MEETING CONVENES
AT 9:00 AM
BOARD MEMBERS:

DISTRICT 1 - Dom Zanger
DISTRICT 2 - Kollin Kosmicki
DISTRICT 3 - Mindy Sotelo
DISTRICT 4 - Angela Curro
DISTRICT 5 - Vacant
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Agenda
Regular Meeting of the
Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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

Website:
www.sanbenitocountyca.gov
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER:
Esperanza Colio Warren

COUNTY COUNSEL:
Gregory P Priamos

CLERK OF THE BOARD:
Vanessa Delgado
 

Levine Act - Campaign Contributions (Government Code Section 84308)


As of January 1, 2023, the Levine Act (Government Code Section 84308) applies to Board of Supervisors proceedings involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308, no Board Member shall accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $500 from any party or their agent, or from any participant or their agent, while a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use is pending before the County or for 12 months after a final decision is rendered in that proceeding. Any Board Member who has received a contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from a party or their agent, or from a participant or their agent, shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding and shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence the decision.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308(d), any party to a covered proceeding before the Board is required, and any participant to such a proceeding is strongly urged, to disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made within the preceding 12 months by them or their agent to any Board Member. The disclosure must include the name of the party or participant and any other person making the contribution, if any; the name of the recipient; the amount of the contribution; and the date the contribution was made. The disclosure shall occur in the manner required under Government Code Section 84308 and any applicable state or local regulations, opinions, or policies. No party or their agent, and no participant or their agent, shall make a contribution of more than $500 to any Board Member during the proceeding or for 12 months after a final decision is rendered in that proceeding.

The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, and parties and participants are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law. 

CALL TO ORDER


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This Board of Supervisors meeting is open to the public. Staff and members of the public may observe the meeting remotely using the instructions listed under Call to Order. Remote viewing of the meeting via Zoom is provided to members of the public as a courtesy. If the Zoom connection malfunctions for any reason and no Board members are attending via teleconference, the Board of Supervisors will continue the public meeting in Chambers without remote access.

Remote Viewing:
Members of the public who wish to watch the meeting can view a livestream of the meeting online through either the:
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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 Supervisors' meeting to the Clerk of the Board at VDelgado@sanbenitocountyca.gov.
Public Comment Guidelines
         A.  The San Benito County Board of Supervisors 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 designated by the Chair.
         D.  If there are more than 10 speakers on any given item, speakers will be given (2) minutes to speak to be able to give everyone an opportunity to speak.
         E.  Speakers are encouraged to keep their 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 Vanessa Delgado, at (831) 636-4000, Ext. 13 or email VDelgado@sanbenitocountyca.gov

a. Pledge of Allegiance


The Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Supervisor Sotelo District #3.

b. Acknowledge Certificate of Posting


Acknowledge Certificate of Posting

Cert. of Posting Regular Mtg. 11.03.2026

c. Presentations and Recognitions


BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve Proclamation declaring November 19, 2026 as Philanthropy Day in San Benito County.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Philanthropy Day
Proclamation for Philanthropy Day

d. Department Head Announcements


e. Board Announcements


f. 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.


1.

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 three (3) minutes to speak on items.
Items pulled from Consent Agenda will be heard later in the meeting.

 

1.1 

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - R. WHITE
1. Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 authorizing the transfer of $35,056.00 in existing departmental appropriations to Other Charges Cost Plan, transfer of $2,444,785.00 from Interfund Transfers In revenue account to the Federal MediCal revenue account, and an additional increase to Federal MediCal revenues and Services and Supplies Special Department Contracts by $1,651,253.00; and
2.Authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. (4/5 vote required)
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-145

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Resolution - FY 25-26 Balance
Resolution - Budget Amendment FY 25/26 Balance

1.2 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve Certificates of Recognition for Eugene Arballo, Anthony Gutierrez, David W. Pribyl and Alejandro U. Torres the 2026 Latino Coalition of San Benito County Veteran Honorees, to be presented at the 33rd Annual Veterans Breakfast on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Veterans Honorees Certificates
Certificates for Veterans Honorees
VETERAN BREAKFAST COMMITMENT - MEDIA
Veterans Breakfast Flyer 2026
Veterans Breakfast Flyer 2026
2026 Veteran Honoree Gene Arballo
2026 Veteran Honoree Anthony Gutierrez
2026 Veteran Honoree David Pribyl
2026 Veteran Honoree Alejandro U. Torres

1.3 

CLERK OF THE BOARD - V. DELGADO
1. Approve the action minutes of the October 27, 2026 Regular Meeting; and
2. Authorize the Chair to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Minutes
Board of Supervisor Minutes 10.27.26 - Regular Meeting

1.4 

CLERK OF THE BOARD - V. DELGADO
1. Adopt Resolution establishing the 2027 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Agenda Review Schedule, pursuant to Ordinance 3.01.001; and
2. Authorize Chair to Sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER 156

RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-144

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - BOS Meeting Calendar 2027
Resolution - BOS Meeting Calendar 2027
Exhibit A - BOS Meeting Calendar 2027
2027 Agenda Review Schedule and Deadlines

1.5 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E COLIO WARREN
1. Adopt Resolution regarding compensation and benefits for Confidential, Confidential Management and Unrepresented Employees; and
2. Authorize Chair to sign.

SBC FILE NO: 630

RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-146

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Confidential, Confidential Management & Unrepresented Employees
Resolution
Attachment A - Final
Attachment A -Redlined

1.6 

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T. BELTON
1. Approve Amendment #1 with Shared Vision Consultants (SVC) removing the annual funding references and updating the scope language to align with the amended compensation terms while preserving the total scope of work, contract hours and total contract amount of $195,510; and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign this amendment.
SBC FILE NUMBER:  130

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Amendment #1 Shared Vision Consultants
Shared Visions Consultants Contract Amendment #1

1.7 

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - A. GONZALEZ
1. Approve Amendment #1 for Granite Construction Company to modify name of the company as Papich Construction, Inc. has merged with and into Granite Construction Company (Granite) with Granite as the surviving corporation; and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to approve the Amendment.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105.3

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Amendment #1 Granite Construction Company
Contract Amendment #1 - 2025 JOC Class A Projects PWB-2418 - Granite Construction Company

1.8 

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - A. GONZALEZ
1. Approve the District Attorney and Probation Building Roof Repair Project with an estimated budget of $120,000.00 to include roof repairs, potential decking/sheathing repairs, gutter replacement, permits and inspections, county project administration, and 15% construction contingency to address unforeseen conditions during roof repairs and the County Administration Building Roof Repair Project with an estimated budget of $150,000.00 to include roof repairs, potential decking/sheathing repairs, gutter replacement, permits and inspections, county project administration, and 15% construction contingency to address unforeseen conditions during roof repairs, for a combined total of $270,000.00; and
2. Find, based on substantial evidence in the record, that existing roof conditions, including active leaks, loose roofing materials, and deteriorated roof decking, pose an imminent risk of additional water intrusion, damage to County facilities and equipment, and disruption of essential County operations during the anticipated El Niño storm season, consistent with the statewide emergency proclamation dated September 21, 2026, and the County's Local State of Emergency declared under Resolution No. 2026-127, requiring immediate repairs under Public Contract Code Sections 1102 and 22050, and that the delay associated with competitive bidding would not permit timely completion of the necessary emergency work; and
3. Approve the contracts with Go West Roofing for the District Attorney and Probation Building Roof Repair Project, including silicone roof coating and asphalt shingle roof replacement, in the amount of $73,900.00 and the County Administration Building Roof Repair Project, including silicone roof coating, asphalt shingle roof replacement, and gutter replacement, in the amount of $105,100.00; and
4. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer or designee to execute the contracts; and

4. Authorize the County Executive Officer or designee to execute subsequent change orders to the Go West Roofing contracts, additional agreements with other contractors, and any necessary related documents for both roof repair projects, provided that total project expenditures do not exceed $120,000.00 for the District Attorney and Probation Building Roof Repair Project and $150,000.00 for the County Administration Building Roof Repair Project. (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

SBC FILE NUMBER: 105.3

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - DA & Admin Roof Repairs Project
Go West Roofing Inc. Contract - Administration Building.pdf
Go West Roofing Inc.Contract - DA & Prob Bldg.pdf
Administration Building Roof Repair-Supporting Documents
DA and Probation Building Roof Repair-Supporting Documents

1.9 

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - A. GONZALEZ
1. Approve the Final Map for Fulton Mojave Development (former Bray Subdivision) TSM 16-97, Tract No. 358, consisting of ten (10) residential lots and one (1) easement lot, for a total of 11 lots; and
2. Accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication for public uses in conformity with the terms of the offers of dedication, subject to improvement and subject to the condition that the County of San Benito is not responsible or liable for any cost or expense associated with an offer accepted unless authorized by separate action of the Board of Supervisors; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to certify on the Final Map the action of the Board of Supervisors; and
4. Authorize staff to submit the Final Map to the San Benito County Recorder's Office for recordation after the County Engineer determines that all applicable documents, security, and conditions precedent to recordation have been satisfied.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Final Map Mojave Development
Final Map Tract No. 358 (Signed)
Resolution No. 2019-17 - TSM16-97 (Bray Subdivision 2780 Southside)
Ordinance No. 997 (approved on 10-8-19) TSM 16-97 Bray Subdivision 2780 Southside
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

 

2.1 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
1. Receive presentation from the San Benito Fire Safe Council regarding current Fire Safe Council Efforts; and
2. Provide staff direction as desired.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Fire Save Council
Presentation - San Benito FireSafe Council

2.2 

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON
1. Receive a presentation regarding the 2026 Homelessness Point-In-Time "PIT" Count.

2. Accept the San Benito County 2026 Homelessness Point-in-Time Count and the report as presented.
SBC FILE NUMBER:939

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - 2026 PIT Count
2026 COSB Homeless Census Presentation
2026 San Benito County PITC Final

2.3 

COUNTY COUNSEL - G. P. PRIAMOS
1. Introduce, Read Title, and Waive Further Reading of the County Code of Ordinances to include the new classification of Deputy Director of Emergency Services and to modify membership of the Disaster Council; and 

2. Adopt on Successive Meetings, Ordinance No. 2026-1100 amending Chapter 11.01 regarding Emergency Services.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160
ORDINANCE NO.: 1100

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - EOS Ordinance
Ordinance Chapter11.01 - Clean Version
Ordinance - Chapter11.01 - Redline Version
3.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

 

3.1 

(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

 
Certificate of Audit Committee 11.03.2026

3.2 

1. Approve the action minutes of the October 13, 2026 Audit Committee meeting; and
2. Authorize the Chair to sign minutes.

 
Audit Committee Minutes for 10-13-2026
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Audit Committee Minutes

3.3 

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.

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Audit Committee Update

3.4 

Items for future consideration

 
4.

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.)

 

4.1 

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

 

4.2 

CLOSED SESSION – CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR(S)
Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency representatives: 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

 

4.3 

CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing Litigation - Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Number of Cases: 1
Name of Case:  Rachael Ellis v. San Benito County, Claim #s TIBY-600237 AND TIBY-600238

 

4.4 

CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing Litigation - Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Number of Cases: 1
Name of Case:  McGrady v. Diaz, Case Number: CU-26-00142
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

 

4.5 

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

 

4.6 

CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing Litigation - Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Number of Cases: 1
Name of Case: Linsey Marie Stewart v. San Benito County, et al., San Benito County Superior Court Case No. CU-26-00114
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

 

4.7 

CLOSED SESSION – CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of Litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Number of Cases: 1
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

 
5.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

5.1 

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

 
Future Agenda Items Request Form - Board Members -Fillable
Future Agenda Item List 11.03.2026 - 2025
Future Agenda Item List 11.03.2026 - 2026

ADJOURNMENT


Adjourn to the next regular meeting of November 17, 2026.

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 https://cosb.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. 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.