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 the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20. The public may join meeting by Zoom: https://zoom.us/join per instructions stated below:

March 9, 2021 - 9:00 AM

Board of Supervisors

Mark Medina
Chair

District No. 1

Kollin Kosmicki

District No. 2

Peter Hernandez

District No. 3

Bob Tiffany

District No. 4

Bea Gonzales
Vice-Chair

District No. 5

SAN BENITO COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Mark Medina

District No. 1
Chair

Kollin Kosmicki

District No. 2

Peter Hernandez

District No. 3

Bob Tiffany

District No. 4

Bea Gonzales

District No. 5
Vice-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 the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20. The public may join meeting by Zoom: https://zoom.us/join per instructions stated below:

March 9, 2021

9:00 AM

Mission Statement

To adopt policies that reflect the goals and priorities of the community, design a network of services that prioritizes public safety, equality, and economic vibrancy while balancing commitments to the region's rich history and prosperous future.

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


				The Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Supervisor Bob Tiffany, District #4.


		b.	Acknowledge Certificate of Posting


			Certificate of Posting


		c.	NOTICE OF TEMPORARY PROCEDURES FOR BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEETING

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.

This meeting can be accessed in the following methods:

1. Through Zoom (https://zoom.us/join) per the instruction stated below, and other methods as described further below; and

Webinar ID: 984 3368 2785

Webinar Password: 076996

2. Remote live stream on CMAP you tube channel and the County’s Social Media Page. (If available for the meeting).

Participating by Zoom:

Three ways to attend Zoom meetings: on a web browser, through the Zoom App, or over the phone. Each webinar will have a webinar ID and password, which is a unique number associated with an instant or scheduled meeting (found at the top of this text). The chat feature is disabled for all participants. Additionally, the video function is not available to the public.

A. Zoom on Web-browser:

a. If joining through web-browser, launch the address https://zoom.us/join or open the direct link listed below: https://zoom.us

B. Or launch the Zoom app on your Tablet or Smartphone:

b. Select “JOIN A MEETING”

c. The participant will be prompted to enter Webinar ID and Password listed above and name to join the meeting. The meeting agenda can be found at https://www.cosb.us/

d. The participant can launch audio through their computer or set it up through the phone.

e. Public Comment: Select the “Participants Tab” and click “Raise hand” icon, and the Zoom facilitator will unmute you when your turn arrives.

C. Zoom Audio Only (phone):

a. If you are calling in as audio-only, please dial US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 408 638 0968

b. It will ask you to enter the Webinar ID listed above, followed by the “#” key (pound key), then enter Webinar Password listed above at the top page of the agenda. The meeting agenda can be found at https://www.cosb.us/

c. It will then ask for a Participant ID, press the “#” key (pound key) to continue.

d. Once you enter the Zoom meeting, you will automatically be placed on mute.

e. Public Comment: If you are using a phone, please press “*9” (star-nine) to raise your hand, and the Zoom facilitator will unmute you when your turn arrives.

Remote Viewing:

Members of the public who wish to watch the meeting can view a livestream of the meeting online through either the:

A. San Benito County Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sbccalifornia

B. Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP) YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLj3iW3_dsDzbYqnY1KdCvA.

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 of Supervisor's meeting to the Clerk of the Board at jfrechette@cosb.us.

Public Comment Guidelines

A. The San Benito County Board of Supervisor's welcomes your comments.

B. If participating on Zoom, once you are selected you will hear that you have been unmuted: At this time, please state your first name, last name, and county you reside in for the record.

C. Each individual speaker will be limited to a presentation total of three (3) minutes, or such other time as may be designed by the Chair.

D. 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 Jennifer Frechette, at (831) 636-4000, Ext. 13 or email JFrechette@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.	ASSESSOR'S OFFICE - T. SLAVICH Adopt Resolutions establishing Agricultural Preserves and approve the Land Conservation Act Contracts for Nancy Jane Bletzer Living Trust; and authorize the Board Chairman to sign the Resolutions and Contracts. SBC FILE NUMBER: 7 RESOLUTION NO: 2021-13, RESOLUTION NO: 2021-14
		2.	ASSESSOR'S OFFICE -T. SLAVICH Adopt Resolutions approving Two Land Conservation Act Compatible Use Applications for Contract No. 68-021 (Graces Ranch LLC/Andreini Trust) & LCA Contract No. 86-903 (Mark & Glenna Porteur) and One LCA Division Application for Contract No. 68-033 (Las Aguilas LLC/Slack & Riley LLC). SBC FILE NUMBER: 7 RESOLUTION NO: 2021-15, RESOLUTION NO: 2021-16, RESOLUTION NO: 2021-17
		3.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- A. YAMAMOTO Approve Renewal of Appointment of Sherry Holmquist to the Behavioral Health Board (BHB) for the Term of March 9, 2021 to March 9, 2024. SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		4.	BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- A.YAMAMOTO Approve reclassification of 1.0 FTE Accountant III to 1.0 FTE Director of Administrative Services. Authorize the Behavioral Health Director to alternatively staff the positions as appropriate and direct staff to amend the Schedule of Approved Position Allocation that reflects the alternatively staff position changes. SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
		5.	CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S - J.FRECHETTE Approve the action minutes of the February 23, 2021 regular meeting. SBC FILE NUMBER: 119
		6.	COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R. ESPINOSA Approve the certification statement regarding the composition of Local Planning Council Membership and delegate authority for chair to sign certification statement. SBC FILE NUMBER: 119
		7.	COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R. ESPINOSA Adopt Resolution authorizing the execution and the delivery of a facility sublease for the Jail Expansion Project (AB900) State of California Bond Sale, ratifying all previous actions concerning the San Benito Jail Extension Project, and authorizing certain actions therewith; Approve a cooperation agreement with the California Public Works Board; and Delegate authority to staff to amend any jail service contracts to include a subordination clause that is acceptable to the California Department Corrections and Rehabilitation. SBC FILE NUMBER: 119 RESOLUTION: 2021-18
		8.	COUNTY CLERK/AUDITOR/RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS- J.P. GONZALEZ Approve Budget Adjustment Transfer from the Elections Division to the County Clerk Division in the amount of $70,000.00 to cover Salary and Benefits. SBC FILE NUMBER: 285
		9.	COUNTY CLERK/AUDITOR/RECORDER/REGISTER OF VOTERS- J.P. GONZALEZ Approve Budget Adjustment Transfer in the amount of $13,000.00 for the purchase of a copier. SBC FILE NUMBER:1112.5
		10.	EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES- K. MANGANO Approve the 911 Ambulance contract for no more than 120-days (through June 30, 2021) and enter into an interim limited term Agreement to continue provisions of services and provide for the period from the expiration date of the prior agreement until the Effective Date of this Agreement. SBC FILE NUMBER: 6
		11.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T. BELTON Approve the re-appointment of Mr. Juan Cruz as the District #3 Representative of the Poor Sector to the Community Action Board (CAB) three-year term effective March 9, 2021 through March 9, 2024. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		12.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON Approve re-appointments of Mr. Duane Bradford and Mr. Randy Brown, as Public Sector Representatives to the Workforce Development Board (WDB) for a three-year term effective February 9, 2021 through February 9, 2024. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		13.	PROBATION DEPARTMENT - J. FRONTELLA, JR. Adopt Resolution creating the San Benito County Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Subcommittee, and appointing members. SBC FILE NUMBER: 510 RESOLUTION NO: 2021- 19
		14.	PROBATION DEPARTMENT - J. FRONTELLA, JR. Adopt Resolution appointing members to the Multiagency Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council in San Benito County and authorizing the Chief Probation Officer, as Chair of the San Benito County Juvenile Justice Coordination Council, to sign and submit San Benito County's applications, and related contracts, amendments and extensions, for Juvenile Crime Enforcement Accountability Challenge Grant funding. SBC FILE NUMBER: 510 RESOLUTION NO: 2021-20
		15.	RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AGENCY - B. YOUNG Approve budget adjustment of $50,000.00 General Fund- Fire and Safety Improvements- Behavioral Health Building (4/5 vote). SBC FILE NUMBER: 105.3
		16.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – B. YOUNG Approve contract for PWB-2108 San Felipe Road Bridge over Tequisquito Slough – Interim Traffic Control Plan with The Don Chapin Company in the amount of $72,000.00; Authorize the RMA Director to execute the contract upon receipt of all contract documents required; Authorize the RMA Director to issue contract change orders in the amount of $7,200.00 (Contract Contingency); and Adopt Resolution, declaring an on-going emergency and allowing emergency repairs to be completed pursuant to Public Contracts Code section 22050, for PWB-2108 San Felipe Road Bridge over Tequisquito Slough – Interim Traffic Control Plan, with approved plans and referenced County Specifications (Caltrans Standard Specifications 2018) and without further competitive bidding, and finding that the emergency repair work is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) for emergency projects (4/5 Vote). SBC FILE NUMBER: 105 RESOLUTION NO: 2021- 24
		17.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY- B. YOUNG Approve contract amendment with Stericycle Environmental Solutions Inc. DBA: Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc. for hazardous waste management services, adding to Scope of Services and providing additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $88,000.00 (County portion $27,720), for a total contract amount not to exceed $644,875.00 (contingent on approval from all members of the JPA). SBC FILE NUMBER: 142.2
		18.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY- B. YOUNG Approve domestic wastewater evaluation for various CSAS and $25,000.00 transfer to CSA 45 Rancho Larios and CSA 22 Cielo Vista for wastewater work. SBC FILE NUMBER: 1110
		19.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY- B. YOUNG Adopt resolution calling for an all mailed ballot in CSA 50 for approval of Prop 218 fee and Adopt resolution approving procedures for conducting mail ballot elections to adopt or increase fees or charges for certain property related services pursuant to Proposition 218. SBC FILE NUMBER: 149 RESOLUTION NO: 2021-21, RESOLUTION NO: 2021-22
		20.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - B. YOUNG Adopt Resolution delegating authority to the RMA Director to enter Into emergency repair and replacement contracts to remediate a local emergency, pursuant to Public Contracts Code Section 22050, without adoption of plans and specifications or competitive bidding; finding that there is a need to continue emergency action; and finding emergency repair and replacement work exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(d), as emergency projects within the rights of way of existing County and State highways damaged by flooding and storm events. (4/5 vote required) SBC FILE NUMBER: 75.5 RESOLUTION NO: 2021-23
		21.	SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - D. THOMPSON Approve lease with Alameda Plaza Associates for Sheriff's "sub-station" located in San Juan Bautista at the rate of $100/month. SBC FILE NUMBER: 110


	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.


		22.	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; receive update on round two of the small business grant, discuss vaccine distribution, receive update on Great Plates program and staff will provide a recommendation with Board direction, and discuss any additional measures desired by the Board to be scheduled at future Board meeting related to COVID-19. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		23.	COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R. ESPINOSA Provide an informational presentation outlining the plans for the development of Regional Park and related facilities, discuss next steps. SBC FILE NUMBER: 119
		24.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – B. YOUNG Annual Housing Element Progress Report for 2020. SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
		25.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - B. YOUNG Adopt the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report which will be submitted to the Office of Planning and Research. SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
		26.	TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR/PA - M. CASILLAS Approve letter of support for SB 219 that if passed will grant Tax Collectors the ability to waive penalties due to financial and economic hardship during this time of the pandemic. SBC FILE NUMBER: 685.2


	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.)


		27.	CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION No. of cases: 1 Subdivisions (a) and (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 Name of Case: Rose, et. al. v. County of San Benito, Superior Court of California, County of San Benito, Case No. CU-17-00151; Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, Case H048681 SBC FILE NUMBER: 235.6


	ADJOURNMENT


	Adjourn to the next regular meeting of March 23, 2021.

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.