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, September 1, 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


The meeting will be available through Zoom, YouTube, and Peak Agenda for those who wish to join or require accommodations.

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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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C.   Peak Agenda Page: https://cosb.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1

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. 9.01.2026

c. Presentations and Recognitions


BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve Proclamation declaring August 2026 as Child Support Awareness Month in San Benito County.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Child Support Awareness Month
Proclamation - Child Support Month

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. Approve the updated Bylaws for the Behavioral Health Board reflecting a new regulation for board members with disabilities to be able to join meetings remotely without the need to post their remote meeting address or location; and

2. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Behavioral Health Board Bylaws
Behavioral Health Board By-law Revisions 07-23-26 (edits incorporated)
Behavioral Health Board Minutes 6.18.2026

1.2 

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - R. WHITE
1. Approve retroactive contract renewal with UHS of Madera, Ins. dba River Vista Behavioral Health for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 for fee-for-service hospital contract for acute psychiatric inpatient hospital services whereas there is no contract amount set due to the mandated services for Medi-Cal beneficiaries as required by the Department of Health Care Services; and

2. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - UHS of Madera, Ins. dba River Vista Behavioral Health
River Vista Behavioral Health FY26-27 -partially signed
Sole Source Justification - River Vista

1.3 

CLERK OF THE BOARD - V. DELGADO
1. Approve the action minutes of the August 24, 2026 Special Meeting and August 25, 2026 Regular Meeting; and
2. Authorize the Chair to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Minutes
Board of Supervisor Minutes 8.25.26 - Regular Meeting

1.4 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
1. Adopt Resolution approving a side letter agreement to the 2025-2026 collective bargaining agreement between the County of San Benito and the Deputy Sheriffs Association; and
2. Authorize the County Executive Officer, or their designee, to take all necessary administrative actions to implement and execute the provisions outlined in the Side Letter, including any related documents, agreements, and other actions necessary to carry out its terms.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 630
RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-113

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - DSA Side Letter 25-26
Resolution DSA 09 01 2026
Side Letter DSA 09 01 2026

1.5 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
1. Approve Amendment #1 to the agreement with San Benito Veterinary Center, Inc., extending the contract term for three additional years, from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029, and increasing the contract amount by $36,000.00, at $12,000.00 annually, for a total contract amount not to exceed $72,000.00; and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Amendment #1 San Benito Veterinary Center, Inc.
San Benito Veterinary Center Contract Amendment#1 ccs vnds

1.6 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
1. Adopt FY25/26 Budget Amendment Resolution authorizing the transfer of $23,188.00 in available appropriations from Salary and Benefits to address over-budget expenditures in Retiree Medical Insurance and Services and Supplies, and provide budget authority for pending Training and Transportation reimbursements; and
2. Authorize Chair to sign.

SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-114

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Budget Amendment Resolution BOS
FY25-26 Budget Amendment Resolution - Board of Supervisors

1.7 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
1. Approve the County's response to the 2025-2026 San Benito County Civil Grand Jury Consolidated Report; 

2. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the response letter; and

3. Direct staff to submit the signed response to the presiding Judge of the San Benito County Superior Court and file copies as required by law. 

SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Grand Jury Response
Response to the 2025_26 Grand Jury Report - SHERIFF
San Benito County Response to 2025-26 Grand Jury Report re Sheriff's Office
Full Grand Jury Report 2025-2026 06.10.26

1.8 

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T. BELTON
1. Adopt FY25-26 Budget Amendment Resolution for Public Health Services (Fund 224) to increase revenue in the amount of $13,543.00 for the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health and authorize a corresponding increase to Salary and Benefits force labor in Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health; and authorize transfer of funds from or into Salary force labor into various budget line items per program for Children's services Administration, Opioid prevention, HIV Surveillance, and Future of Public Health for $15,883.00.  
2. Authorize a FY25-26 Budget Amendment Resolution for HSA Welfare Administration in the amount of $390,000.00 to shift budget out of HSA Welfare Administration Salary - Regular and into CAL WORKS Assistance and Foster Car/Adoption Assistance due to increased client assistance expenses.
3. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer or designee to execute both Budget Amendment Resolutions.
SBC FILE NUMBER:  130
RESOLUTION NUMBERS: 2026-115, 2026-116

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Budget Amendment Resolution PH and HSA Welfare
Budget Resolution-HHSA Fund
Budget Resolution - HHSA Fund 2405

1.9 

PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT - A. PRADO
1. Approve Amendment #8 with EMC Planning Group Inc., for an additional amount of $72,845.75 for a total contract amount not to exceed $547,309.25 to continue work on behalf of the County on the Environmental Impact Report pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and additional work necessary to prepare the final project documents necessary to complete the entitlement process for the Ridgemark Rezone, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for up to 160 single family residential lots and 15 affordable lots (with a maximum of 30 duets/duplexes), and conditional use permit, and extend the term of the contract for one year through September 30, 2027 (County Planning file PLN170008); and  
2. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign the contract.

SBC FILE NUMBER: 790

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Amendment #8 EMC Planning Group Inc.
EMC Planning Group Amendment #8 - RMA-2026-000-30 - Ridgemark

1.10 

PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT - A. PRADO
1. Approve Amendment #3 with Benchmark Resources for Stevens Creek Ranch 35 New Quarry Use Permit and Reclamation Plan application processing, and Environmental Impact Report, to include the additional staff services required to complete the project processing, for an increase of $334,115.00, with a not to exceed total of $1,661,055.00, and to extend the term of the contract through June 30, 2028 (County Planning file 23CAP-00000001); and
2. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign contract.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 790

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Amendment #3 Benchmark Resources
RMA-2026-000-27 - Benchmark Resources - AM 3 - Ranch 35 Quarry EIR

1.11 

PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT - A. PRADO
1. Adopt FY 25/26 Budget Amendment Resolution in the amount of $655,400.00 for Planning and Zoning Budget Unit increasing appropriations and reducing Public Service Retirement in Salary and Benefits to offset increasing line-item budgets in Service and Supplies retroactive to June 30, 2026; and
2. Authorize Chair to sign Resolution. (4/5 Vote Required) 
SBC FILE NUMBER:790
RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-117

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Budget Amendment Resolution PW
Planning Budget Amendment

1.12 

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - D. KATADA
1. Approve Amendment # 1 with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. to extend the contract term through September 30, 2027 to provide professional engineering services related to Panoche Road Bridge Over Tres Pinos Creek Bridge Scour Countermeasure Project (Bridge No. 43C0016), Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5943(075), with no changes to scope or cost; and 

2. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign the contract.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Amendment #1 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Kimley Horn Amendment #1 - RMA-2026-000-31 - Panoche Road Scour Countermeasure

1.13 

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - D. KATADA
1. Adopt FY 25/26 Budget Amendment Resolution to increase revenue in Public Works and Engineering Division in the amount of $321,000.00 and transfer $321,000.00 to offset the budget deficit in Salaries and Benefits and pay outstanding invoices in the Services and Supplies line items; and 
2. Authorize Chair to Sign.(4/5 Vote Required)
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105.3
RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-118

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Budget Amendment Resolution PW
PW Budget Amendment Resolution.pdf

1.14 

TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR - M. CASILLAS
1. Adopt FY 25/26 Budget Amendment Resolution to recognize $58,422.00 in additional Tax Collector revenues and increase Salary and Benefits appropriations by the same amount; authorize a $43,955 transfer of available appropriations from Tax Collector Services and Supplies, Other Charges, and Salary and Benefits accounts to Regular Salaries; and
2. Authorize the Board Chair to execute the resolution.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 685.2
RESOLUTION: 2026-119

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Budget Amendment Resolution Tax Collector
Budget Amendment Resolution - Salaries and Benefits
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 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
1. Receive presentation regarding emergency preparedness related to El Nino and other potential emergencies; and
2. Provide staff direction as desired.

SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - El Nino Emergency Preparedness
Presentation - Storm Preparedness

2.2 

PROBATION DEPARTMENT - A. CANEZ
1. Ratify and approve the local Community Corrections Partnership Public Safety Annual Realignment Plan, including the updated budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and
2. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer, or designee, to implement the Plan and delegate authority to execute and amend all agreements and memoranda of understanding with Federal, State, and local public agencies necessary for the implementation of the approved plan and continuation of realignment services coordinated by the Probation Department that involve no monetary impact to the general fund and as approved by County Counsel. 

SBC FILE NUMBER: 510

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - CCP Budget FY 26/27
Presentation - AB109 CCP Budget FY 26/27
CCP REALIGNMENT PLAN
FY26-27 AB109 BUDGET
2014-2026 Community Corrections Base and Growth Allocations
Understanding AB 109 - A Comprehensive Review of Public Safety Realignment
CCP Plans and AB 134

2.3 

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - D. KATADA
Receive informational update regarding the Fairview Road median island long-term maintenance of the landscaping through CFD 2018-1, Fairview corners Tax Zone 13A.
SBC FILING NUMBER: 105.3

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet -Fairview Corners Frontage Improvements
Presentation - Fairview Corners Frontage Improvements
Example of Landscaped Irrigated Median Island - BOS Report 91-2026.pdf
Fairview Corners Letter of Committment

2.4 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
1. Review and reconsider County’s Vehicle Leasing Program with Enterprise Fleet Management; and
2. Provide direction to staff with respect to the future operation of the Vehicle Leasing Program.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

 
Board Agenda Fact Sheet - Vehicle Leasing Program
3.

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.)

 

3.1 

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

 

3.2 

CLOSED SESSION – CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR(S)
Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency representatives:
Esperanza Colio Warren, CAO and Allyson Hauck, Sloan Sakai
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

 

3.3 

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1); 
Matthew O'Keefe v. San Benito County, Worker’s Compensation Claim No. TIBY-600199
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

 

3.4 

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1); 
Maritza Lopez-Martinez v. San Benito County, Worker’s Compensation Claim No. TICB-600051
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

 

3.5 

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1); 
Silvia Mendoza v. San Benito County, Worker’s Compensation Claim No. TICA-600023
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

 

3.6 

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)(e)(1);
Number of Cases: 3
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

 
4.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

4.1 

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.pdf
Future Agenda Items List 09.01.26 - 2025
Future Agenda Items List 09.01.26 - 2026

ADJOURNMENT


Adjourn to the next regular meeting of September 15, 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.