Planning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · April 8, 2025
Minutes
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Commissioners Present: Bluth, Silva, Brassfield, Dawson, Freeman
Absent: Latasa
Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Hill, Housing and Community Development
Coordinator Verania, Housing and Community Development
Coordinator Abassi, Sustainability Manager Terrasas, Recording
Secretary Barrera
***Afternoon Session Agenda Only***
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Bluth called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Recording Secretary Barrera announced
staff present and provided information to the public about how to participate by calling in to give
public comment on the live web meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
2. February 25, 2025 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
ACTION: Approved as submitted
On a motion by Commissioner Freeman seconded by Commissioner Dawson and carried by
the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the February 25, 2025 Minutes:
AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Bluth, Dawson, Freeman
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Latasa
ABSTAIN: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Silva, Brassfield
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
3. March 11, 2025 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
ACTION: Approved as submitted
On a motion by Commissioner Freeman seconded by Vice-Chair Silva and carried by the
following vote, the Planning Commission approved the March 11, 2025 Minutes:
AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Bluth, Silva, Brassfield, Freeman
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Latasa
ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Dawson
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RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments on non-agendized matters were received from Bryan Rosen and Lorna Moffat.
PUBLIC HEARING
4. Recommend that the Planning Commission Conduct a Public Hearing and Receive Public
Comments on the Proposed Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, Draft Fiscal Year 2025-
2026 Annual Action Plan, and Draft 2025 Citizen Participation Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant Program and Adopt a Resolution Recommending that the City
Council approve and authorize submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) (Exempt from NEPA per 24 CFR Part 58 and from CEQA per Article
19, Section 15301, Class1, 15306, Class 6 and 15326, Class 26)
ACTION: Approved a Resolution Recommending that the City Council Approve and
Authorize Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions
Housing and Community Development (HCD) Coordinator Verania introduced consultant
Veronica Tam, who presented the Agenda Report.
Vice-Chair Silva inquired about qualifications for entities applying for grants under the housing
preservation program.
Commissioner Brassfield requested information on accomplishments from the previous year and
emphasized the need for holistic approaches to homelessness.
HCD Coordinator Verania and Community Development Director Cole provided explanations
regarding HUD requirements and performance evaluations.
Public Comments
A comment was received from an unidentified member of the public.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioners mentioned a need for more resource funding and discussed potential program
impacts.
Commissioner Brassfield reiterated a need for information on accomplishments from the previous
year.
On a motion by Commissioner Brassfield seconded by Vice-Chair Silva and carried by the
following vote, the Planning Commission approved a resolution recommending that the City
Council amend approve and authorize submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD):
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Bluth, Silva, Brassfield, Dawson, Freeman
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
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ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Latasa
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
5. Recommend that the Planning Commission Conduct a Public Hearing and Receive Public
Comments on the Proposed Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice (AI) and Adopt a Resolution Recommending that the City Council
Approve and Authorize Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) (Categorically Excluded from NEPA per 24 CFR Part 58 and from
CEQA per Article 19, Section 15306, Class 6)
ACTION: Approved a Resolution Recommending that the City Council Approve and
Authorize Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions
Housing and Community Development (HCD) Coordinator Mahnoor Abbasi introduced
consultant Karen Chavez, who presented the Agenda Report. The Commissioners had no
questions.
Public Comments
Public Comments were received from Thomas Lamphere, Lorna Moffat, and Bryan Rosen.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioners commended the city’s efforts and noted the resources are limited. Commissioner
Brassfield suggested obtaining results of programs submitted to HUD.
Community Development Director Cole noted the existence of Fair Housing workshops. Vice-
Chair Silva inquired about program results and consequences of city actions.
On a motion by Commissioner Brassfield seconded by Vice-Chair Silva and carried by the
following vote, the Planning Commission approved a resolution recommending that the City
Council approve and authorize submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD):
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Bluth, Silva, Brassfield, Dawson, Freeman
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Latasa
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
6. Receive Presentation on the Development of 2025 Climate Action Plan (CAP) (Not a project
under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
ACTION: Received presentation
Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions
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Sustainability Manager Terrasas and Rincon consultant Erica Linard presented the Agenda
Report and discussed various aspects of the CAP, including mitigation strategies and community
engagement.
Commissioner Freeman inquired about the target audience and the inclusion of sea level rise in
targeted areas. Community Development Director Cole added that the city received an 800,000
grant for related efforts.
Public Comments
Public comments were received from Lorna Moffat, Bryan Rosen, and Laura Davis (LandWatch).
Commissioner Comments
None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Brassfield inquired about planning’s efforts regarding the housing crisis.
Chair Bluth attended a parking meeting and suggested a future presentation to the Planning
Commission. Mr. Hill said he would explore sharing the meting video for informational purposes.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Levi Hill Chair
Planning Manager Planning Commission
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Agenda
Commissioners
Planning Commission Meeting Robert Bluth, Chair
Agenda Peter Silva, Vice Chair
Mike Brassfield
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Mike Dawson
Daniel Fletcher
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Sandra Freeman
Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St. Terry Latasa
Monterey, California
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PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS:
The total amount of time allocated for public comment on a particular issue and for each
individual speaker is generally as follows:
1. Up to three minutes per speaker.
2. For regular Planning Commission meetings, there are two 15-minute public comment
periods, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Speakers may only comment during
one session.
3. The total time allocated for public comment:
a. Items pulled from the consent agenda – 15 minutes each item
b. Public Appearance items – 30 minutes each item
c. Public Hearing items – 30 minutes each item
At the time an item is considered, the Chair will ask those attending the meeting in person to
line up at the podium or raise their hands, and for remote participants to use *9 on the telephone
or the “raise hand” function in Zoom, if they wish to address the Planning Commission. The
maximum amount of time for each person to speak and the total amount of time allotted for
each item will be determined based on the number of people indicating an interest in speaking
and the amount of business to be conducted on the agenda. In exceptional circumstances and
when necessary to ensure a full opportunity for public input, the Chair may, with the Planning
Commission’s consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time
allotted for each speaker.
FIELD TRIP
The Planning Commission will not conduct a field trip on to review the April 8, 2025 PC
meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: April 4, 2025
***Afternoon Session Agenda Only***
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Meeting Procedures
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion
unless a member of the Planning Commission or the public requests discussion or a separate
vote.
Approval of Minutes
2. February 25, 2025
3. March 11, 2025
***End of Consent Agenda***
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of
Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearings are held to receive a staff presentation and public comment on certain items
prior to Planning Commission action. NOTICE CONCERNING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS: If you
challenge the Planning Commission’s zoning, planning, or land use decision in court, you may
be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing on the
matter, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at the time of or prior to the public
hearing. (Government Code section 65009.)
4. Recommend that the Planning Commission Conduct a Public Hearing and
Receive Public Comments on the Proposed Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated
Plan, Draft Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Draft 2025 Citizen
Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program and
Adopt a Resolution Recommending that the City Council approve and
authorize submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) (Exempt from NEPA per 24 CFR Part 58 and from CEQA
per Article 19, Section 15301, Class1, 15306, Class 6 and 15326, Class 26)
5. Recommend that the Planning Commission Conduct a Public Hearing and
Receive Public Comments on the Proposed Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2025
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) and Adopt a Resolution
Recommending that the City Council Approve and Authorize Submittal to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (Categorically
Excluded from NEPA per 24 CFR Part 58 and from CEQA per Article 19,
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Section 15306, Class 6)
PRESENTATIONS
6. Receive Presentation on the Development of 2025 Climate Action Plan (CAP)
(Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule
Article 5, Section 15061)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioners may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a
brief report on their activities. In addition, a Commissioner or the Planning Commission may
provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual information. (Government Code
section 54954.2(a)(3).)
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Staff may make announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the
scheduling of meetings and study sessions.
7. Planning Office Update
ADJOURNMENT
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant
to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.org/submitted-comments and in the Planning Office at
570 Pacific St., Monterey, CA 93940 during regular business hours.
Information distributed to the Planning Commission at the Planning Commission meeting becomes part of the
public record.
Planning Commission decisions may be appealed within ten (10) days from the date of the decision on forms
available in the Planning Division during business hours. When the tenth day falls on a weekend or a holiday, the
appeal deadline date is the next working day following the holiday or weekend. An appeal fee will apply.
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