City Council - Regular Meeting

9:00 A.M. - Call to Order

Roll Call

Additions and Corrections for Closed Session by County Counsel

County Counsel will announce agenda corrections and proposed additions, which may be acted on by the Board as provided in Sections 54954.2 of the California Government Code.

Mario Gonzalez, et al. v. State of California, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV004194 (as lead coordinated case, including subordinate Monterey County cases: 24CV000215; 24CV000421; 24CV000428; 24CV000848; 24CV000904; 24CV001269; 25CV004183; and Santa Cruz case: 23CV03022)

William Miller, WCAB ADJ16551184, ADJ16551185, ADJ16551186

Israel Iglesias, ADJ21235180; ADJ21235052

Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation.

Public Comments for Closed Session

The Board Recesses for Closed Session Agenda Items

Closed Session may be held at the conclusion of the Board's Regular Agenda, or at any other time during the course of the meeting, before or after the scheduled time, announced by the Chairperson of the Board. The public may comment on Closed Session items prior to the Board's recess to Closed Session.

10:30 A.M. - Reconvene on Public Agenda Items

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Additions and Corrections by Clerk

The Clerk of the Board will announce agenda corrections and proposed additions, which may be acted on by the Board as provided in Sections 54954.2 of the California Government Code.

Adopt a resolution proclaiming May 2026 as “Older Americans Month” in Monterey County. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P)

Adopt a resolution proclaiming May 17 through May 28, 2026, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the Monterey County. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P)

Adopt a resolution in recognition of Nancy Ausonio's leadership and philanthropy for the Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries. (Supervisor Church) (NP)

See Supplemental Sheet

General Public Comments

This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors. Board members may respond briefly to the statement made or questions posed. They may ask a question for clarification; make a referral to staff for factual information or request staff to report back to the Board at a future meeting.

Increase Measure AA revenue by $2,500,000 in General Fund 001 Appropriation Unit CAO019 Non-Program Revenue;

Increase appropriations by $2,500,000 in General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017 (Operating Transfer Out), financed by Non-Program Revenue;

Increase appropriations by $2,500,000 in Road Fund 002, Roads and Bridges Appropriation Unit PFP004, financed by an Operating Transfer in from General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017;

Transfer $2,500,000 from General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017, to Roads Fund 002, Road and Bridges Appropriation Unit PFP004.

12:00 P.M. - Recess to Lunch

1:30 P.M. - Reconvene

Roll Call

Approve a military equipment use policy for the Office of the Sheriff pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.

The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.

The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.

If purchasing equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.

Prior military equipment use complies with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.

a. Receive a presentation from staff and Ascent Environmental on the public draft of the Community Climate Action & Adaptation Plan and the online platform that will be used for the 60-day public comment period; and, b. Provide feedback on the public draft version of the Community Climate Action & Adaptation Plan; and, c. Recommend that staff post the public draft of the Community Climate Action & Adaptation Plan for a public comment period of 60 days; and, d. Provide direction to staff as needed.

Increase appropriations by $7,020,000 in General Fund 001, Other Financing Uses Appropriation Unit CAO017 (001-CAO017-1050-8038), financed by Unassigned Fund Balance previously designated by the Board for purchase of the 1000 South Main Street (Operating Transfer Out).

Increase revenue and appropriations by $7,020,000 for Fund 478 - Resource Planning, Appropriation Unit CAO047 (478-CAO047-1050-8539), financed by an Operating Transfer In from the General Fund to effectuate the purchase in fund 478.

Referral Matrix and New Referrals

Receive a preliminary response to Board Referral Number 2026.08 (Daniels) regarding implementing a 12-month moratorium on parking in the immediate vicinity of Bixby Bridge on Highway 1, in advance of the Memorial Day weekend start of the summer season.

County Administrative Officer Comments

Board Comments

Read out from Closed Session by County Counsel

Read out by County Counsel will occur if there is reportable action,.

Adjournment