City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
At-Will Compensation and Benefits Plan
City Council Meeting
November 3, 2025
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1 • Represented units – have formal labor agreements that outline compensation and benefits.
• At-Will classifications – have individual employment contracts. • Contracts contain and reference incentive-type benefits from represented MOU’s. • Reason – attraction, retention, and to maintain internal benefit parity between employee groups.
2 Background
• Governs CalPERS reportable compensation
• Requires in part:
• A written labor policy or agreement approved by Council. • Not reference another document for its provisions.
• Available to all members in the group.
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California Code of Regulations sec. 571
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Conclusion
• At-Will Compensation & Benefit Plan brings us into compliance. • Formalizes the City’s internal process.
• Secures retirement compensation.
Thank you
Water Management Program
Allocation of Water Resources
City Council Meeting
November 3, 2025
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• 14 acre feet of water allocated to Carmel-By-The-Sea
• Ordinance effective March 1, 2025
• Pure Water Monterey Expansion project
• Projected completion end of 2025
• Water allocation cannot be sold
• Cease and Desist Order (CDO) still in place
• District applying for a modification to the order
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Background
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Ordinance No. 197 CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 3
Background
• Water allocation resolution must adopted by the City Council • Each resolution must include:
• Quantity of water available
• Land use categories that will receive water
• Amount of water allocated to each category
• Amount of water that remains in unallocated reserve
• 10 percent reserved for affordable housing
• Prioritized for coastal recreation, access, and essential public services Carmel Municipal Code Chapter 17.50 - Water Management Program Requirements Planning Commission: September 10th
3 AF: Low & Very Low Income Housing
6 AF: Combined Residential
2 AF: Commercial
3 AF: Municipal
14 AF: TOTAL
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Prior Hearings
City Council: October 7th
3 AF: Low & Very Low Income Housing
3 AF: Single Family Residential
• (Zero to ADUs)
2 AF: Multi Family Residential
6 AF: Unallocated Reserves
14 AF: TOTAL
• Concerns about placing water in this category
• Expansion of restaurants
• Other non-food commercial uses:
• Large bathtub or additional shower head to a hotel room • Dog grooming
• Dry cleaner with on-site laundry
• Laundromat (new, or adding machines to existing)
• Carl Cherry Center request for 2 utility sinks
• Future Housing Element programs
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Commercial Category
Option A:
Category #4: Commercial X.XXX af
This category includes construction of new commercial floor space, conversion of existing space to uses with greater demand for water and the commercial component of mixed-use projects. Excluded from this category is the creation or expansion of full-line or specialty restaurants.
Option B:
Category #4: Commercial X.XXX af
This category includes construction of new commercial floor space, conversion of existing space to uses with greater demand for water and the commercial component of mixed-use projects.
Category #4a: Full-Line and Specialty Restaurants 0.000 af CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 6
Commercial Category
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Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution (Attachment 1):
1. Finding that deciding on the allocation of water resources is not a project under CEQA as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378; and
2. Establishing an allocation of water resources.
*Should Exhibit A be revised to allow for a commercial allocation using Option A, Option B, or an alternative option?
Car Week 2025
Carmel-by-the-Sea
City Council
Chief Todd Trayer
November 3rd, 2025
ATTACHMENT 2
There were six permitted events in Carmel-by-the-Sea
this year:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025:
• Concours for a Cause
Wednesday, August 13, 2025:
● Astons on the Avenue
● Rivian
Thursday, August 14, 2025:
• Prancing Ponies on Ocean Avenue
• Ferrari Owners' Club Concours Carmel
• L’Auberge Motorsports
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Events
ATTACHMENT 2
After the daily events, exotic vehicles and their fan base highly impacted traffic/quality of life.
• Daily events & crowds
• Traffic calming measures on Ocean Ave.
• De-construction/load-out delays after events
• “No Tolerance” approach to dangerous driving
• Temporary Speed bumps
• No unsanctioned events/impromptu car shows
Impacts & Mitigation
ATTACHMENT 2
By the Numbers
• Traffic Stops: 137
• Citations Issued: 70
• Arrests: 7
• Vehicles Towed: 13
• DUI Arrests: 1
• Parking Citations: 320
This year brought a record number of visitors and car enthusiasts. Crowds were manageable during the day but grew significantly at night. No community member/visitor was injured during Car Week (2 people tripped on their own).
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Impacts & Mitigation
ATTACHMENT 2
How did our survey results (Overall) feel about Car
Week?
• 151 “Conflicted, good, but it was ‘a lot’”
• 149 “Did not like it at all.”
• 94 “Loved it.”
• 28 “It was okay.”
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2025 Survey Results
ATTACHMENT 2
• 422 respondents (some did not answer this question)
• 202 of the respondents are residents
• 43 are part of the business community
• 166 are from the greater peninsula
• 7 Visitors + 2 Others
• Survey added “Conflicted” this year.
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2024 Survey Results
2024: 378
Responses
66.7% Loved it
15.9% Did not
2023: 303
Responses
34% Loved it
34% Did not
6%
ATTACHMENT 2
● Mixed feedback overall — responses split roughly into thirds:
○ ~1/3 Loved it/Liked it: saw it as exciting, energetic, and good for local business.
○ ~1/3 Conflicted: appreciated the economic benefit
but disliked congestion, noise, and crowd behavior.
○ ~1/3 Did not like it: found it overwhelming,
disruptive, and unsafe.
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2025 Survey Results
ATTACHMENT 2
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2025 Survey Results (Local)
ATTACHMENT 2
Positive Themes
● Economic & tourism benefits – increased retail and restaurant sales; exposure for Carmel businesses.
● Community energy – “fun atmosphere,” “great cars,” “international visitors,” “village felt alive.”
● Well-organized Tuesday events– widely praised
● Shuttle service – appreciated by those who used it; praised for long hours, friendliness, and ease once located.
● Police presence downtown – seen as strong and professional during the main events.
2025 Survey Results
ATTACHMENT 2
• Overall Impressions: Relatively Positive
• Users described it as “excellent” & “spectacular”
• Suggested: Signage, increased hours, additional
drop-off points
• Community Activities Commission asked:
• Large/more signage/banners/Social Media
(increased notifications)
• Longer hours
• Charging for parking
• Discussion of less events occurred
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Larson Field Shuttle
ATTACHMENT 2
• Community Listening Session
• Consider a new traffic divergence plan/downtown
system
• Consider alternate delivery routes/times
• Police representative on event planning (parking +
overall planning)
• Consider additional speed humps on residential
streets
• No parking management changes
• Sound equipment/camera feasibility
• Additional staffing
Planning for 2026
ATTACHMENT 2
Staff recommends Council consider the following:
• Event Organizers & Accountability
• Take down times
• Crowd control measures
• Consider rental of parking stalls
• Creates a separate car show/high crowds
• Businesses are responsible for traffic control and
security as needed
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Recommendation
ATTACHMENT 2
Staff recommends Council consider the following:
• Consider/implement traffic flow/patterns
• Potential to install more speed humps
• Implementation of tools to help officers enforce noise laws • Notify local hotels of overall plans/parking
• Notify Chamber of Commerce
Recommendation
ATTACHMENT 2
Staff recommends Council consider the following:
• Sunset Center Events: “Searchlight” concerns mentioned in 2024; occurred in 2025
• Employee Costs and 2026 outlook
Recommendation
ATTACHMENT 2
Receive the 2025 Car Week After Action Report and
provide staff with feedback and direction.
Recommendation
ATTACHMENT 2
Questions?
Chief Todd Trayer
November 2025
ATTACHMENT 2
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
PLAN (E.O.P.) UPDATE
City Council Meeting
November 3rd, 2025
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• Gov. Code §8610 & §8607 Requires the City to
have an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
• 2008- City adopted the an “Emergency Operations
Plan”
• Updated every two years
• Last updated in 2023
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
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• Local protocols
• Old plans outdated/not user friendly
• Forward planning (training, community integration)
• Fits into Council/Communities ongoing preparedness
mindset
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EOP- BACKGROUND
Why does this matter?
• All-Hazards Framework – Provides a flexible
system to manage emergencies of all types
• Incident Management –NIMS/SEMS/ICS
• Mission-Focused – Safeguard lives, minimize
property/environmental damage
• Core Functions – Guidance for preparedness,
response, recovery, and mitigation across all city
departments.
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
What does it contain?
• EOC Activation – “EOC in a box” Establishes structure and responsibilities when Carmel’s Emergency Operations Center is activated. • Partnership with Monterey Fire/Police EOC
• Community Integration – Relies on partnerships with volunteers, external agencies, and the Monterey County Operational Area.
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
What does it contain?
• Prior EOP was ~422 pages
• New EOP ~96 pages
• Hyperlinks content
• CERT/VIPS added
• Added Community Wildfire Protection Plan
& Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
• New Virtual EOC mindset instead of our hardwired EOC
• CSAP (Carmel Safety Alliance Program)
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2025 UPDATES TO EOP
• Clearer Emergency Plan Structure/EOC Position requirements/and directs to specific Hazard Indexes
• THIRA (Threat Hazard Identification Risk Assessment)
• Inclusion of Emergency Support Functions (ESFs). ESFs, as detailed in the emergency operations plan, categorize specific functions (e.g., transportation, public safety, health services) that provide support to the City during declared disasters and emergencies.
• other updated items related to the importance of training/community integration CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 2025 UPDATES TO EOP
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GOALS FOR 2025 UPDATE
• Carmel Safety Day!
• Training: Police/CERT/VIPS/Community + Other partners • Incident Specific Guide Sheets:
Planning internally & will be available to the community. • Strengthen our relationships on the Peninsula.
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Emergency Operations Plan
Recommendation:
Resolution 2025-091 Accepting the 2025 updates to the existing Emergency Operations Plan
“By failing to prepare, you (we) are preparing to fail.” ~Benjamin Franklin Questions?
Chief Todd Trayer
831-620-2002
[email protected]
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Public Works Department
October 2025 Report
Public Works Director
• RFP for PW/PD Architectural Services to be released the week of November 3rd. • Council approved the purchase of a new bucket truck for the Forestry team. Expected delivery Summer of 2026.
Environmental Programs
• North Dunes Project:
o Ice Plant Removal Ongoing: Coordinating all-staff work day and providing additional task orders for contractors to remove plants.
o Renewing 5-year Coastal Development Permit (CDP 16-315); Forest & Beach Commission review June 2026, Planning Commission review July 2026 and approval expected September 2026.
• Carmel Beach Sea Level Rise/Adaptation Project:
o Presenting the Socio-Economic Report to Forest & Beach Commission in November 2025.
o Will conduct a Community Meeting in January 2026.
o Will present the Adaptation Pathway Report to Planning Commission and Forest & Beach Commission (joint meeting) in January 2026.
• Stormwater:
o Applied Marine Science has sampled stormwater during the recent storms for ASBS sampling/report. We will receive the results shortly.
o Monterey Sanctuary Foundation performed dry weather sampling at stormwater outfalls in September.
o Submitted our RWQCB Annual Report October 2025.
o Winter stormwater construction inspections have started to ensure BMPs are in place for rainy season.
o Restaurant stormwater inspections to begin in November 2025; ensuring proper management of grease traps, dumpsters, and wash waters. • Waste Management:
o Franchise Agreement MOU (ReGen +Member Agencies) approved by City Council. o CalRecycle grant submitted for the refillable water station at Devendorf bathrooms. • Copper Gutter Policy
o Copper Gutter Policy review to the City Council in November 2025.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Ken Wysocki, Public Works Director
SUBMITTED ON: October 2025
Facility Maintenance
• First Murphy House: getting quotes for dry rot repairs. • Fire Station upgrade to accommodate a new Fire Truck: currently approved construction contractor was unresponsive, will go to Council in November to approve the next contractor. • RFP for Citywide Janitorial Services to be released the week of October 20th. • ADA: Working on design to install a handrail on the steps at Devendorf park along Ocean Ave.
Street Maintenance
• Seeing an increase in dead seals along the beach; teams have been removing per protocol. • Staff have been installing 16 new stop signs throughout the city as approved by the TSC. • Removed large pile of fire fuel at MTNP.
• Setting up public sandbag station at Vista Lobos
• Street sweeper in the shop for repairs; expected a 5-7 day turnaround. • Received sidewalk assessment from Precision Concrete Cutting. Requesting Council approval in November for contracting with Precision to surface-cut 6,572 LF of sidewalks for safety. • Repairing rock drainage channel along Lincoln & 4th and building a rock lined flow along Santa Fe and 9th.
Project Management for the Capital Improvement Program
• Council approved a Professional Service Contract for Project Management & Construction Management with Ausonio for various CIP facilities projects.
Moffit & Nichols:
• Beach Stairs: Received like for like design documents. Reviewed design and provided recommended edits; anticipate updated drawing by November 20th. • 4
th Ave Outfall Design Concepts: concept sketches will be provided to staff by Nov 10th Wallace Group Projects:
• Shoreline Infrastructure Repair Projects: provided engineering review of the beach stairs and facilitating the 4th Ave outfall and Sand Ramp design concepts. Will pick up the pace on Shoreline CIP projects.
Additional Capital Improvement Projects:
• City-Wide Conglomerate Paving Project: Sending Notice to Proceed out October 30th, with an anticipated start date of November 10th and estimated completion of March 2026. • Vista Lobos Panel Upgrade & EV: Project planning is now active; coordinating with PG&E. • Dolores Street Main Replacement (8th to Ocean): CalAM to install water main. Project has not started yet.
• CAWD (Scenic): will be installing new infrastructure. Work began in the County, and work in Carmel is scheduled for December/January to minimize impact to City.
Forestry, Parks, and Beach
• Forest Master Plan: Held a successful steering committee in October. Staff (and Nikki Nedeff) are working on suggested edits. Will send the committee the updated draft for review before we begin the CEQA process (which will include public input). Additionally will post more information on the city website (e.g. Nikki’s draft, etc.) • Reminder:
• Refer to City Forester’s Report.