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.

Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): All Units

Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): Units A and B

Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper and Ariana Hurtado Employee Organization(s): Units F and J

County of Monterey, et al. v. Life Foundation Monterey, LLC, et al., (Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, Case No. 24CV004599)

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 recognizing the 10-Year Anniversary of Palenke Arts. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P)

Adopt a resolution proclaiming and celebrating June 2026 as Pride Month in the County of Monterey. (Supervisor Root Askew) (P)

Adopt a resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the California Water Service Group (Cal Water) in Monterey County. (Supervisor Lopez) (P)

Adopt a resolution recognizing Mark Silberstein for his 43-year career with the Elkhorn Slough Reserve and the Elkhorn Slough Foundation. (Supervisor Church) (P)

Adopt a resolution congratulating Jeffery Gilles on receiving the 2026 Monterey County Bar Association’s Gibson Award. (Supervisor Alejo) (NP)

Appoint Craig Bronzan to the East Garrison Community Services District Advisory Committee as a Primary with a term end date of June 1, 2029. (Nominated by District 4, Supervisor Root Askew)

Appoint Jovany Luna Correa to the Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory Commission as a Human Resources Representative with a term end date of December 31, 2028. (Nominated By Andreas Pyper, Director of Human Resources Department)

Boards, Commissions and Committees Terms/Vacancies

Volunteer for a Board, Commission and Committee

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.

Receive presentation on county level impacts of House of Representatives 1 (H.R.1) from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) and California Welfare Directors Association (CWDA).

12:00 P.M. - Recess to Lunch - Pride Month Ceremony

1:30 P.M. - Reconvene

Roll Call

a. Receive a preliminary referral response to Board Referral No. 2025.13 (Development of a Countywide Facility Naming Policy); and b. Present new Board Policy G-148: i. Proceed with approval of the Board Policy; ii. Proceed with completion of referral based on modifications by board; iii. Rescind referral. c. Provide further direction, as appropriate.

Consider a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2026.09 seeking to designate Monterey County as a Sanctuary County for Transgender, Gender Queer, Non-Binary, Gender Fluid, and Intersex Individuals.

a. Receive a presentation from Department of Emergency Management and partners, concerning the MOSS 300 site clean-up at the Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage System facility; and b. Provide direction to staff as appropriate

a. Receive a presentation regarding the Department of Emergency Management’s progress, planning priorities, projects scope of work, deliverables, and anticipated impact as a result of the California Fire Safety Council 2025 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE).

a. Receive a presentation on the accomplishments of the Homelessness Strategies and Initiatives Division of the County Administrative Office for FY 2024-25 and 2025-26; and b. Provide direction to staff as necessary.

a. Receive a presentation on proposed standardized homelessness response system performance benchmarks and outcome goals; b. Adopt a resolution formally adopting the proposed standardized system performance benchmarks and outcome goals and directing County departments administering homeless services funding to incorporate these goals into all new and renewed homeless services contracts; and c. Provide further direction as necessary.

a. Receive a presentation on the 60-day follow-up for the Santa Rita Creek drainage study through 1 Bolsa Knolls; and b. Provide direction to staff on potential next steps.

Other Board Matters

Referral Matrix and New Referrals

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

Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meetings for 2026

2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule