Marina public meetings in 2025

City Facilities Citizens Advisory Committee (CFCAC)

The City Facilities Citizen Advisory Committee will open the meeting for public comments on agenda items. Afterwards the committee will discuss the final report that summarizes previous meetings, the agreed‑upon facts, and the committee's key recommendations.

• Public comment period – anyone may speak up to three minutes on agenda items
• Discussion of final report summarizing prior meetings, findings, and recommendations

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Marina Planning Commission will hold a study session to review proposed amendments to Municipal Code Section 17.42.170 governing short‑term rentals. The session follows staff revisions that remove restrictions on ADUs, single‑family zones, and kitchen counts. The commission will also consider an ADU code amendment (Section 17.42.040) and approve routine items such as the November 13, 2025 minutes.

• Short‑Term Rental Study Session – review of proposed amendments to MMC Section 17.42.170
• Public hearing on Accessory Dwelling Units amendment to MMC Section 17.42.040
• Consent agenda: approval of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Informational item: Planning Commissioner appointment renewals for 2026
• Special announcements and communications from the floor

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to refinance the acquisition cost of Preston Park Apartments using multifamily housing revenue bonds issued by the Marina Joint Powers Financing Authority. The council will also consider extending an urgency ordinance that temporarily bans new firearm and ammunition sales businesses, and will approve several contracts and resolutions including a taxilane rehabilitation contract, a call for bids for the Sea Haven Community Park, and a planning services contract for the Marina Station Project. Additional items include adopting a parking‑restriction ordinance and updating the Below Market Rate housing program policies.

• Public hearing on refinancing Preston Park Apartments via revenue bonds
• Resolution awarding Taxilane Rehabilitation Construction Phase contract to Granite Rock Company
• Resolution approving call for bids for the Sea Haven Community Park Project
• Resolution authorizing up to $66,000 contract with EMC Planning Group for Marina Station Project planning services
• Ordinance No. 2025-19 amending parking restrictions to implement AB 413

City Facilities Citizens Advisory Committee (CFCAC)

The City Facilities Citizens Advisory Committee will open the meeting with a public comment period, allowing anyone to speak for up to three minutes on any agenda item. After comments, the committee will continue discussion on key issues regarding facility needs. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period (max 3 minutes per speaker) on any agenda item
• Continued discussion on key issues regarding facility needs

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council is holding a special meeting consisting primarily of a closed session. The body will discuss the performance evaluation of the City Manager.

• Closed session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the City Manager

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding coastal hazard amendments and new parking restrictions. The body is also considering agreements for housing management and the transfer of park construction responsibility.

• Accounts payable totaling $2,455,549.15
• MOU with Marina Police Officers Association regarding salary schedules
• Public hearing on Coastal Hazards and Sea Level Rise Local Coastal Program amendment
• Proposed ordinance to implement parking restrictions consistent with AB 413
• Transfer of Sea Haven Park construction responsibility from Trumark Companies, LLC to the City

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑20, moving responsibility for building Sea Haven Park from Trumark Companies, LLC to the City of Marina. It also accepted the California Coastal Commission’s modifications to the Local Coastal Program (Resolution No. 2025‑134) and approved a parking‑restriction ordinance (Ordinance No. 2025‑19) and related parking‑schedule resolution. The Consent Agenda, including a $2,455,549.15 accounts‑payable payment and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Marina Police Officers Association, was approved. All votes recorded were unanimous (5‑0‑0‑0).

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑20 transferring Sea Haven Park construction to the City – vote 5‑0‑0‑0
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑134 accepting California Coastal Commission modifications to the Local Coastal Program – vote 5‑0‑0‑0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑19 amending parking restrictions and considered Resolution No. 2025‑135 to amend the city parking schedule – vote 5‑0‑0‑0
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including $2,455,549.15 accounts payable, meeting schedule for 2026, and other routine items – vote 5‑0‑0‑0
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑131 creating an MOU with the Marina Police Officers Association and authorizing salary‑schedule amendments – vote 5‑0‑0‑0
• Approved Amendment No. 7 to the Management Agreement with Greystar for Abrams B Housing Area – pulled to agenda item 13c, approved by council
• Approved Amendment No. 7 to the Management Agreement with Greystar for Preston Park Housing Area – pulled to agenda item 13c, approved by council
• Formed an ad‑hoc subcommittee on Loch Padden Park consisting of the Mayor and Councilmember McCarthy

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina Joint Powers Financing Authority is holding a special meeting to schedule a future session. The body will consider a resolution to set its next regular meeting for December 16, 2025.

• Resolution to set a regular meeting for December 16, 2025

City Facilities Citizens Advisory Committee (CFCAC)

The City Facilities Citizen Advisory Committee will open the meeting with a public comment period where anyone may speak on agenda items for up to three minutes. Afterward, the committee will continue discussion on key issues regarding facility needs. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period (any person may comment on agenda items, max 3 minutes)
• Continued discussion on key issues regarding facility needs

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will discuss several items including a temporary prohibition on new firearm and ammunition sales businesses. The body is also reviewing property negotiations with California State University Monterey Bay and an affordable housing agreement for a 15-unit development.

• Ordinance No. 2025-17 to temporarily prohibit new firearm and ammunition sales businesses
• Affordable Housing Agreement for a 15-unit residential development at 219-221 Hillcrest Ave
• Property negotiations with CSU Monterey Bay for 2660 5th Avenue and 8th Street Easement
• Accounts payable totaling $1,664,506.83
• Amendment to the General Plan update (GP2045) agreement with Raimi+Associates through June 30, 2027

The Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑17 to temporarily prohibit the establishment and operation of new firearm and ammunition sales businesses. It also approved several resolutions, including a grant application for the Caltrans Airport Improvement Program and an affordable‑housing agreement for a 15‑unit development on Hillcrest Avenue. The Consent Agenda, covering routine items such as $1,664,506.83 in accounts payable, was approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑17 temporarily prohibiting new firearm and ammunition sales businesses
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑18 amending Title 15 to incorporate the 2025 California Wildland‑Urban Interface Code
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑126 authorizing application for Caltrans Airport Improvement Program matching grant
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑127 approving Amendment No. 1 to the General Plan update agreement with Raimi+Associates
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑128 approving Affordable Housing Agreement for 15‑unit development at 219‑221 Hillcrest Ave
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑129 approving reimbursement agreement with Monterey‑Salinas Transit for Marina Drive drainage improvements
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including $1,664,506.83 in accounts payable, by a 5‑0‑0‑0 vote
• Received and filed quarterly investment and budget reports for the City and successor agencies

City Facilities Citizens Advisory Committee (CFCAC)

The City Facilities Citizen Advisory Committee will begin with a tour of municipal facilities at the City Council Chambers. After the tour, the committee will reconvene at the Marina Library to discuss key issues related to the city’s facility needs. No specific actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• 5:30 p.m. – Tour of city facilities at Marina Council Chambers
• 6:15 p.m. – Discussion of key facility‑needs issues at Marina Library

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Marina Planning Commission will vote on a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the third amendment to the Sea Haven Development Agreement, which would shift responsibility for building Sea Haven Park from Trumark Companies, LLC to the City. The commission will also review a draft amendment to the City’s Land Use Plan that updates the Local Coastal Program. Additional items include approval of the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes and discussion of a Planning Commissioner Academy registration.

• Sea Haven Development Agreement Amendment #3 – transfer park construction responsibility to the City (Resolution 2025-17)
• Land Use Plan Amendment with Local Coastal Program update (Resolution 2025-16)
• Approval of October 23, 2025, Meeting Action Minutes
• Planning Commissioner Academy – register interested members for the League of CA Cities conference
• Public hearing items listed under the consent agenda

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will consider adopting Resolution 2025- to authorize the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) with labor standards for Construction Manager‑At‑Risk (CMAR) services for the Recreation and Aquatics Center project. The project repurposes former Fort Ord facilities and is about 65% complete in design. The proposed labor standards include prevailing wage requirements, apprenticeship participation, and health‑care contributions aligned with AB 2011. Adoption of the resolution would enable the city to solicit qualified firms to manage construction under a guaranteed maximum price.

• Adopt Resolution 2025- authorizing RFP for CMAR services for the Recreation & Aquatics Center
• Include proposed labor standards (prevailing wage, apprenticeship, health‑care contributions) in the RFP
• Use Construction Manager‑At‑Risk delivery method to control costs and risks
• Project repurposes former Fort Ord facilities into a modern Recreation & Aquatics Center (≈65% design complete)
• Stakeholder engagement with the Carpenters Union on labor‑standard proposals

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-125, authorizing the release of a Request for Proposals for Construction Manager‑At‑Risk services for the Recreation and Aquatics Center. The resolution includes staff‑recommended prevailing wage standards, carpenter‑trade apprenticeship and health‑care language, and requires an enforcement program. The motion passed with a vote of 4‑0‑1.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-125 authorizing RFP release for CMAR services (4-0-1)
• Included prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and health‑care standards in the RFP requirements

Public Works Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Public Works Commission meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025, has been canceled. The notice was posted on October 31, 2025, at the Council Chambers and other locations.

• Meeting canceled
• No action items on the agenda
• Public comment limited to agenda items
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Avenue

Recreation & Cultural Services Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Recreation & Cultural Services Commission will receive a presentation on the 50th Anniversary Celebration. The body will also receive updates on three city parks and information regarding upcoming community events.

• Presentation on 50th Anniversary Celebration
• Information on All-Inclusive Playground Reveal Design Day Celebration
• Information on Thanksgiving Community Meal event
• Update and community feedback on Preston Park
• Updates on Dunes City Park and Sea Haven Park

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hold public hearings on a temporary prohibition of new firearm and ammunition businesses and updates to the Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The meeting also includes a 50th anniversary reception and various administrative approvals.

• Proposed urgency ordinance to temporarily prohibit new firearm and ammunition sales businesses
• Proposed adoption of 2025 Edition Part 7 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
• Accounts payable totaling $2,204,322.11
• Purchase of two new Ford Mavericks
• Agreement with Shea Homes, LP for right-of-way maintenance at Linear Park and 2nd Avenue

The Council adopted resolutions to buy two new Ford Mavrick vehicles and to approve multiple agreements for right‑of‑way maintenance, storm‑water services, gutter repairs, and a copier lease. It also rejected two claims against the city and approved routine accounts‑payable checks totaling $2,204,322.11 and $770.64.

• Approved purchase of two new Ford Mavrick vehicles (Resolution No. 2025-120)
• Approved agreement with Shea Homes, LP for right‑of‑way maintenance in Linear Park and 2nd Avenue (Resolution No. 2025‑?)
• Approved Amendment No. 9 with Save the Whales of Seaside for storm‑water permit services (Resolution No. 2025‑121)
• Approved gutter repair at 741 Neeson Rd Building 527 and 761 Neeson Rd Building 524 (Resolution No. 2025‑?)
• Approved five‑year lease with US Bank for a Konika Minolta C4080 copier/printer (Resolution No. 2025‑122)
• Rejected claim by Katrina Brehm (staff recommendation)
• Rejected claim by Colleen Knopf (staff recommendation)
• Approved accounts payable checks totaling $2,204,322.11 and $770.64

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Resolution 2025-12 to approve Conditional Use Permit CU25-003, allowing onsite sale and consumption of beer, wine, and distilled spirits at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marina, 189 Seaside Circle. The permit is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Section 15301. The commission will also hold a public hearing and recommend that the City Council adopt an amendment to the Short-Term Rental ordinance (Zoning Code 18.42.170). The meeting includes approval of the September 25, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit CU25-003 for Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 189 Seaside Circle (Resolution 2025-12)
• Short-Term Rental ordinance amendment to Zoning Code 18.42.170
• Approval of September 25, 2025, Planning Commission meeting minutes

The commission approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a conditional use permit for the Holiday Inn Express & Suites at 189 Seaside Circle, allowing on‑site sale and consumption of alcohol, with a 6‑0 vote and one commissioner recused. The commission did not vote on the proposed amendment to the short‑term rental ordinance and asked staff to schedule a study session for further discussion.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Holiday Inn Express & Suites, allowing alcohol sales (6-0, 1 recuse)
• Refrained from voting on short‑term rental ordinance amendment; requested staff study session

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will consider a closed‑session real‑property negotiation for 3044 Del Monte Boulevard and a cybersecurity threat briefing. It will vote on a consent agenda covering routine items, adopt resolutions to hire an IT manager and senior HR analyst, and approve several agreements including a PG&E rights‑of‑way easement for undergrounding utilities in Tract 1540 Marina Heights Phase 5A. The council will also adopt the 2025 California Building Codes, hold a public hearing on kennel and dog‑hospital licensing, and release an RFP for a construction‑manager‑at‑risk for the Recreation and Aquatics Center while reviewing financing options for the Preston Park loan.

• Closed‑session real‑property negotiation for 3044 Del Monte Boulevard (APN 032‑312‑043) – price and terms
• Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a PG&E agreement for undergrounding utilities in Tract 1540 Marina Heights Phase 5A
• Adoption of Ordinance updating 2025 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Green Building, Existing, Historical, and Fire Codes
• Public hearing to amend the municipal code for Kennel and Dog Hospital Licenses (Ordinance No. 2025‑?)
• Resolution releasing an RFP for Construction Manager‑At‑Risk services for the Recreation and Aquatics Center

The Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-16 to update the 2025 California Building Standards Codes. It approved two staffing resolutions for a full‑time IT manager and a senior HR analyst, and authorized four separate agreements with PG&E, the State Office of Administrative Hearings, the UWUA/MPFFA labor groups, and the Monterey Regional Waste Management District. The Consent Agenda was approved (excluding one item) with a 5‑0 vote, and the Kennel and Dog Hospital Licenses ordinance was tabled by a 3‑2 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-16 updating 2025 California Building Standards Codes
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-114 to hire a full‑time IT Manager and amend the salary schedule
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-115 to hire a Senior Human Resources Analyst and amend the salary schedule
• Approved four agreements: PG&E utility easement, State Office of Administrative Hearings, UWUA/MPFFA MOU, and Monterey Regional Waste Management District MOU
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-118 adopting an MOU with UWUA and MPFFA and amending the salary schedule
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-119 approving an MOU with Monterey Regional Waste Management District
• Approved Consent Agenda (minus item 10g(2)) – vote 5‑0‑0
• Tabled Ordinance on Kennel and Dog Hospital Licenses – vote 3‑2

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The City of Marina Planning Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for October 9, 2025 was cancelled. The next meeting is set for October 23, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at 211 Hillcrest Avenue, Marina. No agenda items were presented.

Tree Committee Agendas & Minutes

The Marina Tree Committee meeting on October 8, 2025 will hold a public hearing on the Fort Ord Regional Trail & Greenway (FORTAG) project. The agenda calls for adopting TC Resolution 2025-04, which recommends that the Community Development Director approve a tree removal permit (TR25-0005) to remove up to 94 trees along the California Avenue segment. The meeting also includes routine approval of the May 5, 2025 Tree Committee minutes and other consent‑agenda items.

• Fort Ord Regional Trail & Greenway (FORTAG) Tree Removal Permit TR25-0005 – up to 94 trees on California Ave segment
• Adoption of TC Resolution 2025-04 recommending approval of the tree removal permit
• Approval of Tree Committee May 5, 2025 meeting action minutes
• Public hearing to receive oral comments on the tree removal permit
• Ex parte communications disclosure requirement for quasi‑judicial matters

The committee approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0‑0 vote. It then adopted TC Resolution 2025‑04, recommending that the Planning Commission approve the removal of up to 56 trees, subject to a tree‑protection plan and revised plans for certain oak and cypress trees. Both motions passed unanimously among the three members present.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Adopted TC Resolution 2025‑04 recommending removal of up to 56 trees (3-0-0)

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Marina Traffic Advisory Committee's meeting set for October 7, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered or discussed. The notice includes only procedural information about the meeting format and future meeting date.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will consider several actions, including a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric for joint use of rights of way and undergrounding utilities for the Shea Homes "Tract 1569 The Dunes On Monterey Bay Phase 3 North" project near 1st Avenue, Pelican Street, and Divarty Street. The Council will also adopt ordinances amending the definition of adult cabaret and updating mitigation fees for new development, and will approve a recruitment contract with WBCP up to $40,900. Additional items include a consent agenda covering $3.86 million in accounts payable and a purchase of a new Multihog M‑Series vehicle.

• Approve PG&E rights‑of‑way and undergrounding agreement for Shea Homes development (Tract 1569 The Dunes On Monterey Bay Phase 3 North)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-14 removing "male and female impersonators" from adult cabaret definition
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-15 amending mitigation fees for new development
• Authorize recruitment agreement with WBCP for Chief Building Official position, up to $40,900
• Approve accounts payable checks 107730‑107874 totaling $3,858,039.02

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑109 to purchase one new Multihog M‑Series multi‑purpose vehicle. It also adopted Resolution No. 2025‑110 to authorize an agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric for utility easements, and Resolution No. 2025‑111 to adopt an MOU with the Mid‑Management Employees Association and amend the city salary schedule. Additionally, Resolution No. 2025‑112 authorized a recruitment agreement with WBCP for up to $40,900, and the Council rejected a claim from Maria Garza.

• Approved purchase of one new Multihog M‑Series multi‑purpose vehicle (Resolution 2025‑109)
• Authorized agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric for utility easements (Resolution 2025‑110)
• Adopted MOU with Mid‑Management Employees Association and amended salary schedule (Resolution 2025‑111)
• Authorized recruitment agreement with WBCP up to $40,900 (Resolution 2025‑112)
• Rejected claim from Maria Garza and directed notice of rejection (Resolution 2025‑c)
• Approved accounts payable checks 107730‑107874 totaling $3,858,039.02 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved adoption of Resolution No. 2025‑109 for vehicle purchase (Consent Agenda)
• Approved adoption of Resolutions No. 2025‑110, 2025‑111, and 2025‑112 (Consent Agenda)

Public Works Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Public Works Commission will review the City Hall Parking Restriction under the Community Development District (CDD) and evaluate the Capital Project Review. Routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of the September 4, 2025 minutes, will also be considered. Public comment will be permitted on agenda items.

• City Hall Parking Restriction (CDD) – discussion and possible action
• Capital Project Review – discussion and possible action
• Approval of September 4, 2025 Public Works Commission minutes (consent agenda)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council, together with Abrams B Non‑Profit Corporation and Preston Park Sustainable Community Non‑Profit Corporation, will review the adopted 2010 policy on marketplace rents for Abrams Park (194 units at 2960 Carpenter Court) and Preston Park (354 units at 682 Wahl Court). They will receive rental market study data, facility reserve information, and an update on Preston Park loan refinancing alternatives. The Council will provide directions to staff regarding rent adjustments and financing options.

• Review adopted 2010 marketplace rent policy for Abrams Park and Preston Park
• Receive rental market study data and facility reserve information
• Receive update on Preston Park $36 million interest‑only loan refinancing alternatives
• Discuss potential incremental rent increases for in‑place tenants (e.g., 1% increase could add $124 k for Abrams Park and $300 k for Preston Park)
• Provide staff directions on rent policy and financing options

The council did not vote on any measures but gave staff several directives related to the Preston and Abrams Park rental program. Staff were asked to prepare a capital plan, evaluate use of the $13 million reserve, and provide data on legacy versus market rents. Additional tasks include reviewing exemption criteria, legal issues, and examples of comparable rent policies. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.

• Develop capital plan to meet facility and maintenance needs
• Analyze options for using $13 million reserve to pay down Preston Park loan or fund capital improvements
• Provide data comparing the 144 legacy rental amounts to market rents
• Identify exemptions for rent adjustments, including PG&E CARE program and hardship waivers
• Model alternate CPI‑based rent increase scenarios and assess budget impact
• Determine legal issues regarding tenant finances, lease renewals, and rent increase percentages
• Define “Legacy Tenants” for the rental program
• Supply examples of rent policies used by similar properties

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Marina Planning Commission will review a Design Review permit (File No. SAD25-0006) for signage and landscaping upgrades at the Sanctuary Beach Resort located at 3295 Dunes Drive. The commission will also approve the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting and hold public hearings on agenda items. Staff will provide updates on major city projects and upcoming community events.

• Design Review Permit – Sanctuary Beach Resort, 3295 Dunes Drive (signage and landscaping improvements)
• Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearings for agenda items
• Staff updates on upcoming events: Multi‑Cultural Festival, 50th Anniversary, Salute to Veterans Jamboree
• Consent agenda items (routine approvals)

The Planning Commission approved the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6-0 vote. It also approved a Design Review permit (Resolution 2025-11) for signage and landscaping at the Sanctuary Beach Resort, 3295 Dunes Drive, also by a 6-0 vote. Both actions recorded one absent member, Commissioner Cheng.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Design Review permit for Sanctuary Beach Resort, 3295 Dunes Dr. (6-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will review and discuss funding alternatives and strategies for constructing critical city facilities, including a police station, fire station, and community center. The discussion follows the November 2024 Measure U results, which fell short of the required supermajority. Staff will provide policy direction on priority‑setting, phasing, and financing options for these projects.

• Review funding alternatives for a police station ($17.5 million), fire station ($16 million), and community center/city hall facilities ($21.5 million) totaling $55 million.
• Consider financing strategies after Measure U ($50 million bond) failed to achieve the 66 ⅔ % supermajority.
• Examine potential site locations such as California Avenue & Imjin Parkway for a new fire headquarters and Vince DiMaggio Park for a second fire station.
• Discuss findings of the Community Facility Needs Assessment, which identified space deficits across city departments and operational shortcomings in police and fire services.
• Provide policy direction on priority‑setting, phasing, and next steps for funding mechanisms for the new facilities.

The council approved a motion (5‑0‑0‑0) directing staff to establish a citizen's advisory committee within a month or two. Staff were also tasked with reviewing a 10‑page document, researching funding models, gathering voter‑breakdown data, and planning a community meeting on the new city facilities. Additional directives include touring potential sites, continuing research on the UUT tax and bond, and ensuring the advisory committee reflects the four districts.

• Approved motion to establish a citizen's advisory committee within 1‑2 months (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Directed staff to review a 10‑page document and provide a summary (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Ordered staff to arrange tours of comparable facilities (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Tasked staff with researching funding approaches used by other cities (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Instructed staff to compile voter‑breakdown per district for Measure U (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Requested a summary of five designated city‑hall sites, without deciding on a location (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Mandated continued research on the UUT tax measure and bond (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Ordered a community meeting to be held early in the application process (5‑0‑0‑0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would delete the phrase “male and female impersonators” from the definition of adult cabaret in the municipal code. The meeting also includes a hearing on a Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and a related ordinance on mitigation fees, a call for bids on the Imjin Parkway and 3rd Avenue intersection improvement, and approval of a professional services agreement up to $90,000 for underground utility work at City Park at the Dunes. Routine consent‑agenda items such as accounts payable totaling $953,078.34 will be approved by a single motion.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025‑? to amend Section 17.52.020, removing “male and female impersonators” from the adult cabaret definition
• Public hearing and adoption of the Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and related Ordinance amending Chapter 3.26 on mitigation fees
• Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Wallace Group of San Luis Obispo for up to $90,000 for undergrounding utilities at City Park at the Dunes
• Resolution approving advertising and call for bids for the Imjin Parkway and 3rd Avenue Intersection Improvement Project
• Consent agenda approval of accounts payable checks 107673‑107729 totaling $953,078.34 and check 134 for $3,250.00

The council held a closed‑session briefing but reported that no reportable actions were taken. The open session included special presentations, announcements of upcoming events, and updates on street repairs and utility work, but no motions were adopted, denied, or postponed. No votes or formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The City of Marina Planning Commission's regular meeting set for September 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed. The next meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2025 at the City Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Avenue.

Recreation & Cultural Services Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Recreation & Cultural Services Commission will review updates on several park and art projects. The body is also considering the approval of a naming process for Hilltop Park, City Park at the Dunes, and Sea Haven Park.

• Consideration of a naming process for Hilltop Park, City Park at the Dunes, and Sea Haven Park
• Update on Sea Haven Park project
• Update on Imjin Parkway Artwork and review of illustrations
• Presentation on Food Garden Eagle Scout Project and Children's Sensory Garden Project by Sustainable Marina
• Update on Fort Ord Dunes State Park

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council is holding a special meeting consisting entirely of a closed session. The body will discuss threats to public services and potential litigation.

• Closed session regarding cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure controls
• Closed session regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation

The council met in closed session on September 9, 2025. Discussions included a legal and police conference on a threat to critical infrastructure and a consultation on anticipated litigation. No reportable actions or decisions were taken.

Public Works Commission Agendas & Minutes

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Jaime, seconded by Steve Rouland, and carried. No other actions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

• Approved minutes from 06/05/25 (motion carried)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council approved routine consent‑agenda items, excluding two items pulled for separate votes. It voted 4‑1 to adopt Resolution 2025‑102, dissolving the Cypress Cove II Landscape Maintenance District. It also voted 5‑0 to adopt Resolution 2025‑103, adding a new minor address‑change fee to the master fee schedule.

• Approved routine consent‑agenda items (excluding items 10b(1) and 10g(1)) – motion passed by roll call
• Dissolved Cypress Cove II Landscape Maintenance District (Resolution 2025‑102) – vote 4‑1
• Amended master fee schedule to add minor address‑change fee (Resolution 2025‑103) – vote 5‑0

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee will meet to discuss parking issues on NB Del Monte and the bus loading zone at Marina Vista Elementary School. The meeting will be hybrid, held in person at 209 Cypress Ave or via Zoom.

• NB Del Monte Parking Issues
• Marina Vista Elementary School Bus Loading Zone
• Hybrid meeting format (209 Cypress Ave or Zoom)
• Roll call of Police, Engineering, Community Development, and Fire Dept staff
• Next meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025

The committee reviewed parking concerns on Del Monte Blvd, a school bus loading zone curb color issue, and several street‑related projects. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded; members noted pending actions such as repainting curbs, installing new traffic signs, and awaiting Caltrans approval for a bid. The meeting concluded with a reminder of the next meeting on October 7, 2025.

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will consider recommending a municipal code amendment to remove 'male and female impersonators' from the definition of adult cabaret. The body will also receive informational presentations on a transit hub and affordable housing models.

• Proposed amendment to Marina Municipal Code Section 17.52.020 regarding adult cabaret definitions
• Informational presentation on Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) mobility hub at 5th Street
• Presentation on innovative housing models for Housing Element Program 2.3
• Approval of July 10, 2025, meeting minutes

The Commission approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved Resolution 2025‑10, amending Section 17.52.020 of the Marina Municipal Code to delete the phrase “male and female impersonators” from the definition of “Adult cabaret,” also by a 6‑0 vote. Both actions were recorded as unanimous approvals.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 amending Section 17.52.020 to remove phrase “male and female impersonators” (6-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council adopted several resolutions, including a call for bids on a citywide street‑repair project, a pro‑housing program application, a special tax for library bond repayments, and funding for a Preston Park baseball‑field expansion. It also approved the purchase of a prefabricated restroom for $298,453 and 15 new license‑plate‑recognition cameras for the police department. A motion to reconsider a July 1 agenda item failed 2‑3.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑84, approving advertising and call for bids for Phase 4 micro‑surfacing & slurry seal street repair (approved)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑85, authorizing City Manager to submit a Pro‑housing Designation Program application to the state housing department (approved)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑86, fixing and levying a special tax for principal and interest on 2015 General Obligation Library Bonds for FY 2025‑2026 (approved)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑88, authorizing an application for LWCF funding for the Preston Park baseball‑field expansion (approved)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑89, approving purchase of one prefabricated restroom facility for $298,453.00 (approved)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑90, approving purchase of fifteen additional Flock Falcon LPR cameras for the Marina Police Department (approved)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑97, approving a legal services agreement with Richard, Watson & Gershon to prosecute the City’s appeal in City of Marina v. California Coastal Commission (approved)
• Motion to reconsider agenda item 13b from the July 1, 2025 meeting failed (vote 2‑3)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-83, which amends the sales‑tax revenue‑sharing agreement with Unstoppable Automotive MBMCA LLC for the Mercedes‑Benz dealership project. The amendment changes the dealership name from Mercedes‑Benz of Marina to Mercedes‑Benz of Monterey, sets gateway‑sign requirements, and requires the developer to pay for design, construction, and maintenance of the sign in perpetuity. The parties will discuss future revenue‑sharing contributions after the dealership is established, and all other approval conditions from May 20 2025 remain unchanged. The motion passed with a 4‑1 vote.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-83 amending sales tax revenue sharing (4-1)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council adopted a resolution to dissolve the Cypress Cove II Landscape Maintenance District after a public hearing, passing with a 4-1 vote. The council also approved routine consent‑agenda items, including special tax levies for the Dunes Community Facilities District and a utility easement at Gloria Jean Tate Park. Additional resolutions approved lease amendments, a memorandum of understanding, and an architectural services agreement.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑73 confirming levy of special tax for Dunes CFD 2015‑1 (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑74 certifying compliance with Proposition 218 for Dunes CFD 2015‑1 (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑75 approving utility easement at Gloria Jean Tate Park, 3254 Abdy Way (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑76 confirming levy of special tax for Dunes CFD 2024‑1 (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑78 approving amendment to lease with New Cingular Wireless PCS for telecom facility (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑79 amending MOU for Senate Bill 1383 food waste program (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑80 approving architectural services agreement for Fire Station #2 expansion (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted resolution to dissolve Cypress Cove II Landscape Maintenance District (4‑1‑0‑0)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The commission approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a permit to remove approximately eleven trees in Opportunity Area 4.3 for a medical facility. It also approved a recommendation to amend Title 17 of the Municipal Code to add garden structures and fence regulations.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0-1)
• Approved tree removal permit for ~11 trees in Opportunity Area 4.3 (6-0-0-1)
• Approved recommendation to amend Title 17 adding garden structures and fence sections (6-0-0-1)

Public Works Commission Agendas & Minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. Commissioners received updates on road‑striping, speed‑limit signs, landscaping fees, roundabout construction, trail projects, and other public‑works initiatives. Several proposals—including a shopping‑cart ordinance and a Community Development Block Grant application—were discussed but no actions or votes were recorded. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes

Traffic Advisory Committee

The committee directed staff to place a temporary barricade at 293 Carmel Avenue while the street is fully reconstructed. Traffic counters will be installed at the 9th/Lighthouse and Jetty/General Stillwell intersections, with results to be reported at the July meeting. The Deforest Street speed limit will remain at 30 mph, and pedestrian crossing signs will be investigated for the Cardoza/Abdy area. A traffic plan will be prepared for the Recovery Run event on September 20, 2025.

• Install temporary barricade at 293 Carmel Ave (staff action)
• Place traffic counters at 9th/Lighthouse intersection and report July (staff action)
• Place traffic counters at Jetty/General Stillwell intersection and report July (staff action)
• Investigate pedestrian crossing signs for Cardoza/Abdy area (staff action)
• Maintain Deforest Street speed limit at 30 mph (policy decision)
• Paint edge line during Carmel Ave reconstruction to delineate traffic (staff action)
• Develop traffic plan for Recovery Run event on 9/20/25 (staff action)
• Schedule next Traffic Advisory Committee meeting for July 1, 2025 (administrative)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Council adopted Resolution 2025‑54 to purchase a RAVO R5‑ISERIES Compact Diesel Street Sweeper. It also approved several contracts, a $85,000 appropriation for a traffic‑impact study, and adopted three new ordinances amending the municipal code on day‑care centers, zoning design review, and the Building Appeals Board. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved purchase of RAVO R5‑ISERIES Compact Diesel Street Sweeper (Resolution 2025‑54)
• Approved $85,000 appropriation for Dunes Traffic Impact Analysis (Resolution 2025‑55)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to Imjin Parkway engineering agreement (Resolution 2025‑57)
• Approved contracts with Denise Duffy and Associates for biological consulting (Resolution 2025‑58)
• Approved contract with Tripepi Smith and Associates for communication support (Resolution 2025‑59)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑08 amending day‑care sections of the Municipal Code (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑09 amending zoning design‑review requirements (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑10 adding Chapter 2.56 Building Appeals Board (5‑0‑0‑0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council adopted the GANN appropriations limit for FY 2025‑26 and approved several agreements for the Marina Station development, including an avigation easement and public improvement agreements for Phases 1, 2 and 3. It also approved the final map for the project, adopted assessment levies for the Seabreeze and Monterey Bay Estates districts, and passed zoning and general‑plan amendments to implement the housing element. One agreement with Denise Duffy was tabled.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑39, approving GANN Appropriations Limit for FY 2025‑26
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑41, accepting Grant of Avigation Easement for Marina Station Phases 1 & 2
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑42, approving Public Improvement Agreement for Marina Station Phases 1 & 2
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑43, approving Public Improvement Agreement for Phase 3 Offsite Roadway Improvements with Shea Homes
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑45, approving Final Map for Marina Station Phases 1 & 2
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑46, confirming $182.42 assessment levy for Seabreeze Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (4‑0‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑07 and Resolution No. 2025‑48, amending Zoning Code and General Plan for Housing Element Program 2.4 (4‑0‑1)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2025‑44 (agreement with Denise Duffy) by Mayor Delgado

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Marina City Council approved two fire‑code amendments, adding a State Fire Hazard Severity Zone map and adopting the California Fire Code. It also adopted a resolution adding four new drones to the police department’s inventory. Several routine financial items on the consent agenda, including $3.47 M in accounts payable, were approved. The council authorized the bidding process for the Marina Municipal Airport taxilane rehabilitation project.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑04 adding the State Fire Hazard Severity Zone map (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑05 adopting the California Fire Code amendment (4‑1‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑37 adding four new police drones (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved accounts payable checks totaling $3,467,353.20 (4‑0‑1, one abstention)
• Approved the consent agenda, except items 10b(1), 10b(2), 10f(1), 10g(2) (5‑0‑0‑0)
• Authorized staff to begin public bidding for the Marina Municipal Airport Taxilane Rehabilitation Project (Resolution No. 2025‑29)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑30 to levy assessments for the Cypress Cove II Landscape Maintenance District (approved via consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑38 approving the 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey (pending final acceptance)

Public Works Commission Agendas & Minutes

The commission approved the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 3‑1 to lower the speed limit on Segment 4 from 35 mph to 30 mph. It also voted 3‑1 to commission a second study of Segment 10.

• Approved minutes 04/03/25 (unanimous)
• Reduced speed limit on Segment 4 from 35 mph to 30 mph (3-1)
• Ordered second study of Segment 10 (3-1)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting presented draft policies for the General Plan update and gathered public comments. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the body only discussed and directed staff to revise the draft for future review. A future joint meeting with the Monterey Peninsula Regional Parks District was scheduled to address Locke Paddon Park.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council adopted a motion (4‑for, 0‑against, 1 abstention by Visscher) that approved multiple budget and policy actions. Funding was allocated to the Village Project ($7,500) and the SNIP mobile spay‑neuter bus ($15,000). The council also approved defunding the Highway 1 interchange project, retained funding for housing duplexes and an all‑inclusive park steering committee, and adopted new spay‑and‑neuter and sidewalk‑repair ordinances. A subcommittee to improve the consolidated project list was created.

• Created subcommittee (Councilmember Biala & Mayor Delgado) to improve project list (approved)
• Allocated $7,500 to the Village Project (approved)
• Allocated $15,000 to the SNIP bus program (approved)
• Defunded Highway 1 interchange project ($1 M) (approved)
• Retained $420,000 funding for housing duplex project on Hayes Circle (approved)
• Retained $100,000 funding for all‑inclusive park steering committee (approved)
• Established spay‑and‑neuter ordinance (approved)
• Established sidewalk‑repair ordinance (approved)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council approved the consent agenda with a 4‑0‑1 vote. It adopted several resolutions authorizing grant writing, an airport economic impact study, engineering, GIS, and fire‑chief recruitment services. It also directed the City Manager to submit the Community Engagement Plan to the California Coastal Commission. A lease agreement with Las Animas Concrete was approved.

• Consent agenda approved (4-0-1)
• Resolution No. 2025-21 reclassifying Code Enforcement Officer position approved
• Resolution No. 2025-22 grant writing services agreement authorized up to $60,000 approved
• Resolution No. 2025-23 $55,000 Airport Economic Impact Study agreement with Kimley‑Horn approved
• Resolution No. 2025-24 engineering and land surveying services agreement authorized up to $49,000 approved
• Resolution No. 2025-25 GIS and grant writing services agreement authorized up to $50,000 approved
• Resolution No. 2025-26 recruitment services for Fire Chief approved
• Resolution No. 2025-27 City Manager directed to send Community Engagement Plan to California Coastal Commission approved

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission approved the March 13 minutes. It adopted a conditional use permit for light wine manufacturing and sales at 3344 Paul Davis Drive. It recommended the City Council adopt inclusionary housing amendments to the Zoning Code and General Plan. It also recommended child‑care zoning amendments to the Zoning Code.

• Approved March 13 minutes (4-0-0-3)
• Approved conditional use permit for wine production at 3344 Paul Davis Dr. (4-0-0-3)
• Recommended inclusionary housing ordinance amendments to Zoning Code and General Plan (4-0-0-3)
• Recommended child‑care zoning ordinance amendments to Zoning Code (4-0-0-3)

Public Works Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Public Works Commission approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. No other items were voted on; the remaining agenda items were discussed without formal decisions.

• Approved minutes of 03/06/25 (unanimous)

Traffic Advisory Committee

The committee discussed traffic safety concerns, including stop signs, speed limit signage, and enforcement efforts. Members noted a future speed study to be presented to the council on May 6. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Council approved the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2024 and accepted the completion of the Buildings Blight Removal 2024 Project. It also adopted Ordinance No. 2025-03, amending several sections of Title 17, Article 6 of the Municipal Code. The Consent Agenda and Agenda Item 10L(1) were approved unanimously (5‑0‑0‑0). The real‑property negotiation with Las Animas Concrete & Building Supply will be revisited at the open session on April 15.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-18, accepting the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-19, accepting completion of the Buildings Blight Removal 2024 Project
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-03, amending Title 17, Article 6 of the Municipal Code
• Approved the Consent Agenda (vote 5‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved Agenda Item 10L(1) (vote 5‑0‑0‑0)
• No awards of bids were made
• No new claims against the city were recorded
• Closed‑session real‑property negotiation to be presented at the April 15 open session