FY26-27 | BoS Resolution | a. Receive a presentation for the proposed FY 2026-27 Measure AA Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) Roads plan, consisting of nineteen (19) road projects funding requests from Public Works, Facilities and Parks; and
b. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Administrative Office and the Auditor-Controller’s Office to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget and execute related transfers as follows to effectuate the approval of the nineteen (19) projects (4/5th vote required):
1. Increase appropriations by $12,500,000 in Road Fund 1201, Roads and Bridges Entity 320015, Expense Category 61000 Services and Supplies ($500,000) and 72000 Capital Assets ($12,000,000), financed by an Operating Transfer In from General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses 105014; and
2. Transfer funds from General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses 105014, to Road Fund 1201, Roads and Bridges Entity 320015, for a total amount not to exceed $12,500,000, based on verified monthly departmental expense reports. | | |
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OBM 26-135
| 17. | New Referrals | Other Board Matters | Referral Matrix and (0) New Referrals | | |
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PAR 26-026
| 18. | BoS 10-13-2026 2026.16 (Alejo) Preliminary Analysis Response | Preliminary Analysis Report | Consider a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral Number 2026.19 (Alejo) seeking to expand eligibility to voluntarily serve on County of Monterey commissions, boards or committees to individuals who are employed within the County of Monterey, even if they reside outside of the County. | | |
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OBM 26-136
| 19. | County Administrative Officer Comments | Other Board Matters | County Administrative Officer Comments | | |
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OBM 26-137
| 20. | Board Comments | Other Board Matters | Board Comments | | |
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A 26-416
| 21. | Best Best & Krieger LLP Agreement | BoS Agreement | a. Authorize County Counsel to execute a retroactive agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for specialized attorney services, for a maximum County obligation of $300,000 for the term of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029; and
b. Authorize County Counsel to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($30,000) of the original agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed a revised maximum amount of $330,000. | | |
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A 26-417
| 22. | Law Office of Kelly S. Wachs Renewal & Amendment No. 3 | BoS Agreement | a. Authorize County Counsel to execute a Renewal and Amendment Number 3 to Agreement (A-16236) for specialized attorney services (“Agreement”) with the Law Offices of Kelly Wachs, P.C., for independent consulting and legal services with respect to employment-based immigration law matters for Natividad Medical Center, extending the agreement one year (retroactive to July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of April 10, 2021, through June 30, 2027, and adding $100,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $410,000; and
b. Authorize County Counsel to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($10,000) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $420,000. | | |
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A 26-414
| 23. | Tovar Strategies, Inc. Amd. No. 4 | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Standard Agreement No. A-17080 with Tovar Strategies Inc. dba TMD Creative Inc. to increase the agreement by $58,080 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $356,280 and to reduce the term by six months, for a revised term of October 15, 2023 through June 30, 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% ($35,628) of the agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $391,908. | | |
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A 26-436
| 24. | San Benito County Agreement | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an agreement between the County of Monterey and the County of San Benito, for the processing of applications for Emergency Medical Technician certification by the County of Monterey on behalf of the County of San Benito; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not significantly change the scope of services. | | |
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A 26-377
| 25. | Enterprise 2026 | BoS Agreement | a. Approve the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office request to utilize the existing Board-approved Master Lease Agreement with Enterprise FM Trust to replace seven (7) vehicles currently enrolled in the program.
b. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to execute seven (7) Open-End (Equity) Lease Rate Quotes, totaling $410,844 under the Master Lease Agreement with Enterprise FM Trust, for the replacement of seven (7) Sheriff’s Office vehicles; and further authorize continued replacement of these enrolled vehicles through the program. | | |
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26-828
| 26. | Introduction to adopt an ordinance approving Military Equipment Use Policy | General Agenda Item | a. Introduce, waive first reading, and set October 27, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance approving a military equipment use policy for the District Attorney’s Office pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
b. Provide direction to staff as appropriate. | | |
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A 26-430
| 27. | Prop. 47 Cohort IV-Step Up on Second Street, Inc. Amendment Number 2 | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Public Defender, Chief Assistant Public Defender, or designee to execute Amendment Number 2 to the Standard Agreement (A-17417) with Step Up on Second Street, Inc., retroactive to October 1, 2026, to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $500,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000 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 housing services; and
b. 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 $1,500,000 and do not significantly alter the scope of work. | | |
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26-832
| 28. | Board Policy G-122, Legislative Committee Roles and Responsibilities | General Agenda Item | Approve updates to Board Policy G-122, Legislative Committee Roles and Responsibilities | | |
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RES 26-157
| 29. | Conflict of Interest Code of the County Administrative Office | BoS Resolution | Adopt a Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the County Administrative Office. | | |
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26-840
| 30. | Correct FTE for CAO | General Agenda Item | Correct the Maximum Filled Full-Time Equivalency for the County Administrative Office due to clerical error affecting the Workforce Development Board and Sustainability Program Staffing. | | |
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26-849
| 31. | Agreement with Aon Risk Ins. Services West, Inc. for Risk advisory services | General Agenda Item | a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent to execute an Agreement with Aon Risk Insurance Services West, Inc. for insurance brokerage and risk advisory services for the County’s environmental, excess liability, fiduciary liability, and other insurance programs as directed, at no direct cost to the County, with compensation paid solely through insurer commissions, for the period of execution through June 30, 2029; and
b. Approve non-standard indemnification and limitation of liability provisions in the Agreement, as recommended by the Risk Manager. | | |
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RES 26-161
| 32. | a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) Number 98-394 Appendix A and B to adjust the salary ranges of the Maintenance Painter classification, the Public Health Microbiologist classification series, the Public Health Nutritionist classi | BoS Resolution | Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) Number 98-394 Appendix A and B to adjust the salary ranges of the Maintenance Painter classification, the Public Health Microbiologist classification series, the Public Health Nutritionist classification series, and the Revenue Officer classification series effective in the current pay period beginning October 3, 2026, as indicated in Attachment A; and
b. Direct the Human Resources Department and the Auditor-Controller’s Office to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management (HRM) System. | | |
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26-852
| 33. | Approve BC Charter | General Agenda Item | Approve the updated Budget Committee Charter and authorize the County Administrative Office to publish the Charter as the governing document for the Budget Committee. | | |
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RES 26-164
| 34. | BoS 10-13-26 Reallocate Risk MAII to Risk MAIII | BoS Resolution | Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend the FY 2026-27 Office of County Counsel Adopted Budget (Department 1210, Unit 121002) to reallocate one (1) Risk Management Analyst II to one (1) Risk Management Analyst III, as indicated in Attachment A, effective October 17, 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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26-831
| 35. | Amend the Housing and Community Development Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation, Fund 1271, Department 31006, to increase appropriations by $111,679.95 funded with prior year’s fund balance. (4/5th vote required) | General Agenda Item | a. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Housing and Community Development FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation, Fund 1271, Department 31006, expense category 73000, to increase appropriations by $111,679.95 funded with prior year’s fund balance. (4/5ths vote required) | | |
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| 36. | PLN110194-AMD1 - Palo Alto | 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 0.43 acres at 36584 Highway 1, Carmel, (Assessor’s Parcel Number 243-251-024-000) to satisfy a condition of approval related to Chief of Planning, Resolution Number 22-015 (Planning File No. PLN110194-AMD1);
c. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed; and
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 - PLN110194-AMD1, PALO AALTO LLC, 36584 Highway 1, Carmel, Assessor’s Parcel Number 243-251-024-000, Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone.) | | |
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A 26-435
| 37. | Approve MOU with MPRR | BoS Agreement | a. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Monterey (County) and Mountain Pacific Railroad, LLC (MPRR) for the railroad spur crossing across Dolan Road; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) or designee to execute the Agreement. | | |
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