Councilmember (District 3)· 2024-12-17 to 2028-12 (oath of office 2024-12-17 per council minutes; month-level end: December 2028 per city 'Meet the Mayor and Council' page 'Term expires December 2028')
Jean Rasch
Monterey
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 1:22:37
- Avg per meeting
- 11:48
- Segments
- 1084
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Top issues during term (11)(Development)
Inclusionary housing purchase at Glenwood Circle
$1.5 million city loan, now from the housing asset fund instead of the cash-strapped general fund.
717 Woodcrest Lane landing/deck dispute and neighborhood privacy
The owner loses the value of the proposed landing and must instead replace the door with a window or seek another compliant solution.
Fisherman Flats two-story additions and private deed restrictions
Continuing the projects saves applicants from paying amendment fees equal to two-thirds of the original application cost if plans change later.
Solar and battery backup at Ryan Ranch medical office
The practice has borrowed $1.2 million and purchased roughly $650,000 in equipment so far.
Marriott hotel exterior and event deck
Del Monte Center landscape and amenity upgrades
Major private reinvestment in a 642,980-square-foot regional shopping center; exact dollar figures not disclosed.
Ocean Harbor House parking lift decommissioning
No cost to the city; the HOA bears lift removal costs and residents gain usable parking.
Vehicle Storage Ban on Garden Road I-R/MF Properties
Preserves land for potential housing rather than vehicle storage uses.
Garden Road specific plan and other commission priorities
Taking these on would require new staff or consultant dollars in a deficit budget year.
North Fremont motel redevelopment
Private remodel investment reviving a long-vacant property on North Fremont; no city funds involved.
CDBG Funding for Housing and Services
$242,234 in federal entitlement plus up to $1.2 million in program income.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Rasch was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.