Monterey County, CA

Workforce Development Board

This meeting of the Workforce Development Board Executive Committee is cancelled. The agenda consists solely of a notice of cancellation with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Health, Housing, Homelessness and Human Services Committee

The Health, Housing, Homelessness and Human Services Committee will receive presentations and provide direction on two policy items: a workplan for mandatory solid waste collection and exemptions, and the 2026 Action Plan for Building Safe and Thriving Communities. They will also hear a verbal update on a potential safe parking option in Moss Landing and consider supporting staff recommendations to continue developing the program. The committee will approve minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting.

• Receive presentation on policy workplan for mandatory solid waste collection and exemptions
• Receive presentation on Action Plan for Building Safe and Thriving Communities, Update 2026
• Verbal update on potential safe parking option in Moss Landing
• Consider supporting staff recommendation to continue developing safe parking program scope and expenses
• Approve action minutes from June 18, 2026 meeting

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will conduct a site visit for a proposed Commercial Vacation Rental at 24790 Lower Trail, Carmel. This is not a public hearing; testimony will not be taken. The public hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2026.

• Site visit for PLN260135 - Chang Chun-Po & Hsu Hsin-I TRS
• Commercial Vacation Rental allowing transient lodging for 30 days or fewer
• Location: 24790 Lower Trail, Carmel, CA 93923
• CEQA exemption to be considered at public hearing, not at site visit

Del Monte Forest Land Use Advisory Committee

The Del Monte Forest Land Use Advisory Committee will review two combined development permit applications for properties in Pebble Beach, both involving new construction and tree removals. The committee is expected to provide feedback on site design, neighborhood character compatibility, and local considerations for each project. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• CORTEZ PB LLC: Demolish 3,077 sq ft home, build 5,825 sq ft two-story home, 430 sq ft guesthouse, 550 sq ft ADU, remove 11 protected trees, variance for setbacks (3199 Cortez Rd)
• MANCHANDA AARUSH & AGGARWAL NUPUR: 800 sq ft ADU, 336 sq ft garage addition, remove 8 Monterey Pines and 1 Redwood (3978 Ronda Rd)
• Approval of August 6, 2026 meeting minutes

Airport Land Use Commission

The Monterey County Airport Land Use Commission will hold public hearings on two items: whether a commercial solar and battery storage installation in Monterey is consistent with the 2019 Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, and whether the County's Housing Element Update actions, including rezoning of five opportunity sites, are consistent with airport plans. The commission will also receive informational updates on local jurisdiction progress and future plan updates.

• Public hearing on REF260015: City of Monterey solar carport and battery storage project compatibility with 2019 ALUCP
• Public hearing on REF260023: County Housing Element Update (2023-2031) rezoning of Opportunity Sites 31, 46, 47, 52, 53 and related ordinances
• Informational update on local jurisdiction progress amending general and specific plans for ALUCPs
• Informational update on funding and staff for future ALUCP updates for Salinas Municipal and Mesa Del Rey airports

Toro Land Use Advisory Committee

The Toro Land Use Advisory Committee will review a combined development permit for a property at 26735 Laureles Grade in Carmel Valley. The project includes a 4,508-square-foot single-family dwelling, a 1,215-square-foot barn, an 800-square-foot accessory dwelling unit, removal of 23 oak trees, and permits for height extension, slope development, and development in the VS District. The committee is asked to provide feedback on site design, neighborhood character compatibility, and local considerations. The agenda also includes approval of July minutes, public comment, and a preliminary courtesy presentation by applicants.

• Use Permit for removal of 23 Oak trees
• Use Permit for 18' height extension of accessory dwelling unit (exceeds 16' max by 2 feet)
• Use Permit for development on slopes over 25%
• Administrative Permit for development in VS District
• Design Approval for 4,508 sq ft home, 1,215 sq ft barn, 800 sq ft ADU

South Coast Land Use Advisory Committee

The South Coast Land Use Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 25, 2026, has been cancelled because there are no projects to review at this time. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and no substantive items.

• Meeting cancelled due to no projects to review

Big Sur Land Use Advisory Committee

The Big Sur Land Use Advisory Committee will hold a site visit and regular meeting to review two coastal development permit applications and provide feedback on site design and neighborhood compatibility. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and take public comment on non-agenda items.

• Rocky Point Restaurant replacement: demolition and construction of 120-seat restaurant, 2 employee housing units, public restroom, 55 parking stalls, and related improvements (PLN220363)
• Carmel property at 30740 Aurora Del Mar: after-the-fact permits for crawl space conversion, bluff-adjacent development, office addition, and ESHA/archaeological resource proximity (PLN230036)
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Approval of June 23, 2026 meeting minutes

Workforce Development Board

This meeting of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board, scheduled for August 27, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Castroville Land Use Advisory Committee

The Castroville Land Use Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 1, 2026, has been cancelled because there are no projects to review at this time. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no other business items.

• Meeting cancelled due to no projects to review

North County Land Use Advisory Committee

The North County Land Use Advisory Committee is meeting to review a combined development permit for the Latourette Subdivision, which would divide a 47.81-acre parcel into 17 lots, expand a water system, and remove about 108 protected oak trees. The committee will provide feedback on site design, neighborhood character, and local considerations. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, public comment, and announcements.

• Standard Subdivision Tentative Map for 17 lots on 47.81 acres at 19445 Pesante Rd, Salinas
• Use Permit to expand Woodland Heights Mutual Water Company by 19 connections
• Use Permit to remove approximately 108 protected Oak trees
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Approval of July 15, 2026 meeting minutes

South County Land Use Advisory Committee

The August 19, 2026 meeting of the South County Land Use Advisory Committee has been cancelled because there are no projects to review at this time. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled due to no projects to review

Administrative Permit

The Chief of Planning is holding administrative hearings on three permit matters: a cannabis cultivation and processing amendment, a demolition and rebuild of a home, and a garage/addition project. Public comments requesting a hearing must be submitted by August 18, 2026. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• PLN250296: Amendment to allow commercial cannabis cultivation, nursery, processing, drying, and storage at 2262 Alisal Road, Salinas, including a 25,930 sq ft greenhouse and 4,133 sq ft warehouse
• PLN220369: Demolition of structures at 16725 Meridian Road, Salinas, to clear code case 23CE00150, and construction of a new 1,750 sq ft single-family dwelling with attached garage
• PLN250304: Demolition of a 240 sq ft carport and construction of a 480 sq ft garage and 595 sq ft addition at 4149 El Bosque Drive, Pebble Beach
• All projects proposed as categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines

Civil Rights Advisory Commission

This agenda contains only boilerplate and provides no substantive items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

The Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency will consider a consent item to adopt plans and special provisions for the South Access Road repair at Nacimiento Dam (Project No. 26-005) and authorize the General Manager to advertise a Notice to Bidders in the Monterey County Weekly. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment periods and standard administrative items.

• Adopt Plans and Special Provisions for South Access Road Repair at Nacimiento Dam, Project No. 26-005
• Authorize General Manager to advertise Notice to Bidders in Monterey County Weekly

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider five options to reduce General Assistance costs, including time limits and grant reductions, with savings ranging from $304,466 to $309,892. They will also receive an update on the Countywide Facilities Master Plan and consider an ordinance on water treatment for new construction. The agenda includes a public hearing on a vacation rental appeal and several consent calendar items, such as a contract amendment with Change Healthcare for Natividad Medical Center.

• General Assistance program: five cost-saving options, including time limits and grant reductions, savings up to $309,892
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 15.06 to allow point-of-use/point-of-entry water treatment for new construction on vacant lots or ADUs
• Public hearing on appeal of Coastal Development Permit for commercial vacation rental (PLN250332)
• Renewal & Amendment No. 3 with Change Healthcare for software services, adding $604,424 (total $5,996,245)
• Agreement with First 5 Monterey County for $56,038 to support Probation Department's Child Advocate Program

Carmel Valley Land Use Advisory Committee

The August 17, 2026 meeting of the Carmel Valley Land Use Advisory Committee has been cancelled because there are no projects to review at this time. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and no substantive items.

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

The Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors will consider several action items, including approving a $939,541 professional services agreement with GEI Consultants for environmental consulting on the San Antonio Dam Spillway Replacement and Nacimiento Dam Plunge Pool Erosion Control projects, and a grazing lease with Heartland Mark LLC for $28,672 in year one. The board will also review a proposed amendment to the MOU with the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency and an increase to the Hollenbeck Consulting contract for Nacimiento Dam services. The meeting includes a closed session on litigation and potential litigation, followed by public reports on reservoir storage and water conditions.

• Approve $939,541 contract with GEI Consultants for San Antonio Dam Spillway and Nacimiento Dam projects
• Approve grazing lease with Heartland Mark LLC for $28,672/year (2.5% annual increase) for Nacimiento 5 lease area
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to Hollenbeck Consulting contract, increasing by $250,000 to $500,000 for Nacimiento Dam services
• Recommend Board of Supervisors ratify Amendment No. 3 to MOU with Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
• Closed session on litigation including Mario Gonzalez v. State of California and Nacimiento Regional Water Management Advisory Committee v. MCWRA

Carmel Unincorporated/Highlands Land Use Advisory Committee

The August 17, 2026 meeting of the Carmel Unincorporated/Highlands Land Use Advisory Committee has been cancelled because there are no projects to review at this time.

County of Monterey Zoning Administrator

The County of Monterey Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings on six commercial vacation rental applications, each seeking to allow residential properties to be used for transient lodging for 30 days or fewer. One application is after-the-fact to clear a code enforcement case. All projects are proposed as categorically exempt from CEQA. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and agenda adjustments.

• PLN250326: Vacation rental at 1441 Riata Road, Pebble Beach
• PLN250315: Vacation rental at 3245 Cabrillo Rd, Pebble Beach
• PLN250339: Vacation rental at 26301 Carmelo St, Carmel
• PLN250316: After-the-fact vacation rental at 1322 Chamisal Way, Pebble Beach (code enforcement case 26CE00116)
• PLN250319: Vacation rental at 4168 Sunset Lane, Pebble Beach

County of Monterey Planning Commission

The Monterey County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including a proposed ordinance to implement the Agricultural and Winery Corridor Plan, which would add a new zoning district and regulations for inland unincorporated areas. Other items include allowing concerts at the Sheriff's Posse grounds, an appeal of a vacation rental permit, a regional water system consolidation project, and tree removal in Carmel Valley. The commission will also consider approving the July 8, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on ordinance to add Agricultural and Winery Corridor Plan (AWCP) zoning district and regulations (REF250009)
• Public hearing to allow eight concerts per year at Monterey County Sheriff's Posse, 395 Old Natividad Road, Salinas (PLN220125)
• Appeal of Zoning Administrator's approval of after-the-fact Use Permit for commercial vacation rental (PLN240358/Clay)
• Public hearing on Pajaro Sunny Mesa regional water system consolidation, including new pipelines and 8 new connections
• Public hearing on removal of 11 protected trees and retaining walls at 51 Marguerite, Carmel Valley (PLN260014)

South Coast Land Use Advisory Committee

The meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda states there are no projects to review at this time.

Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive public items. The Board will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel on one matter of significant exposure to litigation, and will read out any reportable actions afterward.

• Closed session under Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(2) on one litigation exposure matter

Big Sur Land Use Advisory Committee

The Big Sur Land Use Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026, has been cancelled because of the Timber Fire. Previously scheduled items will be continued to a future date. The agenda contains no other business.

• Meeting cancelled due to Timber Fire
• Previously scheduled items continued to a future date

Big Sur Land Use Advisory Committee

Board of Supervisors

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session, then reconvene to consider ratifying a local emergency proclamation for the Timber Fire in Big Sur, approve a property tax transfer for a 771-acre annexation to Gonzales, and discuss battery storage safety and Measure AA funding. The agenda also includes numerous appointments and ceremonial resolutions.

• Ratify emergency proclamation for Timber Fire in Big Sur (4/5 vote required)
• Approve property tax transfer for Vista Lucia Reorganization, 771-acre annexation to Gonzales
• Receive update on MOSS 300 site clean-up at Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage System
• Adopt Measure AA Citizens Advisory Committee structure and FY 2026-27 project appropriations
• Approve up to $40,000,000 in CSCDA revenue bonds for healthcare capital improvements

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee meeting scheduled for August 10, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Toro Land Use Advisory Committee

The meeting scheduled for August 10, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda states there are no projects to review at this time.

Capital Improvement Committee

The Capital Improvement Committee is meeting to receive status reports on the Job Order Contract Program from Public Works, Facilities and Parks and Natividad Medical Center, covering the fourth quarter of FY 2025/26 and the period July 2025 through June 2026. The committee will also approve the June 8, 2026 action minutes and receive a list of standing and follow-up reports. No decisions on specific projects are on the agenda.

• Receive status report on Job Order Contract Program for April–June 2026 (FY 2025/26 Q4)
• Receive report on Job Order Contracting from Natividad Medical Center for July 2025–June 2026
• Approve Capital Improvement Committee Action Minutes of June 8, 2026
• Receive List of Standing and Follow-up Reports

Advance Reports Over 50 Pages

The Board of Supervisors will consider approving a professional services agreement with CONSOR North America, Inc. for bridge design services for the Boronda Road Bridge Replacement Project in Carmel Valley. The agreement is for an initial three-year term with options to extend, and the total amount would not exceed $835,000, with potential amendments up to $918,500. This item is on the consent agenda for the August 18, 2026 meeting.

• Approve PSA with CONSOR North America, Inc. for bridge design services, not to exceed $835,000
• Boronda Road Bridge Replacement Project, County Project #1181, Federal Project #BPMPL-5943(150)
• Initial term: August 18, 2026 to August 17, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions
• Authorize Director of Public Works to execute amendments up to 10% ($83,500) increase, total not to exceed $918,500

Water Resources Agency Finance Committee

The Water Resources Agency Finance Committee will discuss and recommend action on several items, including a proposed $884,910 professional services agreement with GEI Consultants for environmental work on the San Antonio Spillway Replacement and Nacimiento Plunge Pool projects, and an amendment to extend a groundwater sustainability MOU through June 2029. The committee will also receive a FY 2025-26 financial status report and review a monthly expenditure report from Monterey One Water.

• Recommend approval of $884,910 contract with GEI Consultants for environmental services on San Antonio Spillway Replacement and Nacimiento Plunge Pool projects
• Recommend ratification of Amendment No. 3 to MOU with Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, extending term to June 30, 2029 and updating rate structure
• Receive FY 2025-26 Financial Status Report through June 30, 2026
• Review Monterey One Water Expenditures Report for May 2026
• Approve minutes of June 5, 2026 Finance and Administration meeting

Del Monte Forest Land Use Advisory Committee

The Del Monte Forest Land Use Advisory Committee will provide feedback on two residential project applications. The committee is asked to consider site design, neighborhood character compatibility, and local considerations for these proposals.

• Proposed 5,250 sq ft home, 956 sq ft ADU, and removal of 26 Monterey Pines and 17 Coast Live Oaks at 1272 Portola Rd
• Proposed 800 sq ft ADU, 336 sq ft garage addition, and removal of 8 Monterey Pines and 1 Redwood at 3978 Ronda Rd

Historic Resources Review Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and instructions for public participation via teleconference. No specific projects, decisions, or discussion items are listed.

Cannabis Committee

The Monterey County Cannabis Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes, receive a report on the Outdoor Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Pilot Program, and hear updates on cannabis tax collections and the program’s strategic plan. The committee will also consider public comments and provide direction to staff.

• Approve minutes from June 18, 2026 Cannabis Committee meeting
• Public hearing on Outdoor Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Pilot Program (Carmel Valley, Cachagua, Big Sur)
• Update on commercial cannabis business tax collections
• Review of updated Cannabis Program Strategic Plan (2026–2030)
• Memoranda update on Cannabis Program budget and performance measures

Cannabis Committee

Parks Commission

The Monterey County Parks Commission will hold a meeting with verbal discussions on the Royal Oaks Park 60th Anniversary Celebration, Fiscal Year 2027 Measure AA projects, and equestrian use at Royal Oaks Park. The commission will provide guidance and recommendations to staff. Department updates include Measure AA projects, Parks and Recreation Month Event, Wildflower Experience Recap, Spartan Event Recap, and Big Sur Land Trust grazing lease at Toro Park.

• Verbal discussion of Royal Oaks Park 60th Anniversary Celebration
• Verbal discussion of Fiscal Year 2027 and future Measure AA projects
• Verbal discussion on equestrian use at Royal Oaks Park
• Department update on Big Sur Land Trust grazing lease at Toro Park
• Department update on Parks and Recreation Month Event

North County Land Use Advisory Committee

The meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda states there are no projects to review at this time.

Administrative Permit

The Chief of Planning for Monterey County will hold an administrative hearing to review three residential projects under the County’s Housing and Community Development department. Each project seeks approval for lot line adjustments or exterior modifications under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemptions. The public may request a public hearing by August 4, 2026.

• Lot Line Adjustment for parcels at 66, 70, and 74 Paso Hondo, Carmel Valley
• Exterior modifications and garage rebuild at 18 La Rancheria Road, Carmel Valley
• Demolition and rebuild of single-family home at 3407 4th Ave, Carmel

Water Resources Agency Planning Committee

The Monterey County Water Resources Agency Planning Committee will meet to approve minutes from its June 3 meeting, hear updates on groundwater sustainability efforts, and vote on a 10-year grazing lease for Nacimiento lands. Members will also discuss the agency’s 2026 strategic plan and consider sending a letter supporting a groundwater sustainability portfolio for future analysis.

• Approve minutes from June 3, 2026 meeting
• Vote on $28,672 grazing lease with Heartland Mark LLC for Nacimiento 5 lease area, increasing 2.5% annually
• Recommend support for Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s Portfolio 3A
• Update on agency’s 2026 Strategic Plan development
• Set next meeting date

Castroville Land Use Advisory Committee

The meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda states there are no projects to review at this time.