Agenda packet — Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council, March 7, 2023 (part 2 of 3)

Attachment 2
On-Call Tree Services Addendum #2
Answer: The City does not foresee needing a tree inventory with dates, species, and size as part of this Contract.

2.04 Question: Is it required for Contractor to have an ISA certified worker on site at all times? Answer: No.

2.05 Question: Does the City need wood chips and wood rounds produced by the crews? Answer: At this time, it appears the majority of the materials are to be hauled away by the Contractor. However, due to the City owning the wood chips and rounds produced by work on City trees, it will be at the City's discretion to determine whether crews will haul away the materials or deposit them at a City-owned facility.

2.06 Question: Will the City allocate budget for each of the 3 awarded Companies or will proposals for each project be required and awarded to the low bidder? Answer: The City has allocated up to $100,000 of work for each of the awarded companies each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). Some jobs requiring more specialized equipment and/or workers may be sent out to each awarded Contractor, with the City selecting the lowest quote for that specific task. With that said, the City intends on utilizing each of the awarded Contractors to the largest extent possible due to the large volume of outstanding work to be performed.

3.0 – INFORMATION
The following item (s) are provided as a matter of information only to all respondents and do not modify or become part of the contract documents.

Item Description

3.01 Attached is the Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference attendees END

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Attachment 2

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
Staff Report
March 7, 2023

CONSENT AGENDA
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Chip Rerig, City Administrator
APPROVED BY: Chip Rerig, City Administrator
SUBJECT:

Adopt Resolution 2023-029 adopting the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Temporary/Hourly (at-will/unrepresented) classification salary plan in accordance with Municipal Code 2.52.520 as of March 1, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:

Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-029 adopting the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Temporary/Hourly (atwill/unrepresented) classification salary plan in accordance with Municipal Code 2.52.520 as of March 1, 2023.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

Temporary/Hourly employees are at-will and unrepresented and are not recognized nor represented for the purpose of collective bargaining and meeting and conferring over salary, benefits, and work conditions. For the at-will classifications, once the salary range is created and established, the salary remains static and does not increase unless approved by City Council. Over the course of the year, City Council has approved with the labor units (General and Management Unit, an affiliate of LiUNA, POA, Ambulance) and AtWill/Unrepresented. This administrative change updates the hourly rates to reflect the up-to-date rates for the corresponding classification.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Any fiscal impact will be absorbed in the department’s operating budget.

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1) Resolution 2023-029
Attachment 2) Exhibit A - Salary Schedule Hourly and Temporary

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-029

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA APPROVING THE

TEMPORARY / HOURLY (AT-WILL/UNREPRESENTED CLASSIFICATION SALARY PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CODE 2.52.520 AS OF MARCH 1, 2023.

WHEREAS, Municipal Code 2.52.520 and amendments thereto provide, among other things that the City Council establish the legal current salary range from the salary schedule for each class of position; WHEREAS, the salary resolution is adopted annually or periodically by the City Council upon review and recommendation of the City Administrator; and
WHEREAS, the California Public Employee’s Retirement Law, at Section 570.5 of the California Code of Regulations Title 2, requires the City to publish pay rates and ranges on the City’s internet site and the City Council to approve the pay rates and range in its entirety each time a modification is made; and WHEREAS, the temporary/hourly classifications do not receive Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) or salary adjustments on an annual basis such as employees represented by bargaining units; and WHEREAS, City Council has approved labor agreements and salary increases with General and Management (an affiliate of LiUNA), POA, Ambulance and the At-Will (Unrepresented) group; and WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council adopt the current City pay rates and ranges for Temporary/Hourly (at-will/unrepresented) classifications (Exhibit A).

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMELBY-THE-SEA DOES HEREBY:

1. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council authorizes and approves the City of Carmel-by-theSea current pay rates and ranges (salary schedule) for City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Temporary/Hourly (at-will/unrepresented) Classifications (Exhibit A).

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 7th day of March, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

SIGNED: ATTEST:
_______________________ ___________________________
Dave Potter, Mayor Nova Romero, MMC, City Clerk
Attachment 1
Classification Title Range Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Intern Temp/Hourly $ 17.86 $ 18.75 $ 19.69 $ 20.67 $ 21.71 Office Assistant Temp/Hourly $ 24.33 $ 25.54 $ 26.82 $ 28.17 $ 29.56 Forest Care Worker Temp/Hourly $ 24.33 $ 25.54 $ 26.82 $ 28.17 $ 29.56 Library Assistant Temp/Hourly $ 26.01 $ 27.31 $ 28.68 $ 30.12 $ 31.60 Maintenance Worker I Temp/Hourly $ 27.33 $ 28.69 $ 30.13 $ 31.62 $ 33.21 Tree Care Specialist Temp/Hourly $ 33.06 $ 34.72 $ 36.45 $ 38.27 $ 40.19 Administrator Coordinator Temp/Hourly $ 29.41 $ 30.93 $ 32.46 $ 34.09 $ 35.80 Librarian I Temp/Hourly $ 30.20 $ 31.70 $ 33.28 $ 34.95 $ 36.69 Community Activities Assistant I Temp/Hourly $ 31.43 $ 33.01 $ 34.65 $ 36.38 $ 38.19 Finance Specialist Temp/Hourly $ 30.97 $ 32.51 $ 34.13 $ 35.83 $ 37.62 Administrative Analyst Temp/Hourly $ 39.72 $ 41.71 $ 43.80 $ 45.99 $ 48.28 Classification Title Minimum
Hourly
Maximum
Hourly
Project Manager Temp/Hourly $55.75 $67.76
Extra-Help Retired Annuitant $15.00 $100.00

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
Note: These temporary/hourly positions are unclassified part-time "at-will" pursuant to the City's Municipal Code 2.52.055 (c). The temp/hourly positions are limited to work no more than 1000 hours in any fiscal year (July 1st - June 30th) and are eligible for only those benefits required by applicable State and Federal laws.

PAY SCHEDULE FOR TEMPORARY / HOURLY
EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2023
City Council Approval (pending) Resolution #2023 - 029
Attachment 2

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
Staff Report
March 7, 2023

CONSENT AGENDA
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Chip Rerig, City Administrator
APPROVED BY: Chip Rerig, City Administrator
SUBJECT:

Resolution 2023-030 Opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
RECOMMENDATION:

Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-030 Opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

BACKGROUND
On Jan. 4, 2022, the California Business Roundtable filed the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” or AG# 21-0042A1. On Feb. 1, 2023, the measure qualified for the November 2024 ballot. If approved, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act would amend the California Constitution with provisions that limit voters’ authority and input, adopt new and stricter rules for raising taxes and fees, and may make it more difficult to impose fines and penalties for violation of state and local laws.

The League of California Cities, along with a broad coalition of local governments, labor and public safety leaders, infrastructure advocates, and businesses, strongly opposes this initiative (Attachment 2).

Local government revenue-raising authority is currently substantially restricted by state statute and constitutional provisions, including the voter approved provisions of Proposition 13 of 1978, Proposition 218 of 1996, and Proposition 26 of 2010. The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act adds and expands restrictions on voters and local government tax and fee authority.

The measure puts billions of local government tax and fee revenues at risk statewide with related core public service impacts and would have significant negative impacts on the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea operations and core service delivery.

Full text of Ballot Initiative

MAJOR PROVISIONS
Fees and Charges[1]:

Except for licensing and other regulatory fees, fees and charges may not exceed the “actual cost” of providing the product or service for which the fee is charged. “Actual cost” is the “minimum amount necessary.” The burden to prove the fee or charge does not exceed “actual cost” is changed to “clear and convincing” evidence.

Requires fees and charges paid for the use of local and state government property and the amount paid to purchase or rent government property to be “reasonable.” These fees and charges are currently allowed to be market-based. Whether the amount is “reasonable” (introducing a new legal standard aiming to force below market fee and charge amounts) must be proved by “clear and convincing evidence.”[2] The standard may significantly reduce the amount large companies (e.g., oil, utilities, gas, railroads, garbage/refuse, cable, and other corporations) will pay for the use of local public property.

Prohibits fees on new development based on vehicle miles traveled.

Taxes[3]:

Taxes and fees adopted after Jan. 1, 2022, that do not comply with the new rules, are void unless reenacted[4].

Invalidates Upland decision that allows a majority of local voters to pass special taxes. The measure specifies that taxes proposed by the initiative are subject to the same rules as taxes placed on the ballot by a city council.

Expressly prohibits local advisory measures which allow local voters to express a preference for how local general tax dollars should be spent.[5]
Requires voter approval to expand existing taxes (e.g., Utility, Transient Occupancy) to new territory (e.g., annexations) or to expand the tax base (e.g., new utility service) New taxes can only be imposed for a specific time period.

City charters may not be amended to include a tax or fee.

All state taxes require majority voter approval.

Fines and Penalties[6]:

May require voter approval of fines, penalties, and levies for corporations and property owners that violate state and local laws unless a new, undefined adjudicatory process is used to impose the fines and penalties.

DISCUSSION
The “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” or AG# 21-0042A1 measure puts billions of local government tax and fee revenues at risk statewide with related core public service impacts and would have significant negative impacts on the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea operations and core service delivery.

This measure also may make it much more difficult for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea to issue fines and levies on corporations that violate laws intended to protect our environment, public health and safety, and our neighborhoods.

Fees and Taxes
Local governments levy a variety of fees and other charges to provide core public services. Fees for services make up 7% of the City’s revenue. Major examples of affected fees and charges are:

Nuisance abatement charges, such as for weed, rubbish, and general nuisance abatement to fund community safety, code enforcement, and neighborhood cleanup programs.

Commercial franchise fees.

Emergency response fees, such as in connection with DUI.

Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport charges.

Document processing and duplication fees.

Transit fees, tolls, parking fees, and public airport and harbor use fees.

Facility use charges, fees for parks and recreation services, garbage disposal tipping fees.

Fees for processing of land use and development applications such as plan check fees, use permits, design review, environmental assessment, plan amendment, subdivision map changes.

Examples of City of Carmel-by-the-Sea adopted fees include:

Service Fee
Design Review Fees $430 to $5,175
Use Permit Fees $350 to $1,745
Appeal to Historic Resources
Board
$2,035 per application
Mills Act Contract processing $3,440 per application
Appeal to Planning Commission $2,000
Coastal Dev. Permit - Event $1,360 per application
Virtually every city, county, and special district must regularly (e.g., annually) adopt increases to fee rates and charges and revise rate schedules to accommodate new users and activities. Most of these would be subject to new standards and limitations under threat of legal challenge. Based on the current volume of fees and charges imposed by local agencies, including council-adopted increases to simply accommodate inflation, Cal Cities estimates the amount of local government fee and charge revenue at risk is approximately $2 billion per year including those adopted since Jan. 1, 2022. Over ten years, $20 billion of local government fee and charge revenues will be at heightened legal peril.

With regard to fees and charges adopted after January 1, 2022, Initiative 21-0042A1:

Subjects new fees and charges for a product or service to a new "actual and reasonable test." Subjects fees and charges for entrance to local government property; and rental and sale of local government property to a new, undefined, “reasonable” test.

Allows legal challenge to any tax adopted before the effective date of the initiative and after January 1, 2022. Such a lawsuit could enjoin (stop) the enactment of the tax pending the outcome of the legal challenge.

Subjects a challenged fee to new, higher burdens of proof if legally challenged.

Hundreds of local tax measures were approved in 2022[1] that likely do not comply with the provisions of the initiative. Nearly $2 billion of annual revenues from these voter-approved measures will cease a year after the effective date of the measure, reducing the local public services funded by these measures, unless the tax is re-submitted for voter approval.

Reductions on local government tax revenues have impacts on core services and infrastructure including fire and emergency response, law enforcement, streets and roads, drinking water, sewer sanitation, parks, libraries, public schools, affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and mental health services.

Fines and Penalties
Under existing law, cities are required to provide due process before imposing a penalty or fine for violation of its municipal code:

1. A local agency must adopt administrative procedures that govern imposing fines and penalties, including providing a reasonable period of time for a person responsible for a continuing violation to correct or remedy the violation [Gov't Code 53069.4].

2. Notice must be given to the violating party before imposing the penalty; and give the party an opportunity to be heard and present any facts or arguments [Merco Construction Engineers v. Los Angeles Unified School District (1969) 274 CA 2d 154, 166].

3. The fine may not be "excessive" [U.S. Constitution amendments VIII and XIV].

The initiative converts administratively-imposed fines and penalties into taxes unless a new, undefined, and ambiguous “adjudicatory due process” is followed. This provision may put at risk authority to impose fines and penalties for violations of state and local law.

City of Carmel-by-the-Sea administrative fines and penalties include:

Example Violation Fine
Construction site maintenance (debris,
scrap, trash, materials)
$500
Camping or littering on Carmel Beach $250-500
Short term rental violations $1,000 per day
Non-permitted residential property work $150-1,000
Prohibited discharge into City’s storm drain $1,000
Property nuisance $500
Zoning violations $250-500
Fireworks (including “safe and sane”) $1,000
Unless defeated, the measure puts billions of dollars statewide currently dedicated to local services at risk, and could force cuts to fire and emergency response, law enforcement, public health, parks, libraries, affordable housing, services to support homeless residents, mental health services, and more. It is recommended that Council adopt the attached Resolution 2023-0330 opposing this initiative and send a copy to the League of California Cities at [email protected]. [1] Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (pgs.4-6; Section 1 (a)-(j) [2] Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (pg.5; (3))
[3] Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (pgs.4-6; Section 1 (a)-(j) [4] Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (pg.7; Section 6 (Sec. 2)(g) [5] Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (pg.6 (3))
[6] Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (pg. 5 (4))
FISCAL IMPACT:

The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act will take billions of dollars away from local government services statewide (see Attachment 3). If Initiative 21-0042A1 is placed on the ballot and passed by voters, it will result in:

Over $20 billion of local government fee and charge revenues over 10 years placed at heightened legal peril. Related public service reductions across virtually every aspect of city, county, special district, and school services especially for drinking water, sewer sanitation, and public health and safety.

About $2 billion of revenues each year from fees and charges adopted after January 1, 2021 subject to legal peril if not adopted in compliance with the initiative.

Over $2 billion dollars of annual revenues from dozens of tax measures approved by voters between January 1, 2022 and the effective date of the act subject to additional voter approval if not in compliance with the initiative.

Indeterminable legal and administrative burdens and costs on local government from new and more empowered legal challenges, and bureaucratic cost tracking requirements.

The delay and deterrence of municipal annexations.

Substantially higher legal and administrative cost of public infrastructure financing which will delay and deter new residential and commercial development.

Service and infrastructure declines including in fire and emergency response, law enforcement, public health, drinking water, sewer sanitation, parks, libraries, public schools, affordable housing, homelessness prevention and mental health services.

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

None for this item.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1) Resolution 2023-030
Attachment 2) LOCC Summary
Attachment 3) IA 21-0042A1 Fiscal Effects on Local Governments

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-028

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA OPPOSING INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1, THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
WHEREAS, an association representing California’s wealthiest corporations and developers is spending millions to push a deceptive proposition aimed for the November 2024 statewide ballot; and WHEREAS, the measure includes undemocratic provisions that would make it more difficult for local voters to pass measures needed to fund local services and infrastructure, and would limit voter input by prohibiting local advisory measures where voters provide direction on how they want their local tax dollars spent; and
WHEREAS, the measure creates new constitutional loopholes that allow corporations to pay far less than their fair share for the impacts they have on our communities, including local infrastructure and our environment; and
WHEREAS, the measure may make it much more difficult for state and local regulators to issue fines and levies on corporations that violate laws intended to protect our environment, public health and safety, and our neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the measure puts billions of dollars currently dedicated to local services at risk and could force cuts to fire and emergency response, law enforcement, public health, parks, libraries, affordable housing, services to support homeless residents, mental health services, and more; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMELBY-THE-SEA DOES HEREBY:

Oppose Initiative 21-0042A1; the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea will join the No on Initiative 21- 0042A1 coalition, a growing coalition of public safety, education, labor, local government, and infrastructure groups throughout the state; and direct staff to email a copy of this adopted resolution to the League of California Cities at [email protected].

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 7th day of March, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________ _________________________
Dave Potter Nova Romero, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
Attachment 1
1 The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Initiative No. 21-0042A11
Feb. 1, 2023
Effective date: Any new or increased tax or fee adopted by the Legislature, a city council, or the local voters after January 1, 2022, must comply with the Act’s new rules.

Voters
• Local advisory measures are prohibited. No measure may appear on the ballot asking for approval of a general tax that would allow the voters to express a preference for how the revenue from the general tax will, could, or should be used.
• Overturns Upland decision which upheld a special tax that had been placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by a majority vote. Taxes proposed by initiative will be subject to the same rules as taxes placed on the ballot by a city council.
• Voters may not amend a city charter to impose, extend, or increase a tax or fee.

Local taxes
• Requires voter approval in order to apply an existing tax:
o to territory that is annexed.
o to a new service or product, for example when a utility user tax is applied to a new service.
• All new or increased taxes adopted after Jan. 1, 2022, must include a sunset date.

State taxes
• All new or increased state taxes require statewide voter approval. • Prohibits a property tax “surcharge” (increase). Prohibits any allocation of property tax to the state.
1 This is a summary of some of the more significant provisions of the Act. Please review the Act for a complete understanding of the changes it makes to the Constitution.

Attachment 2
2 Fees and charges
• Fees and charges for services and permits may not exceed the “actual cost” of providing the product or service for which the fee is charged. “Actual cost” is the “minimum amount necessary.” Examples include planning services, excavation and encroachment permits, preparation of candidate statement, and permit parking.
• State and cities have the burden of proving by “clear and convincing evidence” that a fee/charge is not a tax, that the amount is reasonable, and that it does not exceed “actual cost.”
• Franchise fees — historically considered fees, not taxes — will more likely be considered taxes due to the elimination of an existing category of “fee” and the requirement that charges to entrance, purchase, rental, or lease of government property be “reasonable.” The state and cities issue franchises to oil companies, utilities, gas companies, railroads, garbage companies, cable companies, and other corporations.
• No fee or charge or exaction regulating vehicle miles traveled can be imposed as a condition of property development or occupancy.

Fines and penalties (administrative enforcement of state law and municipal codes)
• May require voter approval of fines and penalties for corporations and property owners that violate state and local laws unless a new, undefined adjudicatory process is used to impose the fines and penalties. Examples include nuisance abatement, organic waste reduction requirements, and failure to maintain a vacant property.

Attachment 2
CaliforniaCityFinance.Com
Fiscal and Program Effects of
Initiative 21-0042A1 on Local Governments
If Initiative 21-0042A1 is placed on the ballot and passed by voters, it will result in:
 Over $20 billion of local government fee and charge revenues over 10 years placed at heightened legal peril. Related public service reductions across virtually every aspect of city, county, special district, and school services especially for drinking water, sewer sanitation, and public health and safety.  About $2 billion of revenues each year from fees and charges adopted after January 1, 2021 subject to legal peril.
1  Over $2 billion dollars of annual revenues from dozens of tax measures approved by voters between January 1, 2022 and the effective date of the act2 subject to additional voter approval if not in compliance with the initiative.
 Indeterminable legal and administrative burdens and costs on local government from new and more empowered legal challenges, and bureaucratic cost tracking requirements.  The delay and deterrence of municipal annexations.
 Substantially higher legal and administrative cost of public infrastructure financing which will delay and deter new residential and commercial development.
 Service and infrastructure declines including in fire and emergency response, law enforcement, public health, drinking water, sewer sanitation, parks, libraries, public schools, affordable housing, homelessness prevention and mental health services.

1. Local Government Taxes and Services Threatened
With regard to taxes, Initiative 21-0042A1:
 Prohibits advisory, non-binding measures as to use of tax proceeds on the same ballot. o Voters may be less informed and more likely to vote against measures.  Eliminates the ability of special tax measures proposed by citizen initiative to be enacted by majority voter approval (Upland).3
o Because the case law regarding citizen initiative special taxes approved by majority vote (Upland) is so recent, it is unknown how common these sorts of measures might be in the future. This initiative would prohibit such measures after the effective date of the initiative. Any such measures adopted after January 1, 2022 through the effective date of the Act should it pass would be void a year after the effective date of the initiative.  Requires that tax measures include a specific duration of time that the tax will be imposed. This seems to require that all tax increases or extensions contain a sunset (end date). o This would require additional tax measures to extend previously approved taxes.  A city charter may not be amended to impose, extend, or increase a tax might interfere with the ability of cities that do not already have such authority in their charters to adopt Property Transfer Taxes. o There are no more than a few of these every few years, but it is a valuable tax for those that adopt it.
1 Assumes fee increases since January 1, 2022 would be subject to possible legal challenge if not adopted in compliance with the Initiative.
2 The effective date of the initiative would be sometime in December 2024, the date the California Secretary of State certifies the election results of the November 5, 2024 election.
3 Unlike the initiative 17-0050, this initiative does not eliminate that ability of cities and counties to adopt general taxes by majority voter approval.
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 Requires that a tax measure adopted after January 1, 2022 and before the effective date of the initiative that was not adopted in accordance with the measure be readopted in compliance with the measure or will be void twelve months after the effective date of the initiative. o If past election patterns and elections in 2022 are an indication, over 200 tax measures approving more than $2 billion annual revenues to support local public services would not be in compliance and would be subject to reenactment. Most will be taxes without a specific end date and special taxes (including parcel taxes). Because there is no regularly scheduled election within the 12 months following the effective date of the initiative, the measures would each require declaration of emergency and unanimous vote of the governing board to be placed on a special election ballot within a year for approval or the tax will be void after that date. I would expect most to succeed, but some will not, in particular citizen initiative majority vote special taxes which would have to meet a higher voter approval threshold to continue.  Requires voter approval to expand an existing tax to new territory (annexations). This would require additional tax measures and would deter annexations and land development in cities. o If a tax is "extended" to an annexed area without a vote after January 1, 2022, it will be void 12 months later until brought into compliance. Because there is no regularly scheduled election within the 12 months following the effective date of the initiative, such extensions would each require unanimous vote of the agency board to be placed on a special election ballot or would be void a year later.

1.a. Number of Measures and Value of Local Taxes at Risk4 Over a hundred local measures were approved in 2022 that likely do not comply with the provisions of Initiative 21-0042A1. Nearly $2 billion of annual revenues from these voter approved measures will cease a year after the effective date of the measure, reducing the local public services funded by these measures. We can expect a similar volume of measures in 2024 and a similar volume of non-compliance. So the combined total of annual local funding directly affected by Initiative 21-0042A1 due to its retroactivity provision is about $4 billion.

Citizen Initiative Special Taxes in 2022.

Special taxes placed on the ballot by citizen initiative and approved after January 1, 2022 by a majority but less than two-thirds of the voters are out of compliance with Initiative 21-0042A1.

On June 7, 2022, there were three local special tax measures placed on the ballot by citizen initiative. Two failed to get majority voter approval. A one percent transactions and use tax (sales tax) for the John C. Fremont Healthcare District in Mariposa County received 69.6 percent approval, over the two thirds needed for any special tax under California Constitution Article XIIIC. So this measure was passed in compliance with Initiative 21- 0042A1.

On November 8, 2022, there were 14 local special taxes placed on the ballot by citizen initiative. Seven of these 4 Source: Compilation and summary of data from County elections offices.

June 2022 Initiative Special Taxes - majority voter approval Agency Name County Tax/Fee Rate
Estimated
Annual Revenue Use Sunset YES%
John C. Fremont
Healthcare District Mariposa Measure N Transactions & Use Tax 1 cent $ 150,000 hospital 40yrs 69.6% PASS County of Kings Kings Measure F Transactions
& Use Tax 1/2 cent $ 11,700,000 fire none 37.6% FAIL
Manhattan Beach
USD Los Angeles Measure A School Parcel Tax $1095/yr $ 12,000,000 schools 12yrs 31.2% FAIL Attachment 3
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measures failed with less than majority voter approval. The other seven measures received majority, but less than two-thirds, voter approval. These measures passed under current law but are out of compliance with Initiative 21- 0042A1. Taken together these seven taxes will provide estimated annual revenues of from $900,000 to $1.4 billion in support of parks and recreation, zoo, library, affordable housing, transportation, homelessness prevention, and schools in these communities.

Non-Specific Tax Durations in 2022
Voters approved 106 measures in June 2022 (10) and November 2022 (96) that do not provide a specific duration of time that the tax will be imposed (end date). Typically, the ballot titles for these measures state that the tax would be imposed “until ended by voters.” Four of these measures also did not include any estimate of the annual revenues that the tax would generate, another violation of initiative 21-0042A1. Taken together, these approved local measures generate $561 million per year that will expire a year after the effective date of the initiative if Initiative 21-0042A1 passes.

November 2022 Initiative Special Taxes - majority voter approval Agency Name County Tax/Fee Rate
Estimated
Annual Revenue Use Sunset YES%
Crockett Community
Services District Contra Costa Measure L Parcel Tax $50/parcel $ 60,000 parks/recr none 62.8% PASS Oakland Alameda Measure Y Parcel Tax $68/parcel $ 12,000,000 zoo 20yrs 62.5% PASS County of Mendocino Measure O Transactions
& Use Tax
1/8 cent then 1/4
cent in 2027 $ 4,000,000 library none 60.8% PASS
Los Angeles Los Angeles Measure ULA Property
Transfer Tax
4% if >$5m, 5.5%
if >$10m $600 m to $1.1 b affordable housing none 57.3% PASS County of Sacramento Measure A Transactions
& Use Tax same 1/2 cent $ 212,512,500 transportati
on
40yrs 55.3% PASS
San Francisco Proposition M Business
Operations Tax
$2500-$5000/
vacant resid unit $ 20,000,000 housing 30yrs 54.5% PASS Santa Monica Los Angeles Measure GS Property
Transfer Tax
$56/$1000 if
>$8m $ 50,000,000
schools,
homelessne
ss, afford.
housing
none 53.3% PASS
Total $900,000 to
$1.4 billion
Agency Name County Tax/Fee Rate
Estimated
Annual Revenue Use Sunset YES%
County of Calaveras Measure A Transactions
& Use Tax 1 cent $ 5,000,000 fire none 49.4% FAIL
South San Francisco
(for Schools) San Mateo Measure DD School Parcel Tax $2.50/sf $ 55,900,000 schools none 47.2% FAIL County of Fresno (for CSU ) Measure E Transactions
& Use Tax
1/5 ct,
1/40 ct (Reedley) $ 36,000,000 Calif State Univ 20yrs 46.9% FAIL Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Measure N Parcel Tax $6k/vacant SFU xxx vacant property
xxx 44.2% FAIL
County of Monterey Measure Q Parcel Tax $49/parcel $ 5,500,000 childcare 10yrs 41.1% FAIL San Francisco City
College
San
Francisco Measure O School Parcel Tax $150/sfu $ 37,000,000 schools 10yrs 36.7% FAIL Morro Bay San Luis
Obispo Measure B Parcel Tax $120+/parcel $ 680,000 harbor none 36.0% FAIL Inverness Public
Utility District Marin Measure O Parcel Tax $0.20/sf, $150/vacant $ 276,000 fire none 27.0% FAIL Attachment 3
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Measures in 2022 with Non-Specific Durations
Agency Name County Tax/Fee Rate
Annual
Revenue Use Sunset YES%
Oakland Alameda Measure T Business Tax
General various $ 20,900,000 none 71.4% PASS
Culver City Los Angeles Measure BL Business Tax
General various $ 10,000,000 none 60.5% PASS
El Segundo Los Angeles Measure BT Business Tax
General various $ 3,000,000 none 51.2% PASS
Pico Rivera Los Angeles Measure AB Business Tax
General various $ 5,800,000 none 75.5% PASS
Santa Ana Orange Measure W Business Tax
General various neutral none 64.8% PASS
Tracy San Joaquin Measure B Business Tax
General various $ 3,200,000 none 72.6% PASS
Burlingame San Mateo Measure X Business Tax
General various $ 2,500,000 none 75.1% PASS
Los Gatos Santa Clara Measure J Business Tax
General various $ 1,100,000 none 53.4% PASS
Santa Clara Santa Clara Measure H Business Tax
General
$45/employee,
$15/rental unit $ 6,000,000 none 59.5% PASS
Brisbane San Mateo Measure O Business Tax
lodging busn $2.50/rm/day $ 250,000 none 69.2% PASS
East Palo Alto San Mateo Measure L Business Tax
resid. rentals

2.5%
grossRcpts $ 1,480,000 none 69.9% PASS
County of Santa Cruz Unincorporated Measure C Busn Tax - disp cups 12.5cents/cup $ 700,000 none 68.2% PASS
South Lake Tahoe El Dorado Measure G Busn Tax
Cannabis
6% retail,
manufacturing $ 950,000 none 62.9% PASS
McFarland Kern Measure O Busn Tax
Cannabis
8% of gross
receipts retail, $ 1,800,000 none 63.5% PASS
Avenal Kings Measure C Busn Tax
Cannabis
$25+/sf or
15% gr rcpts $ 600,000 none 61.8% PASS
Baldwin Park Los Angeles Measure CB Busn Tax
Cannabis
4%
grossRcpts $ 300,000 none 51.3% PASS
Claremont Los Angeles Measure CT Busn Tax
Cannabis
4%-7% gr
rcpts, $1- $ 500,000 none 61.1% PASS
County of Los Angeles Unincorporated Measure C Busn Tax Cannabis
4% gross
receipts retail, $ 15,170,000 none 60.1% PASS
Cudahy Los Angeles Measure BA Busn Tax
Cannabis
15%
grossRcpts $ 3,600,000 none 54.0% PASS
El Segundo Los Angeles Measure Y Busn Tax
Cannabis
10%
GrossRcpt, $ 1,500,000 none 72.8% PASS
Hermosa Beach Los Angeles Measure T Busn Tax
Cannabis
10%
GrossRcpt, $ 1,500,000 none 67.6% PASS
Lynwood Los Angeles Measure TR Busn Tax
Cannabis 5%to10% $ 3,000,000 none 66.4% PASS
Santa Monica Los Angeles Measure HM Busn Tax
Cannabis
10% gross
Rcpts $ 5,000,000 none 66.4% PASS
South El Monte Los Angeles Measure CM Busn Tax
Cannabis
6% special
excise tax on $ 126,000 none 53.7% PASS
Monterey Monterey Measure J Busn Tax
Cannabis 6% grossRcpt $ 1,300,000 none 65.2% PASS
Pacific Grove Monterey Measure N Busn Tax
Cannabis 6% grossRcpt $ 300,000 none 70.8% PASS
Huntington Beach Orange Measure O Busn Tax
Cannabis
6% retail, 1%
other $ 600,000 none 54.7% PASS
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Notes
?= Ballot measure title did not include an estimate of annual revenues, also not in compliance with Initiative 21-0042A1. n/a*= Arcadia Measure SW passed but sports betting remains illegal after the failure of Propositions 26 and 27 on the November statewide ballot.

Measures in 2022 with Non-Specific Durations
Agency Name County Tax/Fee Rate
Annual
Revenue Use Sunset YES%
Laguna Woods Orange Measure T Busn Tax
Cannabis
4%-10% of
gross receipts $ 750,000 none 61.1% PASS
Corona Riverside Measure G Busn Tax
Cannabis
9% of gross
receipts for $ 5,000,000 none 61.6% PASS
Montclair San Bernardino Measure R Busn Tax
Cannabis
7%
grossRcpts $ 3,500,000 none 70.3% PASS
County of San Diego Unincorporated Measure A Busn Tax
Cannabis
6% retail, 3%
distribution, $ 5,600,000 none 57.4% PASS
Encinitas San Diego Measure L Busn Tax
Cannabis
4% to 7% of
gross receipts $ 1,400,000 none 65.1% PASS
Healdsburg Sonoma Measure M Busn Tax
Cannabis 8% grossRcpt $ 500,000 none 72.7% PASS
Exeter Tulare Measure B Busn Tax
Cannabis
10% retail and
other, $10/sf ? none 66.5% PASS
Tulare Tulare Measure Y Busn Tax
Cannabis
10% retail and
other, $10/sf ? none 65.2% PASS
Woodland Yolo Measure K Busn Tax
Cannabis
10%
grossRcpts
? none 66.2% PASS
Redlands San Bernardino Measure J Busn Tax
Distrib centers
from $0.047/sf
to $0.105/sf $ 530,000 none 53.5% PASS
Arcadia Los Angeles Measure SW Busn Tax
Sports Betting
5%
grossRcpts
n/a* none 63.9% PASS
Albany Alameda Measure K ParcelTax $0.074+/sf $ 1,950,000 fire/EMS none 76.0% PASS Cameron Park Airport
District El Dorado Measure J ParcelTax by $600 to $900/parcel $ 117,900 airport/ streets none 78.2% PASS Highlands Village
Lighting Benefit Zone El Dorado Measure L ParcelTax $140+/parcel $ 10,920 streets none 86.3% PASS Knolls Property
Owners CSD El Dorado Measure P ParcelTax by $300+ to $600+/parcel $ 8,400 streets none 75.5% PASS Sundance Trail Zone of
Benefit El Dorado Measure C ParcelTax $600+/yr $ 24,000 roads none 73.2% PASS South Pasadena Los Angeles Measure LL ParcelTax xxx ? library none 86.2% PASS River Delta Fire District Sacramento Measure H ParcelTax $90/yr $ 130,000 fire none 72.1% PASS Emeryville Alameda Measure O PropTransfTax $15/$1000 if $1m-$2m, $ 5,000,000 none 71.6% PASS
San Mateo San Mateo Measure CC PropTransfTax by 1% to 1.5% if >$10m $ 4,800,000 none 71.8% PASS
Alameda Alameda Measure F TOT by 4% to 14% $ 910,000 none 59.2% PASS Clovis Fresno Measure B TOT by 2% to 12% $ 500,000 none 69.7% PASS Kerman Fresno Measure G TOT 10% $ 40,000 none 62.3% PASS Trinidad Humboldt Measure P TOT by 4% to 12% $ 65,000 none 77.6% PASS Imperial Imperial Measure G TOT by 4% to 12% $ 600,000 none 56.2% PASS Arcadia Los Angeles Measure HT TOT by 2% to 12% $ 730,000 none 54.1% PASS Santa Monica Los Angeles Measure CS TOT by 1%, 3%
home shares $ 4,100,000 none 73.7% PASS
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Measures in 2022 with Non-Specific Durations
Agency Name County Tax/Fee Rate
Annual
Revenue Use Sunset YES%
Anaheim Orange Measure J TOT online travel
companies $ 3,000,000 none 59.2% PASS
La Palma Orange Measure P TOT by 4% to 12% $ 200,000 none 71.1% PASS Colfax Placer Measure B TOT by 2% to10% $ 29,000 none 73.5% PASS Rocklin Placer Measure F TOT by 2% to 10% $ 300,000 none 59.8% PASS Roseville Placer Measure C TOT by 4% to 10% $ 3,000,000 none 73.0% PASS Big Bear Lake San Bernardino Measure P TOT by 2% to 10% $ 1,300,000 none 54.4% PASS Grand Terrace San Bernardino Measure M TOT new 10% $ 250,000 none 51.9% PASS Yucca Valley San Bernardino Measure K TOT by 5% to 12% $ 1,300,000 none 71.9% PASS Imperial Beach San Diego Measure R TOT by 4% to 14% $ 400,000 none 67.4% PASS El Paso de Robles San Luis ObispoMeasure F TOT by 1% to 11% $ 750,000 none 61.2% PASS Belmont San Mateo Measure K TOT by 2% to 14% $ 600,000 none 79.3% PASS Millbrae San Mateo Measure N TOT by 2% to 14% $ 1,500,000 none 75.8% PASS County of Humboldt Unincorporated Measure J TOT by 2% to 12% $ 3,080,000 none 63.3% PASS County of Placer -
North Tahoe TOT Area Measure A TOT by 2% to 10% $ 4,000,000 none 90.0% PASS County of Santa Cruz Unincorporated Measure B TOT by 1% to 12% $ 2,300,000 none 69.2% PASS County of El Dorado -
East Slope Tahoe Measure S TOT 2/3 by 4% to 14% $ 2,500,000 none 81.8% PASS Chico Butte Measure H TrUT 1 cent $ 24,000,000 none 52.4% PASS Mendota Fresno Measure H TrUT 1.25 cent $ 493,498 none 57.2% PASS Blue Lake Humboldt Measure R TrUT 1 cent $ 30,000 none 55.4% PASS Rio Dell Humboldt Measure O TrUT 3/4cent $ 400,000 none 53.3% PASS County of Kern unincorporated areas Measure K TrUT 1 cent $ 54,000,000 none 50.8% PASS McFarland Kern Measure M TrUT 1 cent $ 579,662 none 62.2% PASS Tehachapi Kern Measure S TrUT 1 cent $ 4,000,000 none 57.2% PASS Avenal Kings Measure A TrUT 1 cent $ 500,000 none 72.5% PASS Susanville Lassen Measure P TrUT 1 cent $ 1,750,000 none 54.7% PASS Baldwin Park Los Angeles Measure BP TrUT 3/4 cent $ 6,000,000 none 58.1% PASS Malibu Los Angeles Measure MC TrUT 1/2 cent $ 3,000,000 none 52.6% PASS Monterey Park Los Angeles Measure MP TrUT 3/4 cent $ 6,000,000 none 58.5% PASS Torrance Los Angeles Measure SST TrUT 1/2 cent $ 18,000,000 none 55.0% PASS Larkspur Marin Measure G TrUT 1/4 cent $ 700,000 none 59.4% PASS Sand City Monterey Measure L TrUT by 1/2cent to

1.5cents $ 1,400,000 none 68.7% PASS
Hemet Riverside Measure H TrUT same 1 cent $ 15,000,000 none 58.0% PASS Elk Grove Sacramento Measure E TrUT 1 cent $ 21,000,000 none 54.1% PASS Galt Sacramento Measure Q TrUT 1 cent $ 3,600,000 none 52.4% PASS Colton San Bernardino Measure S TrUT 1 cent $ 9,500,000 none 66.8% PASS Ontario San Bernardino Measure Q TrUT 1 cent $ 95,000,000 none 53.2% PASS Solana Beach San Diego Measure S TrUT 1 cent $ 3,000,000 none 66.7% PASS Brisbane San Mateo Measure U TrUT 1/2 cent $ 2,000,000 none 63.9% PASS Goleta Santa Barbara Measure B TrUT 1 cent $ 10,600,000 none 64.7% PASS Solvang Santa Barbara Measure U TrUT 1 cent $ 1,600,000 none 63.1% PASS Attachment 3
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Co-temporal Advisory Measures in 2022
At the November 2022 election, there was just one local general tax measure that was accompanied by an advisory measure as to the use of funds. The City of Santa Monica’s Measure DT property transfer tax failed with just 34 percent approval as voters instead chose the citizen initiative Measure GS.

There was also just one such tax use advisory measure on the June 2022 election. Susanville’s voters passed Measure P, a 1 percent transactions and use (sales) tax that generates $1.75 million per year5 for general city services. The measure was accompanied by advisory Measure Q, accompanied the city’s It asked, “If Measure P passes, should the revenues be used to balance the budget to maintain and enhance existing public safety services (police and fire), and provide funding to support street infrastructure improvements and provide funding to support economic development efforts designed to increase businesses, jobs and visitors to Susanville?” Both measures passed. Under Initiative 21-0042A1, the tax will expire a year after the effective date of the initiative (i.e., in December 2025).

1.b. Additional Costs and Public Service Effects of the Tax Provisions Assuming a similar volume of local measures through 2024 as we saw in 2022, there will be over 200 local measures that will need to be redrafted to comply with the Initiative and placed back on the ballot for the taxes to continue after December 2025. The costs of re-drafting, re-placing and re-voting on these measures, previously legally approved by voters, will be in the tens of millions in total statewide.

2. “Exempt Charges” (fees and charges that are not taxes) and Services Threatened With regard to fees and charges adopted after January 1, 2022, Initiative 21-0042A1:
 Subjects new fees and charges for a product or service to a new "actual and reasonable test."  Subjects fees and charges for entrance to local government property; and rental and sale of local government property to a new, undefined, “reasonable” test.  Allows legal challenge to any tax adopted before the effective date of the initiative and after January 1, 5 The Susanville measure also did not include a specific end date and so is included in the list and totals of those measures.

Measures in 2022 with Non-Specific Durations
Agency Name County Tax/Fee Rate
Annual
Revenue Use Sunset YES%
Watsonville Santa Cruz Measure R TrUT 1/2 cent $ 5,000,000 none 64.4% PASS Vallejo Solano Measure P TrUT 7/8 cent $ 18,000,000 none 54.7% PASS Modesto Stanislaus Measure H TrUT 1 cent $ 39,000,000 none 62.8% PASS County of Colusa Measure A TrUT 2/3 1/2 cent $ 2,400,000 EMS none 69.4% PASS Atwater Merced Measure B TrUT 2/3 same 1 cent $ 4,000,000 police/fire none 73.7% PASS Truckee Nevada Measure U TrUT 2/3 by 1/4 cent to
1/2 cent $ 3,000,000 open space / trails none 76.4% PASS Palo Alto Santa Clara Measure L UtilityTransfer 18% gas $ 7,000,000 none 77.7% PASS Santa Clara Santa Clara Measure G UtilityTransfer 5 % $ 30,000,000 none 84.2% PASS Hercules Contra Costa Measure N UUT 8% $ 3,600,000 none 69.3% PASS Carson Los Angeles Measure UU UUT 2% electr, gas $ 8,000,000 none 78.4% PASS Sebastopol Sonoma Measure N UUT 3.75% (same) $ 700,000 none 83.5% PASS Attachment 3
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2022. Such a lawsuit could enjoin (stop) the enactment of the tax pending the outcome of the legal challenge.
 Subjects a challenged fee to new, higher burdens of proof if legally challenged.

2.a. Value on New Local Government Fees and Charges at Risk6 Virtually every city, county, and special district must regularly (e.g., annually) adopt increases to fee rates and charges and revise rate schedules to accommodate new users and activities. Most of these would be subject to new standards and limitations under threat of legal challenge. Based on the current volume of fees and charges imposed by local agencies and increases in those fees simply to accommodate inflation, the amount of local government fee and charge revenue placed at risk is about $2 billion per year including those adopted since January 1, 2022. Of $2 billion, about $900 million (45 percent) is for special districts, $800 million (40 percent) is cities, and $300 million (15 percent) is counties.7 Major examples of affected fees and charges are:

1. Certain water, sanitary sewer, wastewater, garbage, electric, gas service fees.

2. Nuisance abatement charges - such as for weed, rubbish and general nuisance abatement to fund community safety, code enforcement, and neighborhood cleanup programs.

3. Emergency response fees - such as in connection with DUI.

4. Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport charges.

5. Business improvement district charges.

6. Fees for processing of land use and development applications such as plan check fees, use permits, design review, environmental assessment, plan amendment, subdivision map changes.

7. Document processing and duplication fees.

8. Facility use charges, parking fees, tolls.

9. Fines, penalties.

10. Fees for parks and recreation services.

2.b. Additional Costs and Public Service Effects of the Fee/Charge Provisions In addition to service delays and disruptions due to fee and charge revenues placed at greater legal risk, there would be substantial additional costs for legal defense. The risk to fees and charges will make infrastructure financing more difficult and will deter new residential and commercial development. ***********
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6 Source: California State Controller Annual Reports of Financial Transactions concerning cities, counties and special districts, summarized with an assumed growth due to fee rate increases (not population) of 2 percent annually. 7 School fees are also affected but the amount is negligible by comparison.

Attachment 3

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
Staff Report
March 7, 2023

ORDERS OF BUSINESS
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Ashlee Wright, Director, Libraries & Community Activities APPROVED BY: Chip Rerig, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Receive a presentation on Car Week 2023 planning RECOMMENDATION:

Receive a presentation on Car Week 2023 planning.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

Since its inception, “Car Week” has evolved from being just a handful of events during the span of a week, to tens of public and private events held over the span of a week and a half on the peninsula.

During 2020 there were no Car Week events. In 2021 the State began allowing large-scale events again, but Concours on the Avenue was the only event held in the City. 2022 was the first return to “normal” year on the Peninsula for Car Week since the pandemic. In Carmel-by-the-Sea in 2022 two small events were held:

Acura in the Park on Tuesday (former sponsor of Concours on the Avenue) and Prancing Ponies on Thursday.

Unfortunately, due to the passing of Concours on the Avenue (COTA) event organizer Doug Freedman the event was not held in 2022. Pebble Beach also decided not to return to their pre-pandemic Tour d’ Elegance stop and luncheon in Carmel in 2023. Since Car Week 2022 staff have been having conversations with individuals and groups interested in reviving the COTA event, however nothing has come to fruition. COTA was a well organized, well executed event, but it was also a full-time job and only a break even event in terms of finances. At this point in time there is no plan for a COTA scale event in town for Car Week 2023. This does not mean that this type of event will not ever return to Carmel, it just means that the groups interested in working on an event of that magnitude need more time and that a COTA-like event is more likely in 2024.

Concurrently, staff have been working with event organizers focused on smaller, more curated events.

Previous Council direction has been to limit events in Carmel to the Tuesday and Thursday of Car Week.

This was mostly due to the size of COTA and the Pebble Beach Tour and the strain on the Village and safety resources. Based on the fact that neither large event is returning, staff is proposing a new plan to have events Monday-Thursday and up to two events per day that span no more than one or two blocks or occupy the footprint of the Farmers' Market (Mission Street and Sixth Avenue) and are inclusive of Devendorf Park.

Tentatively these are the permits that are in progress and this is the proposed event schedule for Car Week:

Monday, August 14 Concours for a Cause (Farmers’ Market footprint) Tuesday, August 15 Acura in the Park (Devendorf Park only) Wednesday, August 16 TBD (Farmers’ Market footprint)
Thursday, August 17 Prancing Ponies on Ocean Avenue
Thursday, August 17 Ferrari Owners Club - Concours Carmel on Dolores Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues
Smaller events will reduce the strain on Public Safety and village infrastructure overall, but the door is still open for a larger COTA type of event returning in the future. The aforementioned permits are works in progress and event details and dates are subject to change. Staff and event organizers are working hard to get everything nailed down as quickly as possible to provide notice to the community.

Consistent with the Council-adopted Special Events Policy, approval of special events occurs at the staff level. However, because of the nature and popularity of Car Week, this report seeks feedback from Council on the proposed plan and slate of events.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

Council received a Car Week 2022 after action in the fall.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1) Survey Results
Timestamp I am:

How did you feel
about Car Week in
Carmel-by-the-Sea
overall this year? Why do you feel that way?
Did you attend the
Acura in the Park
Event on Tuesday,
August 16?
How did you feel
about the Acura in the
Park event on
Tuesday, August 16?
Did you attend the
Prancing Ponies All
Woman Car Show on
Thursday, August 18
on Ocean Avenue?
How did you feel
about the Prancing
Ponies All Woman Car
Show on Thursday,
August 18 on Ocean
Avenue?
How do you feel about
the events in Carmelby-the-Sea in general
this year?
Why do you feel that
way?
Do you want to see
the larger events like
Concours on the
Avenue and/or Tour
d'Elegance return to
Carmel-by-the-Sea if it
is possible?
Why do you feel that
way?
How did you feel about the
effectiveness of traffic calming
measures in place for safety in the
City during Car Week - i.e.
shutting streets down in the
evenings, alternate routes around
Ocean Avenue, etc.? Why do you feel that way?
9/9/2022 16:35:40 A worker in 93921 Loved it. No It was okay. Yes Loved it. Loved them. Yes.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/9/2022 16:47:06 A worker in 93921 I did not like it at all.

Fancy cars are dumb. Just think of all the good
the money spent on those car could do in the
world. I do not like that the park was turned into
a Acura dealership. No I did not like it at all. No I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all.

It is wasteful and
glorifies an antiquated
mode of transpiration.

Why does it have to
be cars? Why not a
Pride event. Or a dog
show. Or an art
festival?
Again, it is gross to
see rich people
showing off their
money.

We need pedestrian calm
measures. People just wonder
into the street. It is dangerous.
9/9/2022 16:59:03 A worker in 93921 It was okay.

Cool to watch and not as bad as folks had
described it as, but also incidents of
unnecessarily loud noise and reckless behavior
(ex: cars revving/barreling down Ocean Ave)
with no city authorities in sight. No No I really liked them, but they had some significant drawbacks.

My work in public
services requires
facilitating cooperation
between the public
and community
services, and Car
Week helped as much
as hindered that. I am neutral.

I wouldn't mind larger
events if they were
managed properly by
city personnel.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

I was able to get in and out of the city for work
without too much fuss.
9/11/2022 17:22:04 A resident of 93921 Loved it. great event that brings tourism to the area No I'm indifferent No neutral They were okay.

I didn't pay much
attention- and wasn't
real clear on the
events in the evenings
on Ocean Ave
or maybe new and
different events
I like the idea of doing
something in the
evenings in the village
where people could do
after dinner strolls don't know I really can't answer- not sure if they helped 9/12/2022 8:55:46 A worker in 93921 Loved it.

This was my first car week experience and while
I do not have an interest in cars, I loved seeing
others' passion! I was impressed by the number
of cars on display throughout town and the fact
that people had travelled from around the
country to attend the event. My favorite moment
was driving out Ocean towards 1 and seeing a
group of young men/teens with lawn chairs
posted up in a driveway, excitedly waiting for the
next cool car to drive by. No Yes I have never experienced this event in past years so I don't have much context I didn't care very much about "events" - I thought the best part of car week was "spotting" cars parked randomly throughout town No interest in
organized car week
events
Have never seen
these events but
would be interested to
experience them
From what I've heard,
these are part of
Carmel's historical
tradition that seem
worthy of continuing
I'm not sure. I leave work at 5pm
and did not experience car week
at night
9/12/2022 11:02:32 A worker in 93921 It was okay.

Felt too crowded and the guests were not well
behaved. Yes It was okay. Yes Loved it. They were okay.

Didn't appreciate the
behavior of the Village
guests after dark. Apathetic.

Not sure it will attract
any better behaved
guests.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

The traffic calming measures made it less
appealing for the 'side shows.'
9/12/2022 11:45:12 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Felt less significantly lively than usual. The loss
of Concours on the Avenue was clearly felt.

The prancing ponies show didn't bring the same
energy or scale. No I walked by the event and there was nothing to really draw me in ... Yes It was okay. They were okay.

The events in town felt
like second tier after
thought events. Yes.

Car Week is a big
event for the area and
Carmel felt left out this
year. We were just a
place for people to
sleep vs being a part
of the event.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

The evenings were not disrupted by the cars
speeding through town as they have been in
the past.
9/12/2022 11:46:41 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Unchecked speeding and reckless driving all
over the village, not just on Ocean. No N/A since I did not attendNo N/A since I did not attendAssume you mean Car Week events. . We didn't attend No Event likely to attract
more traffic, speeding,
reckless driving
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Very limited due to perceived impact on
businesses. Suggest more closures around
Ocean completely shutting down causing and
create more of a walking street faire to attract
people to businesses.
9/12/2022 12:25:10 A resident of 93921 Loved it. Great cars, fun visitors. Yes Loved it. Yes Loved it. Loved them.

Great to showcase
Carmel with
interesting events. Yes. Celebrate life!
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/12/2022 12:27:02 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all. very little for locals to see this year / too much
cars racing down the neighborhood streets No did not visit it No not worth going to see previous answer Yes. it makes it something
worthwhile to see in
the village
Carpenter Street was a disaster
with loud cars racing up and
down it
the noise in the residential area and safety
issues with the cars speeding
9/12/2022 12:28:04 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Revving cars during day and evening. Concern
about pedestrians in crosswalks. Great for
business. No No They were okay.

Missed the Concours
on the Avenue. Yes.

Quality event that
seems to be an
anchor event for the
smaller events.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Good that Ocean closed in evening. Maybe
have some barriers up in the evening/night on
neighborhood streets that open to residents
only? For example (and granted, self-serving),
from Monte Verde/Seventh south to Ninth?
9/12/2022 12:28:10 A worker in 93921 It was okay.
miss Concours on the Avenue. Only car event
was Prancing Ponies which I believe to be
substandard. No knew it was there. didn't go. Yes I did not like it at all. not like the old days of COTA and the Concours d'Elegance tour/luncheon.

Those two events
were professional and
represented Carmelby-the-Sea the way
we would want our
village to show. Yes.

Carmel-by-the-Sea =
quality, high end
events
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 12:28:10 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

The Thursday event was marketing a lot of cars
for rent. Tacky. And it should have been held
on Wednesday so the farmers market on
Thursday could have been held. No Yes I did not like it at all. Yes.

The Concours event
has always been
tasteful, classy and
benefits an amazing
local charity, The
Carmel Foundation.
9/12/2022 12:28:40 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all. No events Yes It was okay. No Scam charity What events? See above Yes.

I miss COTA and the
Tour
9/12/2022 12:28:59 A resident of 93921 It was okay. Do not enjoy the throngs of people all over town. No Did not attend Yes Again very crowded They were okay. Too crowded No You have to ask….too
crowded
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 12:30:33 A resident of 93921 It was okay. missed concours on the avenue No did not attend Yes Loved it. They were okay.

Prancing Ponies car
show was great, filled
the void (somewhat)
of the concours on the
ave, but still missed
that event Yes.
tradition, and it also
helps the businesses
in carmel, makes car
week in carmel more
festive, etc.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
i actually think it would be fun if they shut the
streets down on Saturday night and allowed
the fancy cars to come through and "show off"
. Crowds would love to see that and it would
bring people in to watch vs. making it a safety
issue
9/12/2022 12:31:17 A resident of 93921 It was okay. No event on Ocean Ave. this year No Did not attend No Did not attend They were okay. Did not attend any Yes.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

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How did you feel
about Car Week in
Carmel-by-the-Sea
overall this year? Why do you feel that way?
Did you attend the
Acura in the Park
Event on Tuesday,
August 16?
How did you feel
about the Acura in the
Park event on
Tuesday, August 16?
Did you attend the
Prancing Ponies All
Woman Car Show on
Thursday, August 18
on Ocean Avenue?
How did you feel
about the Prancing
Ponies All Woman Car
Show on Thursday,
August 18 on Ocean
Avenue?
How do you feel about
the events in Carmelby-the-Sea in general
this year?
Why do you feel that
way?
Do you want to see
the larger events like
Concours on the
Avenue and/or Tour
d'Elegance return to
Carmel-by-the-Sea if it
is possible?
Why do you feel that
way?
How did you feel about the
effectiveness of traffic calming
measures in place for safety in the
City during Car Week - i.e.
shutting streets down in the
evenings, alternate routes around
Ocean Avenue, etc.? Why do you feel that way?
9/12/2022 12:31:55 A resident of 93921, A worker in 93921 It was okay.

I missed Concours on the Ave. and the Thursday
Tour stop. No Yes It was okay. They were okay.

Concours on the Ave
is a very well executed
event and we missed
it. The Thursday tour
stop is also very
special and we missed
it! Yes.

They are wonderful
events!
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

I appreciate how they closed Ocean at
Junipero in the evening and redirected traffic.

During the daytime, during car week, there
was some dangerous activity. As soon as I
would step out of the crosswalk, cars were
gunning it to get to the next stop sign.

Especially with my 6 year old with me, this felt
very unsafe.
9/12/2022 12:32:27 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Wish the cars on the avenue would return.

Unhappy to hear of those who came to town to
cause problems. Grateful to our amazing police
department doing their best. Yes It was okay. Yes Loved it. Loved them.

Love the variety of
community activities
for such a tiny village. Yes.

It's such a great
opportunity for people
to see amazing cars
without the high cost
of Pebble Beach
events.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat. People still speeding, revving engines, etc.
9/12/2022 12:33:12 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

Great to see fancy cars around the downtown
neighborhood No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? Loved them.

Glad to see all the
activity in the area Yes.

A little personal
inconvenience is
worth it
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat. worked fine
9/12/2022 12:33:46 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

The influx of car enthusiasts brings millions of
dollars to local business and Charity’s Yes I would like to see the concours on the ave brought back Yes Loved it. Brings local community together Brings local
community together Yes.

These free events
allow younger families
to
Learn and see cars
they’d never have the
opportunity too without
spending hundreds at
Pebble
They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.

Created more traffic in surrounds residential
areas. Isn’t a needed expense
9/12/2022 12:36:49 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

It had a different feel. Less wholesome and
more racing type vehicles that were not part of
an official event. Racing up and down our
streets for hours, with little regard for safety of
pedestrians. Seemed like the people following
the Fuel Run were not our usual visitors.

Clogging the sidewalks, drinking and eating on
sidewalks, etc. Yes It was okay. Yes Better than just OK. Didn’t love it, but they did try and thankfully did not make continuous loud speaker announcements all day loke COTA They were okay.

Miss the Thursday
event with the unusual
older historical
vehicles.

Possibly, if they are a
bit smaller and less
noise.

The COTA of the last
few years had gotten
stale. Too many
Porsches. And, too
much partying and
public drinking when
parklets were on the
street in 2021.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

They stopped some of the racing down Ocean
Avenue. But there was not enough control of
the Fuel Run traffic.
9/12/2022 12:36:52 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Too busy, too unmanaged, too loud at night (we
live near Junipero st) No Why? What's the point of that? Yes It was okay. They were okay.

Just not very
interesting
Not until the TRAFFIC
and the

DISRESPECTFUL
VISITORS are better
managed.

You guess ---
miserable experience.

Dirty diapers in our
front yard. Rude
people running stop
signs while I'm
walking the dogs. It's
just the caliber of
person that these
events are now
drawing. It's all about
money, money,
money
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat. Try living a block off of Junipero downtown
9/12/2022 12:37:20 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

I miss Concours on the Avenue and the Tour
d'Elegance on Ocean Avenue, and hope to see
them back someday. No Devendorf Park shouldn't be used for commercial events like this. No It was okay. Loved them. Yes.

I like that the
downtown gets used
in this creative, festive
way.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 12:37:43 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Noise, violations requiring extra police time,
exhaust fumes, goes against efforts to mitigate
climate change. Only good for restaurants and
hotels. Ostentatious puerile displays of wealth. Yes Went as a volunteer in police services to keep dogs out of the park. No Not interested. Unnecessary I enjoy the beauty,
clean air, quietness of
the City. Nothing else
is necessary. No
It’s 2022–way past
due to shut down
global warming
contributors induced
by endless hours of
wasted gas burned on
showing off 20th
century relics.

They helped with traffic and
safety. Communication from CBTS PD.
9/12/2022 12:38:24 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

The event is only one week per year. The village
is alive as people celebrate cars. No It was okay. Yes Loved it. Loved them.

I want to see more
outdoor events. More
outside dining and
seating. Yes.

I want to see more
outdoor events. More
outside dining and
seating.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Did not like the traffic calming. Felt like a
police state. Not friendly. Not inviting.
9/12/2022 12:40:24 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

No events. No Concour On The Avenue, no
Thursday tour, no Aston Martin. Yes It was okay. No I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all.

The Prancing Ponies
should be called the
Prancing Phonies.

Fake charity. They
were supposed to be
denied because it's a
scam. According the
IRS in 2017 they took
in $486,811.00 and
they only paid out
$1,721 in grants. Yes.

Love Car Week, Best
week in the year.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

YouTube influences and out of town people
ruining the party for the rest of us.
9/12/2022 12:41:55 An innkeeper in 93921 It was okay. No Tuesday COTA nor aThursday stop over. No Yes Loved it. Loved them. Yes.

Helps to increase
overnight visitors on
Monday & Tuesday.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 12:42:45 A resident of 93921 Loved it. It was less crowded No What event in the Park?No Not interested They were okay. Yes.

It’s fun - but do just
one big event.

They helped with traffic and
safety. It seems comprehensive
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Really missed the drive-thru on Ocean Ave and
the car display on Ocean Ave. Really upset by
the bad behavior of some of the visitors which
required police activity. The police did a great
job. No It was okay. No It was okay. They were okay.

Really missed the
Carmel Mission event. Yes. Really a nice addition.

They helped with traffic and
safety. The traffic flow seemed just fine.
9/12/2022 12:44:09 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all. after living here for 30 years the bloom is off the
rose...as far as car week...i want a quieter
carmel No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? I did not like them at all. i moved here for
peace and the sound
of the ocean...
affordable
restaurants...easy
parking...no litter...
respectful visitors
No
i have lived in large
urban cities...i want a
peaceful village as it
was decades ago...
i mostly stayed home...when i
drove i hated the irresponsible
motorists and pedestrians
i am old.... i can afford to live here...pay my
taxes...buy expensive gas and nice
groceries....i want more bang for my buck in
thinking this is ACTUALLY MY village and it
can bring me serene joy i deserve
9/12/2022 12:45:49 A resident of 93921 Loved it.
very nice event, good people, good for
community No not personally interestedNo Didn't bother me but I personally wasn't interested Loved them. good events, good for
community Yes.

Nice to make them
accessible, great
attraction in town
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 12:46:01 A resident of 93921 It was okay. Missed the cars on Ocean No Yes It was okay. Loved them. Culturally interesting Yes.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 12:47:06 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

We missed the cars on the avenue and the tour
d’elegance in town No What event in the Park?Yes Loved it. They were okay. Yes.

They are well run &
fun
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 12:47:58 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

I love seeing the old classic cars in such perfect
condition and also the not so perfect but still old
cars that their owners like to bring out of storage. Yes It was okay. Yes Loved it. They were okay.

My first year as a
resident and
Concourse on the
Avenue is cancelled -
big disappointment. I
can understand why
and sympathize. Yes.

It is much easier to
walk into town and
see cars on Ocean
Avenue etc and also
to walk to Hwy 1 and
see the cars going to
Big Sur than it is to go
into Pebble Beach.

They helped with traffic and
safety. Because they seemed to help.
9/12/2022 12:48:14 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

Loved the energy. Even though it added
additional traffic, the many cars on the road and
parked around the village, created a sense of
inclusion through proximity. You didn't need to
purchase a ticket to drive alongside or
see/photograph many of the unique cars, just
being out/about in the village was fun. No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? Did not attend Yes.

Great energy and fun
to be amongst!
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 12:48:17 A worker in 93921 Loved it.

Smaller events, east to navigate around the City.

Events didn't overwhelm the City. Still lots of
nice cars parked everywhere. Yes Loved it. Yes Loved it. Loved them.

Again, they were small
and didn't overwhelm
the City. Both events
were put together
nicely, the Prancing
Ponies on Ocean
Avenue was the
perfect size, they
could of had more
cars if they wanted. Yes.

The events are
different, one is an all
day event (similar to
the Prancing Ponies)
and the other is just a
drive through, but the
cars are beautiful!!!
Both bring different
elements to the City.

The streets should be reopened, the parts that
were shut down seemed dead and closed up.

I think the business owners in these areas
suffered. Maybe look at different styles of
traffic patterns - switching the left and right
lane on each intersection or mid-block -
maybe?
9/12/2022 12:50:13 Loved it. Great for the economy of Monterey County No No Loved them.

Great for the economy
of Monterey County. Yes.

Great for the economy
of Monterey county
9/12/2022 12:52:56 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all. There was no Concours event No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? Lacks a sense of community The general feeling is
that Carmel is shoddy,
overrun by tourists,
and no one cares
anymore Yes.

These are epic
events! Especially
Tour d'Elegance It may have deterred racing.

There are a lot of Larry Lambos in town that
week. We can hear them.
9/12/2022 12:55:34 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Cool to see all the cars but crowded and people
were drag racing down ocean. No Yes Loved it. They were okay. Yes.

Would like to see
Carmel event return
but need to enforce
things like speeding.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat. There was drag racing down ocean
9/12/2022 12:55:39 A worker in 93921 Loved it.

An exceptional event for the Monterey
Peninsula. No No Yes.

A free opportunity for
locals to participate in
Car Week.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat. Best that PD could do
9/12/2022 12:57:06 A worker in 93921 It was okay. I miss the bigger events from previous years. No I did not attend. No I did not attend. They were okay.

The energy in the city
is exciting but the lack
of the big events
made me not as
excited about the
events as I was in
previous years. Yes. No opinion. Did not affect me. No opinion. Did not affect me. 9/12/2022 12:57:29 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all. Rudeness of tourists and excessive noise No No If it benefits the town, I
don’t mind
They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.

I’ve never seen the level of openly and
arrogantly flouting traffic rules and speed limits
as this year.
9/12/2022 12:58:03 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Aggressive drivers made me unsafe in walking
downtown. I wasn't certain if they would observe
stop signs -- some didn't. And the constant
noise from loud mufflers, day and night. No Did not attend. No Walked through it, so have no feelings about it. They were okay.

Some businesses
make lots of money
and tax revenues
accrue to us. That is
OK Yes.

Classier crowd and
more revenue. It may
be good for the city,
but I just stay home
and avoid the mobs
They helped with traffic and
safety.

Anything is better than leaving it unchanged
and wide open for mischief.
9/12/2022 12:58:50 A resident of 93921, A retail shop owner in 93921 I did not like it at all. Bad for my business. No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? I like the events that are for the residence , like the Carmel Holloween parade. Like we were a home town. No 9/12/2022 12:59:13 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Really miss the Carmel Ocean Avenue car
event. I think it provided a nice opportunity for
residents and non residents a no cost oevent to
get into the spirit of car week. Yes It was okay. Yes Loved it. They were okay.

Same as previous
answer. Yes. Same overall answer
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

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Loved the Prancing Ponies two-block show;
missed having the bigger Concourse on Ocean;
Loved the hard work of CPD trying to keep the
racing cars and shenanigans and everyone
safe; Hated hearing about the threatening gang
of bad actors disrupting people's safety and
comfort! No Yes Loved it. They were okay.

See answer to Q2 on
earlier page Yes.

Enjoy the cars, energy
and fun atmosphere ...
but also so very much
appreciate how CPD
works hard to control
troublemakers
disrupting things both
on wheels and on foot.

If it becomes to
daunting to control
them and keep people
happy & safe, I would
rather not have the
event(s).

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

It definitely helps on Ocean but, unfortunately,
there are troublemakers and other drivers who
simply go to other streets and speed up well
over safe speeds. We live on Dolores and a
safe walk to town during Car Week is definitely
much tougher.
9/12/2022 13:05:07 A resident of 93921 Loved it. Wonderful celebration of kinetic art No Yes Loved it. Loved them. Brings life to the town Yes.

Unique opportunity for
residents and visitors
to witness truly world
class events
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/12/2022 13:07:06 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Horribly loud, terribly crowded and misbehaving
visitors Yes I did not like it at all. No What event on Ocean Avenue? I did not like them at all. No Horrible They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.
9/12/2022 13:08:23 A worker in 93921 It was okay. I missed the concourse event on Ocean No No Yes.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 13:08:40 A worker in 93921 It was okay.

The impacts to traffic were not too bad. The
event brought in alot of visitors and revenue,
which is positive. The Prancing Ponies event
was great! No Yes Loved it. They were okay. Yes.

Revenue and visitors
to Carmel are a
positive way to bring
people to experience
the area. It would be
great to have other
events that focus on
the environment and
sustainability, such as
electric
cars/alternative
energy
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/12/2022 13:11:50 A resident of 93921 It was okay.
cars on ocean av cancelled this year hope back
next year really missed No What event in the Park?No was not aware of it I did not like them at all. cars in park too short
no cars on ocean
avenue this year too
many rowdy outsiders
on fri and sat night
absolutely return
these two events
they were missed and
they bring the local
community together
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
too many outside visitors wanting to drive fast
good that we had extra police in town
9/12/2022 13:13:25 A resident of 93921 It was okay. We really missed Concours on the Avenue Yes It was okay. Yes Loved it. They were okay. Yes.

The free events are
really important for
locals who don’t have
the means to attend
Pebble Beach or
Auction events.

Not having races at
Laguna Seca on
Sunday was a strange
choice that probably
had nothing to do with
the city but does make
the week less
desirable.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 13:16:55 A resident of 93921 It was okay. I don't care about cars. No I don't care No I don't care They were okay.

This is not an area of
interest for me No
I don't care about cars
or the people who do
I stayed home to avoid all the
traffic
9/12/2022 13:19:26 A resident of 93921, A retail shop owner in 93921 I did not like it at all.

My local clients don't want to come to town and
car week doesn't generally bring me too much
tourist clients. Perhaps sales are better for
jewelry stores? It is really the worst week for me
and many of us (business owners) have said that
next year may be one where we are closed for
the week. It's not worth the time coming in. No No I did not like them at all.

It's so rough on my
business. No Same as above
They helped with traffic and
safety.

Blocking the streets was great for preventing
the usual revving and speeding that happens.
9/12/2022 13:20:02 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Good attendance and great for local businesses
after Covid losses, but too many people.

Attendance should be limited (tickets?) so village
can handle crowds safely. Disruptions by out of
towners who came to make noise and be a
nuisance was not at all welcome. Concern for
residents who need services or help when all
resources were directed to events. No No
Good attendance and
great for local
businesses after
Covid losses, but too
many people.

Attendance should be
limited (tickets?) so
village can handle
crowds safely.

Disruptions by out of
towners who came to
make noise and be a
nuisance was not at
all welcome. Concern
for residents who
need services or help
when all resources
were directed to
events. No
Good attendance and
great for local
businesses after
Covid losses, but too
many people.

Attendance should be
limited (tickets?) so
village can handle
crowds safely.

Disruptions by out of
towners who came to
make noise and be a
nuisance was not at
all welcome. Concern
for residents who
need services or help
when all resources
were directed to
events.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Good attendance and great for local
businesses after Covid losses, but too many
people. Attendance should be limited
(tickets?) so village can handle crowds safely.

Disruptions by out of towners who came to
make noise and be a nuisance was not at all
welcome. Concern for residents who need
services or help when all resources were
directed to events.

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Not enough enforcement & too much bad
behavior No What event in the Park?No Not sure why we do this on Ocean ave. Used to be off the main street ... They were okay.

As residents, it all
seems a bit out of
control. Loud,
speeding cars, crowds
of unruly people, rules
of the beach not
followed.

Yes, with good
enforcement.

We need more safety
in place for residents. Need mor
We stayed away from downtown so not sure
what was/wasn't effective. Based on what we
heard about certain behavior, we think we
need more proactive enforcement
9/12/2022 13:26:44 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

Car week brings lots of visitors and their families.

The events provide fun things to do and the local
businesses benefit. Yes, it's crowded and there's
lots of traffic, but for one summer week, the area
is all about automobiles. It's wonderful! I would
really like to see the COTA come back and
would be willing to volunteer to help with that
effort. No I had to work... Yes Loved it. Loved them.

It's a week about
CARS. Love them or
plan your trip out of
town next year. I think
it's the best week of
the year and want to
see Carmel reinstate
COTA and the lunch
hour of the Tour. Yes.

That's what it's all
about. If you don't like
it, leave town for the
week.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

I think the traffic management was handled
thoughtfully and that it made a real difference.
9/12/2022 13:30:01 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

It brings interesting people, autos and much
needed revenue to our town and to area
charities. No No Loved them.

The events showcase
our community and
bring people together. Yes.

It was sorely missed
this year and I believe
the more events the
better for reasons
stated prior.

They helped with traffic and
safety. Pretty easy to get around all week.
9/12/2022 13:31:11 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

I find part of the fun of Car Week is getting to
stroll to downtown and see the cars/chat with the
owners and enthusiasts, which wasn't an option
this year as we didn't have the Concours on the
Avenue. No I didn't attend. No n/a Missed Concours.

It's an event that fits
my level of
participation in Car
Week. Yes.

Car Week isn't going
away. It will continue
to be in the
surrounding areas,
and we will continue to
hear the noise from
the cars coming
through town or on
Hwy 1 into the
evening even if
Carmel doesn't
participate. It's nice to
enjoy some of the
activities of Car Week
without having to pay
a large amount for
tickets or drive to
another town/search
for parking, etc.

Concours on the
Avenue was a great
way to see a lot of the
cars, feel like the town
was bustling with
enthusiasts as
opposed to feeling as
if our town had been
overtaken by those
attending Car Week.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

The 5-way stop at the bottom of Ocean is
often a nightmare crossing without an event
happening. I thought the redirection of traffic
helped tremendously in that area.
9/12/2022 13:33:47 A worker in 93921 I did not like it at all. Too noisy, too much traffic, crime, and chaos. No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? They were okay. No Streets around this
area are not
constructed for large
events like this. This is
a quaint area with a
classical, whimsical
ambience and the
events should be
fitting of this.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/12/2022 13:38:58 A worker in 93921 Loved it.

It's my first time being here in Carmel during the
week. I loved seeing all the cars. Yes It was okay. No I wasn't here. Loved them. not sure, as I have not
experienced them. do not have an opinion.
9/12/2022 13:44:43 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

It’s all too much. Hear racing engines at night
feels unsafe for the community No Too many events No Didn’t go Not interested Car week is now ten
days or more. It’s too
much and has
wrecked the thing
. 85000 visitors and
we have no water??
Those events are
more traditional and
the one supports
carmel foundation
See above. Your is
directly related to the
main event
Not sure . Avoided town at night.

It’s t sounded dangerous snd
friends told me it felt that way
Why do people think it’s ok to come to our
town and race ???!!!
9/12/2022 13:53:39 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Noise, visitors looking to park in the driveways,
facing wrong way, cars go throuth the stops
without stopping (Monte Verde & Ocean-needs a
cop present at all times). No I did not like it at all. I did not like it at all. They were okay. No Not enough cops to
keep things under
control
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Alternative routes around Ocean Ave would
clog up narrow streets
9/12/2022 13:59:35 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

We live close to one of the main entrances/exits
into town. The loud revving of car engines went
on well after we had gone to bed most nights of
car week. We were woken from sleep four and
five times a night. We are also frequent
pedestrians and it became quite dangerous at
times with speeding cars and little regard for stop
signs. For the first time ever I was frequently
thinking “where are the cops“. No No Did not attend
I wish that there had been more
comprehensive safety throughout
the city, not just centered on
downtown. I live about six blocks
from town and I felt that my
neighborhood was turned into a
race track. The noise and the
speeding cars made walking into
town very unpleasant
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How did you feel
about Car Week in
Carmel-by-the-Sea
overall this year? Why do you feel that way?
Did you attend the
Acura in the Park
Event on Tuesday,
August 16?
How did you feel
about the Acura in the
Park event on
Tuesday, August 16?
Did you attend the
Prancing Ponies All
Woman Car Show on
Thursday, August 18
on Ocean Avenue?
How did you feel
about the Prancing
Ponies All Woman Car
Show on Thursday,
August 18 on Ocean
Avenue?
How do you feel about
the events in Carmelby-the-Sea in general
this year?
Why do you feel that
way?
Do you want to see
the larger events like
Concours on the
Avenue and/or Tour
d'Elegance return to
Carmel-by-the-Sea if it
is possible?
Why do you feel that
way?
How did you feel about the
effectiveness of traffic calming
measures in place for safety in the
City during Car Week - i.e.
shutting streets down in the
evenings, alternate routes around
Ocean Avenue, etc.? Why do you feel that way?
9/12/2022 13:59:43 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Hard to move around our own city. Loud racing
engines at all hours of the night. Streets littered
by people who do not respect our city. No No I did not like them at all. No People park
haphazardly all over
the neighborhoods,
where parking is
already at a premium.

A friend had her
driveway blocked and
the police refused to
have the rental car
towed. Squealing
tires, revving engines,
and cars racing
between stop signs. I
watched several cares
blow through stop
signs like they weren't
even there. It
becomes very
dangerous for
pedestrians in the
neighborhoods.

Only helped moderately in the
downtown.
9/12/2022 14:01:28 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

We live far enough from the center that the
inconvenience doesn’t reach us No Not in town that day No It was okay. They were okay.

Don’t go near the
center at that time
This year seemed to
have less crush
Celebrating such
inequality kind of
doesn’t mesh with our
values
They helped with traffic and
safety. We didn’t seem to notice any problems
9/12/2022 14:02:08 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

I liked seeing the visitors in town, I liked seeing
the cars No Yes Loved it. Loved them. Yes.

It is a really fun
experience
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 14:09:47 A resident of 93921 Loved it. Vibrancy…lots of people and fun No No They were okay. Yes. Good for the town They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 14:18:28 A resident of 93921, A worker in 93921 I did not like it at all.

Too crowded, too noisy. Not really what the
village is about imho No It was okay. No It was okay. Love farmers' market as above No as above it was scary here. first time in 20 +
years I've felt that way. Scary!
9/12/2022 14:19:17 A worker in 93921 It was okay. It was very crowded No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? Not a huge fan of car week Yes.

I like the more
traditional
They helped with traffic and
safety. I heard it was crazy!
9/12/2022 14:19:43 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

I was disappointed that Concourse on the
Avenue did not take place. No Yes Loved it. They were okay. Yes.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

Police were organized and ready for
inappropriate activity.
9/12/2022 14:20:32 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Every year it just seems like we have more "bad
actors" in town. These are not classic car
enthusiasts, but just people - typically young
men - with loud cars that they like to drive fast,
seemingly enjoying the annoyance they create. It
has become a loud and unsafe weekend and I'd
be delighted if it just went away. Yes It was okay. Yes It was okay. They were okay.

The sponsored events
are fine, but having
them CBTS just
encourages the bad
actors to also attend. No
I think I've said it - the
overall tone of car
week is inconsistent
with the tone of CBTS.

It is a "look at me"
crowd, showing off
their stuff. Boys with
toys. CBTS is
delightfully not about
showmanship. End
this please.

They helped, but only by keeping
an intolerable situation from
becoming worse.

As long as CBTS supports any events at car
week, it will continue to be identified as the
place to come and annoy the locals. Shutting
down streets is just a game of whackamole,
sending the nuckleheads into the residential
streets. How about a big sign at Ocean and
Hwy 1 saying that there are no car week
events in CBTS, and to please enjoy those in
Carmel Valley and Monterey and elsewhere!
9/12/2022 14:23:57 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

City already has 40% 2cd/3rd and investment
homes -- all unoccupied. Character is lost as a
wealth enclave, some would say wealth ghetto No I did not like it at all. No I did not like it at all. They were okay.

Some diversity to
events No
City less a "real town"
and more an Event
Center for wealthy and
wealthy wannabes
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Drag racing on Ocean Ave, racing/speeding
throughout the peninsula
9/12/2022 14:26:19 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

In this age of climate change, it is irresponsible
to be celebrating the internal combustion engine. No No I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all.See above. No See above.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/12/2022 14:29:28 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Missed COTA and Pebble Tour cars coming
through. Felt like every other city had things
going on except us. No It was okay. No I did not like it at all. There weren't any There was nothing Yes.

They are classy and at
no charge and show
off our village in a
good way. It's art in
the street.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 14:31:31 A resident of 93921 Loved it. Liked all the cars No Too much advertising No Didn’t attend Loved them.

Like the Concors on
the Avenueq
They were good but probably
need more.

Didn’t like the crowd that gathered in the
evening
Attachment 1
Timestamp I am:

How did you feel
about Car Week in
Carmel-by-the-Sea
overall this year? Why do you feel that way?
Did you attend the
Acura in the Park
Event on Tuesday,
August 16?
How did you feel
about the Acura in the
Park event on
Tuesday, August 16?
Did you attend the
Prancing Ponies All
Woman Car Show on
Thursday, August 18
on Ocean Avenue?
How did you feel
about the Prancing
Ponies All Woman Car
Show on Thursday,
August 18 on Ocean
Avenue?
How do you feel about
the events in Carmelby-the-Sea in general
this year?
Why do you feel that
way?
Do you want to see
the larger events like
Concours on the
Avenue and/or Tour
d'Elegance return to
Carmel-by-the-Sea if it
is possible?
Why do you feel that
way?
How did you feel about the
effectiveness of traffic calming
measures in place for safety in the
City during Car Week - i.e.
shutting streets down in the
evenings, alternate routes around
Ocean Avenue, etc.? Why do you feel that way?
9/12/2022 14:34:50 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

I hate what the crowds do to our town, and the
drivers go racing through the neighborhoods at a
really unsafe speed. No I did not like it at all. No I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all.

I understood the
appeal of the
Concours on the
Avenue, since it
offered people a
chance to look at the
cars without paying a
steep price for a ticket,
and of course I was
pleased that the
Carmel Foundation
benefited from the
event. But that event
is gone, and we don't
need other Car Week
events in town. It
doesn't seem
consistent with the
culture of Carmel, and
I do hate it that we're
celebrating the
internal combustion
engine at a time like
this, when climate
change is such a
looming crisis.

I'd be grudgingly okay
with the Concours on
the Avenue, but that's
it.

They didn't work well enough...it
was better than 2019, but still a
problem.
9/12/2022 14:35:05 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Need to do something about cars racing on San
Carlos. Not safe and very loud. Happens up to
almost midnight. Trash from sunset center to
pur frontyards to 11th Avenue. Drunk high
school kids at the bus stop on San Carlos and
11th from 1:00 p.m. until midnight. RV's parked
in front of our houses with generators going,
dogs barking and loud music. No No Working so did not attend any events. Yes.

Great boost for our
village shops and is a
wonderful time for
locals.

Did not seem to stop racing and
loud cars in residential area on
San Carlos. Blocking Ocean was
s good move.

It seems like what was done wS for the
commercial district and not much for residents
on San Carlos and other high traffic streets
like Junipero.
9/12/2022 14:50:22 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Minimal exposure but likes that Prancing Ponies
was on Ocean Avenue No Yes Loved it. They were okay. Yes.

More excitement and
brings in outside
participants and
tourists
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 14:59:39 A resident of 93921, A retail shop owner in 93921 It was okay.

No COTA, no Pebble Beach Tours d'Elegance
on Ocean Yes Yes I did not like it at all. Kind of pathetic versus previous years. Essentially no quality events. See above. Yes.

We need it for the
City's economy and I
like beautiful cars.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

Think how bad it would have gotten without
them.
9/12/2022 15:17:47 A resident of 93921 It was okay. Yes Loved it. Yes Loved it. Loved them. Yes. 9/12/2022 15:43:51 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

Love seeing all the cars and excitement in the
town No Yes Loved it. Loved them. Yes.

I think its good for the
town
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 15:50:29 A resident of 93921, A retail shop owner in 93921 It was okay.

I would like to see Concourse on the Avenue
return (I understand why it did not happen this
year) and the road rally on Thursday stop in town
again. These are the type of events that Carmel
should embrace and work to keep. They bring a
lot of people into town—which is good for
everyone. Yes, parking is difficult but so what, it’
s a couple of days. Unfortunately, the “events”
that did take place—evening drive arounds—we’
re not the type we want in town. No No Didn’t attend but glad they were part of car week They were okay. Yes.

Great events that
reflect the Carmel.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/12/2022 15:51:19 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Sad that the concours on Ocean Ave did not
take place Yes It was okay. Yes It was okay. They were okay.

Again missed the
concours on the
avenue Yes.

The events are fun
and interesting
They helped with traffic and
safety. The Carmel PD did a great job
9/12/2022 15:54:05 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all. (1) Loud, intoxicated people on the sidewalk, (2)
people disrespectful to and threatening police
officers, (3) reckless, speeding unsafe driving,
(4) loud cars and motorcycles with mufflers ALL
night long and (5) no place for families and the
elderly. Why did we install cameras around town
that don't monitor and ticket excessively loud
vehicles? Don't we care about our reputation?
Every year this gets worse!!! Why do we tolerate
this behavior? Where is the benefit here? I know
many residents who leave town for car week. No I did not like it at all. No I did not like it at all. All of them are fine EXCEPT Car Week!!! This is not way to live! The Tour d'Elegance
was fine. It was free
and open to everyone.

It least we got some
benefit for all the
trouble.

Why don't we
celebrate something
environmentally
responsible, like an
electronic vehicle
show. How about an
event that features
new EVs and people
that have converted
their gas cars to EVs?
There are many
wonderful and
charming EV
conversions. The
people doing the
conversions are
wonderful and
charming too. And
they can educate the
kids! Something that
is positive and not
fueled by petrol and
alcohol.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/12/2022 16:13:38 A resident of 93921 It was okay. It didn’t really make a difference to my activities. No What event in the Park?Yes Loved it. They were okay.

We missed the Ocean
Avenue event. Yes.

Ocean Avenue is a
great venue
They helped with traffic and
safety.

Controlling the speed up and down ocean Ave
is essential
Attachment 1
Timestamp I am:

How did you feel
about Car Week in
Carmel-by-the-Sea
overall this year? Why do you feel that way?
Did you attend the
Acura in the Park
Event on Tuesday,
August 16?
How did you feel
about the Acura in the
Park event on
Tuesday, August 16?
Did you attend the
Prancing Ponies All
Woman Car Show on
Thursday, August 18
on Ocean Avenue?
How did you feel
about the Prancing
Ponies All Woman Car
Show on Thursday,
August 18 on Ocean
Avenue?
How do you feel about
the events in Carmelby-the-Sea in general
this year?
Why do you feel that
way?
Do you want to see
the larger events like
Concours on the
Avenue and/or Tour
d'Elegance return to
Carmel-by-the-Sea if it
is possible?
Why do you feel that
way?
How did you feel about the
effectiveness of traffic calming
measures in place for safety in the
City during Car Week - i.e.
shutting streets down in the
evenings, alternate routes around
Ocean Avenue, etc.? Why do you feel that way?
9/12/2022 16:24:50 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Too many visitors overwhelm the village and the
municipal resources. Attracting an undesirable
element as seen on Friday night this year and
akin to the problems of several years ago. No No too many! The City is catering to
the visitor element and
not the residential
community. The
downtown public
assets looks shabby,
unkempt, in need of
maintenance and
repair/replacement.

But the focus is on
events to attract outof-towners. NoSame answers as
above
If we didn't have the events, we
wouldn't need the traffic efforts. Same as previously listed. 9/12/2022 16:31:00
9/12/2022 16:31:50 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Carmel should host the Tuesday and Thursday
events like before. The amount of people and
traffic is the same whether the main events are
outside of Carmel or in Carmel, so why not host
some of the events that Carmel is known for. No What event in the Park?No Just not the amazing Carmel car event that I'm used to. Not impressed.

By comparison to
previous car show
years in Carmel, this
was not worth
attending or inviting
friends to come. Yes.

Spectacular cars and
it's free for everyone
to enjoy on Carmel's
amazing stage (it's
streetscape of historic
buildings), and Carmel
is famous for these
events. I don't like the
traffic issues or
sideshows, but we
seemed to have those
issues without hosting.

They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.

Still too many people and too many cars. As a
resident, I usually leave town to avoid the
traffic and crowds.
9/12/2022 16:41:57 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

Car week is a globally recognized series of
events that bring patrons and participants to the
Peninsula from all over the world. this global
exposure is priceless and should be celebrated
by everyone interested in seeing carmel thrive. Yes Loved it. Yes Loved it. Loved them.

Carmel should
encourage events and
community
celebrations to
enhance and reinforce
our active culture. Yes.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

I don’t think closing ocean avenue is the right
decision. Instead just place sufficient
temporary speed humps to modulate flow.
9/12/2022 16:48:39 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Fewer cars as previous years. Loud recorded
music not useful. Yes I did not like it at all. Yes It was okay. Loved them. I love local events Yes. It enhances the town They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Speeding on 4th as usual to/from Pebble
Beach
9/12/2022 17:50:06 A resident of 93921 It was okay. Missed the Concours on the Avenue No What event in the Park?No missed it unfortunately Missed the usual Thursday car meet at Devendorf Park Yes.

Love the cars and it
brings in high end
tourists and makes
money for the town
and charities
They helped with traffic and
safety.

Didn't notice any disruptions except for loud
engine noises at night
9/12/2022 17:56:30 I did not like it at all.

The attendees do not respect Carmel, our town,
the plants and it provides an opportunity for
mayhem by those bent on causing trouble. It
causes traffic disruption, closure of schools,
prevents people who work in and around Carmel
to cancel their jobs. No I drove by it to see how many cars were parked on the park. No Did not go. They were okay.

The cultural events
befit Carmel. No
The Concours on the
Avenue just go too
big. The 10 days of
events become
headaches for
residents, other than
those who like cars.

The Tour with a stop
in Carmel would be
welcome.

Because I avoid downtown during Car Week, I
cannot speak to this issue. It was very
crowded when I did drive through.
9/12/2022 17:59:35 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

Loved the excitement and seeing all the exotic,
beautiful, and sporty cars on the roads or parked
in town. No It was okay. Yes Loved it. They were okay.

Miss the Concours on
the Avenue on
Tuesday's and vintage
cars lined up on
Ocean on Thursday’s. Yes.

They were the
highlights of Car Week
for my husband and
me in past years. As
residents, we loved
being able to walk
freely to the events,
mingle with people,
and spend time taking
photos.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

As a pedestrian, I felt it was more dangerous
to divert traffic to side streets which were
narrow and caused congestion, resulted in
impatient and erratic drivers, made parked
cars were more likely to be sideswiped, and
created more risks for pedestrians crossing
streets.
9/12/2022 18:04:32 A resident of 93921 It was okay. No No I did not like it at all. Missed cars in Carmel Fun gathering with
locals Yes. Local involvement
They helped with traffic and
safety. Kept traffic moving
9/12/2022 18:05:14 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

It used to be called « le concours d’élégance ».

Now it is more like noise, drag racing and total
disrespect for our precious little town. I live on
Carpenter and we take our very lives in our
hands trying to back out of our driveways. The
noise and danger of the speeding on my street is
absolutely unacceptable and very dangerous. No No Yes.

Because that is what
the Concours is about
9/12/2022 18:37:31 A restauranteur in 93921It was okay. Not enough foot traffic Yes It was okay. No What event on Ocean Avenue? They were okay.

Big events are all
gone Yes. More people in town
They helped with traffic and
safety. Need to enforce
9/12/2022 18:59:01 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all. Crowds at night too large, lawlessness, etc. No What event in the Park?Yes I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all. these events are
attracting an outside
element that is
reckless, dangerous No too disruptive
They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.
there were incidents of crime, out of control
behavior
9/12/2022 19:32:40 A resident of 93921 It was okay. Missed the daytime events that usually occur. No Yes It was okay. They were okay.

Missed the drive
through parade and
the other daytime
event
Hope they are back
next year Yes.

More enjoyable than
the nighttime antics
They helped with traffic and
safety.

Pedestrian management has gotten
challenging, we even saw a flasher this year.

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Too much of a sideshow feel on Ocean Ave
Friday and Saturday nights. It was a younger
crowd that appeared to be interested in loitering
and side show type events. Didn't feel like the
typical car week audience. Yes It was okay. Yes Loved it. They were okay. we missed attending
concourse on the ave.

Acura event was fairly
low key and
uneventful Yes.
these are traditional
car week events that
bring true car
enthusiasts to the city
and people who will
also patronize the
restaurants and
retailers
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
overall too many people downtown on Friday
and Saturday and a questionable crowd
9/12/2022 20:37:56 A worker in 93921 Loved it.

It was exciting to see the joy and enthusiasm of
the car lovers. Patience was important to handle
the large number of visitors Yes Loved it. Yes Loved it. Loved them.

Again, the enthusiasm
and joy of all
participants was worth
the challenges of the
crowds Yes.

So many people
asked "When is the
Concours on the
Avenue?" It was truly
missed by many
people
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/12/2022 20:59:42 A resident of 93921 Loved it. Need to bring back COTA Yes Loved it. Yes Had mixed feelings about the fashion show aspect. Loved them.

Enjoyed people from
all over the world
coming together for an
innovative event in a
beautiful location. Yes.

Making the beautiful
cars available to all to
appreciate is essential
to Car Week. And the
draw for local
businesses is huge.

Missed that this year
quite a lot.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

There are some who are detrimental to this
elegant history.
9/12/2022 23:02:04 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

I hate cars and car noise. So I stay away from
downtown, and it then does not bother me too
much, except for the occasional roar of an
unmuffled roar No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? I did not like them at all.

Hate cars and
attendant hoopla No
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/12/2022 23:45:11 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

We really missed COTA and even much more
missed Tour D’Elegance stopping in town on
Thursday.

Prancing ponies was ok (better than nothing ).

The exotic cars around town were amazing
(jewelry on wheels) . No Like going Tovar dealerships Yes It was okay. They were okay. Already answered this Yes.

Getting up close for
free to the 1950 and
prior year cars is what
is the real Village
experience for Car
Week. Love love love
that the best!
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat. Still too much speeding in San Carlos Ave.
9/13/2022 0:10:44 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

For me, car week is all about the Thursday tour
on Ocean Ave we previously have enjoyed. I
had volunteered from 2016 to 2019 for this
event, until the pandemic shut it down. It is such
a great opportunity for residents and visitors to
see the classics up close and interact with the
owners ….. all for free. Please work on bringing
that back as an event!! Yes I did not like it at all. Yes It was okay. I did not like them at all.

Nothing can replace
the COTA event on
Tuesday and the
Thursday Tour d’
Elegance on Ocean. I
realize the issues with
the Tuesday event
and am sympathetic.

Please work to bring
them back. The Acura
and Prancing Ponies
were unimpressive
substitutes. Yes.

They are stellar
events and contribute
to the Carmel
Foundation. The Tour
d’Elegance is an
opportunity to
volunteer and
provides residents and
visitors an opportunity
to see these amazing
cars that will be
judged up close for
free. The COTY event
highlights more of the
exotic cars which are
exciting, as well.

These two events are
what makes car week
special for me!
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Ocean Ave was way too crowded with hyper
cars and people.
9/13/2022 6:22:10 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Too many loud cars, totally out of control. City
streets should not be blocked with car shows
and the resulting no parking for traffic control.

Too big for our small business district. Yes I did not like it at all. Yes I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all.

The cars shown were
not worthy of the
resulting disruption. No
These events are too
large and disruptive. It
is questionable as to
the revenue brought in
compared to the
overall cost to the city
to monitor and
maintain them.

They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.

Obstacles seem to annoy the speeders,
sometimes resulting in more reckless driving.

There should be more police presence and
violations given.
9/13/2022 7:22:18 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

I think it’s nice to have a classy event with
beautiful cars and owners who love sharing
them. I liked the prancing pony show a bit more
than the previous event. The events bring life as
well as money for our local businesses. No Yes Loved it. Loved them.

Same answer as
above. Yes. Same answer
They helped with traffic and
safety.

From what I observed in the evenings it
seemed a bit calmer than previous years
although I know we had some issues with bad
behavior.
9/13/2022 7:31:03 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Completely missed having concour on the
Avenue. We have car event guru’s here who
could’ve stepped in and picked up the event for
the previous operator and then have given it
back to her should she choose. An event
conservator per say. Yes Loved it. Yes Loved it. They were okay.

Needed concours on
the ave Yes.

That event elevates
our area and allows us
to show off to a world
crowd.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/13/2022 9:26:06 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all. Bad elements in town. No I DIDN'T ATTEND No I DIDN'T ATTEND I think that there's an unruly element that comes to town and we need to deal with that.

I think that there's an
unruly element that
comes to town and we
need to deal with that. No Too much unruliness
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/13/2022 9:37:57 A resident of 93921 It was okay. No Cars in the Avenue No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? They were okay. Yes. More events, more fun They helped with traffic and
safety.

Attachment 1
Timestamp I am:

How did you feel
about Car Week in
Carmel-by-the-Sea
overall this year? Why do you feel that way?
Did you attend the
Acura in the Park
Event on Tuesday,
August 16?
How did you feel
about the Acura in the
Park event on
Tuesday, August 16?
Did you attend the
Prancing Ponies All
Woman Car Show on
Thursday, August 18
on Ocean Avenue?
How did you feel
about the Prancing
Ponies All Woman Car
Show on Thursday,
August 18 on Ocean
Avenue?
How do you feel about
the events in Carmelby-the-Sea in general
this year?
Why do you feel that
way?
Do you want to see
the larger events like
Concours on the
Avenue and/or Tour
d'Elegance return to
Carmel-by-the-Sea if it
is possible?
Why do you feel that
way?
How did you feel about the
effectiveness of traffic calming
measures in place for safety in the
City during Car Week - i.e.
shutting streets down in the
evenings, alternate routes around
Ocean Avenue, etc.? Why do you feel that way?
9/13/2022 10:15:22 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

The noise is deafening. We live close to 17 mile
drive and we may as well live next to Laguna
Seca. I never heard police sirens chasing down
those racers. How about imposing an RPM limit?
What about violations of noise limits. I was in a
cross walk and had an antique car honk at me to
get out of the way as he sped past! The lack of
Concours on the Ave spoiled car week for
Carmel-By-The-Sea Residents! No What event in the Park?Yes It was okay. I only saw one Yes.

They are the only
events that make car
week tolerable for
residents.

I didn’t witness any positive
effects
9/13/2022 10:20:15 A worker in 93921 Loved it.

It brings energy and excitement to the village.

And lots of eye candy (the cars, of course)! No What event in the Park?Yes Loved it. Loved them.

The vibe is so
positive. Yes.

More energy,
excitement, and good
vibes for the village.

Plus it's an economic
boost to our local
economy.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

People who break the rules will always find a
way. Carmel PD did an excellent job
managing those who got out of hand.
9/13/2022 10:31:03 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

Because the Auto Racing Industry made me
what I am today. I love Cars! No Didn't attend this event.Yes Loved it. Loved them.

Events generate
revenue for Carmel
plus I love people. Yes.

We all need to get out
of the house, have fun
and meet new people!
They helped with traffic and
safety.

Because it helped isolate the flow of event
traffic.
9/13/2022 11:48:40 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

I missed the Concourse de Avenue and would
love to see it return. Also, there was a different
crowd on the Avenue this year. Many younger
adults who seemed to be more interested in
loitering and side shows than automobiles. It felt
like a more “combustible” crowd which made it
less pleasant for me. Yes It was okay. Yes Loved it. They were okay. See prior response Yes.

Very enjoyable and
good for Carmel
merchants
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/13/2022 12:13:41 A worker in 93921, A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay. TRAFFIC NOISE Yes It was okay. Yes It was okay. Loved them.

CARMEL IS #1 MOST
BEAUTIFUL CITY Yes. REVENUE
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/13/2022 12:43:51 A resident of 93921 It was okay. It didn't interfere with my life. No What event in the Park?Yes It was okay. They were okay.

I miss the usual big
events. Yes.

They are a bigger
draw and more
exciting.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat. I could get around better
9/13/2022 13:26:03 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

I used to like it, many, many years ago. Like
Carmel by the Sea, it now attracts way too many
visitors. Those visitors cost tax dollars (police,
administration, maintenance, clean-up, etc). I
don't benefit in any way and am mostly
inconvenienced. Businesses make money,
homeowners who can rent their homes for
outrageous sums due to demand, make money.

Residents like me foot the bills for no benefit
other than the eye candy of the cars. For the 20
years we have lived here, we've seen our city go
from a nice quiet little beach community to a
profit driven, over advertised, over visited, over
priced, Business, whose goal is to make money
for business. The quality of life to residents like
me has gone down tremendously while the
budget to maintain this business centric model
has become obscene. No What event in the Park?No I did not like it at all.

Too crowded, no
parking, I avoid town
other than very early
in the day. No
If it gets larger than it
was this year I'll leave
town like many other
residents do.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Traffic control of events has very much
improved over the years. How much did this
traffic and safety cost exactly?
9/13/2022 14:10:39 A worker in 93921 It was okay.

Loved the cars, hate the traffic but once a year,
the pro's outweigh the con's. Yes Loved it. Yes Loved it. Loved them.

Would like more car
events Yes. Love the cars
Needs improvement like shut
down Ocean St completely and
sell or allocate parking spots for
show cars only.s Love old cars
9/13/2022 14:42:01 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Missed having the car show on Ocean Avenue
this year and felt that Carmel was not as active
in Car Week as it has been in the past. So we
left town for a few days.

No We were not in town on the 16th. No Have seen Prancing Ponies in previous years. Would like to see Carmel have a major event during Car Week like we've had in the past.

Prefer having Carmel
be a major player
during Car Week with
top notch events. Yes.

We have always
enjoyed those events. We were out of town. See above.
9/13/2022 15:04:05 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

I enjoyed the Prancing Ponies show, and seeing
all the fancy sporty cars parked around town
during the 10 days of car week. No Missed it but would have liked to attend Yes Loved it. Missed having the cars on the avenue show and the cars from the tour of the peninsula stopping in town for lunch.

We have enjoyed both
events in the past and
missed them this year.

It is a great
opportunity to see the
cars close up without
having to leave town
and face traffic! Yes.

I think they are great
events that draw a lot
of people to town -
enjoyed by both locals
and tourists, and great
for our local
businesses.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

I walked downtown a few nights and the later it
got there was a feeling things could get out of
control pretty easily (I worked in law
enforcement before I retired)
9/13/2022 15:20:18 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

It wasn't too overly crowded this time. We didn't
have to wait long for dinner anywhere either. The
police did really well on the traffic flow. No Missed it this year Yes Loved it. Loved them. Always a good time Yes.

I love more events in
the area
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/13/2022 15:35:20 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 I did not like it at all.

There continues to be a reduction of car week
events each year. It is disappointing given the
events I’ve attended numerous times in years’
past. No What event in the Park?No Did not attend as I wasn’t interested. I did not like them at all.

Lack of shows that
were staples in
previous years Yes.

Concours on the
Avenue and the tour
stop were the two
events I would attend
every year in Carmel.

They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.

It did not calm traffic by shutting streets down
and it is an insulting measure taken for one
week a year by a community that loves to reap
the rewards of car week but doesn’t want to
partake in it.
9/13/2022 15:35:48 A resident of 93921 It was okay.
traffic and stunt car racing in Carmel was
unacceptble Yes I did not like it at all. Yes not a good role model for young girls - fashion show and emphasis on fast cars nothing special nothing of interest for meone or the other but
not both
traffic and safety
concerns
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
helped with traffic but safety issues were still a
big concern
9/13/2022 15:55:29 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay.

Really not the same without Concours on the
Avenue… hopefully the event will return. No No Yes.

They are signature
events that bring out
the absolute best cars
for the viewing public
to enjoy without an
admission ticket.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

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How did you feel
about Car Week in
Carmel-by-the-Sea
overall this year? Why do you feel that way?
Did you attend the
Acura in the Park
Event on Tuesday,
August 16?
How did you feel
about the Acura in the
Park event on
Tuesday, August 16?
Did you attend the
Prancing Ponies All
Woman Car Show on
Thursday, August 18
on Ocean Avenue?
How did you feel
about the Prancing
Ponies All Woman Car
Show on Thursday,
August 18 on Ocean
Avenue?
How do you feel about
the events in Carmelby-the-Sea in general
this year?
Why do you feel that
way?
Do you want to see
the larger events like
Concours on the
Avenue and/or Tour
d'Elegance return to
Carmel-by-the-Sea if it
is possible?
Why do you feel that
way?
How did you feel about the
effectiveness of traffic calming
measures in place for safety in the
City during Car Week - i.e.
shutting streets down in the
evenings, alternate routes around
Ocean Avenue, etc.? Why do you feel that way?
9/13/2022 16:38:45 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 I did not like it at all.

Miss the tour d’elegance stopping in downtown
Carmel. This used to be a highlight of all of car
week
The revving/cruising in the evening needs to be
stopped somehow No No I did not like them at all. Yes.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/13/2022 16:42:37 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

Car Week is awesome. And really my only
reason for visiting Carmel. No No Yes. Seemed unnecessary.

Some of the traffic measures seemed overthe-top. There were a lot of people out wanting to see the cars on weekend. But I didn’t see
any dangerous driving so shutting the streets
down felt like an overcorrection.
9/13/2022 17:11:56 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it. No What event in the Park?No Loved them. Yes.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/13/2022 17:20:08 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 I did not like it at all.

Please bring back cars on Ocean Ave. fashion
show was boring and not fun. Yes It was okay. Yes I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all. Yes. Be great! They helped with traffic and
safety.

Too strict. Roads were closed and quite
difficult to get around.
9/13/2022 18:09:56 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it. Friends, Food, cars, amazing No What event in the Park?No It was okay. They were okay.

I miss Concours on
the Ave held on
Tuesday to kick off
carweek Yes. Tradition
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/13/2022 18:18:49 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 I did not like it at all.

The events I normally go to were canceled this
year. It was really just a place to see people and
cars going by. I ended up not spending any
money in Carmel which is unusual. No What event in the Park?No I had another event at the same time so I missed it this year. They were okay. Yes.

These are the reasons
I come to Carmel
during Car Week.

They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.

This just pushed traffic to the side streets that
are narrower so they ended up being blocked
and caused more traffic.
9/13/2022 18:39:54 A worker in 93921, A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay. Just not the same without Concours on the Ave No What event in the Park?No Poor substitute for COAThey were okay. No COA Yes.

I own the Junipero
Professional Building
(4th & Junipero) and I
am a car guy. It was
very convenient for
me to park at the
building and walk to
Ocean
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

I heard that CPD was treated poorly by some
adolescents from out of the area.

The City should have a promoter for future
year's events that has a strong connection
with owners of noteworthy cars. The Prancing
Ponies show is basically a "social gathering"
and not of vintage or COA heritage quality. I
believe the City should establish an economic
cost value for security, etc and (if transferable)
start an RFP immediately for a 5 or 10 yr
period. The City should also ask Jeannie
Freedman for the roster of all cars previously
submitted, asking them their price point
threshold for entering. Darius Sadeghi
625.5815
9/13/2022 19:09:51 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

As a Monterey County resident car week is my
favorite week of the year. No Wasnt there No Wasn't there They were okay.

Missed concours on
the avenue Yes.

Concours on the
avenue is a highlight
of the week for me.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/13/2022 19:14:59 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Very overcrowded in town so I avoided it for
many days No What event in the Park? What event on Ocean Avenue? They were okay.

I understand that they
are historical or
necessary or whatever
to bring in needed
funds so I do not mind
avoiding certain areas
during certain times.

Not really, unless the
majority of my fellow
residents want it. Then
I could go along with it
and not complain.

Ambivalence about
cars but I understand
that our financial
coffers need to be
considered.

I’m sorry, but living in North West
Carmel and not leaving my house
did not allow me to witness the
traffic calming measures.
9/13/2022 19:52:27 A retail shop owner in 93921, A worker in 93921 Loved it. Brings money to our area No Wish I could have seen it. Yes Loved it. They were okay.

I missed the concours
on the Ave, but I
understand the main
organizer passed
recently.

Yes.

It's crucial to keeping
Carmel part of Car
Week
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/13/2022 19:54:56 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

Grey events good Venus just hard to find
parking. No No Could not find parking Loved them. They had parking. Yes.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/13/2022 20:00:00 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

First time out there during car week. It great
meeting so many people and seeing great cars. No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? Didn’t attend any of the formal events They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.

Made it very hard to get around anywhere in
the evening and it took away from the
atmosphere of what I think car week should
be.
9/13/2022 20:14:25 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay.

A lot of the events in downtown Carmel are no
longer there. Concourse on the avenue, the
pebble beach tour end up on ocean avenue.

Roads closed at dark ect.. it just feels like
Carmel doesn’t want the car people in there city.

Just my opinion, I have been coming for car for
the last 15 years. Didn’t come in 2020 and 2021,
that’s why this year was such a let down. Yes It was okay. No What event on Ocean Avenue? They were okay.

Just not a lot of car
stuff like they had in
years past. Yes.

That’s what made
coming to downtown
Carmel
They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.

It just frustrated most people either visiting or
staying in the golden triangle. Police closed
ocean avenue but drove the bad behavior to
the outer streets. You don’t need to close
ocean avenue, it just needs to be policed.
9/13/2022 20:17:42 A resident of 93921, A worker in 93921 Loved it.

I’m in the automotive industry and I love cars.

Take Exotics back to Canary Row. Broadway is
not exotic at all. More like the Pits on Broadway
with exotic cars. Not appropriate! No What event in the Park?Yes Loved it. Loved them.

It’s the right venue for
the event. Yes.

It’s been the focus and
venue for these
events
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat. Need more volunteers
9/13/2022 20:29:31 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

It was my first time attending and so had no
expectations No No Loved them. Yes.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/13/2022 20:38:44 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

It was great to eat at the restaurants, visit the
shops, and watch the city decide to shut down
the cars going into the weekend. Yes It was okay. No What event on Ocean Avenue? Loved them. Yes.

It was like the city
didn’t want the cars or
people later on the
week
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Trying to find a handicapped parking spot at
any time after Thursday in the city was
impossible.

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How did you feel
about Car Week in
Carmel-by-the-Sea
overall this year? Why do you feel that way?
Did you attend the
Acura in the Park
Event on Tuesday,
August 16?
How did you feel
about the Acura in the
Park event on
Tuesday, August 16?
Did you attend the
Prancing Ponies All
Woman Car Show on
Thursday, August 18
on Ocean Avenue?
How did you feel
about the Prancing
Ponies All Woman Car
Show on Thursday,
August 18 on Ocean
Avenue?
How do you feel about
the events in Carmelby-the-Sea in general
this year?
Why do you feel that
way?
Do you want to see
the larger events like
Concours on the
Avenue and/or Tour
d'Elegance return to
Carmel-by-the-Sea if it
is possible?
Why do you feel that
way?
How did you feel about the
effectiveness of traffic calming
measures in place for safety in the
City during Car Week - i.e.
shutting streets down in the
evenings, alternate routes around
Ocean Avenue, etc.? Why do you feel that way?
9/13/2022 20:56:28 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it. No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? Loved them. Yes.

Monterey car week is
the standout event of
the year with a great
chance to view rare
automobiles with
fellow enthusiasts and
bring business to the
area
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/13/2022 20:58:55 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay.

Carmel seemed overrun in the evenings by
young attendees looking to film the next video.

While it’s fun to watch the various exotic cars, I’
m not sure how you control the crowds. We had
dinner reservations on Saturday night this year
and it was difficult to navigate in order to find
parking. We likely won’t schedule dinner in
downtown Carmel next year on Saturday as a
result. No No They were okay. Yes.

Carmel is a very neat
city & setting;
however, crowd
management would
help tremendously.

Perhaps a limited
number of tickets
available on a first
come first serve basis.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

I don’t know if shutting down traffic lanes in the
evening helped or just made it worse. Police
presence to keep everything under control
was nice.
9/13/2022 21:32:55 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

We got rid of all the events. Unfortunately, that
left it a circus for all the visitors to essentially
shut down the streets. Had we had formal
events, we not only would have brought in
revenue but could have limited who was there. Yes It was okay. No They were okay. Yes.

We have a beautiful
town. People are
already coming for
Car Week. People
look forward to these
events and they’re
well organized and
support our
community.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

They helped with safety as less cars could get
around and it likely limited all the “donuts”
done in the past. However, it didn’t help at all
with traffic. Again, if we had sanctioned events
, perhaps where ocean was closed, that would
eliminate the crazy driving.
9/13/2022 22:05:02 A resident of 93921 It was okay. Concours on the ave. and the P.B Yes It was okay. Yes It was okay. They were okay. Yes.

Those two events that
that have been held
here in Carmel-by-sea
are of the highest
quality and are
recognized throughout
the world “for must
see”.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

I believe social media practice’s makes it very
difficult to keep normal traffic flow . Safety in
the village is paramount !! We cannot have our
streets gridlocked because of the possible
need for emergency vehicles.
9/13/2022 22:15:29 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay. Missing concourse on the avenue No What event in the Park?No There were events? Yes.

Best events of car
week
They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.
9/13/2022 22:20:55 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 I did not like it at all.

Carmel by the sea ruined the car week vibe,
along with the ridiculous cops on electric
motorcycles who were harassing multiple car
owners. It was disgusting. I won’t be back. If you’
re trying to kill car week you’re doing a fantastic
job. No No I did not like them at all.

The events were
pathetic. No
You’ve already ruined
the experience, now
you want to bring
events back? The police were lawful and rude Never coming back 9/13/2022 22:47:34 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

Great atmosphere and important support of the
area businesses No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? Loved them.

Love to see cars and
meet great people Yes.

Very important events
for community
They helped with traffic and
safety. Sounds like a good compromise
9/13/2022 22:58:27 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

Only thing I didn’t like was missing concours on
the avenue, and that prancing ponies event. No No I did not like it at all. Yes.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/14/2022 1:37:31 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it. This has been a tradition and it’s great No No Loved them. Yes.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/14/2022 1:37:52 A resident of 93921 Loved it. It’s an amazing week Yes Loved it. Yes Loved it. Loved them. Yes.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/14/2022 7:00:27 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it. Great venue, people and cars. It’s awesome! No What event in the Park?No Na Loved them. No They helped with traffic and
safety. They were unnecessary.
9/14/2022 7:05:47 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay.

Did not like the sideshow characters causing
scenes No No Loved them. Yes.

Those are literally the
biggest draw for me
and many more fans
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/14/2022 7:14:33 A worker in 93921 It was okay.

Expensive cars blocking roadways and causing
traffic for no other reason than to show off. Yes It was okay. Yes It was okay. They were okay.

Creates lots of traffic
and large wait times
for restaurants No
Carmel is a small town
and cannot handle the
increase in
foot/vehicle traffic
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Still too many impatient drivers speeding
around
9/14/2022 9:00:09 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

It’s a week of excitement for our beautiful, quiet
little village. And when it’s over we go back to
being a quiet little village. Yes It was okay. Yes Loved it. Loved them. Yes.

They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.

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It was quiet and lovely. COTA was sort of fun
when it was unique, but there are currently so
many similar events in the area that it just seems
unnecessary and intrusive. We know there is
money to be made and taxes to be collected, but
is it really worth the extra security and increased
administrative costs? Concours D'Elegance is
the crown jewel and Carmel government,
Foundation and businesses benefit plenty
without the chaos of another car event that
closes our streets. No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? I didn't love them because I didn't attend. but they were nice and small -- a good fit for a small village.

Do we really want to
use Devendorf Park
for car sales? ugh
Yes to the Tour, no to
COTA
The Tour is a grand
tradition which allows
us to see the
extraordinary
automobiles that have
qualified for the
Sunday event, and is
in an elevated class
above all other car
events in the area.

The lunch stop is a
perfect use of
Devendorf Park and
Ocean Avenue. The
audience is very
civilized. We are much
more aligned with
Concours d'Elegance
and should embrace
the opportunity to
support them.

However, it looked like
they were very happy
to have lunch in
Pebble Beach instead
this year, probably
because they are not
competing with
another event that
shuts down the
streets.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Because there were no big car events like
COTA and Tour, the comparison between
2022 and years past is not valid.
9/14/2022 10:08:40 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

Love the excitement and the money it brings into
the community No No Loved them. No
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat. Need more traffic control though
9/14/2022 10:17:42
9/14/2022 11:28:03 A resident of 93921, A worker in 93921 It was okay.

Missed having the free concours on the avenue
event No What event in the Park?Yes It was okay. They were okay.

I liked the fashion
show which included
local retailers Yes. Free to attend
They helped with traffic and
safety.

It seemed to deter problematic side shows on
Ocean Ave.
9/14/2022 11:50:44 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Bad behavior by visitors and too many noisy
vehicles racing. No I did not like it at all. No What event on Ocean Avenue? I did not like them at all.Too disruptive No Too disruptive,
compromises public
safety responses, too
much noise and
reckless driving
threatens pedestrians
walking Carmel’s
streets.

They did not help with traffic and
safety at all. Witnessed problems
9/14/2022 12:43:58 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it. Need more cars! Rare exotics. No No Loved them. Rare cars Yes.

Chance to see cars up
close
Closing down ocean avenue
made for worse crowds and traffic
flow
Disruptive to people trying to find parking and
caused more pedestrian obstructions
9/14/2022 13:09:36 An innkeeper in 93921 Loved it.

Slow start to the week, but picked up starting on
Thursday No No Yes.

Would draw more to
the area, particularly if
they occur earlier in
the week
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/14/2022 14:43:25 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay.

Tuesday cars on ocean was eliminated. It must
come back next year. No Yes Loved it. They were okay. Yes.

They did not help with traffic and
safety at all. All they did was give out unwarranted tickets! 9/14/2022 15:02:47 A resident of 93921 It was okay. enjoyed the car day of past years. No No Yes. for one day it is fun
and not disruptive,
easy to attend and
free
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/14/2022 15:42:57 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

Part of the reason we purchased a house in
Carmel by the sea is to have east access to car
week. No Yes It was okay. They were okay.

Only attended
Prancing Ponies this
year, other than just
walking down to
ocean ave in the
evenings to see what
was out. Yes.

Fantastic event in the
past, missed it this
year.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

As much as I like car week, I don’t necessarily
love guys dragging up and down ocean ave.

This at least made the drivers slow down a
little.
9/14/2022 16:12:31 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay. Yes It was okay. No They were okay. Yes.

They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.
9/14/2022 19:44:57 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 I did not like it at all.

The lack of quality events there - Prancing
Ponies def doesn’t qualify - was a big
disappointment. As a result we barely spent any
time in Carmel this year, and will probably come
to car week later next year if the Ocean ave
concours doesn’t return. This was our 20th year
attending car week. No Can see new Hondas at the dealership. Yes Poorly attended They were okay.

A shadow of former
years Yes.

That’s a big part of
what car week is!
Classic and unique
vehicles normally
never seen
They helped with traffic and
safety.
2019 was a gong show, that level of attendee
is not needed nor wanted.
9/14/2022 20:47:05 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

Plenty of cars and diversity for people , plenty of
new food spots to try and support local
businesses No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? Loved them. Yes.

More room for people
to explore , plus costal
has cooler weather
near water ,
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

More focused on random small tickets for cars
over the line
9/14/2022 20:51:30 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

It’s our fourth year going and we still enjoyed it
although we left on the 18th to go to Capitola.

Next year we’re going to stay Sunday to Sunday. No What event in the Park?Yes Loved it. Loved them.

Why would anybody
not love it Yes.

Really miss the
concourse on the
Avenue this year. No problems for us
We stayed in a hotel a block away and so we
didn’t notice any traffic problems.

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How did you feel
about Car Week in
Carmel-by-the-Sea
overall this year? Why do you feel that way?
Did you attend the
Acura in the Park
Event on Tuesday,
August 16?
How did you feel
about the Acura in the
Park event on
Tuesday, August 16?
Did you attend the
Prancing Ponies All
Woman Car Show on
Thursday, August 18
on Ocean Avenue?
How did you feel
about the Prancing
Ponies All Woman Car
Show on Thursday,
August 18 on Ocean
Avenue?
How do you feel about
the events in Carmelby-the-Sea in general
this year?
Why do you feel that
way?
Do you want to see
the larger events like
Concours on the
Avenue and/or Tour
d'Elegance return to
Carmel-by-the-Sea if it
is possible?
Why do you feel that
way?
How did you feel about the
effectiveness of traffic calming
measures in place for safety in the
City during Car Week - i.e.
shutting streets down in the
evenings, alternate routes around
Ocean Avenue, etc.? Why do you feel that way?
9/14/2022 22:50:38 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

If I could express my gratitude straight to the
city/residents of Carmel I would. Some of the
things that they put up with during the week are
something else. This year, in my opinion, was
much better in comparison to a few years ago,
say 2019 when people blatantly disrespected the
people & police of Carmel by being super
annoying with their cars. When I was there, most
of the action was usually taking place on Ocean
Avenue. I didn’t hear too many loud noises, see
reckless driving, & even though I’m not a
resident I thought it was much more bearable
especially in the evening hours. Regardless of
the yearly revenue that Monterey Car Week
brings in, I am especially grateful that it
continues to be one of the greater areas of the
peninsula during and apart from Monterey car
week. The police work done during the week
was great and seemed to keep people in line in
order to create positive experiences for
themselves and others around them. Thanks
again to all who help make it possible. No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? Loved them.

I didn’t attend the tour
D’elegance this year
but in prior years I
enjoyed it. I think one
positive thing that
would benefit both
parties would be some
time to stay on the
sidewalks when all the
cars park. Speaking
from a photographers
perspective, I think
everyone would enjoy
getting a few full
photos of cars before
people swarm around
them. Wonderful event
otherwise. Super
disappointed I missed
this year! Yes.

I think in terms of
Carmel city it brings in
a lot of revenue during
these times especially
to restaurants. In
regards to attendees,
these events are so
special to us and
when they’re free, it
helps college students
like me, and families
as well, see vehicles I
only dream of being
able to see when I
don’t have the means
to pay for the higher
priced events. Super
thankful that Carmel
puts these on and I
hope to continue to
see the tour and
concours on the
avenue continue in the
future.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

I said before in another response how back in
2019 I believe, I don’t think there was as much
enforcement on obeying traffic laws in
comparison to last year and this years week.

With a combination of donuts, excessive
revving and burnouts I agree with a stricter
level of enforcement. I’m not sure to what
effect or reason keeping streets closed during
later hours does, but it did seem to mitigate
risk of endangerment to pedestrians and
vehicles alike. I think there are some instances
where there should be leniency in the case of
a couple loud noises, it did seem that they
were particularly strict this year on such matter
but that helped the local residents sleep as
well. It is car week, and I think that engines
revving and accelerations are imminent. I do
believe while that is a part of the experience, it
should be done in a safe and respectful manner.
9/14/2022 22:56:15 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

This area is known to celebrate beautiful cars
like art and artistic display; love the festiveness,
anticipation leading up to the final day. Yes Loved it. Yes Loved it. Loved them.

The event is unique
w/it’s international
influence as well as its
All American
influence—being an
American sport to
collect or race cars;
Laguna Seca is also a
treasure to
complement the
event. Yes.

If you build it they will
come! People love
coming to see so
many gorgeous cars
in one place.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

Always a good thing to make it known the City
takes safety seriously; visitors need to be
respectful, responsible, and aware the City
can’t/won’t tolerate anything less
9/15/2022 0:06:27 A resident of 93921 Loved it. Amazing cars Yes Loved it. Yes It was okay. They were okay. Not enough events Yes.

They are staples of
car week
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/15/2022 0:39:56 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

It’s an amazing area that is perfect to enjoy cars
and just overall have a good time. I love the
scenery and the events that go on each year. Yes Loved it. No I have to check it out next time. Loved them.

The events are always
a hit with me there. Yes.

They’re awesome
events I always look
forward to watching
them.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/15/2022 9:13:31 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay.

Too much police presence. People were pulled
over more than driving and it burned out the
cruising. No loud exhaust or revving robbed
people of the opportunity to hear supercars.

Same thing in Monterey. No Did not attend Yes Loved it. They were okay.

Once again too much
police presence
shutting down car
owners from having
fun Yes. I like concours
They helped with traffic and
safety. Did not have any issues with travels
9/15/2022 11:21:24 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Mayhem, way too many people with supercars
running amok and showing off. No No I did not like them at all.I'm over it No I'm over it all.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat. The whole thing has gotten too big.
9/15/2022 11:37:02 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

Brings in business and publicity for Carmel and
the surrounding area. A good tradition to keep
going through the coming years. Police did a
good job of keeping everything under control as
well. No N/A Yes Loved it. Loved them.

Great atmosphere of
bringing people
together. Yes.

Keeps the tradition
and is more
reminiscent of the
original Car Week feel
of where it started with
the Concours.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

Keeps the wrong crowd out of the area and
establishes that recklessness won’t be
tolerated.
9/15/2022 15:44:52 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

I loved that they changed the schedule of the
Reunion so that Saturday was the final day,
clearing the conflict with Pebble Beach that has
been in place since I began attending in 1984.

As a working journalist, it meant I no longer had
to give up the last day at Laguna Seca to cover
the Pebble Beach event for the magazine that
sent me there. No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? They were okay.

My assignments were
specifically at Laguna
Seca and Pebble, but
friends and fellow
journalists were quite
disappointed in the
way some other
events (Concours on
the Avenue in
particular) were
downplayed or simply
cancelled this year. Yes.

Time permitting, I
would love to see the
Concours on the
Avenue. My wife was
able to walk around
Carmel for several
hours while I was at
Pebble (the media
pass for the Concours
did not include her),
and she always loves
browsing the galleries
and shops, and she
found a lovely French
restaurant, La
Bicyclette, where we
had a delicious meal.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Our 2021 visit to Carmel was made almost
impassible, if not impossible, by the gridlock.

As much as I love the automobile-related
events, it was somewhat easier to negotiate
the streets of Carmel on Sunday.
9/15/2022 17:42:53 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

Its a good event to people Who love cars and for
local commerce Yes Loved it. Yes Loved it. Loved them. It was very awesome Yes.

These are great
events
They helped with traffic and
safety. Its useful
9/15/2022 19:47:25 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

Car Week gives me a reason to go visit my
friends and enjoy the views! Yes It was okay. No Loved them. Yes.

I wasn’t a fan of the police
shutting down Ocean Ave!!
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We need the big Car Week events back in
Carmel-by-the-Sea, it was too dull this year
without them. Any why were there no events
scheduled at Sunset Center in August? That is
just plain stupid to have a venue like Sunset
Center just sit idle during such a popular month. No What event in the Park?No Why was it gender focused? Isn’t that gender discrimination? They were okay.

We need the big
events back in
Carmel-by-the-Sea, it
was too dull this year
without them. Any
why were there no
events scheduled at
Sunset Center in
August? That is just
plain stupid to have a
venue like Sunset
Center just sit idle
during such a popular
month. Yes.

We need these types
of events to return so
Carmel-by-the-Sea
can regain its
following and have
events enjoyed by
both locals and
visitors.

They did not help with traffic and
safety at all. It was very inconvenient.
9/15/2022 21:33:57 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay.

Peoples behaving badly, a seedy element that I
haven’t witnessed before No Yes It was okay. I did not like them at all.

Not like the old days.

Too much trailer trash Yes. I liked the old tour
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Not enough enforcement. More tickets and
impound..cars shouldn’t be allowed to cruise
9/15/2022 22:03:30 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Not as good as last year. Need to bring back
Ocean Avenue events. Yes It was okay. Yes Loved it. They were okay.

Not as exciting as in
past years. Yes.

Carmel, has evolved
to become an event
location.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

The radius of 50 miles surrounding Carmel,
rowdies disrupted a very nice event on Carmel
in general.
9/15/2022 22:06:51 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

The traffic was well controlled and not too
crowded. No This event is just mediocre at best. I feel that the city to just trying to be equitable and that many, many other events would be better. For example, the Pacific Grove Car Rotary Show that used to tour through Carmel was wThey were okay.

Bring back the local
events. See above! Yes.

It brings more
business to town.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/15/2022 22:37:41 A resident of 93921 It was okay. Not enough events No What event in the Park?Yes It was okay. They were okay. Yes.

It makes Carmel
special
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/16/2022 0:14:14 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

The city needs upscale and community events to
remain vibrate and relevant. Tourism and new
ideas and events help a community
communicate and interact with each other. We
are a welcoming and volunteering people and
these events help our nonprofits and businesses.

We have an excellent police department with
very quick response for any type of call. No No Loved them.

Great four our
community. Yes.

Concours dElegance
is one of the premier
international events.

Any city in the US
would be happy to
host this event. I
volunteered for 15
years and they are the
best at preparation
and operation. They
care about their
employees, residents
and the surrounding
community. Please
ask them to return. A
huge loss to Carmel
when they left.

They helped with traffic and
safety. Results
9/16/2022 5:05:40 A retail shop owner in 93921 It was okay.

The lack of the two events (Tuesday &
Thursday), made Carmel appear to not be an
important stop during car week. Many of our
regular clients attended other events in the
apeninsula and skipped Carmel on their visit,
resulting in a big decline in sales primarily on
these two days. Yes I did not like it at all. Yes It was okay. We needed more events with an upscale vibe like the usual Tuesday & Thursday events.

See explanations
above Yes.

Carmel should always
be an important
visiting stop during car
week with events that
befit our town.

Concours on the Ave
was sorely missed.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/16/2022 5:20:01 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

I live on Monte Verde St. I had difficulty getting in
and out of my house and my garage because of
crowds on the sidewalk and in the street. The
revving of engines and then the loud roars of
people responding to the revving was annoying
as hell. By Wednesday I couldn't stand it
anymore and left town for the duration. No No I did not like them at all. No These events
completely hijack life
for residents. It's noisy
and obnoxious.

I can't say. I try not to leave my
house during this event.
9/16/2022 6:16:22 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Crowds, traffic, noise. No respect for the people
who live here! No I did not like it at all. No I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all.See previous No Same as before They did not help with traffic and
safety at all. See prior
9/16/2022 6:17:25 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Too many car clubs that ignore the road laws,
especially down hwy 1. We do not have enough
law enforcement to handle the large crowds, now
bringing in some bad elements. We are a small
community and are starting to feel we come
second to the event. The amount of money it
brings in is for only a few, I do not see how it
helps the community as a whole. No No They were okay.

The car show use to
be a long weekend,
now it’s
inconveniencing us for
over a week No
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/16/2022 7:11:04 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it. Not overwhelming No It was okay. No It was okay. They were okay.

Small scale. Not really
special Yes.

Spectacular events
showcasing Carmel
They helped with traffic and
safety. Not as many problems with hooligans
9/16/2022 7:13:01 A resident of 93921 Loved it. I love having the car events in town Yes Loved it. Yes It was okay. They were okay.

I missed having the
Concours on the
Avenue and having
the Pebble Beach
Tour stop in town. Yes.

I like the cars and I
think it is good for the
City
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/16/2022 7:35:14 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Wish you guys would bring back the Concours
on the Avenue and the Pebble Beach Tour. It’s
so nice to live in town and be able to avoid all the
traffic and just walk to see the cars. Yes It was okay. No They were okay. Yes.

Those are the best of
the best cars wise and
as previously stated
so nice to live in town
and be able to walk to
them and again all the
traffic.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

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The cars are magnificent works of art and
history. Car week makes it possible to see so
many in one place. The owners are happy to
share information about their cars. Yes I enjoyed the event in the park. Not necessarily an Acura fan. Yes Loved it. Loved them.

I enjoy attending the
events with friends. It’
s something we look
forward to from year to
year. We watch the
cars, people and shop
downtown. Yes.

Concourse on the
Avenue was a great
event that allowed you
to look at cars and
also stop and listen to
owners discussing
their cars. The tour of
d’elegance gives us
the ability to see some
of the magnificent cars
that are entered into
the concours d’
elegance if you are
not able to purchase
tickets for the Sunday
event.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

I did not have any problems driving around
town or walking to the prancing ponies event.
9/16/2022 8:15:54 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay.

The only negative was the racing of loud cars on
Highway 1 and neighboring streets. It seems as
if the car owners want to be noticed and making
the sound of a road race is their method of
securing attention. It is VERY annoying to us
locals. No Did not attend Yes Loved it. Loved them.

The beautiful cars and
friendly people Yes.

For Carmel, it is the
only way to partake in
the festivities without
paying $500+. The
event was a stroke of
genius and gets
everyone is Carmel
involved.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

In 2019 I witnessed the hooligans during their
dangerous driving and head-to-head
confrontations with police. Not something I
ever want in Carmel.
9/16/2022 8:24:17 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

It disrupts every aspect of living in Carmel by the
Sea. My neighborhood is always full of cars
making it hard to have a normal week. Car
owners are the most part rude. No I did not like it at all. No I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all.

Who needs to see
people showing off
their cars? No
Disruptive and
unnecessary.

They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.

Guests ( not for car show) couldn’t park near
us.
9/16/2022 8:28:52 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all. No I did not like it at all. No I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all. No They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/16/2022 8:44:49 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

I love muscle cars and car week is the
undisputed leader in bring together car lovers of
all types No What event in the Park?No Loved it. Loved them. Yes.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/16/2022 8:55:47 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

I enjoyed it when it was VINTAGE cars, now it
seems to be mostly race cars, and the type of
people that like loud and fast. No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? I did not like them at all.

Again, used to be
about VINTAGE cars
(10s-40s)d now about
race cars NoCarmel is too small a
town for that
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/16/2022 9:14:30 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

Naturally missed the display of cars on Ocean,
lot of work, hope it comes back, it was such a
fun, joyous street fair atmosphere, however this
year survived without incident and exotic,
beautiful cars were abundantly roaming our
Village with gleeful spectators,… I Loved It! Yes The Host were very nice but kind of generic, just looked like they were taking an advantage to sell there cars. No Wasn’t there Loved them.

Great opportunity to
mingle, view and
enjoy the atmosphere
of cordial locals and
tourists. Yes.

It is great for the
Village but I’ll tell you
our restaurants could
use some lessons in
service, hosting,
manners and the taste
of their food, I can
count on one hand
places I would
recommend as places
to dine in Carmel.

Proprietors seem to
take for granted that
our Village will always
have tourists and
therefore do not need
to put their best foot
forward all the time in
Service, Taste of Food
and Price.

They helped with traffic and
safety. Never had a problem getting around.
9/16/2022 9:21:52 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay.

No Concours on the Avenue and no Tour de
Elegance. Sorry, but Prancing Ponies does not
generate the same excitement. I would also
imagine that not having the two events hurt retail
revenue, but that is just a guess. Yes It was okay. Yes It was okay. They were okay.

They lack the
excitement of the
Concours on the
Avenue and the Tour.

Yes.

That is a major part of
the draw of Car Week.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/16/2022 9:53:18 A resident of 93921 Loved it. No No Yes.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/16/2022 10:05:16 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Missed the closing of Ocean Avenue fir one day
... big loss ! Yes Yes Loved it. They were okay. Not very exciting Yes.

Again ... closing
Ocean Ave again
would be ...

WONDERFUL!
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/16/2022 11:49:36 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Too many cars from other nearby areas come to
race down our residential areas, not enough
enforcement. No It was okay. No They were okay. No
Those events are too
big for our small town.

They cause too many
traffic and noise
problems.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/16/2022 12:18:24 A worker in 93921, A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it. Streets not overly crowded No I did not like it at all. No What event on Ocean Avenue? They were okay. Yes.

COTA is a highlight of
Car Week and it only
one day
They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.

Need active traffic control at Ocean and
Junipero. Crossing pedestrians hold up lines
of traffic!
9/16/2022 13:00:01 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 I did not like it at all. Event canceled due to death No Not substantial enough to justify attending No Did not attend, too narrowly focused of an event Did not attend any events in Carmel Major event canceled
due to death of the
“promoter” Yes.

Larger events are
more inclusive and
serve broader
interests
They helped with traffic and
safety. Alcohol consumption causes bad behavior
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How did you feel
about Car Week in
Carmel-by-the-Sea
overall this year? Why do you feel that way?
Did you attend the
Acura in the Park
Event on Tuesday,
August 16?
How did you feel
about the Acura in the
Park event on
Tuesday, August 16?
Did you attend the
Prancing Ponies All
Woman Car Show on
Thursday, August 18
on Ocean Avenue?
How did you feel
about the Prancing
Ponies All Woman Car
Show on Thursday,
August 18 on Ocean
Avenue?
How do you feel about
the events in Carmelby-the-Sea in general
this year?
Why do you feel that
way?
Do you want to see
the larger events like
Concours on the
Avenue and/or Tour
d'Elegance return to
Carmel-by-the-Sea if it
is possible?
Why do you feel that
way?
How did you feel about the
effectiveness of traffic calming
measures in place for safety in the
City during Car Week - i.e.
shutting streets down in the
evenings, alternate routes around
Ocean Avenue, etc.? Why do you feel that way?
9/16/2022 13:06:04 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Cars racing at break-neck speed through our
town, running stop signs, racing engines all
through the night. Impossible to get anywhere
because of traffic and discourteous people
blocking the roads. I couldn't even walk my dog
without fear of getting run over. It should be held
at Laguna Seca on a race track. No No I did not like them at all.

Same answer as
before No
All events should be
held at a venue that
can take care of
racing cars. NOT on
our local streets.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

I was walking my dog mid day during the
week, and at the intersection at Monte Verde
and 4th approximately 10-15 Ferrari's ran the
stop sign. No one was around to ticket them.

Why should this be the norm? Why are these
inconsiderate and unlawful people allowed to
disregard rules and laws? Also, when people
say "it's good for business" all I can think
about are the people that live here 365 days a
year and pay taxes? What about our "good for
business" money that we use here 365 days?
Our money is more plentiful than those that
come for a day or two. The residents needs
should be of more concern than those "out of
towners". Again, have these events at a venue
that can support them not in a small town on
residential streets.
9/16/2022 13:20:46 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all. Hectic, and impossible to get any where No No It's crazy to think that this is a charity event. If the sponsor donated the proceeds from just one of their cars they could donate far more to charity. I did not like them at all.

Laws were broken
with total disregard.

Speeding, running
stop signs, etc. It is a
miracle that no one
was/is killed. No
Our village cannot
safely manage these
events. There are
venues that can.

Those coming to them
still need a place to
stay and restaurants
to eat at.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Our residential streets should not be holding
events that encourage visitors and out-oftowners to blatantly break the law. I live across from City Hall and could not drive out of my
driveway because of the careless people
blocking the street. I could not get a delivery
the entire week. I couldn't keep any
appointments. What if an emergency
happened?
9/16/2022 14:06:04 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 I did not like it at all.

The Green Porsche is the trouble maker. https:
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fys5s8SVVcg No I did not like it at all. Yes It was okay. They were okay.

We are missing two
key events. Yes.

Its part of Car Week's
history
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/16/2022 14:14:23 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

I generally love how quiet the town is. But this is
one of the few weeks where it is a destination
spot! I do love seeing all of the cars. And if we
don’t feel like dealing with the crowds it’s an
opportunity to get away. No What event in the Park?Yes It was okay. They were okay.

Missed the Acura
event totally. The
prancing ponies was
fine, an interesting
concept. No issues
with it. Yes.

The Tour de Elegance
was one of the
highlights of the
week!! I do miss that
and wish it would
return. So amazing to
see those cars going,
and to be able to take
a closer look at them
parked on Ocean was
a treat.

They certainly helped. There is an aspect of
the public on Friday and Saturday nights that
gets slightly intimidating, but seems to be
perfectly safe.
9/16/2022 15:27:58 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay. Yes. 9/16/2022 15:30:26 A resident of 93921 It was okay. Miss the concours on Ocean. No It was okay. Yes It was okay. Loved them. Yes.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/16/2022 15:46:15 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay.

While I love and fully support the idea and drive
behind the prancing ponies event, and truly hope
they can continue to host their event in
downtown, their selection of cars leaves a little to
be desired. I wholeheartedly support the return
of both the concourse on the avenue and the
tour de elegance. They are all great events and
the only events I make plans to attend. No While I think it is cool to have events in the park, and have checked them out in the past, I did not make time to check it out this year. Yes I love what this event represents, I brought my wife and 6 week old daughter with me this year. It was the first ever car show for both. I really hope I can bring my daughter to this show for many years to come. I was only really aware of the prancing ponies and Acura events. I think those are two nice events but would really like more variety in downtown. *see above (basically,
would just love more
events) Yes.

I have lived just
outside of city limits
(93923) for 30+ years
and have attended
Peale beach concours
only once (when gifted
a free ticket). But I
attended almost every
tour, and concours on
the avenue since their
inception. Having
those events walking
distance from my
home and free has
really make me look
forward to car week.

Despite all the traffic
and congestion and
people on the
peninsula, that feels
like a little gift for the
locals.

I’m not sure how well they actually
worked but I support the idea of
shutting down idiots who want to
speed and do doughnuts. *see above
9/16/2022 15:46:46 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Inconsiderate attendees were speeding and
revving their engines loudly at night. No What event in the Park?Yes It was okay. They were okay.

I would like to see
more elegant
Concours events as it
seems to attract a
more mindful attendee
than car week in
general with its fratlike atmosphere. Also,
I would like to see
more emphasis on
electric cars given
climate change. Yes.

It would be nice to
have that energy on
town as well as other
kinds of elegant
events throughout the
year.

They did not help with traffic and
safety at all. so much speeding and car revving
Attachment 1
Timestamp I am:

How did you feel
about Car Week in
Carmel-by-the-Sea
overall this year? Why do you feel that way?
Did you attend the
Acura in the Park
Event on Tuesday,
August 16?
How did you feel
about the Acura in the
Park event on
Tuesday, August 16?
Did you attend the
Prancing Ponies All
Woman Car Show on
Thursday, August 18
on Ocean Avenue?
How did you feel
about the Prancing
Ponies All Woman Car
Show on Thursday,
August 18 on Ocean
Avenue?
How do you feel about
the events in Carmelby-the-Sea in general
this year?
Why do you feel that
way?
Do you want to see
the larger events like
Concours on the
Avenue and/or Tour
d'Elegance return to
Carmel-by-the-Sea if it
is possible?
Why do you feel that
way?
How did you feel about the
effectiveness of traffic calming
measures in place for safety in the
City during Car Week - i.e.
shutting streets down in the
evenings, alternate routes around
Ocean Avenue, etc.? Why do you feel that way?
9/16/2022 16:57:22 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Cars driving irresponsibly, noise, bad element
coming to town with violent behavior. Was just
happy it was over. Been there, done that in
regards to seeing cars. When you think about all
the pollution caused by all the trucks bringing the
Concours cars here it doesn't seem very
environmentally positive. Yes Ho hum. Yes It's nice to give people a way to show off their cars but the affect on the Village isn't worth it. After a few. years of seeing it the consequences of the crowds and bad behavior isn't worth it. Let the Concours take the lead and don't make CBTS a factor.

Bad behavior by the
crowd that is drawn
into town. It is just
going to get worse
and worse as crime in
surrounding
communities
continues to go up.

We are a magnet for
people to come and
show off their bad
behavior. No Same as above. No affect in my neighborhood.

People were blowing through stop signs
without slowing down, driving noisy cars way
too fast, and just being plain rude as drivers.
9/16/2022 17:11:07 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Instead of blocking the Ocean ave. by our police
department, they should’ve kept the street open
but have a visible presence to curtail and
discourage any mischievous behavior. By
blocking the street, our business community did
suffer and they did lost business. No No They were okay.

The City and the
community should be
much more pro-active
during the car week.

We do get lost of
visitors and they come
to see car activities
and if such activities
are downplayed, they
may not come back.

This is the time where
everyone makes
money for not only for
our community abroad
but also for charitable
organizations that they
depend on such
revenue. Yes.

This has been the
heartbeat of the Car
week for the locals.

This is where people
can mingle and see
most of the cars that
may be too expensive
to see in private
venues. Please bring
it back for the sake of
the community and
the car lovers.

They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.

Please see my earlier comment. Do not close
the street but have officer present with their
patrol cars.

People do behave when the police is
physically present.
9/16/2022 17:24:24 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 I did not like it at all.

Concourse on the Avenue is a truly wonderful
event I hope is able to return No What event in the Park?No Yes.

Both are unique
events that do not
involve the “idiots”
who have caused
traffic issues in the
past. Gives an
opportunity to the
common person to
participate in car
week, in a great
venue, without cost.

Always enjoy taking in
the shops and dining
while there for those
events.
9/16/2022 17:25:04 A resident of 93921 It was okay. Have the regular car week activities return Yes It was okay. Yes Loved it. They were okay.

Return all car week
activities in the village Yes.

It is a great time, lots
of fun, good for the
village and shops and
restaurants
They helped with traffic and
safety.

Closing streets and more police presence is a
good thing, helps keep all safe.
9/16/2022 17:28:46 A resident of 93921 It was okay. No It was okay. No It was okay. They were okay. Yes.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/16/2022 17:29:34 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

I missed the car show on Ocean, and the classic
cars on parade… I do not like how people have
turned our local residential streets into drag
racing, loud modified cars, speeding roads. No No Missed to cars on Ocean Yes.

Concourse on the
Ave, brought a lot of
beautiful autos, and
people, it’s controlled,
and organized, not
just a free for all drag
racing…
They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.
9/16/2022 17:43:29 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay.

The big event on Tuesday was missed by many
of our friends. We live in Tehama No What event in the Park?Yes It was okay. What events? Not clear which were
open to everyone. Yes.

It was great for out of
town guests. We
walked Ocean and
then had lunch. It was
large enough that it
was worth the effort to
go.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat. Did not notice huge differences
9/16/2022 17:56:13 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

My favorite events no longer happen. It’s not the
same without the Tuesday Concourse on the
Avenues (my favorite event of the entire week),
and Thursday’s parade of PB Concourse cars. It’
s ridiculous that these two events no longer take
place. Looks like Carmel is no longer
participating in the week’s events and that
Pacific Grove has stepped up to fill in for Carmel.

However, I applaud Carmel for cracking down on
the morons doing doughnuts and burn-outs at
the intersections on Ocean. No What event in the Park?Yes I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all.

The Acura event is a
joke, and Prancing
Ponies is a bit of a
mystery, seemingly
run by 2 or 3 women,
and with a strange
collection of cars. Not
very enticing, crappy
music, just not much
fun. Yes.

They are the best
events with the best
cars and the best
crowds of people.

They make car week.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

They didn’t solve the entire problem of the
morons doing burn-outs on Ocean, but the
effort helped.

Attachment 1
Timestamp I am:

How did you feel
about Car Week in
Carmel-by-the-Sea
overall this year? Why do you feel that way?
Did you attend the
Acura in the Park
Event on Tuesday,
August 16?
How did you feel
about the Acura in the
Park event on
Tuesday, August 16?
Did you attend the
Prancing Ponies All
Woman Car Show on
Thursday, August 18
on Ocean Avenue?
How did you feel
about the Prancing
Ponies All Woman Car
Show on Thursday,
August 18 on Ocean
Avenue?
How do you feel about
the events in Carmelby-the-Sea in general
this year?
Why do you feel that
way?
Do you want to see
the larger events like
Concours on the
Avenue and/or Tour
d'Elegance return to
Carmel-by-the-Sea if it
is possible?
Why do you feel that
way?
How did you feel about the
effectiveness of traffic calming
measures in place for safety in the
City during Car Week - i.e.
shutting streets down in the
evenings, alternate routes around
Ocean Avenue, etc.? Why do you feel that way?
9/16/2022 18:27:04 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Without Concours on the Avenue it was very
dull. Yes I did not like it at all. Yes Not very good. Small number of uninspiring cars I did not like them at all. Yes.

It brings a vibrancy to
our town. Makes our
town an important
destination in the
biggest week of the
year on the Monterey
Peninsula.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/16/2022 18:29:39 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

We missed the Tuesday car show. Was always
a fun, exciting event. Well organized, civilized
and a credit to our village. Missed the
Concourse cars stopping in town on Thursday.

What did we have this year? A small Prancing
Piny show and lots of people here to go to
events in other towns. Yes It was okay. Yes It was okay. They were okay.

Our events were
small, no energy, no
pizzazz. All we got
were unruly crowds at
night, which kept
many of us from
coming into town for
the evenings. Yes.

Those were class.
classic events that
brought people into
our village during the
days. Vibrant crowds.

All we get now is the
drunk trouble makers
at night.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/16/2022 19:21:12 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

The associated noise and cars racing in and
around town. Not clear to me that they were part
of a sanctioned car week event, but that all
comes with it so I have a negative opinion. Even
the sanctioned events with all the idling and
exhaust would be better held outside of Carmel,
or minimally only involve parked cars. No Yes I did not like it at all. No See response above.

It will be markedly
worse than this year
without the larger
events. How about an
e-car event and drop
the gassy noisy cars.
9/16/2022 20:21:36 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all. Lack of events No No I did not like them at all. Yes. It brings the city to life They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/16/2022 21:35:53 A resident of 93921 Loved it. No Loved them. Yes.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/16/2022 21:59:50 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

Great influx of cars, tourists and a much needed
injection of fun to the city No Yes Loved it. Loved them.

Cars and Carmel go
together perfectly.

Brought life to the city Yes.

It’s great fun and
brings in a great
crowd you won’t find
on other weeks.

Exposes the world to
how great Carmel is.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat. It helped.
9/17/2022 2:01:37 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay. I miss the Tour d' Elegance stopping in Carmel. No Yes Loved it. Loved them.

I love cars. It doesn't
matter if I see them on
the street or at a
show. I get excited.

I've been attending
car week since 1996.
2020 it was cancelled. Yes.

Those are my favorite
events.

They helped with traffic and
safety. Safety is importsnt.
9/17/2022 4:11:14 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

Better control over lawlessness and debauchery
versus previous years! No Did not attend...but I love Acura vehicles though! No In the interest of fairness, diversity, and inclusion, we should also be soliciting bids for car shows focused on The Vertically Challenged, The Lactose Intolerant, and Zulu Tribe Natives Born In 1952. Loved them.

The events are
irrelevant. I just love
anything Carmel! Yes.

It's the money, baby.

We need the tax
revenue.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

Seriously...this is THE most important thing for
the City to focus on. Someone is going to get
killed by one of these out-of-control hotrodders if our Police and City Planners don't remain vigilant. Please keep being proactive
on this subject. Thank you!
9/17/2022 8:15:49 A worker in 93921, A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay. the best part was ALWAYS the big car event.....
not the ponies Yes It was okay. Yes I did not like it at all. They were okay. just didn't have that
Carmel feeling and
atmosphere that
makes Carmel fun and
great.....booring
events this year. Yes.
you had to ask!!!!!!
they are fun and
exciting and add to
Carmel as being part
of the peninsula.......
never mind the dollars
and people these
events bring into our
town. Don't fret about
the parking issue.....
there's not a lot of
parking every day
anyway....it's normal
They helped with traffic and
safety.
in a town our size, it's also normal to do that
for an event......SAFETY is ALWAYS first!!!!
Traffic is what it is....nothing new....local and
shops should be informed more so their
employees can plan property.....GREAT IDEA
the shuttle....use it more......
9/17/2022 8:37:09 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

It’s always been a problem for me as a local. Too
many people and too much noise pollution. No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? I did not like them at all.

I have never been a
fan of Car Week. No
I don’t think I need to
explain.

It seems to me that an event
centered around cars in our
present environmental crisis
(climate change) is irresponsible
and given what happened with the
police this year asking for
problems.

Climate change and a huge problem for locals
who live here full time.
9/17/2022 8:54:19 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

I missed the Concours on the Avenue and the
Tour d'Elegance stopping on Ocean Ave. No Yes Loved it. They were okay.

Not enough variety of
classic cars. Yes.

Great cars, great
crowds and good for
the town's image and
businesses.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

Blocking Ocean Ave at critical times appears
to be effective.

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Timestamp I am:

My year revolves around Car Week, since 1987,
almost. I moved from Saratoga to Carmel (0
Torres SW 9th) in 2020, but I never missed Car
Week. (I bought the 2nd Murphy House on
Dolores between 9th and 10th in 1983.) The loss
of Concours on the Avenue - sad that no one
could keep it alive. That is the single best event
of the week. And for the Pebble Beach cars to
not stop for lunch on Thursday has been a
disappointment for a few years now. By the
same token, for the Pacific Grove Auto Rally to
no longer stop in Carmel on Fridays is sad. I
drove in that event each year since it started in
1994. Ocean Avenue used to be lined with
cheering, happy people.- it was sublime. The
Acura thing this year was a joke, nothing more
than a new car showroom outdoors. Prancing
Ponies brought some pretty great cars out,
though some of the models had more of a
Hollywood vibe. But it was a fun event. And the
CPD seems to have gotten the better of the
morons driving 600 hp Lambos and Dodges on
Friday and Saturday nights. Bravo! Yes I did not like it at all. Yes It was okay.

A sadly minimal
participation
compared to PG and
Monterey. I really
hope CBTS will get in
the game. Yes.

I've seen and felt the
great energy these
things bring. Carmel is
a privileged place, and
I know that residents
treasure the quiet
calmness here. But for
a few days during a
single week to bring
some authentic
excitement and
energy - that makes
the quiet that follows
even more treasured.

Kind of how we love
the holidays, and then
how we enjoy the
peace after New
Years.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

I watched the street scene from 8:30 to 9:30
Friday and Saturday nights. Seemed much
better than 2021. And that's a lot of
testosterone to manage!
9/17/2022 14:55:00 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay.

I greatly miss the Tuesday Concours on the
Avenue No Miss the Concours on the Avenue No What event on Ocean Avenue? I I leave Wednesday to
avoid the congestion. Yes.

COTA was my favorite
event; relatively low
key and on Tuesday
before the craziness
They helped with traffic and
safety.

From what I understand, they are necessary
given the later week congestion and craziness
9/17/2022 16:07:12 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Traffic congestion, rude visitors, excessive noise
at all hours, no benefit to the residents. No I did not attend due to congestion from the event. No I did not attend due to congestion from event. I did not like them at all.

Traffic congestion,
rude visitors,
excessive noise, no
benefit to the
residents. No
Even more traffic
congestion, more rude
visitors, more
excessive noise.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Coming back home on Ocean avenue from
family event were directed through a maize of
unsafe routes through 6th street packed with
vehicles and pedestrians. City needs more
signage when traffic entering Ocean Avenue
or Rio Road so that residents can use
alternate routes to their homes.
9/17/2022 16:58:09 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

I missed having the Concours d'Elegance drive
through the city. No No comment. Yes It was okay. They were okay.

I missed the
loudspeaker
commentary. It would
help with crowd
control if there was an
occasional welcome
and please be mindful
of this or that. In
addition to
commenting on
special cars, the
commentator could
encourage patronage
and give historical
anecdotes about past
Carmel Car Shows. Yes.

I like the American
love affair with the car
and that romance may
well end as we move
into a new era of
transportation.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

As far as I know, no one was injured or killed
by a moving vehicle during Car Week, but I
could be misinformed.
9/17/2022 17:02:39 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

The people it drew in behaved horribly. Friday
night’s crowds on Ocean Ave along egging on
the sooped up, loud cars was sad to see. A
truck belching smoke out as it went by and
everyone cheering was atrocious. I was
embarrassed to say I lived in Carmel. And the
vandalism to the new police vehicle on Thursday
was something that should never happen. No Did not attend No Did not attend Loved them.

Because they are
“Carmel”. Keeping on
the small home town
tradition. Yes.

Concours on the
avenue was a great
event.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

I believe it helped discourage drag racing thru
town, by slowing cars down, but it did not
discourage the type of people we don’t want
here. They were going so slow on Ocean Ave
which gave them more time to rile up the
crowds. I sincerely believe Ocean Avenue
should be closed down completely. We are
already planning to go out of town next year
should things remain the same. So sorry to
say that, but it just keeps getting worse. What
we witnessed is not Carmel.
9/18/2022 6:08:28 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay.

Miss Concours on the Avenue but liked Prancing
Ponies Yes It was okay. Yes Loved it. They were okay. Yes.

More interesting as
more to see
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/18/2022 8:34:58 A worker in 93921 Loved it.

I enjoy car culture and I get more hours at work
that week and it helps me out financially quite a
bit. Without events as large as Car Week I could
not afford to live in Monterey County No I was working. I see the events but I can only attend for a few minutes, like during my meal break No Loved it. Loved them.

Because they bring
good economic
activity to our
community and the
revenues and taxes
generated create jobs
and taxes and those
tax dollars go to pay
for services that all
residents, workers and
visitors benefit from. Yes.

The Concours on the
Avenue was my
absolute favorite
event. It was easy to
attend and so
interesting with all of
the beautiful cars on
display
They helped with traffic and
safety.

I support ALL of the Car Week activities but I
do not support lawbreakers. I would like to
see a zero tolerance policy from CPD towards
speeders and other bad actors. If they are not
stopped forcefully, they will ruin this wonderful
event and we will lose it forever.
9/18/2022 10:33:32 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Missed Concourse line up on ocean and the
display of cars Yes It was okay. Yes It was okay. They were okay. Missed old events Yes.

Makes car week a
stupendous event
They helped with traffic and
safety. Safety to residents is important
9/18/2022 11:44:35 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay.

No Concours on the Avenue. And no Tour
D'Elegance lunch stop. We live in Carmel
(93923) No No Totally under whelmed. They were okay. Yes.

They are the best
events Carmel has to
offer.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

Attachment 1
Timestamp I am:

How did you feel
about Car Week in
Carmel-by-the-Sea
overall this year? Why do you feel that way?
Did you attend the
Acura in the Park
Event on Tuesday,
August 16?
How did you feel
about the Acura in the
Park event on
Tuesday, August 16?
Did you attend the
Prancing Ponies All
Woman Car Show on
Thursday, August 18
on Ocean Avenue?
How did you feel
about the Prancing
Ponies All Woman Car
Show on Thursday,
August 18 on Ocean
Avenue?
How do you feel about
the events in Carmelby-the-Sea in general
this year?
Why do you feel that
way?
Do you want to see
the larger events like
Concours on the
Avenue and/or Tour
d'Elegance return to
Carmel-by-the-Sea if it
is possible?
Why do you feel that
way?
How did you feel about the
effectiveness of traffic calming
measures in place for safety in the
City during Car Week - i.e.
shutting streets down in the
evenings, alternate routes around
Ocean Avenue, etc.? Why do you feel that way?
9/18/2022 12:14:52 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay. Not enough interesting events in the village No Yes It was okay. They were okay.

There wasn't much of
interest going on...and
nothing compares to
the Concours on the
Avenue event! Yes.

The Concours on the
Avenue always
showcases an
amazing selection of
vehicles and it's fun to
speak with the
owners. Listening to
the personal stories
(interviews by 2
experts with car
owners by the library)
is a highlight of the
day. This is our
favorite event. The
tour on Wednesday is
also fun to attend, due
to the variety of
vehicles all in one
place.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

No racing from block to block stop signs,
revving of engines, i.e., noise, etc.
9/18/2022 12:16:58 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 I just submitted my form but wanted to add a
note that you should include the 93923 zip code
along with 93921.
9/18/2022 14:15:44 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

I missed Concours on the Avenue, but enjoyed
everything else. Yes It was okay. Yes Loved it. Loved them.

Love the car events at
no cost Yes.

They are interesting
and exciting
Living right downtown, I walk to
everything and was not
inconvenienced by traffic except
on the Highway. See above
9/18/2022 14:33:21 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay.

I wish there had been more events like there
have been in the past but prancing ponies did a
great event No Yes Loved it. Wished there could’ve been more events Yes.

Because they were
exciting and fun
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/18/2022 15:37:55 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

It was an opportunity to see some remarkable
cars. There was an air of excitement that was
fun. No Yes Loved it. Loved them.

Carmel is a charming
community. We have
been renting a
vacation rental for a
month or two every
year for 25 years. The
people are friendly
and the restaurants
are great. We are
golfers and appreciate
the beauty of the
courses. All the events
we have attended in
the past have been
enjoyable. Yes.

This was our first car
show, so we have
never experienced
those events and
would like to.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

We never experienced any issues or
inconvenience
9/18/2022 17:30:01 A resident of 93921 Loved it.

Great cars, no major issues, money to the
city/business Yes Loved it. Yes Loved it. Loved them.

They bring something
to Carmel Yes.

An event to do
something for the day
They helped with traffic and
safety.

Slowed down traffic and prevented reckless
drivers
9/18/2022 18:36:41 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Even though the event says it brings in millions
to charity, I never see what charities. It must cost
a mint and a half to put up the massive tents,
etc. Three weeks to set up/two weeks to take
down. Semi trucks everywhere. Speeding here
and in PB day and night. Noise … OMG, it’s
such a juxtaposition from what we are used to
here. Even if cars are gunning it on Ocean, you
can hear for miles. I wish everyone could be
shuttled in. That might not help Carmel b/c if they
shuttle in to PB events, maybe more would come
to Carmel. ??? Not sure. I had one couple in a
convertible tell me to get out of the road and
drove right at me while I was walking. I was on
the side of the road - like we all walk and have
forever. It just seems like too much, too
excessive and too disruptive to those of us who
live here, pay taxes here, shop here and support
here. Even if it’s just a week. We’ve come to call
it Hell Week vs Car Week. No NA No NA I did not like them at all.

It’s just nothing we are
that interested in -
cars/crowds. No
See all the previous
Why answers.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/19/2022 14:28:44 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 I did not like it at all.

Prancing Ponies has never interested me, nor
Acura. Concours on the Avenue has always
been a huge draw as was the Pebble Beach
Tour d’Elegance. Hopefully the City of Carmel
will make an effort to bring them back. Yes I did not like it at all. No I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all. Yes.

They were exciting
events.

They helped with traffic and
safety.

It’s nice to be able to walk down Ocean
Avenue and not wonder if you are going to be
hit by crazy car drivers.
9/19/2022 15:48:12 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

I miss Concourse on the Avenue. Miss the PB
drive through Carmel/lunch for drivers. No What event in the Park?Yes Loved it. Missed previous years (2019) downtown events Love the cars, love
that I can walk to the
event, dont have to
leave town. Love the
atmosphere it creates
downtown. Yes. See above
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Very concerned about police officers safety.

Still had issues in the evenings, despite no
large events during the day. Any measures to
make it easier for the officers to manage the
later evening trouble makers would be
welcome.

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How did you feel
about Car Week in
Carmel-by-the-Sea
overall this year? Why do you feel that way?
Did you attend the
Acura in the Park
Event on Tuesday,
August 16?
How did you feel
about the Acura in the
Park event on
Tuesday, August 16?
Did you attend the
Prancing Ponies All
Woman Car Show on
Thursday, August 18
on Ocean Avenue?
How did you feel
about the Prancing
Ponies All Woman Car
Show on Thursday,
August 18 on Ocean
Avenue?
How do you feel about
the events in Carmelby-the-Sea in general
this year?
Why do you feel that
way?
Do you want to see
the larger events like
Concours on the
Avenue and/or Tour
d'Elegance return to
Carmel-by-the-Sea if it
is possible?
Why do you feel that
way?
How did you feel about the
effectiveness of traffic calming
measures in place for safety in the
City during Car Week - i.e.
shutting streets down in the
evenings, alternate routes around
Ocean Avenue, etc.? Why do you feel that way?
9/19/2022 15:49:00 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

The cars were out of control, it was dangerous to
cross the street downtown, way too much traffic
out of town. If you lived in town it didn't allow you
to do your usual errands. No Yes It was okay. I did not like them at all.

Nothing seemed worth
viewing. It felt like
there was no effort put
into the events for the
community. Yes.

It actually gives the
local community
something to
participate in and
makes you hate the
overall week less.

They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.
9/19/2022 16:33:47 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 I did not like it at all.

Missed Concours on the Avenue. One of few
free events for locals. Plus businesses count on
this income. No Attended in 2021. Boring. No Uninterested I did not like them at all.Boring ABSOLUTELY!!! Fun, entertaining,
educational, engaging
Carmel did their best. In future
bring in additional help
Too many rude people coming from out of
area
9/19/2022 17:39:19 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it. It’s fun and brings a lot of benefit to our economy No Didn’t attend No Didn’t attend Loved them. Fun Yes. Economic benefits They helped with traffic and
safety. No issues
9/19/2022 17:42:30 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 Loved it.

As a local peninsula resident, it was great to see
businesses thriving. It’s also fun to see all the
cars. No No Wish there were more.

Seems like someone
canceled this year Yes.

I think it shows off our
town, and brings
revenue to our
businesses and
workers. This money
helps pay for things
for residents in the
long run.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Cars were deterred from Ocean Avenue,
which was great after a certain hour. I like
having the ability to see them, drive up and
down during the day though.
9/19/2022 17:48:50 I did not like it at all.

Too many people, frightening to drive locally,
people driving 65 in 25mph zones No Yes I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all. No Too many people, no
parking, dangerous for
police and firefighters
to get to help those in
need
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat. there's still too many people
9/19/2022 19:16:43 A restauranteur in 93921I did not like it at all.

Missed Concours on the Avenue and the
Prancing Ponies was just horrible, a complete
embarrassment, not the upscale type of event
we are use to. Also, this event being held on
Thursday messed up the Concours cars coming
through Carmel like they usually do. All in all, it
felt like a bad year for Carmel relative to Car
Week so I hope it improves next year. Martin and
I are happy to donate time to help now that Doug
is gone. Yes I did not like it at all. Yes I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all.

A big let down
compared to prior
years Yes.

They are part of our
culture and are so
much fun! They tie
Carmel to Car Week
and are upscale
events showcasing
amazing cars. Half the
cars at Prancing
ponies were not
woman owned and
many were rental
cars.

Overkill! Let’s enjoy one week a
year if fun cars zipping around
and showing off. Too much
policing, feels like a retirement
community has taken over.
9/19/2022 19:25:31 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay. Really missed concourse on the avenue! No No They were okay. Yes.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/19/2022 20:55:09 A Car Week attendee from outside of the 93921 It was okay. Love the events but not the show off drivers No What event in the Park?No What event on Ocean Avenue? They were okay. Yes.

They were a family
friendly fun event.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

I heard a lot of racing though carmel, pebble
and pg. didn’t feel safe going on walks or
taking kids out.
9/20/2022 8:00:35 A resident of 93921, A worker in 93921 Loved it. Less crowds No Neutral No It was okay. They were okay. Neutral They mostly
inconvenience
residents and those
attendees are not
spending at local
businesses Slight improvement.

STILL lots of racing on resident streets for
hours and police never showed up! Everyone
thought someone else would call authorities.

It was insane!
9/20/2022 9:30:23 A resident of 93921 It was okay. Missed COTA. Best part. Yes I did not like it at all. Yes I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all.Unengaging Yes.

Best excitement.

FREE. Fun.

Educational.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

Police/City did their best. Guests always find a
way around safety measures.
9/20/2022 9:33:53 A worker in 93921 I did not like it at all. Slow. Business declined. Yes I did not like it at all. Yes I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all.Dull Yes.

It’s the best event in
Carmel for all
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/20/2022 11:00:47 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Too much traffic, too many really terrible drivers,
too many people in general. Too much violation
of driving laws. No I did not like it at all. No I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all.see comments above No They did not help with traffic and
safety at all.

Idiot drivers racing up and down Ocean Ave.

Grand standing.
9/20/2022 11:45:01 An innkeeper in 93921 It was okay.

Missed Concourse on the Ave which made a lot
of our guests come in later than we usually do
which lead to lost revenue. Parking was better
though! No Yes Loved it. They were okay. Yes. It's fun for everyone! They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/20/2022 11:45:18 A restauranteur in 93921It was okay. Not enough events in Carmel No It was okay. Yes Loved it. I wish there were more More events brings
more people. More
people means more
money spent in
Carmel Yes.

I know locals do not
like car week but it
brings a lot of
business and money
for everyone that
works in Carmel
They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/20/2022 11:51:34 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

The Concour on the Avenue and Tour d'Concour
set the stage for world class events that during
car week that were managed extremely well.

This year was chaos. We went from Rolex and
Tiffany events in previous years to Walmart and
Target events this year. Yes Loved it. Yes I did not like it at all. I did not like them at all. Yes.

World class events
that were
professionally
executed
They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.

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Its a very lively event and there is a great vibe all
week long Yes It was okay. Yes Loved it. Loved them.
it was great and
brought in lots of
people which is good
marketing and
revenue for Carmel Yes.

Definitely wish to bring
it back as some of my
guests stay at our
hotel so they can walk
to these events or sit
outside to see the tour
and they were very
disappointed that it did
it happen this year.

Then streets were
bare on some of these
days due to nothing
happening in Carmel.

They helped with traffic and
safety.
it was ok but it does deter some guests to
avoid coming in
9/20/2022 13:55:43 A restauranteur in 93921It was okay.

Business is not what it used to be 5 years ago
during that week. Yes It was okay. No They were okay. Yes.

They helped with traffic and safety
somewhat.
9/20/2022 14:55:30 A resident of 93921 It was okay.

Understand the reasons, but it wasn’t the same
without Concours on the Avenue and the Pebble
Cars on the Avenue. Prancing Ponies should
be relegated to the side streets they started on,
not front and center at Devendorf Park. Other
than that, I look forward to Car Week every year. No What event in the Park?No I did not like it at all. They were okay.

Missed Concours and
Pebble Cars Yes.

That’s the heart and
soul of the Carmel-bythe-Sea Car Week
experience .

They helped with traffic and
safety.
9/20/2022 16:48:11
It did bring a lot of visitors into our store.Those
putting on and judging the different events,
attendees of the events. There was joy and
happiness in the air.Even those visitors who
were in the area and didn’t know the event was
going on we’re excited when we talk to them Yes It was okay. Yes Loved it. Loved them.

Well, I’m a car fan! I
was very surprised
though of all the cars
and people up and
down Ocean Avenue
and the side streets
Thursday Friday and
Saturday night I think
that’s an unplanned
event and it was wow Yes. ☺ Didn’t notice
9/20/2022 17:09:47 A resident of 93921 I did not like it at all.

Tuesday and Thursday were canceled! That’s
terrible. Those were the days I looked most
forward to in Carmel, the days most special for
our city. Seeing the cars all week in town is nice,
but concours on the Avenue and the tour stop
are the best Yes It was okay. Yes does not have the interest of concours on the Avenue, and certainly not as interesting as the Tour d Elegance I like seeing the car is visiting, and interesting people, but Tuesday and Thursday being canceled is awful Concours on the
Avenue and the tour
de elegance are very
special events that put
Carmel on the map.

We should not take
these for granted. Yes.

These are world-class
events that contribute
to the special aspects
of our city!
may have actually been too much.

Don’t take out all the fun!
I do appreciate the work of the police officers.

They were very vigilant and brave. City
manager and mayor very smart and caring for
our city.

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CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
Staff Report
March 7, 2023

ORDERS OF BUSINESS
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Robert Harary, P.E, Director of Public Works APPROVED BY: Chip Rerig, City Administrator
SUBJECT:

Receive a presentation and provide direction to staff regarding the proposed paving, bike route, and median island projects along San Carlos Street, between Eighth and Thirteenth Avenues
RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

Background
In June 2019, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/20 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which included the following Projects, with General Fund budgets as indicated:

FY 2019/20 Pavement Rehabilitation $918,270 (included $361,222 external funds) San Carlos Bike Route $105,000
San Carlos Median Islands $34,000 (included $17,000 in donations) The combined total Project budget was $1,057,270 when initially funded.

Although the FY 2019/20 paving project is City-wide, these three projects overlap along the San Carlos Street truck/bus route as follows:

FY 2019/20 Pavement Rehabilitation includes resurfacing San Carlos Street from Eighth to Thirteenth Avenues
San Carlos Bike Route is along San Carlos between Eighth to Thirteenth Avenues San Carlos Median Islands is along San Carlos from Tenth to Thirteenth Avenues In September 2019, Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Neill Engineers Corp., for a not-to-exceed fee of $126,800, for engineering and design of the Project. The design was 90% complete by the time of Public Workshop #1 in January 2020. Soon afterwards, the Project was put on hold during the Covid-19 Pandemic, and in July 2022, the Project resumed. The engineering design, bidding and contract documents, and technical specifications are now substantially complete based on the original scope of these Projects.

Due to the public comments received at the Forest and Beach Commission meeting in November 2022, and at Public Workshop #2 in January 2023, the Project was deferred from construction bidding pending direction from the City Council.

This staff report and presentation at the March 7, 2023 Council meeting will outline the scope of work for the combined Project with justifications for developing the Projects as originally intended, and provide Council with the results of two Public Workshops and one Forest & Beach Commission meeting in which numerous public comments were obtained, many opposed to certain elements of the Project. Council will be asked to provide direction to staff on whether or not to proceed with the Project as designed, or to modify any or all of the Project elements along the San Carlos Street portion of the Project.

Scope of the Project
A. Pavement Rehabilitation and Street Improvements
Street work for the Project includes constructing microsurfacing treatments and asphalt overlays over various street segments, and reconstructing/repairing sidewalks as follows:

Microsurfacing is a protective seal coat which extends the life of pavement. It is a thin, tough layer of asphalt emulsion blended with finely-crushed stone for traction. While new to Carmel, this has been successfully used in other Monterey Peninsula municipalities for many years. This is a cost-effective method to renew the road surface and seal minor cracks and other irregularities. Microsurfacing is proposed along:

San Carlos Street, between Eighth and Thirteenth Avenues* Junipero Street, between Fourth. and Ocean Avenues
* The Pavement Condition Index (PCIs) along San Carlos Street, per our “Street Saver” computer program, is 76 (between Eighth and Eleventh Avenues), and 85 (between Eleventh and Thirteenth Avenues). These PCIs indicate that microsurfacing treatments would be more cost-effective than more costly asphalt overlays, which are usually used for street segments with slightly lower PCIs.

The Project also includes asphalt pavement overlays along the following street segments, pending on bid results and budget availability at the time the construction contract is awarded:

Junipero Street, between Third and Fourth Avenues
Junipero Street, northbound, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues Fifth Avenue, between Junipero and Torres Streets
San Antonio Avenue, between Fourth and Ocean Avenues
San Antonio Avenue, between Ocean and Eighth Avenues
Monte Verde Street, between Fourth and Ocean Avenues
Camino Del Monte, between Second Avenue and Junipero Street Santa Fe Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues
Torres Street, between Second and Fourth Avenues
Sidewalk Improvements are also planned as part of the Project along:

Mission Street, between Fourth and Sixth Avenues (west side) Dolores Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues (west side) San Carlos Street and Fourth Ave north to Hofsas House (west side) A. San Carlos Bike Route
The San Carlos Bike Route, between Eighth and Thirteenth Avenues, will be first “official” Bike Route in Carmel with the proper signage, striping, and pavement markings standards for a Class III Bike Route as adopted by CalTrans and the Transportation Agency of Monterey County. A Class III Bike Route shares the roadway with vehicles and bicycles. Centrally located in the City, this segment is a vital “hub” upon which future bike routes will ultimately extend to the north, south, east, and west across the City.

San Carlos Street is also designated as a Bike Route on the City’s General Plan’s Circulation Element. The Circulation Element includes the following Objective and Policy:

Objective O2-6 is to encourage and participate in programs promoting alternative modes of transportation in Carmel.

Policy P2-29 is to evaluate pedestrian, bike, and local mass transit improvements. Implement improvements when appropriate through the Capital Improvement Program.

In addition, the Council-adopted Climate Action Plan includes related implementation measures such as:

2.1 Provide alternative transportation options. Actions include reducing reliance on automobiles.

2.1.2: Create Safe Bike Routes around the City. Develop customized bike routes to improve bike transit. Provide signage, reduce speed limits as necessary, and develop safety education programs on “sharing the road” with bikes.

The San Carlos Bike Route, will ultimately extend to the City limits at Camino del Monte and Rio Road. This is also the planned corridor of US Bike Route 95 (USBR 95) which is part of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ national bike network extending along the California coast from San Diego to Crescent City. There it will connect to adjacent routes which continue along the coast through the states of Oregon and Washington, ultimately connecting to the Canadian and Mexican borders. In June 2020, Council adopted Resolution 2020-031 supporting the designation of US Bike Route 95 through Carmel.

B. San Carlos Median Islands
The San Carlos Median Island Project was initially planned to construct several landscaped medians along San Carlos Street, between Tenth and Thirteenth Avenues, to serve as an aesthetically-pleasing enhancement and traffic calming measure.

At the October 2019 meeting, Council accepted matching donations, totaling $17,000, from individuals and organizations collectively referred to as the “Friends of Lower San Carlos Street,” as noted below:
• Barbara Livingston ($9,500)
• Friends of Carmel Forest ($3,500)
• Margaret and Dale Byrne ($1,700)
• Francisco and Veronica Belaunzaran, and Susan Thomas ($1,300) • Maria and Robert Finegan ($1,000)
The initial total budget for the median islands, including the City's $17,000 allocation, was $34,000.

The engineering consultant evaluated the geometric feasibility of the San Carlos Median Islands to be able to slow traffic in conjunction with the new bike route, while also minimizing the loss of parking spaces along the curbs. The geometrics also had to accommodate large truck and bus turn movements and site visibility issues at all intersections, and allow for safe ingress and egress from all private driveways, on both sides of the street, with vehicles coming from either direction.

It should be noted that the 85
th
-percentile recorded traffic speeds along San Carlos were 25 miles per hour for both speed surveys conducted in 2020 and in 2023. The posted speed along San Carlos is 25 mph, indicating that speeding may be perceived, but the speed data does not warrant reduction of the posted speed limit.

Initially, two, 25-foot long medians were planned and presented at Public Workshop #1. Based on comments received at that Workshop, an alternative design of four, 12-foot long medians were designed.

Either option would eliminate approximately eight (8) parking spaces along the curbs.

Two optional median island landscaping themes and renderings were developed for the two longer and four shorter sets of median islands - a basic landscaping palette and a plush landscaping palette. All options included at least one new tree in the islands. Examples will be presented to Council.

More than half of the $34,000 budget for the median islands has already been expended for the engineering evaluations by Neill Engineers and for landscaped themes and renderings provided by a landscape architect. If the median islands are to proceed into the construction phase, the remaining budget will likely be depleted by construction costs associated with removing the asphalt pavement at the median locations, excavating the base rock, and installing rolled asphalt berms around the island perimeters.

Installation of soil, landscaping, and hardscape materials would have to be provided by staff and expended from the Forestry Division operating budget.

Public Workshop #1 – January 27, 2020
The first Public Workshop was held on January 27, 2020 at Sunset Center and was focused on reviewing the San Carlos Street Median Islands and the Bike Route. At the well-attended Workshop, the Public Works Director presented an overview of the Project, explained the importance of the Bike Route as the hub for future bikeway route expansions, and noted that two (2), 25-feet long by 6-feet wide median islands were proposed along San Carlos Street, between Tenth and Thirteenth Avenues. The meeting’s goal was to solicit community feedback about the project elements before proceeding with the final design plans.

The attendees provided the following input pertaining to the Median Islands:

Some residents opposed the Medians
Most supported beautification and traffic calming along San Carlos Preference was for a greater number of smaller islands versus two larger islands Preference was for the “plush” landscaping palette versus the basic palette Support for 6-feet wide medians w/rolled asphalt berm edges if medians are installed Concerns about trucks and buses damaging tree limbs as the trees grow Concerns about overgrown trees impacting sight distance or blocking views Concerns for potential traffic re-routing (from San Carlos over to Junipero or Mission) Concerns about ongoing landscape maintenance
Other public comments regarding the Paving, Bike Route, and related matters included:

No opposition to the proposed microsurfacing paving
Preference for the shared bike route (Class III) versus installing dedicated bike lanes (Class II) which would eliminate nearly all parking along both sides of San Carlos Concerns about a shared Bike Route along a truck/bus route Strong opposition to eliminating any parking spaces
Suggestions to put in more stop signs at the intersections to slow/calm traffic (similar to San Carlos and Ninth Avenue)
Concerns about perceived speeding – currently and after the project is completed Following this Workshop, the Project was in the process of being modified according to these comments, but was placed on hold at the start of the Covid 19 Pandemic.

Forest and Beach Commission Meeting – November 10, 2022 At the Forest and Beach Commission meeting of November 10, 2022, the Public Works Director presented the Project as modified by comments received at Public Workshop #1, and sought further input from the public and guidance from the Commissioners regarding the following issues:

Support for installing four, 12-foot long median islands, instead of the initially-proposed, two (2), 25- foot long islands
Confirmation of support for the plush landscaping palette Refinements to the trees, plantings, and hardscape elements Unexpectedly, there was strong opposition from the public at the meeting. Specifically:

Three (3) written statements were received prior to the meeting, all opposing any median islands Twelve (12) public comments were received – all strongly opposing any median islands. Most speakers noted that they lived directly along San Carlos Street.

A representative of the Friends of Carmel Forest, one of the original donators, also opposed the medians
There was consensus to use any remaining funds for another beautification project The Commission requested staff to proceed with the planned Public Workshop #2 and return to the Commission for further discussion.

Public Workshop #2 – January 26, 2023
The second Public Workshop was held on January 26, 2023 at Sunset Center. The Public Works Director presented the scope and history of Project, summarized comments received at the first Workshop and Forest and Beach Commission meeting, and again sought community feedback about any project element before proceeding to advertise the Project for construction bids.

Approximately 45 members of public attended this Workshop. This time, staff asked the public speakers to identify the location of their property in an effort to ascertain if the residents along San Carlos had the same or different preferences for the medians. At the end of the Workshop, votes were tallied to quantify the public’s interest in the Project.

Similar to the results of the Forest and Beach Commission meeting, there was strong opposition to installing any median islands. The formal, posted vote was 2 in favor of medians to 39 opposing the medians (95% opposed). It should be noted that 26 of the “no votes” were cast by residents who live directly along San Carlos Street. It appears that most of those who do not live directly along San Carlos also oppose the medians. For these reasons, staff recommends that the City Council completely cancel the Median Islands portion of the Project.

Unlike the prior public meetings, there were many unanticipated comments also opposing the Bike Route along San Carlos. Comments ranged from diverting north-south bike travel outside of Carmel to go along Highway 1, or developing a formal Class I bike path within the Mission Trail Nature Preserve. There were some repeat concerns about having a Bike Route along a shared bus/truck route, although the design standards for a Class III bike route do allow for the shared use of the roadway. These comments reflected public opinions even without any median islands along San Carlos. By a hand vote, 2 people supported the Bike Route on San Carlos while 24 people opposed the Bike Route (92% opposed).

As noted above in the Scope of the Project, the San Carlos Bike Route is in the Circulation Element, is supported by the Climate Action Plan, serves as a central hub to future bike route extensions in Carmel, and even is a segment along the future USBR 95. Therefore, staff recommends proceeding with the Class III Bike Route as planned.

Also unlike the prior public meetings, there were some unanticipated comments opposing the application of microsurfacing pavement along San Carlos. In response to a question about if car tires would be any nosier on a microsfuraced street, the consulting engineer answered that he thought there would be slightly louder tire noise for a microsurfaced street versus a street with a new pavement overlay. The Public Works Director added that while that may be true, within a year or so, either pavement treatment would result in approximately the same noise levels. As a result of these initial opinions, there were some requests to overlay the street rather than to apply the microsurfacing treatment as designed.

After the second Workshop, staff reviewed a technical report entitled, “Comparative Field Measurements of Tire Pavement Noise of Selected Texas Pavements,” prepared by the Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas, Austin. The report notes roadside decibel readings for various pavements as listed below:
• Microsurfaced pavement 80.1 to 82.5 dB
• Asphalt (new) 81.5 dB
• Asphalt (aged) 83.1 dB
In other words, microsurfaced pavement may be slightly less noisy, and certainly not noisier, than older asphalt surfaces.

In terms of costs, a 2-inch thick asphalt overlay along San Carlos, between Eighth and Thirteenth Avenues, is nearly four times the cost of microsurfacing and would increase the cost of the Project by roughly $225,000. Therefore, staff recommends proceeding with the microsurfacing pavement treatment as designed.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact to receiving the presentation and providing direction to staff regarding these Project elements.

In June 2019, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2019/20 CIP which included the • FY 2019/20 Pavement Rehabilitation $918,270 (including $361,222 in external funds) • San Carlos Median Islands $34,000 (included $17,000 donation) • San Carlos Bike Route $105,000
The combined total project value was $1,057,270 when initially funded. Following the Covid-Pandemic period when nearly all capital projects were placed on hold, remaining project balances have been carriedover into subsequent Fiscal Year capital budgets.

Should the Median Islands portion of the project be terminated at this time, a final accounting will be performed and a reallocation of any small remaining balance will be included in the upcoming Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24.

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

In June 2019, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2019/20 Capital Improvement Program which included the FY 2019/20 Pavement Rehabilitation, San Carlos Bike Route, and San Carlos Median Islands Projects.

In September 2019, Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Neill Engineers Corp., for a not-to-exceed fee of $126,800, for engineering and design of the Fiscal Year 2019/20 Pavement Rehabilitation, San Carlos Bike Route, and San Carlos Median Islands Projects.

In October 2019, Council adopted a resolution accepting donations totaling $17,000 from the Friends of South San Carlos Street to match City funding for the Median Islands.

In June 2020. Council adopted a resolution supporting the designation of US Bike Route 95 through Carmel by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

ATTACHMENTS:

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
Staff Report
March 7, 2023

ORDERS OF BUSINESS
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Swanson, Community Planning & Building Director APPROVED BY: Chip Rerig, City Administrator
SUBJECT:

Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-007 - Amending Carmel Municipal Code (CMC) Sections 17.14.040, 17.28.010, and 17.70.020, to prohibit timeshare and fractional interest uses, as well as advertising and sale thereof, in a manner fully in conformity with the California Coastal Act (CA Section 30510) RECOMMENDATION:

1. Request the City Attorney to read the title of Ordinance 2022-007.

2. Waive further reading and ADOPT ordinance 2022-007 amending Carmel municipal code (CMC) sections 17.14.040, 17.28.010, and 17.70.020, to prohibit timeshare and fractional interest uses, as well as advertising and sale thereof, in a manner fully in conformity with the California Coastal Act (CA section 30510).

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code prohibits timeshares. The proposed ordinance confirms the existing prohibition of time shares, and adds new prohibitions with respect to advertisement and sale of timeshares and fractional interest ownerships. The City’s Planning Commission has recommended adoption of these amendments, with an additional recommendation for Council to have a policy level discussion in the future about whether or not timeshares should continue to be prohibited in the Village.

BACKGROUND
Existing provisions of the Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code prohibit timeshare uses. Specifically, timeshares are prohibited in all zoning districts of the City, and are defined in Section 17.28.010 to include any land use that is a “timeshare project”, “time share program,” or “time share occupancy.” These are defined in Section 17.70.020 as follows:

Time-Share Occupancy. An occupancy related to the situation wherein a purchaser receives the right or entitlement in perpetuity, for life, or for a term of years or other extended term, to the recurrent, exclusive use or occupancy of a lot, parcel, unit, room(s), hotel or portion thereof, or segment of real property, annually or on some other seasonal or periodic basis, for a period of time that has been or will be allotted from the use or occupancy periods into which the time-share project which is involved has been divided. The right or entitlement to occupancy may attach in advance to a specific lot, parcel, unit, room(s) or portion of a hotel, or segment of real property, or may involve designation or selection of the same at a future time or times.

Time-Share Program. Any arrangement for a project whereby the use, occupancy, or possession of real property has been made subject to a time-share estate, use, or occupancy, whereby such use, occupancy, or possession circulates among purchasers of the time-share intervals according to a fixed or floating time schedule on a periodic basis for a specific period of time during any given year, but not necessarily for consecutive years.

Time-Share Project. A project in which a purchaser receives the right in perpetuity, for life, or for a term of years, to the recurrent, exclusive use or occupancy of a lot, parcel, unit, or segment of real property, annually or on some other periodic basis, for a period of time that has been or will be allotted for the use or occupancy periods into which the project has been divided.

As a result of recent enforcement efforts related to timeshares, City staff have reviewed the existing city code provisions and recommend that they be revised to confirm the existing prohibition, and additionally, that new prohibitions be added with respect to advertisement and sale of timeshares and fractional interest ownerships, which are treated identically under the existing City code.

On October 12th, 2022, the Planning Commission was presented these draft amendments, and received testimony from the public. Following discussion, the Commission approved a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the ordinance as drafted by staff. The Commission also crafted an additional recital recommending that Council have a policy discussion in the near future to explore whether or not timeshares should still be prohibited in the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. This additional recommendation arose from deliberations during the hearing, in which the Commissioners discussed the number of vacant homes in the Village and whether a form of timeshare use could present a solution to filling them. The Commission’s additional recommendation is for Council to hold a separate hearing in the near future to have a policy level discussion and decide whether or not to refer an item back to the Planning Commission to remove or modify the prohibition on timeshares in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

STAFF ANALYSIS
The changes proposed by the ordinance include:

Section 17.70.020 is modified to simplify the City’s existing definitions with respect to timeshares.

The City’s existing definitions include definitions of time-share estate, time-share use, time-share occupancy, and time-share property, which are based on similar definitions in state law (the Vacation Ownership and Time-Share Act of 2004, as set forth in Business and Professions Code section 11210 et seq.). However, the existing definitions with respect to timeshares in 17.70.020 are multiple and reference each other, and introduce unnecessary complexity into the City’s zoning regulations. While not a substantive change in the scope of the City’s regulations, the proposed ordinance would simplify definitions to prohibit the use of real property under a “time-share plan.” The definition of “time-share plan” would mean “any arrangement, plan, scheme, or similar device, whether established by membership agreement, sale, lease, deed, license, right to use agreement, articles of organization or incorporation, operating agreement or bylaws, or by any other means, whereby a purchaser, in exchange for consideration, receives the right to exclusive use of real property or portion thereof, according to a fixed or floating time schedule, for a period of time less than a full year during any given year, on a recurring basis for more than one year, but not necessarily for consecutive years.”
The code would specify that a time share plan exists “whenever such recurring rights of exclusive use to real property are created, regardless of whether such exclusive rights of use are a result of a grant of ownership rights, possessory rights, membership rights, rights pursuant to contract, or ownership of a fractional interest or share in real property, and regardless of whether they are coupled with ownership of a real property interest such as freehold interest or an estate for years in the property subject to the time-share plan.”
The code would be revised to make clear that a prohibited timeshare is created whenever any right is established for exclusive use of the property that is periodic on a recurring basis, regardless of the form. The definition of “timeshare plan” would now specifically mention that fractional ownership is one way a timeshare can be created, which is also not a substantive change. “Time-share use” and “fractional interest use” are defined to mean exactly same thing, so that it is clear to all potential violators that there is no difference between a fractional interest use and a timeshare use.

17.14.040, prohibiting timeshares in commercial zones, is modified to use the updated definitions.

17.28.010.A, prohibiting timeshares in all city zoning districts, is updated to use the updated definitions. Additional subsections are added to this section to make advertisement of timeshares subject to criminal penalties as well as the City’s administrative civil penalty process. The code also specifies that each day a violation occurs is a separate offense, for purposes of deterring violations by increasing the visibility of potential consequences.

While the existing municipal code prohibits fractionalized interest ownership, as a timeshare is created based on the allocation of exclusive rights of use to real property, the proposed code amendments would clarify the prohibition and strengthen enforcement efforts.

Additionally, the proposed ordinance would expressly prohibit the advertisement and sale of timeshares and fractional interest uses; this would allow for proactive enforcement by the City against those involved in the creation, advertisement, and sale of such prohibited land uses, rather than just the purchaser or owner of a timeshare or fractional interest use.

During the February 7, 2023 discussion on this item, the City Council directed staff to inquire with appropriate Monterey County offices about the tax implications of a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) owning and disposing of fractional ownership interests. Monterey County Counsel advised that reassessment of fractional ownership real property interests in an LLC does not occur until transfer of 50 percent or more of said interests occurs. Reporting of such is incumbent on the LLC filing appropriate documentation with the Internal Revenue Service which, in turn, relays such information to a state’s real property taxing authority (a County in the case of the State of California).

FISCAL IMPACT:

The staff time associated with processing this ordinance amendment is captured in the FY2022/2023 Community Planning and Building Budget.

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

Ordinance 2022-007 was introduced (first reading) on February 7, 2023 at a Regular City Council Meeting ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1) PC Resolution 2022-036-PC Recommending Approval Attachment 2) Draft Ord. 2022-007 REDLINE
Attachment 3) Draft Ord. 2022.007 CLEAN

CITYOF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-036-PC

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS

17.14.040, 17.28.010, AND 17.70.020, TO PROHIBIT TIMESHARE AND FRACTIONAL INTEREST

USES, AS WELL AS ADVERTISING AND SALE THEREOF
WHEREAS, existing provisions of the Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code prohibit timeshare uses. Specifically, timeshares are prohibited in all zoning districts of the City, and regulated by Sections 17.28.010, 17.70.020 and 17.14.040; and WHEREAS, as a result of enforcement efforts, City staff have reviewed the existing city code provisions and recommend that they be revised to confirm the existing prohibition, and additionally, that new prohibitions be added with respect to advertisement and sale of timeshares and fractional interest ownerships, which are treated identically under the existing City code; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission was published on September 30th, 2022 in compliance with State law (California Government Code 65091); and WHEREAS, on October 12, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider draft Ordinance 2022-007 amending regulations pertaining to timeshares and receive public testimony, including without limitation, information provided to the Planning Commission by City staff and through public testimony; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that the draft Ordinance 2022-007 was consistent with the City’s General Plan, Local Coastal Plan, and all other relevant City and State codes and regulations.

WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA"), together with State Guidelines (14 California Code Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines") and City Environmental Regulations (CMC 17.60) require the review of certain projects for environmental impacts and preparation of environmental documents; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that pursuant to CEQA regulations, the project will have no impact on the environment and is not considered a project requiring compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 21065 of the California Public Resources Code); and
WHEREAS, the facts set forth in the recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

Attachment 1

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DOES HEREBY recommend the City Council amend municipal code sections

17.14.040, 17.28.010, and 17.70.020, to prohibit timeshare and fractional interest uses, as well as advertising and sale thereof and adopt the Update in a manner fully in conformity with the Coastal Act (CA Section 30510).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARMELBY-THE-SEA DOES ALSO recommend the City Council hold a separate hearing in the near future to have a policy level discussion and decide whether or not to refer an item back to the Planning Commission to remove or modify the prohibition on timeshares in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 12th day of October, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: Delves, Allen, Bolton, LePage, Locke
NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:

Michael LePage, Chair Leah Young, Planning Commission Secretary Attachment 1
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CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-007

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA MUNICIPAL CODE TO

PROHIBIT TIMESHARE AND FRACTIONAL INTEREST USES, AS WELL AS

ADVERTISING AND SALE THEREOF IN A MANNER FULLY IN CONFORMITY WITH THE COASTAL ACT (CA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 30510 ET SEQ.) WHEREAS, timeshares involve the division of the exclusive rights to use, possess, and occupy any real property between multiple persons, pursuant to a fixed or floating time schedule; and
WHEREAS, since at least 1988, the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea has prohibited the establishment of timeshares within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element of the City’s General Plan specifically recognizes that the City seeks to protect the stability of residential neighborhoods by promoting year-round occupancy, and to avoid depletion of residents and associated impacts on the community, City services, Goal G3-4 of the City’s Housing Element specifically requires the enforcement of the prohibitions on short-term, transient rentals and timeshares in residential dwellings; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea reviewed the ordinance, and on October 12, 2022, determined the ordinance was consistent with the City’s General Plan, Local Coastal Plan, and all other relevant City and State codes and regulations, and having reviewed the Planning Commission’s recommendations and the relevant provisions of the General Plan, the City Council finds that the ordinance is consistent with the City’s General Plan; and
WHEREAS, recent increases in the development and sale of fractional interest ownerships have made it appropriate for the City to revisit its municipal code to clarify that fractional interest ownerships are prohibited timeshares and to also expressly prohibit the advertising and sale of prohibited timeshares and fractional interest uses.

WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was published on November 25, 2022 in compliance with State law (California Government Code 65091), indicating the date and time of the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2022, the City Council opened the a public hearing to receive public testimony regarding the draft ordinance, including without limitation, information provided by City staff and public testimony, and continued the hearing to a date certain of January 10, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2023, the City Council re-convened the public hearing to receive further public testimony regarding the draft ordinance, including without limitation, information provided by City staff and public testimony; and Attachment 2
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WHEREAS, this decision is made based upon evidence presented to the City Council at its December 6, 2022 and January 10, 2023 hearings including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Community Planning and Building Department and public testimony; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations, attachments and testimony herein above set forth and used their independent judgement to evaluate the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are in full conformity with the City’s Local Coastal Plan and the California Coastal Act (CA Public Resources Code Section 30510 et seq.)

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. CEQA Review. The City Council exercises its independent judgment and finds that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Sections. 15060(c)(2), because the proposed ordinance will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; 15061(b)(3) because the proposed ordinance is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and 15308 because the proposed ordinance involves regulatory actions to assure protection of the environment. Therefore, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from CEQA and no further environmental review is necessary.

SECTION 2. Amendment to the CMC.

1. Subsection A of Section 17.14.040 is amended and restated as follows:

17.14.040 Additional Use Regulations.

A. All Uses.

1. No new structure or modification to an existing structure shall be permitted nor shall any business license be issued that would allow the creation of publicly accessible retail space occupying fewer than 200 square feet or more than 5,000 square feet unless approved through a use permit and pursuant to the adoption of findings per CMC

17.64.200, Retail Space of Less Than 200 Square Feet or Greater Than 5,000 Square Feet.

2. No timeshare uses or fractional interest uses shall be established or permitted in any zone.

3. Except in restaurants, not more than five persons in any one individually licensed business shall be engaged in the production, repair or manufacturing of goods.

4. No use shall be permitted and no process, equipment, or materials shall be employed which is found by the Planning Director or by the Planning Commission to be Attachment 2
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objectionable to persons residing or working in the vicinity by reason of odor, fumes, noise, vibration, illumination, glare, unsightliness, dust, cinders, dirt, refuse, watercarried wastes or heavy truck traffic, or involve any hazard of fire or explosion.

2. Section 17.28.010 is amended and restated as follows:

17.28.010 Timeshare and Fractional Interest Uses.

A. Timeshare uses and fractional interest uses are prohibited uses within all of the zoning districts within the City.

B. Any responsible person, including but not limited to an owner of a time-share interest, management entity, agent, or broker who uses, or allows the use of, or advertises or causes to be printed, published, advertised, or disseminated in any way and through any medium, the availability for sale or use of real property in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor for each day in which such accommodation is used, allowed to be used, or advertised for sale or use in violation of this chapter. Such violation shall be punishable pursuant to Chapter 1.16 (General Penalty).

C. Any responsible person, including but not limited to an owner of a time-share interest, management entity, agent, or broker who uses, or allows the use of, or advertises or causes to be printed, published advertised, or disseminated in any way and through any medium, the availability for sale or use of real property in violation of this section is subject to administrative fines and/or penalties as set forth in Chapter 18.04 (Municipal Code and Ordinance Enforcement).

D. Each day a violation of this section occurs shall constitute a separate offense, and the remedies under this section are cumulative and in addition to any and all other remedies available at law and equity.

3. “Time-Share Definitions” of Section 17.70.020 is amended to repeal the definitions of “Time-Share Estate,” “Time-Share Occupancy,” “Time-Share Program,” “Time-Share Project,” and “Vacation-Time Sharing Project,” and restated to enact the definitions of “Time-Share Plan,” “Time-Share Use” and “Fractional Interest Use” to read as follows:

17.70.020 Definitions.

The words, terms, and phrases defined in this chapter shall, for all purposes connected with this title, be construed as having the meanings respectively set forth in this chapter. ...

Time-Share Definitions.
“Time-Share Plan” means any arrangement, plan, scheme, or similar device, whether established by membership agreement, sale, lease, deed, license, right-to-use agreement, articles of organization or incorporation, operating agreement or bylaws, or by any other means, whereby a purchaser, in exchange for consideration, receives the right to exclusive use of real property or portion thereof, according to a fixed or floating time schedule, for a period of time less than a full year during any given year, on a recurring basis for more than one year, but not necessarily for consecutive years. A timeshare plan shall be deemed to exist whenever such recurring rights of exclusive use to real property are created, regardless of whether such exclusive rights of use are Attachment 2
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a result of a grant of ownership rights, possessory rights, membership rights, rights pursuant to contract, or ownership of a fractional interest or share in real property, and regardless of whether they are coupled with ownership of a real property interest such as freehold interest or an estate for years in the property subject to the time-share plan. “Time-Share Use” and “Fractional Interest Use” means the use of real property or any part thereof, pursuant to a timeshare plan.

SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, phrase, or clause of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.

The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, phrase, or clause thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, phrases, or clauses be declared unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. Publication. The City Clerk shall publish or post this ordinance in the manner required by law.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption and after approval by the California Coastal Commission.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THESEA this XX day of XX 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVE: ATTEST:
________________________ ___________________________
Dave Potter, Mayor Nova Romero, MMC, City Clerk
Attachment 2
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CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-007

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA MUNICIPAL CODE TO

PROHIBIT TIMESHARE AND FRACTIONAL INTEREST USES, AS WELL AS

ADVERTISING AND SALE THEREOF IN A MANNER FULLY IN CONFORMITY WITH THE COASTAL ACT (PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 30510 ET SEQ.) WHEREAS, timeshares involve the division of the exclusive rights to use, possess, and occupy any real property between multiple persons, pursuant to a fixed or floating time schedule; and
WHEREAS, since at least 1988, the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea has prohibited the establishment of timeshares within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element of the City’s General Plan specifically recognizes that the City seeks to protect the stability of residential neighborhoods by promoting year-round occupancy, and to avoid depletion of residents and associated impacts on the community, City services, Goal G3-4 of the City’s Housing Element specifically requires the enforcement of the prohibitions on short-term, transient rentals and timeshares in residential dwellings; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea reviewed the ordinance, and on October 12, 2022, determined the ordinance was consistent with the City’s General Plan, Local Coastal Plan, and all other relevant City and State codes and regulations, and having reviewed the Planning Commission’s recommendations and the relevant provisions of the General Plan, the City Council finds that the ordinance is consistent with the City’s General Plan; and
WHEREAS, recent increases in the development and sale of fractional interest ownerships have made it appropriate for the City to revisit its municipal code to clarify that fractional interest ownerships are prohibited timeshares and to also expressly prohibit the advertising and sale of prohibited timeshares and fractional interest uses.

WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was published on November 25, 2022 in compliance with State law (California Government Code 65091), indicating the date and time of the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2022, the City Council opened the public hearing to receive public testimony regarding the draft ordinance, including without limitation, information provided by City staff and public testimony, and continued the hearing to a date certain of January 10, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2023, the City Council re-convened the public hearing to receive further public testimony regarding the draft ordinance, including without limitation, information provided by City staff and public testimony; and Attachment 3
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WHEREAS, this decision is made based upon evidence presented to the City Council at its December 6, 2022 and January 10, 2023 hearings including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Community Planning and Building Department and public testimony; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations, attachments and testimony herein above set forth and used their independent judgement to evaluate the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are in full conformity with the City’s Local Coastal Plan and the California Coastal Act (Public Resources Code Section 30510 et seq.)

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 2. Amendment to the CMC.

1. Subsection A of Section 17.14.040 is amended and restated as follows:

17.14.040 Additional Use Regulations.

A. All Uses.

17.64.200, Retail Space of Less Than 200 Square Feet or Greater Than 5,000 Square Feet.

2. No timeshare uses or fractional interest uses shall be established or permitted in any zone.

3. Except in restaurants, not more than five persons in any one individually licensed business shall be engaged in the production, repair or manufacturing of goods.

4. No use shall be permitted and no process, equipment, or materials shall be employed which is found by the Planning Director or by the Planning Commission to be objectionable to persons residing or working in the vicinity by reason of odor, fumes, Attachment 3
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noise, vibration, illumination, glare, unsightliness, dust, cinders, dirt, refuse, watercarried wastes or heavy truck traffic, or involve any hazard of fire or explosion.

2. Section 17.28.010 is amended and restated as follows:

17.28.010 Timeshare and Fractional Interest Uses.

A. Timeshare uses and fractional interest uses are prohibited uses within all of the zoning districts within the City.

17.70.020 Definitions.

The words, terms, and phrases defined in this chapter shall, for all purposes connected with this title, be construed as having the meanings respectively set forth in this chapter. ...

Time-Share Definitions.
“Time-Share Plan” means any arrangement, plan, scheme, or similar device, whether established by membership agreement, sale, lease, deed, license, right-to-use agreement, articles of organization or incorporation, operating agreement or bylaws, or by any other means, whereby a purchaser, in exchange for consideration, receives the right to exclusive use of real property or portion thereof, according to a fixed or floating time schedule, for a period of time less than a full year during any given year, on a recurring basis for more than one year, but not necessarily for consecutive years. A timeshare plan shall be deemed to exist whenever such recurring rights of exclusive use to real property are created, regardless of whether such exclusive rights of use are a result of a grant of ownership rights, possessory rights, membership rights, rights Attachment 3
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pursuant to contract, or ownership of a fractional interest or share in real property, and regardless of whether they are coupled with ownership of a real property interest such as freehold interest or an estate for years in the property subject to the time-share plan. “Time-Share Use” and “Fractional Interest Use” means the use of real property or any part thereof, pursuant to a timeshare plan.

SECTION 4. Publication. The City Clerk shall publish or post this ordinance in the manner required by law.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption and after approval by the California Coastal Commission.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THESEA this XX day of XX 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVE: ATTEST:
________________________ ___________________________
Dave Potter, Mayor Nova Romero, MMC, City Clerk
Attachment 3

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
Staff Report
March 7, 2023

ORDERS OF BUSINESS
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Swanson, Community Planning & Building Director APPROVED BY: Chip Rerig, City Administrator
SUBJECT:

Early policy discussion of Draft Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section

17.20.200 E (Recreational Beach Fires on Carmel Beach)
RECOMMENDATION:

Provide early policy feedback on Draft Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section 17.20.200 E (Recreational Beach Fires on Carmel Beach) and provide direction to staff.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

The Beach Fire Management Pilot Program (‘Pilot Program’) was first adopted on June 30, 2016, through the approval of a Coastal Development Permit (CDP 18-231), in response to issues associated with unrestricted fires on Carmel Beach. The Pilot Program, was intended to provide the City with an opportunity to explore various beach-fire options, with the ultimate goal of making permanent changes to the beach-fire rules through a Local Coastal Program amendment.

From the 2016 to 2022 season, the Pilot Program took several different shapes with various numbers of devices allowed on the beach. This period also included limited use of the beach due to Covid-19 restrictions.

On September 13th, 2022, City Council received a report based on information gathered during the pilot program, and provided direction to staff to draft new regulations regarding fires on Carmel Beach. The Council’s direction was to allow only user-supplied, propane fueled fire devices on the beach, with the burning of wood strictly prohibited. As part of this action, Council also extended the Pilot Program to May 15 th
, 2023, which keeps regulations in place prohibiting all fires on the beach during this period. If an ordinance is not adopted and certified by May 15
th
, 2023, Council will need to take some additional
temporary measures to control beach fires (e.g.: Urgency Ordinance), or the regulations will revert to the existing Municipal Code which allows an unlimited number of wood fires to be built year-round in the sand.

Council is being asked for early policy level feedback on the draft regulations to prohibit wood burning fires on Carmel Beach, and only allow user-supplied propane devices. Following this direction, staff will begin the adoption hearing process, which includes obtaining a recommendation from the Planning Commission, and returning to Council for two readings of the final draft ordinance before going to the Coastal Commission.

Proposed Ordinance Language
The City of Carmel By-The-Sea Municipal Code Section 17.20.200.E currently allows the burning of wood on Carmel Beach. Through the pilot program, it was noted that burning of wood and other combustible materials:

1. Poses a risk of polluting Carmel Beach and the Carmel Bay State Marine Conservation Area, which is an Area of Special Biological Significance (ASBS) and therefore a State Water Quality Protection Area.

2. Poses a risk of starting a fire given the beach's close proximity to homes and the urban forest of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the potential for embers to be blown back from the beach.

3. Creates a potentially hazardous situation for members of the public wishing to access the beach due to the risk of stepping on buried coals or partially burned materials such as pallets, broken glass, aluminum cans and other materials.

The existing language in Section 17.20.200.E of the Municipal Code provides as follows:

E. Recreational Fires on Carmel Beach. All fires on Carmel Beach shall meet the following requirements:

1. Beach fires shall be used for cooking or warmth and shall be located on that part of the City beach property which lies south of an extension of the center line of Tenth Avenue and west of a line reached by the high tide; provided, that all of the following conditions are met:
a. The base of the fire shall be defined as the level at which the lowest burnable material or ash is located, and it shall be on the beach sand unless the fire is in a hibachi, charcoal grill or other like receptacle, in which case the base shall be a horizontal plane touched by the lowest burning material.
b. The burnable material used in the fire shall not extend more than two feet above the base of the fire.
c. Flames from the fire shall not extend into the air more than five feet from the base of the burnable material in the fire.
d. The longest horizontal straight-line distance through the base of the fire shall not exceed four feet.
e. Flammable liquids other than charcoal starter shall not be used in any manner in connection with starting or maintaining the fire.
f. No fire shall be built, lit, or maintained on any slope or within 25 feet of any wall, vegetation or combustible material not intended to be used in the fire. g. All flammable coals, embers or burning material shall be extinguished with sea water by the person or persons building, lighting or maintaining the fire prior to said person or persons leaving the beach.
h. The extinguished remains of all fires shall be left exposed and not covered with sand. i. Building, lighting, maintaining or causing or permitting to build light or maintain a fire in violation of any of the above conditions shall be an infraction. j. Penalties. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter that necessitates the response of the Fire Department shall be guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $50.00 per hour or portion thereof, not to exceed $500.00.

The Draft Ordinance (Attachment 1) would fully replace Municipal Code Section 17.20.200.E and would read as follows:

E. Recreational Fires on Carmel Beach. Beach fires shall be used for cooking or warmth and shall be located on that part of the City beach property which lies south of an extension of the center line of Tenth Avenue and west of a line reached by the high tide; provided, that all of the following requirements are met:

1. Propane fire devices are the only type of fires which are permitted. No burning of wood or any other substances on the beach is permitted.

2. Propane devices must be supplied by the user.

3. All propane fire devices and propane tanks must be UL listed and in safe working order

4. No materials of any kind shall be placed into or onto the propane devices to be burned

5. These requirements apply every day of the year.

6. The violation of any of the requirements in this Section shall be an infraction or misdemeanor subject to the penalties set forth in Section 1.16.010 of this Code. An infraction shall be punished as follows: (1). By a fine not exceeding $100.00 for each violation; (2) For a second infraction occurring within one year of a prior infraction which resulted in a conviction, a fine not exceeding $200.00 for each violation; and (3) For a third and any subsequent infraction occurring within one year of two or more infractions which resulted in convictions, a fine not exceeding $500.00 for each violation. Every person convicted of a violation of this code determined to be a misdemeanor shall be punished as follows: (1) by a fine not exceeding $1,000; and/or (2) Imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.

The Draft Ordinance would make no change to existing Municipal Code Section 17.20.200.D which only regulates the time and location of fires as follows:

D. Location and Time Limits on Beach Fires. No person, firm, corporation or other entity shall build, light, maintain, cause or permit to be built, lighted or maintained any open or outdoor fire on any public beach designated by the City after the hour of 10:00 p.m. No fires shall be permitted at any time on the slopes leading thereto within the City. This prohibition is applicable to all that beach and slope area lying west of Scenic Road and south of Ocean Avenue to the southern City boundary. No fires shall be permitted at any time on all that beach and slope area lying west of San Antonio from Ocean Avenue to the northern City boundary. The prohibition against all fires on all the beach that lies at or below the high tide line shall extend from 10:00 p.m. on the day it commences until 7:00 a.m. the following day.

Staff is requesting early policy level feedback on this draft language before proceeding with the adoption hearing process.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Staff time associated with processing this municipal code amendment is captured in the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 City budget.

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1) Draft Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section 17.20.200 E (Recreational Beach Fires on Carmel Beach)

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 2023-XXX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA AMENDING CITY OF CARMEL BY-THE-SEA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.20.200 E REGULATIONS

INCORPORATED FROM OTHER TITLES (RECREATIONAL FIRES ON CARMEL BEACH)

RECITALS
WHEREAS, City Of Carmel By-The-Sea Municipal Code Section 17.20.200 E currently permits the burning of wood at the Carmel Beach; and
WHEREAS, burning of wood and other combustible materials poses a risk of polluting Carmel Beach and the Carmel Bay State Marine Conservation Area, which is an Area of Special Biological Significance (ASBS) and therefore a State Water Quality Protection Area; and WHEREAS, burning of wood and other combustible materials poses a risk of starting a fire given the beach's close proximity to homes and the urban forest of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the potential for embers to be blown back from the beach; and.

WHEREAS, burning of wood and other combustible materials creates a potentially hazardous situation for members of the public wishing to access the beach due to the risk of stepping on buried coals or partially burned materials such as pallets, broken glass, aluminum cans and other materials.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.

1. The City Council of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea does hereby find that the above referenced recitals are true and correct and material to the adoption of this Ordinance.

2. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY PLACEHOLDER
SECTION 2.

City Of Carmel By-The-Sea Municipal Code Section 17.20.200 E Regulations Incorporated From Other Titles (Recreational Fires On Carmel Beach) is hereby repealed and replaced with the text as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto.

SECTION 3. CEQA PLACEHOLDER
SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, phrase, or clause of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.

Attachment 1
The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, phrase or clause thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, phrases, or clauses be declared unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect on the later of (i) 30 days after its final passage by the City Council of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea or (ii) certification of the Ordinance passed by the City Council by the California Coastal Commission in accordance with the California Coastal Act.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this XX day of XX, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:

_________________________ _________________________
Dave Potter Nova Romero, MMC
Mayor City Clerk

Attachment 1

EXHIBIT A
E. Recreational Fires on Carmel Beach. Beach fires shall be used for cooking or warmth and shall be located on that part of the City beach property which lies south of an extension of the center line of Tenth Avenue and west of a line reached by the high tide; provided, that all of the following requirements are met:

1. Propane fire devices are the only type of fires which are permitted. No burning of wood or any other substances on the beach is permitted.

2. Propane devices must be supplied by the user.

3. All propane fire devices and propane tanks must be UL listed and in safe working order

4. No materials of any kind shall be placed into or onto the propane devices to be burned

5. These requirements apply every day of the year.

6. The violation of any of the requirements in this Section shall be an infraction or misdemeanor subject to the penalties set forth in Section 1.16.010 of this Code.

An infraction shall be punished as follows: (1).By a fine not exceeding $100.00 for each violation; (2) For a second infraction occurring within one year of a prior infraction which resulted in a conviction, a fine not exceeding $200.00 for each violation; and (3) For a third and any subsequent infraction occurring within one year of two or more infractions which resulted in convictions, a fine not exceeding $500.00 for each violation. Every person convicted of a violation of this code determined to be a misdemeanor shall be punished as follows: (1) by a fine not exceeding $1,000; and/or (2) Imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.

Attachment 1

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
Staff Report
March 7, 2023

ORDERS OF BUSINESS
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Swanson, Community Planning & Building Director APPROVED BY: Chip Rerig, City Administrator
SUBJECT:

Receive a report on the outcome of the January 31, 2023 City Council strategic workshop, and provide direction to staff regarding the projects remaining as “top priorities” and those to be elevated to a “top priority” as discussed at the workshop RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

The following is a brief chronological summary of how the Strategic Priority List has evolved over the last couple of years:

October 12
th, 2021 - City Council held a public workshop at Sunset Center to discuss roughly sixty (60) different projects associated with the Council’s adopted Strategic Initiatives. Following a hearty and productive discussion, the Council reduced the list of priority projects to a total of thirty (30), recognizing that some tasks were “day to day” or belonged on other lists like the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

January 4
th, 2022 – Council received a presentation from staff on the list of thirty (30) priority projects. To aid in managing the Council’s priority projects, staff created a worksheet called the “Council Priorities Tracker”, which includes information about project completeness and month-bymonth updates/forecasting.

March 10
th, 2022 - Council held another public workshop. Department heads presented and discussed each item on the full priority list of thirty (30) projects. Following these detailed discussions, and in consideration of available staff resources, Council opted to elevate sixteen (16) projects as the highest priority, and directed staff to focus their efforts on these projects before working on any of the remaining projects on the larger list of thirty (30). The concept behind this top priorities list, was that as projects were completed, and resources became available, another project from the larger list of thirty (30) could move up to become a top priority at the direction of the full Council.

September 13th, 2022 – Council received a brief update on each project contained in the tracking list of thirty (30) strategic priority projects, including the percentage complete and the items that have been completed, which were moved off the tracking sheet to a separate “Completed Projects” worksheet. Council gave direction to staff to give an update to Council after the election when the new Councilmember is seated.

January 31
st
, 2023 – Council conducts another public strategic workshop at Sunset Center.

Department heads presented the status of each project on the full priority list of thirty (30) projects.

This update included percentage of completion for active projects, and those which had been finalized and moved over to a separate list (5 total completed, not including the Climate Action Plan). Council discussed the active projects, and provided some preliminary direction about elevating certain projects to “top priorities”. Council also suggested moving other projects to the list of those that are fully completed (Vacant Positions, and Pandemic Recovery). Council directed staff to return in March at their regular meeting to present the outcomes from the strategic workshop and to receive direction on specific projects.

Next Steps
Below, is the full list of the active strategic priority projects. Each item includes bullets regarding the direction noted at the January workshop. Staff is requesting Council review this list, and provide additional direction if any alterations need to be made to these next steps. Once this direction is finalized, this list will represent how staff time will be focused until the next strategic workshop or otherwise directed by Council.

To quickly summarize the list:
11 projects were kept as previously existing Top Priority Projects 7 projects were elevated to the status of Top Priority Project 2 projects were moved to the “complete” list
1 project was removed from the “complete” list and placed back onto the active list 5 projects remain on the active list but are not considered a Top Priority Project Workshop Direction by Project:

1. Explore Parking and Traffic Management program (35% Complete) · Keep as Top Priority Project
· Ensure construction project parking is incorporated to scope

2. Update purchasing ordinance (10% Complete)
· Elevated to Top Priority Project
· Assigned to City Attorney
· Target June/July 2023 draft review by Council

3. Plan for natural areas, reduce fire risk (55% Complete) · Keep as Top Priority Project
· Explore ability to reduce risk on private property
· Ensure compatibility with other City regulatory documents · Explore real-time alert systems
· Consider adding ‘grid pruning’ to scope of plan

4. Review opportunities for enhanced fire/ambulance service (50% Complete) · Keep as Top Priority Project
· Paused while City of Monterey evaluates all contracts

5. Develop forest management plan and update tree ordinance (35% Complete) · Keep as Top Priority Project
· Scope should include tree replanting plan, and replacement/maintenance of street trees · Ensure compatibility with other City regulatory documents · Consider adding ‘grid pruning’ to scope of plan

6. Update zoning code & design guidelines (65% Complete) · Keep as Top Priority Project
· Ensure compatibility with other City regulatory documents · Bring policy discussion about Design Review Board to Council ASAP

7. ADU ordinance (65% Complete)
· Keep as Top Priority Project
· Ensure alignment with Housing Element Update

8. Wireless ordinance (75% Complete)
· Keep as Top Priority Project

9. Filling vacancies (90% Complete)
· Moved to “Complete” list

10. Pandemic recovery (90% Complete)
· Moved to “Complete” list

11. Stormwater ordinance update (85% Complete)
· Keep as Top Priority Project
· Next steps pending Coastal Commission input

12. Volunteer group oversight (70% Complete)
· Not a Top Priority Project
· Look for opportunities to partner with groups for labor support · Make volunteer web page more intuitive

13. Review/reformulate approach to reserves/update financial policies (15% Complete) · Not a Top Priority
· Continue recruiting for finance staff

14. Explore dining in the public right-of-way (25% Complete) · Not a top Priority

15. Increase beautification efforts (35% Complete)
· Elevated to Top Priority Project
· Councilmembers to give individual idea to City Manager at weekly updates · Staff to incorporate into FY2023/24 budget request

16. Review barriers to affordable housing (45% Complete) · Keep as Top Priority Project

17. Explore street addresses (30% Complete)
· Keep at Top Priority Project
· Must include retention of the Post Office

18. Develop a facilities master plan (45% Complete)
· Split this item into two items:
i. Develop Facilities Master Plan
ii. Police/Public Works Building Renovation
· Elevated BOTH items to Top Priority Project

19. Underground utilities rule 20A (10% Complete)
· Elevated to Top Priority Project
· Develop a project ASAP to capture Rule 20A funds before they expire

20. Explore reinstatement of design review board (65% Complete) · Elevated to Top Priority Project
· Will be rolled into item #6 - Update zoning code & design guidelines · Bring policy discussion about Design Review Board to Council ASAP

21. Explore redevelopment of sunset center north lot (0% Complete) · Not a Top Priority Project

22. Opportunities for Flanders mansion (0% Complete)
· Elevated to Top Priority Project
· Staff to present previous RFP to Council for direction

23. Opportunities for Scout House (35% Complete)
· Keep as Top Priority Project

24. Develop and implement social media plan (10% Complete) · Not a Top Priority Project
· Continue work on City website refresh as time allows

25. Climate Action and Adaptation Plans
· Removed from “Complete” list
· Added back to active projects until sea level rise analysis is complete Full project status for each project can be found in the staff report from the January 31 st Strategic
Workshop, which has been included as Attachment 1.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None for this item
PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

ATTACHMENTS:

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
Staff Report
March 7, 2023

ORDERS OF BUSINESS
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Brian Pierik, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: Chip Rerig, City Administrator
SUBJECT:

Resolution 2023-026 Rescinding Resolution 2020-021 and Terminating the Proclamation of a Local Emergency within the City due to COVID-19 RECOMMENDATION:

Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-026 Rescinding Resolution 2020-021 and Terminating the Proclamation of a Local Emergency within the City due to COVID-19.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsome declared a State of Emergency as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 12, 2020, the City Administrator issued a Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency due to COVID-19, acting in his capacity as the Director of Emergency Services.

On March 13, 2020, the Carmel City Council (Council) adopted Resolution 2020-021, ratifying the proclaiming the existence of a local emergency due to COVID-19. The Resolution (attachment 2) states that the local emergency is proclaimed until it is terminated by City Council.

On September 16, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 361 into law. AB 361 amended the Brown Act to allow for remote public meetings without having to comply with all provisions and restrictions for remote meetings in the Brown Act with which local agencies normally have to comply. AB 361 temporarily wrote into the Brown Act some remote meeting requirements the City has already met and implemented under the Governor’s prior Executive Orders issued during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, AB 361 included additional requirements in the form of an initial authorizing resolution and subsequent resolutions to extend the use of remote meetings for additional periods of 30 days thereafter (hereafter referenced as Reauthorizing Resolutions).

The Governor of California has announced that the COVID-19 State of Emergency will end on February 28, 2023. Therefore, the local emergency declaration and related executive orders may also be terminated. Adopting Resolution 2023-026 (attachment 1) will terminate the local emergency, and rescind other COVID policy related Resolutions adopted since March 2020. The list of Resolutions that will be rescinded are referenced in Resolution 2023-026 and attached to this staff report (attachment 3).

SUMMARY
Since the enactment of AB 361, Carmel City Council and other City Boards, Commissions, and Committees have been conducting meetings in accordance with AB 361. Under that legislation every 30 days the Council adopted a Reauthorizing Resolution for AB 361 meetings. A Reauthorizing Resolution is not on this evening’s agenda as findings for its adoption cannot be made.

On February 28, 2023, the proclaimed State of Emergency pertaining to COVID-19 will end for the State of California. The end of California’s proclaimed State of Emergency on February 28, 2023, will also put an end to local legislative bodies’ authority to meet via remote teleconferencing pursuant to AB 361 on the basis of COVID-19, despite the fact that the provisions of AB 361 would remain in effect (and could potentially be invoked in the event of another proclaimed state of emergency) until the end of 2023. Without the State Proclamation of Emergency and without facts supporting a COVID-19 emergency in the City, there are insufficient facts for the Council to make the findings necessary to support an AB 361 Reauthorizing Resolution.

This means that legislative bodies that are currently still meeting entirely pursuant to AB 361 or are relying on AB 361 for any kind of hybrid meeting approach (e.g., where some members participate remotely under AB 361 rules and others participate in person) will need to cease doing so by February 28, 2023. However, even though the provisions of AB 361 will terminate on February 28, 2023, the City may still provide for the public to attend meetings of the City’s legislative bodies remotely.

After February 28, 2023, members of the City Council or other legislative bodies of the City who wish to video conference in for a particular meeting will need to follow the Brown Act Traditional Rules in Government Code Section 54953 or AB 2449. These rules were described in the Staff Report from the City Attorney presented to the City Council at its meeting on February 7, 2023 and are also set forth below.

Brown Act Traditional Rules:

In summary, the Traditional Rules require the following:

If the legislative body of a local agency elects to use teleconferencing, each teleconference location shall be identified in the notice and agenda of the meeting or proceeding, and each teleconference location shall be accessible to the public.

If the legislative body of a local agency elects to use teleconferencing during the teleconferenced meeting, at least a quorum of the members of the legislative body shall participate from locations within the boundaries of the territory over which the local agency exercises jurisdiction.

If the legislative body of a local agency elects to use teleconferencing, the agenda shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to address the legislative body directly at each teleconference location.

AB 2449 Alternative to Traditional Rules:

Under newAB 2449 rules, members of the legislative body can teleconference into meetings without meeting the requirements of the Traditional Rules only for just cause or due to emergency circumstances.

These provisions expire January 1, 2026.

In summary, the AB 2449 Rules provide alternative teleconference procedures for publicly disclosed “just cause” or “emergency circumstances” approved by the legislative body subject to the following limitations:

Under AB 2449, the Agency need not identify each location from which a member is teleconferencing if at least a quorum of the members of the legislative body participate in person from a single physical location identified on the agenda; whereas the traditional rules require that the location from which members teleconference be identified on the agenda.

At least a quorum must be in the boundaries of the local agency under AB 2449.

The legislative body must provide either a two-way audiovisual platform or two-way telephonic service and a live webcasting of the meeting to allow the public to remotely hear and visually observe the meeting, and remotely address the legislative body.

The agenda must identify and include an opportunity for all persons to attend via a call-in option, internet-based service option, and the in-person location of the meeting; if technology fails and the public cannot participate then the body may not take action on the items that the disruption affected.

During a meeting that features remote attendance, votes must be by roll call, as is required by the traditional rules on teleconferencing and AB 361.

AB 2449 authorizes a legislative body to consider and take action, by majority vote, on a request from a member to participate in a meeting remotely due to emergency circumstances even if the request does not allow sufficient time to place the proposed action on the posted agenda for the meeting for which the request is made.

AB 2449 teleconference procedures may not be used by a member of the legislative body to teleconference for a period of more than three consecutive months or 20% of the regular meetings within a calendar year.

Members participating remotely must disclose whether any individual over the age of 18 is present at the remote location with the member.

The member wishing to appear remotely must promptly let the legislative body know, and publicly make the request at the beginning of the meeting, identifying the reasons. The body would then vote on the request.
“Just cause” includes: (i) necessary caregiving to a child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner; (ii) having a contagious illness, (ii) having a physical or mental disability that is not otherwise accommodated; or (iv) traveling on official business of the local agency or another state or local agency. This can only be used twice in one year by each member. “Emergency circumstances” means a physical or family medical emergency that prevents a member from attending in person.

These provisions also have a number of requirements for remote participation by the public, including the type of platform and the ability to comment in real time during the meeting, and noticing on the agenda how the public can participate.

ADDITIONAL NEXT STEPS – NONCOMPLIANT BUSINESSES:

Staff is seeking direction from Council on how to address the items below when the leeway granted to businesses under the Emergency Proclamation no longer exists:

All outdoor wine tasting will be considered noncompliant effective immediately (there are +/- 6 that do it now). In order for these uses to be legalized, the Zoning Code, LCP, and General Plan would need to be amended. Attached, is the white paper that planning staff produced on the City's regulation of alcohol consumption over the years (attachment 4). This was previously sent to Council, but is being included given its relevance to the discussion about outdoor wine tasting.

All outdoor restaurant seating over and above the amount allowed in each restaurant’s Use Permit would be noncompliant effective immediately (indoor and outdoor). This affects many restaurants, and ranges from only one table to several. In order to keep the additional seating, each restaurant would need to have an amended use permit approved by the Planning Commission. This would also include conversations about occupancy, water, etc.

The City has been lenient on signage under the Emergency Proclamation, which was done in an effort to allow advertising to keep businesses open during the pandemic. While the A-frame signage was removed from the streets some time ago, a large number of window signs will be noncompliant because of the number and size when the Emergency Proclamation is rescinded. In order for businesses to keep the additional signage, the Zoning Code and LCP would need to be amended.

The Coty has also been lenient on other "outdoor accessories" in the commercial district such as lights, speakers, heaters, and propane tank storage. All of these would be considered noncompliant effective immediately until such a time that a Zoning Code and LCP amendment was processed.

Some options for the Council to Consider include, but are not limited to:

Direct staff to begin code compliance actions effective immediately (Notices of Violation, etc.).

Direct staff to establish a “grace period” of a certain time (eg: 30 days) for businesses to come into compliance with existing regulations. This would include early courtesy compliance inspections by City staff to inform businesses what corrections needed to take place.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There are no financial impacts for adopting this Resolution.

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

On March 13, 2020, the Carmel City Council (Council) adopted Resolution 2020-021, ratifying the proclaiming the existence of a local emergency due to COVID-19. The Resolution states that the local emergency is proclaimed until it is terminated by City Council.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1) Resolution 2023-026
Attachment 1) Resolution 2020-021 declaring emergency due to COVID Attachment 3) Resolution 2020-022, Resolution 2020-057, Resolution 2020-070 (COVID policy related Resolutions)
Attachment 4) Whitepaper on the History of Alcohol in Carmel

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE SEA

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-026

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-021 AND THEREBY TERMINATING THE

PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE WORLDWIDE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS ("COVID-19") AND CERTAIN RELATED

EMERGENCY POLICIES RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the California Emergency Services Act (California Government Code sections 8639, 8550, et. seq.) defines a local emergency as the existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of a city, caused by conditions such as an epidemic, which are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of a city, and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and WHEREAS, Chapter 2; section 2.64.020 of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea ("City") Municipal Code defines emergency as the actual or threatened existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within this City, including conditions such as an epidemic, which are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of this City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2, section 2.64.050 of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea ("City'') Municipal Code designates the City Administrator as the Director of Emergency Services for the City; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2, section 2.64.060 empowers the City Administrator, as the Director of Emergency Services, to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when the City Council is not in session so long as such proclamation is ratified by the City Council within seven (7) days; and WHEREAS, in December 2019 and January 2020, reports began spreading worldwide of a flu-like virus first found in China, that was more deadly than the flu generally, with the virus becoming known as the Coronavirus ("COVID-19''); and WHEREAS, from January 2020 to March 2020, COVID-19 spread throughout the world, with over 114,000 confirmed cases of individuals contracting COVID-19, and over 4,000 confirmed cases of individuals dying from COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on or about March 4, 2020, as part of the State of California's response to address the global COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the state prepare for broader spread of COVID-19 following one official COVID-19 death; WHEREAS, on March 6, 2020, the County Administrative Officer of Monterey County ("County CAO") proclaimed a Local Emergency due to the threat of COVID-19 in the County; and Attachment 1
Resolution 2023-026

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