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Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/24/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Closed Session 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.; Open Session Reconvenes at 10:30 a.m. Join via Zoom at https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747 or in person at the address listed above
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CS 26-012 1.BoS 03-24-2026 Closed SessionClosed SessionClosed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items: a. 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): All Units b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the Natividad Medical Center Chief Executive Officer. c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will provide a performance evaluation for the County Administrative Officer. d. 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)   None None
CR 26-017 2.Ceremonial Resolution - Disabilities Awareness MonthCeremonial ResolutionAdopt a resolution proclaiming March as Disabilities Awareness Month. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P)   None None
CR 26-021 3.Ceremonial Resolution - Public Health Week 2026Ceremonial ResolutionAdopt a resolution designating the week of April 6 to April 12, 2026, as “National Public Health Week” in Monterey County. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P)   None None
CR 26-023 4.Ceremonial Resolution - Colonel William Norman 100th BirthdayCeremonial ResolutionAdopt a resolution honoring Colonel William C. “Clint” Norman on the occasion of his 100th Birthday. (Supervisor Daniels) (P)   None None
CR 26-026 5.Ceremonial Resolution - American Red Cross MonthCeremonial ResolutionAdopt a resolution proclaiming March 2026 as American Red Cross Month. (Supervisor Alejo) (P)   None None
CR 26-025 6.Ceremonial Resolution - 65th Anniversary of the United States Peace CorpCeremonial ResolutionAdopt a resolution honoring the 65th Anniversary of the United States Peace Corp. (Supervisor Daniels) (P)   None None
CR 26-032 7.Ceremonial Resolution - Gonzales High School Girls’ Soccer TeamCeremonial ResolutionAdopt a resolution recognizing the Gonzales High School Girls’ Soccer Team for their outstanding achievements as back-to-back Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress Division Champions and for advancing to the Central. (Supervisor Lopez) (NP)   None None
OBM 26-036 8.See Supplemental SheetOther Board MattersSee Supplemental Sheet   None None
OBM 26-037 9.General Public CommentOther Board MattersGeneral Public Comments   None None
26-258 10.Monterey County Children's Council Annual Report FY24-25General Agenda ItemIt is recommended that the Board of Supervisors: a. Receive a presentation on the Monterey County Children's Council Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Report from Council Chair Jose Ramirez, Chief Probation Officer; and b. Accept the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Report from the Monterey County Children's Council.   None None
26-229 11.First 5 Monterey County Annual Report UpdateGeneral Agenda ItemReceive and accept the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Report from First 5 Monterey County (a.k.a. Monterey County Children and Families Commission).   None None
26-203 12.Tobacco Retail License ProgramGeneral Agenda Itema. Receive a joint presentation from the County of Monterey Health Department, Environmental Health Bureau, District Attorney’s office, and Sheriff’s Office regarding Tobacco Retail License program updates, enforcement actions, grant activities, and next steps; and b. Provide further direction, as appropriate.   None None
26-268 13.Eucalyptus Pilot ProgramGeneral Agenda ItemReceive a verbal report related to the Eucalyptus Tree Removal Pilot Program.   None None
26-221 14.REF260002 - MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTGeneral Agenda ItemREF260002 - MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT a. Consider the 2025 Annual Progress Report for the Monterey County General Plan(s); b. Consider the 2025 Annual Progress Report for the 2024-2031 Housing Element; and c. Consider and provide direction regarding priorities for the 2026-2027 Long-Range Planning Work Program. Proposed CEQA Action: Not a project per Sections 15060(c)(1) and 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.   None None
26-274 15.Accept the Santa Rita Creek Drainage StudyGeneral Agenda Itema. Receive a presentation and accept the Santa Rita Creek drainage study through Bolsa Knolls; and b. Provide direction to staff on potential next steps.   None None
OBM 26-038 16.New ReferralsOther Board MattersReferral Matrix and New Referrals   None None
OBM 26-039 17.County Administrative Officer CommentsOther Board MattersCounty Administrative Officer Comments   None None
OBM 26-040 18.Board CommentsOther Board MattersBoard Comments   None None
26-279  2026 BOS Meeting ScheduleGeneral Agenda Item2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule   None None
26-220 19.Unit U Employment Agreement Template - NatividadGeneral Agenda Itema. Approve updates to the standard Employment Agreement for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) Unit U physician employees as indicated in Attachment A-Template Employment Agreement - Hospital Physician; b. Authorize updates to the agreement templates in accordance with local, federal, and/or state law, subject to review and approval by County Counsel; c. Authorize amendments to agreement templates that do not change salary ranges or provision of benefits, and, further, do not significantly change the scope of either party’s obligations or responsibilities, subject to review and approval by County Counsel; d. Authorize the Hospital Chief Executive Officer to execute agreements for contract employment with Unit U physicians and emergency temporary physicians, by use of the Board-approved standard employment agreement formats, including the benefits set forth herein as applicable, so long as the salary is within the approved salary range for the position, and costs of salary and benefits as applicable are within NMC’s approved fiscal year budget; and e. Direct the Human Resources Depar   None None
A 26-226 20.Amendments No. 15 & 16 to Locum Tenens Agreements per RFP #9600-61BoS AgreementAuthorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute amendments No. 15 to the agreements with Medical Search, LLC dba SUMO Medical Staffing (A-12896) and MDA Holdings, Inc. dba Medical Doctor Associates (A-12899), and amendment No. 16 to the agreement with AMN Healthcare Locum Tenens, Inc. (A-12897) for locum tenens physician referral services at NMC pursuant to Request for Proposals (RFP) #9600-61, extending the agreements an additional three (3) month period (April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026) for a revised full agreement term of August 1, 2015 through June 30, 2026; with no change to the total aggregate amount for all agreements not-to-exceed $22,700,000.   None None
A 26-062 21.NextGen Healthcare, Inc.BoS Agreementa. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with NextGen Healthcare, Inc., for the provision of licensing and software of electronic health record (EHR) and practice management solutions, including patient scheduling, billing, clinical documentation, and reporting tools, to support efficient healthcare delivery and compliance, for a total Agreement amount of $75,000 for a term of upon execution through June 30, 2029; b. Approve the recommendation of Director of Health Services to accept all non-standard provisions in Agreement, including indemnification and insurance provisions; c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($7,500) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly alter the scope of services, and do not exceed a maximum amount of $82,500; and d. Approve and authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute future Amendments, provided they do not exceed an aggregate amount of $200,0   None None
A 26-064 22.TAMC (ATPS & LTS)BoS Agreementa. Accept a $180,000 Grant Award from the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) related to the 2026 Monterey County Active Transportation Plan (ATP) and Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) Analysis to develop and support a comprehensive strategy to create walking, biking, and non-motorized transportation options for vulnerable and underserved persons through the County of Monterey; b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive non-standard Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with the State of California Department of Transportation in the amount of $180,000 for a term effective November 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028; c. Accept non-standard insurance and indemnification provisions in Agreement, as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and d. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement, subject to further County Counsel and County Auditor-Controller approval, where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work    None None
A 26-066 23.Raimi/Alta Planning+ Design, Inc.BoS AgreementApprove and authorize the Contracts and Procurement Officer or designee to execute an Acknowledgment and Consent, effective upon execution by the County of Monterey, to an Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Raimi + Associates, Inc. (“Raimi”) and Alta Planning + Design, Inc. (“Alta”) assigning from Raimi to Alta the rights and obligations of County Agreement No. A-16238, for the provision of strategic planning processing to include data gathering, graphic design services, and focus group facilitation.   None None
RES 26-036 24.Environmental Health Bureau Fee ScheduleBoS ResolutionConsider Adopting a Resolution to 1) amend Article I.E. of the County of Monterey Master Fee Resolution effective July 1, 2026 to adjust fees relating to oversight and services provided by the County of Monterey Health Department’s Environmental Health Bureau; and 2) find that adoption of this Resolution is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(8), as it modifies public agency fees to cover agency operating expenses.   None None
26-222 25.Unpermitted Food Vendor UpdateGeneral Agenda Itema. Receive an update on unpermitted food vendor enforcement progress, including coordination outcomes, barriers, and staff effectiveness; and b. Provide further direction to staff, as appropriate.   None None
A 26-082 26.Housing Resource CenterBoS Agreementa. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign Amendment No.1 to Agreement #5010-523 FY 2025-26 with Housing Resource Center of Monterey County to provide Housing and Family Stabilization Support Program services adding $550,000 for a new contract total of $2,900,000 with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; 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% ($290,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $3,190,000.   None None
26-210 27.Grant Award AgreementsGeneral Agenda ItemAdopt resolutions authorizing the District Attorney of the County of Monterey, on behalf of the County, to submit proposals to the California Department of Insurance, the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and the California Office of Traffic Safety, and to execute on behalf of the County the Grant Award Agreements including any extension or amendments thereof.   None None
A 26-078 28.PMAM AgreementBoS AgreementAuthorize the County Purchasing Agent or their designee to execute a non-standard revenue sharing agreement between the County of Monterey and PMAM Corporation for alarm permit licenses and support services which shall be effective upon execution for three (3) years and then shall auto-renew for one (1) year terms thereafter until terminated.   None None
RES 26-045 29.Sheriff 2026 Midyear JailHealthCareBoS ResolutionAuthorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations in SHE003 in the amount of $4,159,846 financed by a decrease in appropriations in General Fund 001, Contingencies Appropriation Unit CA002 (4/5ths vote required).   None None
RES 26-046 30.Sheriff 2026 Midyear RetirementBoS ResolutionAuthorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations in SHE001 in the amount of $584,365 financed by a release from Compensated Absences Assignment BSA 001 3115 (4/5ths vote required).   None None
26-184 31.Amendment #4 to Agreement with Plexus Global LLC to Extend the TermGeneral Agenda ItemApprove and authorize Risk Manager to execute Renewal and Amendment #4 to the Agreement between the County of Monterey and Plexus Global LLC, extending the term of the Agreement retroactively from January 27, 2026 to February 27, 2028 with a not to exceed amount of $50,000 to continue third party administrative services for the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) drug and alcohol testing program and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) clearinghouse services.   None None
RES 26-037 32.Moss Landing Proclamation ContinuanceBoS ResolutionAdopt 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.   None None
RES 26-038 33.June 2026 Primary Election Appropriations IncreaseBoS ResolutionAdopt a resolution to authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Elections Department’s FY2025-26 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations by $1,580,540 resulting from increased expenditures related to the Statewide Special Election in General Fund 001, Department 1410, Appropriations Unit ELE001, Unit 8064 financed by increased state reimbursement revenue 001-ELE001-1410-8064-5460 (4/5ths vote required).   None None
26-234 34.a. Approve and authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a non-standard agreement with Regional Government Services Authority (RGS) for the provision of human resources consulting services, in the amount of $22,700, for a term frGeneral Agenda Itema. Approve and authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a non-standard agreement with Regional Government Services Authority (RGS) for the provision of human resources consulting services, in the amount of $22,700 for a term from the date it is fully executed through December 31, 2026; b. Accept the non-standard indemnification, insurance, and dispute resolution terms and conditions as recommended by the Human Resources Department and County Counsel Office; and c. Approve and authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Agent or designee to execute future amendments, provided they do not exceed an aggregate amount of $30,000.   None None
26-237 35.Parson Advance StepGeneral Agenda ItemApprove and authorize advanced step placement for Kristina Parson at Step 5 of the Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector salary range, effective April 4, 2026, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Sections A.1.11.1, A.1.11.5, and A.5.1.   None None
26-244 36.June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary ElectionGeneral Agenda ItemAuthorize the Registrar of Voters to consolidate and provide specified election services to certain districts relating to the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election.   None None
A 26-076 37.Approve Purchase Right of Way Monterey HoldingsBoS Agreementa. Approve an Agreement to purchase a temporary construction easement between the County of Monterey and Monterey Holdings, LP, (APN 187-131-044), in the amount of $25,000 for right-of-way for the construction of the Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade Roundabout project, Project No. 1146; and b. Approve an Agreement for Driveway Maintenance between the County of Monterey and Monterey Holdings LP; and c. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) or their designee to execute the Agreement to purchase a temporary construction easement; and d. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) or their designee to execute the Agreement for Driveway Maintenance.   None None
A 26-080 38.Approve PSA with CONSOR North America, Inc. BPMPBoS Agreementa. Approve Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with CONSOR North America, Inc. to provide bridge design services for the Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program (BPMP) Paint Bridges Project located throughout the County of Monterey, County Project #1184, Federal Project #BPMPL-5944(140), Request for Proposals (RFP) #10948, for an initial term of three years effective March 24, 2026 to March 23, 2029, with the option to extend the term for two additional one-year periods, for an amount not to exceed $656,000; b. Approve additional term extensions for the PSA beyond the anticipated five-year term of RFP #10948 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 tha   None None
A 26-081 39.Approve Agreement with Platinum for Parcel PurchaseBoS Agreementa. Approve an Agreement for Purchase of Real Property to purchase 2.532 acres to transfer fee title between the County of Monterey and Platinum Partnership, LP, (APN 207-051-003), in the amount of $532,000 for right-of-way for the 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 (PWFP) or their designee to execute the Agreement for Purchase of Real Property to purchase a partial fee title. c. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) or their designee to accept the partial fee title and execute the Certificate of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation.   None None