Kate Daniels
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- Meetings spoken in
- 28
- Total speaking time
- 10:02:04
- Avg per meeting
- 21:30
- Segments
- 6264
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Top issues during term (20)
Sixth-Cycle Housing Element and Rezoning
Millions in state homelessness and housing grants are being withheld until the element is certified, and ongoing fines or loss of grant eligibility compound each month of delay.
Point Lobos Visitor Overuse and Safety (ParkIt!)
Enforcement costs estimated at approximately $15,300 per month for dedicated CHP patrols.
Vacation Rental Regulation Implementation
Vacation rentals feed the county's tourism economy but can pull homes out of the long-term housing stock.
Prohibition of County Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement
Federal grants such as SCAP provide funding tied to inmate data sharing.
election endorsements
No direct taxpayer cost—this is media opinion, though it could indirectly shape votes on local spending and policy decisions.
Interim Moratorium on Detention Facilities
None directly estimated at this stage, though legal and planning costs may arise.
Measure AA One-Term Project Allocations
Millions of dollars in Measure AA revenue are being appropriated for immediate road and park repairs.
Healthcare Safety-Net Funding and Coverage Gaps
Tens of millions of dollars in potential revenue reductions for county health services and public hospital operations.
Wildfire Emergency Response and Recovery
Emergency response costs are being tracked for potential state and federal reimbursement.
Signal Hill ADU Appeal in Pebble Beach
Automated License Plate Readers and Surveillance Contracts
Saves the county $1,701,000 over ten years by denying the proposed Flock safety contract.
Rooster Keeping Regulations in Inland and Coastal Areas
Enforcement shifts to Housing and Community Development code staff without new positions; rooster keepers report tens of thousands in prior compliance investments.
Agricultural and Winery Corridor Plan Implementation
Permitting costs for agricultural operators could be reduced through streamlined administrative processes.
Point-of-Use Water Treatment Ordinance for New Construction
Property owners save on the high cost of centralized water infrastructure.
Sheriff's Posse Grounds Event Noise and Traffic
Concerts generate approximately 60% of the non-profit Posse's operating income for scholarships and community grants.
El Niño Winter Storm Readiness and Mitigation
The county authorized over $660,000 in budget adjustments and contingency transfers for emergency operations, flood warning repairs, and sandbar management.
Agricultural Pesticide Safety and Air Monitoring
Sheriff's Office Budget Overrun
Adds just over $100,000 a year in a department already facing $3.5–4 million in projected overtime costs this fiscal year.
County records retention modernization
No significant cost; improves compliance and storage efficiency.
Williamson Act Contract Nonrenewals
Removal of about 3,919 acres from the Williamson Act program may increase future property tax rolls.
Decisions during term (992)
Recorded while Daniels was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Ceremonial resolutions 2–10 (honorees and Veterans of the Year)
Appointments to Area Agency on Aging and Behavioral Health Commission (Items 11–13)
Consent calendar, Items 25–47
Extension of detention facility moratorium (Item 18)
Housing Element Update, REF22020 (Item 17)
KSHIRE Property Investments appeal, PLN240362 (Item 19)
Reappointment of Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo (Item 20)
Sheriff's Office position reclassification (Item 21)
Adopt a resolution honoring Judge John Phillips as a 2026 Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission Veteran of the Year. (Supervisor Church) (NP)
Adopt a resolution honoring Commander Amy Tomlinson as Veteran of the Year in recognition of her distinguished service in the United States Navy, her historic contributions to naval aviation, and her continued commitment to education,…
Adopt a resolution honoring Samantha Guerrero as a 2026 Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission Veteran of the Year. (Supervisor Lopez) (NP)
Adopt a resolution honoring Macario Venegas III as a 2026 Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission Veteran of the Year. (Supervisor Alejo) (NP)
Adopt a Resolution honoring Rosemarie “Rose” DeFranco, Deputy Director of Social Services for the Community Benefits Branch, for her dedicated service of 32 years and 5 months to the County of Monterey Department of Social Services upon…
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Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement (A-14908) with Chancellor Consulting Group, Inc. for healthcare management consulting services,…
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Mental Health Services Agreement with The Village Project, Inc. for the provision of culturally attuned youth mental health prevention services,…
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Mental Health Services Agreement with Alliance on Aging, Inc., for the provision of mental health prevention services for older adults in the…
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Agreement with United Way of Monterey County for the provision of a toll-free telephone referral system connecting Monterey County residents to…
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Mental Health Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and CF Merced Behavioral, LLC DBA Merced Behavioral Center for the provision of…
Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute the Video License Agreement between the County of Monterey and Dr. John Beuerle for a one-time payment of $10,000, effective upon execution by all parties and…
Voting record (37)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of Axon Air Drones Agreement
Expressed concerns about surveillance technology and the comprehensive budget impact.
Winter Storm Preparedness and Budget Adjustments
Nomination to CSAC Board of Directors
Approval of Measure AA Roads Plan and Budget Amendments
Measure AA One-Time Project Funding
Agricultural and Winery Corridor Plan Implementing Ordinance (REF250009)
Interim Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium on Detention Facilities
Policy Prohibiting Use of County Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement
Continuance of Signal Hill LLC Appeal (PLN250292)
Acceptance of CDBG and HOME CAPER for FY 25/26
Financing and Budget Adjustment for Jail Emergency Lighting Repairs
Adoption of Local Emergency Proclamation and Moss Landing BESS Update
Point Lobos Parking Restrictions and Pedestrian Safety Referral
Denial of Flock Safety ALPR Contract and Camera Removal
General Assistance Program Funding
Countywide Facilities Master Plan Direction
Water Treatment Ordinance (Chapter 15.06)
Pride Flag Display Policy Update
Highway 1 Bixby Bridge Parking Prohibition Ordinance
Temporary Parking Moratorium at Bixby Bridge
Adoption of Updated General Financial Policies
Oversized Vehicle Parking Enforcement on Railroad Avenue and Allison Road
Expressed discomfort with displacing working families and unhoused individuals without secure alternative parking options.
Acceptance of 2025 Annual Report and Amendments to Mitigation Monitoring Program
Immigration Enforcement Follow-up and Referral Direction
Supported further evaluation of legal and policy options.