SAN BENITO COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Supervisor Velazquez District #5.

Acknowledge Certificate of Posting

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER- K. GRIFFIN, ACTING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER
Approve State Contract, #25-0285-000-SA, for nursery stock inspection activities, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for a total contract value of $661.00, and Authorize the Agricultural Commissioner – Sealer of Weights and Measures to sign the contract.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 1.1

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER - K. GRIFFIN, ACTING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER
Approve the amended Noxious Weed Program Agreement #23-0302-000-SA, to extend invasive weed control and eradication activities, extend the expiration date from June 30, 2025, to December 31, 2027, with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), increase amount by $55,190.30 for a new total not to exceed $97,610.13, and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign the contract.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 1.1

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER- K. GRIFFIN, ACTING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER
Adopt Resolution ratifying proclamation that a state of emergency exists within the County, the local emergency is due to the presence of thrips and beet leaf hoppers that vector diseases and weevils that feed on the plant and fruit, both may cause significant to catastrophic damage to pepper crops in San Benito County. The state law that went into effect January 1, 2024, restricts and limits certain uses of neonicotinoid applications on various crop groups beyond the label requirements, including peppers. The regulation does allow for an application made in response to a proclaimed local emergency. 

SBC FILE NUMBER: 1.1

RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-37

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - D. EDGULL
Approve the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Update for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 detailing services to be provided by the Behavioral Health Department, authorize Chair to sign and authorize the Behavioral Health Director and County Administrative Officer, or designee, to sign the accompanying MHSA County Compliance Certifications and the Behavioral Health Director and County Auditor upon Auditor's approval to sign the MHSA Plan Auditor’s Fiscal Certification.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - D. EDGULL
Approve contract with Family Service Agency of the Central Coast in the amount of $137,120.00 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for continued suicide prevention and intervention services, as well as providing service for San Benito County's community crisis phone line response, and authorize Chair to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - D. EDGULL
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Benito High School District for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, to deliver PATHS (Promoting Access Trust and Healthy Behaviors in School) services and authorize Chair to sign. This MOU has no financial component.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - D. EDGULL
Approve the professional services contract with EvalCorp to provide professional and technical consultation services to the Behavioral Health department to support key initiatives throughout Behavioral health including but not limited to meeting County and Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) deadlines for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, for a contract total not to exceed $629,850.00, and authorize the Chair to sign said agreement.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - D. EDGULL
Approve Amendment No. 2 with Sun Street Center for Men's, Women's Perinatal and Non-Perinatal Substance Use Disorder residential treatment and withdrawal management programs to modify the negotiated pay rates for Fiscal Year 2025-26, for a total contract not to exceed $1,140,000.20, for the term ending on June 30, 2026, and authorize the Board Chair to sign. The increased pay rates are not expected to exceed the overall total contract amount. 
SBC FILE Number: 810

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - D. EDGULL
Approve Amendment No. 1 with Level 1 Private Security to extend the term of the current contract through October 31, 2025, for unarmed security guard services for San Benito County Behavioral Health department premises to allow the department time to issue a formal RFP and authorize chair to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - D. EDGULL
Approve the fee for service contract with Iris Telehealth Medical Group for outpatient Specialty Mental Health psychiatry and adult therapy Services for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in San Benito County, for a contract total not to exceed $1,176,860.00 for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and authorize Board Chair to sign said agreement.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve Proclamation Declaring August 2025 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month in San Benito County.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve dissolution of the Budget Ad Hoc that was created by the Board of Supervisors on March 11, 2025 to review the budget for FY 25/26 and provide recommendations to the board.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

CLERK OF THE BOARD - V. DELGADO
Approve the action minutes of the June 2, 2025 Special Meeting, June 9, 2025 Special Budget Hearing Meeting, June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting, and June 17, 2025 Special Budget Hearing Meeting.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - E.COLIO WARREN
Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance, amending Title 7, Chapter 7.14 "Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations of the San Benito County Code, related to the continued authorization of Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs) in the County of San Benito, including within incorporated cities. Adopt the accompanying Resolution to allow MEHKOs to continue operating during the 30-day period prior to the ordinance’s effective date. Authorize the Clerk of the Board, or their designee, to certify the adoption of the ordinance and ensure publication of either the full ordinance or a summary—along with the names of the Board members voting for and against—in a newspaper of general circulation within the County of San Benito, in accordance with state law, within 15 days of adoption. Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the ordinance and resolution on behalf of the Board of Supervisors.

SBC FILE NUMBER:119

ORDINANCE: 1083

RESOLUTION: 2025-38

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
Approve budget appropriations of $159,398.00 for Jail Certification of Participation (COP) semiannual payment from Detention Facility Impact.  (4/5 vote required). 
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
Adopt Resolution supporting California property tax apportionment reform and authorize participation in joint legislative advocacy efforts with Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, directing the Clerk of the Board or designee(s) to transmit the resolution to the Governor, members of the California State Legislature, and other relevant stakeholders.
SBC FILE NUMBER 119

RESOLUTION. NO. 2025-39

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
Approve the Seniors Council of Santa Cruz & San Benito Counties contract, for senior services advocating on behalf of older adults at local, state, and federal levels, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for the amount of $33,665.26 under the Community Programs Division budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Agreement retroactive to July 1, 2024, due to services rendered throughout Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to execute the contract.

SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
Approve the Senior Citizens Legal Services contract, for services to the elderly population of San Benito County, for an amount of $4,502.04 under the Community Programs Division budget from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Agreement retroactive to July 1, 2024, due to services rendered by the Senior Citizens Legal Services during  Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to execute the contract.
SBC FILE NUMBER:119

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
Approve the Jovenes de Antano contract, to provide home-delivered and congregated meals for the elderly in San Benito County, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for an amount of $45,020.35 under the Community Programs Division budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Agreement retroactive to July 1, 2024, due to services rendered by Jovenes de Antano for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to execute the contract.

SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
Approve contract with Advocacy, Inc. for long-term care services from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, retroactive due to services rendered throughout fiscal year (FY) 2024-2025, in the amount of $6,753.05 budgeted under the Community Programs Division for FY 2024-2025, and Authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to execute the contract.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
Approve a letter of support for the Fix Our Forests Act—which seeks to restore forest health, reduce wildfire risks, and protect communities by streamlining environmental reviews, limiting frivolous litigation, and accelerating restoration efforts, authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, and direct staff to forward the letter to the appropriate agencies.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
Approve letter opposing Assembly Bill 339 (Ortega) regarding notice requirements for local public employee organizations, which would require local public agencies (excluding schools) to provide at least 120 days’ written notice to recognized employee organizations before issuing requests for proposals, requests for quotes, or renewing or extending contracts for services that fall within represented job classifications; authorize the Chair to sign the letter on behalf of the Board of Supervisors; and direct staff to forward the letter to the appropriate agencies.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - E.COLIO WARREN
Approve letter opposing Assembly Bill 1337 (Ward), which proposes to amend the Information Practices Act of 1977 to expand data disclosure requirements and apply the act in its entirety to all 58 counties, 483 cities, over 1,000 school districts and county offices of education, approximately 2,200 independent special districts, and hundreds of joint powers authorities, regional bodies, and other public agencies; authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board of Supervisors; and direct staff to forward the letter to the appropriate agencies for further consideration.

SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T.BELTON
Approve Lease Amendment #2 with Community Services Development Corporation (CSDC) for Suite 107 which is the site for American Job Center of California (AJCC) on the premises of 1111 San Felipe Road, Hollister, extending the lease term from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2026, adding $115,944.96 to the lease, and authorize the Board Chair to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER:  939

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T. BELTON
Authorize the acceptance of California Youth Opioid Response Project (YOR California YOR4) grant in the amount of $399,985.00 for the period of May 01, 2025 through September 29, 2027 and allow HHSA Director to execute agreement, any supporting documentation and any future amendments. The grant is retroactive because the grantor allows for back dating/invoicing of work performed to the grant award start date of May 1, 2025.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 420

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T. BELTON
Approve contract with Central Coast Overdose Prevention (CCODP) to propose a 29-month youth-driven initiative aimed at empowering young leaders for the period from May 01, 2025 through September 30, 2027 in the amount of $220,890.00 funded a grant from California Youth Opioid Response (YOR 4) and allow HHSA Director to execute agreement and any future amendments. The contract is retroactive due to back dating/invoicing of work performed to the grant award.   
SBC FILE NUMBER: 420

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON
Adopt Resolution accepting the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Tuberculosis Grant Awards #2535BASE-F and #2535BASE-S in the amount of $2,937.00 and $3,091.00 respectively, for a funding period of July 01, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and authorize HHSA Director or Designee to execute the Acceptance Award form and execute any and all documents and future amendments as required by CDPH related to the Tuberculosis award that will be used for services pertaining to the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 420
RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-40

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES - K. MANGANO
Adopt Governing Body Resolution authorizing the County Administrator, the Emergency Services Manager, and/or the Staff Analyst with the Office of Emergency Services to execute any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining and managing federal financial assistance through the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for the purpose of Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial aid under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 75.5

RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-41

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – S. LOUPE, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR
Approve contract with Environmental Innovations for Green Business programming support and to expand new Regional Agency source reduction & sustainability programs, for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $99,750.00, and authorize Chair to sign it (County portion $31,720.50 from Enterprise Funds - Regional Agency).
SBC FILE NUMBER:142

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - S. LOUPE, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR
Approve Budget Adjustments in the amount of $150,000.00 from Fixed Asset Roads to fund additional costs to Services and Supplies Other Consultants to pay outstanding invoices and fund the costs through the fiscal year and in the amount of $350,000.00 from Fixed Asset Roads to fund additional costs to Services and Supplies Other Consultants to pay outstanding invoices and fund the costs through the fiscal year for a total of $500,000.00.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - S. LOUPE, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR
Approve Budget Adjustment of $170,000.00 from Salaries and Benefits to fund additional costs to Services and Supplies for Buildings and Grounds Maintenance to pay the utility bills and maintenance services for County buildings.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - S. LOUPE, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR
Approve Budget Adjustments for $170,000.00 from Parks & Recreational Impact Fee Fund to Capital Budget in Regional Park Division for purchasing a Flail Mower for Regional Park and $20,000.00 from Parks & Recreational Impact Fee Fund to Capital Budget in Regional Park Division for the Vets Park ADA Bathroom and Roof Construction Project for a total amount of $190,000.00. (4/5 vote required)
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – S. LOUPE, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR
Approve Budget Adjustments in the amount of $188,260.00, increasing appropriations for various Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) and County Service Areas (CSA) - the increase in appropriations are to cover the Fiscal years Salaries, Benefits, higher than anticipated maintenance cost, additional cost of equipment purchase between the CSAs and CFDs, and the increase in cost plan charges. The increased appropriations will be funded from the estimated accumulated fund balance from each CSA and CFD, all other services are funded by their benefit fee revenue collected. (4/5 vote required)
SBC FILE Number: 105.3

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - S. LOUPE, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR
Approve Budget Adjustment of $700,000.00 from Salaries and Benefits to fund additional costs to Services and Supplies Special Dept such as materials for pothole materials, the repair of public works vehicles and equipment, weed abatement, and $213,275.00 from Fixed Asset Building Improvements to fund additional costs Fixed Asset Building Improvements for a sewer repair project so that a bathroom can become operational.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - A. PRADO, PLANNING AND BUILDING DIRECTOR
Approve contract Amendment #5 with TruePoint Solutions, LLC., for Accela support services as assigned, with no additional amount, extending the contract until June 30, 2026.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 790

TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR - M. CASILLAS
Approve contract with Chandler Asset Management for financial advisory services from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 for an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 annually and authorize Chair to sign.  The services and costs will remain the same as the current contract. This new contract will continue the strategy that is in place for our portfolio investment policy.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 685.2

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER- K. GRIFFIN, ACTING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER
(To be heard at 9:30 AM or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard)
Hold a Public Hearing for Mosquito and Disease Control Assessment and Adopt Resolution approving the annual Engineer's Report for the Mosquito and Disease Control Assessment and ordering the levy of assessment at the rate of $15.78 per unit Mosquito and Disease Control Assessment for FY 2025/2026 based on the Engineer's Report, and authorize the Chair to sign it.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 1.1
RESOLUTION NO: 2025-42

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - A. PRADO, PLANNING AND BUILDING DIRECTOR
(To be heard at 9:30 AM or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) County Planning File PLN250040 proposes that the San Benito County Board of Supervisors consider an appeal of the Planning Commission’s April 16, 2025 decision, challenging the adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-03. Adopt a Resolution denying the appeal (PLN250040) and upholding the Planning Commission’s denial of a Conditional Use Permit for County Planning File PLN240053, a proposed wireless telecommunications facility at 358 Seely Avenue (APN 025-320-001). The appeal asserts errors related to federal preemption, zoning compliance, variance standards, and the prohibition of wireless service.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 790
RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-43

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve Certificate of Recognition recognizing Andi Anderson on her retirement after working for the County of San Benito for 31 years.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Receive presentation from the 2025 Miss San Benito Rodeo Queen Francesca Donati.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - A. PRADO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING
Receive presentation and review amendments to the Procedures for the Transaction of Business for Planning Commissioners and adopt the Resolution adopting the amendments to the Procedures for the Transaction of Business for Planning Commissioners, and provide staff direction if desired.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 790.2

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - S. LOUPE, PULBIC WORKS ADMINISTARTOR
Accept and discuss presentation regarding County Capital Improvement Projects, including completed projects for FY 24-25 and in-progress projects for FY 25-26, and provide staff direction as desired.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105.3

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve the creation of the Ag Zoning Committee, appoint two Board Supervisors to the committee, discuss the purpose of the committee, appointment of public members, date, time and location of the committee meetings, and provide staff direction as desired.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve the creation of the Animal Shelter Ad Hoc, appoint two Board Supervisors, and provide staff direction as desired.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Receive and discuss updates from committees and ad hocs and provide staff direction if desired.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

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

Adjourn to the next regular meeting of August 12, 2025.