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Carmel-by-the-Sea public meetings in 2024

36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 12, 2024 · 15:30

Forest and Beach Commission

Commission to adopt interim pickleball rules for Forest Hill Park

The Forest and Beach Commission will receive a seven‑year overview report from the Public Works Director, including the 2024 Infrastructure Report Card. Commissioners will consider and vote on interim pickleball rules for Forest Hill Park. Additional items include a work effort overview for Mission Trail Nature Preserve, proposed commission meeting dates for 2025, and reports from the City Forester and Public Works Director for November 2024.

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Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 09:00

Historic Resources Board

Commission will review multiple specialty restaurant use permits.

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Planning Commission will adopt the 2025 meeting calendar and hold public hearings on several specialty restaurant use permits, including Mad Dogs & Englishmen, The Big Squeezy, and Carmel Creperie. It will also consider design‑study referrals and final design studies for residential projects on San Carlos Street, Santa Fe Street, and other locations. A historic context statement update will be discussed as well.

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Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

Commission to consider a use permit for a specialty restaurant at Ocean Ave & Mission St.

The Planning Commission will adopt the 2025 meeting calendar and hold public hearings on several use permits for new specialty restaurants, including Mad Dogs & Englishmen. It will also review design study referrals for residential roof replacements and new construction projects. The meeting includes a tour of inspection sites before the public hearing session.

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Wed Dec 4, 2024 · 09:00

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

Board will consider collection policy updates and adopt 2025 meeting calendar

The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the October 23, 2024 meeting and receive the Librarian's and Treasurer's reports. It will review reports from the Master Plan ad hoc committee, the Carmel Public Library Foundation, and the strategic planning effort. The board will consider updates to the Library's Collection Development Policy and the adoption of a meeting calendar for 2025.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 16:30

City Council

Ordinance 2024-002 to set commercial loading zones under AB 413

The Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2024-002, which amends Chapter 10.36.010 of the municipal code by adding subsection (1) under section (C). The amendment creates commercial loading zones to comply with California Vehicle Code 22500 and Assembly Bill 413, the “Daylighting Bill.” AB 413 was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2023, took effect on January 1 2024, and requires enforcement beginning January 1 2025.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 16:30

City Council

Council approves $3,486.75 refund of building permit fees to Jan Nash

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will consider items on the consent agenda, adopt a resolution setting the council’s meeting dates for 2025, and approve a refund of $3,486.75 in building permit plan‑check fees to Jan Nash for permits BP 240165 and BP 240202. The meeting will be conducted in person and via Zoom, with public comment allowed.

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Wed Nov 27, 2024 · 13:30

Other Community Meeting

Traffic Safety Committee reviews stop sign and parking sign requests

The committee will review requests for new stop signs at Sixth Avenue at Dolores Street (eastbound and westbound) and at Fifth Avenue at San Carlos Street (eastbound). It will also discuss proposals for marked parking stalls on Mission Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues and several "No Parking" sign requests on Santa Rita Street, the Santa Rita–Mountain View Avenue intersection, and the southeast corner of Tenth Avenue and Dolores Street. A presentation on Monterey County's Regional Vision Plan will be given. No decisions are recorded in this agenda.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024 · 13:30

Other Community Meeting

Traffic Safety Committee to conduct tour of inspection for signage and parking

The Traffic Safety Committee will conduct a tour of inspection to review several requests for new signage and parking markings. The body will evaluate specific intersections and street segments to determine if changes are necessary.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 09:00

Historic Resources Board

Historic Resources Board to elect Vice Chair and discuss Context Statement

The Historic Resources Board will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2024, at 4:00 PM, both in person at City Hall and via Zoom. Board members will elect a Vice Chair as required by their Rules of Procedure. The agenda also includes an update to the Historic Context Statement. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2024.

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Thu Nov 14, 2024 · 15:30

Forest and Beach Commission

Commission will decide on removing a Torrey pine at 26010 Ridgewood Road.

The Forest and Beach Commission will consider a public hearing to remove a Torrey pine at 26010 Ridgewood Road. It will also review a conditional release of a Stop Work Order at the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and Carpenter Street, and provide feedback on the draft community survey for the Carmel Sea Level Rise Adaptation Study. Additional items include an update on pickleball noise‑reduction measures and a recap of the recent steering committee meetings for the Carmel Forest Management Plan.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review ADU ordinance and housing projects

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a draft ordinance amending Title 17 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and review multiple design study applications for residential projects.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 16:30

City Council

Council to authorize encroachment permit for Santa Rita & Guadalupe sewer rehab

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will consider a presentation from the Carmel Area Wastewater District and vote on an encroachment permit with special conditions for the Santa Rita and Guadalupe Sewer Main Rehabilitation Project. The Council will also adopt Resolution 2024-090 to award a $1,000 discretionary grant to the Carmel High School Mock Trial Team. Additional items include a recommendation to adopt Resolution 2024-091 establishing the Del Mar Underground Utility District and the first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-002 to add commercial loading zones to the municipal code.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 16:30

City Council

Council to decide appeal of Historic Resources Board decision on Henry J. Ohloff House

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will consider several resolutions, including an appeal of the Historic Resources Board’s decision on the Henry J. Ohloff House and three permanent encroachment permits. Routine consent agenda items such as recent meeting minutes and a check register will be approved without discussion. A closed‑session conference will address negotiations with the Carmel Area Wastewater District regarding Rio Park. The meeting will also include a public comment period and a tour of the Mission Trail Nature Preserve and a property on Monte Verde Street.

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Wed Oct 23, 2024 · 09:00

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

Board to approve minutes and review multiple library reports

The Harrison Memorial Library Board will approve the September 25 meeting minutes, receive the Librarian's September report, get the Master Plan ad hoc committee's monthly report and give staff direction, hear a report from the Carmel Public Library Foundation, and receive an update on the strategic planning effort.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 09:00

Historic Resources Board

Board reviews draft of Carmel's historic context statement

The Historic Resources Board will review a 100% working draft of the Carmel Historic Context Statement, a comprehensive update to the city's preservation policy. The board will also consider a public hearing on a driveway project and a request to list a historic house on the Carmel Inventory.

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Thu Oct 10, 2024 · 15:30

Forest and Beach Commission

Commission to consider releasing a Stop Work Order at Fifth Ave & Carpenter St

The Forest and Beach Commission will vote on a Stop Work Order for the property at the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and Carpenter Street. The meeting also includes a draft agenda for upcoming steering committee meetings on the Carmel Forest Management Plan, an update on pickleball implementation models, and reports from the City Forester and Public Works Director for September 2024.

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Wed Oct 9, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider use permit for new restaurant in Carmel Plaza

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on several project applications, including a use permit for a specialty restaurant in Carmel Plaza. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, a request to reconsider a time extension for a mixed‑use building, and multiple design study referrals for residential projects. After a site‑inspection tour, the Commission will reconvene to vote on the items on the agenda.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 16:30

City Council

City Council approves $503,470 pedestrian pathway reconstruction

The City Council will receive reports on the 2024 Car Week event and the Carmel Youth Center, and will consider a construction contract for the San Antonio Avenue Pedestrian Pathway Reconstruction Project.

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Mon Sep 30, 2024 · 16:30

City Council

City Council to approve $25,000 bridge evaluation contract and other resolutions

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will consider several items on its September 30, 2024 special meeting agenda. Routine consent agenda items include approval of recent meeting minutes, August 2024 monthly reports, and the August check register. The council will vote on Resolution 2024-081 to authorize a $25,000 fixed‑fee contract with ZFA Structural Engineers for the Lincoln Street Trestle Bridge Evaluation Project. Additional resolutions are 2024-082 to authorize submission of all eligible CalRecycle grant applications and 2024-083 to rescind a prior resolution and re‑establish classifications in the city’s Conflict of Interest Code.

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Wed Sep 25, 2024 · 09:00

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

Library board to approve $8,000 budget adjustment for strategic planning

The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from July, receive financial and librarian reports, and consider a $8,000 budget adjustment for strategic planning services.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 09:00

Historic Resources Board

HRB to consider driveway replacement at 26336 Scenic Road

The Historic Resources Board will hold a public hearing on DS 24204 (Esperanza Carmel, LLC) to determine consistency with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for replacing the asphalt driveway with pea gravel and modifying stone curbs at the Mrs. Clinton Walker House, 26336 Scenic Road. The Board will also elect a Vice Chair and review the 70% draft of the Phase II Historic Context Statement update, which is funded by a $40,000 state grant and a $79,380 professional services agreement. Routine consent‑agenda items and future meeting notices will be addressed as well.

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Thu Sep 12, 2024 · 15:30

Forest and Beach Commission

Commission to consider Torrey pine removal at 26010 Ridgewood Road

The Forest and Beach Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to remove a Torrey pine at 26010 Ridgewood Road. The body will also discuss pickleball in Upper Forest Hill Park and review August 2024 reports from the City Forester and Public Works Director.

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Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review sewer main replacement on Scenic Road

The Planning Commission will discuss several residential design studies and use permit amendments. The body is also considering a Coastal Development Permit for sewer main replacements between Ocean Avenue and Martin Way.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 16:30

City Council

Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council to discuss public hearings and cancer awareness

The City Council is meeting to conduct public hearings on various city matters and review administrative items. The meeting includes proclamations for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 16:30

City Council

City Council approves $135,825 purchase of new dump truck

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $135,825 purchase of a 2024 Ford F-750 dump truck, a $105,600 amendment to the mail delivery contract with Peninsula Messenger Service, and a $39,770 fee increase for the Wallace Group professional services agreement. The council will also adopt a $3,000 donation from Community Emergency Response Volunteers and set the 2024 holiday closure dates from Dec 24 to Jan 1. A closed‑session meeting will discuss negotiations with the Carmel Area Wastewater District over Rio Park. Routine consent‑agenda items such as meeting minutes will be approved without discussion.

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Wed Aug 28, 2024 · 13:30

Other Community Meeting

Traffic Safety Committee reviews AB 413 compliance plan for crosswalk visibility

The committee will receive a staff report on AB 413 requirements and a proposed plan that reallocates parking, adds loading zones, and creates bike/scooter spaces to meet the new crosswalk visibility law. It will recommend taking the plan to City Council for ordinance action. The meeting also includes second reviews of a No Parking post request on Dolores Street south east of Vista Avenue, a directional sign request around a tree on Mountain View Avenue and Guadalupe Street, and a request for a Stop sign or No Parking posts at Torres Street and 6th Avenue.

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Mon Aug 26, 2024 · 13:30

Other Community Meeting

Traffic Safety Committee will inspect parking and signage concerns on three streets

The Traffic Safety Committee will conduct a tour of inspection at three locations to review parking and signage issues. The sites include Dolores Street (no‑parking posts), Torres Street and Sixth Avenue (stop‑sign or no‑parking request), and Guadalupe Street with Mountain View Avenue (visibility concerns).

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Mon Aug 19, 2024 · 09:00

Historic Resources Board

Board will decide historic status of two properties on Monte Verde and Lincoln

The Historic Resources Board will hold public hearings to consider a determination to list the Alice Y. Nugent de Delvin House on Monte Verde Street and a determination of historic ineligibility for the property at the northwest corner of Lincoln Street and 8th Avenue. The Board will also review the 50% draft of the Phase II Historic Context Statement update, which is funded by a $40,000 state grant and a professional services agreement not to exceed $79,380. After discussion, the Board will vote on the two historic‑resource determinations.

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Wed Aug 14, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to reduce Cultura restaurant indoor seating from 112 to 96

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes a Use Permit Amendment to lower Cultura's indoor seating from 112 to 96 seats. Several design study items will be reviewed, including remodels and new construction for single‑family homes on Casanova, Monte Verde, Scenic, and Carmelo Streets. Public hearings will be held for these design studies after the tour of inspection. The meeting will be conducted both in person and via Zoom.

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Thu Aug 8, 2024 · 15:30

Forest and Beach Commission

Commission to review North Dunes Habitat Restoration monitoring report

The Forest and Beach Commission will receive a presentation from Denise Duffy & Associates on the Annual Monitoring Report for the North Dunes Habitat Restoration Project. The report covers fiscal years 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24. The commission will also receive monthly reports from the City Forester and Acting Public Works Director.

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Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 16:30

City Council

City Council to approve $168,360 construction contract for Sunset Center cottages

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will consider several resolutions, including two new memoranda of understanding with LIUNA/UPEC Local 792, a salary range amendment to incorporate cost‑of‑living adjustments, and a $168,360 construction contract with Pro‑Ex Construction for window repairs at the Sunset Center Cottages. The council will also review the architect services RFP for the Harrison Memorial Library renovation, receive an update on the city’s accessory dwelling unit ordinance, and discuss a policy to balance pickleball and tennis use at Forest Hill Park.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024 · 16:30

City Council

City Council to approve $226,297 marketing contract and other resolutions

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will adopt routine consent agenda items and vote on four resolutions. One resolution creates a Police Services Supervisor position and salary range. Another grants three free use days of the Sunset Cultural Center theater for school festivals in Spring 2025. A third authorizes a destination‑marketing agreement with the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau for up to $226,297 for fiscal year 2024‑2025. The final resolution approves a $5,645.25 refund of design‑study application fees to Christopher and Karen Wager.

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Mon Jul 29, 2024 · 09:00

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

Board to review and forward updated architect RFP for library renovation

The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees will review the updated Request for Proposals (RFP #2024-25-001) for architectural services for the library renovation. After discussion, the Board will remand the RFP to the City Council for final review and approval. The agenda also notes a pending draft funding agreement with the Carmel Public Library Foundation and a pending review of the Architect Review Committee member list.

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Wed Jul 24, 2024 · 09:00

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

Board reviews architect RFP and funding agreement for library renovation

The Harrison Memorial Library Board will receive a report from the Master Plan ad hoc committee and review the Request for Proposals for architect services for the library renovation, along with the funding agreement with the Carmel Public Library Foundation. It will also consider a resolution to invest monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and discuss the communications plan for ending the Hoopla service. Additional items include the FY 2022‑23 audit report, approval of June 26 minutes, and reports from the librarian and the foundation.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024 · 15:30

Forest and Beach Commission

Public hearing for Monterey pine tree removal at San Carlos and 11th Avenue

The Commission will hold a public hearing to consider removing one Monterey pine tree under permit 24-141. The meeting also includes reviews of the June 2024 City Forester and Public Works reports. A site tour of the corner of San Carlos and 11th Avenue is scheduled prior to the meeting.

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Wed Jul 10, 2024 · 16:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider 12,736-sq-ft mixed-use development at Dolores and 7th

The Commission will review several residential and commercial development proposals. This includes a public hearing for a mixed-use project with apartments and commercial space, along with design studies for new homes on Santa Fe Street.

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