Title
Adopt Resolution to:
a. Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Jail Housing Addition Project (SCH No. 2013011006);
b. Adopt California Environmental Quality Act findings for project approval;
c. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
d. Approve proceeding with the Jail Housing Addition Project.
(County Project No. 8819/1410 Natividad Road, Salinas) [PD 080640 (APN 003-851-034)]
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt Resolution (attached) to:
a. Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Jail Housing Addition Project (SCH No. 2013011006);
b. Adopt California Environmental Quality Act findings for project approval;
c. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
d. Approve proceeding with the Jail Housing Addition Project.
(County Project No. 8819/1410 Natividad Road, Salinas) [PD 080640 (APN 003-851-034)]
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to assess potential environmental impacts of the Jail Housing Addition Project (Project). The analysis determined that there is no substantial evidence that the project, as mitigated, will have a significant effect on the environment. On June 20, 2014, a Notice of Completion & Environmental Determination was filed with the State Clearinghouse. On June 26, 2104, a Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Report was published in the Monterey County Weekly. The Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was circulated for public comment from June 26, through August 13, 2014.
The proposed Project site is a 2.6-acre parcel located on County property at 1410 Natividad Road in the City of Salinas. The proposed Project will involve new building construction and expansion of the existing Monterey County Adult Detention Facility to accommodate 576 additional beds and asso...
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