Title
a. Receive an update on the Old Monterey County Jail; and
b. Review options for the disposition of the Old Jail; and
c. Provide direction on a preferred option for the disposition of the Old Jail.
(Board Referral #: 2017.15)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive an update on the Old Monterey County Jail; and
b. Review options for the disposition of the Old Jail; and
c. Provide direction on a preferred option for the disposition of the Old Jail.
SUMMARY:
Monterey County has conducted numerous studies of the Old Jail, defining its historic significance and evaluating and ranking a range of options for disposition. Multiple meetings have been held with key community stakeholders relative to the adaptive reuse options proposed by these studies. Other ideas have been presented at these meetings; however, to date, there have been no formal proposals for adaptive reuse that include plans that demonstrate financial feasibility.
On September 13, 2016, the Board of Supervisors considered nine options for disposition of the Old Jail and identified the preferred option as Scheme 9 - remove the Old Jail, create new urban space for civic engagement and to commemorate the historicity of the site. On August 29, 2017, Supervisor Alejo submitted a Board referral (Board Referral #: 2017.15) requesting: "Resolution to approve an RFP to solicit proposals for Adaptive Reuse of the Historic Old Monterey County Jail at 142 W. Alisal Street in Salinas (historic landmark where farmworker leader Cesar Chavez was jailed in 1970)."
Having completed Board Referral #: 2017.15 for a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Adaptive Reuse, staff returns to the Board of Supervisors with this update and review of previous options and seeks additional Board direction. Staff requests Board direction on a preferred option for disposition of the Old Jail. Disposition options range from demolition of the entire structure to renovating the entire ...
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