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 - Ignacio Velazquez
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Agenda
Special Meeting of the
Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

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

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

COUNTY COUNSEL:
Gregory 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.

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: 817 7006 5092
                                                    Webinar Password: 925589
 
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

Pledge of Allegiance


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

Acknowledge Certificate of Posting


Acknowledge Certificate of Posting

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting Agenda 12.02.25
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 and each pulled item will have public comment when being discussed. Members of the public may comment on a pulled item if they have not previously commented on it.

 

1.A 

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - R. WHITE - INTERIM DIRECTOR (RECONSIDERATION TO PERMIT DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ABSTENTION BY SUPERVISOR KOSMICKI)
1. Approve non-monetary Memorandum of Understanding with Hollister School District to allow San Benito County Behavioral Health to provide prevention and education services to all students referred to San Benito County Behavioral Health for the term of September 23, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and
2. Authorize Board Chair to sign said agreement. This item is retroactive to September 23, 2025, to align with the first day of the school year.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - Hollister School District MOU
MOU Between Hollister School District and SBCBH

1.B 

CLERK OF THE BOARD - V. DELGADO
Adopt Resolution to amend the 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda Schedule to add a Regular Meeting on December 9, 2025 pursuant to Ordinance 3.01.001.
SBC FILE NUMBER 156

RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-101

 
Agenda Fact Sheet -Amended BOS Meeting Schedule 2025
Resolution - Amended Calendar 2025 Public
Amended - Calendar 2025 Public

1.C 

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T. BELTON
1. Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution approving an allocation of $200,000.00 to pay the City of Hollister water and sewer impact fees for the 16 Homekey Tiny Homes at the Migrant Center, transferring funds from Community Services and Workforce Development (CSWD) Fund 240 Reserves to CSWD Fund 240 Transfer Out Expenditure budget; and
2. Authorize Chair to sign (4/5 vote required). 

SBC FILE NUMBER:  939
RESOLUTION NO.:2025-103

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - Tiny Homes Budget Amendment
Budget Amendment Res- Tiny Homes CAO signed.pdf
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.A 

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE – E. COLIO WARREN
1. Approve lifting the hiring freeze to authorize the Resources Management Agency Planning division to hire a 1.0 FTE Planner-Assistant and the Engineering and Public Works Division to hire a limited-term 1.0 FTE Accounting Manager through June 30, 2026; and
2. Allocate the limited term of 1.0 FTE Accounting Manager to the County's FY 25/26 Schedule of Authorized Positions; and
3. Direct Human Resources to begin open recruitment for the two positions.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - RMA Positions

2.B 

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
Adopt Resolution authorizing the 2025 San Benito County Holiday Closure Schedule for all Departments authorizing the hours of operation during December 24-31, 2025 through January 2, 2026, for holiday closure period, as set forth in Exhibit "A".
SBC FILE NUMBER: 630

RESOLUTION NO: 2025-104

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - Holiday Closure 2025
Resolution - Holiday Closure
2025 SBCO Holiday Office Closure List
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.A 

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.B 

CLOSED SESSION – CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR(S)
Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency representatives:
Esperanza Colio Warren, CAO and Henie Ring, Deputy CAO
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.C 

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: 235.6

 

3.D 

CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing Litigation - Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Number of Cases: 1
Name of Case:  J. Doe, et al. v. County of San Benito, Case No. 25-cv-10237-VKD
SBC FILE NUMBER: 235.6

 

ADJOURNMENT


Adjourn to the next regular meeting of December 16, 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.