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
Regular Meeting of the
Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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

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

COUNTY COUNSEL:
Gregory P 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


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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 Supervisors' meeting to the Clerk of the Board at VDelgado@sanbenitocountyca.gov.
Public Comment Guidelines
         A.  The San Benito County Board of Supervisors 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 designated 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 their 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 Sotelo District #3.

b. Acknowledge Certificate of Posting


Acknowledge Certificate of Posting

Cert. of Posting Regular Mtg. 3.24.2026

c. Board Announcements


d. 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 

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER- K. GRIFFIN
1. Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution to authorize capital expenditures in the amount of $40,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Project AG Department Building Improvements fund balance; 
2. Authorize the Board Chair to sign the Resolution. (4/5 required)
SBC FILE NUMBER: 119
RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-38

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - Budget Amendment Resolution Ag CIP
Budget Adjustment Resolution - Ag Building CIP

1.2 

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - R. WHITE
1. Approve the Participation Agreement Extension Amendment #2 for the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) and the County of San Benito to extend the term through June 30, 2027 and increase funding by $1,402.00 for a total amount not to exceed $5,608.00 to enable the county to continue to have access to state hospital beds; and
2. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - Amendment #2 CalMHSA
CalMHSA Amendment #2 State Hospital Program
12906-San Benito County-SHP-25_27 FINAL EXECUTED 6.17.2025

1.3 

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - R. WHITE
1. Approve the Standard Agreement Amendment #1 with the Behavioral Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission, formerly the Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission (BHSOAC, MHSOAC or Commission), to accept changes to the original agreement's Exhibits A & B which include the addition of a final report as well as modifications to the grant funding schedule, and extend the contract end term to June 30, 2028 to continue to collaborate on school-based mental health services for students and parents; and
2. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - Amendment #1 BHSOAC Grant
Amendment #1 - BHS Oversight and Accountability Commission #24MHSOAC055
BHS Oversight and Accountability Commission #24MHSOAC055 Exhibits

1.4 

CLERK OF THE BOARD - V. DELGADO
1. Approve the action minutes of the March 10, 2026 Regular Meeting and March 17, 2026 Special Meeting; and
2. Authorize the Chair to sign.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - Minutes
Board of Supervisor Minutes 3.10.26 - Regular Meeting
Board of Supervisor Minutes 3.17.26 - Special Meeting

1.5 

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - E. COLIO WARREN
1. Approve Amendment #1 with Public Defender Investigator Richard Boomer for an additional $80,000.00 for a new total not to exceed amount of $160,000.00 and extend the term through June 30, 2028; and
2. Approve Amendment #1 with Public Defender Investigator Richard F. Solano Investigations for an additional $80,000.00 for a new total not to exceed amount of $160,000.00 and to extend the term through June 30, 2028; and
3. Approve Amendment #1 with Public Defender Investigator GGG Investigations (David Godoy) for an additional $78,000.00 for a new total not to exceed amount of $150,000.00 to extend the term through June 30, 2028; and
4. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign amendments.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 149

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - Public Defender Contracts
Amendment - PD Inv Boomer (Ext to 2028)
Amendment - PD Inv Solano (Ext to 2028)
Amendment - PD Inv Godoy (Ext to 2028)

1.6 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER - E. COLIO WARREN
1. Approve the use of one-time county reserves in the amount of $112,653.00 for integration and configuration of the radio consoles located at the Sheriff's Office and Santa Cruz Regional 911 Dispatch Center (4/5 vote required); and
2. Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution increasing fixed asset appropriations in the Disaster Recovery budget in the amount of $112,653.00 to include $71,964.06 approved on February 10, 2026, and $40,688.85 for the radio project, anticipating reimbursement from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) FY2026.

3. Authorize the Board Chair to sign the Resolution. (4/5 required)

SBC FILE NUMBER: 110
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-39

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - Budget Amendment Resolution Radios
Budget Amendment Resolution FY25-26 Radio Project
2026-03-20 Email from Kris Grant Funding - CRIS system
2026-02-10 BOS Staff report Sherif

1.7 

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T. BELTON
1. Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution in the amount of $96,694.00 from Other Consultants and the Community Programs line to the Special Dept – Contracts to capture consultant contracts and other contracts in the program to ensure sufficient funds in those GL lines; and 
2. Authorize Chair to sign Resolution. (4/5 vote required)
SBC FILE NUMBER: 420
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 2026-35

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - Budget Amendment Resolution Opioid COPN
Budget Adjustment Resolution PHI & COPN 5610

1.8 

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T. BELTON
1. Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution increasing unanticipated grant revenue funds appropriations to Public Health revenue in the amount of $15,000.00 from Public Health Institute (PHI) and California Overdose Prevention Network (COPN) in Aid from Federal Grants budget line-item number, 224.80.2391.1000.556.001, for new COPN Accelerator 7.0 program, Overdose Prevention Mini-Grant, awarded and increase the expenditure Community Programs appropriations, budget line item number, 224.80.2397.1000.630.101, in the amount of $15,000.00 to provide mailer distribution, printing outreach materials and social media costs for use in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. 
2. Authorize Chair to sign the Resolution. (4/5 vote required)
SBC FILE NUMBER: 420
RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-36

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - Budget Amendment Resolution Opioid COPN Grant
Budget Amendment Resolution-5592
2025-11-04 Grant Request Sheet approved
San Benito County Opioid Task Force Accelerator 7.0 Application submitted

1.9 

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY- T. BELTON
1. Approve the renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of San Juan Bautista allocating the City's 2019 annual Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant for an amount not to exceed $75,999.00 to the County of San Benito for the operation of supportive case management services; and 
2.  Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign the MOU and any amendments thereto.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 939

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - MOU SJB PLHA Grant
MOU PLHA Grant Funds
Resolution 2026-06 Adopt PLHA Plan

1.10 

LIBRARY - A. CURTIS
1. Accept a grant from the California State Library in the amount of $6,030.00 for the Library's Lunch at the Library program to support the provision of meals to children and related enrichment activities and authorize the County Librarian to execute the grant; and
2. Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution to align the projected grant revenue with the actual award amount of $6,030.00 and establish corresponding expenditure appropriations in the Library's Services and Supplies budget; and
3.Authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution (4/5 vote required).
SBC FILE NUMBER: 80
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-37

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - Budget Amendment Resolution Library Grant
Library Budget Amendment Resolution No. 2025-79
Lunch at the Library 2026 Award Letter

1.11 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PUBLIC WORKS - D. KATADA
1. Approve Amendment #1 with New Image Landscaping, adding landscape maintenance services, to the newly finalized Phase 7 within Community Facility Districts (CFDs) 2015-01 (Santana Ranch), in an additional amount of $5,875.00, for a total amount not to exceed $554,421.00, for the remainder of the contract term through June 30, 2026; and
2. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign contract.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105.3

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - Amendment #1 New Image Landscaping
New Image Landscape Co. - Amendment #1 - Routine Landscape Maintenance - Exp 06.30.26

1.12 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING AND BUILDING - A. PRADO
1. Approve retroactive contract with Ascent in an amount not to exceed $58,595.00 for the period of March 10, 2026, through June 30, 2027, to analyze under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) any environmental impacts of the proposed Minor Subdivisions at 5201 Airline Highway (County planning file PLN250046) and 111 Best Road (County planning file PLN250035); and
2. Authorize the Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign said contract.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 790

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - Contract - Ascent
Ascent Environmental, Inc. Contract

1.13 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING AND BUILDING - A. PRADO
1. Approve retroactive contract with Benchmark Resources in support of application processing, and environmental review of the proposed Graniterock A.R. Wilson Quarry Reclamation Plan and Use Permit Amendment, in an amount not to exceed $1,416,765.00 for the period of March 10, 2026 through March 31, 2029; and
2. Authorize the Chair, County executive Officer, or designee to sign said contract.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 790

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - Contract Benchmark Resources
Contract Benchmark Resources

1.14 

TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR - M. CASILLAS
Receive and accept the monthly Treasurer's Portfolio Report for the month ending January 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 January 31, 2026, was $477,248,863. 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

 
Agenda Fact Sheet - January 2026 Report
BOS January 2026 Portfolio Report
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

 

2.1 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING AND BUILDING - A. PRADO
1. Receive and accept 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report mandated by Government Code Section 65400 and 65700; and
2. Authorize the Director of Planning and Building, or their designee, to file all necessary documents with the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on behalf of the County by April 1, 2026.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 790

 
Agenda Fact Sheet -2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Presentation BOS General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025.pdf
2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report San Benito County

2.2 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING AND BUILDING - A. PRADO
1. Receive and accept 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report mandated by Government Code Section 65400 on the status of the Housing Element of the General Plan and progress in its implementation;  and
2. Authorize the Director of Planning and Building, or their designee, to file all necessary documents with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on behalf of the County by April 1, 2026.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 790

 
Agenda Fact Sheet -2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Presentation - Housing Element Annual Report 2025
Housing Element Annual Progress Report 2025

2.3 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING AND BUILDING - A. PRADO
Approve map extension of TSM 16-97 Tract 358 ten lot subdivision plus remainder lot located off Fulton and Mojave Way from April 8, 2026 to April 8, 2029 per California Government Code Section 66452.6(e).
SBC FILE NUMBER: 790

 
Agenda Fact Sheet -Map Extension TSM 16-97
1. Resolution - TSM 16-97 Subdivision Extension
2. Letter From Applicant Requesting Subdivision Map Extension
3. Planning Commission Resolution 2019-17 Approving TSM 16-97
4. ORDINANCE_APPROVED_997_191008 TSM 16-97 Bray 2780 Southside
5. Extension Approval Until 4-8-2025
6. Extension Approval Until 4-8-2026

2.4 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
1. Receive a presentation on Countywide Wayfinding; and
2. Conduct a workshop discussion on Countywide Wayfinding and provide directions to staff regarding next steps.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 156

 
Agenda Fact Sheet -Wayfinding
County Wayfinding Workshop Presentation
Sample - Monterey County Wayfinding Plan
Sample - Ventura County - Bicycle Wayfinding Plan
Sample - Butte County Wayfinding Signage
Sample - Butte County Wayfinding Masterplan
Sample - City of Belmont Signage Wayfinding Program
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.)

 

3.1 

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

 

3.2 

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

 

3.3 

CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1
Number of Cases: 1
Name of Case: PLH Vineyard Sky LLC et al v. County of San Benito et al, Case No. 5:25-cv-07796-SVK; U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

 

3.4 

CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing Litigation - Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Number of Cases: 1
Name of Case: Magdaleno Torres v. San Benito County, Worker’s Compensation Claim  No. TICB-600157
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

 

3.5 

CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing Litigation - Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Number of Cases: 1
Name of Case:  Judy Garner v. San Benito County, Worker’s Compensation Claim No. TICA-600062
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

 

3.6 

CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing Litigation - Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Number of Cases: 1
Name of Case:  David Garcia v. San Benito County, Worker’s Compensation Claim No. TIBZ-600178
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

 

3.7 

CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)(e)(1)
Number of Cases: 1
SBC FILE NUMBER: 160

 
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 Items Request Form - Board Members -Fillable
Future Agenda Items List 3.24.26 - 2025
Future Agenda Items List 3.24.26 - 2026

ADJOURNMENT


Adjourn to the next regular meeting of April 14, 2026.

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 https://cosb.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. 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.