Monterey County public meetings in 2021

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission is considering a finding under AB 361 to continue holding meetings remotely. This action would be based on the ongoing COVID-19 state of emergency and health recommendations for social distancing.

• Finding to continue remote meetings pursuant to AB 361

Water Resources Agency Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee

The Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss reservoir elevations, storage charts, and release schedules. The agenda also includes updates on drought conditions and lake recreation plans.

• Approval of November 22, 2021 meeting minutes
• Finding for continued remote meetings under COVID-19 emergency orders
• Committee membership update
• Reservoir conditions and release schedule updates
• Updates on drought conditions and lake recreation plans

Board of Supervisors

The Board will receive reports regarding the history and current challenges of the Housing Authority. Supervisors will consider providing recommendations to the Board of Commissioners to address these issues. A closed session is also scheduled to discuss a matter involving potential litigation.

• Report on the history and interests of the Authority
• Report on the status, issues, and challenges of the Authority
• Consideration of recommendations to the Board of Commissioners
• Closed session regarding a matter of significant litigation exposure

Joint Meeting of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors; Housing Authority; Housing Authority Development Corp.

The Board of Supervisors, Housing Authority, and Housing Authority Development Corp will review reports on the history and current status of the Housing Authority. The meeting includes discussions regarding current issues and potential plans to address them. The Board of Supervisors may also provide recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Report on the history of the Authority and its relationship with the County
• Report on the status, issues, and challenges of the Housing Authority
• Consideration of Board of Supervisors' recommendations to the Board of Commissioners
• Review of HACM PHA Annual Plan FY 2021
• Review of HACM 5-Year Agency Plan

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

The Board will consider an updated draft Engineer’s Report for the Nacimiento and San Antonio Dams capital management program. The meeting also includes updates on reservoir releases, well permit activities, and closed session litigation matters.

• Review of draft Engineer’s Report for Nacimiento and San Antonio Dams
• Presentation by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Division of Dam Safety and Inspection
• Closed session discussion regarding Pajaro/Watsonville Homeless Union litigation
• Update on reservoir release and well permit application activities

Advisory Redistricting Committee

The Advisory Redistricting Committee will discuss action steps following the Board's adoption of the final Map Plan. The committee also plans to debrief the redistricting process using online survey results.

• Approval of December 6, 2021, action minutes
• Post-Board adoption action steps for the final Map Plan
• Review of online survey results regarding the redistricting process debrief

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing several funding requests and personnel changes. Proposed items include budget increases for Medi-Cal positions and homelessness programs in Salinas. The committee is also considering various department reclassifications and grant allocations.

• $1,796,632 increase for Social Services to provide homeless shelter and rapid re-housing in Salinas
• $937,637 for the Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement Project
• $1,038,118 increase for Social Services to add 21 Medi-Cal positions
• $154,658.35 in ARPA funds for the Monterey County Small Business Relief Program
• $70,000 grant for the Medication Assisted Treatment Expansion Project 2.0

Board of Supervisors Human Resources Committee

The committee will receive a presentation on the County’s Class and Compensation process and an online tracker. Members will also consider findings regarding the impact of the COVID-19 state of emergency on in-person meetings. An update on the COVID-19 Productivity Survey is also scheduled.

• Presentation on County Class and Compensation process
• Consideration of COVID-19 state of emergency impacts on meetings
• Update on the COVID-19 Productivity Survey
• Approval of September 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of a special January 2022 committee meeting

County of Monterey Planning Commission

The provided text consists of procedural boilerplate regarding public participation and teleconference instructions. No specific land use projects, rezonings, or ordinances are listed in this portion of the document.

• No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Cannabis Committee

The Monterey County Cannabis Committee met on December 15, 2021. The agenda consists only of procedural items, including the approval of action minutes and a consent agenda.

• No specific cannabis-related projects or ordinances were listed in the agenda text.

Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory Commission

The Commission will hold elections for its 2022 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson following a report from the Nominating Committee. Members will also consider continuing remote meetings via teleconference and vote on the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Election of 2022 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of 2022 meeting schedule
• Decision on continuing remote meetings due to COVID-19
• Report from Ad Hoc Committee on EOP Review status
• Approval of November 17, 2021, meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider options to amend the commercial cannabis tax structure, including rates and penalties. Members will also vote on a resolution setting the 2021 Supervisorial District Boundaries. The agenda includes several appointments and ceremonial resolutions.

• Amending commercial cannabis tax structure, rates, and penalties
• Adopting 2021 Supervisorial District Boundaries
• Reappointing Juan Morales to the In-Home Support Services Advisory Committee
• Reappointing Richard Kuehn to the In-Home Support Services Advisory Council
• Reviewing Spanish translation and interpreter services for Board meetings

Joint Meeting of the Board of Supervisors and Boards of Directors (full list included below)

This joint meeting includes the Board of Supervisors, Monterey County Water Resources Agency, East Garrison Community Services District, and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. The agenda focuses on a finding to continue conducting meetings remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Finding to continue remote meetings pursuant to AB 361

Joint Meeting of Certain Board of Supervisors Standing Committees (full list included below)

A joint meeting of several standing committees will consider a finding that the COVID-19 state of emergency remains in effect. This finding is required under AB 361 to allow committees to continue meeting remotely. No other substantive agenda items are listed.

• Finding to continue remote committee meetings under AB 361

Legislative Committee

The committee will review updates on federal and state legislative issues, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and state budget projections. Members will also consider recommendations for adopting the 2021-22 Legislative Program Update and the 2022 Strategic Grant Services Program.

• Review of 2021-22 Legislative Program Update
• Review of 2022 Strategic Grant Services Program
• Bipartisan Infrastructure Law implementation discussion
• Salinas Homekey Project and Veterans Home Project updates
• Federal appropriations and state budget projections reports

Board of Supervisors

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to conduct performance evaluations for several county officials. The provided agenda consists primarily of procedural instructions and the closed session items.

• Performance evaluation: County Administrative Officer
• Performance evaluation: County Counsel
• Performance evaluation: Public Defender
• Performance evaluation: Civil Rights Officer
• Performance evaluation: Interim Natividad Medical Center CEO

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency is holding a special meeting. The agenda includes a closed session to provide a performance evaluation for the agency's General Manager.

• Performance evaluation for the General Manager Water Resources Agency

Board of Supervisors

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to conduct performance evaluations for several county officials. These discussions are scheduled to take place during a closed session.

• Performance evaluation for County Administrative Officer
• Performance evaluation for County Counsel
• Performance evaluation for Public Defender
• Performance evaluation for Civil Rights Officer
• Performance evaluation for Interim Natividad Medical Center CEO

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

This special meeting of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors consists primarily of procedural items. The board will hold a closed session to conduct a performance evaluation for the agency's General Manager.

• Performance evaluation for the General Manager Water Resources Agency

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review a business plan for the Laguna Seca Recreational Area and consider approving funding for bridge and track resurfacing. The agenda also includes decisions regarding fund balance designations for pensions and employee absences.

• Funding for Start/Finish Bridge and track resurfacing at Laguna Seca Recreational Area
• $30,641,609 assignment to a new section 115 pension trust
• $9,527,138 designation for Compensated Absences Assignment
• $3,100,000 allocation to a General Capital sub-account
• Ceremonial resolutions honoring retiring county employees

Board of Supervisors

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors will hold closed sessions to provide direction to negotiators for various employee units. The agenda also includes a performance evaluation for the Natividad Medical Center CEO and updates on several litigation matters.

• Direction to negotiators for employee units F, H, and J
• Performance evaluation for Natividad Medical Center CEO
• Litigation regarding Kaiser Foundation Health Plan
• Litigation regarding City of Marina
• Litigation regarding Pajaro/Watsonville Homeless Union

Joint Board of Supervisors and Advisory Redistricting Commission of Monterey County

The Board of Supervisors and Advisory Redistricting Commission are conducting a public hearing regarding draft maps for supervisorial boundaries. The meeting includes an overview of the redistricting process, a review of demographic data, and presentations of recommended maps. The Board will also provide direction on final map postings for adoption on December 14, 2021.

• Public hearing regarding draft maps for redistricting supervisorial boundaries
• Review of all draft maps demographic data by Lapkoff & Gobalet Demographic Research
• Presentation of recommended maps by the Advisory Redistricting Commission
• Direction from the Board on final map postings for a 7-day period

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

The Board will consider findings required to continue holding meetings remotely under AB 361. The meeting also includes a presentation on progress regarding the agency's 2020 Strategic Plan.

• Report on AB 361 and requirements for continued remote meetings
• Presentation on progress of the 2020 Strategic Plan

Health, Housing & Human Services Committee

The committee will receive a report on occupancy and vacancy levels for COVID-19 incident housing programs. Members will also discuss the 2022 meeting schedule and approve minutes from the November 1, 2021, meeting.

• Report on occupancy and vacancy data for COVID-19 Incident Housing Programs
• Discussion of proposed 2022 meeting dates and times
• Approval of November 1, 2021, meeting minutes

Advisory Redistricting Committee

The committee will review submitted maps and population changes presented by demographers. A public workshop will be held to discuss draft maps and communities of interest. The commission intends to approve final map recommendations for the Board of Supervisors.

• Review of maps and population changes as of November 30, 2021
• Public workshop regarding draft maps and communities of interest
• Approval of final map recommendations for the Board of Supervisors
• Approval of November 18, 2021 action minutes

Advisory Redistricting Committee

The committee will consider adopting findings under AB 361 to allow for continued remote meetings. This action is based on the ongoing COVID-19 state of emergency and health officer recommendations regarding social distancing.

• Adoption of findings to continue meeting remotely pursuant to AB 361

Water Resources Agency Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider receiving the October 2021 financial status for all Agency Funds. The meeting also includes updates on grants, USBR loan refinancing, and homeless encampment cleanup costs.

• Approval of November 5, 2021, meeting minutes
• October 2021 financial status for all Agency Funds
• Financial trend analysis summary
• Updates on grants and USBR loan refinancing
• Report on homeless encampment cleanup costs

Water Resources Agency Personnel and Administration Committee

The Personnel and Administration Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive several agency updates. These include reports on personnel activities, staff training plans, and land appraisals.

• Approval of November 5, 2021, meeting minutes
• Update on personnel activities
• Update on the Training and Professional Growth Plan for 2020-2021
• Update on real property and Agency land appraisals

Advisory Redistricting Committee

The committee will hold a public workshop to discuss draft maps and communities of interest. Members will review demographic research regarding population changes and polling place considerations. The meeting includes the ranking of final map recommendations for the Board of Supervisors.

• Review of submitted maps and comments as of November 30, 2021
• Public workshop discussion on draft maps and communities of interest
• Approval of final map recommendations for the Board of Supervisors
• Joint public hearing scheduled for December 7, 2021

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will receive an informational report regarding electric bicycle use on dirt trails within Monterey County Parks. The meeting also includes a presentation on the OuterSpatial mobile application for potential use in the park system. Additionally, commissioners will receive updates on Proposition 68 grant applications and Rotary Club butterfly habitat projects.

• Report on e-bike use on dirt trails
• Presentation of OuterSpatial outdoor mobile application
• Update on Proposition 68 grant applications
• Update on Rotary Club Butterfly Habitat Projects
• Approval of 2022 meeting calendar dates

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

The provided text contains only procedural information and public participation instructions for the December 2, 2021, Monterey County Zoning Administrator meeting. No rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are included in this document.

Water Resources Agency Planning Committee

The committee will meet to approve the action minutes from the November 3, 2021 meeting. Members will also receive an update on the 2021 Strategic Planning Workshop and provide direction to staff.

• Approval of November 3, 2021, meeting minutes
• Update on the 2021 Strategic Planning Workshop
• Discussion regarding future agenda items

County of Monterey Planning Commission

The provided text contains only procedural information and participation guidelines for the Monterey County Planning Commission meeting on December 1, 2021. It outlines how the public can observe and comment via Zoom or telephone due to COVID-19 teleconference requirements. No specific project items, rezonings, or contracts are listed in this document.

Water Resources Agency Basin Management Advisory Committee

The Basin Management Advisory Committee will review several updates regarding groundwater sustainability in the Salinas Valley Basin. The agenda includes reports on well permit applications, state well standards, and drinking water protection grants.

• Proposition 1 Implementation Grant update for protecting domestic drinking water supplies
• Update on Deep Aquifers Addendum and long-term trends
• Review of well permit application activities
• Approval of November 3, 2021 meeting minutes

Cannabis Committee

The committee will review cannabis tax rate options prepared by the Cannabis Program. Members will also receive updates on industry input regarding tax structures and wholesale price trends.

• Review of cannabis tax rate options
• Update on commercial cannabis tax structure industry input
• Report on wholesale price point trends
• Approval of November 17, 2021, action minutes

Advance Reports Over 50 Pages

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing advance reports regarding various service agreements for Natividad Medical Center. These items include renewals and amendments for medical services, IT consulting, and equipment maintenance. Some amendments involve increases to existing contract totals.

• $2,650,000 increase for IT consulting services with Tegria Services Group and Leidos Health LLC
• $921,000 increase for biomedical equipment maintenance with Renovo Solutions LLC
• $200,000 increase to the Ventana Faculty Medical Associates agreement
• Agreement with Caroline Butler MD for surgical services up to $400,000
• Lease renewal for a mobile radiology lab unit through Modular Devices, Inc.

Water Resources Agency Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee

The Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee will discuss updates on reservoir elevations, storage, and changes to the release schedule. The meeting also includes reports on drought conditions and lake recreation plans.

• Approval of October 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Finding to continue remote meetings under COVID-19 emergency protocols
• Update on reservoir elevations and release schedule changes
• Drought conditions status report
• Lake recreation updates including Quagga/Zebra Mussel plans

Joint Board of Supervisors and Advisory Redistricting Commission of Monterey County

The Joint Board of Supervisors and Advisory Redistricting Commission will review the redistricting process and draft map demographic data. The meeting includes a presentation of recommended maps for supervisorial boundaries. A follow-up joint public hearing is scheduled for December 7, 2021.

• Presentation of recommended maps for redistricting supervisorial boundaries
• Review of draft map demographic data
• Overview of the redistricting process and community outreach efforts
• Next joint public hearing scheduled for December 7, 2021

Advisory Redistricting Committee

The committee will review any new maps submitted after November 13, 2021. Members will discuss these maps to update final recommendations for the Board of Supervisors. The meeting also includes planning a presentation and spokesperson for the Board.

• Approval of November 4 and November 13, 2021, action minutes
• Review of new maps submitted after November 13
• Preparation of talking points for the Board of Supervisors

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

This document consists of procedural boilerplate regarding participation in the Monterey County Zoning Administrator teleconference meeting on November 18, 2021. It outlines methods for public comment via Zoom or telephone due to COVID-19 restrictions. No specific land use decisions, rezonings, or contracts are listed in this text.

Alternative Energy and Environment Committee

The committee will receive a presentation from Ascent Environmental regarding the County Climate Action Plan and Municipal Climate Action Plan. The discussion will cover the greenhouse gas inventory and stakeholder feedback to provide direction to staff. The committee will also consider adopting the 2022 AEE meeting calendar.

• Adoption of the 2022 AEE Calendar
• Presentation on County and Municipal Climate Action Plans
• Discussion of greenhouse gas inventory and stakeholder feedback

Cannabis Committee

The committee will receive reports on the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program and current cannabis cultivation metrics, including land use and business permits. Members will also review a report from the Commercial Cannabis Tax Sub-Committee and consider approving minutes from July 21, 2021.

• Approval of July 21, 2021 action minutes
• Industrial Hemp Pilot Program Regulatory Update report
• Cannabis program update on cultivation square footage and permits
• Report on the County-Industry Commercial Cannabis Tax Sub-Committee

Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory Commission

The commission will review the September 15, 2021, meeting minutes. Members will also discuss electing a new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2022. Additionally, the body will receive reports on remote meeting requirements and employee resource groups.

• Approval of September 15, 2021, action minutes
• Election of 2022 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Formation of an Ad Hoc Nomination Committee for 2022 leadership
• Report on Assembly Bill No. 361 remote meeting requirements
• Update on Employee Resource Groups

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct closed sessions regarding labor negotiations, litigation, and personnel evaluations. The open session includes adopting ceremonial resolutions to recognize the San Antonio School District and Annalisa Mitchell.

• Resolution recognizing San Antonio School District's acceptance into the National Network of Innovative School Districts
• Resolution congratulating Annalisa Mitchell on receiving the 2021 Bahá’í Human Rights Award
• Closed session regarding labor negotiations for employee units F, H, and J
• Closed session for Natividad Medical Center CEO performance evaluation

Joint Meeting of Certain Board of Supervisors Standing Committees (full list included below)

This joint meeting of several Board of Supervisors standing committees contains one substantive item on the consent calendar. The committees will consider a finding to continue holding meetings remotely due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Finding to continue remote committee meetings due to COVID-19

Joint Meeting of the Board of Supervisors and Boards of Directors (full list included below)

The Board of Supervisors and several associated boards are meeting to consider continuing remote meeting procedures. The agenda includes a finding that the COVID-19 state of emergency remains in effect to allow for remote participation under AB 361.

• Finding to continue remote meetings pursuant to AB 361

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency will discuss ongoing litigation and administrative matters. The meeting includes a proposal to delegate emergency contracting authority to the General Manager due to a local drought emergency. The Board will also review draft minutes from various 2021 meetings.

• Resolution delegating emergency contracting authority to the General Manager
• Closed session discussion regarding litigation involving City of Marina and RMC Lonestar
• Closed session discussion regarding litigation involving California-American Water Company and Marina Coast Water District
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from January through November 2021

Joint Meeting of the Board of Supervisors and Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board of Supervisors and Water Resources Agency will consider a loan to fund the Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project Design Phase. This includes a proposed loan of up to $950,000 from the County to the Water Resources Agency. The boards will also review budget amendments totaling $658,500 using funds from the Cannabis Assignment Fund.

• Loan not to exceed $950,000 for Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project Design Phase
• County budget amendment of $658,500 via Cannabis Assignment Fund balance
• Water Resources Agency budget amendment of $658,500

Advisory Redistricting Committee

The Advisory Redistricting Committee will conduct a workshop regarding the redistricting process. The agenda includes reviews of the Fair Maps Act and current maps. The committee will also discuss mapping tools and alternate map-drawing methods.

• Review of the Fair Maps Act
• Review of maps produced to date
• Public workshop on draft maps and commission preferences
• Review of mapping tools and alternate drawing methods
• Approval of November 4, 2021, action minutes

County of Monterey Planning Commission

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and participation instructions for the November 10, 2021, Monterey County Planning Commission meeting. It outlines how the public can observe via Zoom or phone and how to submit comments during COVID-19 teleconference protocols. No specific agenda items or projects are listed in this document.

Capital Improvement Committee

The committee will receive updates on several capital projects and infrastructure reports. This includes a status report on increasing the Pavement Condition Index of County roads and an update on the Jail Housing Addition Project. The committee will also adopt the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Status report on strategies to increase County road Pavement Condition Index
• Update on the Jail Housing Addition Project
• Report on Capital Improvement Plan and Key Capital Projects through June 2021
• Adoption of the 2022 meeting schedule

Legislative Committee

The committee will review reports from state and federal legislative offices to provide recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. Discussions include updates on the Salinas Homekey Project, the Veterans Home Project, and Proposition 68 grant applications.

• Support for Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act
• Support for Caring for Survivors Act
• Salinas Homekey Project Update
• Veterans Home Project Update
• Proposition 68 Regional Parks and Rural Tourism grant applications

Water Resources Agency Personnel and Administration Committee

The Personnel and Administration Committee will receive updates on personnel activities and real property appraisals. The committee will also consider continuing remote meetings due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Finding to continue remote meetings under AB 361
• Approval of September 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Update on personnel activities
• Update on Training and Professional Growth Plan
• Update on real property and Agency land appraisals

Water Resources Agency Finance Committee

The committee will review recent financial reports and a cost analysis for agency space in Salinas. Members will also consider recommendations regarding a $950,000 loan for flood risk management and a $500,000 agreement for well replacement services.

• $950,000 loan for Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project Design Phase
• $1 million grant recommendation from California Department of Fish and Wildlife
• $500,000 agreement for emergency well replacement in Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project Service Area
• $658,500 budget amendment using the Cannabis Assignment Fund

Advance Reports Over 50 Pages

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing advance reports for their November 16, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes renewing food and nutrition software at Natividad Medical Center and approving an API module for the Assessor-County Clerk/Recorder.

• Renewal of CBORD Group agreement for Natividad Medical Center up to $176,584
• Approval of Megabyte - JustAppraised API module for the Assessor-County Clerk/Recorder at a cost not to exceed $30,000
• Acceptance of non-standard indemnification provisions for the Assessor's office contract

Advisory Redistricting Committee

The Advisory Redistricting Committee will review Draft Map 1 and submitted maps or comments. A public workshop will be held for discussion and testimony regarding draft maps. The committee will also receive an update and tutorial on the Maptitude Online Redistricting tool.

• Review of Draft Map 1 and submitted maps or comments
• Public redistricting workshop with discussion and testimony
• Update and tutorial on the Maptitude Online Redistricting (MORe) tool
• Information on alternate methods for drawing a map
• Approval of October 28, 2021, action minutes

Board of Supervisors

The meeting for the Board of Supervisors and Department Head Retreat scheduled for November 4, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2021.

• No items scheduled due to cancellation

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will discuss electric bicycle use on dirt trails and public access to Toro Park via the Harper Canyon Gate. The meeting also includes reports on Proposition 68 park improvement projects and remote meeting requirements.

• Potential ordinance update for e-bike use on dirt trails
• Report on Proposition 68 park improvements at Lake San Antonio, San Lorenzo Park, and 855 East Laurel Drive
• Review of public access to Toro Park via the Harper Canyon Gate
• Discussion regarding the termination of the Harper Canyon grazing lease program

Water Resources Agency Basin Management Advisory Committee

The Basin Management Advisory Committee will review a draft report analyzing 25 years of groundwater extraction in the Salinas Valley. The committee will also receive the final Deep Aquifers Addendum to the Quarterly Conditions Report and updates on various agency activities. Discussions include well permit applications and the CSIP Supplemental Well Replacement Project.

• Review of draft report: Salinas Valley Groundwater Usage: An Analysis of 25 Years of Groundwater Extraction Reporting
• Receipt of final Deep Aquifers Addendum to the Quarterly Conditions Report
• Update on Proposition 1 Implementation Grant for protecting domestic drinking water supplies
• Update on well permit application activities
• Approval of October 6, 2021, meeting minutes

Water Resources Agency Planning Committee

The Committee will review the October 6, 2021, meeting minutes. Members will also receive an update on the 2021 Strategic Planning Workshop and provide direction to staff.

• Approval of October 6, 2021, action minutes
• Update on the 2021 Strategic Planning Workshop
• Findings regarding remote meeting procedures under AB 361

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct closed sessions regarding security, litigation, and labor negotiations with employee organizations. The public agenda includes adopting several ceremonial resolutions for local service recognition.

• Labor negotiations for all units and IHSS
• Resolution recognizing 2021 IHSS Provider of the Year
• Recognition of National Family Caregivers Month
• Recognition of Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Office

East Garrison Community Services District

The Board will consider a finding to allow for continued remote meetings pursuant to AB 361. This action relates to the ongoing COVID-19 state of emergency and health recommendations. The meeting also includes time for general public comments on matters not listed on the agenda.

• Finding to continue remote meetings pursuant to AB 361

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board will receive a preliminary analysis report regarding regional projects under consideration. This follows a request for a special joint meeting with agencies including the Salinas Valley Basin and Marina Coast Water District Groundwater Sustainability Agencies.

• Preliminary analysis report on regional water projects (Board Referral No. 2021.18 Revised)

In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority

The In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority will hold a special meeting. The agenda includes a closed session to provide direction to negotiators regarding the IHSS employee organization.

• Direction to negotiators Lori Medina and Jeff Bailey regarding the IHSS employee organization

Health, Housing & Human Services Committee

The Health, Housing, Homelessness & Human Services Committee will review presentations regarding potential projects for the California Housing and Homeless Funding Package. The meeting also includes reports on shelter occupancy data and the progress of the Whole Person Care Pilot. Additionally, members will hear about the transition to CalAIM benefits.

• Presentation on California Housing and Homeless Funding Package projects
• Report on COVID-19 Incident Housing Programs occupancy and vacancy data
• Update on SHARE Navigation Center shelter bed occupancy and outcomes
• Progress report on the County’s Whole Person Care Pilot (WPC)
• Transition update regarding CalAIM Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports

Budget Committee

The Monterey County Budget Committee is reviewing several budget amendments and contract approvals. The agenda includes items regarding public safety grants, library fine forgiveness, and staffing for the Health Department.

• A loan not to exceed $950,000 to the Monterey County Water Resources Agency for Pajaro River flood risk management
• Forgiveness of $155,953.20 in outstanding library fines and updates to the library fee schedule
• Acceptance of a $138,379 grant for a new patrol vessel and trailer at Lake Nacimiento and Lake San Antonio
• A contract with Darryl L. Sink & Associates, Inc. up to $198,200 for purchasing manual updates
• Budget amendments to add two social worker positions to the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau

Water Resources Agency Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee

The Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee will review updates regarding the Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoir release schedules. The agenda also includes discussions on drought conditions, committee vacancies, and reservoir maintenance activities.

• Approval of September 30, 2021 meeting minutes
• Update on Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoir release schedules
• Update on drought conditions and DTAC activation
• Update on Interlake Tunnel Project
• Update on committee vacancies and applications

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

This meeting agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and instructions for teleconference participation. No specific land use items, rezonings, or contracts are listed in the provided text.

Cannabis Committee

The October 28, 2021, meeting of the Monterey County Cannabis Committee consists of standard procedural items. No specific cannabis-related topics or decisions are listed in this agenda text.

Advisory Redistricting Committee

The Advisory Redistricting Committee will review Draft Map 1 and any submitted maps or comments. The meeting includes a public workshop for discussion and testimony regarding draft maps. Members will also consider findings to continue holding meetings remotely.

• Review of Draft Map 1 by LGDR demographers
• Public redistricting workshop and testimony
• Adoption of AB 361 findings for remote meetings
• Maptitude Online Redistricting (MORe) tool tutorial
• Approval of October 21, 2021, action minutes

County of Monterey Planning Commission

This meeting agenda consists of procedural information and public participation instructions. No specific project items, rezonings, or contracts are listed in the provided text. The meeting was scheduled to be held via teleconference due to COVID-19 protocols.

Board of Supervisors

This special meeting was a Board of Supervisors retreat. The agenda included roundtable discussions regarding county mission, values, and goals. It also focused on reviewing county priorities and preparing for an upcoming retreat with department heads.

• Discussion of County mission, values, and goals
• Review of county priorities
• Preparation for retreat with department heads

Advance Reports Over 50 Pages

The Board of Supervisors will consider amendments to five physician staffing agreements at Natividad Medical Center. These updates address changes in California law and payment rates while maintaining a $10,500,000 total aggregate liability. The Board will also review a resolution regarding Caltrans procedures.

• Amendments to five physician staffing agreements with $10,500,000 total aggregate liability
• Extension of physician staffing agreement terms through June 30, 2022
• Resolution to certify the adoption of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual Chapter 10

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct closed sessions regarding security, litigation, and labor negotiations. The public agenda also includes reappointing members to In-Home Support Services advisory groups.

• Reappointment of Juan Morales to the In-Home Support Services Advisory Committee
• Reappointment of Richard Kuehn to the In-Home Support Services Advisory Council
• Closed session regarding security of public buildings and services
• Closed session regarding negotiations with employee organizations

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board is considering the approval of a new Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program. They will also consider a finding to allow for continued remote meetings due to the state of emergency.

• Approval of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program
• Retroactive implementation of the prevention program to March 18, 2020
• Finding to continue remote meetings pursuant to AB 361

Joint Meeting of Certain Board of Supervisors Standing Committees (full list included below)

This meeting consists primarily of procedural information and COVID-19 protocols. The only scheduled matter is a consideration of findings to allow standing committees to continue meeting remotely due to the ongoing state of emergency.

• Consideration of findings to continue remote committee meetings under the COVID-19 state of emergency

Advance Reports Over 50 Pages

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is reviewing contract amendments for Natividad Medical Center. These items include extending surgical services and radiology services agreements.

• Contract amendment with Brian Lugo MD, Medical Corp for surgical services up to $700,000
• Contract amendment with Central Valley Imaging Medical Associates (RADS) for radiology services up to $5,480,000

Advisory Redistricting Committee

The Advisory Redistricting Committee will hold a public workshop to discuss draft maps and receive testimony. The meeting also includes updates on the Maptitude Online Redistricting tool and reports from demographic researchers.

• Approval of October 7, 2021, action minutes
• Update on the Maptitude Online Redistricting (MORe) tool
• Report from Lapkoff & Gobalet Demographic Research regarding redistricting measurements
• Review of alternate map drawing methods and handouts from LGDR demographers
• Public workshop for discussion and testimony on draft maps

Cannabis Committee

The October 20, 2021, agenda for the Monterey County Cannabis Committee consists of standard procedural items. No specific cannabis-related topics or decisions are detailed in this document.

Board of Supervisors

This meeting consists primarily of ceremonial resolutions and closed session discussions. The Board will address litigation matters in closed session and consider various community recognitions and proclamations.

• Closed session discussion regarding litigation and security threats
• Resolution declaring October 12 as 'Indigenous Peoples Day'
• Proclamation for the 2021 Monterey County Employee Giving Campaign
• Recognition of the Monterey Peninsula Foundation Hero Award

Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the County of Monterey

The Successor Agency is considering a resolution to approve the sale of a vacant parcel near Pajaro Community Park to Berkshire Investments, LLC. The proposal includes allocating an estimated $5,000 from net sale proceeds to the Pajaro Sunny Mesa Community Services District for future park improvements.

• Sale of an approximately 30,900 square foot vacant parcel near Pajaro Community Park
• Quitclaim Deed and Vacant Land Purchase Agreement with Berkshire Investments, LLC
• Allocation of estimated $5,000 in net sale proceeds to Pajaro Sunny Mesa Community Services District

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

The Board will receive the FY 2020-21 fourth quarter financial status report. Members will also consider a report on AB 361 regarding remote meeting requirements and a presentation on Interlake Tunnel modeling.

• FY 2020-21 Fourth Quarter Financial Status Report
• Report on AB 361 and remote meeting requirements
• Presentation on Interlake Tunnel modeling status
• General Manager performance evaluation
• Reservoir Release and Well Permit Application updates

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

The provided text contains only procedural instructions and public participation guidelines for the October 14, 2021, Monterey County Zoning Administrator meeting. No specific projects, rezonings, or contracts are documented in this portion of the agenda.

County of Monterey Planning Commission

This document provides instructions for participating in the meeting via teleconference. It outlines procedures for submitting public comments and accessing the meeting through Zoom or phone. No specific project items, ordinances, or decisions are listed in this text.

• No specific agenda items, contracts, or rezoning requests are listed.

Board of Supervisors

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors will hold closed session discussions regarding labor negotiations and litigation exposure. The agenda also includes ceremonial resolutions and a commission appointment.

• Labor negotiations for All Units and IHSS
• Appointment of Marguerite Susan Breen to the Commission on the Status of Women
• Resolution honoring Beata Obydzinski upon retirement
• Recognition of Mel and Regina Mason as Distinguished Trustee Award Recipients

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board is considering a resolution to apply for a $2,000,000 WaterSMART matching grant from the U.S. Department of Interior. If awarded, the agency would enter into a cooperation agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation to administer funds for optimization projects.

• $2,000,000 WaterSMART matching grant application for Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project optimization
• Authorization for the General Manager to enter into a cooperation agreement if funds are awarded

Joint Board of Supervisors and Advisory Redistricting Commission of Monterey County

The Joint Board will receive an overview of redistricting efforts and demographic updates from Lapkoff & Gobalet Demographic Research, Inc. Commissioners will present summaries of Communities of Interest public hearing testimonies. The meeting also includes a review of the redistricting process timeline and next steps.

• Overview of redistricting efforts and demographic updates
• Summary of Communities of Interest public hearing testimonies
• Review of redistricting process timeline and next steps

Capital Improvement Committee

The committee will receive status reports on several infrastructure projects. This includes updates on the Jail Housing Addition Project, the New Juvenile Hall, and negotiations regarding the sale of various county sewer systems.

• Status update on Jail Housing Addition Project 8819
• Negotiations regarding the sale of Pajaro, Boronda, and CSA 75-Chualar sewer systems
• Transfer of Boronda County Sanitation District-Zone 2 San Jerardo Water System
• Status report on New Juvenile Hall, Project 8811
• Approval of September 13, 2021, action minutes

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will review various reports to provide recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. This includes updates on the Salinas Homekey Project, state veterans home, and federal legislation.

• Updates on the Salinas Homekey Project and State Veterans Home Project
• Recommendations on federal acts including Outdoors for All and Save Our Forests
• Review of Proposition 68 Regional Parks and Rural Tourism applications
• Report on San Lucas Drinking Water
• Approval of September 13, 2021, action minutes

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will discuss potential ordinance updates regarding e-bike use on dirt trails. The meeting includes reports on public access to Toro Park via Harper Canyon and the status of Proposition 68 park improvement projects. Members will also address remote meeting requirements following AB 361.

• Potential ordinance updates regarding e-bike use on dirt trails
• Proposition 68 park improvements at Lake San Antonio, San Lorenzo Park, and 855 East Laurel Drive
• Public access to Toro Park via the Harper Canyon gate
• Termination of the Roth Cattle grazing lease in Harper Canyon
• Report on AB 361 and requirements for continued remote meetings

Advisory Redistricting Committee

The Advisory Redistricting Committee will discuss the timeline for public hearings on draft plans and summarize testimonies from COI public hearings. The meeting includes an overview of AB361 regarding virtual meetings and a presentation of a demographic update. Members will also prepare to report to the Board of Supervisors on October 12, 2021.

• Approval of September 2, 2021, action minutes
• Overview of AB361 regarding virtual meetings
• Review of process timeline for draft plan public hearings
• Receipt of a demographic update from Lapkoff and Gobalet Demographic Research
• Summary of COI Public Hearing testimonies

Board of Supervisors

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting. The agenda includes a closed session to provide direction to negotiators representing all employee organization units.

• Direction to negotiators for all employee organization units

Water Resources Agency Basin Management Advisory Committee

The committee will review several staff reports regarding water resource management. Discussions include updates on county well permit processing, agency modeling activities, and data collection efforts. The meeting also includes an update on the Proposition 1 Implementation Grant for protecting domestic drinking water supplies.

• Approval of September 1, 2021, meeting minutes
• Update on County Well Permit Processing
• Update on Groundwater Sustainability Agency Activities in the Salinas Valley Basin
• Proposition 1 Implementation Grant Update for Lower Salinas Valley well status
• Update on the CSIP Supplemental Well Replacement Project

Water Resources Agency Planning Committee

The committee will review the Salinas River Habitat Conservation Plan timeline and receive an update on drought conditions. Members will also discuss the 2021 Strategic Planning Workshop and a maintenance management system update.

• Approval of August 4, 2021, meeting minutes
• Salinas River HCP Update and timeline
• Computerized Maintenance Management System Update
• Drought Conditions Update
• 2021 Strategic Planning Workshop update

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold closed sessions regarding security threats, litigation, and labor negotiations with employee organizations. The agenda also includes ceremonial resolutions to honor retiring staff and employees serving during the pandemic.

• Labor negotiations for All Units and IHSS
• Resolution honoring Linda McGlone's retirement
• Resolution celebrating California’s Clean Air Day
• Resolution honoring County employees for COVID-19 service
• Appointment of Cesar Lara to the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council

East Garrison Community Services District

The Board of Directors will consider several agreements for district-wide maintenance services. These include contracts for landscaping, road upkeep, and stormwater control.

• $1,800,000 landscape and open space maintenance contract with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc.
• $570,000 stormwater and flood control maintenance contract with Al Fresco Landscape Management, Inc.
• $400,000 road maintenance services contract with A. Teichert & Son, Inc. dba Teichert Construction

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

This meeting agenda contains no public action items or discussions. The Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency will convene in a closed session to confer with legal counsel about one matter of significant exposure to litigation.

• Closed session regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation

Health, Housing & Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss amending the county code to prohibit smoking in certain multi-unit housing complexes. Members will also review reports on COVID-19 housing occupancy and pedestrian safety programs. Additionally, the committee will receive an update on requirements for continued remote meetings.

• Potential amendment to County Code Chapter 10.70 to prohibit smoking in multi-unit housing
• Report on COVID-19 Incident Housing Programs occupancy and vacancy data
• Presentation on Safe Routes to School and Active Transportation Program
• Update on AB 361 requirements for continued remote meetings

Water Resources Agency Finance Committee

The committee will receive the FY 2020-21 year-end financial status report and August 2021 financials for all Agency Funds. The meeting also includes updates on Proposition 218, grants, USBR loan refinancing, and homeless encampment cleanup costs.

• Approval of September 3, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of FY 2020-21 fourth quarter financial status report
• Receipt of August 2021 financials for all Agency Funds
• Updates on Proposition 218 and the 10-Year Financial Plan
• Reports on USBR loan refinancing and homeless encampment cleanup costs

Water Resources Agency Personnel and Administration Committee

The Water Resources Agency Personnel and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for October 1, 2021, has been cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancellation

Water Resources Agency Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee

The Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee will review updates regarding the 2021 release schedules for Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs. The meeting also includes reports on drought conditions, maintenance activities, and the Interlake Tunnel Project.

• Approval of August 26, 2021, meeting minutes
• Update on Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoir release schedules
• Report on drought conditions
• Update on Interlake Tunnel Project
• Update on Salinas River Stream Maintenance Program

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

The provided text contains only the meeting notice and public participation instructions for the September 30, 2021, session. No specific agenda items or projects are listed in this document.

County of Monterey Planning Commission

The provided document consists of administrative instructions and COVID-19 participation guidelines for the September 29, 2021, meeting. No specific agenda items, projects, or ordinances are listed in this text.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review several budget amendments and departmental reports. This includes a proposed increase of $3,403,777 for the Housing and Community Development Department. The committee will also discuss personnel changes in Social Services and Human Resources.

• $3,403,777 budget increase for Housing and Community Development
• Reallocation of one position in the Department of Social Services Budget Unit
• Addition of one Management Analyst I to the Human Resources Department budget
• Capital needs report for Laguna Seca Recreational Area
• FY 2020-21 Cannabis Program performance indicator update

Board of Supervisors

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors will meet to adopt several ceremonial resolutions honoring community health workers, nurses, and a retiring probation manager. The agenda also includes closed session discussions regarding labor negotiations and litigation.

• Resolution honoring Robert Reyes for 25 years of service in Probation Services
• Resolution recognizing VIDA Community Health Workers for pandemic service
• Resolution honoring Nurses of Monterey County
• Closed session regarding direction to labor negotiators
• Closed session regarding existing litigation (Dianna Throckmorton)

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

This meeting consists of procedural items and a closed session. The Board will confer with legal counsel regarding the potential initiation of litigation.

• Closed session consultation regarding potential litigation

Board of Supervisors

The Board will meet to address closed session items regarding employee organization negotiations and potential litigation exposure. The public agenda includes a ceremonial resolution for National Food Safety Education Month and an appointment to the Fish and Game Advisory Commission.

• Direction to negotiators for employee organizations
• Discussion of matters involving significant exposure to litigation
• Resolution proclaiming September 2021 as National Food Safety Education Month
• Reappointment of Nick Brockman to the Fish and Game Advisory Commission

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

The Board will consider several contracts and agreements regarding water infrastructure and monitoring. This includes funding for streamgaging and vegetation removal in the Pajaro River Levee channel. The meeting also covers updates on reservoir leases and groundwater extraction reports.

• $203,000 agreement with Community Tree Services Inc. for Pajaro River Levee maintenance
• $204,660 annual Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey
• $20,000 contract increase for Nacimiento Dam spillway repair work
• Authorization to apply for a WaterSMART Drought Response grant
• Interim services agreement for the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency

Assessment Appeals Board

The Assessment Appeals Board meeting includes procedural items such as roll call and public comment. The agenda also includes a review of board member stipends and waivers for agreement extensions. No specific property appeals or dollar amounts are listed in this document.

• Review of AAB Board Members stipend
• Waiver for Agreement of Extension
• Approval of stipulations
• Approval of withdrawals

Joint Water Resources/Board of Supervisors Leadership Committee

The Joint Water Resources/Board of Supervisors Leadership Committee will discuss updates regarding the lease of MCWRA land at San Antonio Reservoir to County Public Works. The committee will also receive a report on activities related to homeless encampments on the Reclamation Ditch. Additionally, members will review discussions concerning cost sharing for San Antonio Dam maintenance.

• Approval of July 15, 2021 action minutes
• Report on homeless encampments on the Reclamation Ditch
• Update on leasing MCWRA land at San Antonio Reservoir to County Public Works
• Discussion on MCWRA/SLOCO cost sharing for San Antonio Dam maintenance

Board of Supervisors Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will meet to approve minutes from the June 17, 2021 meeting. The committee will also receive presentations regarding COVID-19 emergency paid leave survey results and progress on various Human Resources Strategic Plan initiatives.

• Approval of June 17, 2021, action minutes
• Presentation of COVID-19 Emergency Paid Leave Utilization Survey results
• Update on Leadership and Management strategic initiatives
• Update on Employee and Labor Relations strategic initiatives
• Update on HR Information Systems strategic initiatives

Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory Commission

The Commission will review the July 21, 2021, action minutes for approval. The meeting includes presentations regarding the District Attorney Workers’ Compensation Fraud Unit and Employee Resource Groups.

• Approval of July 21, 2021, action minutes
• Presentation on District Attorney Workers’ Compensation Fraud Unit
• Presentation on Employee Resource Groups

Cannabis Committee

The September 15, 2021, meeting agenda for the Monterey County Cannabis Committee consists of procedural items only. No specific topics, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold closed sessions regarding potential litigation, claims against the county, and direction for employee negotiations. The public agenda includes a ceremonial resolution honoring Todd Dale upon his retirement.

• Performance evaluations for several county officials
• Direction to negotiators Irma Ramirez-Bough and Kim Moore
• Discussion of claim by Michael Chassion
• Resolution honoring Todd Dale's retirement

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency will conduct a performance evaluation for the agency's General Manager during a closed session. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and public comment.

• Performance evaluation for the General Manager

Advisory Redistricting Committee

The Advisory Redistricting Committee is holding public hearings on Communities of Interest. The meeting includes an overview of the redistricting process and a demonstration of the COI Survey123 tool.

• Public hearings for Communities of Interest
• Overview of redistricting by demographers
• COI Survey123 demonstration by Jackie Estrada

Capital Improvement Committee

The committee is reviewing a request from the CSA 25 Advisory Committee to fund street rehabilitation with $3.1 million. Members are also considering a $690,000 budget allocation for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Replacement Project planning phase. Additionally, the committee will review status reports on various fire and winter storm repair projects.

• $3.1 million request for CSA 25 street rehabilitation
• $690,000 budget allocation for ERP Replacement Project planning
• Review of funding options to increase County road Pavement Condition Index
• Capital needs report for Laguna Seca Recreational Area
• Retroactive addition of 2020 fire and 2021 winter storm repairs to the Road Fund

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will receive reports and consider recommendations regarding federal legislation, including the infrastructure bill and voting rights. Members will also review state legislative updates such as SB 594 redistricting and vaccine legislation. Additionally, the committee will discuss grant-related items including drought funding and San Lucas drinking water.

• Approval of June 21, 2021, special meeting minutes
• Federal reports on infrastructure and budget reconciliation bills
• State legislative updates including SB 594 redistricting
• Grant reports regarding drought funding and San Lucas drinking water

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

The provided text consists only of procedural instructions and COVID-19 participation protocols for the Monterey County Zoning Administrator. No specific projects, rezonings, or decisions are included in this portion of the agenda.

County of Monterey Planning Commission

The provided text consists of procedural boilerplate regarding teleconference participation for the September 8, 2021, meeting. No specific projects, rezonings, or ordinances are listed in this document.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting an urgency ordinance requiring indoor face coverings for individuals over age two. The Board also intends to provide direction to negotiators representing the Unit S employee organization.

• Urgency ordinance requiring indoor face coverings for persons over age two
• Negotiation direction for Unit S Employee Organization

Water Resources Agency Personnel and Administration Committee

The committee will receive an update regarding the lease of agency land at San Antonio Reservoir to Monterey County Public Works and Parks. The committee may also consider authorizing the General Manager to continue negotiations for this lease. Additionally, staff will provide updates on personnel activities and land appraisals.

• Update on San Antonio Reservoir land lease negotiations
• Approval of August 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Personnel activities update
• Training and Professional Growth Plan update
• Real property and Agency land appraisals update

Health, Housing & Human Services Committee

The Monterey County Health, Housing, Homelessness & Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for September 2, 2021, was cancelled.

Water Resources Agency Basin Management Advisory Committee

The Basin Management Advisory Committee will consider updates to well permit applications and provide guidance to staff on recommended changes. The meeting also includes reports on groundwater extraction and Salinas River discharge measurements.

• Well Permit Applications Update and staff guidance
• 2020 Groundwater Extraction Management System (GEMS) Summary Report
• 2021 Salinas River Discharge Measurement Series report
• Proposition 1 Implementation Grant update for Lower Salinas Valley
• Groundwater Sustainability Agency activities in the Salinas Valley Basin

Water Resources Agency Planning Committee

The Water Resources Agency Planning Committee meeting scheduled for September 1, 2021, has been cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

Board of Supervisors

The provided agenda consists of meeting procedures and notifications for closed session items. No regular public agenda items, such as ordinances or contracts, are listed in this document.

• Direction to negotiators for employee units
• Litigation involving Monterey County Water Resources Agency
• Worker's Compensation Appeals Board cases
• Performance evaluations for several county officials

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency will meet on August 31, 2021. The agenda includes a closed session for the Board to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation involving Nacimiento Regional Water Management Advisory Committee.

• Closed session regarding litigation: Nacimiento Regional Water Management Advisory Committee v. Monterey County Water Resources Agency, et al.

Advance Reports Over 50 Pages

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing advance reports for the August 31, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes an amendment to a professional services agreement with Seunggu Jude Han, M.D. for neurosurgery services at Natividad Medical Center. This amendment would add $340,000 to the contract amount.

• Amendment to neurosurgery services agreement (A-14905) adding $340,000 for a total not to exceed $1,040,000
• Extension of the contract term through August 31, 2022

Alternative Energy and Environment Committee

The committee will receive an update regarding the County Action Plan and ordinance for SB1383. This includes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on organic waste self-hauling, inspection, and enforcement. The committee will also review updates on Sustainability Program activities.

• SB1383 organic waste action plan and ordinance recommendations
• Sustainability Program activity update
• Approval of May 27, 2021 meeting minutes

Water Resources Agency Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates on reservoir release schedules for Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs. Members will also consider supporting continued negotiations regarding a land lease at San Antonio Reservoir.

• Update on leasing Monterey County Water Resources Agency land at San Antonio Reservoir to County of Monterey Public Works
• 2021 release schedule updates for Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs
• Updates on reservoir operations, maintenance, and Division of Safety of Dams requirements
• Status reports on the Interlake Tunnel Project and Quagga/Zebra Mussel Plan

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review several personnel reclassifications and budget amendments. Discussions include funding for the Enterprise Resource Planning replacement project and cannabis-related permit deposits. The committee will also receive updates on fire and storm repair projects.

• $690,000 appropriation increase for ERP replacement project planning
• $28,607 budget increase for Carmel Views/Mar Vista street maintenance
• Budget increases for cannabis business permit deposits across three departments
• Reclassification of various county positions including Agricultural Inspector and Inventory Control Specialist
• Review of commercial cannabis distribution tax options

County of Monterey Planning Commission

This document contains only procedural information and instructions for public participation in the Monterey County Planning Commission meeting. No specific agenda items or projects are listed in this text. The meeting is scheduled to be held via teleconference due to COVID-19 protocols.

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors will review an update regarding the Interlake Tunnel project. The report includes the project's current status and its summary schedule.

• Status and schedule report for the Interlake Tunnel project

East Garrison Community Services District

The East Garrison Community Services District Board of Directors is considering a resolution regarding Lincoln Park. The proposal includes establishing two new sponsored events for at least three years and setting waived uses and fees for the park.

• Resolution to establish two new sponsored events at Lincoln Park
• Establishment of an annual budget for sponsored events
• Establishment of waived uses and fees for Lincoln Park

Board of Supervisors

The provided agenda text contains only closed session items and procedural information. No public agenda items are listed in this portion of the document.

• Real property negotiations for 1011 Broadway Street, King City
• Labor negotiations with employee organizations
• Litigation regarding Ben Draeger
• Liability claims involving Ruth Gallegos

Advisory Redistricting Committee

The Advisory Redistricting Committee will discuss planning for county-wide communities of interest listening sessions. The committee is also scheduled to receive a report on 2020 Census Data and an overview of redistricting legal requirements.

• Approval of August 12, 2021 action minutes
• Planning for county-wide communities of interest listening sessions
• Report regarding the release of 2020 Census Data
• Overview of the legal requirements of redistricting

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

The Board will consider agreements for the Lower Salinas Valley Well Destruction Project totaling over $5 million. They will also review a purchase of three pieces of heavy equipment and an amendment to a professional services agreement. Staff will provide updates on the Pajaro River and Interlake Tunnel projects.

• $1,992,644.00 contract with Maggiora Bros. Drilling, Inc. for well destruction
• $3,423,008.67 contract with Pacific Coast Well Drilling for well destruction
• Purchase of three heavy equipment pieces not to exceed $598,667
• $83,204 amendment to Wood Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. agreement
• Update on 2021 Pajaro River vegetation removal work

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

The scheduled meeting for the Monterey County Zoning Administrator on August 12, 2021, was cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

Advisory Redistricting Committee

The Advisory Redistricting Committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and adopt its 2021 meeting schedule. The agenda includes information on upcoming community listening sessions scheduled for August 26 through September 19. Members will also receive demonstrations of mapping and data collection tools.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of the 2021 ARC meeting schedule
• Information on Communities of Interest listening sessions (August 26 – September 19)
• Survey123 demonstration for gathering data on Communities of Interest
• Introduction to Maptitude online mapping tools

County of Monterey Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review the draft Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan update prior to environmental review. The commission will also consider a development permit for repairs and new construction at 48158 Highway 1. A request for a map extension in Bradley has been withdrawn.

• Development permit for repairs and a new guesthouse/pool house at 48158 Highway 1
• Workshop on the Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan update
• Withdrawal of the six-year extension request for Country Lake Estates in Bradley
• Appointment of a new Vice Chair for the Nomination Committee

Legislative Committee

The regular meeting of the Monterey County Legislative Committee scheduled for August 9, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 13, 2021, at 1:30 p.m.

Advisory Redistricting Committee

The Advisory Redistricting Committee is holding an orientation session to review its mission and upcoming activities. Commissioners will introduce themselves and describe their communities of interest. The meeting also includes a redistricting process overview from LGDR.

• Introduction of commissioners, staff, and LGDR
• Review of ARC mission and committee activities
• Setting the August meeting schedule for August 12, 19, and 26
• Redistricting process overview by LGDR

Water Resources Agency Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing agency financials and several service agreements. This includes approving two new contracts for the Lower Salinas Valley Well Destruction Project and an amendment to a modeling services agreement.

• $1,992,644.00 contract with Maggiora Bros. Drilling, Inc. for well destruction project
• $3,423,008.67 contract with Precision Hydro for well destruction project
• $83,204.00 increase to Wood Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. agreement
• Review of June 2021 Agency Fund financials

Water Resources Agency Personnel and Administration Committee

The Water Resources Agency Personnel and Administration Committee will review several status reports. These include updates on personnel activities, training plans, and real property appraisals. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 4, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of June 4, 2021, meeting minutes
• Update on personnel activities
• Update on Training and Professional Growth Plan
• Update on real property and Agency land appraisals

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will receive reports regarding several Proposition 68 programs. These include Rural Recreation and Tourism projects, Regional Park Program projects, and Per Capita Projects.

• Reports on Proposition 68 Rural Recreation and Tourism projects for Lake San Antonio North and South Shore
• Reports on Proposition 68 Regional Park Program projects including Toro Park, Jacks Peak Park, and Laguna Seca
• Report on Proposition 68 Per Capita Projects
• Approval of June 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Update regarding the latest Equal Opportunity Plan

Water Resources Agency Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will review an update on the 2020 Strategic Plan to provide direction to staff. The agenda also includes updates regarding the Habitat Conservation Plan timeline and a computerized maintenance management system.

• Approval of June 2, 2021, meeting minutes
• Update on the 2020 Strategic Plan
• HCP and CEQA/NEPA document development timeline update
• Computerized Maintenance Management System update

Water Resources Agency Basin Management Advisory Committee

The Water Resources Agency Basin Management Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 4, 2021, has been cancelled.

Health, Housing & Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance to create a managed medical care commission covering five counties. Members will also receive updates on homeless shelter capacity and COVID-19 housing program occupancy. Additionally, the committee will hear a presentation on youth violence prevention strategies.

• Ordinance for a Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced-San Benito-Mariposa Managed Medical Care Commission
• STRYVE Youth Violence Prevention Program presentation
• COVID-19 Incident Housing Programs occupancy and vacancy report
• Update on Homeless Shelter Housing Capacity
• Review of Monterey County Alternate Housing Site Program data

Board of Supervisors

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting includes closed session discussions. These items involve potential threats to public security and providing direction to negotiators for employee organizations.

• Closed session regarding threats to the security of public buildings or services
• Direction to negotiators Irma Ramirez-Bough and Kim Moore for all employee units

Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory Commission

The commission will hear Equal Opportunity Plan presentations from several county departments, including the County Administrative Office and Public Defender. The meeting also includes a report on the status of the EOP review by an Ad-Hoc Committee.

• Approval of June 16, 2021 action minutes
• County Administrative Office Equal Opportunity Plan presentation
• Public Defender Equal Opportunity Plan presentation
• Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Equal Opportunity Plan presentation
• Cooperative Extension Equal Opportunity Plan presentation

Advance Reports Over 50 Pages

The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding delinquent sanitation fees totaling $29,763.05. The meeting also includes resolutions to certify tax and fee compliance for various County Service Areas.

• Public hearing on delinquent sanitation fees for 49 parcels totaling $29,763.05
• Resolutions for multiple County Service Areas regarding tax and fee compliance
• Authorization of assessments against parcels for FY 2021-22

Board of Supervisors

The agenda outlines procedures for public participation during COVID-19. The Board will also meet in closed session regarding public security threats and labor negotiations.

• Closed session regarding security of public buildings and services
• Direction to negotiators for all employee units

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board is considering a resolution to approve terms of a generic model Funding Agreement with the State of California Department of Water Resources. This involves joint sponsors including the Monterey County Water Resources Agency and Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District - Zone 7. The agreement covers rebuilding and enhancing flood risk reduction facilities on the Pajaro River and Salsipuedes Creek.

• Resolution to approve terms of a generic model Funding Agreement with the State of California
• Authorization for the General Manager to sign the agreement upon identification of funds
• Flood risk reduction facilities on Pajaro River and Salsipuedes Creek

Health, Housing & Human Services Committee

The July 19, 2021, meeting of the Monterey County Health, Housing, Homelessness & Human Services Committee was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided during this session. The next meeting is scheduled for August 2, 2021.

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will review several professional services agreements and agency reports. This includes a contract amendment for dam safety surveillance and an extension for McMillen Jacobs Associates. The agenda also covers groundwater levels and reservoir release updates.

• $56,666 contract amendment with AECOM Technical Services for San Antonio Dam safety surveillance
• Term extension for McMillens Jacobs Associates through December 31, 2022
• Fee schedule update for the Wallace Group agreement
• Report on groundwater elevations and precipitation moving averages
• Closed session regarding Nacimiento Regional Water Management Advisory Committee litigation

Advance Reports Over 50 Pages

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing advance reports for the July 27, 2021 meeting. These reports cover the adoption of 2021 Construction Task Catalogs and technical specifications for roads, bridges, and facilities. The Department of Public Works will also be authorized to advertise for bids.

• Adoption of 2021 Construction Task Catalogs
• JOC 2021 Roads & Bridges project specifications
• JOC 2021 Facilities project specifications
• Authorization to advertise bids in the Monterey County Weekly

Joint Water Resources/Board of Supervisors Leadership Committee

The Joint Water Resources/Board of Supervisors Leadership Committee will receive updates on reservoir levels and local drought conditions. The meeting also includes reports on dam maintenance, Pajaro Levee activities, and well destruction grant processes.

• Approval of May 20, 2021, action minutes
• Update on local drought conditions, including reservoir levels and releases
• Update on dam maintenance and San Antonio Spillway investigation
• Update on Pajaro Levee activities and illegal camping cleanup
• Update on well destruction grant RFP/bid process and schedule

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Opportunity Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Economic Development Staff Plan/Timeline and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Economic Development Staff Plan/Timeline discussion
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds discussion

Advance Reports Over 50 Pages

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing amendments to existing construction management agreements. The meeting also includes consideration of new contracts for on-call bridge design services.

• Extension of four construction management agreements with no increase to $5,000,000 caps each
• New on-call bridge design contracts totaling $3,750,000 for five consultants
• Agreement amendments for APSICM-Sixth Dimension, Ausonio Incorporated, Harris & Associates, and Kitchell/CEM

Capital Improvement Committee

The Capital Improvement Committee will review progress reports on several infrastructure projects. This includes updates on the Jail Housing Addition Project and New Juvenile Hall. The committee will also receive a report on negotiations regarding the sale of County Sewer Systems.

• Jail Housing Addition Project 8819 status update
• New Juvenile Hall, Project 8811 status report
• Negotiations regarding the sale of County Sewer Systems (Pajaro, Boronda, and CSA 75-Chualar)
• Transfer of Boronda County Sanitation District-Zone 2 San Jerardo Water System

Health, Housing & Human Services Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Monterey County Health, Housing, Homelessness & Human Services Committee for July 8, 2021, was cancelled. No specific agenda items were listed for discussion or decision.

Water Resources Agency Basin Management Advisory Committee

The Basin Management Advisory Committee will consider a draft outline for a special report analyzing 25 years of groundwater extraction in the Salinas Valley. The committee will also receive reports on groundwater elevations and precipitation averages. Staff updates are scheduled regarding well permits, agency modeling, and Proposition 1 grant implementation.

• Draft outline for Special Report on Salinas Valley Water Usage
• Report on groundwater elevations and precipitation moving averages
• Proposition 1 Implementation Grant Update for Lower Salinas Valley
• Update on Well Permit Application Activities
• Update on Agency Modeling Activities

Water Resources Agency Finance Committee

The committee will consider recommending a $56,666 contract amendment with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for San Antonio Dam safety surveillance. Members will also receive May 2021 financial reports and hear updates on grants and loan refinancing.

• $56,666 AECOM Technical Services, Inc. contract amendment for San Antonio Dam safety
• May 2021 Financials for all Agency Funds
• USBR Loan Refinancing update
• Homeless Encampment Cleanup Costs update

County of Monterey Planning Commission

This meeting agenda consists of procedural instructions regarding teleconference logistics and public participation due to COVID-19. No substantive items, such as rezonings or contracts, are listed in the provided text.

County of Monterey Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and instructions for a special joint meeting of the Monterey County Planning Commission and Land Use Advisory Committees. No specific land use projects, rezonings, or contracts are listed in this document.

Water Resources Agency Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee

The Committee will review updates regarding the 2021 release schedules for Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs. Staff will also present reports on the Interlake Tunnel Project and Division of Safety of Dams requirements.

• Approval of May 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Update on Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoir release schedules
• Update on Interlake Tunnel Project
• Report on Division of Safety of Dams requirements
• Status reports on Quagga/Zebra Mussel Plan and cloud seeding

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

The provided text contains only procedural information and instructions for the June 24, 2021, Monterey County Zoning Administrator meeting. It outlines how the public can participate via teleconference and submit comments. No specific projects or decisions are documented in this text.

• No specific agenda items were provided in the text.

Board of Supervisors

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on June 24, 2021. The agenda includes several closed session items regarding performance evaluations for various county officials.

• Performance evaluation for Public Defender
• Performance evaluation for Natividad Medical Center Interim CEO
• Performance evaluation for County Administrative Officer
• Performance evaluation for Civil Rights Officer
• Performance evaluation for County Counsel

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency will hold a special meeting. The agenda is limited to a closed session regarding a performance evaluation for the agency's General Manager.

• Performance evaluation for the Monterey County Water Resources Agency General Manager

Advance Reports Over 50 Pages

The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider a resolution for the County of Monterey Capital Improvement Program Five-Year Plan. This plan covers fiscal years 2021/22 through 2025/26 and includes lists of proposed and partially funded projects.

• Resolution for the Capital Improvement Program Five-Year Plan (FY 2021/22–2025/26)
• List of unfunded and partially funded projects

Board of Supervisors

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors will conduct closed-session discussions. These include addressing threats to the security of public buildings and providing direction to negotiators for all employee units.

• Closed session regarding security of public buildings and services
• Direction to negotiators for all employee units

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency will review the agency's requested budget for fiscal year 2021-22. The meeting also includes a report on drought conditions in Monterey County and their impacts on agency operations. Additionally, the Board will consider an amendment to the water recycling agreement with Monterey One Water.

• Approval of FY 2021-22 requested budget
• Amendment No. 3 to the Water Recycling Agreement with Monterey One Water
• Report on drought conditions and impacts to agency operations

Boronda County Sanitation District

The Board of Directors will consider the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget for adoption. The agenda also includes a resolution to increase the 2020-21 budget appropriations by $35,091 using unassigned funds.

• Resolution to increase FY 2020-21 budget appropriations by $35,091
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget

East Garrison Community Services District

The Board will meet to consider adopting a resolution for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. The agenda also includes provisions for public comment and any additions or corrections to the meeting schedule.

• Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget

East Garrison Public Financing Authority

The East Garrison Public Financing Authority is meeting to consider its annual budget. The authority will vote on a resolution to approve the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget.

• Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget for the East Garrison Public Financing Authority

Pajaro County Sanitation District

The Pajaro County Sanitation District is meeting to consider its annual budget. The board will vote on a resolution to approve the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget.

• Resolution to approve the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget for the Pajaro County Sanitation District

Successor Housing Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the County of Monterey

The Successor Housing Agency will meet to consider adopting a resolution for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. The meeting also includes provisions for public comment and agenda corrections.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget resolution

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will consider a report regarding drought conditions in Monterey County and their impact on agency operations. The agenda also includes proposed amendments to several service agreements for energy, consulting, and landscaping.

• Amendment to VIASYN, Inc. agreement to increase total amount by $25,000 to $235,095
• Amendment to Hollenbeck Consulting agreement to increase maximum payable to $294,000
• Amendment to Smith and Enright Landscaping Inc. for landscaping/cleanup up to $222,175
• Report on drought conditions in Monterey County and impacts to agency operations
• Recommendation regarding the Water Recycling Agreement with Monterey One Water

Board of Supervisors Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will receive preliminary results from a COVID-19 emergency paid leave survey and an overview of a proposed productivity survey. Additionally, the committee will review accomplishments regarding employee benefits and class and compensation initiatives.

• Approval of June 1, 2021, action minutes
• COVID-19 Emergency Paid Leave Utilization Survey results
• Proposed draft COVID-19 Productivity Survey overview
• Presentation on HR Strategic Plan Employee Benefits initiatives
• Update on Class and Compensation activities

Capital Improvement Committee

The committee will provide direction for Lake San Antonio water and sewer projects using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The agenda also includes status updates on Jail Housing Addition Project 8819 and quarterly reports on Job Order Contracting programs.

• Direction for Lake San Antonio water and sewer projects using ARPA funds
• Status update on Jail Housing Addition Project 8819
• Quarterly report on Natividad Medical Center Job Order Contracting
• Status report on Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department Job Order Contract Program

Legislative Committee

The June 14, 2021, meeting of the Monterey County Legislative Committee was cancelled. No agenda items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

This document provides instructions for public participation in the June 10, 2021, Monterey County Zoning Administrator meeting via teleconference. No specific projects, rezonings, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

County of Monterey Planning Commission

This document contains only procedural information and public participation instructions for the June 9, 2021, meeting. No specific land use items or decisions are listed in this portion of the agenda. The meeting is conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19 protocols.

Board of Supervisors

The agenda consists of procedural information and items for closed session only. The Board will discuss public building security and provide direction to negotiators for employee organizations.

• Closed session regarding security of public buildings and services
• Direction to negotiators for employee organization units

Pajaro County Sanitation District

The Board of Directors is considering actions related to the Report of 2020 Delinquent Fees. This includes scheduling a public hearing and directing the Department of Public Works, Facilities, and Parks to prepare the final report.

• Setting a public hearing for July 20, 2021, regarding the 2020 Delinquent Fees Report
• Directing the Department of Public Works, Facilities, and Parks to prepare the final delinquency report
• Directing the publication and mailing of a Notice of Public Hearing to property owners

Health, Housing & Human Services Committee

The Health, Housing, Homelessness & Human Services Committee will discuss updates regarding the farmworker housing development permit process. The committee will also receive reports on homeless shelter housing capacity and occupancy data for COVID-19 incident housing programs.

• Update on public outreach materials for farmworker housing development permits
• Report on Homeless Shelter Housing Capacity
• Occupancy and vacancy data report for COVID-19 incident housing programs, including Operation Oasis, Housing for the Harvest, and Project Roomkey
• Approval of May 3, 2021, meeting draft action minutes

Water Resources Agency Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing the April 2021 financial status for all Agency Funds. Members will also consider recommendations to the Board regarding amendments to energy, landscaping, and professional services agreements.

• Amendment No. 7 to VIASYN, Inc. energy services agreement for $235,095
• Amendment No. 6 to Hollenbeck Consulting professional services for $294,000
• Amendment No. 2 to Smith and Enright Landscaping Inc. for up to $222,175
• Amendment No. 3 to Monterey One Water recycling agreement extension

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will review a financial report for Lake Nacimiento Resort and Operations. The meeting includes updates on grant applications and discussions regarding the elimination of entry fees at several county parks. Additionally, new District 5 Commissioner Claudia P. Tibbs will be sworn into office.

• Elimination of park entry fees at Toro, Jacks Peak, Manzanita, Royal Oaks, and San Lorenzo parks
• Financial condition report for Lake Nacimiento Resort and Operations Enterprise Fund
• Grant submittal for a replacement patrol vessel for South County Lakes
• Introduction and oath for new District 5 Commissioner Claudia P. Tibbs
• Status update on Prop 68 grant applications

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 recommended budget. This includes reviewing departmental presentations from Public Works, Health, and the Sheriff-Coroner. The Board will also consider establishing a Section 115 Pension Trust.

• Establishment of a Section 115 Pension Trust administered by PARS
• Budget adjustment of $8,038,138 for the County Administrative Office
• Adoption of FY 2021-22 GANN Appropriation Limits
• Public hearings for departmental budgets including Sheriff-Coroner and Public Works

East Garrison Community Services District

The East Garrison Community Services District is conducting public hearings regarding the recommended budget for fiscal year 2021-22. The session includes reviews of Fund 181 and PFP006.

• FY 2021-22 budget public hearings
• Review of Fund 181 (3200 East Garrison Community Service District)
• Review of PFP006 (8562 East Garrison Community Service District)

East Garrison Public Financing Authority

The authority is conducting public hearings regarding the recommended budget for fiscal year 2021-22. The session includes reviews of Fund 180 and PFP005.

• FY 2021-22 Recommended Budget Hearings (Fund 180)
• FY 2021-22 Recommended Budget Hearings (PFP005)

Pajaro County Sanitation District

The Pajaro County Sanitation District is conducting public hearings for the recommended FY 2021-22 budget. The session includes discussions regarding Public Works, Facilities, and Parks.

• FY 2021-22 Recommended Budget for Pajaro County Sanitation District (Fund 151)
• Budget hearings for Public Works, Facilities, and Parks

Successor Housing Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the County of Monterey

The Successor Housing Agency is conducting public hearings regarding its recommended FY 2021-22 budget. These sessions include reviews of specific housing set-aside funds.

• Castroville/Pajaro Housing Set-Aside (Fund 175) budget hearing
• Boronda Housing Set-Aside (Fund 176) budget hearing

Board of Supervisors Human Resources Committee

The committee will receive presentations regarding COVID-19 workforce arrangements, including telework requests and worksite survey results. The agenda also includes updates on the Family Friendly Committee and employee assistance program usage. Additionally, the committee will consider approving minutes from the May 12, 2021, meeting.

• Approval of May 12, 2021, Action Minutes
• Presentation on COVID-19 workforce schedules and telework
• Presentation on COVID-19 Worksite Survey results
• Presentation on the Family Friendly Committee
• Report on Employee Assistance Program utilization

Board of Supervisors

This special meeting includes a closed session to confer regarding the appointment of an Interim Natividad Medical Center Chief Executive Officer. The Board will also provide direction to negotiators regarding this position. The public portion of the agenda covers procedural items such as the call to order and roll call.

• Appointment of Interim Natividad Medical Center Chief Executive Officer
• Direction to negotiators for the Interim CEO position

Alternative Energy and Environment Committee

The Alternative Energy and Environment Committee will review preliminary results from a Fleet Electrification Study. The committee will also discuss Ecology Action's 'EVs for Everyone' program to explore streamlining electric vehicle transitions for residents and employees. Additionally, the committee will receive an update on Sustainability Program activities.

• Presentation on Fleet Electrification Study results
• Presentation on Ecology Action's 'EVs for Everyone' program
• Update on Monterey County Sustainability Program activities
• Approval of January 28, 2021 meeting minutes

Water Resources Agency Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee

The Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee will review updates regarding the 2021 release schedules for Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs. The meeting also includes discussions on water right applications from the Shandon-San Juan Water District and reservoir maintenance activities.

• Approval of April 29, 2021 meeting minutes
• Update on Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoir release schedules
• Review of Shandon-San Juan Water District water right applications
• Updates on reservoir operations, maintenance, and dam safety requirements
• Status reports on lake recreation and Quagga/Zebra mussel plans

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

This document provides instructions for participating in the Monterey County Zoning Administrator meeting via teleconference. No specific project items, rezonings, or ordinances are listed in this portion of the agenda.

Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Monterey County Water Resources Agency is holding a public workshop regarding the protection of domestic drinking water supplies for the Lower Salinas Valley Project. The session will cover project implementation, budget, and upcoming timelines. It also includes information on future opportunities for public input.

• Public workshop for the Lower Salinas Valley Project
• Review of project area description and implementation to date
• Discussion of project budget and timeline
• Information on future opportunities for public input

County of Monterey Planning Commission

The provided text contains only procedural instructions for participating in the May 26, 2021, Monterey County Planning Commission meeting via teleconference. It outlines methods for public comment and contact information for the County Housing and Community Development department.

East Garrison Community Services District

The East Garrison Community Services District is considering whether to hold an election for a directly elected Board of Directors in November 2021 or November 2022. The Board will also consider resolutions regarding the conduct of the election and cost reimbursement if held in 2021.

• Decision on holding a Board of Directors election in November 2021 or November 2022
• Potential resolution to reimburse Elections Department costs for a 2021 election

Joint Meeting of the MoCo Board of Supervisors and MoCo Water Resources Agency BOS

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors and Water Resources Agency are holding a special joint meeting. The agenda includes a proposal to send a letter to the State Water Resources Control Board Division of Water Rights. This letter would oppose water appropriation applications by the Shandon-San Juan Water District for the Salinas and Nacimiento Rivers.

• Opposition to Shandon-San Juan Water District water rights application (Salinas River)
• Opposition to Shandon-San Juan Water District water rights application (Nacimiento River)

Urban County Standing Committee

The Urban County Standing Committee is reviewing recommendations to reprogram $1,049,326 in CDBG-CV3 CARES Act funds for COVID-19 prevention and response. The committee will also recommend these funding changes to the Board of Supervisors.

• Reprogramming $1,049,326 in CDBG-CV3 CARES Act funds for COVID-19 response
• Approval of March 15, 2021, draft action minutes

Board of Supervisors

The provided agenda consists primarily of procedural information and COVID-19 protocols. The scheduled items include a closed session regarding public building security and direction to negotiators for Unit S.

• Closed session regarding security of public buildings and services
• Direction to negotiators for Employee Organization Unit S

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will review recent water rights applications filed by the Shandon-San Juan Water District for the Salinas and Nacimiento Rivers. The meeting also includes receiving the FY 2020-21 third quarter financial status report and updates on agency projects.

• Shandon-San Juan Water District water rights applications
• FY 2020-21 Third Quarter Financial Status Report
• Approval of April 26, 2021 action minutes
• Updates on Prop. 1 Grant and Interlake Tunnel projects

Capital Improvement Committee

The Capital Improvement Committee will receive a report on potential water and sewer projects for Parks, Community Service Areas (CSAs), and County Sanitation Districts (CSDs). The committee is also tasked with providing direction to staff regarding the priority order of these projects.

• Approval of May 10, 2021, action minutes
• Report on potential water and sewer projects for Parks, CSAs, and CSDs
• Direction to staff on project priorities for water and sewer works

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and instructions for public participation via teleconference. It outlines how residents can submit comments or observe the meeting during the COVID-19 state of emergency. No land use decisions or specific projects are listed in this document.

Board of Supervisors Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will receive a presentation regarding return to worksite guidance. The committee will also consider approving the meeting minutes from March 18, 2021.

• Presentation on return to worksite guidance (Item 21-355)
• Approval of March 18, 2021, meeting minutes (MIN 21-023)

County of Monterey Planning Commission

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and instructions for the May 12, 2021, meeting. No specific agenda items, such as rezonings or contracts, are listed in this document. The text focuses on teleconference logistics and public comment protocols due to COVID-19.

• No specific agenda items or projects are listed in the provided text.

Board of Supervisors

The provided text covers procedural meeting steps and the beginning of a closed session. No substantive public projects, ordinances, or contracts are listed in this portion of the agenda.

• Closed session regarding security of public buildings and services
• Direction to negotiators for all employee units

City Selection Committee

The committee will review meeting minutes from January 2021 and consider a rotation policy for certain committee appointments. Members will also vote on appointing representatives to the Airport Land Use Commission and the Local Agency Formation Commission.

• Appointment of one city representative to the Monterey County Airport Land Use Commission
• Appointment of one mayor or council member to the Local Agency Formation Commission
• Review of January 8, 2021, meeting minutes
• Consideration of automatic rotation for committee appointments

Water Resources Agency Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider receiving the March 2021 Financial Status Report for all Agency Funds. The meeting also includes updates on Proposition 218, grants, and USBR loan refinancing.

• Approval of April 2, 2021 meeting minutes
• Receipt of March 2021 Financial Status Report for all Agency Funds
• Updates on Proposition 218 and the 10-Year Financial Plan
• Updates regarding grants and USBR loan refinancing

Water Resources Agency Personnel and Administration Committee

The Water Resources Agency Personnel and Administration Committee will meet via teleconference to receive several status reports. These include updates on personnel activities, the Training and Professional Growth Plan, and real property appraisals. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 5, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of March 5, 2021, meeting minutes
• Update on personnel activities
• Update on Training and Professional Growth Plan
• Update on real property and Agency land appraisals

Health, Housing & Human Services Committee

The Health, Housing, Homelessness & Human Services Committee will review several housing-related presentations. Topics include expanding access to Accessory Dwelling Units and proposed developments in Gonzalez and Soledad. The committee will also receive updates on homeless shelter capacity and COVID-19 housing program data.

• Presentation on expanding access to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Proposed housing developments in the City of Gonzalez and City of Soledad
• Update on Homeless Shelter Housing Capacity
• Report on COVID-19 Incident Housing Programs occupancy and vacancy data
• Status of a new position for the Racial Equity Initiative

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

The provided document contains only procedural instructions and teleconference details for the meeting. No specific agenda items, projects, or decisions are listed in this text.

County of Monterey Planning Commission

The provided text outlines procedures for attending the April 28, 2021, Monterey County Planning Commission meeting via teleconference. It details how the public can participate through Zoom or phone and provides instructions for submitting written comments during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

Joint Meeting of the County Board of Supervisors and Salinas City Council

The provided text contains the procedural opening and COVID-19 participation guidelines for a joint meeting of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and Salinas City Council. No specific agenda items, such as contracts or ordinances, are listed in this portion of the document.

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency will consider granting a 10-foot wide drainage easement. This easement is for the construction of a stormwater overflow drain into the Bryant Canyon Drainage Canal.

• Granting a 10-foot wide drainage easement for a stormwater overflow drain into Bryant Canyon Drainage Canal

Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory Commission

The Commission will review presentations regarding the 2021 Equal Opportunity Plans from the County Counsel’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office. The body will also consider recommendations to the Civil Rights Office concerning plan compliance.

• Approval of March 17, 2021 minutes
• County Counsel’s Office Equal Opportunity Plan presentation
• Report on 2021 Department Equal Opportunity Plan Submissions
• Sheriff’s Office Equal Opportunity Plan compliance report
• Recommendations regarding Equal Opportunity Plan compliance

Board of Supervisors

The provided agenda text consists mostly of procedural instructions and COVID-19 notices. The only specific item listed is a closed session to provide direction to negotiators regarding an employee organization.

• Closed session to provide direction to negotiators Irma Ramirez-Bough, Kim Moore, and Ariana Hurtado

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

The scheduled meeting for the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors on April 19, 2021, has been cancelled. A special meeting is instead scheduled to be held on April 26, 2021.

• Cancellation of the April 19, 2021, board meeting
• Notice of a special meeting for April 26, 2021

COVID-19 Hospitality Ad-Hoc Committee

The COVID-19 Hospitality Ad-Hoc Committee is reviewing a Board referral regarding a "Hospitality Recall Ordinance." The meeting includes presentations on the draft ordinance and perspectives from labor groups, employees, and the hospitality industry. The committee will conclude by providing a recommendation.

• Presentation on Board referral for a “Hospitality Recall Ordinance”
• Review of Draft County Ordinance
• Perspectives from labor groups and employees
• Perspectives from the hospitality industry
• Committee recommendation

Legislative Committee

The regular meeting of the Monterey County Legislative Committee scheduled for April 12, 2021, was cancelled. A special meeting was scheduled for April 13, 2021.

• Cancellation of the April 12, 2021, regular meeting

Capital Improvement Committee

The committee will review status updates on several infrastructure projects, including the Carmel River Lagoon and jail housing additions. Members will also discuss the draft Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2021/22 through 2025/26. The agenda includes providing direction regarding the prioritization of unfunded projects.

• Draft County of Monterey Capital Improvement Program Five-Year Plan (FYs 2021/22 - 2025/26)
• Carmel River Lagoon Seasonal Sandbar Management status update
• Jail Housing Addition Project 8819 status update
• New Juvenile Hall, Project 8811 status report
• Natividad Medical Center Job Order Contracting quarterly report

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

The April 8, 2021, agenda for the Monterey County Zoning Administrator provides only procedural information. It outlines how the public can participate via teleconference due to COVID-19 protocols. No specific projects or land use decisions are listed in this document.

• No specific zoning items or projects are listed

Water Resources Agency Planning Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Planning Committee on April 7, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is receiving a briefing on COVID-19 impacts and providing direction to staff on pandemic response. The Board is also reviewing the $4,989,651 County contribution to the Community Foundation for Monterey County for the VIDA project.

• COVID-19 briefing and direction to staff
• Update on $4,989,651 County contribution to the Community Foundation for Monterey County
• Proposed reallocation of funding for the Virus Integrated Distribution of Aid (VIDA) project

Water Resources Agency Basin Management Advisory Committee

The Basin Management Advisory Committee will receive reports on groundwater well extractions in the 180/400 Foot Aquifer Subbasin. The meeting also includes updates on California well standards, well permitting processes, and Proposition 1 grant implementation for the Lower Salinas Valley.

• Report on Analysis of Groundwater Wells and Extractions in the 180/400 Foot Aquifer Subbasin
• DWR Bulletin 74: California Well Standards Update Project report
• Source water discussions with Monterey One Water
• Proposition 1 Implementation Grant update for Lower Salinas Valley drinking water protection
• Updates on well permitting and groundwater sustainability agency activities

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a budget workshop during this meeting. The agenda also includes closed sessions regarding security threats and labor negotiations for employee units.

• Budget Workshop
• Closed session regarding security of public buildings and services
• Direction to negotiators for All Units employee organization
• Direction to negotiators for Unit S employee organization

Parks Commission

The commission will discuss proposed changes to the Parks Commission Bylaws and the County Parks Volunteer Handbook. Members will also receive updates on the Fort Ord trail master plan and a grant application for San Lorenzo County Park.

• Proposed updates to Monterey County Parks Commission Bylaws
• $8.5 million grant application for San Lorenzo County Park
• Status report on Fort Ord Recreational Habitat Area Trail Master Plan
• Big Sur Land Trust Marks Ranch Grazing Lease Amendment No. 1
• Update on the County Parks Volunteer Handbook

County of Monterey Planning Commission

This document provides logistics and public participation instructions for a teleconference meeting. No specific land-use items or projects are listed in the provided text. The meeting was conducted via Zoom and telephone due to COVID-19 protocols.

Alternative Energy and Environment Committee

The Monterey County Alternative Energy and Environment Committee meeting scheduled for March 25, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

This document provides instructions for participating in the meeting via teleconference. No specific projects, rezonings, or decisions are listed in this version of the agenda.

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

The Board is considering a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding the Zone 2D - Nacimiento and San Antonio Dams High Priority Capital and Maintenance Project. This includes approving an Engineer’s Report and directing staff to begin an assessment ballot process for landowner approval.

• Approval of Engineer’s Report for Zone 2D - Nacimiento and San Antonio Dams project
• Direction for staff to proceed with an assessment ballot proceeding
• Proposed creation of Zone 2D for the maintenance project
• Scheduled public hearing on June 15, 2021

Advance Reports Over 50 Pages

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several service agreements and amendments. These include medical service contracts for Natividad Medical Center and an engineering contract for the Palo Colorado Road Repair Project.

• $10,000,000 agreement with Precision Orthopedics for orthopedic services at Natividad Medical Center
• $810,000 total contract with James F. Lilja, M.D. dba Bay Area Gynecology Oncology for gynecological oncology and urology services
• $1,080,000 total agreement with Specialists on Call, Inc. for tele-neurology services
• $1,605,000 engineering design contract with Quincy Engineering, Inc. for the Palo Colorado Road Repair Project

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors is considering petitions to change water rights for the Interlake Tunnel, San Antonio Spillway Modification Project, and Nacimiento Reservoir. These items involve Licenses 12624, 7543, and Permit 21089. The Board will also receive the agency's 2021 first quarter report.

• Petitions for change of water rights License 12624, License 7543, and Permit 21089 regarding Interlake Tunnel and San Antonio Spillway Modification Project
• Petition for extension of time for Permit 21089
• Petitions for change of water rights License 7543 and Permit 21089 regarding Nacimiento Reservoir consistency issues
• Receipt of the 2021 First Quarter Report

Cannabis Committee

The committee will review findings from a study on updating cannabis business permit fees. Members will also discuss amending the county code for greenhouse construction and receive updates on CARES funding and distribution taxes.

• Proposed amendments to the Master Fee Resolution for cannabis permits
• Report on amending County Code for commercial cannabis greenhouse construction
• Update on cannabis assignment related to CARES funding
• Presentation of the Cannabis Distribution Tax
• Presentation of CA Cannabis Authority Administrative Fees

Board of Supervisors Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will meet to consider appointing a Chair and Vice Chair. The committee will also review the 2021 meeting schedule and receive an update on recruitment initiatives. Staff will also provide a demonstration of the NEOGOV Perform Module.

• Appointment of the Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of the 2021 meeting schedule
• Demonstration of the NEOGOV Perform Module
• Update on Strategic Plan Recruitment initiatives
• Approval of October 1, 2020, meeting minutes

Joint Water Resources/Board of Supervisors Leadership Committee

The committee will receive briefings regarding Agency financial challenges and the impacts of a lease agreement with the Monterey County Parks Department. Members will also review COWCAP contributions and provide direction to staff on related action plans.

• Briefing on Agency financial challenges and proposed actions
• Update on Lease Agreement with Monterey County Parks Department
• Review of Agency’s COWCAP contributions

Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory Commission

The Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory Commission is reviewing county recruitment processes and departmental equal opportunity plans. The agenda includes presentations on the Brown Act and the Department of Social Services' plan. The Commission will also consider appointing a committee to review departmental plans.

• Approval of February 17, 2021, action minutes
• Presentation on Monterey County general recruitment processes
• Presentation on the Departmental Equal Opportunity Plan
• Appointment of an ad-hoc committee to review departmental equal opportunity plans
• Presentation on the Department of Social Services Equal Opportunity Plan

Board of Supervisors

The provided agenda consists primarily of procedural information regarding COVID-19 protocols and public participation. It also includes notices for closed sessions concerning security threats and negotiator direction.

• Closed session regarding security of public buildings or services
• Closed session to provide direction to negotiators

East Garrison Community Services District

The Board of Directors is considering a resolution recommending a special election on November 2, 2021. The election would change the district's governing body from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors to an at-large board of five directors. The proposal also addresses candidate statement costs and reimbursement for election expenses.

• Resolution recommending a special election on November 2, 2021
• Proposal to change the district board to five at-large elected directors
• Requirement for candidates to pay for publishing their statements
• Reimbursement of Elections Department costs for the special election

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency will hold a meeting including a closed session. The agenda focuses on a performance evaluation for the agency's General Manager.

• Performance evaluation for the Water Resources Agency General Manager

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

The Board will consider recommendations for water right changes related to the Interlake Tunnel and Nacimiento Reservoir projects. Additionally, they will review a drainage easement for Bryant Canyon Drainage Canal and groundwater level maps.

• Recommendation for a 10-foot wide drainage easement for Bryant Canyon Drainage Canal
• Water right change petitions for the Interlake Tunnel and Spillway Modification Project
• Water right change petitions regarding Nacimiento Reservoir consistency issues
• Receipt of the Well Locations Report for the Lower Salinas Valley Project

Urban County Standing Committee

The committee will receive a report regarding anticipated HUD Community Development Block Grant funding for projects and services. Members will review application scores to provide direction on fund allocations. Additionally, staff will be directed to prepare the Annual Action Plan for Program Year 21/22.

• Report on $1,340,488 in anticipated HUD CDBG funding
• Review of application scoring and direction on fund allocations
• Direction to staff to prepare the Annual Action Plan for Program Year 21/22
• Approval of February 10, 2021, draft action minutes

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

The provided text for the Monterey County Zoning Administrator meeting consists of procedural boilerplate regarding teleconference participation. It details how the public can observe via Zoom or phone and provides instructions for submitting written comments. No specific land-use items or projects are listed in this document.

County of Monterey Planning Commission

The provided document contains only procedural information and instructions for public participation via teleconference. No specific projects, rezonings, or ordinances are listed in this agenda text. The meeting is being conducted remotely in accordance with COVID-19 emergency orders.

• No concrete items such as rezonings or contracts are listed.

Advance Reports Over 50 Pages

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a proposal to amend a professional services agreement with Dopamine Therapeutics, Inc. The amendment would extend family medicine services at Natividad Medical Center through June 30, 2022. This includes adding $200,000 to the contract for a total not to exceed $300,000.

• First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Dopamine Therapeutics, Inc.
• Extension of service term from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022
• Increase of contract amount by $200,000 for a total not to exceed $300,000
• Authorization for up to three future amendments not exceeding 10% ($10,000) of the original amount

Board of Supervisors

The provided agenda focuses on meeting procedures, COVID-19 protocols, and closed session items. The Board will discuss the security of public buildings and provide direction to negotiators for employee units.

• Closed session regarding security of public buildings and services
• Direction to negotiators for All Units employee organization
• Direction to negotiators for Unit R employee organization

Legislative Committee

The committee will review reports on federal and state legislative items, including COVID-19 relief and election integrity. Members will also discuss grant opportunities for projects such as the San Lucas Drinking Water Project.

• Federal COVID-19 unemployment benefits tax relief bills
• State legislation regarding employment and local planning (SB 6)
• San Lucas Drinking Water Project updates
• CDFW Interlake Tunnel funding reports

Capital Improvement Committee

The committee will discuss several capital projects and status reports. This includes reviewing a funding increase for the Chiller Replacement Project and prioritizing the Behavioral Health Alisal Integrated Clinic. They will also receive updates on jail housing and sewer system negotiations.

• $707,006 funding increase for Monterey County Chiller Replacement Project at 1200 Aguajito Road
• Prioritizing the Behavioral Health Alisal Integrated Clinic project at 331 North Sanborn
• Status update on Jail Housing Addition Project 8819
• Negotiations regarding the sale of County Sewer Systems and transfer of San Jerardo Water System

Water Resources Agency Finance Committee

The committee will consider January 2021 financials for all Agency Funds. The agenda also includes a preliminary budget review for fiscal year 2021-22 and updates on grants and loan refinancing.

• Review of January 2021 Financials for all Agency Funds
• FY 2021-22 Preliminary Budget Review
• Updates on Proposition 218 and the 10-Year Financial Plan
• Status reports on grants and USBR loan refinancing
• Approval of February 5, 2021 meeting minutes

Water Resources Agency Personnel and Administration Committee

The Water Resources Agency Personnel and Administration Committee will receive several status reports. These include updates on personnel activities, professional growth plans, and agency land appraisals.

• Approval of February 5, 2021, meeting minutes
• Update on personnel activities
• Update on the Training and Professional Growth Plan
• Update on real property and Agency land appraisals

Board of Supervisors

This special meeting consists of procedural items and a closed session. The Board will confer with County Counsel regarding matters posing a threat to the security of public buildings and essential services. No other substantive agenda items are detailed in the provided text.

• Closed session regarding threats to the security of public buildings and essential services

Equal Opportunity Committee

The Equal Opportunity Committee will receive departmental updates from the Civil Rights Office staff. The meeting includes discussions regarding mandatory training developments and revisions to the Reasonable Accommodation Policy.

• Approval of January 29, 2021, action minutes
• Updates on Harassment and Discrimination and Civil Rights training
• Discussion of EOCRAC vacancies and retreat topics
• Update on revisions to the Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Water Resources Agency Basin Management Advisory Committee

The Basin Management Advisory Committee will receive several technical reports regarding groundwater levels and seawater intrusion pathways. The meeting includes updates on well permit activities and the Proposition 1 grant for protecting domestic drinking water supplies in the Lower Salinas Valley.

• Mechanisms and Pathways of Seawater Intrusion report
• Draft 2020 Groundwater Level Contour Maps
• Well Locations Report for Protection of Domestic Drinking Water Supplies
• Proposition 1 Implementation Grant Update
• Update on Well Permit Activities

Water Resources Agency Planning Committee

The Water Resources Agency Planning Committee will review minutes from the February 3, 2021, meeting. Staff will also present updates regarding the HCP, the Strategic Plan, and a computerized maintenance management system.

• Approval of February 3, 2021, meeting minutes
• HCP Update
• Strategic Plan Update
• Computerized Maintenance Management System Update

Board of Supervisors

The March 2, 2021, meeting of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors includes procedural items and closed sessions. The Board will confer with County Counsel regarding the security of public buildings and services and provide direction to negotiators for employee organizations.

• Closed session regarding security of public buildings and essential services
• Direction to negotiators for all employee organization units

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency is considering a resolution to enter into a grant agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The agreement would provide $17 million for the construction of a Fish Exclusion System in conjunction with Interlake Tunnel construction.

• Resolution authorizing a $17 million grant from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for Fish Exclusion System construction

Health, Housing & Human Services Committee

The committee will receive updates on homeless shelter capacity and the status of farmworker housing projects in Monterey County. Members will also review occupancy data for COVID-19 incident housing programs and a presentation on Assisted Outpatient Treatment.

• Update on Homeless Shelter Housing Capacity
• Report on farmworker housing projects and permit application reviews
• Occupancy and vacancy data for COVID-19 Incident Housing Programs
• Presentation on AB 1976, Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)
• Approval of the 2021 regular meeting schedule

Cannabis Committee

The committee will review updates regarding cannabis cultivation square footage, land use permits, and business permits. Members will also discuss cannabis assignment allocations in relation to 2018 community priorities. Additionally, the committee will consider resource augmentation proposals for the 2021-22 budget year.

• Update on cannabis cultivation square footage and business permits
• Report on cannabis assignment allocations and community priorities
• Review of Cannabis Program Resource Augmentation Proposals for FY 2021-22
• Discussion of California Cannabis Authority Fees by fiscal year

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

The provided agenda for the February 25, 2021, meeting consists entirely of procedural boilerplate. It outlines instructions for public participation via teleconference and details regarding COVID-19 safety protocols, but contains no substantive project items.

County of Monterey Planning Commission

The provided agenda for the February 24, 2021, meeting contains only procedural and logistical information. It outlines instructions for public participation via Zoom and telephone due to COVID-19 protocols. No specific project items or decisions are listed in this document.

• No specific agenda items, such as rezonings or contracts, are listed in the provided text.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing several budget amendments and financial reports. Key discussions include a large fund transfer for a health center purchase and personnel reallocations in county departments. The committee will also receive the Monterey County Financial Forecast.

• $11,810,000 transfer to Natividad for the Seaside Family Health Center purchase
• $100,000 budget increase for Sheriff-Coroner jail equipment
• $637,000 grant application for Public Defender's ACME project
• Personnel reallocations in Housing and Community Development and Social Services

Board of Supervisors

The provided agenda contains procedural items and closed session discussions. The Board will confer with counsel regarding litigation exposure and the security of public buildings and services.

• Closed session discussion regarding litigation exposure
• Closed session discussion regarding security of public buildings and services

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board of Supervisors is considering a resolution to amend the FY 20-21 Adopted Budget for the Administration Fund. The proposal involves reallocating one full-time Finance Manager II position to a Finance Manager III position.

• Resolution to reallocate one 1.0 FTE Finance Manager II to one 1.0 FTE Finance Manager III
• Amendment of the FY 20-21 Adopted Budget for Fund 111 - Administration Fund

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will receive a presentation regarding the Draft Engineer’s Report for the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Assessment District Formation Zone 2D - Nacimiento and San Antonio Maintenance Project. The workshop also includes a comparison of pay as you go to bonding.

• Presentation on Draft Engineer’s Report for Zone 2D - Nacimiento and San Antonio Maintenance Project
• Comparison of Pay as You Go to Bonding Memo

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

The Board will consider recommending a resolution to enter into a $17 million grant agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The meeting also includes discussions on drought reservoir operation standards and groundwater extraction reports.

• $17 million grant for Fish Exclusion System construction
• Term extension for McMillen Jacobs Associates professional services agreement
• Adoption of reservoir operation standards during drought conditions
• Appointment of a replacement Vice-Chair

Board of Supervisors

This special meeting is focused on procedural matters and a closed session. The Board will confer with County Counsel regarding potential threats to the security of public buildings, essential services, or public access.

• Closed session regarding threats to the security of public buildings and essential services

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

This document outlines the procedures for participating in the February 11, 2021, Monterey County Zoning Administrator meeting via teleconference. No specific agenda items or project applications were included in the text.

Urban County Standing Committee

The Monterey County Urban Standing Committee is reviewing staff recommendations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CV3 Cares Act funding. The committee will also consider a recommendation to staff regarding a substantial amendment to reprogram grant funds.

• Review of staff recommendations for CDBG CV3 Cares Act funding
• Recommendation to staff to reprogram $1,049,326 in CDBG-CV3 grant funds
• Approval of December 8, 2020, draft action minutes

Board of Supervisors Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will receive an update on Strategic Plan Recruitment initiatives. The committee will also view a demonstration of the NEOGOV Perform Module. Additionally, members will consider approving the minutes from the October 1, 2020, meeting.

• Approval of October 1, 2020, meeting minutes (MIN 21-009)
• Demonstration of the NEOGOV Perform Module (21-135)
• Update on Strategic Plan Recruitment initiatives (21-137)

Board of Supervisors

The provided agenda focuses on procedural matters and a closed session regarding labor negotiations. The Board will provide direction to negotiators for all employee units and Unit H. No public items or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Direction to negotiators for All Units
• Direction to negotiators for Unit H

Joint Meeting of the Board of Supervisors and Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board of Supervisors and the MCWRA Board of Supervisors will consider resolutions to amend the 2020-21 budgets. These amendments involve increasing appropriations for the County Administrative Office and the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project Operations Fund.

• $399,499 budget increase for County Administrative Office via Cannabis Tax funds
• $2,640,567 budget increase for Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project Operations Fund

Joint Meeting of the County Board of Supervisors and Salinas City Council

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors and Salinas City Council are reviewing the Request for Proposal process for the new SHARE Center homeless housing navigation facility. The bodies will consider approving Bay Area Community Services as the recommended operator. They will also decide whether to authorize a service agreement negotiation with this provider.

• Presentation on the RFP process for the SHARE Center homeless housing navigation facility
• Approval of Bay Area Community Services as the recommended operator for the SHARE Center
• Authorization to negotiate a service agreement with Bay Area Community Services

Capital Improvement Committee

The Capital Improvement Committee will review updates on several county infrastructure and medical center projects. This includes a status update on the Jail Housing Addition Project 8819 and reports regarding Natividad Medical Center's capital projects.

• Status update on Jail Housing Addition Project 8819
• Quarterly report on Job Order Contracting from Natividad Medical Center
• Report on Natividad Medical Center’s key capital projects as of December 31, 2020

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will review reports on federal and state legislative priorities, including COVID-19 relief and the 2021-22 state budget. The committee will also receive updates on various grants and discuss legislative advocacy contracts.

• Review of federal legislation such as H.R. 479 (Central Coast Conservation Act)
• Discussion of state bills AB 34, AB 101, AB 125, SB 74, and SB 219
• Updates on the San Lucas Drinking Water Project and Interlake Tunnel funding
• Review of legislative advocacy and grants contracts

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will consider a grant application for San Lorenzo Park under the Proposition 68 program. The meeting also includes reports on Toro Park fire recovery and employee agreements.

• Proposition 68 Grant Application for San Lorenzo Park
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 3, 2020, and January 14, 2021
• Report on Employee Live-On Licensed Agreement
• Report on Toro Park recovery from River Fire and Calfire Grant at Jacks Peak

Water Resources Agency Basin Management Advisory Committee

The Basin Management Advisory Committee will review the 2019 Groundwater Extraction Management System summary report and consider a Deep Aquifers Addendum for water condition reports. The meeting also includes updates on well permit activities, agency modeling, and Proposition 1 grant implementation.

• Review of 2019 GEMS groundwater extraction summary report
• Consideration of Deep Aquifers Addendum to the Salinas Valley Water Conditions Report
• Update on Proposition 1 Implementation Grant for Lower Salinas Valley drinking water
• Update on well permit activities and agency modeling

Advance Reports Over 50 Pages

The Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation on the Monterey County Children’s Council FY 2019-20 Annual Report. Chair Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health, will present the findings. The Board is scheduled to accept the report.

• Acceptance of the Monterey County Children’s Council FY 2019-20 Annual Report

Board of Supervisors

The provided agenda text covers procedural instructions and the start of closed sessions for the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. The Board will confer with counsel regarding public building security and provide direction to negotiators for employee organizations.

• Closed session regarding security of public buildings and essential services
• Direction to negotiators for all employee organization units

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board will meet for a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation. No other regular agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Closed session discussion regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation

Health, Housing & Human Services Committee

The committee will elect new leadership and review proposed changes to its 2021 meeting schedule and name. Members will also receive presentations on the Public Health Cannabis Education Program and an update regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Proposed change to committee name
• Public Health Cannabis Education Program presentation
• Report on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Equal Opportunity Committee

The Monterey County Equal Opportunity Committee will meet via teleconference to conduct administrative business. The committee plans to appoint a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and approve the 2021 meeting schedule. Staff will also present updates regarding civil rights training and compliance.

• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of 2021 Meeting Schedule
• Civil Rights Office updates on harassment and discrimination training
• Updates on Equal Opportunity Plan compliance
• Approval of September 9, 2020, action minutes

Cannabis Committee

The committee will appoint its Chair and Co-Chair and approve the 2021 meeting schedule. Members will also receive reports on industrial hemp regulations and cannabis cultivation data. Additionally, the committee will discuss the use of Cannabis Program allocations and future funding requests.

• Appointment of Committee Chair and Co-Chair
• Industrial Hemp Pilot Program Regulatory Update report
• Report on cannabis cultivation square footage and permits
• Review of Cannabis Program allocation utilization and FY 2021-22 augmentation requests

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors convened a special legislative workshop to discuss budgetary and legislative issues with the county's delegation. Presentations focused on COVID-19, housing, homelessness, digital access, and disaster preparedness. Members of the state and federal legislative delegation also provided remarks regarding 2021 priorities.

• COVID-19 priority presentation
• Housing and homelessness discussion
• Closing the digital divide presentation
• Disaster preparedness, response, and resiliency discussion
• Remarks from federal and state legislative representatives

Alternative Energy and Environment Committee

The Alternative Energy and Environment Committee will review the 2021 Sustainability Program Plan and discuss a multijurisdictional climate action council concept. The committee will also receive a presentation on a partnership for a Youth Climate Leadership Council. Additionally, members will elect the 2021 Chair and Vice Chair.

• Election of 2021 Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation on Youth Climate Leadership Council partnership
• Sustainability Program Plan updates
• Request for two Civic Spark fellows in FY2021/22
• Discussion of multijurisdictional climate action council concept

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and instructions for public participation via teleconference. It outlines how residents can observe the meeting through Zoom or phone and how to submit written comments.

Water Resources Agency Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee

The Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee will consider recommending drought-related operating principles to the Board of Directors. The meeting also includes updates on reservoir releases, maintenance activities, and dam safety requirements.

• Recommendation for “Standards and Guiding Principles of Reservoir Operations During Drought Conditions”
• Reservoir release update
• Update on reservoir operations and maintenance activities
• Update on Division of Safety of Dams Requirements
• Interlake Tunnel Project status report

County of Monterey Planning Commission

This document outlines participation procedures for the January 27, 2021, Monterey County Planning Commission meeting. It provides instructions for attending via Zoom or telephone due to COVID-19 protocols. No specific projects, rezonings, or ordinances are listed in this text.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review several financial reports and proposed budget amendments. Key discussions include funding for the Church and Gabilan Streets development and COVID-19 related health department costs. The committee will also consider position reallocations in the library and water resources agencies.

• Church and Gabilan Streets development project with an estimated $1,974,719 total cost
• Budget amendment for Water Resources Agency totaling $2,640,567
• Reallocation of library assistant positions from part-time to full-time
• Funding request for COVID-19 non-reimbursable health department costs
• Administrative Office budget increase of $399,499 via cannabis tax funds

Board of Supervisors

This meeting agenda consists primarily of procedural instructions and COVID-19 safety notices. The provided text includes only closed session items regarding public security and direction to negotiators for employee organizations.

• Closed session regarding threats to public security
• Direction to negotiators for all employee units

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

This meeting consists primarily of procedural items and a closed session. The Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one matter involving significant exposure to litigation. No other specific agenda items are listed in this document.

• Closed session regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation

East Garrison Community Services District

The Board of Directors will consider a resolution recommending that the Monterey County Board of Supervisors cancel the May 4, 2021, special election. The item also includes directing the District to reimburse the Elections Department for costs associated with preparing for that election.

• Resolution recommending the cancellation of the May 4, 2021, special election
• Direction for the District to reimburse the Elections Department for election preparation costs

Health, Housing & Human Services Committee

The Health, Housing & Human Services Committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Public Health Cannabis Education Program and a review of proposed changes to the committee's name and 2021 meeting schedule.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Public Health Cannabis Education Program presentation
• Proposed change to committee name
• Review of 2021 meeting schedule and staffing updates

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

The Board will consider recommending the formation of the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency through a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement. The agenda also includes ratifying a contract amendment for landscaping services at the Pajaro River and discussing reservoir drought operations.

• Recommendation to form the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency (PRFMA)
• Contract amendment with Smith & Enright Landscaping, Inc. increasing total amount by $82,175
• Appointment of a replacement Chair or selection of a nomination committee
• Approval of the 2021 Board of Directors and Committee Meetings Schedule

Capital Improvement Committee

The committee will discuss the development of County property at Church and Gabilan Streets, which includes adding 80 paved parking spaces and landscaping. Members will also consider supporting this project's inclusion in the FY 2020/21 capital projects list. The agenda also includes updates on jail housing and power shutdown grants.

• Church and Gabilan Streets development including 80 new paved parking spaces
• Proposed addition of Project 8419 to the FY 2020/21 capital projects list with $1,974,719 in total estimated expenditures
• Report on Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) grant utilization
• Status update on Jail Housing Addition Project 8819

Parks Commission

The Monterey County Parks Commission will meet via teleconference to appoint its Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes reviewing the financial condition of Lake Nacimiento and receiving operational updates for Lake San Antonio.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Lake Nacimiento Resort and Operations Enterprise Fund financial report
• Report on current operations at Lake San Antonio
• Update on Proposition 68
• Update on Citygate Report Implementation

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

This agenda contains only procedural information regarding the January 14, 2021, meeting. It outlines instructions for public participation via teleconference and methods for submitting comments during the COVID-19 state of emergency. No specific land use decisions or projects are included in this document.

County of Monterey Planning Commission

The provided text contains only procedural information and instructions for public participation via teleconference. No projects, contracts, or ordinances are documented in this portion of the agenda.

Advance Reports Over 50 Pages

The Board is reviewing an amendment to extend a consulting services agreement for Natividad Medical Center. The extension covers patient alignment and health plan member access through January 1, 2022. There is no increase to the total $380,000 contract amount.

• Amendment No. 5 to the Health Management Associates, Inc. consulting agreement
• Extension of Natividades Medical Center services through January 1, 2022
• Total contract amount remains $380,000

Board of Supervisors

This meeting agenda consists primarily of procedural information and COVID-19 safety notices. The only specific items listed pertain to a closed session regarding public security and labor negotiations.

• Closed session regarding security of public buildings and services
• Closed session providing direction to negotiators for employee organizations

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting on January 12, 2021. The agenda includes a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding one matter involving significant exposure to litigation.

• Closed session regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will appoint its 2021 Chair and Vice Chair. Members will review reports regarding federal COVID relief, the 2020 Census, and state budget proposals. The committee will also consider recommendations for the 2021-22 Legislative Program and the Strategic Grant Services Program.

• Appointment of 2021 Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of 2021-22 Legislative Program and policies
• Review of 2021 Strategic Grant Services Program (SGSP)
• Reports on federal COVID relief and the 2020 Census
• Updates on state housing packages and cannabis licenses

City Selection Committee

The City Selection Committee is meeting to elect its 2021 Chair and Vice Chair. The committee will also consider appointing representatives to several regional agencies, including the Airport Land Use Commission and the Local Agency Formation Commission.

• Election of 2021 Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Appointment of representative to Airport Land Use Commission
• Appointment of members to Local Agency Formation Commission
• Appointment of South County representative to Monterey Bay Air Resources District
• Appointment of representatives to Central Coast Housing Working Group

Water Resources Agency Finance Committee

The committee will consider supporting a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to create the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency involving Monterey and Santa Cruz counties and Watsonville. Members will also review an indemnity agreement for the Pajaro River Flood Risk Reduction Project. Additionally, the committee will receive November 2020 financial status reports.

• Support for forming the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency via a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
• Support for an Indemnity Agreement regarding the Pajaro River Flood Risk Reduction Project
• Review of November 2020 financial status reports for all Agency Funds
• Updates on Proposition 218, grants, and USBR loan refinancing

Water Resources Agency Personnel and Administration Committee

The Monterey County Water Resources Agency Personnel and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for January 8, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

Water Resources Agency Basin Management Advisory Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Basin Management Advisory Committee on January 6, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

Water Resources Agency Planning Committee

The January 6, 2021, meeting of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Planning Committee was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided during this session.

• Cancellation of the scheduled meeting

Board of Supervisors

This document outlines the logistics and COVID-19 protocols for the January 5, 2021, Board of Supervisors meeting. No specific legislative or administrative items are listed in the provided text beyond the call to order and swearing-in ceremony.

• Swearing-in Ceremony

East Garrison Community Services District

The East Garrison Community Services District will receive a report regarding the 2021 meeting schedule selected by its Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes standard procedural items and opportunities for public comment.

• Report on the 2021 meeting schedule selection by the East Garrison Community Services District Advisory Committee
• Board Report Attachment A-EGCSD Resolution No. 17-383