County of Monterey  
Board of Supervisors Chambers  
168 W. Alisal St., 1st Floor  
Salinas, CA 93901  
Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised  
Wednesday, December 7, 2022  
10:30 AM  
Board of Supervisors  
Chair Supervisor Mary L. Adams - District 5  
Vice Chair Supervisor Luis A. Alejo - District 1  
Supervisor John M. Phillips - District 2  
Supervisor Chris Lopez - District 3  
Supervisor Wendy Root Askew - District 4  
Important Notice Regarding COVID 19  
Based on AB361 and recommendation of the Monterey County Health Officer, in order to minimize  
the spread of the COVID 19 virus, please do the following:  
1. While the Board chambers remain open, you are strongly encouraged to observe the live stream of  
If you attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person, it is recommended to maintain appropriate  
social distancing, i.e., maintain a 6-foot distance between yourself and other individuals.  
2. If you choose not to attend the Board of Supervisors meeting but desire to make general public  
comment, or comment on a specific item on the agenda, you may do so in two ways:  
a.submit your comment via email by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the Board meeting. Please  
submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at cob@co.monterey.ca.us. In an effort to assist the  
Clerk in identifying the agenda item relating to your public comment please indicate in the Subject  
Line, the meeting body (i.e. Board of Supervisors Agenda) and item number (i.e. Item No. 10). Your  
comment will be placed into the record at the Board meeting.  
b. you may participate through ZOOM. For ZOOM participation please join by computer audio at:  
OR to participate by phone call any of these numbers below:  
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)  
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)  
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)  
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)  
+1 253 215 8782 US  
+1 301 715 8592 US  
Enter this Meeting ID number: 224397747 when prompted. Please note there is no Participant Code,  
you will just hit # again after the recording prompts you.  
You will be placed in the meeting as an attendee; when you are ready to make a public comment if  
joined by computer audio please Raise your Hand; and by phone please push *9 on your keypad.  
Aviso importante sobre COVID 19  
Según AB361 y la recomendación del Oficial de Salud del Condado de Monterey, para minimizar la  
propagación del virus COVID 19, haga lo siguiente:  
1. Mientras las cámaras de la Junta permanezcan abiertas, se le recomienda encarecidamente que  
observe la transmisión en vivo de las reuniones de la Junta de Supervisores en  
Si asiste a la reunión de la Junta de Supervisores en persona, se recomienda mantener un  
distanciamiento social adecuado, es decir, mantener una distancia de 6 pies entre usted y otras  
personas.  
2. Si elige no asistir a la reunión de la Junta de Supervisores pero desea hacer comentarios del  
público en general, o comentar sobre un tema específico de la agenda, puede hacerlo de dos  
maneras:  
Envíe su comentario por correo electrónico antes de las 5:00 p.m. el lunes anterior a la reunión de la  
Junta. Envíe su comentario al Secretario de la Junta a cob@co.monterey.ca.us. En un esfuerzo por  
ayudar al Secretario a identificar el ítem de la agenda relacionado con su comentario público, por  
favor indique en la Línea de Asunto, el cuerpo de la reunión (es decir, la Agenda de la Junta de  
Supervisores) y el número del ítem (es decir, el Ítem No. 10). Su comentario se colocará en el  
registro en la reunión de la Junta.  
B. puede participar a través de ZOOM. Para participar en ZOOM, únase por audio de computadora  
O para participar por teléfono llame a cualquiera de los siguientes números:  
+1669900 6833 EE. UU. (San José)  
+ 1346248 7799 EE. UU. (Houston)  
+1312626 6799 EE. UU. (Chicago)  
+1929205 6099 EE. UU. (Nueva York)  
+1 253215 8782 EE. UU.  
+1 301 715 8592 EE. UU.  
Ingrese este número de identificación de la reunión: 224397747 cuando se le solicite. Tenga en  
cuenta que no hay un código de participante, simplemente presionará # nuevamente después de que  
la grabación le indique.  
Se le colocará en la reunión como asistente; cuando esté listo para hacer un comentario público si se  
le une el audio de la computadora, levante la mano; y por teléfono, presione * 9 en su teclado.  
The Board of Supervisors welcomes you to its meetings, which are regularly scheduled each Tuesday. Your  
interest is encouraged and appreciated. Meetings are held in the Board Chambers located on the first floor of  
the Monterey County Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St., Salinas, CA 93901.  
As a courtesy to others, please turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to entering the Board Chambers.  
ALTERNATE AGENDA FORMATS: If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate  
alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities  
Act of 1990 (42 USC Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof.  
Individuals with a disability requiring a modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in  
order to participate in the public meeting may make these requests to the Clerk of the Board Office.  
CEREMONIAL/APPOINTMENTS/OTHER BOARD MATTERS: These items may include significant  
financial and administrative actions, and items of special interest, usually approved by majority vote for each  
program. The regular calendar also includes “Scheduled Items,” which are noticed hearings and public  
hearings.  
CONSENT CALENDAR: These matters include routine financial and administrative actions, appear in the  
supplemental section by program areas, and are usually approved by majority vote.  
TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON A MATTER ON THE AGENDA: Walk to the podium and wait for  
recognition by the Chair. In order that all interested parties have an opportunity to speak, please be brief and  
limit your comments to the specific subject under discussion. Time limitations shall be at the discretion of the  
Chair, with equal time allocated to opposing sides of an issue insofar as possible. Allocated time may not be  
reserved or granted to others, except as permitted by the Chair. On matters for which a public hearing is  
required, please note that a court challenge to the Board’s action may be limited to only those issues raised at  
the public hearing or in correspondence delivered to the Board at or before the public hearing.  
TO ADDRESS THE BOARD DURING PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address  
comments to the Board concerning each agenda item and may comment when the Chair calls for general public  
comment for items that are not on the day's agenda. The timing of public comment shall be at the discretion of  
the Chair.  
DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION: Documents related to agenda items that are distributed to the Board less than  
72 hours prior to the meeting shall be available for public inspection at the Clerk of the Board Office, 168 W.  
Alisal Street, 1st Floor, Salinas, CA. Documents distributed to the Board at the meeting by County staff will be  
available at the meeting; documents distributed to the Board by members of the public shall be made available  
after the meeting.  
INTERPRETATION SERVICE POLICY: The Monterey County Board of Supervisors invites and  
encourages the participation of Monterey County residents at its meetings. If you require the assistance of an  
interpreter, please contact the Clerk of the Board located in the Monterey County Government Center, 168 W.  
Alisal St., Salinas - or by phone at (831) 755-5066. The Clerk will make every effort to accommodate  
requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible, and at a minimum 24 hours  
in advance of any meeting of the Board of Supervisors.  
La Cámara de Supervisores del Condado de Monterey invita y apoya la participación de los residentes del  
Condado de Monterey en sus reuniones. Si usted requiere la asistencia de un interprete, por favor comuníquese  
con la oficina de la Asistente de la Cámara de Supervisores localizada en el Centro de Gobierno del Condado  
de Monterey, (Monterey County Government Center), 168 W. Alisal, Salinas – o por teléfono al (831)  
755-5066. La Asistente hará el esfuerzo para acomodar los pedidos de asistencia de un interprete. Los  
pedidos se deberán hacer lo mas pronto posible, y a lo mínimo 24 horas de anticipo de cualquier reunión de la  
Cámara de Supervisores.  
All documents submitted by the public must have no less than ten (10) copies.  
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors must receive all materials for the agenda packet by noon on the Tuesday  
one week prior to the Tuesday Board meeting.  
Any agenda related writings or documents distributed to members of the County of Monterey Board of  
Supervisors regarding any open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the  
Clerk of the Board’s Office located at 168 W. Alisal St., 1st Floor, Salinas, California. during normal business  
hours and in the Board Chambers on the day of the Board Meeting, pursuant to Government Code §54957.5  
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NOTE: All agenda titles related to numbered agenda items are live web links. Click on the title to be  
directed to the corresponding Board Report.  
PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address comments to the Board concerning each  
agenda item. The timing of public comment shall be at the discretion of the Chair.  
Pursuant to AB361 some or all Supervisors may participate in the meeting by telephone or video  
conference.  
10:30 A.M. - Call to Order  
Roll Call  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Additions and Corrections by Clerk  
Appointments  
1.  
Attachments:  
2.  
Attachments:  
General Public Comments  
3.  
Scheduled Matters  
4.  
Attachments:  
4.1.  
Attachments:  
12:00 P.M. - Recess to Lunch  
1:30 P.M. - Reconvene  
Roll Call  
Scheduled Matters  
5.  
6.  
Attachments:  
7.  
Attachments:  
8.  
9.  
Attachments:  
Attachments:  
Other Board Matters  
County Administrative Officer Comments  
9.1.  
New Referrals  
9.2.  
Attachments:  
Referral Responses  
9.3.  
Attachments:  
9.4.  
Attachments:  
Board Comments  
Board Comments (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)  
9.5.  
Adjourn In Memory of Mike Owen and James Claypool  
Addenda/Supplemental  
Addenda/Supplemental  
10.  
Added under Scheduled AM  
4.1. a. Receive a broadband progress report from the Chief Information Officer; and  
b. Provide further direction as appropriate.  
Removed under Scheduled PM  
5. a. Receive information and provide direction regarding proposed amendments to Monterey County  
Code Chapter 7.90 and Titles 20.67 and 21.67 related to commercial cannabis retail operations; and  
b. Receive recommendations from the Cannabis Committee’s regarding the proposed amendments;  
and  
c. Direct staff to either immediately prepare proposed amendments or combine the amendments with  
the work currently being prepared by an outside consultant for Monterey County Code Chapter 7.90  
and Titles 20.67 and 21.67 by early 2023; and  
d. Provide further direction as appropriate.  
Added Other Board Matters section  
Other Board Matters  
County Administrative Officer Comments  
9.1 County Administrative Officer Comments  
New Referrals  
9.2 New Referrals  
Referral Responses  
9.3 Receive a status update in response to Board Referral No. 2021.19 seeking to  
create a Farmworker Resource Center that provides services and referrals in the  
community of Greenfield.  
9.4 a. Receive a verbal report update to Board Referral No. 2022.06 which sought an increase  
in funding allocated to the Virus Integrated Distribution of Aid (VIDA) to maintain operations  
through December 31, 2022; and  
b. Provide further direction, as appropriate  
Board Comments  
9.5 Board Comments  
Added to Adjournment  
Adjourn In Memory of Mike Owen and James Claypool