Crespi Pond vegetation management
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Public comments (5)
Praised the pond's improvement but said Public Works used a mistaken 0.55-acre removal figure instead of the corrected 0.78 acres, and wants appropriate mitigation; she'll take the issue to the Community Development Director, Planning Commission, and Coastal Commission.
Beautification and Natural Resources Commission — October 20, 2026 · 31:46 →Monterey Audubon conservation chair supported the work but urged native revegetation, invasive removal, and long-term habitat restoration planning, noting rail species in the area.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting — March 12, 2026 · 1:10:32 →Said the record lacks accurate information — the draft IS/MND wasn't corrected and the plan could remove over 1,200 cubic yards versus the old 200-cubic-yard Coastal Commission limit — and asked for a continuance.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting — March 12, 2026 · 10:08 →Urged phasing the work to years one, three, and five, capping removal at 200 cubic yards after the initial clearing, and adding a native plant rehabilitation phase.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting — March 12, 2026 · 1:16:49 →Echoed the prior speakers, urging incremental steps rather than doing all the vegetation removal at once.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting — March 12, 2026 · 1:20:06 →