County of San Benito, CA

Ray Espinosa

County Administrative Officer

481 FourthStreet

County Administration Building

Hollister,California 95023

www.cosb.us

Meeting Agenda- POSTED AND FINAL - The Attendance at the Meeting is Closed to the Public per Executive Order N-29-30. The public may join meeting by Zoom: https://zoom.us/join per the instruction stated below:

April 7, 2020 - 9:00 AM

Board of Supervisors

Mark Medina

District No. 1

Anthony Botelho

District No. 2

Peter Hernandez

District No. 3

Jim Gillio

Vice-Chairman

District No. 4

Jaime De La Cruz

Chairman

District No. 5

SAN BENITO COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Mark Medina

District No. 1

Anthony Botelho

District No. 2

Peter Hernandez

District No. 3

Jim Gillio

District No. 4

Vice-Chair

Jaime De La Cruz

District No. 5

Chair

County Administration Building - Board of Supervisors Chambers, 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - POSTED AND FINAL - The Attendance at the Meeting is Closed to the Public per Executive Order N-29-30. The public may join meeting by Zoom: https://zoom.us/join per the instruction stated below:

April 7, 2020

9:00 AM

Mission Statement

The County Board of Supervisors will recognize the public trust it holds, will on all occasions conduct business with honesty, integrity, and respect for the individual, and will hold the organization of County government to that same standard.

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors welcomes you to this meeting and encourages your participation.

If you wish to speak on a matter which does not appear on the agenda, you may do so during the Public Comment period at the beginning of the meeting. Please complete a Speaker Card and provide it to the Clerk of the Board prior to the meeting. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda. When addressing the Board, please state your name for the record. Please address the Board as a whole through the Chair.
If you wish to speak on an item contained in the agenda please complete a Speaker Card identifying the item(s) and provide it to the Clerk of the Board prior to consideration of the item.

Each individual speaker will be limited to a presentation total of (3) minutes.


	CALL TO ORDER


		a.	Pledge of Allegiance


				Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Supervisor Anthony Botelho, District #2.


		b.	Acknowledge Certificate of Posting


			Certificate of Posting.


		c.	NOTICE OF TEMPORARY PROCEDURES FOR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGS

Pursuant to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, relating to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, members of the Board of Supervisors are allowed to attend the meeting via teleconference and to participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were present.

Members of the public are encouraged to participate in Board meetings in the following ways:

1. Remote Viewing

Members of the public who wish to watch the meeting can view a livestream of the meeting online through Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP) YouTube, San Benito County Government https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLj3iW3_dsDzbYqnY1KdCvA.

2. Written Comments & Email Public Comment

- Members of the public may submit comments via email by 5:00 PM. on the Monday prior to the Board meeting to the Clerk of the Board at JSlibsager@cosb.us. Regardless of whether the matter is on the agenda. Every effort will be made to provide Board Members with your comments before the agenda item is heard.

3. Board of Supervisors meeting Zoom Instructions for remote Participants:

Three ways to attend zoom meetings: over the phone, on a web browser, or through the Zoom App. Each meeting will have a meeting ID, which is a unique number associated with an instant or scheduled meeting.

1. Over the phone (Audio only):

· (669) 900-6833 or (408) 638-0968.

2. Open the Web-browser:

· https://zoom.us/join

3. Smart device Application:

· Apple App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id546505307

· Android App store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/detailsZid=u.s.zoom.videomeetings

Zoom Audio Only (phone)

If you are calling in as audio-only, please dial (669) 900-6833 or (408) 638-0968.

1. It will ask you to enter the Meeting ID #744-573-640, followed by the “#” key, which can be found at the top page of the agenda. The meeting agenda can be found at http://cosb.us/

2. It will then ask for a Participant ID, press the “#” key to continue.

3. Once you enter the zoom meeting, you will automatically be placed on mute.

4. Public Comment: If you are using a phone, please press the “*9” to raise your hand, zoom facilitator will unmute you when your turn arrives.

Zoom On Web-browser or Zoom app on Tablet or Smartphone

If joining through web-browser launch: https://zoom.us/join or launch the Zoom app on your Tablet or Smartphone

1. Select “JOIN A MEETING”

2. The participant will be prompted to enter Meeting ID #744-573-640 and name to join the meeting. Which can be found at the top page of the agenda. The meeting agenda can be found at http://cosb.us/

3. Participant can launch audio through their computer or set it up through the phone.

4. Public Comment: select the “Participants Tab” and click “Raise hand” icon, the zoom facilitator will unmute you when your turn arrives.

Public Comment Guidelines

· If participating on zoom Once you are selected, you will hear that you have been unmuted: State your first name, last name, and county you reside in for the record.

· The San Benito County Board of Supervisors welcomes your comments.

· Each individual speaker will be limited to a presentation total of three (3) minutes.

· Please keep your comments, brief, to the point, and do not repeat prior testimony, so that as many people as possible can be heard. Your cooperation is appreciated.

If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (831) 636-4000, Ext. 11 or email JSlibsager@cosb.us.


		d.	Presentations and Recognitions


		e.	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.


		f.	Department Head Announcements: Information Only


		g.	Board Announcements: Information Only


	CONSENT AGENDA

These matters shall be considered as a whole and without discussion unless a particular item is removed from the Consent Agenda. Approval of a consent item means approval of the recommended action as specified on the Agenda Item Transmittal.

If any member of the public wishes to comment on a Consent Agenda Item, please fill out a speaker card, present it to the Clerk prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda and request the item be removed and considered separately.


		1.	CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - J. SLIBSAGER Approve the action minutes of the February 4, 2020 regular meeting. SBC FILE NUMBER: 119
		2.	COUNTY CLERK-AUDITOR-RECORDER-ELECTIONS - J. P. GONZALEZ Adopt Resolution accepting the certified Statement of Election Results for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election. SBC FILE NUMBER: 285 RESOLUTION NO: 2020-21
		3.	COUNTY COUNSEL'S OFFICE - B. THOMPSON Approve Amendment No. 1 to legal services contract with Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, LLP for legal services in an additional amount of $25,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $75,000. SBC FILE NUMBER: 160
		4.	COUNTY COUNSEL'S OFFICE - B. THOMPSON Approve new fax/electronic signature policy, and authorize the CAO to authorize amendments to the policy as necessary in the future, with County Counsel approval. SBC FILE NUMBER: 160
		5.	COUNTY COUNSEL'S OFFICE - B. THOMPSON Approve Reimbursement and Indemnification Agreement with McDowell Trust Entities Re. Betabel C-1 Rezone Application. SBC FILE NUMBER: 160
		6.	COUNTY COUNSEL'S OFFICE - B. THOMPSON Authorize the CAO to execute contract with grant writer to secure grants for the Tres Pinos Water District. SBC FILE NUMBER: 160
		7.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON. Accept presentation on National Public Health Week, Proclaim and Recognize National Public Health Week April 6-10, 2020. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		8.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON Approve the re-appointment of Carol Thomas to the Community Action Board (CAB) as a District #3 Representative of the Private Sector, for a three-year term effective 3/12/2020 through 3/12/2023. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		9.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON Approve Amendment #1 to Go Kids, Inc. contract, from $54,968.00 to $116,085.00 for the term of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		10.	COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R ESPINOSA Approve Request for Proposal (RFP) COSB IT #2020-01 for Professional Information Technology (IT) Services and delegate authority to CAO or designee to solicit proposals. SBC FILE NUMBER: 119.1
		11.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – H. MAVROGENES Adopt the plans and specifications for the Measure G Projects At Various Locations PWB-2010 Union Rd - E/S PCC Bridge to Southside Rd, PWB-2011 Southside Rd - E/S PCC Bridge to W/S PCC Bridge, and PWB-2012 Buena Vista Rd - HWY 156 E/S to 4535' E/O HWY 156 - FY 19-20; find the projects are categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15302 and; authorize the advertisement for bids. SBC FILE NUMBER: 105
		12.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – H. MAVROGENES Adopt the plans and specifications for the SB-1 Projects At Various Locations FY 2019-2020 PWB-2004 Fairview Rd from Ludis Lane to HWY 156, PWB-2005 Union Rd-1 mile S Union Heights to W/S PCC Bridge, PWB-2006 Cienega Rd from Hospital Rd to Hidden Valley, PWB-2007 Southside Rd-1 M S Blossom Rd to W/S PCC Bridge, PWB-2008 Crestview Lane from Valley View Rd to End, PWB-2009 Hillcrest Road from 200’ E Busby Court to 0.3 M W Fairview Road; find the projects are categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15302 and; authorize the advertisement for bids. SBC FILE NUMBER: 105
		13.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - H. MAVROGENES Receive written report on potential projects for the FY 2020-21 SB1 Road Program; and adopt resolution adopting projects for Fiscal Year 2020-21 Funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. SBC FILE NUMBER: 105 RESOLUTION NO: 2020-22


	REGULAR AGENDA

For each regular agenda item, the following schedule shall occur:

a) Staff report.

b) Public opportunity to address the Board on a particular agenda item. Please fill out a speaker card and present it to the Clerk prior to consideration of the item.

c) Consideration by the Board.


		14.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON Receive presentation and update from HHSA/Public Health Services on the respiratory disease coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130


	PUBLIC HEARING


		15.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - H. MAVROGENES Public hearing continued from the March 24, 2020 meeting to consider the recommendation of the San Benito County Planning Commission; that the Board of Supervisors adopt ordinance amending the zoning map to add a Commercial Thoroughfare (C-1) zoning combining district to a 29-acre area. SBC FILE NUMBER: 790 ORDINANCE NO: 1,008


	CLOSED SESSION


	Matters discussed during Closed Session include existing and pending litigation, personnel matters and real property negotiations. Reportable actions taken by the Board during Closed Session will be announced during open session. (Gov. Code Section 54957.1(a) and (b), Ralph M. Brown Act.)


		16.	CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Threat to Public Services or Facilities Government Code 54957a. Tracey Belton, Director of Health and Human Services Agency. SBC FILE NUMBER: 235.6
		17.	CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Number of Cases: 1 SBC FILE NUMBER: 235.6
		18.	CLOSED SESSION-CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency designated representatives: Michael McDougall, Ray Espinosa, Edgar Nolasco, Stewart Patri, Elvia Barocio and Barbara Thompson. Employee Organizations: Institutions Association Law Enforcement Management Management Employees' Group SEIU Local 521 (General Unit Employees) Deputy Sheriff's Association Confidential Employees Confidential Management Employees Appointed Department Heads Unrepresented Employees AUTHORITY: California Government Code Section 54957.6 SBC FILE NUMBER: 235.6


	ADJOURNMENT


	Adjourn to the next regular meeting of April 21, 2020.

NOTE: A copy of this Agenda is published, along with supportive documents, on the County's Web site on the Friday preceding each Board meeting and may be viewed at www.cosb.us/government/meetings-agendas/. All proposed agenda items with supportive documents are also available for viewing at the San Benito County Administration Building, 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). This is the same packet that the Board of Supervisors reviews and discusses at each Board meeting.

As required by Gov. Code Section 54957.5 any public record distributed to the Board of Supervisors less than 72 hours prior to this meeting in connection with any agenda item shall be made available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk of the Board, San Benito County Administration Building, 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023. Public records distributed during the meeting will be available for public inspection at the meeting if prepared by the County. If the public record is prepared by some other person and distributed at the meeting it will be made available for public inspection following the meeting at the office of the Clerk of the Board.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the Board of Supervisors meeting facility is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board's office at (831) 636-4000 at least 48 hours before the meeting to enable the County to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.