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CS 26-020
| 1. | BoS 05-19-2026 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) Mario Gonzalez, et al. v. State of California, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV004194 (as lead coordinated case, including subordinate Monterey County cases: 24CV000215; 24CV000421; 24CV000428; 24CV000848;24CV000904; 24CV001269; 25CV004183; and Santa Cruz case: 23CV03022)
(2) William Miller, WCAB ADJ16551184, ADJ16551185, ADJ16551186
(3) Israel Iglesias, ADJ21235180; ADJ21235052
b. 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 26-071
| 2. | Ceremonial Resolution - Older Americans Month | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution proclaiming May 2026 as “Older Americans Month” in Monterey County. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) | | |
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CR 26-072
| 3. | Ceremonial Resolution - Emergency Medical Services Week | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution proclaiming May 17 through May 28, 2026, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the Monterey County. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P) | | |
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CR 26-073
| 4. | Ceremonial Resolution - Nancy Ausonio | Ceremonial Resolution | Adopt a resolution in recognition of Nancy Ausonio's leadership and philanthropy for the Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries. (Supervisor Church) (NP) | | |
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OBM 26-071
| 5. | See Supplemental Sheet | Other Board Matters | See Supplemental Sheet | | |
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OBM 26-072
| 6. | General Public Comment | Other Board Matters | General Public Comments | | |
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RES 26-073
| 7. | Approval of Measure AA Projects | BoS Resolution | a. Receive a presentation and consider approval of three projects to be funded by Measure AA; and
b. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Administrative Office and Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget and execute related transfers as follows to effectuate the approval of the three projects (4/5th vote required):
1. Increase Measure AA revenue by $2,500,000 in General Fund 001 Appropriation Unit CAO019 Non-Program Revenue;
2. Increase appropriations by $2,500,000 in General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017 (Operating Transfer Out), financed by Non-Program Revenue;
3. Increase appropriations by $2,500,000 in Road Fund 002, Roads and Bridges Appropriation Unit PFP004, financed by an Operating Transfer in from General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017;
4. Transfer $2,500,000 from General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017, to Roads Fund 002, Road and Bridges Appropriation Unit PFP004. | | |
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ORD 26-004
| 8. | Military Use Presentation | Ordinance | Adopt an Ordinance to:
a. Approve a military equipment use policy for the Office of the Sheriff pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
b. Pursuant to the requirements of Assembly Bill 481 adopt a resolution determining that:
1. The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
2. The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil libe1ties.
3. If purchasing equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
4. Prior military equipment use complies with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance. | | |
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26-436
| 9. | Community Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CCAAP) | General Agenda Item | a. Receive a presentation from staff and Ascent Environmental on the public draft of the Community Climate Action & Adaptation Plan and the online platform that will be used for the 60-day public comment period; and,
b. Provide feedback on the public draft version of the Community Climate Action & Adaptation Plan; and,
c. Recommend that staff post the public draft of the Community Climate Action & Adaptation Plan for a public comment period of 60 days; and,
d. Provide direction to staff as needed. | | |
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26-432
| 10. | Approval for the acquisition of 1000 S. Main Street | General Agenda Item | a. Find that the subject property transfer is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 15061; and
b. Approve the Buyer’s Escrow Instructions between the County of Monterey and the Life Foundation Monterey, LLC, a California Limited Liability Corporation, to acquire one parcel including an approximately 99,000 square foot commercial building (the Property), located at 1000 South Main Street, Salinas California, 93901, for the purchase price of $7,000,000 including a separate estimated $20,000 escrow and due diligence related fees, for use by the Department of Social Services, pursuant to Government Code Section 25350.60; and
c. Authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the Buyer’s Escrow Instructions, and any related documents needed to complete the transaction, including, but not limited to, a Grant Deed and any future amendments to the Buyer’s Escrow Instructions, subject to the review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Counsel.
d. Adopt Budget Reso | | |
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OBM 26-073
| 11. | New Referrals | Other Board Matters | Referral Matrix and New Referrals | | |
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PAR 26-012
| 12. | Board Referral #2026.08, Bixby Bridge | Preliminary Analysis Report | Receive a preliminary response to Board Referral Number 2026.08 (Daniels) regarding implementing a 12-month moratorium on parking in the immediate vicinity of Bixby Bridge on Highway 1, in advance of the Memorial Day weekend start of the summer season. | | |
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OBM 26-074
| 13. | County Administrative Officer Comments | Other Board Matters | County Administrative Officer Comments | | |
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OBM 26-075
| 14. | Board Comments | Other Board Matters | Board Comments | | |
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26-474
| | 2026 BOS Meeting Schedule | General Agenda Item | 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule | | |
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A 26-150
| 15. | American Registry for Internet Numbers, LTD Agreement | BoS Agreement | Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to exercise the automatic annual renewal provision in the previously Board-approved Agreement (A-15520) with American Registry for Internet Numbers, LTD. (ARIN), permitting NMC to continue to obtain from ARIN dedicated Internet Protocol (IP) addresses enabling multi-provider Internet redundancy and NMC’s Business Continuity, beyond the initial term of (August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2024), subject to the termination provisions in the Agreement, with a not to exceed obligation of $2,000 per fiscal year, without change to the total agreement amount not to exceed $20,000. | | |
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A 26-152
| 16. | Peninsula Histopathology Laboratory, Inc. Renewal and Amendment No.2 | BoS Agreement | Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute renewal and amendment No. 2 to the agreement (A-15919) with Peninsula Histopathology Laboratory, Inc. for laboratory services, extending the agreement an additional one year period (April 18, 2026 through April 17, 2027) for a revised full agreement term of April 18, 2022 through April 18, 2027, and adding $300,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000. | | |
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26-363
| 17. | BHSA Exhibit J-18 & Exhibit K | General Agenda Item | a. Approve the incorporation of Exhibits J through J-18: Behavioral Health Services Act Eligibility and Compliance Requirements and Exhibit K: Individual Service Level Compliance Requirements as standard exhibits into the Behavioral Health Bureau’s standard agreement templates for use in contracted service agreements as applicable; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to make modifications to these exhibits as necessary to comply with future requirements issued by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), subject to review and approval by County Counsel. | | |
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26-399
| 18. | EMS Agency 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 26-145
| 19. | Renewal and Amendment No.1 to FHL Paramedic Service Provider Agreement | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Renewal and Amendment No. 1 to the Paramedic Service Provider Agreement between the County of Monterey and Fort Hunter Liggett Fire and Emergency Services to extend the term of the agreement for two years, for an aggregate term of March 15, 2023 to June 30, 2028 for the provision of paramedic services in the County of Monterey; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three future amendments that do not significantly change the scope of services. | | |
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A 26-146
| 20. | MHSA Telecare Corporation | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Mental Health Service Agreement with Telecare Corporation for the provision of skilled nursing services for Monterey County adults with primary diagnoses of organic brain syndrome, traumatic brain injury, medical debilitation, and severe mental illness, for a total agreement amount of $566,182 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($56,618) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed maximum amount over $622,800. | | |
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A 26-147
| 21. | MHSA Monterey Bay Guest Home, Inc | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Mental Health Service Agreement with Emmanuel Inneh DBA Monterey Bay Guest Home, Inc. (MBGH) for the provision of mental health services for Monterey County adult residents with severe psychiatric disabilities in a Board and Care facility, for a total agreement amount of $1,131,500 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($113,150) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed maximum amount over $1,244,650. | | |
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RES 26-066
| 22. | Behavioral Health Appropriations Increase | BoS Resolution | Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget for the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (023-8410-HEA012) to increase appropriations by $11,900,813 for operating expenditures to accommodate anticipated total costs, financed by an increase in Medi-Cal Federal Financial Participation revenue (023-8410-HEA012) of $11,900,813 (4/5ths vote required); and
b. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller and County Administrative Office to incorporate the changes in the FY 2025-26 Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau’s Adopted Budget (023-8410-HEA012) (4/5ths vote required). | | |
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A 26-148
| 23. | First 5 Monterey County Amendment No.4 | BoS Agreement | Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A-16869 with Monterey County Children and Families DBA First 5 Monterey County, for the provision to assist in the administration of the Medi-Cal program through the County-Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (CMAA) program, adding $20,000 for a total revised Agreement amount not to exceed $350,000 and extending the term two years for a revised Agreement term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2028. | | |
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A 26-149
| 24. | Pivot Interiors Amendment No.2 | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 2 with Pivot Interiors, Inc., for the provision of design, planning, delivery and installation services for new or existing office laboratory furniture or office panel systems on a per project basis, extending the term an additional five years for a new term of December 1, 2020 through June 30, 2031 and adding $150,000 for a new total agreement amount of $330,000; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve one future Amendment that does not exceed 10% ($9,000) of the original Agreement amount, does not significantly alter the scope of services, and does not exceed the maximum amount of $339,000. | | |
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A 26-156
| 25. | Amendment No.4 to Orbit Health, Inc Agreement | BoS Agreement | Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement A-16787 with Orbit Health Inc., (Orbit) for the placement of licensed mental health providers, extending the term for two additional years with a term of May 15, 2023 to May 31, 2028 and increasing the contract amount by $1,616,870 for a revised contract amount not to exceed $3,802,350. | | |
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A 26-162
| 26. | Creighton University Student Placement Agreement | BoS Agreement | a. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute the Student Placement Agreement (Agreement) with Creighton University with a term of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028 for the placement of students within the County of Monterey Health Department to complete internship/externship assignments as part of their respective field education and service-learning requirements; and
b. Approve the recommendation of the Director of Health Services to accept modifications to the Insurance and indemnification provisions of the Agreement. | | |
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A 26-160
| 27. | California State University Fresno Foundation | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with California State University Fresno Foundation for Child Welfare training for Family and Children’s Services staff for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, including nonstandard termination, indemnification, and confidentiality provisions, in the amount of $351,443; 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% ($35,144) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $386,587. | | |
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RES 26-069
| 28. | GA Appropriation Increase | BoS Resolution | Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to:
a. Amend the General Assistance (GA) Program Budget by increasing appropriations by $337,000 for Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC002 of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to provide entitlement benefits for an increased caseload in General Assistance (4/5ths vote required); and
b. Amend the Community Programs Budget by increasing revenue by $202,276 for Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC004 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget, resulting in a decrease in General Fund Contributions of $202,276 (4/5ths vote required); and
c. Amend Military & Veterans Affairs Budget by decreasing appropriations by $134,724 in Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC003 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget, resulting in a decrease in General Fund Contributions of $134,724 (4/5ths vote required). | | |
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A 26-166
| 29. | 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 an agreement with Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley to provide congregate meals, and home-delivered meals and nutrition education to seniors in the Salinas, North County and South Monterey County regions for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $597,961; and
b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($59,796) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $657,757. | | |
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A 26-151
| 30. | Guardian RFID 2026 | BoS Agreement | Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or their designee to execute a Renewal to the non-standard Agreement A-14778 between the County of Monterey and Codex Corp dba Guardian RFID, a radio-frequency identification technology system, effective May 26, 2026 to May 26, 2035 for a not to exceed amount of $478,160. | | |
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A 26-096
| 31. | 9-1-1 Services Agreement - 2026 | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications Department to sign the Agreement for 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Services and Governance with the cities and fire districts of Monterey County, the Monterey Peninsula Airport District, and other miscellaneous agencies in Monterey County who receive 9-1-1 call taking, dispatching, and other related services from the Emergency Communications Department for an initial term effective upon execution and continuing for a period of three years plus the remainder of the current fiscal year;
b. Approve and authorize an auto-renewal clause; and
c. Authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications Department to sign up to three future amendments to this agreement, including amendments to add new parties, when the amendments are approved by both County Counsel and the Emergency Communication Department’s Executive Board. | | |
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A 26-154
| 32. | ECD - ACH Monterey City | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications Department to sign a no cost Automated Clearing House Direct Deposit Authorization agreement with the City of Monterey, effective upon execution and until cancelled, to allow Automated Clearing House payments from the City; and
b. Accept nonstandard terms as recommended by the Director of the Emergency Communications Department. | | |
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A 26-158
| 33. | FY27 ECD CAD Maintenance | BoS Agreement | a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications Department to sign the 9th annual renewal between the County of Monterey and TriTech Software Systems, a division of CentralSquare Technologies, LLC., with a term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $415,243 which increases the agreement total to $3,179,016 for the maintenance and support agreement for the Department’s Computer Aided Dispatch System; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications Department to sign up to three additional renewals to this Agreement where each renewal will include a 5% annual escalator and may include additional support costs for changes to the Systems configuration. | | |
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26-421
| 34. | a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a non-standard agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for the provision of human resources consulting services related to base wage, job classification, and organizationa | General Agenda Item | a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a non-standard agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for the provision of human resources consulting services related to base wage, job classification, and organizational studies for the Monterey County Water Resources Agency, in the amount of $61,920 for a term from the date it is fully executed through June 30, 2027;
b. Accept the non-standard Indemnification and Royalties and Inventions terms and conditions as recommended by the Human Resources Department and County Counsel Office; and
c. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute future amendments, provided they do not exceed an aggregate amount of $100,000. | | |
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A 26-178
| 35. | DFM Agreement 2026 | BoS Agreement | a. Authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with DFM Associates for the licensing and support of the Elections Information Management System (EIMS) voter and election software for the period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031 for a total amount not to exceed $955,980; 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 future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($95,598) of the original agreement, do not significantly alter the scope of work and the aggregate amount will not exceed $1,051,578. | | |
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26-437
| 36. | 05-19-2026 D1 Discretionary Fund Request_Alliance on Aging | General Agenda Item | Approve expenditure of $10,000 from the Board of Supervisors (District 1) discretionary funds to reimburse Alliance on Aging for services and programs that support older adults and people with disabilities in Monterey County. | | |
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26-445
| 37. | 05-19-2026 D1 Discretionary Fund Request_ACES | General Agenda Item | Approve expenditure of $10,000 from the Board of Supervisors (District 1) discretionary funds to reimburse Asian Cultural Experience of Salinas (ACES) for the annual Asian Festival and other cultural and community activities supporting the history and multicultural identity of Salinas Chinatown. | | |
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A 26-168
| 38. | Approve Measure X PMP Update 2025 RA | BoS Agreement | a. Approve the Measure X Pavement Management Program Update 2025 Reimbursement Agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) for a term effective the execution date of the Agreement through June 30, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $250,000; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) or Director’s designee to execute the Reimbursement Agreement and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or change the approved Agreement amount. | | |
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26-422
| 39. | Reject all bids and readvertise for the San Ardo Sidewalk Project | General Agenda Item | a. Reject all bids received for construction of the Community of San Ardo Connection Project, Project No. 1178, Bid Package; and
b. Adopt Plans and Special Provisions for the San Ardo Sidewalk Project, Project No. 1178; and
c. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to advertise the “Notice to Bidders” in the Monterey County Weekly.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action: A Notice of Exemption was filed with the County Clerk and the State Clearinghouse on July 18, 2024, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15301 (c) Existing Facilities. | | |
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A 26-170
| 40. | TAMC Master Funding Agreement | BoS Agreement | Approve and Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) to execute a 3-year Master Funding Agreement between the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) and the County of Monterey for Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds, Transportation Development Act (TDA) 2% funds, and Regional Development Impact Fee (RDIF) funds for County projects, effective upon the date the Agreement is fully executed. | | |
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