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What they voted on: County legislative staff presented three federal bills for consideration, described in the staff report as measures that would create uniform limits on mid-decade redistricting nationwide. \"These three bills seek to inhibit the ability for states to redistrict before midterm elections nationwide,\" Legislative Program Manager Nicole Hollingsworth told the board.

Board action and votes
- The board voted to support two of the measures described in the staff report (authored by members of the county's federal delegation). The motion to support the first two bills passed with the board recording the motion as carried.
- The board also considered a third measure introduced very recently that lacked full legislative text at the time of the meeting. Supervisors agreed to register support in concept but said they would monitor language as the bill develops; Supervisor Alejo abstained on the third bill because the bill's language had not yet been published and related, earlier-introduced companion language was favored by Alejo.

Context: The staff report said the measures were presented in response to recent mid-decade redistricting actions in other states and noted that some members of the county's federal delegation had led or co-authored the measures. Supporters argued the measures would advance fairness and uniformity across states; staff said additional legislative language may follow and recommended a \"support in concept\" posture with monitoring of bill text.

Next steps: The board asked staff to monitor bill language and to report back if language changes raise issues with county policy. The board also asked staff to coordinate with the county's federal lobbying partners for follow-up advocacy where appropriate.

Closing: Supervisors said it was important to take a local stand on a national issue that could directly affect the fairness of congressional redistricting and to ensure the county's position was on the record to federal lawmakers.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","County of Monterey Board of Supervisors 9/23/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Supervisors voted to support federal measures aimed at banning midterm-era redistricting by states, approving support letters for two bills and noting continued monitoring for additional related legislation.","taxTitle","Monterey County, California","taxId",3728,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6458085,"Board adopts coastal short-term rental ordinance for unincorporated Monterey County after years of drafting; vote 3-2",482,6254000,6736000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5823905-b8ea3780505c6ceafd94e5dc45522a64&start=6254&end=6736","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5823905-b8ea3780505c6ceafd94e5dc45522a64/thumbnail_6254000.jpg","/articles/6458085/Monterey-County/California/Board-adopts-coastal-short-term-rental-ordinance-for-unincorporated-Monterey-County-after-years-of-drafting-vote-3-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458085-2c6e5738507a13c762be77253c9977ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1770647983&Signature=aAxmm4tK9uyev8IccfwxbzYr2-rGrTjnUcddxj60tA6OL27xIK1ewCOXDwKl4-7jVQoXJs6E4cLpXhy1NN5xZ79KqBShNwcKFTg0W7Jes9TwU50K5PQoOLa6kPl5iALcPVS3azLk3cLgCvzBQYtkuONWwDZUwRQ0JZqywFp1JFKg3e9n8qUuDodvaljao~Udc23rwjGlu0nXo61U60zYVmZOKWkYtLcyVetmb2LuSZIRzmToc52emoDqa~JslUXLWXxvth5swNlw0dAdhpHwKW6QPtUIHsDZlHBn6U3ondpxtai1lIGQvOy2wN8EfVXThD3VxA30YcEYyZefd33Buw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Monterey County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted an ordinance amending Title 20 of the county zoning code to regulate vacation (short-term) rentals in unincorporated coastal planning areas. The board approved the measure after extended public comment and a multi-year review of coastal land-use plans; the final vote carried 3-2.

The decision: Housing and Community Development staff and the board defined three distinct permit classes: homestays (owner living on the property and renting a room), limited vacation rentals (whole-home rentals limited to three events per 12-month period for properties where the owner is not present) and commercial vacation rentals (whole-home rentals more than three times per year). \"Staff recommends the board find that the amendment to Title 20 are consistent with the certified final environmental impact and adopt an ordinance that amends Title 20 to add regulations for vacation rentals of residential properties in the coastal zone,\" staff said during the hearing.

Nut graf: The adopted ordinance narrows or prohibits commercial vacation rentals in several sensitive coastal planning areas while allowing limited and homestay categories broadly; the board and the California Coastal Commission framed the changes as an effort to balance neighborhood character, coastal access and the protection of sensitive resources, including septic and water constraints in some communities.

Key provisions and restrictions
- Homestays: owner-occupied rentals (owner must occupy at least one bedroom), ministerial permitting, no numeric caps. Homestays are limited to one rental contract per seven days.
- Limited vacation rentals: up to three whole-home rentals per property in a 12-month period; ministerial permitting, no caps in most areas.
- Commercial vacation rentals: whole-home, frequent rentals; require discretionary Coastal Development Permits (CDPs) and design review, seven-year permit terms with renewals; planning-area caps apply in some zones (4% cap for commercial rentals in some planning areas).
- Prohibitions and reductions: Big Sur coast land-use plan area prohibits commercial vacation rentals; several coastal planning areas will see net reductions in the number of commercial vacation rentals allowed compared with a 2022 baseline.
- Implementation and compliance: If adopted, the coastal regulations will take effect in 31 days; permitted operations have two months from the effective date to come into compliance by applying for permits or ceasing rentals. Staff intends to return to the board in February 2026 with implementation and fiscal data.

Fiscal and enforcement notes presented
- The county and partners reported transient occupancy tax (TOT) receipts have held near $38'$40 million in recent fiscal years, with vacation rentals contributing an estimated 10'1% of TOT revenue (staff reported a range of roughly 10'1% historically). Staff said it will work with the treasurer-tax collector and rental-advertising tracking tools to refine post-adoption revenue tracking.
- Enforcement: staff said inland regulations are being enforced; for coastal adoption staff said enforcement would begin once permits are required and that code-enforcement phone numbers and complaint procedures are available for neighbors.

Environmental and land-use context
- Environmental health staff explained why some coastal planning areas, notably Carmel Highlands and parts of Big Sur, are resource-constrained for on-site wastewater treatment: shallow soils over decomposed granite and dense private-well development limit new septic capacity and prompted local moratoria and stricter on-site wastewater standards.
- The California Coastal Commission required the county return with an annual update at least two years after adoption to evaluate how the regulations are operating in the coastal zone.

Public comment and board debate
More than a dozen residents, property owners and business representatives spoke for and against the ordinance. Supporters, including the Big Sur Local Coastal Defense Committee, told the board the ordinance appropriately limits commercial conversions that remove houses from the long-term rental market and helps protect neighborhood character. Opponents, including property owners in Carmel Highlands and Del Monte Forest, said the new rules would force sales, remove a source of household income for seniors and workers who host guests, and reduce visitor options.

Board action and vote
Supervisor Alejo moved to adopt staff's recommendation; the motion was seconded and carried by the board. The vote was announced as carrying 3-2. The board directed staff to return with implementation materials and asked for better communications to residents about compliance steps and enforcement phone numbers (code-enforcement hotline: (831) 796-3674).

What happens next
If owners wish to continue operating, staff said they must obtain the required vacation-rental operator licenses and, for commercial rentals in coastal areas, a Coastal Development Permit. Staff also said it will track advertising, TOT receipts and permit activity and return to the board with a status report in February 2026.

Ending: Supervisors lauded the years of work that led to the ordinance but acknowledged it is not perfect and asked staff to monitor the ordinance's effects, including fiscal impacts and housing-market changes, and return for further adjustments as needed.","The Monterey County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted an ordinance amending Title 20 of the county zoning code to regulate vacation rentals in unincorporated coastal planning areas; the measure passed after years of drafting and public comment.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6458091,"Monterey County wins statewide Blue Zones community certification; partners outline health gains and next steps",271,7158000,7429000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5823905-b8ea3780505c6ceafd94e5dc45522a64&start=7158&end=7429","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5823905-b8ea3780505c6ceafd94e5dc45522a64/thumbnail_7158000.jpg","/articles/6458091/Monterey-County/California/Monterey-County-wins-statewide-Blue-Zones-community-certification-partners-outline-health-gains-and-next-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458091-3cddd3d12203f0cea708f281bbcf2e6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770647983&Signature=U2RlUIpNGwz4m4oYkwmHPaLt0AovW1nCqHS395Nu7aksaIN9XE9Z34wWCvnlaZgNAU-lbbhdKznFWerhZVknONgyJjfj3aZCSX~c8e2c-Cp8fAQlkXlINbcUxIEO7u-cZUkaJlJ3121KHTbFKZgXtY5dipwl6K8c6h-l0G3IKl0s-gy94g0RD0-6nr-S8gnbPEXYl2QNebtbuW-g8R8ud~PPaeNCPOsCrTVjPo6OoN5xs2~h2pfPP9fWFnxwhK6swSeCI2T5r6gdGQn-3mMizl~dePbnequIpGIwTXbjM0geZR12wsnfRmL3w4eBA3zLi~YNaad1TlSlVDy0Qk--pQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Monterey County on Tuesday celebrated becoming the first county in California to receive Blue Zones Project community certification, a public-health initiative the board said aims to make the healthy choice the easy choice across workplaces, schools and neighborhoods.

The county's policy lead on the project, Kendra Howell, told the Board of Supervisors the certification followed multi-year work beginning in Salinas in 2019 and expanding countywide in 2020. \"The county of Monterey is the first county in the state of California to achieve full Blue Zones recognition,\" Howell said, citing improvements measured in county surveys.

Why it matters: County leaders framed the certification as a policy and partnership success that can influence health outcomes and local economies. Project leaders and health officials described measurable changes they said show progress on physical activity, diets and community well-being; supervisors said the results could shape future local policy and programming.

What the county presented
- Tiffany de Toledo, executive director of the Blue Zones Project, said the project measures progress by people, places and policy and re-surveys the county-wide community well-being index periodically. \"We saw a 3.9-point increase in overall well-being in Monterey County,\" she said, adding the change represented roughly a 5.8% improvement since the baseline in 2019.
- Project staff tallied 249 participating organizations across the county: 70 worksites, 64 schools, 62 restaurants and 14 grocery stores, with 8 grocery partners participating in a \"Double Up Food Bucks\" program supported by a grant of more than $1 million. Staff also reported 196 policy or capacity-building implementations.
- The Blue Zones team said the program will wind down its direct contract by the end of the month but partners Salinas Valley Health and Montage Health intend to integrate programming into their systems.

Board and public reaction
Supervisors from across the county praised the project's reach. Supervisor Alejo highlighted long-term community change, noting certified markets and senior-living improvements. Supervisor Daniels said the county's certification could serve as a model for other counties, and Supervisor Church called the program a joyful, policy-driven approach that complements other local efforts.

Public commenters offered both praise and suggestions. One caller urged a stronger organic emphasis because of farm-worker pesticide exposure; another urged clearer labeling of produce sources after a local battery-fire contamination concern was raised.

Next steps and follow-up
Project staff and county partners said they will continue coordinating with the treasurer-tax collector to refine how Transient Occupancy Tax and other revenue tied to tourism are tracked against permitted vacation rental activity. Staff also said they plan to return to the board with implementation reports and updated metrics in the coming months so the county can track long-term effects and fiscal impacts.

Closing note: Supervisors congratulated the Blue Zones team and emphasized the certification is a milestone rather than a finish line. The board asked staff to return with regular updates and to continue integrating successful elements into county programs.","Monterey County on Tuesday celebrated becoming the first county in California to receive Blue Zones Project community certification, a public-health initiative the board said aims to make the healthy choice the easy choice across workplaces, schools and neighborhoods.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6458074,"Board upholds zoning administrator, approves ADU permit after neighbor appeal over redwood risks",861,11489000,12350000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5823905-b8ea3780505c6ceafd94e5dc45522a64&start=11489&end=12350","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5823905-b8ea3780505c6ceafd94e5dc45522a64/thumbnail_11489000.jpg","/articles/6458074/Monterey-County/California/Board-upholds-zoning-administrator-approves-ADU-permit-after-neighbor-appeal-over-redwood-risks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458074-eb9f284ff7426eb2a4c3784dd8f57009/orig.mp4?Expires=1770647983&Signature=jRX-kjvrwNGeBm3l1zg5etTdue5BuRAVzlGMwXmjFSuRUHdK8gScDdes1Ke9b-~v~54i19fe~agxDozdvemWNsTWQ8rpNHn~ni6Lg0iDsjQX5O0udoL1nb~51HY2Bn2az3hTC3FOku1aIpbNMYQ0pPRo-wyMemb7-0nnD0dNK-ieX6LgFcVrF7JvST3GRaclTjn3Kdjt~n-r1ifTNgrexeoT7Q0m~UKCdUfQ2yNAcDjtvdKLn8a8Lob8lS1IOToC337I-O2~fgar8C~KEOymxWeTij~IhYhGNsknjiwprxEAPPmvsOkCdS26y0XhCRvuY6KcMXpbR1oJsB~tZGOYmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday denied an appeal and approved a coastal administrative permit and design approval for a 1,200-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in the Carmel area, reversing neighbors' concerns that construction would imperil nearby protected redwood trees.

Vote and outcome: The zoning administrator had approved the ADU on June 12. Neighbors Thomas and Anne Russ appealed that decision, citing potential root and structural risks to a grove of redwoods that adjoins their property. After testimony from competing arborists and a lengthy hearing, the board voted to deny the appeal and approve the coastal administrative permit and design approval; the vote was announced as carrying with the motion recorded as carried.

Why it mattered: The appeal focused on two questions: whether the county's review process complied with procedural requirements and whether development at the proposed location would create unacceptable risk to significant redwoods and to neighbors.

Evidence and expert analysis
- Applicant testing and reports: The applicant engaged three certified arborists and provided three project-specific arborist reports, including excavation test pits. The applicant's arborists and project engineer recommended a bridging (floating) foundation and a tree-monitoring program during construction.
- Appellants' concerns: The appellants submitted independent analyses and argued that excavation and construction disturbance near the redwood grove could damage structural roots and increase hazard risk. The appellants asked the board to require relocation of the ADU to a less-sensitive on-site location.
- Staff findings: Housing and Community Development staff reviewed the site materials, including the arborist reports and excavation tests, and concluded the proposed site was the least impactful location on the parcel and that protective conditions could mitigate root impacts. Staff added a condition (Condition 4) requiring arborist monitoring and tree-root protections for excavation within 10 feet of the ADU footprint.
- Environmental Health context: Not central to this appeal but discussed elsewhere in the meeting, Environmental Health noted local ground and septic constraints in parts of the Carmel area as background to coastal permitting decisions.

Board discussion and public comment
Both sides presented arborist testimony at the meeting. Appellants argued the standard used to evaluate hazard risk was insufficiently rigorous for mature redwoods on a small residential parcel; the applicant countered that multiple independent arborists found the trees healthy and structurally sound and that a bridging foundation, monitoring and mitigation measures reduce risk.

Conditions and monitoring
The board's approval incorporated the zoning administrator's conditions and the additional tree-and-root protections staff recommended: pre-construction protective measures, arborist monitoring during excavation when within 10 feet of protected trees, and final inspection reporting to ensure trees remain stable after construction.

Bottom line: The board found the record adequate to support the zoning administrator's decision and accepted the mitigations and monitoring described by staff and the applicant's consultants. The board denied the appeal and approved the coastal administrative permit.

Ending: The county will monitor construction as required by conditions of approval and the appellants may seek other remedies available under the county code if future impacts occur; staff emphasized the permit includes monitoring and protective steps.","The Board of Supervisors denied an appeal and approved a coastal administrative permit and design approval for a 1,200-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in the Carmel area. Neighbors appealed, citing potential harm to mature redwoods and hazard risks; the board accepted staff and multiple arborists' assessments that concluded protective","actionData","errors"]

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