County of San Benito, CA

Ray Espinosa

County Administrative Officer

481 Fourth Street

County Administration Building

Hollister,California 95023

www.cosb.us

Meeting Agenda- POSTED AND FINAL

March 8, 2022 - 9:00 AM

Board of Supervisors

Betsy Dirks

District No. 1

Kollin Kosmicki

District No. 2

Peter Hernandez

District No. 3

Bob Tiffany

Vice-Chair

District No. 4

Bea Gonzales
Chair

District No. 5

SAN BENITO COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Betsy Dirks

District No. 1

Kollin Kosmicki

District No. 2

Peter Hernandez

District No. 3

Bob Tiffany

District No. 4

Vice-Chair

Bea Gonzales

District No. 5
Chair

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

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - POSTED AND FINAL

March 8, 2022

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 (2) minutes.


	CALL TO ORDER


		a.	Pledge of Allegiance


				The Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Supervisor Betsy Dirks, District #1.


		b.	Acknowledge Certificate of Posting


			Acknowledge 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.

The meetings are open to the public, under the following conditions: All Attendees may attend the Board meeting in person and follow the State guidelines. If an attendee is not fully vaccinated it is highly recommended that an attendee wears a face covering or face shield. All attendees must comply with any other rules of procedures/instructions announced by the Board of Supervisors and/or County Staff. The meeting will be available through Zoom and YouTube for those who wish to join or require accommodations with the instructions below:

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: 849 5963 6009

Webinar Password: 560235

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. Speakers are encouraged to keep your comments, brief and to the point, and not to 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.	Department Head Announcements: Information Only


		f.	Board Announcements: Information Only


		g.	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.


	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.


		1.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON Provide an update on COVID-19 data, including county specific data, vaccine data and updates to CDPH state and school guidance. Delegate to the CAO, or his designee, the authority to review and update County Policies as needed to match state mandates and laws, subject to any meet and confer obligations as needed. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		2.	BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S Receive information and expertise regarding California Assembly Bill 626 and 377 – Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs) from District 56th Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia's Office who, introduced & authored Assembly Bill(s) 626/377. Discuss the policy and implementation of MEHKOs. Provide direction to staff on next steps if necessary. SBC FILE NUMBER:156
		3.	BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S Informational report on filing of notice of intention to circulate initiative measure amending the 2035 San Benito County General Plan, timeline for circulation, submission of petition, verification of signatures, decisions for Board of Supervisors upon validation, and probable election schedule. Provide direction to staff on preparation of fiscal impact report. Authorize CAO to select and contract with qualified consulting firm to prepare updated revised Elections Code section 9111 Report for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. SBC FILE NUMBER: 285
		4.	COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R. ESPINOSA (1) Discussion on the historical San Benito County's measure cost and the potential options of proceeding with public education and feasibility polling for a Transaction and Use Tax (TUTs) measure in the November 2022 Election; (2) direct staff to draft a resolution placing a countywide Transaction and Use Tax (TUTs) measure on the November 2022 Election; (3) and authorize CAO or designee to move forward with a contract to conduct polling and public engagement. SBC FILE NUMBER: 119
		5.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – S. LOUPE, INTERIM RMA DIRECTOR Accept presentation, discuss and provide direction regarding development and implementation plan for the construction of a Waste Water Treatment Facility in Northern San Benito County. SBC FILE NUMBER: 142.6
		6.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – S. LOUPE, INTERIM RMA DIRECTOR Accept informational presentation on the Bi-Monthly Bridges Update. SBC FILE NUMBER: 105
		7.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – S. LOUPE, INTERIM RMA DIRECTOR Accept informational presentation regarding funding requests to the California Governor's Office Of Emergency Services (Cal OES) pertinent to storm damage sustained from January-February 2021. SBC FILE NUMBER: 105
		8.	BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S Adopt Resolution supporting the people of Ukraine and condemning the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine and discuss and provide staff direction if desired. SBC FILE NUMBER: 156 RESOLUTION NO: 2022-31
		9.	BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S Receive update and reports from members of the Board of Supervisors regarding Committee assignments and Ad Hoc Committees. Appoint a new ad hoc committee entitled "Santana Ranch Affordable Housing Implementation Plan Ad Hoc Committee" to review the proposed Santana Ranch Affordable Housing Implementation Plan and appoint Supervisor Dirks and Supervisor Tiffany. SBC FILE NUMBER: 156


	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 they will have two (2) minutes to speak for one (1) item or five (5) minutes for two (2) or more items.


		10.	CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S - J. FRECHETTE Approve the action minutes of the January 25, 2022 regular meeting and February 8, 2022 regular meeting. SBC FILE NUMBER: 119
		11.	COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R. ESPINOSA Approve the appointment of Gabriel Orozco to serve as an alternative on the Operations Board on behalf of San Benito County on the Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), Joint Exercise of Power Agreements (JPA). SBC FILE NUMBER: 156
		12.	COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R.ESPINOSA Approve Transfer from the County Contingency Funds to the Agricultural Extension division, Grand Jury division and the Clerk of the Board division for a combined amount of $36,978.00 (4/5 Vote Required). SBC FILE NUMBER: 865
		13.	COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE – R. ESPINOSA Adopt resolution recognizing the San Benito County Military and Veterans Affairs Office for exemplary service to the Veteran and Military community from January 1 to December 31, 2021. SBC FILE NUMBER: 119 RESOLUTION NO: 2022-32
		14.	COUNTY LIBRARY - N. CONTE Adopt Resolution authorizing: (1) submission of a grant application with the California State Library for a Building Forward: Library Infrastructure Grant for the County's Library Safety First Project, requesting $10 million with a $5 million match, for the capacity expansion of the San Benito County Free Library; (2) acceptance of grant funds; and (3) execution of a grant funding agreement. SBC FILE NUMBER: 80 RESOLUTION NO: 2022-33
		15.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T. BELTON Approve the use of American Rescue Plan Act to cover the costs of the Program Manager position for homeless services and a Homeless Abatement Services contract with Smith & Enright Landscaping, Inc total request of $329,263.28. Additionally approve the contract for Homeless Abatement Services with Smith & Enright Landscaping, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $164,775.00 for the period of March 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and approve the additional staffing of 1.0 FTE Program Manager and direct staff to amend the Schedule of Approved Position Allocations. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		16.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY – T. BELTON Approve the following reclassifications of 1.0 FTE Employment and Training Supervisor to 1.0 FTE Social Work Supervisor I in Community Services and Workforce Division at the Health and Human Services Agency, 1.0 FTE Vocational Assistant to 1.0 Social Worker I in Child Protective Services Division and 1.0 FTE Integrated Case Worker I/II to 1.0 FTE Social Worker I/II in HHSA for the CalWORKs Welfare to Work Division, 1.0 FTE Integrated Case Worker III to 1.0 FTE Social Worker III, and reclassification of remaining 6.0 FTE Integrated Case Worker I/II to 6.0 FTE Social Worker I/II as staff exit the Agency. Additionally authorize an increase in 1.0 Limited Term Eligibility Specialist FTE for the Community Service and Workforce Development Budget funded by the 2021 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant. Direct staff to amend the Schedule of Approved Position Allocations to reflect all of these change. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		17.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON Approve the appointment of Ms. Daren Kortsen as the Representative for the Poor for District #4 to the Community Action Board (CAB) for a three-year term effective February 10, 2022 through February 10, 2025. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		18.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON Approve transfer appointment on the Community Action Board for the remainder of her three-year term effective July 11, 2019 through July 11, 2022 for Ms. Nelda Escamilla from District #5 Representative of the Poor to District #2 Representative of the Poor. SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		19.	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON Approve contract amendment #1 for the 2020 US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Grant between Community Services Development Corporation and the County of San Benito for the period of April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022, in the amount of $238,294.00 reflecting an increase of $19,555.75 and approve budget adjustment to reflect the increase (4/5 vote required). SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
		20.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – S. LOUPE, INTERIM RMA DIRECTOR Adopt the Plans, Specifications and Bid Solicitation of the upcoming project PWB-2201, Riverview Regional Park Parking Lot, and authorize the advertising for bids. SBC FILE NUMBER: 105
		21.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - S. LOUPE, INTERIM RMA DIRECTOR Adopt continuing Resolution confirming the RMA Director's authority 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. No new costs are being incurred or authorized by this action. (4/5 vote required) SBC FILE NUMBER: 75.5 RESOLUTION NO: 2022-34
		22.	RESOURCE MANGEMENT AGENCY – S. LOUPE, INTERIM RMA DIRECTOR Approve contract amendment No. 3 with JHS Consulting, LLC to revise scope of services to provide the County of San Benito with contract environmental planning and consulting services Strada Verde Innovation Park (SVIP) Project development application through August 31, 2024, increase compensation a total sum not to exceed $267,250.00. (4/5 vote required) SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
		23.	TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR/PA - M CASILLAS The monthly report of the Treasurer's Portfolio and activity for the month of January 2022. This report includes balances of the operating and investment accounts and the activity of those accounts during the month of January 2022. SBC FILE NUMBER: 685.2


	Geologic Hazard Abatement District


		24.	(The Board will adjourn as the Board of Supervisors and reconvene as the Board of Directors of the San Benito Geologic Hazard Abatement District) a. Acknowledge Certificate of Posting. b. Public Comment. Opportunity to address the Board on items of interest not on the agenda.

		25.	CONSENT AGENDA Approve the action minutes of the January 25, 2022 meeting.

		26.	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – S. LOUPE, INTERIM RMA DIRECTOR Adopt Resolution No. 2022 - 02 to declare the GHAD’s intent to order an assessment for The Promontory at Ridgemark Development and set a public hearing on April 26, 2022, which is at least 45 days after written notice is provided to consider the proposed assessment and any protests thereto. SBC FILE NUMBER:105 RESOLUTION NO: 2022-02


	The Board will adjourn as the Board of Directors of the San Benito Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) and reconvene as the Board of Supervisors.


	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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation - No. of cases 1 (Gov. Code sec 54956.9 (d)(2), (e)(1); County Counsel Barbara Thompson; Assistant County Counsel Joel Ellinwood. SBC FILE NUMBER: 235.6


	REGULAR AGENDA


		28.	URGENCY ITEM ADDED BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S Approve and authorize the CAO or designee to donate surplus items from the Sheriff's Department to CalOES per government code 25365. SBC FILE NUMBER: 156


	FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS


	Opportunity for Board members to request items to be placed on the next agenda for discussion.


	ADJOURNMENT


	Adjourn to the next regular meeting of March 22, 2022.

NOTE: A copy of this Agenda is published, along with supportive documents, on the County's Web site on the Wednesday 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.