Sand City, California

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The joint regular meeting of the Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency scheduled for July 21, 2026 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. The next meeting date is not specified in this notice.

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

This special meeting is almost entirely devoted to closed session discussions. The council will hold conferences on two property negotiations (APN 011-012-005 with Oyster Point Inn, LLC, and a former railroad right-of-way with the City of Seaside), discuss anticipated litigation based on a government claim, and evaluate the City Manager's performance. No substantive public business is scheduled in open session beyond roll call and adjournment.

• Closed session: property negotiation with John King of Oyster Point Inn, LLC regarding APN 011-012-005
• Closed session: property negotiation with City of Seaside for former railroad right-of-way (APN 011-301-028)
• Closed session: anticipated litigation under Government Claims Act
• Closed session: City Manager performance evaluation (continued from June 2, 2026)

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes a development agreement with New Dawn Equity Partners for the Monterey Bay Shores Resort. Other notable items include declaring a City Council vacancy, selecting a Vice Mayor, discussing the General Plan Update, and adopting an updated Emergency Operations Plan. A presentation from the County Emergency Management Department is also scheduled.

• Adopt ordinance approving Development Agreement with New Dawn Equity Partners for Monterey Bay Shores Resort
• Resolution supporting pilot rail service connecting LA and SF Bay Area for 2028 Olympics
• Resolution declaring a vacancy on the Sand City Council
• Resolution selecting Council Member Marilee Diaz as Vice Mayor
• Receive and discuss General Plan Update and Community Engagement Plan

Sand City Art Committee

The committee will welcome new member Holly Temple, administer the oath of office, and approve prior meeting minutes. They will consider appointing a chair. Key discussions include an update on the mural at the Graniterock Batch Plant and a conversation about the committee's desired role and responsibilities.

• Welcome new Art Committee member Holly Temple and administer oath of office
• Approve the Sand City Art Committee meeting minutes from April 29, 2025
• Consideration and appointment of a chair to the Sand City Art Committee
• Update and discussion regarding the mural on Graniterock Batch Plant
• Discussion of the Art Committee's desired role and responsibilities

The Sand City Art Committee approved the April 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1) and appointed Brian Clark as Chair for a one-year term (4-0-1). New member Holly Temple was sworn in. Discussion on the Graniterock batch plant mural and the committee's desired role took place but no decisions were made.

• Approved Art Committee Special Meeting Minutes of April 29, 2025 (4-0-1)
• Appointed Brian Clark as Chair for a one-year term (4-0-1)

Sand City Art Committee

The Sand City Art Committee will discuss and consider recommending that the City Council approve a mural on the Salvation Army building at 800 Scott Street. They will also receive an update on the Council's direction regarding the 2025 Mural Festival. Approval of prior meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Discuss and consider recommendation to Council to approve a mural on the Salvation Army building at 800 Scott Street (APN 011-186-027)
• Update to Art Committee on Council's direction regarding the 2025 Mural Festival
• Approve the Sand City Art Committee Special Meeting Minutes for March 28, 2025

The Sand City Art Committee held a special meeting on April 29, 2025, and voted 4-0-1 to approve a mural on the Salvation Army Building at 800 Scott Street. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 28, 2025, special meeting by the same vote. An update on the City Council's direction regarding the 2025 Mural Festival was received for informational purposes only.

• Approved mural on Salvation Army Building at 800 Scott Street (4-0-1)
• Approved Art Committee Special Meeting Minutes for March 28, 2025 (4-0-1)

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting with several new business items. They will consider approving a resolution to object to the County Tax Collector's sale of a tax-defaulted property (APN 011-125-040-000) and authorize the City Manager to apply to purchase it for public purposes. They will also consider a cost-sharing agreement for stormwater interceptor maintenance at the Sand Dollar Shopping Center, and an amendment to Conditional Use Permit 419 to modify parking conditions at 1725 Contra Costa Street. The agenda includes a presentation on Monterey One Water and updates on the Prohousing Designation application and funds.

• Resolution to object to county tax sale of property APN 011-125-040-000 and authorize purchase for public purposes
• Cost sharing agreement for maintenance of stormwater interceptors within the Sand Dollar Shopping Center
• Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 419 to modify parking conditions at 1725 Contra Costa Street
• Receive update on Prohousing Designation application and authorize application for Prohousing Incentive Program funds
• Receive presentation on Monterey One Water update from Paul Sciuto

The Sand City Council approved several resolutions, including authorizing the city manager to apply for and purchase a tax-defaulted property (APN 011-125-040-000) for public purposes (3-0-2, two recused). They also approved an amendment to Conditional Use Permit 419 to modify parking conditions at 1725 Contra Costa Street (3-0-2, two recused), and entered into a cost-sharing agreement for stormwater interceptors at Sand Dollar Shopping Center (5-0). Additionally, the Council approved resolutions related to the Prohousing Designation application and Prohousing Incentive Program funds.

• Approved consent calendar including meeting minutes and cancellation of two future meetings (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC 26-14 amending Conditional Use Permit 419 for parking changes at 1725 Contra Costa Street (3-0-2, two recused)
• Approved Resolution SC 26-15 authorizing cost-sharing agreement for stormwater interceptors at Sand Dollar Shopping Center (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC 26-16 receiving updated Prohousing Designation application (4-0-1, one abstention)
• Approved Resolution SC 26-17 authorizing application for Prohousing Incentive Program funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC 26-18 objecting to tax sale and authorizing purchase of tax-defaulted property APN 011-125-040-000 for public purposes (3-0-2, two recused)

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-004 for an automotive repair shop at 351 Olympia Avenue. Consent items include approving meeting minutes, recognizing Crime Victims' Rights Week, amending a vehicle purchase resolution, renewing a maintenance service agreement with Hope Rehabilitation Services, and accepting February 2026 financial reports. New business items include a continued first reading of an ordinance banning onshore facilities for offshore oil/gas, a resolution for sea level rise adaptation grant funding, a name change from Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Appreciation Day, and a resolution for the FY 2025-26 Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project. The council will also go into closed session for real property negotiations and anticipated litigation.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-004 for auto repair shop at 351 Olympia Avenue
• Resolution recognizing April 19-25, 2026 as Crime Victims' Rights Week
• Resolution amending SC 26-03 to authorize purchase of three city vehicles
• Resolution authorizing name change from Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Appreciation Day
• Resolution approving FY 2025-26 Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project and authorizing bid documents

The Council approved the FY 2025-26 Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project and authorized the name change from Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Appreciation Day. They also approved a conditional use permit for an automotive repair shop and authorized the City Manager to apply for a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant.

• Approved FY 2025-26 Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project (4-0-1)
• Approved name change from Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Appreciation Day (4-0-1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for automotive repair shop at 351 Olympia Avenue (4-0-1)
• Authorized City Manager to apply for Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution SC 26-19 recognizing Crime Victims' Rights Week (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution SC 26-20 amending Resolution SC 26-03 to purchase three City vehicles (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution SC 26-21 renewing Maintenance Service Agreement with Hope Rehabilitation Services (4-0-1)
• Continued First Reading of ordinance prohibiting offshore oil and gas facilities to May 19, 2026

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency meet jointly to consider several items. The council will appoint Kim Scudder to fill the remaining term of former Councilmember Sofer. Other business includes discussing a proposed lease by Abilities Cafe for a portion of the Art Park, continuing a use permit amendment for parking reduction at 1725 Contra Costa Street, and entering closed session to negotiate property terms with Monterey County.

• Appoint Kim Scudder to serve remaining term of former Councilmember Sofer
• Discuss and provide direction on proposed lease by Abilities Cafe for a portion of the Art Park
• Use permit amendment for 1725 Contra Costa Street (parking reduction) continued to March 3, 2026
• Closed session: real property negotiation for APN 011-125-040 with Monterey County
• Acceptance of independent auditor's report and audited financial statements for FY ended June 30, 2025

The council appointed Kim Scudder to fill the vacant seat left by former Councilmember Sofer and approved the Consent Calendar (5-0), which included recognizing retiring Community Human Services CEO Robin McCrae and accepting the January 2026 financial report. The council also approved the independent auditor's report and audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025 (5-0), confirmed appointments to the Design Review Committee and Arts Committee, ratified appointments to various local and regional boards, discussed a proposed lease for Abilities Cafe at the Art Park, and continued a use permit amendment for 1725 Contra Costa Street to March 3, 2026.

• Appointed Kim Scudder to fill council vacancy (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including resolutions honoring Robin McCrae and confirming JPA officers, and accepted January 2026 financial report (5-0)
• Accepted independent auditor's report and audited financial statements for FY ended June 30, 2025 (5-0)
• Confirmed appointments and re-appointments to Design Review Committee (5-0)
• Confirmed members of Sand City Arts Committee (5-0)
• Ratified appointments to various local and regional agencies and boards (5-0)
• Discussed and provided direction on Abilities Cafe lease of Art Park (no vote)
• Continued Use Permit Amendment for 1725 Contra Costa Street to March 3, 2026

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

This is a special joint meeting of the Sand City Council and Successor Agency. The agenda is largely procedural—roll call, public comment, and closed session. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss negotiations with Seaside car dealerships over a former railroad right-of-way (APN 011-301-028-000). Any action taken will be reported afterward.

• Closed session: Conference with real property negotiators on former railroad right-of-way (APN 011-301-028-000) between Sand City and Seaside; negotiators: City Manager Vibeke Norgaard, City Attorney Adam Lindgren; opposing parties: various car dealerships based in Seaside.

The City Council and Successor Agency Board met to discuss real property negotiations but adjourned the open session without taking any reportable actions. No public comment was received.

• Adjourned to Closed Session regarding real property negotiations
• Re-adjourned to Open Session with no reportable action taken

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council will interview candidates and appoint a new councilmember to fill a vacancy. The consent calendar includes a resolution opposing offshore oil and gas drilling and deep seabed mining. A presentation will update the council on Casa de Noche Buena.

• Interview and appoint new councilmember to fill vacancy (9A)
• Resolution opposing offshore oil and gas drilling and deep seabed mining (5A)
• Casa de Noche Buena update presentation (7A)

The council appointed Kim Scudder to fill the vacant seat left by former Councilmember Sofer, following interviews and unanimous votes. The consent calendar was approved 4-0, including Resolution SC 26-07 opposing offshore oil and gas drilling and deep seabed mining. No public hearings or other substantive decisions occurred.

• Approved Consent Calendar including Resolution SC 26-07 opposing offshore oil and gas drilling and deep seabed mining (4-0)
• Appointed Kim Scudder to fill vacant council seat following unanimous second-round vote (4-0)

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency will meet to consider several administrative actions, including building code updates and a city council vacancy. The agenda also includes a proposed budget amendment for a new police officer position.

• $10,000 donation to the Food Bank of Monterey County
• Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc.
• Ordinance amending Title 15 regarding building and fire codes
• Resolution declaring a vacancy on the City Council
• Successor Agency ROPS 26-27 and Administrative Budget approval

The City Council authorized a budget amendment to add one full-time police officer and established a process to fill a council vacancy. The council also updated building and fire codes and approved a $10,000 food bank donation.

• Authorized adding one full-time Police Officer position to FY 2025-26 budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-68 declaring a City Council vacancy and filling process (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance SC 25-07 amending Title 15 regarding Building, Fire and Related International Codes (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 donation to the food bank of Monterey County (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SA 25-02 for the ROPS 26-27 and administrative budget (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

This joint special meeting of the Sand City Council and Successor Agency includes closed-session discussions on anticipated litigation (six cases) and real property negotiations with the City of Seaside regarding a former railroad right-of-way (APN 011-301-028-000). The meeting also includes roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation – six cases
• Closed session: Real property negotiations with City of Seaside for former railroad right-of-way between Canyon Del Rey/218 and Contra Costa Avenue in Sand City

The City Council met in person and by teleconference. The session adjourned to closed session to discuss litigation and negotiate the former railroad right of way with the City of Seaside. No reportable action was taken.

• Adjourned to closed session regarding litigation (6 cases)
• Adjourned to closed session to negotiate former railroad right of way with City of Seaside
• No reportable action taken after closed session

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing on first reading of an ordinance adopting updated building, fire, and related international codes. New business includes approving a stormwater management agreement with Monterey One Water, a $10,000 resident food security grant program, and consent to modify the Monterey County Tourism Improvement District. Consent items cover routine minutes, the 2026 meeting calendar, a $38,000 professional services agreement with Hanson Bridgett, and amendments to engineering agreements for stormwater projects on Catalina and Contra Costa Streets.

• Ordinance adopting new building, fire, and related international codes (public hearing)
• Memorandum of Agreement with Monterey One Water for regional stormwater management
• Resident Food Security Grant Program with $10,000 initial funding
• Professional Services Agreement with Hanson Bridgett, LLP not to exceed $38,000
• Amendments to engineering agreements for West End Stormwater Improvement projects on Catalina Street and Contra Costa Street

The Sand City Council held the first reading of an ordinance updating building, fire, and related international codes in Title 15 of the municipal code, voting 4-0-1. The council also approved a $10,000 resident food security grant program, authorized a stormwater management agreement with Monterey One Water, and gave consent to modify the Monterey County Tourism Improvement District. All votes were 4-0-1 with Vice Mayor Blackwelder absent.

• Approved consent calendar including meeting minutes, 2026 calendar, Hanson Bridgett agreement ($38,000), and GHD amendments for two stormwater projects (4-0-1)
• Held first reading of ordinance amending Title 15 for building, fire, and related international codes (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-64 authorizing Memorandum of Agreement with Monterey One Water for regional stormwater management (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-65 establishing resident food security grant program with $10,000 initial funding (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-66 granting consent to Monterey to modify Monterey County Tourism Improvement District (4-0-1)

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council will vote on several consent and new business items, including a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement for a comprehensive General Plan update, and a resolution accepting a $200,000 grant plus $501,809.70 for a new electric street sweeper. Other actions involve declaring city-owned property as surplus, purchasing three vehicles, and amending a contract for multi-use trail planning. A presentation on the new city website will also be given.

• Approve professional services agreement with EMC Planning Group for comprehensive General Plan update
• Accept $200,000 MBARD grant and authorize $501,809.70 for purchase of RAVO R5-ESeries electric street sweeper
• Declare certain city-owned real property as exempt surplus land (Exhibit A parcel map)
• Authorize purchase of three city vehicles and execution of all necessary documents
• Amend agreement with EMC Planning Group for additional funding from MBARD CAMP grant (25-13) for multi-use commuter trail planning and design

The Council approved the purchase of three city vehicles and a $701,809.70 electric street sweeper. They also authorized a contract for a comprehensive general plan update and approved a mural curator service agreement. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved purchase of three city vehicles (4-0)
• Approved $701,809.70 street sweeper purchase (4-0)
• Approved EMC Planning Group general plan update contract (4-0)
• Approved mural curator services agreement (4-0)
• Approved financial report for December 2025 (4-0)
• Received presentation on new city website (no action)
• Declared property exempt surplus land (3-0-1, Diaz recused)
• Approved consent calendar items (4-0)

Budget and Personnel Committee

The Budget and Personnel Committee will consider and review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and make a recommendation for approval to the City Council. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Approve meeting minutes from May 13, 2025
• Consideration and review of the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
• Recommendation for budget approval to the City Council

The Budget and Personnel Committee voted 2-0 to approve the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee also voted 2-0 to recommend adoption of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (as stated in the motion) to the City Council, following discussion of revenues, vacancies, and reserves. The budget under consideration was presented as the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to City Council (2-0)

Budget and Personnel Committee

The Budget and Personnel Committee will review audited financial reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and consider recommending their approval to the City Council. The committee also plans to approve minutes from its June 5, 2025 meeting.

• Review of audited financial statements for FY 2024-25 and recommendation to City Council
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 5, 2025

The Budget and Personnel Committee reviewed the audited financial reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The committee voted to recommend these statements to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Recommended approval of FY 2024-2025 Audited Financial Statements to City Council (2-0)

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency will consider approving a professional services agreement with Nadja De Maeseneer for up to $95,000 to coordinate the West End Celebration event. They will also receive an annual update from Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) and review the annual military equipment use report. Consent items include amendments to a surveying contract ($50,000) and delegation of authority for a bike trail grant. A public hearing on adopting updated building codes is continued to November 4, 2025.

• Approve professional services agreement with Nadja De Maeseneer for West End Celebration coordination, up to $95,000 (9B)
• First reading of ordinance adopting updated building and international codes (continued to Nov 4) (8A)
• Amend professional services agreement with Polaris Land Surveying, not to exceed $50,000 (5C)
• Annual military equipment use update report (9A)
• Receive Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) annual update (7A)

The Council approved a $95,000 contract for event coordination services and a series of consent calendar items, including the approval of a resolution honoring Marina's 50th anniversary and the acceptance of financial reports. No substantive decisions were made on the building code ordinance, which was continued.

• Approved Resolution SC 25-60 for West End Celebration event coordination (up to $95,000)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-57 honoring Marina's 50th anniversary
• Approved Resolution SC 25-58 amending Polaris Land Surveying agreement (up to $50,000)
• Approved Resolution SC 25-59 delegating authority for Cal Trans bike trail grant documents
• Authorized City Manager to execute See Monterey Destination Marketing Organization agreement
• Accepted August and September 2025 City/Successor Agency Financial Reports
• Received 3CE Annual Update presentation
• Received Annual Military Equipment and Use Update Report

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency will hold a special meeting on October 21, 2025. The agenda includes a closed session for a public employee performance evaluation of the City Manager and a conference with legal counsel regarding seven cases of anticipated litigation.

• Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Manager
• Conference with Legal Counsel: Seven cases of anticipated litigation

The Council met in person and by teleconference to conduct a closed session regarding a City Manager performance evaluation and anticipated litigation. No reportable action was taken during the closed session.

• Adjourned to Closed Session for City Manager evaluation (unanimous)
• Adjourned to Closed Session for significant litigation exposure (7 cases)
• No reportable action taken during Closed Session
• Meeting adjourned at 5:40 PM

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council will consider consent calendar items including second readings of ordinances to implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element (urban lot splits, zoning amendments) and an ordinance on uses in enclosed buildings. New business includes approving the FY 2025-2026 fee schedule, reviewing the West End Celebration, and discussing joining a tourism improvement district.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinances amending Title 17 (Subdivisions) and Title 18 (Zoning) to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element (urban lot splits)
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance adding Section 18.62.171 (Uses Conducted Within Enclosed Buildings) for MU-P, C-1, C-2, C-3, and Manufacturing districts
• Resolution approving FY 2025-2026 Fee Schedule
• Resolution authorizing cost-sharing MOU for regional solid waste franchise collection planning with Monterey and member agencies
• Resolution approving first amendment to public works contract with CSI Construction Company for concrete monument sign south of Tioga Hotel project

The Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, adopted two ordinances amending the Municipal Code to implement the Housing Element, and established the Monterey County Tourism Improvement District. The meeting also included the approval of the Consent Calendar and direction to negotiate an agreement for the 2026 West End Celebration.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 Fee Schedule (4-0-1)
• Adopted Urban Lot Splits ordinance (4-0-1)
• Adopted Housing Element ordinances (4-0-1)
• Adopted Zoning Code amendment for enclosed building uses (4-0-1)
• Rescinded and replaced Resolution SC 21-32 (4-0-1)
• Authorized cost-sharing MOU for franchise collection planning (4-0-1)
• Approved first amendment to Public Works contract with CSI Construction (4-0-1)
• Established Monterey County Tourism Improvement District (4-0-1)

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency are holding a special meeting on September 16, 2025, primarily to adjourn to closed session for a performance evaluation of the City Manager under Government Code Section 54957. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, consisting of roll call, public communications, and adjournment. No other substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session to evaluate City Manager's performance pursuant to Government Code Section 54957

The City Council and Successor Agency Board met in a special session. The meeting included a closed session regarding a public employee performance evaluation. No reportable actions were taken.

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council and Successor Agency will hold public hearings on first readings of ordinances to add urban lot splits and implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element. Other key actions include a lease agreement for property at 501 Ortiz Avenue, a resolution for FEMA/OES financial assistance, and adoption of priority water/sewer policies for affordable housing. Consent items include recognizing California's 175th anniversary and honoring a local business.

• Approve lease agreement with Moore Twining Associates, Inc. for property at 501 Ortiz Avenue
• Approve resolution designating city agents for FEMA and CAL OES financial assistance
• First reading of ordinance adding Chapter 17.55 Urban Lot Splits to implement 6th Cycle Housing Element
• First reading of ordinance amending Title 18 Zoning for uses within enclosed buildings in multiple districts
• Approve resolution for priority water and sewer service for affordable housing projects

The Council approved resolutions for salary schedules, a lease with Moore Twining Associates, and a FEMA agreement. They also held first readings on ordinances for urban lot splits and zoning changes to implement the Housing Element. Additionally, the Council approved a resolution for priority water and sewer service for affordable housing and authorized a three-year service agreement with NBS.

• Approved 5-0 the Consent Calendar including salary schedules and a lease with Moore Twining Associates
• Held 5-0 first readings on ordinances for urban lot splits and zoning changes to implement the Housing Element
• Approved 5-0 Resolution SC 25-47 for priority water and sewer service for affordable housing
• Approved 5-0 Resolution SC 25-48 authorizing a three-year $10,000 annual agreement with NBS for the South of Tioga Project
• Approved 5-0 Resolution SC 25-43 rescinding and replacing salary schedule resolutions
• Approved 5-0 Resolution SC 25-46 designating agents for FEMA and CAL OES agreements
• Approved 5-0 Resolution SC 25-44 approving a lease agreement at 501 Ortiz Avenue
• Approved 5-0 Resolution SC 25-45 authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to a professional services agreement with HdL

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

This special joint meeting consists of roll call, public communications, and a closed session under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. The potential litigation stems from auto dealerships opposing the proposed design of the Sand City segment of the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail, following oral threats made at the June 17, 2025 meeting.

• Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (six cases) regarding Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail design
• Auto dealerships opposed the trail design and threatened litigation at the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting

The City Council and Successor Agency met in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation regarding the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail design. City Attorney Adam Lindgren reported that no reportable action was taken.

Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency

The Sand City Council will consider resolutions to begin developing the Art Park site on specified parcels and to pursue an operating agreement with State Parks for the Sand City Coastal Trail. A public hearing on an ordinance to implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element has been continued to August 19, 2025. Consent items include approval of minutes, a $55,000 grant services contract with California Consulting, and acceptance of May and June financial reports. The Council will also approve solicitation of RFPs for a multiuse bike trail final design and adopt salary schedules for general employees and police officers.

• Approve resolution to take steps to develop Art Park site (APNs 011-196-020-000; 011-196-015-000; 011-196-014-000; 011-196-023-000)
• Approve resolution for Park Partnership proposal to file for an operating agreement with State Parks for the Sand City Coastal Trail
• Approve $55,000 professional services agreement with California Consulting for grant-related services
• First reading of ordinance to amend Subdivision and Zoning codes per 2023-2031 Housing Element – continued to August 19, 2025
• Approve solicitation of RFP for Multiuse Bike Trail Final Design

The City Council approved the 2025-26 general employee salary schedule, authorized the development of the Art Park site, and approved a resolution to file a proposal for an operating agreement with State Parks for the Sand City Coastal Trail. The council also voted to continue the first reading of a housing element ordinance to the next meeting.

• Approved 2025-26 General Employees Salary Schedule (4-0-1)
• Authorized development of Art Park site (4-0-1)
• Approved filing proposal for Sand City Coastal Trail operating agreement (4-0-1)
• Approved solicitation of RFP for Multiuse Bike Trail final design (4-0-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar items (4-0-1)
• Continued Housing Element ordinance first reading to August 19 (4-0-1)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will meet to consider approval of several design-related items, including a sign and community library for A & R Plumbing, a sign permit for EconoWood Floors, and a Facade Improvement Program application for murals at Hawthorne Glass and Metal. The committee will also vote on meeting minutes from November 14, 2024. Public comments are accepted in person or via Zoom.

• Approval of premise identification sign and community free library for A & R Plumbing
• Approval of Sign Permit Application 24-004 for EconoWood Floors
• Approval of Facade Improvement Program application for murals for Hawthorne Glass and Metal

The Design Review Committee approved four items: the November meeting minutes, the Econowood Floors sign, the Hawthorne Building mural, and the A&R Plumbing sign and little library. No public comment was received.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Econowood Floors signage design (3-0)
• Approved Hawthorne Building mural design (3-0)
• Approved A&R Plumbing sign and little library design (3-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will meet on April 15, 2025, to review specific property improvements. The agenda includes a review of exterior improvements at 600 Ortiz Avenue and a sign permit application for Caffe by Rosine's.

• Design review of exterior improvements at 600 Ortiz Avenue (APN 011-233-023)
• Sign permit application for Caffe by Rosine's at 2160 California Avenue

The Design Review Committee approved the exterior improvements for the Independent and the design for the Cafe by Rosine's Sign. The committee approved the Independent design contingent upon restoring the original color palette and awnings. The Cafe sign was approved pending confirmation that the lettering would not have a white outline.

• Approved Independent exterior improvements (4-0)
• Approved Cafe by Rosine's Sign design pending confirmation (4-0)