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SAN BENITO COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

Dom Zanger
District No. 1
Vice-Chair
Kollin Kosmicki
District No. 2
Chair
Mindy Sotelo
District No. 3
Angela Curro
District No. 4
Ignacio Velazquez
District No. 5
 

Board of Supervisors Chambers 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - REGULAR MEETING - POSTED AND FINAL
MAY 6, 2025
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.

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 $250 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 $250 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 $250 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 $250 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.

Members of the public may participate remotely via zoom at the following link https://zoom.us/join with the following Webinar ID and Password: 
                                                    Webinar ID: 867 1267 5430
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Those participating by phone who would like to make a comment can use the “raise hand” feature by dialing “*9”. In order to receive the full zoom experience, please make sure your application is up to date.

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:
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
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 Supervisor's meeting to the Clerk of the Board at VDelgado@sanbenitocountyca.gov.
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.  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 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 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 Velazquez District #5.

 
 

b. Acknowledge Certificate of Posting


 

Acknowledge Certificate of Posting

 
 
Cert. of Posting Regular Mtg. 5.06.2025

e. Board Announcements and Committee Updates


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 - D. EDGULL
Approve Budget Adjustment Transfer in the amount of $800,000.00 from the higher-budgeted Services and Supplies Special Dept - Contracts of $216,125.00 and Other Charges Cost Plan of $583,875.00, to the lower-budgeted Other Charges Care & Support Client Facilities & Physician’s to cover unforeseen additional costs in inpatient hospitalization claims received by SBCBH for FY24/25. (4/5 Vote Required)
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

 
 
Budget Adjustment - BH for Inpatient Hospitalization
1.2

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve Proclamation declaring May 2025 as "Water Awareness Month" in San Benito County.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 430

 
 
Water Awareness Month May 2025 Proclamation
1.3

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve Proclamation declaring May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in San Benito County.

SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

 
 
Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation
Presentation - Mental Health Awareness Month
1.4

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve Proclamation honoring the 100th Anniversary of The Rotary Club of Hollister in San Benito County.
SBC FILE NUMBER:156

 
 
Proclamation Honoring 100th Anniversary of Rotary Club of Hollister
1.5

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 518 (Ward), Low Impact Camping Areas and authorize the Chair to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

 
 
AB 518 Letter of Support San Benito County
1.6

CLERK OF THE BOARD - V. DELGADO
Approve the action minutes of the April 22, 2025 Regular Meeting and the April 29, 2025 Special Meeting.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

 
 
Board of Supervisor Minutes 4.22.25
Board of Supervisor Minutes 4.29.25 - Special Meeting
1.7

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - H.RING, INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Approve Budget Adjustment to increase appropriations in general purpose insurance recovery fund in the amount of $500,000.00 due to the fire incident on September 6th, 2023.
Authorize the interim County Administrative Officer, Auditor/Controller and respective Department Heads affected by the fire to proceed forward with any budget transfers/adjustments to use insurance funds above $500,000.00 for all expenditures related to the fire, except for capital improvements, not to exceed $50,000.00 without further Board authorization. (4/5 Vote Required).
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

 
 
Budget Adjustment - $500,000 for Insurance Rev increase
1.8

COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS - F. DIAZ
Approve contract with Pro Document Solutions, Inc., DBA Pro Vote Solutions in the amount of $750,000.00 for the period May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2030 for county voter information guides printing and mailing services for San Benito County and authorize Chair to sign; Authorize the Department Head to make any technical edits, increase services, or approve other necessary actions within the terms and budget, ensuring the printing and mailing of election materials does not exceed the allocated amount.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 285

 
 
Pro Vote Solutions Contract
Pro Vote Solutions Proposal
MSI Proposal
KP Services Proposal
1.9

COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS - F. DIAZ
Adopt Resolution acknowledging the election cost reimbursement responsibilities of the County Office of Education, pursuant to California Elections Code § 10002, as interpreted by the County to authorize the Registrar of Voters to bill any jurisdiction requesting election services. While there are no costs incurred at this time, this Resolution establishes that, moving forward, the County Office of Education will be charged for the cost of conducting the election contest for County Superintendent of Schools, a practice that was not in effect previously.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 285
RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-21

 
 
Resolution - CRE COE Cost Reinbursement
1.10

COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS - F. DIAZ
Receive and accept an executive summary regarding the reintroduction of Bingo Permits within the unincorporated areas of the county, in accordance with County Ordinance 7.01.020 to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and to notify the public that the permitting process has been reactivated.

SBC FILE NUMBER: 943.1

 
 
Bingo License Application
1.11

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON
Approve and ratify Amendment No. 1 with the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers to increase the Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP-R1) grant agreement amount by $10,582.00 for a new total of $294,330.00 for providing increased levels of Rental Assistance and Rapid Rehousing Services to the community; authorize HHSA Director or designee to execute amendment and any other documents related to the grant agreement, and approve Budget Adjustment in the amount of $10,582.00 for increased community services, transferring funds from HHAP-R1 Grant Agreement to HHSA CSWD division (4/5 vote required).
SBC FILE NUMBER: 130

 
 
HHAP-1 CoC BOS approved item $283,478 on 20200908
HHAP Round 1 A01 Budget Adj signed
HHAP CoC Round 1 Amendment 1
1.12

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T. BELTON
Approve subaward Central Coast Uplift Catalyst Grant agreement No. 49083868 with Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) of Ventura County in the amount of $175,000.00 for the period of April 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, for expanding the San Benito County Workforce Development Board Workforce Upskilling Internship Project, and authorize the HHSA Director or Deputy Director to execute subaward grant and any future amendments or other documents related to the subaward grant; and approve Budget Adjustment to move $175,000.00 from the grant funding into the HHSA CSWD WorkForce program for FY 2024/2025. This successful subaward grant is retroactive because the subaward grant contract was received on April 2, 2025. (4/5 vote required)

SBC FILE NUMBER: 939

 
 
Catalyst Uplift Project Subaward Agreement 2025
Budget Adjustment - HHSA - Catalyst UpLift Grant
1.13

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T. BELTON
Approve Budget Adjustment for the Health and Human Services Administration (Fund 221) to increase revenue appropriations by $312,290.00, authorize expenditures totaling $1,032,290.00, and approve the transfer of $1,199,092.00 from existing appropriations in Contingencies (999.901) to the Other Charges Cost Plan budgetary unit (649.101) reflecting current trends. (4/5 vote required)
SBC FILE NUMBER: 130

 
 
Budget Adjustment - HHSA- Fund 221 & 999.901
1.14

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – S. LOUPE, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR
Adopt Resolution certifying the updated County maintained roads with total mileage of 449.287 miles for 2025, order that a copy of the Resolution and all of its Exhibits shall be filed in the Office of the San Benito County Resource Management Agency; and order that the San Benito County Resource Management Agency, Public Works Division staff transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to CALTRANS.
SBC FILE NUMBER 105.3
RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-22

 
 
Board Resolution Certifying County Maintained Road Mileage (2025)
1.15

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – S. LOUPE, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR
Adopt plans and specifications for the Library Kiosk Project located at 3000 Truckee Way, Hollister, CA 95023 in accordance with the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) under the Public Contract Code Section 22039 to build a concrete slab structure for the Kiosk Equipment and Canopy Structure, structural details, Kiosk Equipment details and submittal, PG&E scope details, constructing a sidewalk, ensuring ADA accessibility, performing trench work, conduit installation for underground utilities, electrical and low-voltage, installing underground conduit for PG&E utilities, and a light pole.

SBC FILE NUMBER: 105.3

 
 
COSB Library Kiosk Approved Drawing, Specifications, and submittals
2.

PUBLIC HEARING

 
2.1

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES - K. MANGANO
(To be heard at 9:30 AM or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard)
Accept presentation, waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Benito Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones", accepting the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for the Local Responsibility Area from the Office of the State Fire Marshall.  The map updates are intended to enhance California's approach to wildfire preparedness.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 75.5
ORDINANCE NO.: 1081

 
 
Presentation - 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
Ordinance - 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
Notice of Publication - 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
3.

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

 
3.1

SHERIFF OFFICE - E. TAYLOR
Approve contract with MEDIKO, Inc. (Mediko) in the amount of $3,565,946.00, for the first year for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029, with a 3% annual COLA, with the potential of two extensions for inmate medical services at the County Jail Facilities and Youth Service Center, authorize the Chair to execute the contract, and authorize the CAO to execute one or amendments to this contract without further authorization of the Board in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00 (1.4% of the contract amount).

SBC FILE NUMBER: 110

 

    

 
Presentation - Inmate Medical Services
Mediko - Inmate Medical Services Agreement
Mediko Experience Summary
Attachment E - scope of work
Attachment F -RFP
April 22nd Presentation - Inmate Medical RFP
3.2

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – S. LOUPE, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR
Authorize the Public Works Administrator to enter into a contract with Anderson Brule Architects, the highest ranked architectural and engineering design team, for an amount of $84,915.00, to perform preliminary design services for the San Benito County Old Courthouse Project located at 440 Fifth Street. The contract scope will be to perform the initial phase of work for architectural and engineering design services that includes Building Assessment, Concept Design, and Cost Modeling for the San Benito County Old Courthouse Project. No detailed design work is included in this initial phase of work.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105.3

 
 
COURTHOUSE RFP SCORE SUMMARY
COSB - Fee Proposal - Old Courthouse Project_Prelim_Phase
3.3

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - H. RING, INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Receive presentation on Encampment Clean-up efforts and the County's Initial Encampment Clean Up on May 5, 2025.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

 
 
3.4

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - H. RING, INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Approve new job specifications for the recruitment of a Fire Chief, to be filled on either an interim or permanent basis, requiring specialized expertise in Emergency Response, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Prevention, Environmental Services (including Hazardous Materials), and Emergency Preparedness, with the Fire Chief playing a pivotal role in shaping the structure and operations of the new County Fire Department to ensure effective fire protection services for San Benito County,  allocate 1.0 FTE Fire Chief to a newly created budget unit for the Fire Department and set the salary at $178,080.86 to $236,406.35 yearly, and delegate authority to the Interim County Administrative Officer and Human Resources to carry out the necessary actions for the recruitment selection of the next Fire Chief for the County of San Benito.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 630

 
 
3.5

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - H. RING - INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Authorize Interim County Administrative Officer to contract a professional consulting firm with expertise in government accounting and budgeting to assist with the completion of the San Benito County Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/2026  and provide recommendations on budgeting methodology moving forward in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, and delegate authority to the Interim County Administrative Officer to negotiate and execute the contract. Additionally, the Budget Ad Hoc recommends to give the Interim County Administrative Officer authority to implement a hiring freeze, effective immediately, with exception of Public Safety Positions and the County Administrative Officer position, and provide staff direction as desired.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

 
 
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
Hold closed session regarding initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9
Number of Cases: 1
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

 
 
4.2

CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivisions (a) and (d)(1). Number of Cases: 1
Name of Case: Western Resources Legal Center v. San Benito County, Superior Court of California, County of San Benito

Case No.: CU-21-00204
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

 
 
Fillable Future Agenda Items Request Form - Board Members
Future Agenda Items Request Form - Campaign-Finance - Kosmicki
Future Agenda Items Request Form - Campaign Signs - Kosmicki
Future Agenda Items Request Form - Property Tax Reform - Kosmicki
Future Agenda Items List 5.06.25

ADJOURNMENT


 

Adjourn to the next regular meeting of May 20, 2025.

 
 
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.