i. Certified the Final Environmental Impact Report for the project;
ii. Adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations;
iii. Upheld an appeal by Harper Canyon Realty LLC of the Planning Commissions denial of the
project;
iv. Approved a Combined Development Permit consisting of a:
1) A Vesting Tentative Map for the subdivision of 344 acres into 17 residential lots ranging in
size from 5.13 acres to 23.42 acres on 164 acres with one 180-acre remainder parcel;
2) Use Permit for the removal of approximately 79 Coast live oak trees over six inches in
diameter for road and driveway construction;
3) Use Permit for development on slopes in excess of 30 percent;
4) Use Permit for the creation of a public water system with a standalone treatment facility; and
5) Grading for net cut and fill of approximately 2,000 cubic yards; and
v. Adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan.
c. Adopting a resolution modifying reinstated Resolution No. 15-084 relating to wildlife
corridors and updating the record in conformance with the Monterey County Superior Court’s
Second Amended Peremptory Writ of Mandate issued on July 1, 2021 (Case Number
M131193).
d. Adopting a revised Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (“MMRP”) reflecting
modifications to the reinstated permit and replacing the previously adopted MMRP.
Craig Spencer, Housing and Community Director requested a continuance to Tuesday, May 20,
2025.
Open for public comments; Richard Rosenthal, Rachel Saunders, Brenda Rubio, Michael Cling,
and a gentleman no name provided commented.
A motion was made by Supervisor Luis A. Alejo, seconded by Supervisor Wendy Root Askew to
continue this matter to Tuesday, May 20, 2025:
a. Certify the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Harper Canyon/Encina Hills
project (State Clearinghouse Number: 2003071157), which supplements the Final Environmental
Impact Report for the same project with information pertaining to wildlife corridors;
b. Reinstate Resolution No. 15-084, except as amended with respect to the issue of wildlife
corridors;
c. Adopt a Resolution modifying reinstated Resolution No. 15-084 relating to wildlife corridors and
updating the record in conformance with the Monterey County Superior Court’s Second Amended
Peremptory Writ of Mandate issued on July 1, 2021 (Case Number M131193); and
d. Adopt a revised Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (“MMRP”) reflecting modifications to
the reinstated permit and replacing the previously adopted MMRP.
ALL AYES
a. Receive Status Report on the 29 Bishop Pajaro Mansion Emergency Repair Project (Project
723218) and 29 Bishop Pajaro Mansion Upgrade Project (Project 4072);
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b. Reallocate California Assembly Bill 102 (AB-102) funding in the amount of $3,155,412 from
Project 4072 to Project 723218;
c. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget and
process related fund transfers to support Projects 723218 and 4072 by:
1. Increasing appropriations by $3,155,412 for General Fund, Fund 001, Facility Services
Appropriation Unit PFP054, financed by the recognition of AB-102 grant revenues (BSA
001-2720-WSFR) of $3,155,412 (4/5ths vote required);
2. Increasing appropriations and revenues for Department of Emergency Management, Fund
001, Appropriation Unit DEM001 by $344,588, financed by the recognition of AB-102 grant
