Homeless Shelters for Women and Families:
Funding Shortfall and Program Impact
WHAT WE DO
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
• 35-bed emergency shelters serving homeless women and families • Typical length of stay: six months
• Annual number served: ~80 (~25 women and ~15 families) • Stabilize and transition people to permanent housing with improved income, self-sufficiency, and well-being
WRAP-AROUND SUPPORTS
• Basic needs: meals, hygiene supplies, laundry facilities, clothing, and computer / internet access
• Housing-focused supports: case management, housing navigation, and rapid rehousing financial assistance
• Stability supports: connections to physical and behavioral health care, mainstream benefits, employment services, and financial planning
HOW THE SHELTERS CAME TO BE
CASA DE NOCHE BUENA
• Applied/received ~$1.3m of HEAP funding
• Raised additional ~$400k from community
• Renovated the County-owned modular building
SHUMAN HEARTHOUSE
• Developed with private philanthropy funding
SUSTAINING SHELTER BEDS
• CDNB and SHH Annual Operating Costs: approx.
$1.2m per year each
• CHS and GFW established a Special Purpose
Fund through the Community Foundation, for
community fundraising
• Government grants including but not limited to:
HHAP, ESG, CDBG, community support
CURRENT & NEAR-TERM FUNDING GAP
Annual Operating Costs:
• Approximately $1.2M each
Projected Annual Funding Shortfall (Non-cumulative; assuming no new funding) Key drivers of the gap:
• FY 2025–26: HHAP-5, and City of Monterey PLHA funds are fully depleted. • FY 2026–27: CDNB Special Purpose Fund ($345,179), HHAP-3 and HHAP4, and $764,353 deferred revenue are fully depleted.
Without new funding stream(s) this marks the beginning of a structural deficit.
Fiscal Year CDNB SHH
2026–27 ~$267K ~$655K
2027–28 ~$649K ~$905K
2028–29 ~$702K ~$958K
2029–30 ~$757K ~$1.01M
CARMEL
• These programs contribute to a wellfunctioning community and support workforce stability.
• Many clients of these programs are part of the
regional workforce that supports Carmel’s
visitor economy.
• For context, just over 1% of our homeless
services clients are Carmel residents, with
most coming from neighboring communities.
HOUSING OUTCOMES
Statewide Benchmark
• 23% to permanent housing (Cal ICH, FY 2023-24,
crisis response exits)
Casa de Noche Buena (operated by GFW + CHS)
• 50% to permanent housing (3-year avg.)
• 24% to temporary housing
Shuman HeartHouse (operated by CHS)
• 57% to permanent housing (2-year avg.)
• 17% to temporary housing
IMPACT TO PROGRAMS
Objectives:
• Avoid service reductions or shelter closure
• Phase in reductions or closure while pursuing funding Without additional funding or system-level support:
• Reduction in services or capacity
• Elimination of case management
• Conversion to overnight emergency shelter or
seasonal shelter
• Partial or full program closure
Any reduction significantly weakens outcomes and
increases long-term system costs.
CONCLUSION
WHAT WE ARE ASKING FOR
• Partnership in maintaining CDNB and SHH shelters
• Stabilization or bridge funding for FY26–27
• Exploration of replacement funding or coordinated system solutions
• Commitment to preserving services that foster housing and economic security
These programs work.
With support, they remain a pathway to stability.
Without it, homeless families and women remain stuck
in crisis and system costs rise.
Thank you for your partnership and consideration.
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A.W. Shucks Appeals
APP 26070 – Hudson and Martin PC for TSD Properties, L.P.
APP 26071 – Fenton and Keller for A.W. Shucks, LLC
City Council Meeting – April 7, 2026
Agenda Item No. 1
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A.W. Shucks Appeals
A.W. Shucks Appeals
• Consolidation of APP 26070 & APP 26071
• Background/History
• City Council Options
• Attachment 1 – Deny Appeals
• Attachment 2 – Granting Appeals
Location: Ocean, 3SW of San Carlos
Zoning: Central Commercial or “CC”
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Background – Historical Use
Background – Historical Use
• Watering Hole Lounge (1974)
• Maxwell McFly’s
• Established Prior to Use Permit Requirement
• No Kitchen
• No Food Preparation
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Background - Permitting
Background - Permitting
• Use Permit No. 93-45
• Primary: Drinking Place
• Maintain Drinking Establishment Use
• Ancillary: Eating Place
• Introduce Limited Food Sales
• No Full Kitchen
• Hours of Operation
• Sunday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• Friday & Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
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Background – Permitting (cont.)
Background – Permitting (cont.)
• Building Permit No. 94-47
• Soup Warmer
• Prep Sink
• Prep Refrigerator & Refrigerator
• Display Rack
• Small & Large Steamer
• Stock Pot
• Hood
• Sink
• Dishwasher
• Coffee Maker
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Background – Permitting (cont.)
Background – Permitting (cont.)
• Building Permit No. 96-81
• Stock Pot Burner
• Gas Fryer
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Background – Permitting (cont.)
Background – Permitting (cont.)
• Building Permit No. 08-168C1
• Salamander
• Char Broiler
• 2-Burner & Griddle
• Oven
• Fryer
• Stock Pot Burner
• Business License No. 23-041
• Primary Use: Full Line Restaurant
• Ancillary Use: Drinking Place
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Background - Determinations
Background - Determinations
• Planning Commission – September 23, 2015
• Designated as 1 of 3 Drinking Places
• Vote: 4-0-1
• Community Planning and Building Director – August 28, 2023 • City Memorialized Additional Cooking Equipment (BP No. 08-168C) • Current Menu Approved as Part of BP No. 08-168C
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Current Operations
Current Operations
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Public Testimony
Public Testimony
Property Manager
• Presented on Land Use History on the Site
• Desires to Retain Drinking Place Use Permit
Business Owner/Operator
• Purchased with No Change of Use
• Use Permit for Drinking Place Included in Purchase Price • Desires to Retain Drinking Place Use Permit
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Planning Commission Action
Planning Commission Action
Planning Commission Options
• Resolution Finding Drinking Establishment Abandoned
• Resolution Finding Full Line Restaurant Ancillary Appropriate Planning Commission Action
• Adoption of Resolution 2026-004 on February 11, 2026
• Allows Operation to Continue for 6 Months
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Appeal Contentions
Appeal Contentions
• Drinking Establishment Not Abandoned
• Permits and Determinations
• Good Faith Effort
• Bar Operation
• Vested Rights
• Estoppel
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Option 1 (Attachment 1)
Option 1 (Attachment 1)
• Order Consolidation of Appeals.
• Finding the action is not a project (Public Resources Code section 21065(c)) under CEQA, and/or assuming arguendo it is a project, finding it is exempt under CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) and that exceptions to the exemptions in section 15300.2 apply in this case. • Denying the appeals filed by TSD Carmel Properties, L. P. (APP 26070) and A.W.
Shucks, LLC (APP 26070) of Planning Commission Resolution 2026-004 finding that the drinking establishment at A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar (UP 93-45 Murray/Weaver) has been abandoned.
• A.W. Shucks may continue to operate under Use Permit No. UP 93-45 for a period of up to six months from February 11, 2026, the date of adoption of Resolution 2026-04 by the Planning Commission in order to allow acquiring a new use permit.
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Option 2 (Attachment 2)
Option 2 (Attachment 2)
• Order Consolidation of Appeals.
• Finding that the proposed action by the City Council is not a project, as defined in Public Resources Code section 21065(c) and therefore is not subject to CEQA, and/or assuming arguendo it is a project, finding it is exempt under CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) and none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in section 15300.2 apply in this case.
• Granting the appeals filed by TSD Carmel Properties, L. P. (APP 26070) and A.W.
Shucks, LLC (APP 26070) of Planning Commission Resolution 2026-004finding that the drinking establishment at A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar (UP 93-45 Murray/Weaver) has been abandoned conditional upon TSD Carmel Properties, L. P. and/or A.W. Shucks, LLC applying to the City for an amendment to Use Permit No. 93- 45 to omit limited food service and add full line restaurant as an ancillary use that is greater than 10% of the primary use as a drinking establishment.
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Discussion of Draft Resolutions relating to a potential ballot measure to increase the City’s Transient
Occupancy Tax from 10% to 12% and Direction
regarding the submission of such ballot measure to
the City’s voters at the November 3, 2026, general
municipal election
City Council Regular Meeting
April 7, 2026
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Background
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The City’s current Transient Occupancy Tax (“TOT”) rate is 10%.
Staff requests the City Council discuss and provide
direction on the attached two draft resolutions and
ordinance which would submit to the City’s qualified
voters a ballot measure that would increase the TOT
rate from 10% to 12% if approved by a majority of the
voters.
Resolutions
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Resolution No. 1 - Calling for the Election and
Submitting the Ballot Measure
Resolution No. 2 - Submitting the Ballot Measure if
there has already been a calling for the Election
Ballot Question
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“Shall the measure providing funding for City of Carmelby-the-Sea’s general government purposes, such as, for example, infrastructure improvements, public safety,
and other general municipal purposes by increasing the
transient occupancy tax, paid by lodging guests to the
operators of hotels and motels, from 10% to 12%,
providing approximately $1.9 million annually until
ended by voters, be adopted?”
Votes Required
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Under Proposition 218, the City may only increase a
general tax if:
Two-thirds of the members of the City Council (which
would be four affirmative votes) approving placing a tax measure on the ballot for voter consideration, and
The ballot measure is approved by a majority vote of
the electorate at a general municipal election (for the election of members of Council). The next general
election is November 3, 2026
Submitting Measure to Voters
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In order to submit a TOT measure to the voters at the November 3, 2026, general municipal election, the City Council must adopt a resolution that:
(1) submits the measure to the voters and includes the TOT ordinance increasing the TOT rate;
(2) requests the consolidation of such general municipal election with the Statewide General Election on November 3, 2026; and (3) authorizes the drafting of primary arguments by all or some councilmembers, directs the City Attorney to draft an impartial analysis of the measure, and authorizes rebuttal arguments.
Informational Activities
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After a measure is “certified to appear” on a particular election ballot, the City is prohibited from spending any City resources to support or oppose the ballot measure.
The City is able to provide information to the public in a neutral and unbiased manner and in a format that is
not argumentative. This involves utilization of the City’s standard methods of communication with the public.
Carmel Innkeepers Association
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On March 24, 2026, the Carmel Innkeepers
Association submitted a nine-page analysis
(Attachment 5) expressing opposition to a TOT
increase and discussing the potential impacts of
total visitor costs on demand, competitive
positioning, and long-term tax generation.
Election Timeline
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• April-May 2026: Review ballot language
• June 2, 2026: Adopt a Resolution calling for the general municipal election and requesting consolidation.
• July 7, 2026: Practical deadline to adopt Resolution to add a ballot measure
• July – October 2026: Public outreach/engagement
• August 11-16: Filing period for primary ballot arguments. • August 16-23: City Attorney files impartial analysis, rebuttal • November 3, 2026: Election Day
Recommendation
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1. Discuss the attached draft resolutions and ordinance relating to a potential ballot measure to increase the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax from 10% to 12%
2. Motion providing direction to staff regarding the
submission of such ballot measure to the City’s voters at the November 3, 2026, general municipal election and designating which Resolution, if any, should be presented to the Council for action at its meeting on May 5, 2026
End of Presentation
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Questions?
Review the proposed Plan, Timeline, & Scope
of Work to finalize the Residential Design
Guidelines 1.5
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City Council
April 7, 2026 Slide 1
Design Traditions 1.5 Update:
•Recent meetings: November 2025 - March 2026
• Recommended “Steering Committee Draft”
• Ad-Hoc formed: Councilmembers Baron & Delves
•Production Team efforts
Background & The Path Forward
Slide 2
•Ad-Hoc Sponsors
•“Contributors”
• Planning Commission Members
• Members of the Public
• Architect(s)
• Staff
Production Team
Slide 3
➢ Goal: Produce a useful, adequate final version of the Residential Design Guidelines 1.5, resulting in
Planning Commission support, Council adoption,
and California Coastal Commission approval.
➢Target Council Adoption Deadline: September 1, 2026.
Production Team
Slide 4
➢ Start at Adoption by Council and work backwards
Proposed Plan (Timeline)
Slide 5
➢ Four (4), one-month “work cycles”
Proposed Plan
Slide 6
“Work Cycle” #1 (April)
Slide 7
“Work Cycle” #1 (April)
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“Work Cycle” #1 (April)
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“Work Cycle” #1 (April)
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“Work Cycle” #1 (April)
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“Work Cycle” #1 (April)
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“Work Cycle” #1 & #2
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1. Planning Commission Meeting
2. Suggested edits are made to draft document
3. Staff Reviews and Approves changes
4. Production Team Meets___
Document Editing Process
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❏ Consistency Analysis with General Plan, Local Coastal Program, Municipal Code, Strategy Paper & Other Applicable City Documents ❏ Update for Fire Safety
❏ Planning Process/Flowchart + Description
❏ Add Council & Planning Commission’s Top “Most Wanted” Topics to be Clarified/Addressed
❏ Staff Content Review
❏ Identify Changes to Other City Docs (e.g. Muni Code)
❏ Index, Glossary, Hyperlinks
❏ Redline
❏ Formatting (LCP/California Coastal Act-Compliant)
A Scope of Work (Tasks)
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• Do you endorse the proposed Plan, Scope of Work,
and Timeline to finalize the Residential Design
Guidelines 1.5?
• Provide staff a “wish list” of specific items or issues the City Council would like to see addressed or
clarified in the final document.
Council Feedback
Slide 16
Thank you.
Questions?
Slide 17