Agenda
Regular Meeting of the
Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, October 13, 2026

County Administration Building
Board Chambers
481 4^th Street
Hollister, CA 95023

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER- K. GRIFFIN
1. Adopt Resolution ratifying proclamation that a state of emergency still exists within the County due to the presence of thrips and beet leaf hoppers that vector diseases and weevils that feed on the plants and fruit that may cause significant to catastrophic damage to pepper and tomato crops in San Benito County and declaring the local emergency through December 12, 2026, and during that time period, the need for a state of emergency shall be reviewed by the San Benito County County Executive Officer and Board of Supervisors to determine whether to continue the local emergency or to terminate it; and 
2. Authorize Chair to sign the resolution.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 1.1
RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-131

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE - T. SLAVICH
1. Approve retroactive online media subscription renewal with CoStar Realty Information, Inc. for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 for a total amount not to exceed $12,010.14; and
2. Ratify agreements with CoStar Realty information, Inc. from FY 2022-2023 to FY 2025-2026 that were previously approved by the County Executive Officer whereby the cumulative total has now exceeded $40,000.00 for those prior subscription renewals; and
3. Approve Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign agreement.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 7

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - R. WHITE
1. Approve retroactive non-monetary clinical affiliation agreement with Wilkes University and San Benito County Behavioral Health for a three year term of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029 to provide a collaborative internship program for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) interns; and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - R. WHITE
1. Approve the Grant Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) who has been renamed Behavioral Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission (BHSOAC) for Behavioral Health Student Services Act (BHSSA) extending the term of the Grant Agreement to December 31, 2027, without additional funding to the current grant amount of $2,500,000.00; and
2. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign agreement.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - R. WHITE
1. Approve the non-monetary Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between San Benito County Behavioral Health (SBCBH) and First 5 San Benito for the term of October 13, 2026 through June 30, 2029 for the purpose of providing Therapeutic Support Services, Program Support, Clinical Supervision, and coordinated behavioral health services to support First 5’s program objectives and improve access to behavioral health services for eligible children and families in San Benito County; and
2. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign the MOU.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - R. WHITE
1. Approve and accept the retroactive Subrecipient Agreement for Proposition 36 Behavioral Health Implementation grant funding for state-mandated, court-ordered, drug and mental health treatment for the term of March 1, 2026 through March 31, 2028 in the amount of $298,226.72; and
2. Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution in the amount of $298,227.00 allocating the Proposition 36 funding to the Behavioral Health Department transferring funds from the state public assistance programs to grant revenue; and
3. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign the Proposition 36 Subrecipient agreement and resolution. (4/5 vote required)
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-132

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve re-appointment of Mary Damm to First 5 San Benito Commission for the term of October 13, 2026 through October 13, 2029.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

CLERK OF THE BOARD - V. DELGADO
1. Approve the action minutes of the September 10, 2026 and September 14, 2026 Special Meetings, September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting, and September 22, 2026, September 28, 2026, and September 29, 2026 Special Meetings; and
2. Authorize the Chair to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
1. Adopt Resolution authorizing Fiscal Year 2025-2026 year-end budget amendments for the District Attorney (1205) Division, authorizing the transfer of $41,766.00 in existing departmental appropriations to Salary and Benefits, and authorizing an additional increase of $80,839.00 in County General Funds to balance the District Attorney's budget; and
2. Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution in the amount of $300,000.00, increasing revenue & expenses in the "Various Developers Projects" Budget Unit, which includes Major subdivisions/Tentative Maps, Minor subdivisions, Conditional Use Permits, Rezones, and General Plan Amendment projects to pay outstanding invoices for Fiscal Year 2025/26. No County General Fund is required for this budget amendment request.
3. Adopt a resolution authorizing Fiscal Year 2025-2026 year-end budget amendments for the  Resource Management Agency funds authorizing additional expenditure appropriations for: Planning & Zoning 101.65.1265 totaling $2,500.00; Public Works, Maintenance 101.70.1290, Adm & Engineering 101.70.1295 totaling $4,000.00; Memorial Park 101.70.1300, and Recreation 101.70.1305 totaling $44,700.00; Road Fund 210.70.2030 and 210.70.2275 authorizing an additional $87,500; Capital Projects Fund 300.70.3500 authorizing an additional $4,000;  Debt Service Fund 370.15.3725 authorizing an additional appropriation of $2,500; in total authorize a contribution of up to $143,200.00 from the County General Fund to balance the RMA Funds' budgets. 
4. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make the necessary budgetary adjustments and accounting entries to implement the approved amendments and recognize the additional increase in County General Fund totaling $226,000; and
5. Authorize the Chair to sign resolutions.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119
RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-133
RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-134

RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-135

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
Ratify Letter of Support for the FY 2027-28 Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant - NextMove Transit for San Benito County.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

LIBRARY- A. CURTIS
1. Approve non-monetary Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the San Benito County Free Library and First 5 San Benito to provide the clarification of roles and responsibilities between the Library and First 5 for the Talk, Read, Sing Program; and
2. Authorize the Chair to sign and execute the MOU.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 80

PROBATION DEPARTMENT - A. CANEZ
1. Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution for the Youthful Offender Block Grant (YOBG) program for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 in the amount of $63,806.00 to transfer funds from the Youthful Offender Block Grant (YOGB) funding account to the Probation Department's General Fund operating budget to cover the costs of various contract expenses, including contracts for New Hope for Youth, Guidance Gardens and Sacred Rok.; and
2. Authorize the Chair to Sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 510
RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-136

SHERIFF'S OFFICE – E. TAYLOR
1. Approve retroactive contract with Family Matters SBC, 501(c)(3), in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, to provide evidence-based parenting education and supervised family visitation services for incarcerated persons and adults transitioning out of custody, funded through the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP); and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign the agreement.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 110

SHERIFF’S OFFICE- E. TAYLOR
Authorize payment of an invoice from LEHR for the safety outfitting of equipment of a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe in the amount of $18,831.80.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 110

SHERIFF’S OFFICE- E. TAYLOR
Authorize payment of a past due invoice from National Auto Fleet Group for a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe in the amount of $63,599.90.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 110

TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR - M. CASILLAS
1. Approve retroactive contract with Hinderliter De Llamas and Associates (HdL) for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, for business license administration, for a total amount not to exceed $25,000.00 via net proceeds deductions; and 

2.  Authorize Chair, or designee, to sign contract.

SBC FILE NUMBER: 685.2

TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR - M. CASILLAS
Receive and accept the monthly Treasurer's Portfolio Report for the month ending August 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 August 31, 2026, was $460,718,299. 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.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 685.2

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON
(To Be Heard at 9:30 a.m. or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard)
1. Receive informational presentation regarding establishing revised Fees for Environmental Health Services and Replacing Ordinance No. 915; and
2. Introduce and waive the first reading on "An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Benito Establishing Revised Fees for Environmental Health Services and Replacing Ordinance No. 915" to better align program costs with cost recovery goals, update master fee schedule, and ensure sustainable services; and
3. Move to select either a 3-year, 5- year, or 7- year cost recovery fee schedule; and
4. Continue Ordinance to be adopted during the second reading on the Consent Agenda on November 17, 2026.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 142.9
ORDINANCE NO.:1099

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - A.GONZALEZ
1. Accept presentation regarding Road Project status; and 
2. Provide staff direction as desired.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON
Receive a presentation regarding the 2026 Homelessness Point-In-Time "PIT" Count.
SBC FILE NUMBER:939

PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT - A. PRADO
1. Adopt Resolution approving the Agreement for Tax Transfer Upon Annexation between the County of San Benito and the City of Hollister for the property owner-initiated Chappell Road Annexation (LAFCO 2024-549), accepting the property tax exchange set forth in the Agreement; and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign the Agreement.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-137

COUNTY COUNSEL - G. P. PRIAMOS
1. Authorize the County Executive Officer and County Counsel to submit the grant proposal to the OSPD for approval; and
2. Approve the Job Specification establishing the Chief Public Defender classification; and
3. Authorize amendment to the Salary Schedule to reflect the revised classification and compensation structure; and
4. Allocate a Chief Public Defender position to the Schedule of Authorized Positions for FY 26/27.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
1. Approve the revised Job Specification establishing the Chief Budget Officer classification, including updated minimum qualifications and managerial and supervisory responsibilities; and
2. Approve the salary for the Chief Budget Officer classification at a maximum of $220,901.37 annually; and
3. Amend the Salary Schedule to reflect the revised Chief Budget Officer classification and compensation structure; and
4. Amend the Schedule of Authorized Positions to reflect the title change of the Budget & Finance Manager to Chief Budget Officer for FY 26/27; and
5. Approve the Job Specification establishing the Deputy Director of Emergency Services classification; and
6. Approve the salary for the Deputy Director of Emergency Services classification at a maximum of $175,912.75 annually and update the Salary Schedule; and
7. Allocate one (1.0 FTE) Deputy Director of Emergency Services position to the Schedule of Authorized Positions for FY 26/27; and
8. Approve the Job Specification establishing the Fiscal Analyst classification; and
9. Approve the salary for the Fiscal Analyst classification at a maximum of $139,340.87 annually and update the Salary Schedule; and
10. Amend the Schedule of Authorized Positions to reflect the unfunding of (1.0 FTE) Senior Administrative Analyst and adding (1.0 FTE) Fiscal Analyst position to the Schedule of Authorized Positions for FY 26/27.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 630

(The Board will adjourn as the Board of Supervisors and reconvene as the Audit Committee)
a. Acknowledge Certificate of Posting
b. Public Comment. Opportunity to address the Board on items of interest not on the agenda

1. Approve the action minutes of the August 11, 2026 Audit Committee meeting; and
2. Authorize the Chair to sign minutes.

Receive monthly Auditor-Controller informational report to the Audit Committee on the status of the fiscal year 2025/2026 year-end close that is a prerequisite for the preparation of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)  for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026 external audit.

Items for future consideration

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
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

CLOSED SESSION – CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR(S)
Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency representative: Esperanza Colio Warren, CEO
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.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

CLOSED SESSION - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & UPDATE
Government Code Section 54957
Title: County Executive Officer
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

CLOSED SESSION - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & UPDATE
Government Code Section 54957
Title: County Counsel
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Discuss and approve future agenda item requests submitted by board members and provide staff direction if desired.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156