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The board will also receive reports from the Librarian and the Carmel Public Library Foundation.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1570,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees", "headline": "Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees meeting canceled", "summary": "The regular meeting of the HML Board of Trustees scheduled for July 22, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1566,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Traffic Safety Committee", "headline": "Traffic Safety Committee to consider parking bulb-out and enforcement change", "summary": "The committee will receive a presentation and give feedback on a proposed parking bulb‑out on 6th Avenue between Lincoln and Dolores, behind the Harrison Memorial Library, as part of the library's Centennial Restoration Project. It will also review a request to change the enforcement hours for the 10‑minute parking limit on 5th Avenue between Dolores Street and San Carlos Street from 24‑hour coverage to 8 AM‑7 PM. Public comment will be accepted in person and via Zoom before the discussion items.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1558,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Historic Resources Board", "headline": "Board will consider removal of Isabel Winslow House from historic inventory", "summary": "The Historic Resources Board will adopt routine items on the consent agenda, provide direction on a visual history section for the Draft Residential Design Guidelines, and hold public hearings on several historic resource matters. Items include a National Register nomination for Stonehouse Terrace, a removal request for the Isabel Winslow House, and a consistency determination for additions to the John L. Hinds House. Decisions will be made after a site tour and public comment period.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1557,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Community Activities Commission", "headline": "Commission will approve minutes and elect officers for 2026", "summary": "The Community Activities Commission will vote to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting. It will also conduct the annual election of a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2026. The commission will review past events, discuss upcoming events, and receive reports from its Ad Hoc Committees.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1514,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-10", "body": "Other Community Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Forest and Beach Commission", "headline": "Commission will discuss a proposed tree fine policy", "summary": "The Forest and Beach Commission will adopt the June 2026 meeting minutes, receive the June 2026 Foresters Report, discuss a tree fine, hear the June 2026 Public Works Director’s Report, and consider any future agenda items before adjourning.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1541,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider new 3,523‑sq‑ft home project on 11th Ave", "summary": "The Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea Planning Commission will hold a tour of project sites at 2:30 p.m. and then reconvene at 4:00 p.m. for a public hearing. Commissioners will consider several design studies and coastal development permits, including a new 3,523‑sq‑ft residence on 11th Avenue near Torres Street and other residential projects on Carmelo, Lincoln, and San Antonio streets. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as a vegetation‑management CDP and updates to design guidelines.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1534,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to adopt 6th Cycle Housing Element Amendment and fee schedule changes", "summary": "The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will hold public hearings on adopting a 6th cycle Housing Element Amendment and on updating the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, including a discussion on a fee waiver policy. The Council will also discuss ballot measure arguments for transient occupancy and sales taxes, consider a financial stewardship workgroup, and get updates on the city administrator recruitment and police/public works facilities architectural services.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1525,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss See Monterey marketing funding and budget amendment", "summary": "The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council meets in special session to consider routine consent items, a public hearing on an appeal of a coastal development permit for an accessory dwelling unit (recommended for continuance to August 3), and orders of business including funding for See Monterey marketing services and updated strategic priorities. Closed sessions are scheduled for labor negotiations and lease negotiations for Sunset Center.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1504,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Building Code Board of Appeals", "headline": "Appeal on restroom and sprinkler requirement for Mad Dogs & Englishmen", "summary": "The Building Code Board of Appeals will hear an appeal filed by Jennifer Blevins challenging the requirement to build a public restroom and install a fire sprinkler system in the Mad Dogs & Englishmen restaurant tenant space at the southwest corner of Mission Street and Ocean Avenue. The board will consider whether to uphold or overturn the building code requirement. A tour of inspection will precede the public hearing.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1511,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees", "headline": "Library Board to approve FY 2026-2027 budget", "summary": "The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the 2026-2027 budget and elect board officers. The board will also review the FY 2024-25 audit report and a progress report on the library restoration project.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1496,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Historic Resources Board", "headline": "Historic Resources Board reviews Pine Inn fire sprinkler equipment", "summary": "The board will consider finding consistency with the Downtown Conservation District and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for fire sprinkler equipment at the historic Pine Inn on Ocean Avenue. Also on the agenda are approval of the May 18 meeting minutes and board announcements.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1488,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss City Administrator recruitment and library project bidding", "summary": "The City Council will receive a presentation and community input regarding the recruitment process and qualifications for a City Administrator. The body will also consider a resolution to establish contractor prequalification procedures for a specific library restoration project.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1481,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Forest and Beach Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider conditional release of Stop Work Order on Mission Street near 10th Avenue", "summary": "The Forest and Beach Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional release of a Stop Work Order at a property on Mission Street northeast of 10th Avenue. They will also receive the May 2026 Forester's Report, the April and May 2026 Public Works Director's Report, and discuss a class project by Leadership Carmel. The consent agenda includes approval of the May 2026 meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1468,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review housing element and several residential projects", "summary": "The Planning Commission will discuss amendments to the 2023-2031 Housing Element and the 2026/2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also hold public hearings for multiple residential demolition and construction projects and two new commercial use permits.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1471,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Community Activities Commission", "headline": "Activities Commission to elect 2026 officers", "summary": "The Commission will conduct its annual election for Chair and Vice-Chair. Members will also review past events, discuss upcoming events, and receive reports from Ad Hoc Committees.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1461,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to hold closed session on City Administrator appointment", "summary": "This is a special meeting with a single agenda item: a closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Administrator. No other business or public hearings are scheduled. The council will not take any public votes during open session.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1456,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to hold closed session with labor negotiators", "summary": "The City Council is meeting in a closed session. The body will conduct a conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1455,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider placing 2% hotel tax and sales tax measures on November ballot", "summary": "The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will adopt the FY 2026-2027 budget, consider a 3.04% rate increase for waste collection by GreenWaste Recovery, and vote on resolutions to place two tax measures before voters in November: a new 2% transient occupancy tax (on top of the existing 10%) and an increase in the transactions and use tax from 1.5% to 1.875%. The council will also act on rejecting bids for the Beach Access 12th Avenue Stairs Repair project and implementing an address identification system.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1439,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to hear appeals regarding Scenic Road and San Carlos Street properties", "summary": "The City Council will conduct a tour of inspection and hold a special meeting to decide on two property appeals. The body will also receive a presentation on paid parking management and review budget amendments.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1434,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Traffic Safety Committee", "headline": "Review of parking stalls, crosswalk, and reflective arrow requests", "summary": "The Traffic Safety Committee will discuss three traffic safety requests: adding marked parking stalls on Santa Fe Street north of Ocean Avenue, installing a crosswalk at Carpenter Street and Ocean Avenue, and a reflective arrow sign on Scenic Drive north of Thirteenth Avenue. These are discussion items only; no final decisions are made at this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1425,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees", "headline": "Library board to approve FY 2026-2027 budget", "summary": "The Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the Fiscal Year 2024-25 audit, approve the April 29, 2026, special meeting minutes, and receive reports on the library's restoration project and the Carmel Public Library Foundation.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1411,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to evaluate acting administrator and appoint new City Administrator", "summary": "The council will consider a performance evaluation of the Acting City Administrator and decide on the appointment of a City Administrator. Public comment will be permitted on each agenda item. The special meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM and will be held in person and via Zoom.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1429,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Traffic Safety Committee", "headline": "Traffic committee to inspect three safety requests, including crosswalk and parking", "summary": "The Traffic Safety Committee will conduct an on-site tour to review three traffic-safety requests: adding marked parking stalls on Santa Fe Street north of Ocean Avenue, installing a crosswalk at Carpenter Street and Ocean Avenue, and placing a reflective arrow southbound on Scenic north of Thirteenth Avenue. No decisions are made at this tour; it is an inspection.", "agenda_url": "https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1419,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://carmelbytheseaca.civicclerk.com/" } ] }