Carmel-by-the-Sea public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council adopted Resolution 2022-109 to declare the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election. Mayor Potter appointed Bobby Richards as Mayor Pro Tem for 2023. The meeting included the administration of the oath of office for Mayor Dave Potter and Councilmembers Dramov and Baron.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-109 declaring General Municipal Election results (5-0)
• Appointed Bobby Richards as Mayor Pro Tem for 2023

City Council

The City Council declined a professional services agreement for the Police Building Renovation Project, opting instead to form an ad hoc committee to develop a new plan and scope. The Council also adopted several building and fire codes and approved a landscape ordinance timeline.

• Created Police Department Renovation ad hoc committee to develop preliminary plan (5-0)
• Failed Resolution 2022-106 regarding Police Building Renovation agreement (lack of motion)
• Approved 2022 editions of California Building, Fire, and other related codes (4-0-1-0)
• Approved $56,518 agreement with Bureau Veritas North America for building assessments (4-0-1-0)
• Approved agreement with FE Technologies for RFID and self-service software (4-0-1-0)
• Approved pay rates and salary schedules for various employee units (4-0-1-0)
• Directed staff to create a Landscape Ordinance by June 2023 and hire a landscape architect by February (5-0)
• Adopted Historic Context Statement Update for 1966-1986 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council adopted an urgency ordinance establishing rules of conduct for meetings at city facilities. Other actions included approving a coastal engineering contract, extending a beach fire management program, and adopting a hazard mitigation plan.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance 2022-006 regarding rules of conduct for legislative meetings (5-0)
• Approved $175,000 contract with EMC Planning Group Inc. for Coastal Engineering and Adaptation Planning Project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-093 to continue teleconference meetings (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-096 Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-097 amending City Administrator employment agreement (5-0)
• Extended Beach Fire Management Pilot Program to May 15, 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-099 for joint participation in PLHA funding program (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-004 adopting 2022 California building and safety codes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council convened for a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding a public employee performance evaluation. No public business was decided or discussed in the open session.

Climate Committee

The Climate Committee is reviewing a draft consultant proposal for the Coastal Engineering and Adaptation Planning Study Project. The project aims to assess sea-level rise risks to coastal assets and determine adaptation measures. The committee will provide direction to staff before the proposal is converted into a Professional Services Agreement for City Council approval.

• Review of draft consultant proposal for Coastal Engineering and Adaptation Planning Study Project
• Proposed Phase 1 fees of $175,000 funded by FY 2022/23 CIP Budget
• Proposed Phase 2 fees of $100,000 anticipated from a California Coastal Commission LCP Grant
• Consultant team consists of EMC Planning Group (lead), Haro Kashunich & Associates, and Integral Consulting
• Project scope includes shoreline erosion modeling and vulnerability studies for assets like sea walls, bluffs, and drainage

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to decide on Mills Act Historical Property Contracts for L’Auberge Carmel and Carmel Beach Hotel & Spa. The body will also discuss the Pumpkin Roll event and alcohol consumption at the 'Third Thursday' Farmers' Market.

• Mills Act contract for L’Auberge Carmel on Monte Verde Street
• Mills Act contract for Carmel Beach Hotel & Spa at San Antonio Avenue and 13th Avenue
• Budget amendment of $150,000 for Cal Fire Grant and Urban Forestry Master Plan
• Budget amendment of $20,395 for CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant
• Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. increasing not-to-exceed amount to $240,000