Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Supervisor Velazquez District #5.

Acknowledge Certificate of Posting

Acknowledge Certificate of Posting Cert. of Posting Regular Mtg. 5.26.2026

Board Announcements

Public Comment

Opportunity to address the Board on items of interest not appearing on the agenda. No action may be taken unless provided by Govt. Code Section 54954.2.

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE - T. SLAVICH

Approve annual maintenance agreement with Megabyte Systems, Inc. for the Megabyte Property Tax System for property tax software application at a cost not to exceed $162,113 with a term from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Approve appointment of Linda Chu as a Director of the San Benito County Resource Conservation District for the term of April 23, 2026 through November 24, 2028.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Approve Proclamation designating May 2026 as Community Action Month in San Benito County.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Approve proclamation declaring June 2026 as LGBTQ Pride Month in San Benito County.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Approve recommendations from the Community Action Board to appoint Mel Tungate to the Community Action Board (CAB) as a District 4 Low-Income Representative for the term of May 26, 2026, through May 25, 2029.

CLERK OF THE BOARD - V. DELGADO

1. Approve the action minutes of the May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting; and 2. Authorize the Chair to sign

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER - E. COLIO WARREN

Approve the updated job specification for the Department Fiscal Officer to remove department specific language and incorporate standardized language for County-wide use of the classification.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE E. COLIO WARREN

Approve revised job specification for Behavioral Health Director to reflect that the position is appointed by the Board of Supervisors but receives administrative direction from the County Executive Officer.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER - E. COLIO WARREN

1. Authorize the release of the Developer's deposit of $593,740.33 with the Resource Management Agency back to the Developer in compliance with the settlement agreement in PLH Vineyard Sky, LLC v. County of San Benito, USDC Case No. 25-cv-07796 SVK; and 2. Approve the use of one-time county general fund reserves in the amount of $411,471.00 for a settlement agreement; and 3. Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution increasing appropriations in the General Fund Contributions budget in the amount of $411,471.00; and 4. Authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution. (4/5 required)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON

1. Approve retroactive Agreement with Community Services Development Corporation (CSDC) for the leasing and operating functions of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) "Helping Hands" Permanent Supportive Housing Program for an amount not to exceed $483,905.00, for the term April 1, 2026 thru March 31, 2027; and 2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to execute the agreement and any subsequent amendments.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON

1. Adopt Resolution accepting the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Tuberculosis Grant Award #2635BASE-F in the amount of $3,163.00 for a funding period of July 01, 2026 through December 31, 2026 and Award #2635BASE-S in the amount of $3,769.00 for a funding period of July 01, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and 2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer (CEO), or designee to execute the Acceptance Award form and execute any and all documents and future amendments as required by CDPH that will be used for services pertaining to the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis within San Benito County.

PROBATION DEPARTMENT - A. CANEZ

1. Adopt Resolution authorizing the Juvenile Justice Commission Chair, the Chief Probation Officer, or their designee to accept and provide donations on behalf of the San Benito County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission (Commission), in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 per fiscal year, subject to the Commission's available budget and County policy, to support programs, scholarships, events, and activities that advance the Commission's mission; and 2. Authorize the County Auditor to transfer $250.00 for the Commission-approved donation to the Sacred Rok Foundation in honor of former Chief Probation Officer Joseph A. Frontella Jr., recognizing his service and lasting impact on the County and the juvenile justice system, and in support of the Commission's mission; and 3. Authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution.

PROBATION DEPARTMENT - A. CANEZ

1. Adopt Budget Adjustment Resolution authorizing an increase in appropriations in the amount of $354.594.56 from the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Providing Access and Transferring Health (PATH) 3 Grant funds to account for a transfer into the Youth Services Center operating budget; and 2. Authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution (4/5 required)

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PUBLIC WORKS - D. KATADA

1. Approve Amendment #1 with Felice Consulting Services for the San Benito County Free Library Expansion Project to extend the contract term through June 30, 2028, for continued construction management services and no increase to the Existing Not-to-Exceed Compensation Amount of $699,330.00; and 2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign contract.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PUBLIC WORKS - D. KATADA

1. Adopt Resolution certifying the updated County maintained roads with total mileage of 449.287 miles; and 2. Order that a copy of the Resolution and all of its Exhibits shall be filed in the Office of the San Benito County Resource Management Agency; and 3. Order that the San Benito County Resource Management Agency, Public Works Division staff transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to CALTRANS.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PUBLIC WORKS - D. KATADA

1. Approve Amendment #2 with San Benito Engineering & Surveying, Inc. to provide On-Call Engineering Services for the John Smith Landfill sewer line projects, extend the contract through June 30, 2027, and to incorporate the vendor's new rate schedule; and 2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to approve the said Contract Amendment.

TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR - M. CASILLAS

Receive and accept the monthly Treasurer's Portfolio Report for the month ending March 31, 2026. The Treasurer's Portfolio Report contains the activities and balances of the operating accounts and the investments of the Treasury. The portfolio, as of March 31, 2026, was $470,979,301. The focus of the Treasurer's portfolio follows Government Code Section 5360 et seq. mandates in the order of 1) safety, 2) liquidity, and 3) return. The Treasurer follows the Board approved Investment Policy of 2026.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN (To be heard at 9:30 AM or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard)

Receive presentation on Assembly Bill 2561 regarding transparency and timely notification of vacancies in public agency positions.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN

1. Approve agreement with Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs division to provide San Benito County veteran services in compliance with the requirements of the State of California Military and Veterans Code for a three-year period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, for a contract amount of $150,000.00 in year one (1), $160,000.00 in year two (2), and $170,000.00 in year three (3) for a total not to exceed $480,000.00: and 2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign contract.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PUBLIC WORKS - D. KATADA

1. Approve retroactive Amendment #3 with CCOI Gate and Fence, extending the expiration date from September 30, 2025 to December 31, 2025, adding additional services to complete the construction of the gate, and adding an additional amount of $2,640.00 for a contract total not to exceed $98,640.00: and 2. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign contract: and 3. Provide direction regarding payment of ongoing gate maintenance costs and future funding and contracting options, including potential Proposition 218 proceedings or future contract authorization.

COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS - F. DIAZ - URGENCY ITEM ADDED

1. Ratify Amendment No. 2 to the Dominion Voting Systems agreement for procurement regularization and payment authorization purposes; and 2. Ratify Amendment No. 3 to the Dominion Voting Systems agreement to regularize the contractual record and confirm continued contractual authority; and 3. Approve Amendment No. 4 reflecting the administrative corporate name change from Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. to Liberty Vote USA Inc, the correct successor entity; and 4. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to execute Amendment No.4,

CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), (e)(1) Number of Potential Cases: 1

CLOSED SESSION – CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR(S)

Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency representatives: Esperanza Colio Warren, CAO and Allyson Hauck, Sloan Sakai Employee Organizations: All Bargaining Units including Management Employees Group (MEG), Law Enforcement Management (LEM), Service Employees International Union (SEIU Local 521), Institutions Association (IA), and Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA), All Unrepresented, Confidential, and Confidential Management employees, Appointed Department Heads, and Elected Department Heads.

CLOSED SESSION – CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

Property: Verizon Cell Tower in Veteran's Memorial Park, 1023 Memorial Drive, San Benito County (APN #056-250-038 and #056-250-039) Agency negotiator: Esperanza Colio Warren, County Executive Officer Negotiating parties: Verizon Under negotiation: Rent amount, Rent escalator, additional renewal terms, lump sum payment for perpetual easement, and terms of payment

CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

Significant exposure to Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Number of Cases: 1 Name of Case: Ibarra v. County of San Benito et al, Case No. 5:25-cv-04536-NW (N.D. Cal)

CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), (e)(1) Number of Potential Cases: 1

CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

Significant exposure to Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Number of Cases: 1 Name of Case: Stacie McGrady, et al. v. Francisco Diaz, et al., San Benito County Court Case No. CU-26-00142

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Discuss and approve future agenda item requests submitted by board members and provide staff direction if desired.

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn to the next regular meeting of June 9, 2026.