Council rejects Item 27 — Undersheriff step placement for Steven W. Healey, 0–1

Item 27 — Undersheriff step placement for Steven W. Healey

0 yes, 1 no

Wendy Root Askew (no)

Ceremonial resolutions (Items 2-4)

5 yes, 0 no

Appointment of Dr. David Martinez to Behavioral Health Commission

5 yes, 0 no

Consent calendar, Items 19-36 (excluding 27)

5 yes, 0 no

Item 10 — Records retention policy and schedule

4 yes, 0 no

Item 15 — Signal Hill, LLC appeal (PLN250292) continued

5 yes, 0 no

Item 13 — Rooster-keeping ordinances (REF260024)

5 yes, 0 no

Item 14 — Williamson Act nonrenewals (REF260019)

5 yes, 0 no

See Supplemental Sheet

5 yes, 0 no

Approve and authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to sign the Acknowledgment and Consent, effective upon execution by the County of Monterey, to an Assignment and Assumption…

5 yes, 0 no

a. Set a public hearing for November 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. to consider and adopt a Resolution to approve Amendment No. 2 with [Proposed] Exhibit 1 - Approved Rates and Charges effective January 1, 2027 and amend sections 9.6.1, 9.6.2,…

5 yes, 0 no

a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an agreement between the County of Monterey and the County of San Benito, for the processing of applications for Emergency Medical Technician certification by…

5 yes, 0 no

a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a Standard Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. to provide art classes to youth at the Silver Star Youth Program, in an amount not to exceed $8,500 with a retroactive…

5 yes, 0 no

Adopt the Draft Proposed Board of Supervisors’ meeting schedule for the calendar year 2027.

5 yes, 0 no

a. Adopt a Resolution to amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) Number 98-394 Appendices A and B to create the classification of Assistant County Budget Director with the salary range as indicated in Attachment A; and b.…

5 yes, 0 no

Adopt a Resolution to: a. Amend the FY 2026-27 County Administrative Office Adopted Budget (1001-105010-61000 - General-Economic Development Administration-Salaries and Employee Benefits) to reallocate one (1) Management Analyst II to one…

5 yes, 0 no

Introduce, waive first reading, and set November 3, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance adding Chapter 18.20 to the Monterey County Code to establish objective design criteria for multiple-unit and…

5 yes, 0 no

3292 17 MDR LLC Project

3292 17 Mile Drive

A public hearing is scheduled to review development application PLN250047.

still pending

Steele Project

A public hearing for land-use application PLN240366.

still pending

Forsberg and Lorenz Project

A public hearing to evaluate application PLN240181.

still pending

Rooster Ordinances (REF260024)

Unincorporated inland and coastal Monterey County

New zoning rules cap roosters at one per non-agricultural parcel, two on 2-5 acres, and five on 5-plus acres, replacing the old permit system; existing operations get one year to comply.

approved (5-0) · still approved

County Initiated Notices of Nonrenewal of Williamson Act Contracts 2027 (REF260019)

Five agricultural preserve parcels in unincorporated Monterey County

Five Williamson Act contracts covering about 3,919 acres will not be renewed because they no longer meet program requirements.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Signal Hill ADU / Combined Development Permit

Pebble Beach, CA

An appeal of the planning chief's approval for an attached 798-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit, tree removal, and development near sensitive habitats and steep slopes in Pebble Beach.

still pending

Signal Hill, LLC (PLN250292)

The appeal of Sam and Betsy Reeves of an approved 798-square-foot attached ADU near environmentally sensitive habitat was continued to November 17 for revised designs.

tabled (5-0) · still tabled

County records retention modernization

The county replaced its 2014-era records policy with a streamlined guide covering digital and paper records, with department training to follow.

What it means: County departments and residents relying on transparent, lawful records management.

Sixth-Cycle Housing Element and Rezoning

A resident urged the Board to trim the draft housing plan before next week's vote, citing 11 builders' remedies, 22 unresolved environmental impacts, and a unit count she argued could be lower while still meeting state requirements.

What it means: Depends on final plan — affordable housing seekers versus residents concerned about overdevelopment.

Prohibition of County Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement

Residents reported ICE agents staging at the county jail and hospital parking areas, frightening patients away from medical care. Supervisors reaffirmed the county policy barring immigration enforcement on county property and thanked volunteer legal observers.

What it means: Immigrant residents seeking medical care and county services without fear.

Rooster Keeping Regulations in Inland and Coastal Areas

Years of noise complaints from neighbors of large rooster operations led the county to scrap its permit system and cap roosters by lot size in non-agricultural zones. Existing keepers who spent thousands complying with the old rules face a one-year wind-down; neighbors say they finally may get a full night's sleep.

What it means: Residents living near large rooster operations, especially in Salinas-area residential neighborhoods.

Signal Hill ADU Appeal in Pebble Beach

Neighbors are appealing the planning chief's approval of a combined development permit for a large Accessory Dwelling Unit and site work near sensitive habitats.

What it means: The applicant, Signal Hill LLC, seeking to construct the ADU and site improvements.

Healthcare Safety-Net Funding and Coverage Gaps

CalPERS and Covered California laid out why Monterey County pays some of the highest health premiums in California: too few primary care doctors, high hospital prices, little insurer competition, and federal cuts hitting safety-net funding. The Board committed to exploring a lower-cost HMO and regional hospital coordination.

What it means: County employees face premium increases — one reported 30% for single coverage — and the county faces a projected $12-15 million HR 1 impact next fiscal year.

Williamson Act Contract Nonrenewals

Five agricultural preserve contracts covering about 3,919 acres no longer meet program requirements and will not be renewed; the underlying ag zoning still limits development. Supervisors noted the state hasn't funded the program since 2009.

What it means: Removal of about 3,919 acres from the Williamson Act program may increase future property tax rolls.

Vacation Rental Regulation Implementation

The county is reviewing how short-term rental rules are being put into practice, which impacts neighborhood character and housing availability. Residents and property owners will get an update on enforcement and compliance.

What it means: Local residents seeking stable long-term housing and neighborhoods wanting fewer disturbances from transient lodging.

Water Resource Agency closed session item

The Monterey County Water Resource Agency board convened with one item handled in closed session. Details of the item weren't announced publicly at the start of the meeting.

What it means: Residents interested in county water policy will want to follow what was discussed once it's disclosed.