Carmel-by-the-Sea public meetings in 2023

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items covering several resolutions. It gave consensus direction to start a General Plan and Local Coastal Plan amendment and to rezone the Pine Inn parking lot. The council voted 4‑0‑0‑1 to overturn the Historic Resources Board decision on the DR 23‑140 project.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑7 and 9‑13 (5‑0‑0‑0 vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2023‑081 to apply for California Coastal Commission grant
• Adopted Resolution 2023‑082 rejecting all bids for four facility renovation projects
• Adopted Resolution 2023‑083 amendment with BKF Engineers for Concrete Streets Repair ($49,092)
• Adopted Resolution 2023‑084 amendment with Digital Deployment for website services ($181,150, through 6/30/2028)
• Approved city pay rates and ranges (Resolution 2023‑086)
• Supported initiation of General Plan and Local Coastal Plan amendment and rezoning of Pine Inn parking lot (consensus)
• Overturned Historic Resources Board decision on DR 23‑140 project (4‑0‑0‑1 vote)

City Council

The City Council convened for a special meeting to conduct closed sessions with legal counsel. No public decisions or votes were recorded in the open session.

City Council

The City Council held a workshop to review the progress of 22 active strategic priority projects and 8 completed projects. No formal votes were taken; the session served to gather public input and provide staff direction on project prioritization.

• Discussed updating Zoning Code and Design Guidelines (75% complete)
• Discussed ADU Ordinance progress (75% complete)
• Discussed Wireless Telecommunication Ordinance (85% complete)
• Discussed Police/Public works Building Renovation (20-30% complete)
• Discussed Fire/Ambulance Services and potential Cal Fire contracting
• Discussed Community Wildfire Protection Plan draft (55% complete)
• Discussed Urban Forest Master Plan and Tree Ordinance (60% complete)
• Discussed Stormwater Ordinances Update (90% complete)