Agenda
Regular Meeting of the
Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER - K. GRIFFIN
1. Approve retroactive Industrial Hemp Cultivation Program Agreement #26-0373-00-SA for Industrial HEMP registration and regulatory activities from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for total contract value of $8,227.50; and

2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer or designee to sign the contract. 
SBC FILE NUMBER: 1.1

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER - K. GRIFFIN
1. Approve amended Glassy Winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) Agreement #24-0469-008-SF-1, with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to perform survey, inspection control for the emergency work in response to the Burchell Nursery/Costco GWSS detection to extend the expiration date through September 30, 2027 and increase amount by $11,158.77 for a new total not to exceed $26,957.37; and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer (CEO), or designee to sign the contract.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 1.1

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER - K. GRIFFIN
1. Approve retroactive European Grapevine Moth Detection (EGVM) Survey and Trapping Agreement #25-0617-036-SF to participate in visual, trapping state-wide survey, and collect trapping and mapping data from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), for a total not to exceed amount of $16,747.00: and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign the contract.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 1.1

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER - J.P. GONZALEZ
1. Approve Fiscal Year 2026/2027 tax rates and debt service rates; and
2. Authorize the levy of these rates against the taxable secured property within the County, which is subject to each rate; and
3. Adopt Resolution Fixing and Levying the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Tax Rates as shown in Appendix A; and
4. Authorize the Chair to sign. 
SBC FILE NUMBER: 608
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-120

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE - T. SLAVICH
1. Approve retroactive subscription renewal with DLT Solutions LLC for the AutoCAD/Civil 3D Software 3 Licenses (Architectural Engineering & Construction Collection) for Assessor's Mapping Division for the term of August 10, 2026 through August 9, 2027 for a total amount not to exceed $4,038.00; and
2. Ratify DLT Solutions LLC agreements  from FY 2008-2009 to FY 2025-2026 that were previously approved by the County Executive Officer whereby the cumulative total of $50,000.00 was exceeded for those prior subscription renewals and costs; and
3. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign agreement.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 7

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - R. WHITE
1. Approve retroactive affiliation agreement renewal with the University of South Dakota to continue to provide non-monetary internship for a Master of Social Work intern(s) for Behavioral Health for the academic school years from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2029; and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

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

COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS - F. DIAZ
1. Determine that amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code are required and approve the amended Conflict of Interest Code for the County of San Benito, establishing updated designated positions and disclosure categories for county employees, departments, boards, commissions, and agencies; and
2. Adopt Resolution updating the Conflict of Interest Code; and
3. Authorize the Chair to sign the resolution adopting the amended Conflict of Interest Code.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 943.1

RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-121

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
1. Approve contract for Tier 3 Public Defender Services with Ryan P. Murphy, for a term commencing October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with County options for one or more additional one-year renewals, in an amount not to exceed $330,000.00, based on a fixed monthly compensation of $10,000.00 per month, and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign the agreement.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 149

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
1. Approve Amendment #2 with Granicus, LLC for continued govAccess Maintenance, Hosting, and Licensing services, extending the contract through December 31, 2027, increasing the contract amount by $6,339.62 for a total contract amount not to exceed $77,148.79; and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to execute the amendment.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E.COLIO WARREN
1. Approve the annual NEOGOV subscription agreement for continued access to NEOGOV services for software company that provides cloud-based HR, recruiting, and workforce management solutions primarily for the public sector and government agencies and for a total amount of $16,741.24 for the period of July 2, 2026, to July 1, 2027; and
2.  Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 630

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T. BELTON
1. Approve retroactive Annual Certification and Acknowledgment of Allocation Letter for the Future of Public Health (FoPH) award funding in the amount of $588,903.00, from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), for the period of July 01, 2026 through June 30, 2027 for public health workforce and infrastructure improvements; and
2. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign all documents pertaining to the financial award.
SBC NUMBER:  420

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - R. GOMEZ
1. Approve retroactive contract with N-Able in the amount of $36,599.00 for the period of July 01, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for N-Able N-central Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platform; and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee, to sign. 
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

LIBRARY - A. CURTIS
1. Adopt FY 26/27 Budget Amendment Resolution appropriating $115,000.00 from the Monterey Peninsula Foundation (MPF) grant that was originally awarded to the Library in 2022 to support the 24-Hour Library Kiosk Project, releasing the previously restricted project funds, consistent with MPF's approved reallocation, and transfer the funds to the Library's General Fund budget to support community library programs, collection, technology, and other library services; and
2. Authorize the Chair to sign. (4/5 vote required).
SBC FILE NUMBER: 80
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-122

PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT - A. PRADO
1. Adopt resolution to authorize the Director of Planning to sign and accept, on behalf of the County, a deed restriction as a condition of approval for approved Tentative Subdivision Map 09-82, subdividing six parcels plus one remainder parcel from a 37.43-acre parcel at 240 Cole Road (Assessor’s Parcel 011-270-007); and
2. Authorize the Chair to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-123

PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT - A. PRADO
1. Approve Amendment #3 with ICF Environmental Inc., for an additional amount of $1,067,840.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,386,894.00 to continue work on behalf of the County on the preparation of the San Benito County Habitat Conservation Plan for unincorporated San Benito County; and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Administrative Officer, or designee to sign the contract.

SBC FILE NUMBER: 790

PROBATION DEPARTMENT - A. CANEZ 
1. Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Golden State Finance Authority and the County of San Benito regarding state-mandated cost reimbursement claims for the term of September 15, 2026, through September 15, 2029; and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer or designee to sign the MOU.
SBC FILE NUMBER:510

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - A. GONZALEZ
1. Approve addition of the District Attorney's Office Second Floor Interior Improvements Project to the FY 2026–27 Capital Improvement Program; and
2. Approve a total project budget of $53,000.00 for the District Attorney’s Office Second Floor Interior Improvements Project; and

3. Adopt FY 26/27 Budget Amendment Resolution transferring $45,000.00 from the District Attorney Asset Forfeiture Fund and $8,000.00 from the Maintenance Budget to the Capital Improvement Project.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105.3
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-124

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – A. GONZALEZ
1. Approve contract with R3 Consulting Group, Inc for Integrated Waste Management Regional Agency Solid Waste Management Consulting Services, for the period of September 15, 2026, to June 30, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00 (County's cost share portion is $176,000.00); and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign the contract.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 142

TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR - M. CASILLAS
Receive and accept the monthly Treasurer's Portfolio Report for the month ending July 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 July 31, 2026, was $465,422,131. 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

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - A. GONZALEZ
(To Be Heard at 9:30 a.m. or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard)
1. Adopt Resolution Approving Annexation No. 28, Tax Zone 29 (Russell Frank Edwin Trust) -1175 Comstock Road, Hollister, California 95023, to annex property located in the Future Annexation Area of Community Facilities District 2018-01 (Residential Services) into CFD 2018-01, approving the annexation of APN No. 017-030-015-000 into Tax Zone 29 and levying the special tax on the annexed property; and
2.Adopt Resolution Approving Annexation No. 29, Tax Zone 30 (Quiroz Gonzalo & Jose) - 761 Riverside Road, Hollister, California 95023, to annex property located in the Future Annexation Area of Community Facilities District 2018-01 (Residential Services) into CFD 2018-01, approving the annexation of APN Nos. 021-060-024-000 and 021-060-033-000 into Tax Zone 30 and levying the special tax on the annexed property; and
3. Authorize and direct the Clerk of the Board/Resource Management Agency staff to prepare and record an amended notices of special tax listing the property added to the CFD; and
4. Adopt the maps of the newly annexed territory; and
5. Authorize and direct the Clerk of the Board/Public Works staff to record these maps.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105.3
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-125 & 2026-126

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
1. Receive a presentation on the proposed San Benito County Parks and Recreation Sponsorship Policy and consider the policy; and
2. Adopt the San Benito County Parks and Recreation Sponsorship Policy as presented and direct the applicable County department(s) to implement and administer the policy, including, but not limited to, establishing the appropriate accounts to receive, track, and account for revenues generated through sponsorships; or
3. Provide direction to staff regarding any desired revisions and, if necessary, direct staff to return with a revised policy for further consideration.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
1. Receive a presentation regarding the FY 26/27 Budget and recommendations; and
2. Provide staff direction as desired.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
1. Discuss the county’s role in the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Round 2 - Maple Street Heat Resilience and Community Resource Hub Grant Application to be submitted by the Confederation of Ohlone People; and
2. Provide staff direction regarding the grant application. 
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - A. GONZALEZ
1. Receive an update regarding speeding concerns along State Route 25 through Tres Pinos; and
2. Direct staff to contact the San Benito County Council of Governments (SBCOG) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to determine whether the previously referenced traffic study or safety review was completed and provide direction as desired.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105.3

PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT - A. PRADO
1. Approve the Lands of Lee Affordable Housing Plan pursuant to Condition of Approval No.73 of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 2024-146, adopted November 26, 2024; and
2. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Affordable Housing Agreement on behalf of the County, subject to approval as to form by County Counsel; and 
3. Direct staff to take all necessary administrative and recording actions to implement the Affordable Housing Plan and Agreement consistent with Resolution No. 2024-146, Chapter 21.03 of the San Benito County Code, and applicable law.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 790 

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - A. GONZALEZ
1. Approve the Final Map for Fairview Corners TSM 17-103, Tract No. 352 Phase 2, consisting of seventeen (17) residential 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

(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

CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the action minutes of the June 23, 2026 meeting.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 7.5

PUBLIC WORKS - D. KATADA
1. Approve Amendment # 1 with ENGEO Incorporated to provide professional Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) Manager services for an additional year through June 30, 2027 and an additional $47,860.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $79,145.00; and
2. Authorize the Chair of the GHAD Board or designee to approve the said Contract Amendment.

SBC FILE NUMBER: 7.5

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 representatives:
Esperanza Colio Warren, CEO 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

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)(e)(1);
Number of Cases: 5
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

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

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