County of Monterey  
Board of Supervisors Chambers  
168 W. Alisal St., 1st Floor  
Salinas, CA 93901  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
Tuesday, October 18, 2022  
9:00 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:  
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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.  
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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  
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distanciamiento social adecuado, es decir, mantener una distancia de 6 pies entre usted y otras  
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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.  
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hearings.  
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the Chair.  
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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.  
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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  
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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.  
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one week prior to the Tuesday Board meeting.  
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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.  
9:00 A.M. - Call to Order  
Roll Call  
Additions and Corrections for Closed Session by County Counsel  
County Counsel will announce agenda corrections and proposed additions, which may be  
acted on by the Board as provided in Sections 54954.2 of the California Government Code.  
Closed Session  
1. 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) County of Monterey, et al. v. Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp., et al.  
(United States District Court, Northern District Case No. 18CV02693)  
(2) DOE v. County of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior  
Court Case No. 22-CV003019)  
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.  
c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Board will  
provide direction to negotiators:  
(1) Designated representatives: Irma Ramirez-Bough and Ariana  
Hurtado  
Employee Organization(s): All Units  
(2) Designated representatives: Irma Ramirez-Bough and Ariana  
Hurtado  
Employee Organization(s): Units R and X  
d. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), the Board will  
confer with legal counsel regarding two matters of potential initiation of  
litigation.  
e. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, the Board will  
confer with real property negotiators:  
(1) Property: Laguna Seca Recreation Area  
Agency Negotiator(s): Randy Ishii, Director of Public Works Facilities  
and Parks, Charles J. McKee, County Counsel and Leslie J. Girard,  
County Counsel  
Negotiating Parties: A&D Narigi Consulting LLC and Friends of Laguna  
Seca  
Under negotiation: Price and terms  
Public Comments for Closed Session  
The Board Recesses for Closed Session Agenda Items  
Closed Session may be held at the conclusion of the Board's Regular Agenda, or at any other  
time during the course of the meeting, before or after the scheduled time, announced by the  
Chairperson of the Board. The public may comment on Closed Session items prior to the  
Board's recess to Closed Session.  
10:30 A.M. - Reconvene on Public Agenda Items  
Roll Call  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Additions and Corrections by Clerk  
The Clerk of the Board will announce agenda corrections and proposed additions, which  
may be acted on by the Board as provided in Sections 54954.2 of the California Government  
Code.  
Ceremonial Resolutions  
2. Adopt a resolution commending Joanne Leon, Housing and Community  
Development Permit Technician II, upon her retirement after  
thirty-three years of dedicated public service with the County of  
Monterey. (Supervisor Adams)  
Attachments:  
3. Adopt a resolution proclaiming October as National Women’s Small  
Business Month in the County of Monterey (Supervisor Askew)  
Attachments:  
4. Adopt a resolution honoring David Dresser as a Monterey County  
Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission’s Veteran of the  
Year for 2022. (Supervisor Adams)  
Attachments:  
5. Adopt a resolution honoring Jean-Jacques Murphy (“Jack”) as a  
Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory  
Commission’s Veteran of the Year for 2022. (Supervisor Adams)  
Attachments:  
6. Adopt a resolution Honoring Nadia Mendoza as a Monterey County  
Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission’s Veteran of the  
Year for 2022. (Supervisor Alejo)  
Attachments:  
7. Adopt a resolution honoring Gilbert Medina as a Monterey County  
Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission’s Veteran of the  
Year for 2022. (Supervisor Lopez)  
Attachments:  
8. Adopt a resolution honoring Juan Baltierra as a Monterey County  
Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission’s Veteran of the  
Year for 2022. (Supervisor Lopez)  
Attachments:  
9. Adopt a resolution proclaiming October as National Domestic Violence  
Awareness Month October, 2022. (Supervisor Adams)  
Attachments:  
10. Adopt a resolution honoring Darrell Sinclair as a Monterey County  
Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission’s Veteran of the  
Year for 2022. (Supervisor Phillips)  
Attachments:  
11. Adopt a resolution honoring Manny Palacios as a Monterey County  
Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission’s Veteran of the  
Year for 2022. (Supervisor Phillips)  
Attachments:  
12. Adopt a resolution honoring Lois Flint as a Monterey County Military  
and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission’s Veteran of the Year for  
2022. (Supervisor Phillips)  
Attachments:  
13. Adopt a resolution honoring Franco Pacheco as a Monterey County  
Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission’s Veteran of the  
Year for 2022. (Supervisor Askew)  
Attachments:  
14. Adopt a resolution honoring Nancy Hunter as a Monterey County  
Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission’s Veteran of the  
Year for 2022. (Supervisor Askew)  
Attachments:  
15. Adopt a resolution honoring Ian Oglesby as a Monterey County Military  
and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission’s Veteran of the Year for  
2022. (Supervisor Askew)  
Attachments:  
16. Adopt a resolution honoring Jerry Edelen as a Monterey County  
Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission’s Veteran of the  
Year for 2022. (Supervisor Askew)  
Attachments:  
Appointments  
17. Appoint Esther Malkin to the Housing Advisory Committee to fill an  
unexpired term ending on March 9, 2023. (Nominated By District 5,  
Supervisor Adams)  
Attachments:  
18. Reappoint Luz Garcia to the Monterey County Medical Care  
Committee with a term expiring on June 30, 2024. (Nominated By The  
Monterey County EMS Director)  
Attachments:  
19. Reappoint Ben Harvey to the Monterey County Emergency Medical  
Care Committee representing the City Managers Category with a term  
ending on June 30, 2024. (Nominated By The Monterey County EMS  
Director)  
Attachments:  
20. Reappoint Paul Wood to the Monterey County Emergency Medical  
Care Committee representing the City Managers Category with a term  
expiring on June 30, 2024.  
(Nominated By The Monterey County EMS Director)  
Attachments:  
21. 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 beginning on November 14, 2022.  
Attachments:  
22. Consider the appointment of delegates and alternates to the Rural  
County Representatives of California (RCRC), Golden State Finance  
Authority (GSFA), and Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) Board  
of Directors.  
Attachments:  
Approval of Consent Calendar – (See Supplemental Sheet)  
23. See Supplemental Sheet  
General Public Comments  
24. 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.  
Other Board Matters  
25. Approve a recommendation by the Legislative Committee to authorize  
letters to the Speaker of the Assembly and the President pro Tempore  
of the Senate requesting the appointment of Supervisor Luis Alejo to  
serve on the Middle Mile Advisory Committee (MMAC).  
Attachments:  
County Administrative Officer Comments  
26. County Administrative Officer Comments  
New Referrals  
27. New Referrals  
Attachments:  
Referral Responses  
28. Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No.  
2022.22 seeking to search for and open a District Office in  
Supervisorial District 1 within the East Salinas Zip Code 93905 area.  
Attachments:  
29. Receive a preliminary analysis report to Board Referral No. 2022.21  
which requests the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors office to augment  
their budget to cover all expenses for framed Board Resolutions, and to  
enhance the current Ceremonial Resolution template.  
Attachments:  
Board Comments  
30. Board Comments  
Read Out from Closed Session by County Counsel  
Read out by County Counsel will only occur if there is reportable action(s).  
Adjournment  
Supplemental Sheet, Consent Calendar  
Natividad Medical Center  
31. a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center  
(NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 4 to the agreement  
(A-14571) with Press Ganey Associates, LLC., for the addition of its  
eSurvey product, with no change to the agreement term of January 1,  
2020 through December 31, 2023, and adding $322,700 for a revised  
total agreement amount not to exceed $825,335.  
b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for NMC or his designee to  
execute up to three (3) future amendments to the Master Services  
Agreement which do not significantly alter the scope of work and do  
not cause an increase of more than ten percent (10%) ($41,479) of the  
original cost of the agreement.  
Attachments:  
Criminal Justice  
32. a. Approve and Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or  
Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to sign Amendment 3 (November 8,  
2022 to November 7, 2023) to the Request for Proposals (RFP)  
#10614, Religious Services for the Monterey County Jail, with Prison  
Ministry of America, in the amount of $80,581 for a new not to exceed  
contract cost of $475,829.  
Attachments:  
General Government  
33. a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Emergency  
Communications Department to sign a maintenance agreement for the  
Universal Power Supply at the Emergency Services Center with  
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. for a term of November 21,  
2022 through November 20, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $13,410;  
b. Approve the non-standard terms and conditions contained in the  
vendor’s contract pursuant to the recommendation of the Director of  
Emergency Communications Department;  
c. Authorize the Director of Emergency Communications Department  
to sign quotations for replacements parts and services with Mitsubishi  
Electric Power Products, Inc. generated under the terms and conditions  
of this Agreement; and  
d. Authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications  
Department to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement  
where amendments do not exceed 10% ($1,341) of the original  
agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of work  
and do not alter the non-standard terms.  
Attachments:  
34. Consider adoption of a resolution to authorize the Treasurer-Tax  
Collector to conditionally waive all penalties and interest on unpaid  
installments of the annual commercial cannabis business tax imposed on  
cultivation activities for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2022-2023, so  
long as the full amount due for that quarter is received by the  
Treasurer-Tax Collector on or before January 31, 2023.  
Attachments:  
35. Adopt a Resolution to:  
a. Approve the amendment to P-126 Monterey County 2022  
COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave and SB 114 Leave  
Implementation Policy; and  
b. Direct the Director of Human Resources and Auditor Controller  
Office to extend the Supplemental Paid Sick Leave and the SB 114  
Leave in the Advantage HRM/Payroll system.  
Attachments:  
36. Receive a report that provides periodic updates on Cannabis Program  
performance indicators.  
Attachments:  
37. a. Accept grant funds from the California Department of Transportation  
Sustainable Transportation Planning grant award in the amount of  
$248,596 to fund the Monterey County Zero Emissions Shared  
Mobility Study; and  
b. Authorize the Assistant County Administrative Officer or his  
designee to enter into and execute a restricted State of California Grant  
Agreement and all other grant documents as required by the  
Department of Transportation subject to review and approval of the  
Office of the County Counsel as to form and legality; and  
c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-23  
County Administrative Office Adopted Budget  
001-1050-CAO004-8054 to increase appropriations and estimated  
revenue by $248,596, funded by the augmentation of grant revenues  
from the California Department of Transportation. (4/5ths vote  
required).  
Attachments:  
38. Receive the action minutes from the June, July, August and September  
2022 Legislative Committee meetings.  
Attachments:  
39. Approve the Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Draft  
Action Meeting Minutes for the following meeting date: Tuesday,  
October 11, 2022.  
Attachments:  
Public Works, Facilities and Parks  
40. a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or  
Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the  
Operation and Management Agreement with RRM-CLM Services,  
LLC, Agreement A-15648, to update insurance and indemnification  
language related to underground fuel storage tanks; and  
b. Approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works,  
Facilities and Parks to accept all nonstandard provisions in the  
Amendment No. 2, including indemnification and insurance.  
Attachments:  
41. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Laguna Seca  
Representative to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-14218  
with All Fields Sports, LLC to extend the Agreement term through  
December 31, 2023, to continue performing specialized corporate  
sponsorship and hospitality sales management services for Laguna Seca  
Recreation Area (LSRA), including WeatherTech® Raceway at Laguna  
Seca and the LSRA campgrounds, and shooting range.  
Attachments:  
42. a. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No.  
A-15327, Multi-Year Agreement #3200*5732, with Wallace Group, a  
California Corporation to continue to provide on-call engineering reports  
to determine annual maintenance requirements and capital improvement  
needs for selected County Service Areas (CSAs) and on-call  
engineering services for a variety of infrastructure upgrade and repair  
projects for the CSAs and County Sanitation Districts (CSDs), Request  
for Proposals #10782, to increase the not-to-exceed amount by  
$500,000 for a total amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000 with no  
extension to the term from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2024, with the  
option to extend the term for up to two (2) additional years; and  
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/Purchasing  
Supervisor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services  
Agreement No. A-15327 and future amendments to the Agreement  
where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or  
increase the approved Agreement amount.