Board of Supervisors to hear reports on 2024 ICE releases, Moss landing environmental plan
The next Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting will address the county’s encampment resolution policy, the Moss Landing Community Plan, and the Davis Road Bridge Project.
On Tuesday the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office will give a report on the U.S. immigration and Customs Enforcement’s access to people who are incarcerated in Monterey County Jail.
The state of California has the California Values Act, which limits law enforcement’s sharing of information with ICE, except in specific cases involving serious criminal offenses. There is also the Truth Act, which requires local agencies to notify incarcerated people about ICE interviews, and share ICE requests with the individual.
According to the 2024 report, there were 11 people released to ICE custody last year. The qualifying offenses included robbery, sexual battery, assault and others.
The board is also scheduled to hear plans for the county to apply for a $938,960 grant from the California Costal Commission’s local assistance program. The funding would support updates to the Moss Landing plan, including addressing sea level rise and coastal hazards.
The Moss Landing Community Plan has been ongoing since 2008 and county officials say it is a priority for addressing climate change impacts.
If awarded, the grant will also cover staff costs, consulting services and a portion of the environmental impact report preparation.
The board will also discuss a grant application under the Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program, or RAISE.
The county is seeking about $24.5 million in funding to support the Davis Road Bridge Replacement and Road Widening project, which will address traffic congestion and future growth by adding a 2.1-mile section of Davis Road to four lanes, add bike lanes and replace the current two-lane bridge with one that meets flood-level and safety standards.
The total project cost is estimated at about $96.5 million, with about 71.9 million already secured through various programs including the Federal Highway Administration’s Highway Bridge Program.
The requested RAISE funding will represents about 25% of the project cost.
The Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Jan. 28 in the Board Chambers at 168 W. Alisal St, Salinas. The meeting will be streamed online and can be watched via Zoom at https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747.
