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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
APRIL 8, 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.

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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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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 Curro District #4.

 
 

b. Acknowledge Certificate of Posting


 

Acknowledge Certificate of Posting

 
 
Cert. of Posting Regular Mtg. 4.08.2025

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 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.

 
1.1

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - D. EDGULL
Approve Budget Adjustment Transfer in the amount of $64,658.00 for insurance and cost plan charges that are higher than estimated budget amounts in the Substance Abuse fund that need to be transferred to correct an overbudget issue for Behavioral Health, transferring funds from Services and Supplies Other Consultants to Other Charges General Liability Insurance and Other Charges Retiree Medical Insurance.

SBC FILE NUMBER:. 810

 
 
Budget Adjustment - BH General Liability Insurance
1.2

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - D. EDGULL
Approve budget adjustment transfer in the amount of $60,735.00 to correct an overbudget issue for Behavioral Health for insurance and cost plan charges that are higher than estimated budget amounts in the Substance Abuse fund by transferring funds from Services and Supplies Other Consultants to Other Charges General Liability Insurance, Other Charges Retiree Medical Insurance and Cost Plan.
SBC FILE NUMBER.: 810

 
 
Budget Adjustment - BH General Liability Insurance, Other Charges Retiree Medical Insurance and Cost Plan
1.3

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve Proclamation declaring April 6-12, 2025 National Library Week in San Benito County.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 80

 
 
National Library Week Proclamation
1.4

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve proclamation recognizing the month of April 2025 as National Child Abuse Awareness Month in San Benito County.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 130

 
 
National Child Abuse Proclamation
1.5

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve appointments of Jill Glass Pagaran with Spirit of San Juan Bautista as a primary and Heidi Balz as the alternate and Christian Pillsbury as the member from the Wine Industry to the Tourism Advisory Committee for the term of April 8, 2025 through April 8, 2027.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

 
 
Mambership Application SBC Tourism Advisory Committee - Heidi Balz - Spirit of San Juan Bautista
Mambership Application SBC Tourism Advisory Committee - Jill Pagaran- Spirit of San Juan Bautista
Membership Application - Christian Pillsbury - Tourism Advisory Committee
1.6

CLERK OF THE BOARD - V. DELGADO
Approve the action minutes of the March 20, 2025 Special Meeting, the March 25, 2025 Regular Meeting, the March 26, 2025 Special Meeting, and the April 1, 2025 Special Meeting.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

 
 
Board of Supervisor Minutes 3.20.25 - Special Meeting
Board of Supervisor Minutes 3.25.25
Board of Supervisor Minutes 3.26.25 - Special Meeting
Board of Supervisor Minutes 4.01.25 - Special Meeting
1.7

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - H.RING, INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Accept informational presentation from San Benito County Arts Council's Executive Director Jennifer Laine, highlighting art programs, services and opportunities, adopt Resolution appointing the San Benito County Art's Council as the State-Local Partner for the California Arts Council for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 funding cycles, and approve Proclamation declaring April 2025 as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month" in the County of San Benito.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-15

 
 
San Benito County Art's Council Presentation
Arts Culture and Creativity Month Proclamation
Resolution - State-Local Partner designation with California Arts Council
1.8

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - H. RING, INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Adopt the Electric Vehicle Charging  Policy to allow for Fleet vehicle charging and Employee paid charging only. 
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

 
 
Electric Vehicle Parking Policy
1.9

COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS - F. DIAZ
Approve contract with BMI Imaging Systems in the amount of $56,350.00 (non-general fund dollars from the dedicated micrographics restoration fund) for the period of April 8, 2025 to June 8, 2025 for the digitization of hard copy books to existing hosted system and authorize Chair to sign. 
SBC FILE NUMBER: 1112.5

 
 
BMI Contract 2025
Examples of Documents Requiring Scanning
1.10

COUNTY COUNSEL - D. PRENTICE
Approve Amendment #1 with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC, to add an additional $200,000.00 to the contract, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $250,000.00 for litigation work related to the Sandman case, approve Budget Adjustment in the amount of $148,000.00 from Salaries and Benefit to Legal Expenses, line item 101.25.1210.1000.619.210, and authorize the Chair to sign the contract. 
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

 
 
Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley Amendment #1 Contract
Budget Adjustment
1.11

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T BELTON
Approve contract between Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) and Public Health Services (PHS) and Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital for a term of March 01, 2025, through June 30, 2025, for funds provided from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in the amount of $103,621.00 which includes HPP Extension Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and will be used to prepare local hospital services for medical emergencies within the community; authorize Chair to sign contractt, and approve Budget Adjustment Transfer in the amount of $103,621.00 to account for the allocated FY23/24 funds released in December 2024 and adjust budget line items accordingly.  After several revisions, PHS received the final approval from CDPH to extend the use of FY23/24 HHP unused funds in March 2025, therefore causing the retroactive term date. (4/5 vote required).
SBC FILE NUMBER: 420

 
 
HHMH HPP Contract
HHMH HPP Budget Adjustment Mar-2025
1.12

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T. BELTON
Approve the budget adjustment to shift Contingencies budget in Fund 240 CSWD in the amount of $32,290 to Cost Plan budget in Fund 240 because the final state-approved Cost Plan charges for Fund 240 were higher than the estimated costs budgeted for FY24-25. (4/5 vote required).

SBC FILE NUMBER: 130

 
 
Budget Adjustment - BH Cost Plan Charges
1.13

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON
Approve the non-monetary San Benito County Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Local Plan for program years 2025-2028; and the non-monetary North Central Coast Regional Planning Unit (WIOA) Regional Plan for program years 2025-2028; with the State of California Workforce Development Board; and authorize Chair to sign both Plans, and authorize HHSA Director to execute Plans agreement and any future amendments. 
SBC FILE NUMBER: 130

 
 
North-Central-Coast-Regional-Plan-PYs-2025-2028 3622
SBC WIOA Local Plan 2025-28 vFinal signature page 3622
SBC WIOA Local Plan 2025-28 vFinal 3622
1.14

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON
Approve Non-Monetary Application for Subsequent Local Area Designation and Local Board Re-certification for Program Year 2025 through 2027; authorize the Workforce Development Board (WDB) Chair and the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the application and any amendments and documents pertaining to the application. The Application for Subsequent Local Area Designation and Local Board Re-certification ensures compliance with WIOA requirements and ensures that the local areas and boards continue to receive federal funding and support to improve workforce services.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 939

 
 
WIOA Local Area Subsequent Designation Local Board App PY2025-27 4150
1.15

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T. BELTON
Approve contract with Community Services Development Corporation (CSDC) to operate the housing lease functions of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) "Helping Hands" program for San Benito County Permanent Supportive Housing; for the period of April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026;  in the amount of $429,091.00 funded through the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Grant; authorize Board of Supervisors Chair to sign said contract; and authorize HHSA Director or Designee to execute any future amendments. The contract is retroactive because this is the first meeting available after receipt of the HUD release of allocation and award letter.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 939

 
 
Contract - CSDC HUD Helping Hands
CSDC Helping Hands Award Letter
1.16

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – S. LOUPE, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR
Authorize payment of invoices from Precision Grade Inc., for the release of the amount of retainage withheld, in the amount of $37,948.20, for the PWB-1910 Cienega Road – Roadway Embankment Reconstruction – ER-32LO (426) & ER-32LO (427) that was completed in the previous fiscal year, but the retainage withheld was not budgeted for the current Fiscal Year.
SBC FILE NUMBER 105.3

 
 
Precision Grade - Invoice #220
Precision Grade - Invoice #221
Precision Grade - Invoice #250
Contract (Original)-COSB-Precision Grade Inc. PWB-1910
CCO No. 1 - PWB-1910 Cienega Road - ER-32LO(426) & ER-32LO(427)
CCO No. 2 to 7 - PWB-1910 Cienega Road - ER-32LO(426) & ER-32LO(427)
1.17

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY- S. LOUPE, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR
Approve budget adjustments/transfers for reimbursement of construction costs that are included in the Traffic Impact Fee Fund (287) to the Road Fund (210) in an amount of $664,213.00 for reimbursement of portions of the road construction along Fairview Road and for portions of the signal installation and improvements at the intersection with Hillcrest Road that are included in the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee program, The Fairview Road/Hillcrest Road signalized intersection and the second northbound lane of Fairview Road are both improvements that are identified within that program, the costs pertinent to the easterly leg of the intersection that was installed by Santana Ranch development and the signal required to service that easterly leg are not being reimbursed to the Santana Ranch development.  (4/5 vote required)
SBC FILE NUMBER: 865

 
 
Budget Adjustment - Santana Ranch
SR - Hillcrest Fairview Reimbursement Tracking Cost Summary
SR - Hillcrest Fairview Reimbursement HLIN
2016 TIMF Nexus Study
Development Agreement - Santana Ranch
1.18

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - A. PRADO, PLANNING AND BUILDING DIRECTOR
Adopt Resolution Authorizing the County Planning Director to Sign and Accept a Deed Restriction for a Detached Pool House with a Covered Patio and Full Bathroom at 568 Mount Diablo Lane (BLD24-00756, APN 016-110-054) in the Unincorporated Area of San Benito County
SBC FILE NUMBER 790
RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-16

 
 
Resolution - 568 Mount Diablo Lane
Declaration of Deed Restriction - 568 Mount Diablo Lane
2.

PUBLIC HEARING

 
2.1

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY- S. LOUPE, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR
(To Be Heard at 9:30 a.m. or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard)
Hold a Public Hearing, adopt Resolution making CEQA findings, finding that adoption of the proposed Ordinance Establishing Water Allotments within County Service Area No. 31 (Stonegate) for the 2025-2026 Water Year is exempt from CEQA, Accept introduction and waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance, adopt an Ordinance Establishing Water Allotments within County Service Area No. 31 (Stonegate) for the 2025-2026 Water Year and taking other, and retroactively approve the publication of 1/4 page display ad that was published prior to today's hearing, and authorize publication of a display ad after publication in lieu of publication of the ordinance itself or a summary thereof.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105.3
RESOLUTION NO: 2025-17
ORDINANCE NO: 1080

 
 
Board Resolution - CSA 31 Water Allotments FY 25-26 - CEQA Exemptions
Ordinance - CSA 31 Water Allottments FY 25-26 - with Exhibits A through C-1
CSA 31 (Stonegate) 25.26 Water Notice Publication
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

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Approve Certificates of Recognition for the Cesar Chavez Award recipients Maria Romero, Julio Salazar, and Veronica Lezama.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

 
 
Certificates of Appreciation
3.2

COUNTY COUNSEL - D. PRENTICE
Discuss and review applications for the Public Defender Oversight Committee, and either:
1. Approve appointments as recommended by the committee to approve Michael Salinas (voting, Member at Large), Bea Gonzales (Ex-Officio, Community Member at Large), a representative from Youth Alliance, (Voting, representing Community Based Organizations), and a representative from LULAC (Ex-Officio, representing Community Based Organizations), Tracey Belton (representing social services), and Police Chief Carlos Reynoso (representing the City of Hollister), four additional ex-officio committee members by virtue of holding designated positions within the County (Tim Newman, Dana Edgull, Eric Taylor, Jonell Casada) for the term beginning April 8, 2025 through April 8, 2027; or
2.Approve appointments of other applicants for the term beginning April 8, 2025 through April 8, 2027; and
3.Amend bylaws to add requirement to take the oath of office, for designees to be designed in writing, for voting designees to file the Form 700, clarifying appointment of members, and clarifying that Board of Supervisor members are not subject to two year term.  
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

 

  

 
Membership Applications - Recommended by Public Defender Oversight Committee
Membership Applications - Remaining Applications
Committee Bylaws - Redlined
Public Defender Oversight Committee Bylaws - Current
3.3

COUNTY ADMINISTRTAIVE OFFICE - H.RING, INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Approve the resolution supporting the proposal to rename the segment of Highway 25 (State Route 25), from the 101 Off-Ramp to the City of Hollister, as Pinnacles National Park Highway; approve the proposed letter to Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and State Senator John Laird requesting support and legislative action to rename the segment of Highway 25; authorize the Board Chair to sign both the letter and resolution; and delegate authority to the Interim CAO or designees to seek support letters from local and neighboring jurisdictions and take necessary actions, subject to County Counsel approval. If desired, provide further direction to staff.

SBC FILE NUMBER: 119
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-18

 
 
Resolution Supporting the Proposal to Rename HWY 25 to Pinnacles National Park Hwy
Request for Legislative Action Rename SR 25 to Pinnacles Nat'l Park Highway
3.4

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE – H. RING, INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Discuss options for Fire Protection Services including the elimination of the County Fire Services Ad Hoc that negotiated with the City of Hollister on an amended Fire Protection Services Contract, the creation of a new Ad Hoc Committee to make recommendations on the creation of a new County Fire Department, including the hiring of a Fire Chief, the timeline to develop a new fire department, county costs, facilities options, equipment and staffing needs, discuss the option of contracting with Cal Fire in a partnership for fire services, and other relevant matters related to creating a Fire Department; and whether or not to continue with the previously approved Fire District Feasibility Study contract and the potential creation of a Fire Protection District. Provide staff direction as desired.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

 
 
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 Item List 4.08.25
Fillable Future Agenda Items Request Form - Board Members

ADJOURNMENT


 

Adjourn to the next regular meeting of April 22, 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.