County of Monterey Planning Commission Meeting
February 25, 2026 · Monterey, CA
Attendees
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Paul C. Getzelman
(Chair)
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Martha Diehl
(Commissioner)
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Jessica Hartzell
(Commissioner)
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Ernesto Gonzalez
(Commissioner)
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Ben Work
(Commissioner)
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Ramon Gomez
(Commissioner)
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Amy Roberts
(Commissioner)
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Etna Monsalve
(Commissioner)
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Christine Shaw
(Commissioner)
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Francisco Javier Mendoza
(Commissioner)
✓ Present: 10/10
Decisions
Agenda Items
#1
APPOINT ROBERT B. JOHNSON III TO THE SOUTH COUNTY LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointment of Robert B. Johnson III to the South County Land Use Advisory Committee
#1
APPOINT ROBERT B. JOHNSON III TO THE SOUTH COUNTY LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointment of Robert B. Johnson III to the South County Land Use Advisory Committee
#2
APPOINT VALERIE GAINO-BAER TO THE CARMEL VALLEY LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointment of Valerie Gaino-Baer to the Carmel Valley Land Use Advisory Committee
#2
APPOINT VALERIE GAINO-BAER TO THE CARMEL VALLEY LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointment of Valerie Gaino-Baer to the Carmel Valley Land Use Advisory Committee
#3
Acknowledge the resignation of Barbara Varian from the South County Land Use Advisory Committee
Acknowledgement of Barbara Varian's resignation from the South County Land Use Advisory Committee
#3
Acknowledge the resignation of Barbara Varian from the South County Land Use Advisory Committee
Acknowledgement of Barbara Varian's resignation from the South County Land Use Advisory Committee
#4
Approval of the January 28, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Approval of the January 28, 2026, Planning Commission meeting minutes
#4
Approval of the January 28, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Approval of the January 28, 2026, Planning Commission meeting minutes
Public Comments
14 speakers
Lynda Marin
· Topic: None specified
Public comment
Fred Faltersack
· Topic: None specified
Public comment
Robert Roach
· Topic: Cannabis consumption venue ordinance
Public comment
Aram Stoney
· Topic: Cannabis consumption venue ordinance
Public comment
Valentia Piccininni
· Topic: Cannabis consumption venue ordinance
Public comment
Michelle House
· Topic: Cannabis consumption venue ordinance
Public comment
Elaine Narciso
· Topic: Cannabis consumption venue ordinance
Public comment
Ricardo Diaz Jr.
· Topic: Cannabis consumption venue ordinance
Public comment
Malcolm
· Topic: Cannabis consumption venue ordinance
Public comment
Joey Espinoza
· Topic: Cannabis consumption venue ordinance
Public comment
Christabelle Zarraga
· Topic: Cannabis consumption venue ordinance
Public comment
Bryan Flores
· Topic: Cannabis consumption venue ordinance
Public comment
Robert Roach
· Topic: Area plan amendments
Public comment
Michelle House
· Topic: Area plan amendments
Public comment