Carmel-by-the-Sea public meetings in 2025

Community Activities Commission

The Community Activities Commission will consider approval of the minutes from the November 18, 2025 special meeting. It will receive after‑action reports on the 54th Annual Homecrafters’ Marketplace and Holiday Celebration. The commission will discuss its mission statement and adopt the meeting dates for 2026.

• Approve minutes for the November 18, 2025 special meeting
• Receive after‑action reports on the 54th Annual Homecrafters’ Marketplace and Holiday Celebration
• Discuss the Community Activities Commission mission statement
• Adopt the 2026 meeting dates of the Community Activities Commission

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will hold a public hearing to discuss removing the Pine Terrace Apartments from the city's inventory of historic resources. The board will also receive a project update and conduct a site tour for the Harrison Memorial Library.

• Public hearing on removing Pine Terrace Apartments (southwest corner of Mission and 3rd Avenues) from the Carmel Inventory of Historic Resources
• Presentation and feedback session for the Harrison Memorial Library project (northeast corner of Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Street)
• Tour of inspection for the Harrison Memorial Library project site

Forest and Beach Commission

The Forest and Beach Commission will meet to discuss the formation of a beach adaptation working group and fuel management at the Mission Trail Nature Preserve. The meeting includes an on-site tour of the South East Corner of Mountain View Ave & Crespi Ave/Forest Road.

• Formation of Carmel Beach Adaptation Working Group
• Mission Trail Nature Preserve Fuel Management Update
• Adoption of 2026 meeting dates
• November 2025 Forester's Report
• Public Works Directors Report for November 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several design studies and appeals. The body is considering a variety of residential modifications and a commercial sign permit.

• DS 25139 (Kshire Property Investments LLC): Demolition of a 1,248-sq-ft home and shed to build a 3,292-sq-ft home and 800-sq-ft ADU on Monte Verde Street
• APP 25328 (Coria): Appeal by Jerome and Rose Politzer regarding a fence, retaining wall, and landscaping on Mission Street
• DS 25126 (Chroman): Installation of an arbor, fence, and driveway gate on Mission Street
• DS 25244 (Del Santo): Window replacement, reroofing, and siding updates at Casanova Street and 8th Avenue
• SI 25276 (Halore): Permit for three hanging signs at Carmel Plaza

The commission approved its routine consent agenda and directed staff to amend Use Permit No. UP 93-45 to a full‑line restaurant. It denied appeal APP 25328, upholding the director’s landscape‑plan approval for the fence and retaining wall. The commission also approved categorical exemptions for three design‑study projects and a sign permit, and postponed the Kshire Property Investments project for further revisions.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with option 5 to amend Use Permit UP 93-45 to a full‑line restaurant (4-0)
• Denied appeal APP 25328, upholding landscape‑plan check for fence and retaining wall (4-0)
• Approved Track 1 Design Study DS 25126 (Chroman) as categorically exempt (4-0)
• Continued DS 25139 (Kshire Property Investments) to a later date for revisions (4-0)
• Approved Track 1 Design Study DS 25244 (Del Santo) as categorically exempt (4-0)
• Approved Sign Permit SI 25276 (Halore) for three hanging signs (4-0)

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees will consider several routine items, including approval of the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes and reports from the Librarian and Treasurer. The Board will receive a progress update on the Library Restoration Project and a report from the Carmel Public Library Foundation. The primary decision is the FY 2025-2026 budget adjustment to increase Pacific Library Partnership delivery services for resource sharing with Pacific Grove and Monterey Public Libraries.

• Approve minutes for the October 22, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive the Librarian's report for October 2025
• Receive the Treasurer's report for October 2025 and approve the check register for August‑October 2025
• Receive a progress report on the Harrison Memorial Library Restoration Project
• Approve FY 2025-2026 budget adjustment to increase Pacific Library Partnership delivery services

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances, including a proposal to prohibit pickleball and other paddle sports in Forest Hill Park and related CEQA exemptions. Staff will update the council on the standard street addresses implementation and recommend a CEQA exemption for the address ordinance. The council will receive the first tri‑annual budget report for FY 2025‑2026 and consider a resolution approving an at‑will employment agreement for Acting City Administrator Brandon Swanson.

• First Reading of Ordinance 2025-005 adding Chapter 12.50 to prohibit pickleball in Forest Hill Park, with CEQA exemption recommendations
• First Reading of Ordinance 2025-006 amending address identification provisions in the Municipal Code
• Receive the First Tri‑Annual Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2025‑2026
• Consider Resolution 2025-102 approving an at‑will employment agreement with Acting City Administrator Brandon Swanson

City Council

The City Council will vote on two contract amendments: one to increase the Veronica Tam & Associates consultant agreement to $77,249 and extend it to Dec. 31, 2026, and another to authorize a Janitorial Services Agreement with Pureserve up to $149,000 for Jan. 1–June 30, 2026. The meeting also includes a presentation on the StreetSaver Pavement Management System and an update on the Design Traditions 1.5 Project. Routine consent‑agenda items such as recent meeting minutes and monthly reports will be adopted without discussion unless a council member requests separate consideration.

• Resolution 2025-100: amend consultant agreement with Veronica Tam & Associates to $77,249, term extended to Dec. 31, 2026
• Resolution 2025-101: amend Janitorial Services Agreement with Pureserve, not‑to‑exceed $149,000 for Jan. 1–June 30, 2026
• Presentation on the StreetSaver Pavement Management System by Nichols Consulting Engineers
• Update and staff feedback on the Design Traditions 1.5 Project
• Adoption of November 3 and 4 meeting minutes and October 2025 reports on the consent agenda

Traffic Safety Committee

The Traffic Safety Committee will conduct second reviews of several No Parking sign requests and a proposed ordinance banning electric and motorized bicycles in Mission Trail Nature Preserve. It will also consider removal of landscape bump outs, evaluate a request for temporary speed bumps, discuss converting certain two‑way streets to one‑way, and examine AB 413 parking impacts and a dog‑control posting request.

• Second review of No Parking signs on the south side of Seventh Avenue between Carmelo Street and San Antonio Avenue
• Second review of No Parking signs in the center median of Junipero Street between Eighth Avenue and Twelfth Avenue
• Second review of a new ordinance prohibiting electric/motorized bicycles in Mission Trail Nature Preserve
• Review a request to remove the landscape bump out on the northeast corner of San Carlos Street and Fifth Avenue
• Review a request for temporary speed bumps at Scenic Drive and Thirteenth Avenue

Community Activities Commission

The Community Activities Commission will vote to approve the minutes of its October 14, 2025 regular meeting. Commissioners will receive after‑action reports on the 10th Annual Pumpkin Roll, Halloween Parade, the city’s 109th Birthday Bash, the Carmel High School Shoe Parade, and Veterans Day. The commission will also discuss upcoming community‑activities events.

• Approve the minutes for the October 14, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive after‑action reports on the Pumpkin Roll, Halloween Parade, 109th Birthday Bash, Shoe Parade, and Veterans Day
• Discuss upcoming community‑activities events

Traffic Safety Committee

The Traffic Safety Committee will conduct a tour of inspection at five specific locations. The committee will review old business and discussion items at these sites.

• Junipero between 8th and 12th
• 7th between Carmelo and San Antonio
• San Carlos and 5th
• Lincoln and 8th
• Scenic and 13th

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a presentation on the current draft of the revised Design Guidelines, known as Design Traditions 1.5. Commissioners will provide feedback on the document's form and function to be shared with the City Council.

• Public hearing to provide feedback on the draft Design Traditions 1.5 Design Guidelines

The commission received a presentation on the draft Design Guidelines (Design Traditions 1.5) and gathered public comments. No approvals, denials, or other formal actions were taken. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025.

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will adopt its 2026 meeting calendar and approve minutes from the October 28, 2025 special meeting. It will hold public hearings on two projects: a design consistency review for the Rockwell House (DS 25240) and the removal of the Pine Terrace Apartments from the Carmel Inventory of Historic Resources (HE 25065). The board will also set the date for its next regular meeting on December 15, 2025.

• Adopt 2026 Historic Resources Board Calendar
• Approve October 28, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
• Public hearing on DS 25240 (Ramos) – design consistency for Rockwell House at San Antonio & 12th Avenues
• Public hearing on HE 25065 (Pine Terrace HOA) – removal of Pine Terrace Apartments from historic inventory at Mission St & 3rd Ave
• Schedule next regular meeting for December 15, 2025

Forest and Beach Commission

The Forest and Beach Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a tree removal permit. The body will also discuss beach tents, a socio-economic analysis of Carmel Beach, and signage for the Carmel Scenic Pathway.

• Public hearing for Tree Evaluation Permit Application 25-262 to remove one coast live oak tree at Santa Fe Street 4 Southwest of 4th Avenue
• Discussion of Beach Tent Presentation
• Review of Carmel Beach Socio-Economic Analysis Report
• Discussion of informational signage along Carmel Scenic Pathway
• Presentation of Tree Fine Ad-Hoc Committee Initial Implementation Guide

Planning Commission

The commission will adopt routine items on the consent agenda, including recent meeting minutes and the 2026 commission calendar. It will consider time‑extension requests for the Britton and Hofsas House developments. The body will hold public hearings on concept design studies for four residential projects and review a combined concept and final design study for the Lim project.

• Adopt October 8 and October 20 meeting minutes and the October 2025 activity report.
• Approve the 2026 Planning Commission calendar.
• Consider time extensions for the Britton (Santa Fe St) and Hofsas House (San Carlos St) projects.
• Review combined Concept and Final Design Study for the Lim project on North Casanova St.
• Public hearings on Concept Design Studies for projects DS 25153 (Lincoln St), DS 24046 (Carmelo St), DS 25019 (Carmelo St), and DS 25095 (Camino Real).

The commission adopted the consent agenda, which included the October meeting minutes, the October activity report and the adoption of the 2026 Planning Commission calendar. It also approved a time‑extension for the Hofsas House project and design‑study approvals for the Wong, Van Selow, Teresi (after revision) and McWhorter projects. All votes were recorded with the listed commissioners.

• Approved consent agenda (items 1‑4, 5, 7) – AYES: Ahlborn, Karapetkov, Locke, LePage
• Approved TE 25261 (Hofsas House) time extension – AYES: Ahlborn, Karapetkov, LePage; ABSTAINED: Locke
• Approved DS 25018 (Wong) design study – AYES: Ahlborn, Karapetkov, Locke, LePage
• Approved DS 25153 (Van Selow) design study as “Not a Project” under CEQA – AYES: Karapetkov, Locke, LePage; ABSTAINED: Ahlborn
• Approved DS 24046 (Teresi) design study after revision – AYES: Karapetkov, Locke, LePage; NOES: Ahlborn
• Approved DS 25019 (McWhorter) design study – AYES: Ahlborn, Karapetkov, Locke, LePage

City Council

The Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea City Council will hold a special closed‑session meeting after the regular meeting to consider a public employee appointment for the City Administrator position. No other agenda items are listed. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda, and the meeting will be conducted in person and via Zoom.

• Closed‑session appointment of City Administrator (public employee appointment)

City Council

The City Council will discuss regulations for sports courts in Forest Hill Park and review amendments to the 6th Cycle Housing Element. The body will also consider a construction contract for fire station upgrades and policies regarding water quality and downtown speed limits.

• Introduction of an ordinance regulating tennis and pickleball courts in Forest Hill Park
• Construction contract with Avila Construction Company for $143,335.26 for the Fire Station Upgrade Project
• Proposed policy and ordinance prohibiting new installations of architectural copper to protect water quality
• Review of draft amendments to the 6th Cycle Housing Element for HCD submittal
• Discussion on retaining a traffic engineer for a downtown speed limit study

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially adopt an amended water allocation policy. The body is also reviewing the 2025 Car Week After Action Report and updates to the Emergency Operations Plan.

• Resolution 2025-097: Adopting an Amended Water Allocation Policy (CMC 17.50.030)
• Resolution 2025-095: Agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk offset shaving up to $173,804
• Resolution 2025-096: Agreement with Technology Integration Group for detection and response services up to $92,937
• Resolution 2025-093: Budget amendment of $17,514.09 for City Art Preservation groundwork grant funds
• Resolution 2025-092: Request for Girls on the Run Family 5K on January 10, 2026, including street and parking lot closures

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will conduct a site tour and public hearings to determine if proposed changes to historic properties meet Secretary of the Interior's Standards. The board will also consider removing one property from the city's historic inventory.

• DS 25240 (Ramos): After-the-fact revisions to the 'Rockwell House' at San Antonio and 12th Avenues
• DS 25103 (Del Mar Carmel, LLC): 408-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit and site improvements at the 'George Graft House' on Scenic Road
• HE 25242 (French): Proposed removal of the 'Unit House' at Torres Street from the Carmel Inventory of Historic Resources
• Adoption of the 2026 Historic Resources Board Calendar

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees will review the FY 2023‑24 audit report and approve the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. Trustees will receive the September 2025 Librarian’s Report, a progress update on the library restoration project, and a report from the Carmel Public Library Foundation. The board will then recommend approval of an agreement with the Cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove to share public library resources.

• Receive the Fiscal Year 2023‑24 audit report and presentation
• Approve the minutes from the September 24, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive the Librarian’s Report for September 2025
• Receive a progress report on the Harrison Memorial Library Restoration Project
• Recommend approval of the resource‑sharing agreement with Monterey and Pacific Grove

Other Community Meeting

The Carmel Forest Master Plan Steering Committee will meet on October 21, 2025 to review the draft Carmel Forest Master Plan. The meeting will be held in person at City Council Chambers and via Zoom, with public comment allowed on agenda items. No specific decisions or actions are listed beyond the review.

• Review of the Draft of the Carmel Forest Master Plan
• Public comment period for agenda items

Planning Commission

The commission will review and receive public comment on draft amendments to the City’s adopted 6th‑cycle Housing Element. The amendments focus on programs such as hotel‑to‑residential transfer of development rights, accessory dwelling units, religious facilities, live/work, and mixed‑income incentives. After commission review, the changes will be forwarded to the City Council and then to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for formal review.

• Review and public comment on draft 6th‑cycle Housing Element amendments (Chapter 2 and Appendix C)
• Discussion of hotel‑to‑residential transfer of development rights program
• Discussion of accessory dwelling units program
• Discussion of religious facilities, live/work, and mixed‑income incentive programs

Historic Resources Board

The regular Historic Resources Board meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers was cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted at City Hall, the Harrison Memorial Library, the post office, and on the city website. The board’s next regular meeting is set for November 17, 2025.

• Regular meeting scheduled for Oct 20, 2025 canceled; next meeting Nov 17, 2025

Community Activities Commission

The Community Activities Commission will review after-action reports for Car Week, the 62nd Annual Sandcastle Contest, and Community Day. The body will also receive presentations for two proposed 2026 events.

• 2025 Car Week After Action Report
• Girls on the Run Family 5K presentation for January 10, 2026
• Carmel Chamber of Commerce Putts for Paws Mini Golf Tournament presentation for February 10, 2026, in Devendorf Park
• 62nd Annual Sandcastle Contest and Community Day after-action reports

Forest and Beach Commission

The Forest and Beach Commission will adopt the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes, hear a presentation on the Year 9 Annual Monitoring Report for the North Dunes Habitat Restoration Project (CDP 16‑315) for fiscal year 2024‑25, consider the Tree Fine Ad‑Hoc Committee scope of work, and receive the August and September 2025 forester’s report and the Public Works Department September 2025 director’s report.

• Approve meeting minutes from August 7, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Presentation of Year 9 Annual Monitoring Report for North Dunes Habitat Restoration Project (CDP 16‑315), FY 2024‑25
• Review Tree Fine Ad‑Hoc Committee Scope of Work
• Review August and September 2025 Forester’s Report
• Review Public Works Department September 2025 Director’s Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Director Referral concerning the permit and operation history of A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar and will consider an amendment to UP 93-45 for the property at Ocean Avenue 3 southwest of San Carlos Street. The commission will also consider design study referrals for a remodel at 5855 Junipero Avenue, a roof and siding modification on San Carlos Street, and a second sign permit for Brunello Cucinelli in Carmel Plaza. Routine consent‑agenda items such as meeting minutes and monthly activity reports will be adopted without discussion.

• Director Referral: review of A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar permit and amendment to UP 93-45 (Ocean Ave 3 SW of San Carlos St, Central Commercial zone).
• DS 25162: remodel of a one‑story residence with a 148‑sf addition, 57‑sf covered entry, 264‑sf detached garage, and roof replacement at 5855 Junipero Ave (R‑1 zone).
• DS 23‑137: increase roof height and add gables, modify siding and roof form for a single‑family home on San Carlos St 5 SW of 13th Ave (R‑1 zone).
• SI 25148: second sign permit for Brunello Cucinelli retail space, Carmel Plaza, SW corner of Ocean and Junipero Avenues, Central Commercial zone and Downtown Conservation Overlay.
• Consent agenda: adoption of September meeting minutes and August/September 2025 monthly activity reports.

City Council

The Carmel City Council will consider ordinances to restrict pickleball play in Forest Hill Park pending a study on noise mitigation and approve a $136,185 construction contract for a fire station upgrade.

• Consideration of ordinances to prohibit pickleball pending sound attenuation study
• Approval of $136,185 construction contract for Fire Station Upgrade Project
• Consideration of an amended Water Allocation Policy
• Consideration of a comprehensive Street Address Program
• Acceptance of 2025 Emergency Operations Plan updates

City Council

The City Council will consider a professional services agreement with Opticos for up to $212,290 to develop design standards for accessory dwelling units, multifamily, and mixed‑use residential projects. The body will also discuss a Mills Act policy presentation, a memorandum of understanding with Monterey Regional Waste Management, and adopt routine items on the consent agenda. Closed‑session meetings will address litigation, a school property lease negotiation, and police labor negotiations.

• Resolution 2025-085: Authorize a not‑to‑exceed $212,290 contract with Opticos for ADU and multifamily design standards
• Resolution 2025-084: Authorize a $3,611.25 refund of a design review application fee to Esperanza Carmel Commercial LLC
• Resolution 2025-083: Authorize purchase of a 2025 Ford F‑550 utility bucket truck for $196,173
• Resolution 2025-086: Approve a memorandum of understanding with Monterey Regional Waste Management District (ReGen Monterey)
• Presentation on the Mills Act to discuss potential policy amendment options

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public workshop to gather feedback on a revised draft ordinance amending Title 17 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. The commission will also provide an update on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Amendment.

• Public workshop on revised draft ordinance amending Title 17 relating to Accessory Dwelling Units
• Update on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Amendment

The meeting record contains only procedural entries and repeated Docusign envelope IDs. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Harrison Memorial Library Board will receive the Fiscal Year 2023‑24 audit report and a presentation from auditor Sheldon Chavan, C.P.A. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting and receive the Librarian's Report for August 2025. Additional items include a progress report on the library restoration project and a report from the Carmel Public Library Foundation.

• Receive FY 2023‑24 audit report and presentation from auditor Sheldon Chavan, C.P.A.
• Approve minutes of the August 27, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive the Librarian's Report for August 2025
• Receive a progress report on the Harrison Memorial Library Restoration Project
• Receive a report from the Carmel Public Library Foundation on recent activities

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will hold a public hearing on DS 25240 (Ramos), a request to determine consistency with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Design for alterations to the historic Rockwell House at San Antonio and 12th Avenue. The board will also adopt routine consent agenda items, including minutes from the July 21 and August 18 meetings. Public comment will be accepted before the hearing, and the meeting will be conducted in person and via Zoom.

• DS 25240 (Ramos): public hearing on consistency determination for Rockwell House alterations
• Consent agenda: adoption of July 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: adoption of August 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The board cancelled the planned tour because a quorum was not present. A motion to approve the consent agenda, which included the July 21 and August 18, 2025 meeting minutes, passed unanimously (3-0). The board was unable to address DS 25240 (Ramos) and tabled the item for a later meeting due to lack of quorum.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 3-0)
• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 3-0)
• Tabled consideration of DS 25240 (Ramos) due to lack of quorum

Forest and Beach Commission

The Forest and Beach Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this meeting. The next regular meeting is set for October 9, 2025.

• Cancellation of the September 11, 2025 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a Track 1 Design Review Referral, Use Permit, and Coastal Development Permit for alterations to an existing hotel, adding a kitchen and bar, at the northwest corner of San Carlos and 4th Avenue. The meeting also includes public hearings on several residential design studies and a water resources allocation recommendation. A consent agenda will adopt routine items such as the August 13 meeting minutes.

• Track 1 Design Review Referral, Use Permit, and Coastal Development Permit for PRG Carmel LLC/Svendsgaard Inn at San Carlos & 4th Avenue
• Concept Design Study for demolition and new two‑story residence at Camino Real & 7th Avenue (DS 25095)
• Final Design Study and Coastal Development Permit for 411‑sq‑ft addition on Casanova Street (DS 23-005)
• Water Management Program recommendation for allocation of water resources
• Design Study Referral for a 400‑sq‑ft accessory dwelling unit on Trail View near Flanders Way (DS 25018)

The meeting minutes consist solely of repeated Docusign Envelope ID entries. No actions, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded. Therefore, the commission did not make any substantive decisions during this session.

City Council

The City Council will discuss contracts for road paving and fire services, as well as plans for police and public works facilities. The body is also reviewing design standards for residential housing and a revised disability accommodation policy.

• Resolution 2025-077: $2,778,378 construction contract with Coastal Paving & Excavating Inc. for the Conglomerate Paving Project FY 24-25
• Resolution 2025-079: Contract with City of Monterey for fire and ambulance services
• Resolution 2025-078: Approval of reduced square footage and RFP for Police and Public Works Facilities architectural services
• Resolution 2025-080: $180,000 agreement with Opticos Design, Inc. for accessory dwelling unit and multifamily residential design standards
• Resolution 2025-081: Revised Reasonable Accommodation policy and procedure (C11-01) for housing access

Community Activities Commission

The Community Activities Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the August 5, 2025, Special Meeting and discuss upcoming community events and staffing needs. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Approval of the August 5, 2025, Special Meeting minutes
• Discussion of upcoming Community Activities events and staffing needs

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval for the JB Pastor Building project. The Council will also review routine consent items, including vehicle purchases and policy revisions.

• Appeal 25115 regarding Design Review, Use Permit, and Lot Merger for the JB Pastor Building at Dolores Street southeast of 7th Avenue
• Purchase of two electric 2025 Ford F-150 Lightnings for $121,857.56
• Revisions to City Policy C89-02 concerning Council meetings and agenda distribution
• Designation of 2025 Holiday Closure from December 24, 2025, through January 2, 2026

City Council

The City Council will hold a special community workshop to hear a research update from the Street Address Working Group. No actions or votes will be taken during this meeting. The public may comment in person or via Zoom.

• Street Address Workgroup Research Update & Community Workshop

City Council

The City Council will conduct an on-site tour of pickleball courts on Lorca Lane. Following the tour, the Council will discuss the Pickleball Policy adopted by the Forest and Beach Commission to determine next steps and potential changes to the municipal code.

• Tour of inspection: Pickleball Courts on Lorca Lane, between Junipero Street and Camino Del Monte
• Review and discussion of the Pickleball Policy adopted by the Forest and Beach Commission

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees will review several routine reports, including the FY 2023‑24 audit, librarian and treasurer reports, and a progress update on the library restoration project. The board will also approve the June 24, 2025 special meeting minutes and the year‑end budget for FY 2024‑2025. Finally, trustees will consider a resolution to authorize investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund.

• Receive the Fiscal Year 2023‑24 audit report
• Approve the minutes for the June 24, 2025 special meeting
• Receive the Treasurer's Report for June and July 2025 and approve the check register for those months
• Receive a progress report on the Harrison Memorial Library Restoration Project
• Consider a resolution authorizing the investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to facilitate a community workshop on street address research. No votes or official actions are scheduled to be taken during this session.

• Street Address Workgroup Research Update & Community Workshop
• Public comment via Zoom or in person
• Hybrid meeting format available

Traffic Safety Committee

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Traffic Safety Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers was cancelled. The notice was posted at City Hall, the Harrison Memorial Library, the Carmel Post Office, and on the city website. The next regular meeting is set for November 26, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.

Forest and Beach Commission

The Forest and Beach Commission will consider routine consent agenda items, hear a July Public Works Director’s report, receive an informational presentation on the Carmel Fire Defense Plan, discuss a recommendation to create a Tree Protection Ad‑Hoc, and review the July 2025 Foresters Report.

• Approve meeting minutes from June 12, 2025, and July 10, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Public Works Director’s report for July 2025
• Informational presentation of the Carmel Fire Defense Plan by Monterey Fire Department
• Discuss recommendation to create a Tree Protection Ad‑Hoc
• July 2025 Foresters Report

Design Traditions 1.5 Steering Committee

The Design Traditions 1.5 Steering Committee will discuss community and committee feedback on the current draft of the Residential Design Guidelines. The meeting will also cover upcoming presentations of the draft to the Planning Commission and City Council. No formal decisions are listed; the focus is on gathering input and planning next steps.

• Community and steering committee feedback on the draft Residential Design Guidelines
• Preparation for upcoming presentations of the draft to the Planning Commission
• Preparation for upcoming presentations of the draft to the City Council

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will hold a public hearing to consider a preliminary determination that the property on the west side of Junipero between 5th and 6th Avenues is historically ineligible. The board will also consider consistency determinations for accessibility upgrades at the Carmel Mission Basilica (3080 Rio Road) and for in‑kind window, siding, door, and roof replacements at the Louise P. Murphy House at Camino Real and 12th Avenue. Public comment will be accepted before each agenda item.

• HE 25120 – Preliminary historic ineligibility determination for Profeta property, APN 010-098-005/006.
• DR 25181 – Consistency determination for accessibility upgrades at Carmel Mission Basilica, 3080 Rio Road, APN 009-531-003-000.
• DS 25197 – Consistency determination for in‑kind window, siding, door, and roof replacements at Louise P. Murphy House, NE corner of Camino Real & 12th Ave, APN 010-273-006-000.

The Historic Resources Board issued a preliminary determination of historic ineligibility for the Profeta property on Junipero Avenue (4-0-1 vote). It approved a resolution finding the Carmel Mission Basilica upgrades consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s accessibility standards (5-0 vote). It also approved a resolution finding the window, shingle, door and roof replacements at the Louise P. Murphy House consistent with historic standards, with conditions (4-0-1 vote).

• Preliminary historic ineligibility for Profeta property (4-0-1)
• Approved accessibility‑upgrade consistency for Carmel Mission Basilica (5-0)
• Approved consistency for window, shingle, door and roof replacements at Louise P. Murphy House (4-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda of routine items such as the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes and June and July 2025 activity reports. The commission will hold public hearings on five development proposals, including design studies for a garage/ADU at Casanova Street, a fence on Lincoln Street, a 411‑sq‑ft home addition on Casanova Street, window and door replacements on North San Antonio, and a mixed‑use renovation at the historic Aucourt Commercial Block on Lincoln Street. The mixed‑use project seeks a sixth residential unit and a fourth retail unit in the Central Commercial zone and Downtown Conservation District.

• DS 25078 (Casanova All the Way LLC): Track One Design Study and Coastal Development Permit for demolition of an existing garage and guest house and construction of a new garage and ADU at the northeast corner of Casanova Street and 13th Avenue (APN 010-175-011-000).
• DS 25196 (Rainey): Track 1 Design Study for after‑the‑fact construction of a fence taller than six feet on Lincoln Street 5 southeast of 10th Avenue (APN 010-182-004-000).
• DS 23-005 (Schwartz‑Young): Final Design Study and Coastal Development Permit for a 411‑square‑foot addition to a residence at Casanova Street 10 northeast of Ocean Avenue (APN 010-214-024-000).
• DS 25169 (Dowler): Track 1 Design Study for replacing wood windows and doors with aluminum frames at North San Antonio 3 northeast of 4th Avenue (APN 010-242-011-000).
• DR 24087 & UP 25188 (Esperanza Carmel Commercial, LLC): Design Review and Use Permit for rehabilitating existing buildings and adding a sixth residential unit and a fourth retail unit at Lincoln Street 3 southwest of Ocean Avenue in the Central Commercial zone and Downtown Conservation District (APN 010-191-001-000).

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the July 9 meeting minutes and the June and July 2025 activity reports. It also approved a design study and coastal permit for a new garage and accessory dwelling unit at the historic Connolly-Search House on Casanova Street. Additional items approved included continuances for two design studies, approval of window replacement requirements for a Dowler residence, and approval of a design review and use permit for a mixed‑use project at the historic Aucourt Commercial Block.

• Approved July 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 activity report (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 activity report (unanimous)
• Approved DS 25078 (Casanova All the Way LLC) for garage and ADU at Connolly-Search House (unanimous)
• Continued DS 25196 (Rainey) fencing design study to a future date (unanimous)
• Continued DS 23-005 (Schwartz-Young) addition design study to a future date (unanimous)
• Approved DS 25169 (Dowler) window and door replacement with steel requirement (unanimous)
• Approved DR 24087 & UP 25188 (Esperanza Carmel Commercial, LLC) for mixed‑use renovation and new units (unanimous)

Community Activities Commission

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Community Activities Commission will hold a special meeting on August 7, 2025 for Brown Act training on California’s Open Meetings Act. The training will be facilitated by Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP and is open to the public. The meeting will be conducted in person and via Zoom, with a live stream on the city’s YouTube channel. No official action will be taken at this meeting.

• Brown Act Training for Board and Commission Members, facilitated by Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP

Community Activities Commission

The Community Activities Commission will hold its annual election of a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025. It will consider approval of the minutes from the July 8, 2025 regular meeting and the July 29, 2025 special meeting. The commission will also discuss plans to relaunch the Community Activities Commission.

• Election of Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2025 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from July 29, 2025 special meeting
• Discussion of relaunching the Community Activities Commission

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will adopt three routine consent‑agenda items, including a paid parental‑leave ordinance, a salary‑schedule resolution, and an update to the Monterey Regional Stormwater Management Program MOA. The council will then discuss and vote on two major resolutions: one to reduce square footage for police and public‑works facilities and to authorize an RFP for architectural services, and another to add stop signs at 5th Avenue and San Carlos Street with a six‑month traffic impact study. An employee‑parking update will also be received.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-003 adding paid parental leave to the municipal code
• Approve Resolution 2025-069 confirming the current salary schedule for multiple employee units
• Approve Resolution 2025-070 updating the Monterey Regional Stormwater Management Program Memorandum of Agreement
• Approve Resolution 2025-072 reducing square footage for police and public works facilities and authorizing an RFP for architectural services
• Approve Resolution 2025-071 installing additional stop signs at 5th Avenue and San Carlos Street and directing a six‑month traffic impact report

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will consider several routine actions on the consent agenda, including a equipment purchase and policy updates. Council members will also hear a public appeal concerning the Esperanza Carmel Commercial development on Dolores Street. The meeting includes a tour of the JB Pastor Building site before the formal session begins.

• Resolution 2025-064: Purchase of a Caterpillar 255 Compact Track Loader from Quinn Company for $119,485.08
• Resolution 2025-065: Approve revisions to City Policy C89-02 governing council meetings and agenda distribution
• Resolution 2025-066: Authorize alcohol consumption on public property and erect tents for the Carmel Woman's Club Centennial Celebration on Sept. 20, 2025
• Resolution 2025-067: Extend the Professional Services Agreement with Traffic Patterns, LLC through June 30, 2028, with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $45,000
• Public Hearing (APP 25115): Appeal of Planning Commission approvals for the Esperanza Carmel Commercial JB Pastor Building project on Dolores Street

The council approved the consent agenda items 1, 3 and 6 by a 5‑0 vote. It continued four consent agenda items to the August 5 meeting. The council unanimously upheld the appeal on parking and landscaping, directing the project back to the Planning Commission. A motion to continue the appeal hearing to the September 8, 2025 council meeting was also approved 3‑0.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1, 3, and 6 (5-0 vote)
• Continued Consent Agenda items 2, 4, 5, and 7 to August 5, 2025
• Upheld appeal on parking and landscaping, remanding project to Planning Commission (3-0 vote)
• Approved motion to continue appeal hearing to September 8, 2025 meeting (3-0 vote)

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will hold an on‑site inspection tour of the property at 2 Dolores Street, southeast of 7th Avenue (Esperanza Carmel Commercial – JB Pastor Building). The public is invited to attend. After the tour the council will adjourn the meeting.

• Tour of inspection at 2 Dolores St SE of 7th Ave (Esperanza Carmel Commercial – JB Pastor Building)
• Public invited to attend the inspection tour
• Meeting adjourns after the tour

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider revisions to the Reasonable Accommodation Policy and a resolution regarding basement space measurements. The body will also review use permits for a restaurant and a cosmetic store, as well as residential design studies.

• Reasonable Accommodation Policy (C11-01) updates for General Plan Housing Element implementation
• Use Permit (UP 25150) for a new Specialty Restaurant on San Carlos Street
• Use Permit (UP 25024) for a new Cosmetic Store on Lincoln Street
• Design Study (DS 25017) for a new 1,795-square-foot residence on Santa Rita Street
• Design Study (DS 25126) for a new wall and driveway gate on Mission Street

The Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, which included a use permit for Gelato by the Sea. It adopted a resolution recommending the City Council adopt a revised Reasonable Accommodation Policy that adds a deed restriction. The commission also approved a director’s interpretation on measuring basement floor area. A resolution finding the Hobbs Concept Design Study not a CEQA project was approved, though the vote tally was not recorded.

• Approved consent agenda (including UP 25150 Gelato by the Sea) (5-0)
• Approved resolution recommending City Council adopt revised Reasonable Accommodation Policy with deed restriction (5-0)
• Approved resolution accepting Director’s interpretation for basement floor‑area measurement (5-0)
• Approved resolution finding Concept Design Study DS 25017 not a CEQA project (vote tally not recorded)

City Council

The council will vote on several actions, including ratifying a new appointment to the Harrison Memorial Library Board and approving a professional services agreement for the library's Centennial Restoration. It will also consider an encroachment permit for the Dolores Street commercial water main replacement and a $140,000 amendment to the Janitorial Services Agreement with Pureserve. Additional items include reports on new stop signs, a downtown valet‑parking pilot, the Police and Public Works Building Project, and a first‑reading ordinance adding paid parental leave to the municipal code.

• Resolution 2025-062: appoint Billy Farina to the Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees
• Resolution 2025-063: professional services agreement with Moore Ruble Yudell Architects for the Centennial Restoration of the Harrison Memorial Library
• Encroachment Permit with Special Conditions for the Dolores Street Commercial Water Main Replacement Project
• Resolution 2025-061: amendment to the Janitorial Services Agreement with Pureserve, not‑to‑exceed $140,000 for July‑Dec 2025
• Ordinance No. 2025-003: add paid parental leave provisions to the Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea Municipal Code

The council voted to postpone the Hanison Memorial Library Board appointment until August. It approved a professional services agreement with Moore Ruble Yudell Architects for the Harrison Memorial Library restoration, pending an updated schedule. An encroachment permit was approved for California American Water's Dolores Street water main replacement. The Janitorial Services Agreement with Pureserve was extended through Dec. 31, 2025 for up to $140,000. The council also gave consensus direction to proceed with the Traffic Safety Commission’s recommendation to add 16 stop signs in the commercial district.

• Postponed Hanison Memorial Library Board appointment until August (5-0-0-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Moore Ruble Yudell Architects for library restoration, subject to updated schedule (5-0-0-0)
• Approved encroachment permit for California American Water for Dolores Street water main replacement (5-0-0-0)
• Extended Janitorial Services Agreement with Pureserve to $140,000 through Dec 31 2025 (5-0-0-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with installation of 16 stop signs in the commercial district (consensus)

City Council

The Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea City Council will discuss a public hearing on an appeal for the Esperanza Carmel Commercial JB Pastor Building, adopt a fire‑hazard severity zone map ordinance, and vote on a resolution to purchase two new police vehicles. Additional items include a change order for on‑call tree services and a cost‑sharing agreement for Ocean Avenue pavement rehabilitation. Routine consent‑agenda items and closed‑session real‑property negotiations will also be considered.

• Public hearing (APP 25115) on appeal for the Esperanza Carmel Commercial – JB Pastor Building at Dolores St. (Lots 6, 8, 10, Block 91)
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-002 to adopt the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
• Resolution 2025-058 authorizing purchase of two new police vehicles per FY 2025/26 Budget
• Resolution 2025-060 authorizing Change Order No. 6 for On‑Call Tree Services Contracts (combined amount $0)
• Resolution 2025-046 cost‑sharing agreement for Ocean Avenue pavement rehabilitation ($400,000)

The City Council adopted the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map and approved the purchase of two new police vehicles, each with a unanimous 5‑0‑0‑0 vote. Councilmembers also continued the appeal on the Esperanza Carmel Commercial project to a meeting on August 4, 2025. The council moved to continue revisions to City Policy C89‑02 to a future meeting for further refinement.

• Continued appeal APP 25115 (Esperanza Carmel Commercial) to Aug 4, 2025 (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map (Item 4) (5-0-40)
• Approved purchase of two new police vehicles (Item 8) (5-0-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda items #1‑5 and #7‑10 (5-0-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-055 designating mayor delegates to LCAC (5-0-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-059 amending council appointments to MRTA Board (5-0-0-0)
• Continued Item 6 (policy revisions to City Policy C89‑02) to a future meeting (5-0-0-0)

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2025.

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for July 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers.

Forest and Beach Commission

The Forest and Beach Commission will approve the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting and receive the Public Works Director's Report for May 2025. Commissioners will discuss the Tenth Street Stairs and review the May 2025 Foresters Report. No other actions are scheduled for this regular meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes from May 8, 2025
• Public Works Director's Report for May 2025 (includes FY25‑26 budget $39,829,800 and $7,834,000 for capital improvements)
• Discussion of Tenth Street Stairs
• May 2025 Foresters Report
• Future agenda items: review of current tree fines and charges

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the Capital Improvement Program's consistency with the General Plan and provide direction on roofing materials, including metal roofs. The body will also hold public hearings on several residential design studies and window replacements.

• Final Design Study for a 2,435-square-foot two-story residence on 13th Avenue
• Concept Design Study for a 1,795-square-foot residence on Santa Rita Street
• Concept Design Study for a 134-square-foot addition and 457-square-foot ADU at 5th Avenue and Santa Fe Street
• Window replacement referrals for residences at 5th Avenue/Santa Fe Street and Santa Fe Street/8th Avenue
• Discussion on roofing materials, specifically metal roofs

The commission approved a resolution recommending the City Council adopt a new Roofing Material Policy for the entire city. It also approved a resolution finding the Capital Improvement Plan consistent with the General Plan and not a CEQA project. Two design‑study items were continued to future meetings.

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved resolution finding CIP consistent with General Plan and not a CEQA project (5‑0)
• Approved resolution recommending City Council adopt a citywide Roofing Material Policy (5‑0)
• Continued DS 25017 (Hobbs) concept design study to next regular meeting (5‑0)
• Continued DS 24298 (Gonzales) concept design study to an uncertain future date (5‑0)

City Council

The Carmel City Council will adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and appropriations limit, and introduce ordinances regarding fire hazard zones and paid parental leave. The Council will also approve a 4.19% rate increase for waste collection services.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Appropriations Limit
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-002 amending Municipal Code regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zones
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-003 adding Paid Parental Leave to Municipal Code
• Approval of 4.19% rate increase for GreenWaste Recovery solid waste services

The council approved the FY 2025‑26 appropriations limit (Resolution 2025‑053) with a unanimous 5‑0‑0‑0 vote. It also adopted the FY 2025‑26 Annual Operating and Capital Budget (Resolution 2025‑052) by the same unanimous vote. The council introduced the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map ordinance (Ordinance No. 2025‑002) and waived a full reading, approving it 5‑0‑0‑0. Additionally, the council approved a 4.19% rate increase for Greenwaste Recovery (Resolution 2025‑054) and directed amendments to the paid parental leave ordinance for a later reading.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 appropriations limit (5-0-0-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 Annual Operating and Capital Budget (5-0-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑002 (Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map) (5-0-0-0)
• Directed amendment and re‑reading of Paid Parental Leave ordinance (consensus)
• Approved 4.19% rate increase for Greenwaste Recovery (5-0-0-0)

City Council

At the June 2 special meeting the Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $400,000 cost‑sharing agreement with Monterey County for pavement rehabilitation on Ocean Avenue between Cabrillo Highway and Carpenter Street. The Council will also consider a $95,190.57 amendment to a construction contract with Coastal Paving & Excavating for drainage system repairs, a $78,000 amendment to a professional services agreement for payroll consulting, and a modification to the city’s financial policy guidelines. Additional items include ratifying appointments to various commissions and a presentation on parking management options.

• Resolution 2025-046 – cost‑sharing agreement for Ocean Avenue pavement rehabilitation, $400,000 budget
• Resolution 2025-044 – amendment to Coastal Paving & Excavating contract for drainage repairs, $95,190.57
• Resolution 2025-050 – amendment to Regional Government Services Authority professional services agreement, not‑to‑exceed $78,000
• Resolution 2025-048 – modification of Policy C94-01 “Financial Policies” updating budgetary guidelines and reserve policies
• Item 14 – discussion and direction on parking management options for the city

The Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea City Council approved the consent agenda items, including several budget and policy resolutions, with a unanimous 5‑0‑0 vote. It also approved an amendment to the drainage system construction contract for $95,190.57 and a $400,000 cost‑sharing agreement with Monterey County for Ocean Avenue pavement rehabilitation, each by 5‑0‑0. A substitute motion to appoint all recommended board members except Billy Farina passed 3‑2‑0. The council discussed parking management and policy revisions but took no formal vote on those items.

• Approved consent agenda items #1‑5 and #8‑11 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑044 amendment to construction contract for drainage repairs ($95,190.57) (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑046 cost‑sharing agreement for Ocean Avenue pavement rehabilitation ($400,000) (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted substitute appointment motion, appointing all recommended applicants except Billy Farina (3‑2‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑050 authorizing $78,000 professional services amendment (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑047 list of streets to be resurfaced FY 2025‑26 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑048 modifying City Financial Policies (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑049 land‑use regulatory jurisdiction agreement (5‑0‑0)

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Harrison Memorial Library Board will approve the minutes from the April 23 and May 7 meetings, receive the Librarian’s and Treasurer’s reports for April 2025, and adopt both the 2025‑2027 Strategic Plan and the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget. Two budget adjustments will be considered: $5,300 moved from Author Visit to Children’s bench seating re‑upholstery, and $1,500 moved from OCLC Cataloging to Teen Fiction for Teen Wonderbooks. The Board will also discuss the draft agreement with Moore Rubel Yudell for the library’s Centennial Restoration Project and receive a report from the Library Relocation Ad Hoc Committee.

• Adopt 2025‑2027 Strategic Plan
• Adopt FY 2025‑2026 budget
• Budget adjustment: $5,300 reallocated to Children’s bench seating re‑upholstery
• Budget adjustment: $1,500 reallocated to Teen Fiction for Teen Wonderbooks
• Discuss draft agreement for Harrison Memorial Library Centennial Restoration Project

Traffic Safety Committee

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Traffic Safety Committee will consider a second review of a stop‑sign request for eastbound Fifth Avenue at San Carlos Street. It will also discuss the effectiveness of recent pedestrian‑crossing signs and possible improvements at San Antonio and the Jane Powers Walkway. Additional items include requests for new No‑Parking signs on Junipero Street, changes to two‑hour parking in the Dolores Street loading zone, and an ordinance to prohibit electric/motorized bicycles in Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

• Second review of a stop‑sign request for eastbound Fifth Avenue at San Carlos Street
• Review of pedestrian‑crossing signs and potential crosswalk improvements at San Antonio and Jane Powers Walkway
• Request for additional No‑Parking signs in the center median of Junipero Street between Eight Avenue and Twelfth Avenue
• Request to remove the two‑hour parking restriction in the loading zone at the northeast corner of Dolores Street and Sixth Avenue
• Review of a proposed ordinance prohibiting electric/motorized bicycles in Mission Trail Nature Preserve

City Council

The City Council will receive the draft Council Priority Project List and give direction on it. Council members will hear a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 recommended budget and provide direction. They will also conduct a second review of the proposed FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program and give staff direction. No other items are on the agenda.

• Draft Council Priority Project List – direction to be provided
• Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Recommended Budget presentation – direction to be provided
• Second review of FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program – direction to staff

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission will meet to review and discuss the draft Housing Element amendment, which includes a revised Chapter 2 and a new Appendix C. Council members will provide direction on the proposed revisions. Public comment will be accepted on this item during the special joint meeting.

• Review and discuss Draft Housing Element Amendment (Revised Chapter 2, New Appendix C) and provide direction on revisions

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will hold a public hearing on a Track 1 Design Review referral (DR 25064) for storefront modifications to a commercial unit at the southwest corner of Ocean and Junipero Avenues in Carmel Plaza. Staff recommends the Board adopt a resolution finding the proposed changes consistent with the Downtown Conservation District design context. The Board will also adopt the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes on the consent agenda.

• Approve March 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (consent agenda item).
• Public hearing on DR 25064 (Brunello Cucinelli) – storefront modifications at Carmel Plaza, southwest corner of Ocean and Junipero Avenues, APN 010-086-006-000.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for three residential redevelopment projects on Mission Street and a use permit for a new specialty food store. The body will also review a draft amendment to the Housing Element and a residential project on San Carlos Street.

• UP 25090: Use permit for a Scandinavian sweets store at San Carlos between Ocean and 7th Avenue
• DS 24207: Demolition of 1,321-sq-ft home and construction of 1,818-sq-ft home at Mission Street 4 northeast of 1st Avenue
• DS 24208: Demolition of 1,595-sq-ft home and construction of 2,102-sq-ft home at Mission Street 3 northeast of 1st Avenue
• DS 24209: Demolition of 1,362-sq-ft home and construction of 2,116-sq-ft home at Mission Street 2 northeast of 1st Avenue
• DS 22-331: Demolition of 866-sq-ft home and construction of 1,800-sq-ft home at San Carlos Street 3 southeast of 1st Avenue

The Commission voted to approve the consent agenda, which included the April activity report and meeting minutes. The agenda also contained item DS 22-331, a final design study and coastal development permit, which was removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion. The motion passed with all five members voting aye and no noes or abstentions.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Removed DS 22-331 from consent calendar for discussion

Forest and Beach Commission

The Forest and Beach Commission will adopt two consent‑agenda items—the Acting Public Works Director’s Report for April 2025 and the approval of April 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then consider the installation of split‑rail fencing at the North Dunes Habitat Restoration Area adjacent to the Fourth Avenue boardwalk. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the April 2025 Foresters Report and a pre‑meeting tour of the North Dunes on San Antonio near the 4th Avenue Trail.

• Consideration of split‑rail fencing installation at North Dunes Habitat Restoration Area adjacent to Fourth Avenue boardwalk
• Acting Public Works Director’s Report for April 2025 (consent agenda)
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 10, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Public hearing on the April 2025 Foresters Report
• Tour of inspection of North Dunes on San Antonio near the 4th Avenue Trail

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will consider a professional services agreement with Opticos for up to $180,000 to develop objective design and development standards for multifamily, mixed‑use, and accessory dwelling units. Council will also adopt the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 fee schedule for multiple city services and receive the recommended budget for that fiscal year. Additional items include a report on ambulance service options and a discussion of changes to City Policy C89‑02 governing council meetings.

• Adopt Resolution 2025‑041 adopting the FY 2025‑2026 fee schedule for administrative, planning, building, public safety, public works, community activities, and library services
• Receive the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Recommended Budget
• Consider Resolution 2025‑042 authorizing a not‑to‑exceed $180,000 agreement with Opticos for design standards for multifamily, mixed‑use, and accessory dwelling units
• Receive a report on ambulance service options and direction for a contract with Monterey Fire
• Discuss proposed changes to City Policy C89‑02 on council meetings, agenda packets, and minutes

The City Council adopted the FY 2025‑26 fee schedule, reducing the tree‑pruning fee to $205, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The Council also approved a contract with Monterey Fire to provide ambulance services, again by a 5‑0 vote. A professional‑services agreement with Opticos was postponed to June. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted FY 2025‑26 fee schedule, tree‑pruning fee reduced to $205 (5-0-0-0)
• Approved contract with Monterey Fire for ambulance services (5-0-0-0)
• Postponed professional services agreement with Opticos to June (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will consider the disbursement of discretionary grant funds and proposed budget policy changes. Members will also receive presentations on street address ballot options, water allocation, and fire hazard severity zones.

• Contract with QOVO Solutions Inc. for Police Department access control and door upgrades not to exceed $81,082.42
• Increase of $36,963 for Council Chambers audio/visual upgrades via Conti, LLC and OuttaTheWoods
• Discussion on ballot measure options for street addresses for 2025 or 2026 elections
• Allocation of 14-acre feet of water from the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
• Review of 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone map and associated Municipal Code modifications

The council approved the consent agenda items, including a police door upgrade contract up to $81,082.42 and an audio/visual upgrade cost increase to $147,506. It authorized $36,000 in discretionary grants, giving $1,500 to each of 19 applicants (4‑1 vote). Council members also directed staff to incorporate proposed budget policy changes into the FY 25‑26 Budget Book and voted 4‑1 to forgo a 2025 special election on street addresses. Finally, they instructed staff to draft a resolution allocating 3 acre‑feet of newly received water to affordable‑housing projects.

• Approved consent agenda items #1,3,5 (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items #2,4,6 (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑038 for police door upgrades, not‑to‑exceed $81,082.42 (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑039 amendment increasing AV upgrade budget to $147,506 (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved $36,000 discretionary grants, $1,500 each to 19 applicants (4‑1‑0‑0)
• Directed staff to include proposed budget policy changes in the FY 25‑26 Budget Book (consensus)
• Approved motion to not hold a 2025 special election on street addresses (4‑1‑0‑0)
• Directed staff to prepare a resolution allocating 3 acre‑feet of water to affordable‑housing projects (consensus)

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a draft agreement with Moore Rubel Yudell for the Centennial Restoration Project. The board will also consider the impact of federal and state budget cuts for FY 2025-2026 and review a draft strategic plan for 2025-2027.

• Draft Agreement with Moore Rubel Yudell for Harrison Memorial Library Centennial Restoration Project
• Draft Strategic Plan for 2025-2027
• Federal and State budget cut impacts for FY 2025-2026
• Report from the Library Relocation Ad Hoc Committee
• Review and reaffirmation of Library policies

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to observe a mock city council session organized by Carmel High School. No votes or official actions will be taken by the council during this meeting. Members of the public may attend in person or via Zoom using the provided link.

• Observe Carmel High School Mock City Council Meeting (no council vote)
• In‑person attendance in Council Chambers, East Side of Monte Verde Street
• Zoom access: https://ci-carmel-ca-us.zoom.us/j/85736161009 (Webinar ID 857 3616 1009, Passcode 800755)

Forest and Beach Commission

The Forest and Beach Commission will hold a tour of inspection, adopt routine consent agenda items, and hold a public hearing to approve or deny the removal of a significant coast live oak tree at the southeast corner of Santa Fe Street and Fifth Avenue (Tree Permit Application 25‑027). The meeting is scheduled for 2:30 PM on April 10, 2025, and will be streamed live on YouTube and available by Zoom.

• Tour of inspection of properties on the agenda, including the southeast corner of Santa Fe Street and Fifth Avenue
• Consent agenda: Acting Public Works Director's Report for March 2025
• Consent agenda: Approval of meeting minutes
• Public hearing: Approve or deny removal of a coast live oak tree (Tree Permit Application 25‑027)
• Order of Business: March 2025 Foresters Report

Planning Commission

The Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea Planning Commission will hold a site‑tour and then a public hearing to consider several design‑study and permit applications. The agenda’s most substantial item is a 12,971‑sq‑ft mixed‑use development with eight apartments and about 5,100 sq ft of commercial space on Dolores Street. Other items include a specialty‑restaurant use permit, design studies for residential alterations, and a final design study for a new two‑story home. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda approvals and a monthly activity report.

• DR 23-140, LM 20-394 & UP 21-113 – mixed‑use development (12,971 sq ft) on Dolores St.
• UP 24288 – Use Permit for The Big Squeezy specialty restaurant on Lincoln St.
• DS 24167/VA 25056 – Combined Concept and Final Design Study and Variance for alterations at Scenic Rd. & 10th Ave.
• DS 24014 & VA 24364 – Track 1 Design Study and Variance for a 39‑sq‑ft addition and 200‑sq‑ft parking pad on San Carlos St.
• DS 24346 – Continued Final Design Study and Coastal Development Permit for new two‑story residence on Santa Rita St.

The commission approved the consent agenda and a resolution exempting the Hunter project from CEQA. It approved a CEQA exemption and the combined Concept and Final Design Study for the Bennett project, with conditions. It denied the Lewis & McClellan Trust's Track 1 Design Study and variance for a 39‑sq‑ft addition and front‑setback parking pad. All votes were recorded with roll‑call tallies.

• Approved consent agenda (4‑0)
• Approved CEQA exemption for Hunter project and amendment to tree plan (4‑0)
• Approved CEQA exemption, Concept and Final Design Study, and Coastal Development Permit for Bennett project (3‑1)
• Denied Track 1 Design Study and Variance for Lewis & McClellan Trust (4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will consider agreements with the Carmel Public Library Foundation and architectural firm Moore Ruble Yudell for the Harrison Memorial Library Centennial Restoration Project. The body will also receive a presentation on a draft street address system and the FY 2025-2026 fee schedule.

• Draft agreements for Harrison Memorial Library restoration (estimated costs $15 million to $20 million)
• Staff presentation on draft street address system implementation and community engagement plan
• Review of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule for city services
• Appeal regarding wood shake roof replacement at Torres and 2nd Avenue
• Appeal regarding residence alterations and site coverage variance at Scenic Road 3 southeast of 12th Avenue

The council adopted Resolution 2025-033, approving the agreement with the Carmel Public Library Foundation for the Harrison Memorial Library Centennial Restoration Project and authorizing the mayor to sign it. It also approved the fee‑schedule updates for city services to be revisited at a May 5 public hearing. The council unanimously approved Brandi Faia’s appeal, allowing a metal roof on her home and refunding the appeal fee. A partial grant was given for Dorothy Brown’s appeal, approving a reduced‑size deck variance with a 2‑1‑1 vote.

• Approved Resolution 2025-033 with CPLF for library restoration (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 fee schedule update (consensus direction)
• Approved Faia appeal allowing metal roof and refunding appeal fee (5-0)
• Partially granted Brown appeal, approving deck variance (2-1-1)
• Referred street‑address fee schedule to public hearing on May 5 (no vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider routine consent agenda items and then vote on several resolutions. The key action is the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-001, which amends definitions and adds new sections to Chapter 12.36 governing camping on public lands. Additional items include a partial approval of a permanent encroachment on 1st Avenue, an appeal upholding a roof‑replacement permit, a new social‑media policy, and a free use day for the Sunset Cultural Center theater for a Monterey Symphony benefit.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-001 amending definitions and adding sections to Chapter 12.36 (Camping on Public Lands)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-029 granting partial approval of a permanent encroachment (retaining walls, walkway, planter wall) on 1st Avenue and Santa Rita property lines
• Adopt Resolution 2025-030 upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of the Track 1 Design Study and Coastal Development Permit for a roof replacement on a residence on Santa Lucia
• Adopt Resolution 2025-031 establishing a City Social Media Policy
• Adopt Resolution 2025-032 authorizing one free use day of the Sunset Cultural Center theater for the Monterey Symphony’s Harmony on the Move benefit

The council adopted a new Social Media Policy and approved several resolutions and ordinance amendments. Key actions included partial approval of a permanent encroachment, approval of a roof‑replacement appeal, and authorization of a free use day for the Monterey Symphony. Consent agenda items were also approved.

• Approved consent agenda items #1 and #3‑8 (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved February 2025 Check Register Summary (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted ordinance No. 2025‑001 amending definitions and adding camping sections (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑029 granting partial approval of Permanent Encroachment Application (5‑0‑G0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑030 approving appeal for roof replacement on Santa Lucia (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑031 Social Media Policy (5‑G0‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑032 authorizing free use day for Monterey Symphony (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items #2 and #9 (5‑0‑0‑0)

City Council

The City Council will receive a status report on the Police and Public Works Building Project and provide policy guidance. Staff is proposing a reduced renovation plan and seeking direction on whether to explore a complete demolition and rebuild of the existing building.

• Receive status report on Police and Public Works Building Project
• Consider reducing building size and corporation yard from 3 to 1 acre
• Authorize safety and security improvements estimated at $215,000-$240,000
• Discuss potential tear down and rebuild of existing building
• Consider continuing with Indigo Architects for the project

The City Council approved a set of actions to reevaluate the police and public works building project. They will form an ad hoc committee of Mayor Byrne and Councilmember Baron, have City Administrator Chip Rerig compile a summary of police department requirements, extend consultant support for 60 days, and plan to revisit the project discussion in late May or early June.

• Form ad hoc committee (Mayor Byrne & Councilmember Baron) – approved
• Chip Rerig to compile summary of police department requirements and legal obligations – approved
• Extend consultant support for an additional 60 days for further analysis – approved
• Revisit project discussion by late May or early June – approved

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees will consider the dissolution of the Master Plan ad hoc committee and review the draft 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. The board will also discuss a draft agreement with Moore Rubel Yudell for the Centennial Restoration Project and provide direction on the FY 2025-2026 budget.

• Draft Agreement with Moore Rubel Yudell for the Harrison Memorial Library Centennial Restoration Project
• FY 2025-2026 Budget options
• Draft Strategic Plan for 2025-2027
• Dissolution of the Master Plan ad hoc committee
• Review and reaffirmation of Library policies

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a community conversation regarding efforts to identify new affordable housing opportunities within the Village. This is part of a process to potentially amend the housing element and remove city-owned sites at Sunset Center and Vista Lobos from use for affordable housing.

• Discussion on Housing Element Amendment to identify alternative affordable housing sites in lieu of Sunset Center and Vista Lobos

City Council

The City Council will review a recap of the February Strategic Priorities Workshop and decide which priority‑project list—original, staff‑recommended, or a blended version—will become the official list. The Council will also hear presentations on the five‑year financial forecast, the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program and five‑year CIP, and proposed revisions to financial policies, and will provide direction to staff on each item.

• Recap of February Council Priorities Workshop and direction on the project list
• Presentation on the Five Year Financial Forecast and direction to staff
• Presentation on the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program and Five‑Year CIP and direction to staff
• Presentation on revisions to the Financial Policies and direction to staff

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees will discuss the draft agreement with the Carmel Public Library Foundation concerning the Centennial Restoration Project. The Board will provide comments on the agreement for the City Council meeting on April 1 2025. The project is estimated to cost between $15 million and $20 million and includes seismic, accessibility, technology, and systems upgrades.

• Discuss Draft Agreement with Carmel Public Library Foundation for the Centennial Restoration Project
• Project cost estimate: $15 million to $20 million
• Foundation pledged $250,000 toward initial architectural services
• Previous Council actions reaffirmed public‑private partnership and approved RFP for architect services
• No direct fiscal impact for the Board’s discussion

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will adopt routine consent‑agenda items, discuss the historic context statement end dates, and hold a public hearing to consider a Determination of Consistency with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for fenestration changes and a new glass panel windbreak at the historic George Graft House (Scenic Road 4 southeast of 8th Avenue) in the Single‑Family Residential, Beach/Riparian and Park Overlay districts.

• Approve February 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes (consent agenda).
• Consider Certified Local Government Annual Report for submission to the California Office of Historic Preservation.
• Discuss specified end dates for architectural styles in the Historic Context Statement adopted Jan. 14, 2025.
• Public hearing on DS 24351 – Determination of Consistency for fenestration changes and glass panel windbreak at George Graft House, Scenic Road 4 SE of 8th Ave, APN 010-301-025-000.
• Schedule next regular meeting for April 21, 2025.

Forest and Beach Commission

The Forest and Beach Commission’s March 13 meeting includes routine consent agenda approvals and several public presentations. The commission will discuss a recommendation to the City Council on a policy to balance Pickleball and Tennis activities at Forest Hill Park. Additional items include presentations on Mission Trail Nature Preserve, E‑bike regulation, and coastal adaptation strategies.

• Approval of January 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Presentation from the Friends of Mission Trail Nature Preserve on work completed over the past year
• Presentation by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County on E‑bike regulation
• Presentation by Integral Consulting/EMC Planning Group on adaptation strategies to protect the beach and minimize coastal erosion (Phase 2, Task 2)
• Consideration of a Pickleball and Tennis policy recommendation for Forest Hill Park

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a site‑inspection tour at 2:40 p.m., then reconvene at 4:00 p.m. for a public hearing on DS 24346 (P&T 2024 LLC) located at Santa Rita Street 5 southwest of 3rd Avenue. Commissioners will consider the proposed demolition and new construction on that parcel. Members of the public may submit comments in person, via Zoom, or by email before the meeting.

• DS 24346 (P&T 2024 LLC) – proposed demolition and new two‑story build at Santa Rita St 5 SW of 3rd Ave
• Public comment accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email (must be received at least 2 hours before the meeting)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss adaptation strategies to protect coastal infrastructure from sea level rise and storm events. The body will also consider several residential design studies and a use permit for a new specialty restaurant.

• Presentation on Coastal Engineering and Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Study
• Use Permit UP 24288 for 'The Big Squeezy by the Sea' restaurant on Lincoln Street
• Design Study DS 24346 for a 1,588-square-foot residence at Santa Rita Street 5 southwest of 3rd Avenue
• Design Study DS 24207 for a 1,818-square-foot residence on Mission Street 4 northeast of 1st Avenue
• Discussion on policy direction for roofing materials, including metal roofs

City Council

The Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea City Council will revisit a prior resolution that would raise the fee for Ausonio, Inc.'s project‑management services by $30,000, bringing the contract ceiling to $155,000 for FY 2024/25. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a permanent encroachment for a planter‑style retaining wall on 1st Avenue, a vote on an artificial‑turf prohibition policy, a CEQA decision on a roof‑replacement design study appeal, and the first reading of an ordinance adding camping regulations on public lands.

• Reconsideration of Resolution 2025-018 to amend the Professional Services Agreement with Ausonio, Inc.; fee increase $30,000, not‑to‑exceed $155,000 for FY 2024/25.
• Resolution 2025-026: partial approval of a permanent encroachment (planter‑style retaining wall) east of the driveway fronting 1st Avenue, near Santa Rita Street (APN 010-027-001-000).
• Resolution 2025-027: adoption of an Artificial Turf Policy prohibiting artificial turf in all zoning districts.
• Appeal of Planning Commission decision on Track 1 Design Study for roof replacement at Santa Lucia 2 (APN 010-293-013-000); CEQA denial upheld.
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-001 amending definitions and adding sections to Chapter 12.36 on camping on public lands.

City Council

The Carmel City Council will consider authorizing professional service agreements for coastal protection and electric vehicle charging projects, and adopting a new social media policy. The meeting will also include a closed session for employee performance evaluations.

• Resolution 2025-023: $399,013 agreement with Moffatt & Nichol for coastal engineering
• Resolution 2025-024: $58,020 agreement with Advance Design Consultants for electric panel upgrades
• Resolution 2025-025: Adoption of the 'Social Media Policy'
• Resolution 2025-022: Authorization for alcohol service at Carmel Public Library Foundation events
• Resolution 2025-021: Authorization for alcohol service and tents at Carmel Culinary Week

City Council

The City Council will review and assess the status of 24 active strategic projects. Members will discuss project prioritization, staff capacity, and whether to add new projects or move existing ones to a parking lot list.

• Review of 12 high-priority and 12 low-priority strategic projects
• Assessment of staff capacity for project completion
• Discussion on the Rule 20A Underground district and $667,639 in funding credits
• Review of the Community Wildfire Prevention Plan adopted in September 2024
• Evaluation of the Social Media Plan, currently at 90% completion

City Council

The Council will hold a Strategic Priorities Workshop to review the status of its 24 active projects and evaluate their priority levels. Members will discuss which projects should stay, be modified, or be placed on a "parking lot" list, and consider staff capacity and resource constraints. Public input on Council priorities will be gathered, and any direction given to staff will be acted on at future meetings.

• Strategic Priorities Workshop – review status of 24 projects (12 high‑priority, 12 low‑priority)
• Discuss which projects to keep, modify, remove, or move to a parking‑lot list
• Evaluate staff capacity and resource availability for high‑priority projects

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees will discuss the financing and architectural services for the Centennial Restoration project. The board will also consider authorizing the Carmel Public Library Foundation to use the library for two upcoming events.

• Review of proposed contract with Carmel Public Library Foundation for Centennial Restoration financing and administration
• Review of Professional Services Agreement for Architectural Services with Moore Rubel Yudell for Centennial Restoration
• Authorization for Donor Salute (March 9, 2025) and Sterling Circle (June 8, 2025) events, including alcohol service
• Presentation on M. J. Murphy’s role in the original library design and construction
• Review of January 2025 Librarian and Treasurer reports

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the January 22 meeting, receive the librarian’s and treasurer’s reports for January 2025, and authorize library foundation events in March and June. The board will also review and make recommendations on two contracts related to the library’s Centennial Restoration – a financing/administration agreement with the Carmel Public Library Foundation and an architectural services agreement with Moore Rubel Yudell. These items will be discussed before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve minutes for the January 22, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive and approve the Treasurer's Report and January 2025 check register
• Authorize the Carmel Public Library Foundation’s use of the library for the Donor Salute event (March 9, 2025) and the Sterling Circle event (June 8, 2025) and recommend City Council co‑sponsor and approve alcohol service
• Review the proposed contract between the City and the Carmel Public Library Foundation for financing and administration of the Harrison Memorial Library Centennial Restoration project
• Review the proposed Professional Services Agreement for architectural services for the Centennial Restoration with Moore Rubel Yudell

Traffic Safety Committee

The Traffic Safety Committee will conduct a second review of a request for No Parking signs on Santa Rita 2 South East of Ocean Avenue. The committee will review pedestrian safety at the Jane Powers Walkway on San Antonio Street between Second Avenue and Fourth Avenue. The committee will review a request for marked parking stalls on the northeast corner of Casanova Street and Seventh Avenue.

• Second review of No Parking signs request – Santa Rita 2 South East of Ocean Avenue
• Review of pedestrian safety at Jane Powers Walkway – San Antonio between 2nd and 4th Ave
• Review of request for marked parking stalls – NE corner of Casanova St & Seventh Ave

Other Community Meeting

The Traffic Safety Committee will discuss pedestrian safety at the Jane Powers Walkway on San Antonio Street between Second and Fourth Avenues. The committee will also review a request for No Parking signs on Santa Rita and marked parking stalls on Casanova Street near Seventh Avenue.

• Review pedestrian safety at Jane Powers Walkway
• Request for No Parking signs on Santa Rita
• Request for marked parking stalls on Casanova Street and Seventh Avenue
• Second review of No Parking signs on Santa Rita
• Public comment on crosswalk at Jane Powers Walkway

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will host a public workshop to present staff‑proposed revisions to the Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea Municipal Code as part of the 6th cycle Housing Element implementation. The discussion will focus on removing regulatory barriers to multi‑family housing, including changes to permitting, parking, density, incentives, and housing types. No action to amend the code will be taken at this meeting; the commission will only receive presentation and public comment.

• Public workshop on Housing Element implementation and municipal code revisions
• Proposed reduction of parking requirements to 1 space per unit in RC and R‑4 districts (Program 1.1.C)
• Add definition for employee housing permitting up to six employees as single‑family use (Program 1.3.F)
• Allow manufactured homes as a permitted use in the R‑1 zoning district (Program 1.3.G)
• Increase floor‑area bonuses from 15% to 25% for projects with affordable housing units (Program 2.1.A)

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will hold a tour of four project sites and then conduct public hearings on design‑consistency determinations for four historic properties. Items include a detached garage at the Las Abuelas property, fenestration replacement at the Thienes House, a dressing‑room addition at the Louise P. Murphy House, and a small addition at the Connolly‑Search House. The board will also approve several past meeting minutes on the consent agenda.

• Approve draft minutes from five prior meetings (no fiscal impact)
• DS 24276 (Johnson): 323‑sq‑ft detached garage at Las Abuelas (San Carlos St & Santa Lucia Ave)
• DS 24202 (Scherer): Replace non‑historic fenestrations at Thienes House (Lincoln St & 10th Ave)
• DS 24343 (Graney): Demolish laundry closet, add 126‑sq‑ft dressing room at Louise P. Murphy House (Camino Real & 12th Ave)
• DS 24300 (Casanova All the Way LLC): Add 57‑sq‑ft addition and rebuild deck stairs at Connolly‑Search House (Casanova St & 13th Ave)

Other Community Meeting

The Traffic Safety Committee will perform a tour of inspection at three specific locations. The public is invited to join the committee members for these site visits.

• Inspection of Santa Rita 2 Southeast of Ocean Avenue
• Inspection of Jane Powers Walkway - San Antonio between 2nd and 4th Avenues
• Inspection of Northeast Corner of Casanova and 7th Avenue

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will hold a tour of inspection sites and then reconvene for a public hearing. At the hearing the board will consider Determinations of Consistency with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Design Study applications for four properties: a detached garage at San Carlos Street and Santa Lucia Avenue (Johnson), replacement of non‑historic windows at Lincoln Street and 10th Avenue (Scherer), a dressing‑room and bathroom addition at Camino Real and 12th Avenue (Graney), and a small addition and porch‑step widening at Casanova Street and 13th Avenue (Casanova All the Way LLC). The board will also adopt minutes from prior meetings on the consent agenda.

• Approve draft minutes from five prior meetings (consent agenda)
• Consider DS 24276 (Johnson) – 323‑sq‑ft detached garage at San Carlos St & Santa Lucia Ave
• Consider DS 24202 (Scherer) – replacement of non‑historic fenestrations at Lincoln St & 10th Ave
• Consider DS 24343 (Graney) – 126‑sq‑ft addition and bathroom at Camino Real & 12th Ave
• Consider DS 24300 (Casanova All the Way LLC) – 57‑sq‑ft addition and porch‑step widening at Casanova St & 13th Ave

Forest and Beach Commission

The Forest and Beach Commission agenda lists a review of the Mission Trail Nature Preserve Master Plan implementation as an order of business. The meeting was noted as cancelled, but the agenda still includes discussion of the January 2025 Forester's Report, the Acting Public Works Director's Report, and three presentations on beach cleanup, e‑bike regulation, and Alpaca Beach Walks. No fiscal impacts are noted for these items.

• Mission Trail Nature Preserve Master Plan Implementation Review (order of business)
• January 2025 Forester's Report (order of business)
• Acting Public Works Director's Report for January 2025 (consent agenda)
• Carmel Cares Beach Pick Up Posse Presentation (extraordinary business)
• Transportation Agency for Monterey County e‑bike Regulation Presentation (extraordinary business)

Planning Commission

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Planning Commission will meet to discuss a proposed policy prohibiting artificial turf and consider design studies for several residential projects. The meeting will be held both in person and via teleconference.

• Artificial Turf Policy recommendation to City Council
• Design Study for 1,588-sq-ft two-story residence at Santa Rita Street
• Design Study for 1,800-sq-ft two-story residence at San Carlos Street
• Design Study for 2,435-sq-ft two-story residence at 13th Avenue
• Roofing materials discussion

City Council

The City Council will receive a status report and provide policy guidance on the Carmel Police Department Project. The body is discussing whether the project should meet only required needs or include desired needs for future flexibility, as well as the scope of repairs for the existing building.

• Review of functional programs and needs for Police and Public Works
• Discussion of repairs and code upgrades for the existing building
• Reference to a $300,000 Professional Service Agreement with Indigo Architects
• Evaluation of a construction phasing plan to minimize swing space costs

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will consider Resolution 2025-015 to modify the agreement with Flock Safety Group Inc. for continued use of automated license‑plate reader cameras, with a budget not to exceed $30,000 over two years. The council will also act on four other resolutions authorizing professional services contracts for coastal protection ($399,013), electric panel upgrades and EV charging ($58,020), project‑management services ($175,000 plus a $50,000 increase), and ratifying appointments to the Planning and Forest & Beach Commissions. A discussion of a draft agreement with the Carmel Public Library Foundation for the Harrison Memorial Library restoration is also scheduled.

• Resolution 2025-015 – modify Flock Safety Group Inc. ALPR camera agreement, up to $30,000 over two years
• Resolution 2025-016 – professional services for Carmel Beach coastal protection, not‑to‑exceed $399,013
• Resolution 2025-017 – amendment for electric panel upgrades and EV charging, not‑to‑exceed $58,020
• Resolution 2025-018 – amendment for project‑management services with AUSONIO, INC., fee increase $50,000 and not‑to‑exceed $175,000
• Resolution 2025-019 – ratify appointments to the Planning Commission and Forest & Beach Commission

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to meeting procedures and the establishment of financial and emergency preparedness workgroups. The body will also review the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and consider several resolutions regarding city staffing and public events.

• Professional Services Agreement with Conti, LLC for Council Chambers A/V upgrades not to exceed $110,543
• Resolution 2025-010 and 2025-011 authorizing alcohol consumption and tents for Farmers' Market and Carmel Art Festival
• Resolution 2025-009 regarding new class specifications and salary schedules for Library Associate and Librarian I and II
• Refund of $1,869.75 in Design Study application fees to Holdren Lietzke Architecture
• Discussion on City Policy C89-02 regarding meeting procedures and agenda distribution

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the FY 2024-2025 mid-year budget and potential fund reallocations. The board will also consider updates to the Library's Collection Development Policy and review a plan for general policy updates.

• Mid-year budget report for FY 2024-2025 including Restricted Operating Reserves
• Updates to the Library's Collection Development Policy
• Monthly report from the Master Plan ad hoc committee
• Approval of November and December 2024 check registers
• Report from the Carmel Public Library Foundation

Forest and Beach Commission

The Forest and Beach Commission will discuss a recommendation to the City Council to adopt an Artificial Turf Policy that would prohibit the installation of artificial turf throughout Carmel-by-the-Sea. Commissioners will also receive an update on the interim pickleball rules at Upper Forest Hill Park and consider possible lock‑pad measures to improve compliance. An announcement will be made for the 3rd annual Earth & Arbor Day event scheduled for April 26 at Devendorf Park.

• Artificial Turf Policy: recommendation to City Council to prohibit artificial turf citywide
• Status update on Pickleball Interim Rules and discussion of a lock‑pad access measure
• Announcement of Earth & Arbor Day 2025 on Saturday, April 26, 10 am–2 pm at Devendorf Park
• Forester's Report for December 2024
• Acting Public Works Director's Report for December 2024

Planning Commission

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Planning Commission will adopt routine consent agenda items and discuss policy on roofing materials, including metal roofs. It will hold public hearings on Track One Design Study referrals for roof replacements at the Smith, Barretta, Jensen, and Brown properties, and a combined design study and variance for the Brown property. The commission will also consider a design study for demolition and new construction at the Lim property.

• Adopt consent agenda items (December 11, 2024 minutes, monthly activity reports).
• Discuss roofing materials policy, including metal roofs.
• Track One Design Study referral DS 24326 (Smith) – replace wood shake roof with metal roof at northeast corner of Torres Street and 1st Avenue (APN 009-131-006-000).
• Track One Design Study referral DS 24273 (Barretta) – replace wood shake roof with Sheffield dark bronze metal roof at southeast corner of Junipero Avenue and 10th Avenue (APN 010-072-018-000).
• Combined Concept and Final Design Study and Variance VA 24263 for substantial alterations at Scenic Road 3 southeast of 12th Avenue (APN 010-292-011).

City Council

The City Council will discuss a supplemental budget appropriation for a student event and the adoption of an updated Historic Context Statement. The body will also consider a permanent encroachment permit for residential development.

• Resolution 2025-06: $1,000 discretionary grant to Carmel Padre Parents for Class of 2025 Sober Grad Night
• Resolution 2025-07: Adoption of the Historic Context Statement Update
• Resolution 2025-08: Permanent Encroachment Permit (PERM EN 23-077) for retaining walls and staircase at Torres Street and 5th Avenue
• Commendation to Carmel Police Officers for life saving
• Presentation on the role of City Council and the City Administrator

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a multi-year mail delivery contract and adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget schedule. The meeting includes a tour of inspection for a property at the southeast corner of Torres Street and 5th Avenue.

• Contract with MoGo Express for mail delivery not to exceed $270,000 through June 30, 2025
• Resolution 2025-03 adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget schedule
• Resolution 2025-04 authorizing one free use day of the Sunset Cultural Center for the 2025 AIM Ideas Lab Youth Presentation
• Tour of inspection: Southeast Corner of Torres Street and 5th Avenue (PERM EN 23-077 - Givens)
• Closed session conference with Carmel Fire Ambulance Association

Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees will review and discuss its authority under Chapter 2.72, especially as it relates to the library renovation project. Trustees will consider the ongoing negotiations with the Carmel Public Library Foundation on the funding model and project administration. The meeting will also address the Architect Review Committee's recommendation for a project architect.

• Review of Board authority under Chapter 2.72 for library operations and renovation
• Discussion of ongoing negotiations with the Carmel Public Library Foundation on funding and project administration
• Consideration of the Architect Review Committee's recommendation for a project architect
• Recap of the 2024 renovation project, including the $50,000 Phase 1 Master Plan

City Council

The Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea City Council will appoint a Mayor Pro Tempore for 2025 and discuss appointments to its ad hoc committees. It will adopt a resolution confirming councilmembers' appointments to various outside agencies for 2025. The council will consider the FY 2024‑2025 Mid‑Year Budget Report and approve budget amendments. A status report and conceptual design for the Police and Public Works building renovation will also be reviewed.

• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore for 2025
• Discussion of Council appointments to ad hoc committees
• Resolution 2025-01 confirming councilmember appointments to outside agencies
• Resolution 2025-02 approving FY 2024‑2025 budget amendments
• Status report and conceptual design for Police Building Renovation Project