Sand City meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Sand City Council Approves FY 2026-27 Budget, Advances Monterey Bay Shores Resort Development Agreement

The Sand City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026-27 city budget and advanced a development agreement for the Monterey Bay Shores Resort during its July 14 joint meeting with the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency. Both actions passed 4-0-1.

Budget and Appropriations

The council approved the FY 2026-27 city budget on a 4-0-1 vote and established the FY 2026-27 appropriations limit pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII B, also on a 4-0-1 vote. The council separately approved Resolution SC 26-29 adopting Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (4-0-1).

The council also approved FY 2026-27 salary schedules and authorized an additional Public Works full-time equivalent position (4-0-1).

Monterey Bay Shores Resort Development Agreement

The council advanced a first reading of a development agreement with New Dawn Equity Partners, LLC, for the Monterey Bay Shores Resort (4-0-1). A first reading is an early procedural step before a final vote on an ordinance or agreement.

Grants and Services

The council accepted a $13,500 grant from the Monterey Bay Air Resources District to purchase a zero-emission utility vehicle. That vote was 3-0-1-1.

The council authorized a memorandum of understanding between the City of Monterey and Sand City Police Departments for CALNET supplemental coverage (4-0-1) and approved a $55,000 professional service agreement with California Consulting for grant-related services (4-0-1).

A professional service agreement with Monterey Bay Technologies, Inc. for IT services was authorized (4-0-1), as was Resolution SC 26-28 amending the Harris & Associates, Inc. engineering services agreement (4-0-1).

Roads, Waste, and Other Resolutions

The council approved Resolution SC 26-37 adopting the list of projects funded by the SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act (4-0-1) and Resolution SC 26-27 for a transportation project funding agreement (4-0-1). Resolution SC 26-26 for a 9-1-1 Services Agreement also passed (4-0-1).

The council approved the ReGen Monterey recommendation for a competitive RFP process for waste collection services (4-0-1). A Special Event Permit for the 2026 Criterium Bicycle Race was approved (4-0-1), and the council proclaimed May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week (4-0-1). A donation to the Salvation Army in Sand City was also approved (4-0-1).

Election and Meeting Cancellation

The council approved the November 3, 2026 general municipal election and authorized a request to consolidate it with the county (4-0-1).

The council voted to cancel its July 21, 2026 regular meeting (4-0-1). No business will be conducted that day, and the next meeting date was not specified in the notice.

Closed Session on Property Negotiations

Also on July 14, the council met in a special closed session to receive updates on real property negotiations for APN 011-501-014. No reportable action was taken.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. The next regular City Council meeting date has not been specified in the available notices.

Sand City Roundup: Council Set to Vote on Resort Development Agreement; July 21 Meeting Cancelled

What happened this week

Sand City's Joint Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency met July 2, 2026, with a packed agenda headlined by a proposed development agreement for the Monterey Bay Shores Resort. However, minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so it is not yet possible to confirm which items were approved, how council members voted, or whether any items were continued.

The agenda listed an ordinance approving a development agreement with New Dawn Equity Partners for the Monterey Bay Shores Resort. Also on the consent calendar were resolutions declaring a vacancy on the Sand City Council and selecting Council Member Marilee Diaz as Vice Mayor, a resolution supporting pilot rail service connecting Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area for the 2028 Olympics, and a discussion item on the General Plan Update and Community Engagement Plan. An updated Emergency Operations Plan was also scheduled for adoption, along with a presentation from the County Emergency Management Department.

Because only the agenda is available, residents should treat these as proposed actions, not confirmed decisions. The official minutes, once published, will be the authoritative record.

Closed session on property, litigation, and city manager review

A separate July 2 special meeting was almost entirely in closed session. The council was scheduled to confer on two property negotiations: one with John King of Oyster Point Inn, LLC regarding APN 011-012-005, and another with the City of Seaside for a former railroad right-of-way (APN 011-301-028). The agenda also listed anticipated litigation under the Government Claims Act and a City Manager performance evaluation continued from June 2, 2026.

No substantive public business was scheduled in open session beyond roll call and adjournment. Results of closed-session discussions are typically reported out only as required by law, and minutes are not yet available.

July 21 regular meeting cancelled

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 notice does not specify when the next regular meeting will be held.

Why this matters

The Monterey Bay Shores Resort development agreement, if approved, would shape a significant coastal project in Sand City. The council vacancy and vice mayor selection affect city governance and who leads meetings. The General Plan Update discussion signals long-term planning work that will guide land use and development decisions. Residents who want to know what was actually decided on July 2 should watch for the published minutes on the city's official website.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. The July 21 regular meeting was cancelled, and no replacement date has been announced. Residents should check the city's official agenda postings for any newly scheduled special meetings.