Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council
August 3, 2026

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Contact: 831.620.2000 www.ci.carmel.ca.us
Mayor Dale Byrne
Councilmembers Jeff Baron, Hans Buder, Bob Delves, and
Alissandra Dramov
All meetings are held in the City Council Chambers
East Side of Monte Verde Street
Between Ocean and 7th Avenues
Special Meeting
Monday, August 3, 2026
3:00 PM

HYBRID MEETING ATTENDANCE OPTIONS
This meeting will be held in person and via teleconference ("hybrid"). The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom, however, the meeting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties accessing Zoom. The City will do its best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible. To view or listen to the meeting from home, you may also watch the live stream on the City's YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofCarmelbytheSea/streams. To participate in the meeting via Zoom, copy and paste the link below into your browser. https://ci-carmel-ca-us.zoom.us/j/88134597723
Webinar ID: 881 3459 7723
Passcode: 954379
Dial in: (253) 215-8782

HOW TO OFFER PUBLIC COMMENT
The public may give public comment at this meeting in person, or use the Zoom teleconference module, provided that there is access to Zoom during the meeting. Zoom comments will be taken after the inperson comments. The public can also email comments to [email protected]. Comments must be received at least 2 hours before the meeting in order to be provided to the legislative body. Comments received after that time and up to the beginning of the meeting will be made part of the record.

PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDELINES FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS
During Special City Council Meetings, public comments are permitted on items listed on the agenda. After each item on the agenda is introduced, the Mayor will invite public comment on that item. Each speaker has 3 minutes to speak unless otherwise adjusted by the Mayor. While stating your name is optional, it helps to identify speakers in the meeting minutes. Remote or in-person participants who do not comply with the requirements of the Brown Act will be muted.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL - 3:00 PM

CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the consent agenda are routine in nature and do not require discussion or independent action.

Members of the Council or the public may ask that any items be considered individually for Council discussion and/or for public comment. Unless that is done, one motion may be used to adopt all recommended actions. 1) July 6, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes, and July 7, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes

2) June 2026 Monthly Reports
3) June 2026 Check Register Summary
4) Adoption of Resolution 2026-056 Authorizing Execution of the Monterey Bay Area Regional Climate Project Working Group (RCPWG) Memorandum of Understanding
5) Resolution 2026-057 authorizing the serving of alcohol on public property for the Tutti a Tavola lunch on Sunday, October 11, 2026
6) Resolution 2026-058 Appointing one (1) member to the Building Code Board of Appeals and one (1) member to the Community Activities Commission

ORDERS OF BUSINESS
Orders of Business are agenda items that require City Council discussion, debate, direction to staff, and/or action.
7) Carmel-by-the-Sea Evacuation Drill After Action Report 8) Request from Pacific Repertory Theatre for Waiver of $196,648.71 in Building Permit Fees Associated with the Golden Bough Theatre Renovation Project 9) Consider Resolution 2026-059 Approving Settlement Agreement with GTE Mobilenet (dba Verizon) in GTE Mobilnet v. City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, et. al. U.S.

District Court Case No. 22-cv000347-NC
10) Provide direction to staff regarding the issuance of Notices of Non-Renewal for all Existing Mills Act Contracts within the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea RECESS
The City Council will take a 30-minute break around 6:30 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted at City Hall, Monte Verde Street between Ocean Avenue and 7th Avenue, Harrison Memorial Library, located on the NE corner of Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Street, the Carmel-by-the-Sea Post Office, 5th Avenue between Dolores Street and San Carlos Street, and the City's webpage (http://www.ci.carmel.ca.us) in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA Any correspondence or supplemental materials related to items on this agenda that are received after the agenda has been posted will be distributed to the City Council and made available for public review at City Hall (Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues) during regular business hours. Written comments emailed to the City Clerk will not be read aloud, but will be posted online with the related agenda at:
https://carmelbytheseaca.portal.civicclerk.com/.

SPECIAL NOTICES TO PUBLIC
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 831-620-2000 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting (28CFR 35.102-

35.104 ADA Title II).

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
City Council
Staff Report
August 3, 2026

CONSENT AGENDA
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Nova Romero, City Clerk
APPROVED BY: Brandon Swanson, Acting City Administrator SUBJECT: July 6, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes, and July 7, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Draft Minutes.

BACKGROUND / SUMMARY:

The City Council routinely approves minutes of its meetings.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

None.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. July 6, 2026, City Council Special Meeting Minutes

2. July 7, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 6, 2026

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Byrne called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.

Roll call: Councilmembers Jeff Baron, Hans Buder, Robert Delves, Alissandra Dramov, and Mayor Dale Byrne were present.

CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Byrne requested to pull item #2 from Consent, Councilmembers Buder and Dramov pulled #5, and a member of the public pulled item #7.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Delves to approve the consent agenda items #1, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 9, seconded by Councilmember Buder, and approved 5-0-0-0 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Baron, Buder, Delves, Dramov, and Mayor Byrne NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Item 1 - June 1 and 12, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes, and June 2, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes - Approved 5-0-0-0
Item 3 - May 2026 Check Register Summary - Approved 5-0-0-0 Item 4 - Resolution 2026-046 designating Mayor Dale Byrne as the voting delegate and Councilmember Hans Buder as the alternate voting delegate at the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo - Approved 5-0-0-0
Item 6 - Resolution 2026-048 approving the revised Monterey Regional Stormwater Management Program Memorandum of Agreement and authorizing execution of the Agreement - Approved 5-0-0-0
Item 8 - Resolution 2026-050 authorizing the City Administrator to execute an agreement with the Church of the Wayfarer to lease a portion of the Church building for use as a temporary library location during the Harrison Memorial Library Restoration Project - Approved 5-0-0-0 Item 9 - Resolution 2026-051 Authorizing a refund of Preliminary Site Assessment application fees of $1,571.00 to Molly Branch - Approved 5-0-0-0
ATTACHMENT 1

City Council Special Meeting Minutes – July 6, 2026

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
Item 2 - May 2026 Monthly Reports - Approved 5-0-0-0
Mayor Byrne pulled this item from consent to give kudos to the first responders for their excellent response rate to code 3 emergencies.

Public comment: None
Item 5 - Resolution 2026-047 Approving a list of street projects for fiscal year 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan partially funded by SB1 The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 - Approved 5-0-0-0
Councilmember Buder pulled this item to say that we should develop a sidewalk plan for downtown and consider hiring a landscape architect to help with the planning for what type of pavers, hardscape, or tree wells and planters to have. He would like to come back to this idea under the Council priorities. Councilmember Dramov agreed with further discussion on this.

Public comment:

Nancy Twomey
Cindy Lloyd
Victoria Beach
Item 7 - Resolution 2026-049, approving Change Orders #2 and #3 for the City’s On-Call Landscape Service Contractors, Town & Country, increasing the total not-to-exceed contract limit from $229,200 to $266,362 for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and $340,000 for Fiscal Year 2026/27 - Approved 5-0-0-0
Public Comment:

Shirley Moon
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Delves to approve the consent agenda items #2, 5, and 7, seconded by Councilmember Dramov, and approved 5-0-0-0 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Baron, Buder, Delves, Dramov, and Mayor Byrne NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 10 - Consideration of an Appeal (APP 26134, Diamond) by John and Patricia Dilks, of the Planning Commission’s approval of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit application DS 25206 (Diamond) for non excluded development (ground disturbance for an 800 square accessory dwelling unit (ADU) attached to an existing rear terrace, landscaping, drainage improvements and associated site work) and the installation landscaping consistent with the ATTACHMENT 1

City Council Special Meeting Minutes – July 6, 2026

proposed landscaping plan as authorized by the Coastal Development Permit, located at Scenic Road 5 northwest of 8th Avenue in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) District, Archaeological Significance (AS) Overlay District, Park (P) Overlay District, and Beach and Riparian (BR) Overlay. APN: 010-312-012-000 - Recommended for continuance to August 3, 2026 Motion by Mayor Byrne to separate the discussion of the ADU Policy and the Diamond Appeal Hearing, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delves.

Council discussed the motion.

Substitute Motion by Councilmember Buder to hear the diamond appeal tonight, and to have the ADU policy discussion at the August 3 or 4th Council meeting, seconded by Mayor Byrne.

Councilmember Baron expressed disappointment that the agenda did not include both the ADU policy discussion and the appeal hearing, noting that Council directed that both items return at the same meeting. Mayor Byrne said that there is a time constraint to hear the appeal, so that is why it is recommended that the appeal being heard today and the ADU policy be heard separately from the appeal at another meeting date. Mayor Pro Tem Delves said that it doesn’t make sense to make the appellants wait even longer for an answer when the ADU policy wasn’t ready.

Motion by Councilmember Buder, seconded by Mayor Byrne, to hear the diamond appeal tonight and to have the ADU policy discussion at a future meeting date, approved 4-1-0-0 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Buder, Delves, Dramov, and Mayor Byrne NOES: Councilmember Baron
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Attorney Pierik distributed copies of Resolution 2026-033, originally presented during the June 1st hearing, to both the Council and members of the public to facilitate the continued discussion and direction on Appeal 26134 (Diamond).

Senior Planner Evan Kort summarized the appeal regarding a proposed 800-square-foot ADU on Scenic Road, concluding with staff's recommendation to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s decision. He answered questions from Council regarding State Law and the City’s ADU policy.

Public comment:

John Dilks
Donna Jett
Patricia Dilks
Earl Myers
Steve
Cody Phillips
Jeff Fullton
ATTACHMENT 1

City Council Special Meeting Minutes – July 6, 2026

Councilmembers Buder, Dramov, Delves, and Mayor Byrne supported upholding the Planning Commission's decision, noting the applicant's compliance with established rules. Councilmember Buder noted square footage as the main concern, and that subject will be discussed later with ADU policy. Councilmember Dramov cited the lack of a counter-argument by the appellant to the beach erosion analysis. Councilmember Baron also supported fairness but favored immediate ADU policy discussion, arguing the ADU violates floor area ratio restrictions meant to protect city character.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Delves to adopt Resolution 2026-033 (as presented June 1, 2026) to deny the Appeal by John and Patricia Dilks (APP 26134, Diamond), upholding the Planning Commission’s decision (Resolution 2025-04-PC, adopted April 8, 2026) to:
a. Deny a Design Study Referral for a new roof deck above a proposed 800-squarefoot accessory dwelling unit under a separate ministerial permit; b. Approve a Coastal Development Permit for non-excluded development (ground disturbance for the 800-square-foot ADU attached to a rear terrace, landscaping, drainage, and site work) west of Carmelo Street at Scenic Road 5, northwest of 8th Avenue (R-1, AS, P, and BR Overlays; APN: 010-312-012-000); and c. Approve a Design Study Referral for installing landscaping consistent with the plan authorized by the Coastal Development Permit;
Seconded by Councilmember Buder, and approved 4-1-0-0 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Buder, Delves, Dramov, and Mayor Byrne NOES: Councilmember Baron
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

ORDERS OF BUSINESS
Item 11 - Discussion and Direction Regarding Funding for See Monterey Marketing Services; Consider Adoption of Resolution 2026-052 Amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Adopted Operating Budget
Finance Manager Jayme Fields presented the item and requested Council direction on whether to amend the FY 26-27 adopted budget regarding funding for See Monterey marketing services.

Rob O’Keefe, CEO of See Monterey, gave a presentation detailing their 20-year partnership and tourism investment in Carmel-by-the-Sea, highlighting their historical approach and a decadelong strategy aimed at increasing fly-in visitation.

Public comment:

Andi Carr
Ashley Wolf
Kirk Gaffle
April Montgomery
Scott Gertoli
Bashar
Susan Dampier
Carrie Theis
Joe DiNucci
ATTACHMENT 1

City Council Special Meeting Minutes – July 6, 2026

Amy Herzog
Cindy Lloyd
Laura Bolling
Nancy Twomey
Stacy Steele
Lance Anderson
Victoria Beach
Mayor Pro Tem Delves and Councilmember Dramov both voiced support for funding See Monterey at the requested amount, noting that the presentation by Mr. O’Keefe helped clarify how funds are spent, though Dramov acknowledged concerns regarding overtourism.

Councilmembers Buder and Baron noted residents' frustrations regarding visitor volume and overmarketing. Councilmember Buder noted flat hotel occupancy rates and suggested establishing clear performance metrics for marketing partners before the next budget cycle. Councilmember Baron emphasized the impact of high visitor volume on residents, arguing that hotel occupancy should not be the sole metric for decision-making, visitors should not be viewed merely as revenue sources, and the community should welcome both local day trippers and overnight guests.

Mayor Byrne said that he is supportive of the City’s continued partnership with See Monterey and agreed with Buder’s suggestion to receive more metrics ahead of approving funding requests.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Delves to adopt Resolution 2026-052, Amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Adopted Operating Budget by funding See Monterey’s marketing request for $292,947, seconded by Mayor Byrne and approved 4-1-0-0 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Buder, Delves, Dramov, and Mayor Byrne NOES: Councilmembers Baron
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECESS
Council took a recess at 5:40 p.m. and returned at 5:52 p.m.

Item 12 - Receive a presentation on the updated Council Strategic Priorities list following the January 22nd workshop, and provide direction to staff
Acting City Administrator Brandon Swanson summarized where the Council left off on reviewing the Strategic Priorities list and confirming what priorities to keep, amend, or remove, and assigning priority levels to each.

Public comment:

Nancy Twomey
Maria Ruess
Victoria Beach
ATTACHMENT 1

City Council Special Meeting Minutes – July 6, 2026

Donna Jett
Maria Ruess
Stacy Steele
Laura Bolling
Cindy Lloyd
Kelly Steele
Council gave direction to update the goals under Strategic Priority #4 (S-4) Preserve the Village Character with priority levels as follows:

Design Review (P-4.1)
Goal Priority Level
Adopt updated Design guidelines and Zoning Code - Design Traditions 1.5 Project (City Council)
1 Certify LCP amendment for updated Design Guidelines and Zoning Code (Coastal Commission)
1 Reinstate the Design Review Board (DRB) 3
Complete Objective Design and Development Standards for affordable units (ODDS)
1 Housing Policy and Community Sustainability (P-4.2)
Goal Priority Level
Adopt ADU ordinance (City Council) 1
Certify LCP amendment for ADU Ordinance (Coastal Commission) 1 Adopt Housing Element amendment to move units from City lots (City Council) 1 Certification of Housing Element amendment to move units from City lots (CA State HCD)
1 Research policy options in response to accelerating population loss / loss of families with children
2 Implement the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element 1
NEW - Streetscape Plan for Downtown 1
Council gave direction to update the goals under Strategic Priority #5 (S-5) Provide Effective, Reliable, Responsive, and Friendly Government Services
ATTACHMENT 1

City Council Special Meeting Minutes – July 6, 2026

Process Improvements (P-5.1)
Goal Priority Level
Implement new permitting software, with focus on integrating Artificial Intelligence
1 Implement technologies to support routine staff tasks and free up time for enhanced customer service (combine with above goal)
1 Implement a citywide customer service program 1
NEW - Develop performance metrics, KPI’s, public dashboard 2 Public Access to Records (P-5.2)
Goal Priority Level
Scan and digitize all physical city records to make available online (resolutions, ordinances, etc.)
1 Council gave consensus direction to remove P-5.3 “Smart Village” Plan and it’s goal to expand free public wi-fi network to cover all parks and key public areas.

CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Pierik read the closed session item titles.

Public Comment:

Beth Bowman
Nancy Twomey
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6;
Agency Designated Representatives: Acting Assistant City Administrator Marisa Bermudez, Police Chief Todd Trayer, and Zachery Lopes, Burke Williams & Sorensen; Employee Organization: General Employees Unit, an Affiliated Unit of LiUNA, and Management Employees Unit, an Affiliated Unit of LiUNA
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:

Property: Sunset Center, San Carlos Street between 8th and 10th Avenues, Carmel-by-the-Sea (APN: 010-143-001-000)
Agency negotiators: City Administrator, City Attorney
Negotiating parties: Sunset Cultural Center, Inc.

Under negotiation: Price and terms of lease
ATTACHMENT 1

City Council Special Meeting Minutes – July 6, 2026

ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned to closed session at 7:15 p.m.

APPROVED: ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________ Dale Byrne, Mayor Nova Romero, MMC, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 1

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 7, 2026

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Byrne called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m.

Roll call: Councilmembers Jeff Baron, Hans Buder, Alissandra Dramov, and Mayor Dale Byrne were present in the Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Delves attended the meeting remotely via Zoom teleconference under Gov. Code 54954.3(B).

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Byrne led the pledge of allegiance.

EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
Volunteer/Non-Profit Spotlight - Point Lobos Foundation - Don Blohowiak, Vice President of the Foundation, presented on the non-profit's history and initiatives to protect, preserve, and educate about Point Lobos State Park, River State Beach, Carmel Meadows, and Monastery Beach.

Presentation on the Role of the City Clerk - City Clerk Nova Romero gave a presentation on the role of the City Clerk. Mayor Byrne presented a Shining Star Award to recognize the City Clerk.

PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Karen Ferlito
William Kargas
Fred Kern
Maria Ruess
Lance Anderson
Leah Beets

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Acting City Administrator - Thanked Anna Ginette for her hard work as Community Planning and Building Director upon her departure, and introduced Brad Evanson as Interim Director. He announced that the City Council discussed in closed session renewing and extending the Sunset Center’s lease and partnership with the City.

City Attorney Announcements - no announcements from Closed Session.

ATTACHMENT 2

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – July 7, 2026

Councilmember Dramov thanked Public Works for moving the sand on the beach to prepare for the upcoming storm season.

Mayor Byrne thanked Monterey County Pops for their wonderful concert on the 4th of July, and encouraged the public to support this worthy non-profit. He thanked the public for their well wishes for his wife Margaret who broke her arm, she’s recovering well.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 1 - Resolution 2026-053 adopting an Addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 6th cycle 2023- 2031 Housing Element Amendment; and, Resolution 2026-054 amending the General Plan by adopting the 6th cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element Amendment in compliance with State Housing Element Law.

Principal Planner Marnie Waffle presented the item, summarizing the amendment timeline and five core strategies, which included hotel-to-residential, downtown mixed-income, downtown live/work, ADUs, and religious facilities programs. She also reviewed the proposed housing sites inventory, requested direction from the Council, and addressed questions from Councilmembers.

Public Comment:

Nancy Twomey
Fred Kern
Tim Twomey
Maria Ruess
Donna Jett
Karen Ferlito
Carolyn Bardsley
Kristi Reimers
Victoria Beach
Peter Prows
Stacy S.

Acting City Administrator Brandon Swanson addressed some of the concerns raised during public comment.

RECESS
Council took a recess at 6:50 p.m. and returned at 7:00 p.m.

Councilmember Buder clarified public misconceptions regarding the AHA group's programs, noted strong community backing, and supported the amendment's adoption. Councilmember Dramov and Mayor Pro Tem Delves agreed and voiced support for adopting the amendment.

ATTACHMENT 2

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – July 7, 2026

Councilmember Baron dissented, arguing the amendment is unfit for Carmel, and noted that the amendment concentrates nearly all new units downtown. He remained skeptical of the programs' feasibility, calling them unrealistic and unlikely to yield more housing.

Mayor Byrne echoed Councilmember Baron’s comments, and clarified that he is not critiquing the AHA’s exceptional effort, but stated his preference not to amend the existing certified housing element. He said he supports exploring housing developments on municipal properties that include parking, or at least releasing an RFP for these sites to see what the possibilities are.

Motion by Councilmember Buder to Adopt Resolution 2026-053 adopting an Addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 6th cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element Amendment, and seconded by Councilmember Dramov and approved 3-2-0-0 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Buder, Delves, and DramovNOES: Councilmember Baron, Mayor Byrne
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilmember Baron asked the three members supporting the amendment to collaborate on revisions to reach a compromise that satisfies both sides. Councilmember Buder acknowledged this idea, but said because the amendment had been in development for an extended period, the window for making modifications had already passed.

Motion by Councilmember Buder to Adopt Resolution 2026-054 amending the General Plan by adopting the 6th cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element Amendment in compliance with State Housing Element Law, seconded by Councilmember Dramov and approved 3- 2-0-0 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Buder, Delves, and DramovNOES: Councilmember Baron, Mayor Byrne
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECESS
Council took a recess at 8:02 pm and returned at 8:29 pm. After the recess the Council moved to item #3, followed by items #5, #6, and then #2 and #4.

ORDERS OF BUSINESS
Item 3 - Discuss Primary Arguments In Favor of Ballot Measures for Transient Occupancy Tax and Transactions and Use Tax (Sales) and Approve by Motion the Proposed Primary Arguments or Provide Other Direction
City Attorney Pierik gave a presentation of the two draft ballot measure arguments and asked for Council direction.

ATTACHMENT 2

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – July 7, 2026

Public Comment:

Nancy Twomey
Lance Wills
Stacy S.

Maria Ruess
Councilmember Dramov suggested changing "exempt" to "tax-exempt" in the TUT ballot argument for clarity. City Attorney Pierik noted that if the County counts "tax-exempt" as two words, the City could revert to "exempt" without further Council approval. He also advised replacing placeholder letters "X" and "Y" with underscores, since the County will assign measure letters after August 7th.

Motion by Councilmember Baron to adopt the TOT Ballot Measure language as proposed seconded by Councilmember Dramov, and approved 5-0-0-0 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Baron, Buder, Delves, Dramov, and Mayor Byrne NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by by Councilmember Baron to adopt the TUT (sales tax) Ballot Measure language as proposed, with the amendment to change the word “exempt” to “tax-exempt”, seconded by Councilmember Dramov, and approved 5-0-0-0 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Baron, Buder, Delves, Dramov, and Mayor Byrne NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Item 5 - City Attorney update regarding executive recruitment firm selection process for a City Administrator and provide direction to staff
Acting Assistant City Administrator Marisa Bermudez summarized the item and asked for Council direction.

Public comment:

Maria Ruess
Kelly Brezoczky
Council discussed possible options for the executive recruitment firm selection process. Council reached a consensus to have staff narrow the proposals received to the top three firms, and invite the top three firms for 20-minute Zoom interviews during a public meeting in August.

ATTACHMENT 2

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – July 7, 2026

Motion by Councilmember Baron directing staff to review the submitted proposals and select the top three firms, and invite these three firms to participate in Zoom interviews with the Council, up to 20 minutes each, during a future open Council Meeting, at a date to be determined, seconded by Mayor Byrne, and approved 5-0-0-0 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Baron, Buder, Delves, Dramov, and Mayor Byrne NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Item 6 - Update and Request for Direction Regarding Architectural Services for the New Police and Public Works Facilities Project
Administrative Analyst Tom Ford provided an overview of the request for proposals (RFP) process to date, highlighting completed and upcoming milestones. He requested Council guidance on several key areas, including how to conduct interviews with the top four firms, the execution of a "Carmel context" rendering exercise, and the project timeline. He also sought direction on whether to engage an municipal funding expert to present various financing mechanisms for the project to Council at a future meeting.

Public comment:

Andi Carr
Nancy Twomey
Maria Ruess
Council discussed the process for selecting an architectural firm for the Police Department/Public Works Building project.

By majority consensus, Council directed the ad hoc committee to:

1. Interview the four highest-ranked firms and return to the full Council with a recommendation of one firm.

2. Proceed without a public “Carmel context” rendering exercise.

3. Continue with the established project timeline.

4. Schedule a municipal funding expert to present to the Council in early 2027.

PUBLIC HEARING
Item 2 - Consideration of Adoption of Fee Schedule Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, including updating fees citywide, Community Planning and Building, Public Safety, and Public Works; and Discussion and Direction regarding a Fee Waiver Policy Public comment:

None
ATTACHMENT 2

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – July 7, 2026

Due to the late hour, Council discussed continuing this item to a future date.

Motion by Councilmember Baron to continue this item to a date certain of August 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., seconded by Councilmember Buder, and approved 5-0-0-0 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Baron, Buder, Delves, Dramov, and Mayor Byrne NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

ORDERS OF BUSINESS
Item 4 - Discussion and Direction on Financial Stewardship Workgroup ad hoc Due to the late hour, Council discussed continuing this item to a future date.

Motion by Councilmember Baron to continue this item to a date certain of August 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., seconded by Councilmember Buder, and approved 5-0-0-0 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Baron, Buder, Delves, Dramov, and Mayor Byrne NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None

ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m.

APPROVED: ATTEST:
______________________________ ____________________________ Dale Byrne, Mayor Nova Romero, MMC, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 2

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
City Council
Staff Report
August 3, 2026

CONSENT AGENDA
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Nova Romero, City Clerk
APPROVED BY: Brandon Swanson, Acting City Administrator SUBJECT: June 2026 Monthly Reports
RECOMMENDATION:

Review and receive monthly reports.

BACKGROUND / SUMMARY:

This is a monthly series of reports:
• City Administrator Contract Log
• Community Planning and Building Department Reports
• Police, Fire, and Ambulance Reports
• Public Records Act Requests
• Public Works Department Reports
FISCAL IMPACT:

None for this action.

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

None for this action.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. City Administrator Contract Log - June 2026

2. Community Planning and Building Department Reports - June 2026

3. Fire and Ambulance Report - June 2026

4. Public Records Act Requests - June 2026

5. Public Works Director's Report - May 2026

City Administrator Contract Log FY 2025-2026
(Contracts under $60,000)
June 2026
Date entered
Into Contractor Contract Amount Purpose
6/9/2026
Interwest
Consulting
Group
up to $59,999 for work June
9 - October 31, 2026 (up to
270 hours)
Interim Community Planning &
Building Director services
ATTACHMENT 1

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
Monthly Report
Community Planning and Building Department
JUNE 2026 – DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT
I. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

In June 2026, 51 planning permit applications were received.

II. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:

In June 2026, 3 business license applications were received.

III. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

In June 2026, 38 building permit applications were received.

IV. CODE COMPLIANCE CASES:

In June 2026, 42 new code compliance cases were created.

V. TRANSIENT RENTAL COMPLIANCE CASES:

In June 2026, 1 new transient rental compliance case was created.

VI. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

In June 2026, 29 encroachment permit applications were received.

VII. TREE PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

In June 2026, 24 tree permit applications were received.

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Shelby Gorman, Administrative Coordinator SUBMITTED ON: July 1, 2026
APPROVED BY: Anna Ginette, Director of Community Planning and Building ATTACHMENT 2

VIII. YEAR-TO-DATE TRENDS
Table 1 includes the following June 2026 totals:
• Planning Permit Applications
• Business License Applications
• Building Permit Applications
• Code Compliance Cases
• Transient Rental Cases
• Encroachment Permit Applications
• Tree Permit Applications
June 2026 totals are provided alongside June 2025 totals for comparison. Compared to the same time period in the year 2025, Table 1 denotes percentage changes in the year 2026.

Table 1
Permit Application Totals and YTD Percentage Changes

PLANNING BUSINESS

LICENSES BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE

TRANSIENT
RENTAL

COMPLIANCE
ENCROACHMENTS
TREE

REMOVAL &

PRUNING
2025 YTD
Totals 200 27 290 92 8 153 183
2026 YTD
Totals 252 31 308 188 5 158 147
YTD %
Difference +26.00% +14.81% +6.21% +104.35% -37.50% -3.27% -19.67% ATTACHMENT 2

Permit # Permit Type Permit Identifier Track Project Description Address/Location Date Received
Date
Approved
Status
26252 Planning
Permit
Revision
DR 26252 (Ulrika
Plaza)
Minor modifications to permit DR 20-350 SW Corner Dolores & 5th Pending Assignment
26251 Design Study DS 26251 (Fradin) Add chimney cap cover copper 26" height x 37 1/2" long width 23 1/2"
NW Corner Torres and 1st Pending
Assignment
26250 Bench
Dedication
BD 26250 (Jack Soper) north of restrooms on south
end of scenic
6/30/2026 Pending
Assignment
26249 Design Study DS 26249 (Thomas) One Tear off existing wood shingle roof and install 1/2 OSR plywood and a new metal roof; color will be medium bronze Carmelo 2 SW 4th Pending
Assignment
26247 Historic
Evaluation
HE 26247 (Hyatt) Historical Determination Dolores St 2 SE 12th Ave 6/29/2026 Pending Assignment
26246 Notice of
Exempt Work
EW 26246 (Galvez) Paint house "Urbane Bronze" (SW 7048) by Sherwin Williams with black trim
SE Corner 4th & Torres St 6/29/2026 6/29/2026 Approved
26245 Preliminary
Site
Assessment
PSA 26245 (Spidell) PSA- remodel San Carlos 2 NW of Santa Lucia
Pending
Assignment
26244 Planning
Permit
Revision
DS 26244 (Zigner) One Replace (e) front porch Santa Rita 5 NW 4th 6/29/2026 In Review 26243 Sign SI 26243 (Intima
European Lingerie)
Incomplete
Submission
26242 Design Study DS 26242 (Moon) One Remove the existing cedar shake roof and install reclaimed flat clay roof tile on the historic post-adobe cottage and detached garage. (See attached photos.) The proposed
roofing material of reclaimed flat clay tile, rather than newly manufactured tile, has been intentionally selected as an authentic material that exhibits natural weathering, color variation, and texture. (See attached photo.) The flat clay tile provides a low-profile appearance that is compatible with the scale and character of a modest cottage while improving longterm durability and fire resistance for a property located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The historic 100 year old Carmel Art Association also has post-adobe construction and the same flat clay tile material as proposed for subject property. (See attached photos, page 2.) No changes are proposed to the building footprint, roof form, roof pitch, height, massing, windows, doors, exterior wall
materials, or architectural details. Existing copper or wood gutters and related flashing components will be retained and reused where feasible.

Carpenter St 4 SW of 3rd Ave 6/30/2026 In Review
Planning Permit Report
06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
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ATTACHMENT 2

26241 Temporary
Use Permit
TUP 26241 (Vesuvio) Welcome event for family and friends in celebration of upcoming wedding. Approximately 90 attendees at Vesuvio rooftop on Friday 7/10 from 1PM-5PM. Application is for amplified music. We would plug a playlist into speakers.

NW corner Junipero & 6th 6/24/2026 In Review
26240 Notice of
Exempt Work
EW 26240 (Wolfe) Complete exterior repaint of home and detached garage (same color scheme)
San Antonio 2 SE of 9th 6/24/2026 Approved
26239 Sign SI 26239 (High Flow) Install one non illuminated blade sign Dolores Street between 5th and 6th
In Review
26238 Historic
Evaluation
HE 26238 (LaFace) Demolition of minor interior non-load bearing walls, kitchen addition of 162 square feet, removal of exterior wood trellis and raised concrete patio, interior remodel of existing kitchen creating a new master suite and bath and addition of new 226 square foot exterior wood deck
Carpenter 5 NE of 4th Avenue 6/29/2026 In Review
26237 Notice of
Exempt Work
EW 26237 (Wester) Replace existing cedar paling fence that is week and failing at numerous posts with a new redwood "good neighbor" fence; 6' in height w/ 1 foot lattice located on top. Exactly as the one illustrated on the the City of Carmel information handout. The fence will gradually "step down" as it approaches the front of the property. This is a side fence shared with the next door property.
4th 2 NW of Junipero 6/23/2026 In Review
26236 Coastal
Development
Permit
CDP 26236 (City of
Carmel-by-the-Sea)
Consideration of a CDP to allow vegetation management for fire fuel reduction within 100 feet of structures, on the four City owned parcels along 2nd Ave, directly above and
adjacent to Pescadero Canyon. The project is exempt
pursuant to Section 15304.i of the CEQA Guidelines - Minor Alterations to Land.

In Review
26235 Design Study DS 26235 (Layman) One Apply metal roofing over front of roof area over living room and garage. Approved plans call for Composite Asphalt - Autumn Blend. We are applying for Metal Standing Seam - Matte Burnished Slate
San Carlos 5 SW of 13th In Review
26234 Notice of
Exempt Work
EW 26234 (Gandzjuk) In-kind fence replacement of cedar fence with trellis top. 5006 Monterey St 6/22/2026 6/30/2026 Approved 26233 Design Study DS 26233 (CachiaCortis)One This is an addendum for BP240400 - Changes to shapes, sizes, materials of windows & French door. Addition of window 11, change to front door D1, to side door D2, to garage back door D9, garage front door D10, Arch D3, wall between
bathroom & hallway extended outward, Addition of solar
tunnels, skylight in bathroom is now solar powered, kitchen & laundry area layout, plumbing & electrical changes
Carpenter & 2nd In Review
26232 Historic
Evaluation
HE 26232 (Kitterman) Skylight installation. Carefully remove approximately a 10'x10' section of shingles above the living room. Existing plywood will be cut to create new framed opening extending down to ceiling to accommodate the installation of two new 25 1/2"x49 1/2" curb mounted Velux Solar skylights.

Santa Fe 4 NW of 2nd Ave 6/22/2026 In Review
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ATTACHMENT 2

26231 Design Review DR 26231 (Pine Inn) As Phase 1 of the Fire Sprinkler Upgrade for the Pine Inn Property and Retail Spaces, this Permit is to Provide New Screening for the New Fire Sprinkler Mechanical Equipment located on the Pine Inn Hotel Property which is Historically Significant and is included on the City's Historic Inventory.

Phase 2 and Phase 3 are Not Part of this Permit and Will Be Applied For in the Future. Phase 1: 1. At Lincoln Street:

Mount on the Exterior Wall of Retail Space #7 (the North Side of the Entry Courtyard) a New 45”H x 31”W x 23"D Wood
Cabinet with Wooden Louvered Lockable Door to House (1) New Backflow Prevention Device per Fire Sprinkler Installation Contractor and Accompanying Water Flow Alarm System.

Wood Cabinet Shall have Solid Wood Sides and Louvered
Lockable Cabinet Door to be Painted in Off-White Color to Match Existing Stucco Color. Folded Seam Metal Roof and Wood Cornice Details to Match Profile of Existing Retail Bay Windows in Courtyard and be Differentiated from Existing Pine Inn Exterior Cabinets by Being Painted a Light Cream Color to Match Existing Stucco Paint Color. 2. At Monte Verde Street: Create (2) New Access Doors with New White Painted Wood Vertical Picket Screening to Match Existing Guardrailing Above with Smaller Spacing for (1) New Backflow Prevention Device per Fire Sprinkler Installation Contractor in Existing Planting Bed on the South Side of the Existing Walkway to the Mechanical Room. Remove Existing White
Plastic Screening Covering Existing Gas Meters and Install with New Removable White Painted Wood Vertical Picket
Screening to Match Existing Guardrailing Above with Smaller NE Corner of Monte Verde and
Ocean Ave
Closed
26230 Design Study DS 26230 (Peavey) One Landscape project installation 10'x10' for stepping stone patio with gravel between stones. Natural gas firepit. Replacing existing driveway 12'x12' with paver material
Torres 5 NE 6th 6/19/2026 In Review
26229 Design Study DS 26229 (Bair) Two addition and remodel to existing house, new detached ADU, new detached garage
Santa Fe 2 SW of 2nd Ave Incomplete
Submission
26228 Sign SI 26228 (Continuum) Sign Mission St 6/25/2026 In Review 26227 Historic
Evaluation
HE 26227 (Bonner) Initial historic evaluation 25905 Junipero St 6/18/2026 In Review 26226 Design Study DS 26226 (Iwata) Streamlined This approval of Design Study DS 26226 (Iwata) authorizes a replacement of an existing shake roof with a metal standing seam roof (Sheffield Metals; "Cor-Ten AZP Raw") located at SE Corner Santa Fe & 4th in the R-1 District and, APN:
010037016000 as depicted in the plans stamped approved by Community Planning and Building Department on unless
modified by the conditions of approval contained herein.

SE Corner Santa Fe & 4th 6/22/2026 6/22/2026 Approved
26225 Preliminary
Site
Assessment
PSA 26225 (Garfinkel) Renovation of and addition to the existing single-family residence. Demolition of the existing guest house. New
construction of a detached one-car garage.

Lincoln St. 2 SE 12th In Review
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ATTACHMENT 2

26224 Design Study DS 26224 (Yagen) One Replace 3 windows and 2 sliding glass doors, remodel guest bath, remove existing window and replace with French door, replace existing balcony wall with glass railing, repair/ replace balcony decking, update exterior lights, paint exterior, replace garage door
San Antonio 2 NE of 9TH 6/30/2026 In Review
26223 Design Study DS 26223 (Frazier) One PROPOSED 170 SQ FT ADDITION TO EXISTING SFD NW Corner of Junipero & 12th In Review 26222 Design Study DS 26222 (Hendley) One Extend the back of the proposed garage by 2'-4" to accommodate our approved utility sink
Mission St 2 SE of 13th In Review
26221 Design Study DS 26221 (Hemming) One Site coverage, planting, landscape lighting changes North Casanova 2 NW Palou 6/15/2026 In Review 26220 Bench
Dedication
BD 26220
(Wagenleitner)
Plaque only on existing bench:

Line 1: In Loving Memory
Line 2: Jack Wagenleitner
Piccadilly Park 6/10/2026 In Review
26219 Design Study DS 26219 (Hoskins) One Existing Residence to perform landscape improvements such as removing existing driveway and hardscape to replace with permeable pavers, new concrete slab for future spa, new grape stake fence, and small garden walls. No new planting or irrigation
Oak Knoll 4 NE of Forest,
Carmel
6/15/2026 In Review
26218 Municipal
Project
MP 26218 (Harrison
Memorial Library)
Renovation of Harrison Memorial Library. Work will include seismic, accessibility, building systems, and programmatic improvements.

Northeast corner of Ocean
Avenue and Lincoln Street
Incomplete
Submission
26217 Sidewalk
Vending
SV 26217 (Gelato by
the Sea, LLC)
6/16/2026 In Review
26216 Design Study DS 26216 (Prince) One Remove Existing Roof Deck and Replace with New Roof Deck. Monte Verde 3 SW of 5th 6/29/2026 In Review 26215 Historic
Evaluation
HE 26215 (Van
Brocklin)
Historic Evaluation Santa Rita 2 NW of 1st 6/5/2026 In Review 26214 Notice of
Exempt Work
EW 26214 (Twomey) Repair two sections of fence at the northeast corner of lot at 10th & Mission. Section 1 runs approximately 6' along the southern property line and includes replacing two 4" x 4" posts, 2" x 4" rails, and 6' x 12" x 1" planks. Section 2 restores prior grape stake fencing from the western end of Section 1 for approximately 14 ft. Grape stakes will taper in a northwesterly direction from a height of 6' (at the intersection with Section 1) to 4' near entry walk way at corner. In addition to the materials for Section 1, Section 2 materials will include two or three 4" x 4" posts, rails and 2" x 2" grape stakes. No paint.

NE Corner of Mission & 10th 6/5/2026 6/9/2026 Approved
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ATTACHMENT 2

26213 Design Study DS 26213 (Kavner) One THIS PROJECT SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE PROPERTY’S

STREET-FRONT AESTHETICS AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

WHILE DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTING TO THE UNIQUE,
HISTORIC CHARM OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA. THE EXISTING

DRIVEWAY WILL BE CAREFULLY RECONSTRUCTED USING

PREMIUM COBBLE FLAGSTONE, AND FRONT PLANTER BEDS

WILL BE BUILT-IN CARMEL STONE SPECIFICALLY SELECTED

TO COMPLEMENT THE HISTORIC BUILDING'S ORIGINAL

ARCHITECTURE AND HONOR THE VILLAGE'S DESIGN
TRADITIONS. IN COORDINATION WITH THE CITY'S

EFFORTS TO REPAIR THE ADJACENT STREET DRAINAGE

AND PUBLIC SIDEWALK, THIS UPGRADE WILL

SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND
NEIGHBORHOOD INFRASTRUCTURE FUNCTION.

FURTHERMORE, THE PROJECT INCLUDES A THOUGHTFUL
LANDSCAPE REDESIGN. EXISTING GROWTH THAT BLURS

THE BOUNDARY WITH THE ADJACENT HOTEL WILL BE
REMOVED TO CLEARLY DIFFERENTIATE THE PROPERTIES.

IN ITS PLACE, A CURATED, HIGH-CURB-APPEAL LANDSCAPE
WILL BE INTRODUCED, UTILIZING A VIBRANT "BEACHMEETS-FOREST" BOTANICAL PALETTE. THIS DESIGN IS INTENTIONALLY CRAFTED TO HARMONIZE WITH CARMEL’S

NATURAL COASTAL-WOODLAND AESTHETIC, CREATING A

WELCOMING, BEAUTIFUL, AND CHARACTER-APPROPRIATE

TRANSITION FROM THE PUBLIC WAY TO THE PRIVATE
PROPERTY.

CAMINO REAL 3 NW OF 9TH 6/5/2026 In Review
26212 Design Study DS 26212 (Rothacker) One Interior remodel of a SFD. The kitchen will be enlarged and updated with new cabinets and appliances. All bathrooms to be updated with new cabinets and fixtures. All new windows and exterior doors to replace single pane. Also included is the conversion of a 110 sqft covered porch into an interior mudroom, as well as a 54 sqft balcony into an interior
hallway.

Forest 2 NW of 8th 6/10/2026 In Review
26211 Design Study DS 26211 (Reinitz) One T1-11 exterior siding 16' x 16' wall and roof replacement Monte Verde 3 SE 9th 6/11/2026 In Review 26210 Banners BA 26210 (Sunset
Center)
Installation of 5 double-sided banner poles for 7 days from October 20, 2026 - October 28, 2026
Ocean from Junipero to Monte
Verde
6/3/2026 Incomplete
Submission
26209 Design Study DS 26209 (Kitterman) One Skylight installation. Carefully remove approximately a 10'x10' section of shingles above the living room. Existing plywood will be cut to create new framed opening extending down to ceiling to accommodate the installation of two new 25 1/2"x49 1/2" curb mounted Velux Solar skylights.

Santa Fe 4 NW of 2nd 6/15/2026 Corrections
Required
26208 Design Study DS 26208 (Sanborn) One Reduce existing concrete block retaining wall from 5'-0" high (including 12" h. footing) to 3'-6" overall height (including footing)
Forest Rd 3 SW of 8th 6/10/2026 In Review
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26207 Design Study DS 26207 (Nickell) One Replace stone pathway from fence to road w D.G.. Plant ferns mondograss in public area between path and corner where it is muddy to preserve soil from erosion and beautify area. All work on Lobos side of property.

NW corner Lobos & 4th 6/9/2026 In Review
26206 Banners BA 26206 (Monterey
Symphony)
Installation of 5 double-sided banner poles for 10 days from February 13, 2027 - February 22, 2027 for the Monterey
Symphony's February Concerts; permitted to increase to 10 double-sided banners on Ocean Ave and 2 double-sided
banners at the Sunset Center, utilizing all stanchions, from February 18, 2027 to February 22, 2027.

Ocean from Junipero to Monte
Verde
6/1/2026 6/1/2026 Approved
26205 Banners BA 26205 (Monterey
Symphony)
Installation of 5 double-sided banner poles for 10 days from October 10, 2026 - October 19, 2026 for the Monterey
Symphony's October Concerts.; permitted to increase to 10 double-sided banners on Ocean Ave and 2 double-sided
banners at the Sunset Center, utilizing all stanchions, from October 14, 2026 to October 19, 2026.

Ocean from Junipero to Monte
Verde
6/1/2026 6/1/2026 Approved
26204 Banners BA 26204 (Monterey
Symphony)
Installation of 10 double-sided banner poles for 10 days from May 15, 2027 - May 24, 2027 for the Monterey Symphony's May Concerts
Ocean from Junipero to Monte
Verde
6/1/2026 6/1/2026 Approved
26203 Banners BA 26203 (Monterey
Symphony)
Installation of 10 double-sided banner poles for 10 days from April 10, 2027 - April 19, 2027 for the Monterey Symphony's April Concerts
Ocean from Junipero to Monte
Verde
6/1/2026 6/1/2026 Approved
26202 Banners BA 26202 (Monterey
Symphony)
Installation of 10 double-sided banner poles for 10 days from March 13, 2027 - March 22, 2027 for the Monterey
Symphony's March Concerts
Ocean from Junipero to Monte
Verde
6/1/2026 6/1/2026 Approved
26201 Banners BA 26201 (Monterey
Symphony)
Installation of 10 double-sided banner poles for 10 days from November 14, 2026 - November 23, 2026 for the Monterey
Symphony's November Concerts
Ocean from Junipero to Monte
Verde
6/1/2026 6/1/2026 Approved
Total Records: 51 7/1/2026
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ATTACHMENT 2

Entity # Application
Type
Business Name Business Description Location Date
Received
Date
Approved
Status
26031 New Business Golf Professional Services Golf professional services, swing analysis, services concerning golf instruction, golf
improvement
5th & Lincoln In Review
26030 Ownership
Change
Carmel Honey Company Selling honey and honey-related products Mission & Ocean 6/3/2026 In Review 26029 Ownership
Change
Carmel Retail Property
Owner, LLC
Shopping center Ocean Avenue & Mission 6/1/2026 In Review Total Records: 3 7/1/2026
06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
Business License Report
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ATTACHMENT 2

Permit # Date
Submitted
Date
Approved
Project Description Valuation Permit Type Property Location 260308 6/30/2026 INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING RESIDENCE,

INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS,

NEW PLASTER AND WOOD SIDING, REMOVAL OF A

PORTION OF THE EXISTING ROOF STRUCTURE, AND
REPLACEMENT OF ROOFING MEMBRANE.
600,000 Building Santa Fe 4 SW of 4th
260307 6/30/2026 6/30/2026 Paint interior walls, interior trim, and refinish existing hardwood floors.
0 Exempt Work Ocean 2 SE of Monte Verde
260306 6/30/2026 6/30/2026 Remove and replace water heater - Install Bradford White 50 gallon gas heater
2,500 Plumbing Lincoln 5 SE of 13th
260305 6/30/2026 2 batteries (27kwh) + EV charger 22,000 Electrical Guadalupe 2 SE of 3rd 260304 6/30/2026 Replacement in kind of 140 SF wood deck, wood structure and handrail.
30,000 Building Junipero 2 SW of 5th
260303 6/25/2026 Install new roof mounted 4.32 kW solar system, 12 Panasonic PV modules, 12 Enphase microinverters.
13,000 Electrical NW Corner of Carpenter & 5th
260302 6/24/2026 6/25/2026 Tear off (e) wood shake roof. Install new underlayment and new Brava Synthetic Shake multi-width roof in the color "Natural Cedar".
86,845 Building Casanova 4 NE of 11th
260301 6/24/2026 6/24/2026 Relocate PG&E electrical service meter to the other side of house, replace panel.
1,500 Electrical Mission 2 SE of 9th
260300 6/23/2026 Add 11' x 7' gunite spa & entry steps inside pool. Replace tile, pebble finish, automatic cover, pool equipment(including heat pump + gas heater).
179,171 Building Scenic 4 SE of 8th
260299 6/23/2026 Front porch framing repair work. Existing posts and portion of the room frame are rotten and to be repalced.
6,000 Building 3050 Rio Road
260298 6/23/2026 6/23/2026 Remove existing roof and install CertainTeed Landmark TL roof in color "Country Gray".
15,500 Roofing NW Corner of Torres & 8th
260297 6/23/2026 Remove (e) cedar shake roof. Install 5/8" CDX plywood, two layers of W.R. Grace Ice & Water Shield, one layer of 350 paragon mineral surfaced rolled roofing. Install flat
reclaimed clay tile roof covering.
75,000 Building Carpenter 4 SW of 3rd
260296 6/22/2026 6/22/2026 Tear off existing wood shake roof and install new Cedur shake class "A" synethic roof in color "Walden".
193,200 Roofing Guadalupe 2 NW of 3rd
Building Permit Report
06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
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ATTACHMENT 2

260295 6/22/2026 Interior remodel of existing SFR to convert an existing bedroom into master bath and closet. Covert (e) closet in master bedroom to cabinetry. Covert (e) half bath into
closet, (e) family room into a guest bedroom, and an office and a guest bathroom by adding interior walls. Convert (e) bathroom into a butler's pantry. Reconfigure the laundry room. Remodel the kitchen.
30,000 Building 25905 Junipero St
260294 6/22/2026 Kitchen and bathroom remodel including replacement of cabinets, countertops, fixtures, flooring, enlarged kitchen window opening, tankless water heater relocation, and
associated electrical and plumbing work. No change to
building footprint
147,926 Building NW Corner of Torres & 8th
260293 6/22/2026 6/22/2026 Removal of existing furnace Installing new Mitsubishi model# MXZ-2D20NL, BTU 20,000, 1.67TON.
16,600 Mechanical Junipero 3 NE of 8th
260292 6/18/2026 Installation of a water bottle refill station in the alcove between the restrooms.
2,500 Plumbing NW Corner of Junipero &
Ocean
260291 6/18/2026 6/30/2026 Replace main electrical panel. 3,500 Electrical Santa Rita 2 SW of 2nd 260290 6/16/2026 Replace 3 windows and 2 sliding glass doors, remodel guest bath, remove existing window and replace with French door, replace existing balcony wall with glass railing, repair/ replace balcony decking, update exterior lights, paint
exterior, replace garage door
30,000 Building San Antonio 2 NE of 9th
260289 Replace section of sewer line on sidewalk 2,000 Plumbing NW Corner of 6th & Mission St.

Carmel
260288 6/15/2026 6/15/2026 Excavate walkway to spot repair 6" section of water line. 2,500 Plumbing Lincoln 4 NE of 7th 260287 6/15/2026 Addition of two Tesla Powerwalls inside of garage. 47,600 Electrical Guadalupe 3 SE of 2nd 260286 6/12/2026 6/12/2026 Replace leaking water heater - install Bradford White RG240S6N short 40 gallon water heater
2,500 Plumbing NE Corner of Casanova & 9th
260285 6/11/2026 6/30/2026 Repair southeast corner of bedroom and garage corner due to water intrusion.
3,000 Building SW Corner of Guadalupe & 3rd
260284 6/10/2026 6/10/2026 Remove existing shake roof and replace with new Cedarlite 600 light weight tile in color "Autumnwood", 7/16 osb, and 401 malarkey underlayment.
49,750 Roofing Santa Rita 3 SE of 2nd
260283 6/10/2026 6/10/2026 Replace main electrical panel from 100amp to 200amp. 3,000 Electrical Guadalupe 3 SE of 7th 260282 6/9/2026 Remodel of an existing house to accommodate construction of new ADU above garage. Create new laundry room.
2,000 Building Trail View 2 SE of Flanders Way
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ATTACHMENT 2

260281 6/9/2026 Existing Residence to perform landscape improvements that include remove existing driveway and other non permeable hardscape to replace with new permeable paving. Additional work would be new grape stake fencing, concrete pad for future above ground spa, and new low garden walls. No new planting.
30,000 Building Oak Knoll 4 NE of Forest
260280 6/9/2026 6/9/2026 Repair and reroof of existing slate roof. Install a waterproof barrier and reinstall of “like-for-like” slate tile roof, also repair all gutters and facia boards like for like
38,000 Building Forest 2 NW of 8th
260279 6/5/2026 6/5/2026 Tear off Existing Wood Shakes roof system, Install new Brava Synthetic Shake roof system in color "Canyon Gray". 65,000 Roofing Camino Real 2 SW of Ocean
260278 6/5/2026 Expansion of existing restaurant into adjacent space as a new lounge and additional bar for Char Steakhouse.
80,000 Building Dolores 3 SW of Ocean
260277 6/4/2026 Garage conversion single bay to an ADU. 55,000 Building San Antonio 2 SE of 7th 260276 6/3/2026 Demolish existing garage. Rebuild new 364sf garage with a new 498sf ADU above.
150,000 Building Casanova 5 SW of 9th
260275 6/2/2026 6/5/2026 Remove existing shake roof and install new CeDur Synthetic Heavy Shake roof system in color "Walden" to main house and attached garage.
63,580 Roofing SW Corner of San Antonio &
10th
260274 6/2/2026 6/9/2026 Remove and replace existing bitumen roofing system. Install insulation board and modified bitumen cap sheet to match existing. Replace drip edge, roof nosing, roof hacks, and damaged T&G dry rot at roof overhang. Affected interior exposed ceiling to be painted to match existing color.
30,000 Roofing NW Corner of Casanova & 11th
260273 6/2/2026 6/2/2026 Remove existing shake pitched roof and T&G flat roof.

Replace with new wood shake roof and new TPO with gravel ballast finish.
39,000 Building Torres 4 SW of 10th
260272 6/1/2026 6/2/2026 Re-roof over new sheathing with class A title 24 cool roofing CertainTeed Presidential TL composition shingles in color "Autumn Blend".
43,000 Roofing Carmelo 7 NW of 4th
260271 6/1/2026 6/1/2026 Pressure wash exterior building and paint the exterior eaves and trim the same color to match existing.
0 Exempt Work NE Corner of Junipero & 4th
Total Records: 38 7/1/2026
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ATTACHMENT 2

Case # Case Date Status Location Problem Description Date Received
Date Closed
26188 6/30/2026 Open Santa Rita 4 SE of 2nd (248
Santa Rita)
Strong stench coming from waste accumulation
that is reaching adjacent properties; interfering
with comfortable enjoyment of life and property.
6/21/2026
26187 6/30/2026 Open Guadalupe 2 NW of 3rd Cladding removal; exceeding scope of permitted reroof. BP 260296 (Moriarty)
6/30/2026
26186 6/30/2026 NW Corner Guadalupe & 6th Landscaping and rocks in the public right-of-way 6/29/2026 26185 6/30/2026 Closed Monte Verde 3 SW of 7th Gas-powered tool in use 6/30/2026 6/30/2026 26184 6/30/2026 Open San Carlos 2 SE of 7th Vents that blow exhaust onto adjacent residents. 6/26/2026 26183 6/30/2026 Open Lobos 4 SW of 1st Newly installed down spouts pointed toward neighboring property; water runoff concern.
6/30/2026
26182 6/27/2026 Open SE Corner of San Carlos and
5th
Leaking water pipe on north side of Chevron gas
station.
6/27/2026
26181 6/27/2026 Open SE Corner of Santa Lucia &
Monte Verde
"Open House" sign in public right-of-way 6/27/2026
26180 6/27/2026 Closed Forest Hill Park, tennis courts Pickle ball game being played 6/25/2026 6/27/2026 26179 6/27/2026 Open NW Corner of Mission & 8th Garbage bins stored for long periods of time in the public right-of-way.
6/23/2026
26178 6/27/2026 Open Lopez 11 NW of 4th Garbage bins stored in driveway and visible from the public right-of-way.
6/27/2026
26177 6/27/2026 Open Lopez 2 SE of 2nd Garbage bins stored in public right-of-way. 6/27/2026 26176 6/27/2026 Open SE Corner of Lopez and 2nd Garbage bins stored in public right-of-way; visible from street.
5/9/2026
26175 6/27/2026 Open Monterey Street 3 NW of 2nd
Avenue
Potentially unpermitted washer and dryer hookups on back deck.6/19/2026 26174 6/27/2026 Open No public bathroom 6/17/2026
26173 6/12/2026 Open Dolores 4 SE of Ocean Unpermitted use - selling coffee and ice cream 6/12/2026 26172 6/25/2026 Open Lincoln 4 SE of 3rd Tubes on flat roof directing water onto neighboring properties
6/25/2026
Code Compliance Report
06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
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ATTACHMENT 2

26171 6/23/2026 Closed SW Corner of Carpenter & 2nd "Open House" sign in public right-of-way 6/23/2026 6/27/2026 26170 6/23/2026 Open SE Corner of Guadalupe & 6th Building a fence without a permit; fence exceeds 6 feet.
6/22/2026
26169 6/20/2026 Closed NE Corner San Carlos & 13th "Open House" A-frame signs in the public right-ofway 6/23/2026
26168 6/20/2026 Open 5006 Monterey Street /
Monterey 4 SW of 2nd
Building fence without a permit; fence height in
front setback exceeds allowable limit of 4 feet.

Issued STOP WORK ORDER.
6/20/2026
26167 6/20/2026 Open Carpenter 3 SW of 3rd Bulky items left on side of the street when home was vacated 3-4 weeks ago.
6/17/2026
26166 6/18/2026 Open 2nd Ave 2 SE of Santa Fe Fence on south side of the property in back yard exceeds 7 feet.
6/17/2026
26165 6/18/2026 Open NW Corner of Junipero & 12th Potential illegal short-term rental 6/18/2026 26164 6/18/2026 Open Camino Real 3 SW of 13th Unpermitted stone work and stone planters installed in the public right-of-way
6/18/2026
26163 6/17/2026 Closed NW Corner of Junipero & 6th Loud music coming from the business that can be heard by adjacent residents. 06/09 - 06/19/2026
6/16/2026 6/27/2026
26162 6/13/2026 Closed NW Corner of Carpenter & 2nd Unpermitted "Open House" banner signs and Aframe signs in public right-of-way; excess A-frame signs
6/20/2026
26161 6/12/2026 Treehouse Cafe storm drain Neighbor compliant of restaurant wash water coming through SD to street. Val followed up.

Manager denies act. Evidence of small bits of trash
at the drain behind the restaurant. South side
drain has "leads to ocean" emblem. back drain
most likely funnels there, not to sewer. Based on
lack of evidence, Cafe received a last warning
NOV, next violation is a $1000 fine. Also entered
into IWORQ SW page #252268581
6/12/2026 6/12/2026
26160 6/9/2026 Closed NW Corner of Junipero & 6th Loud music coming from the business that can be heard by adjacent residents. 06/08/2026
6/8/2026 6/9/2026
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ATTACHMENT 2

26159 6/9/2026 Closed NW Corner of Junipero & 6th Loud music coming from the business that can be heard by adjacent residents. 06/05/2026
6/5/2026 6/9/2026
26158 6/6/2026 Closed Ocean Avenue 4 NW of San
Carlos Street
Full wooden pallet of product in the
sidewalk/public right-of-way
5/15/2026 6/20/2026
26157 6/6/2026 Closed Santa Fe 5 SE of Ocean "Open House" real estate sign in public right-ofway 6/6/2026 6/6/2026
26156 6/6/2026 Closed NE Corner of Monte Verde &
Ocean
Balloons at the front entrance of the store. 6/6/2026 6/6/2026 26155 6/6/2026 Closed NW Corner of Mission & 7th Outdoor speaker located in a planter adjacent to the public right-of-way
6/6/2026 6/6/2026
26154 6/6/2026 Open Lopez 4 SE of 2nd Garbage bins stored in public right-of-way. 5/9/2026 26153 6/6/2026 Open Lopez 3 SE of 2nd Garbage bins stored in public right-of-way. 5/9/2026 26152 6/6/2026 Open Lopez 1 SE of 2nd Garbage bins stored in public right-of-way. 5/9/2026 26151 6/6/2026 Open San Carlos 2 SW of Ocean Operating business without business license 5/8/2026 26150 6/5/2026 Open Lopez 5 SE of 2nd Garbage bins stored in public right-of-way throughout the week. (BP 250287)
5/9/2026
26149 6/5/2026 Closed NW Corner of Junipero & 6th Loud music coming from the business that can be heard by adjacent residents. 05/22 - 05/25/2026
5/22/2026 6/5/2026
26148 6/5/2026 Closed Lincoln 7 SE of 4th / Lincoln 3
NE of 5th
Unpermitted landscaping in the public right-of-way 6/5/2026 6/23/2026 26147 6/5/2026 Open Lincoln 5 SE of 4th / Lincoln 5
NE of 5th
Unpermitted "No Parking" sign 6/5/2026
Total Records: 42 7/1/2026
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ATTACHMENT 2

Case # Street Status Date Received Last Status Date Date Closed 26165 Junipero Open 6/18/2026
Total Records: 1
Transient Rental Report
06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
7/1/2026
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ATTACHMENT 2

Permit # Permit Type Date
Submitted
Project Description Property Location Date Issued Status 260158 Temp Ench 6/30/2026 Replacement of driveway approach and asphalt burm at street.
2981 Franciscan Way In Review
260157 Temp Ench 6/30/2026 Propose to perform work in conjunction with TEMP EN 260086 to replace sidewalk
section on Monte Verde St in front of
property.

Monte Verde 2 SE of 5th In Review
260156 Temp Ench 6/30/2026 Applicant to trench, backfill and install electric substructures. PG&E to trench and
backfill for enclosure install. PG&E to install
new underground service and enclosure.

PM# 35729440
San Carlos 3 SE of 1st 6/30/2026 Issued
260155 Temp Ench 6/25/2026 4'x2' concrete path in sidewalk, install new meter box.

Mission 2 NW of 6th 6/30/2026 Issued
260154 Temp Ench 6/23/2026 Placement of material loading vehicle in right of way.

NW Corner of Torres & 8th 6/30/2026 Issued
260153 Temp Ench 6/18/2026 Applicant to trench & backfill for SV3 & #1 enclosure. PG&E to trench & backfill for SV2
& #3 enclosure. PG&E to install
underground services & #3 enclosure. PG&E
to remove overhead service & #2
enclosure.. Previously approved permit
250158. PM# 35626615
CONDITION: PG&E will need to seal the
entire width of the street, extending 10 feet
on either side of the trench cut after their
final asphalt patch.

Scenic 6 SE of Ocean 6/30/2026 Issued
260152 Temp Ench 6/18/2026 Removal of a total of 93 trees and trimming of 546 trees for fire mitigation and clearing
of power facilities. PM# 8210320
Various Throughout City 6/18/2026 Issued
Encroachment Permit Report
06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
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ATTACHMENT 2

260151 Driveway 6/17/2026 New driveway access to private property. 2730 Santa Lucia 6/18/2026 Issued 260150 Temp Ench 6/17/2026 New meter box installation. Asphalt patch to meter box and 1'x1' patch below meter box.

Junipero 6 NE of 8th 6/18/2026 Issued
260149 Temp Ench 6/16/2026 Vegetation management will trim two trees for fire abatement. PM# 8210320
Intersection of Camino Real &
12th
6/17/2026 Issued
260148 Temp Ench 6/16/2026 Replace section of 4" sewer line under sidewalk.

NW Corner of Mission & 6th In Review
260147 Temp Ench 6/16/2026 PG&E to trench and backfill. PG&E to replace transformer and underground
service. PM# 35540377
Lincoln St & 7th Ave, Carmel 6/18/2026 In Review
260146 Temp Ench 6/16/2026 Closure of sidewalk and reservation of two parking stalls for demolition and
construction staging directly in front of the
construction project. Authorized
construction fencing to extend to edge of
sidewalk. Revised 7/26/24: Construction
parking closure to include one space on the
West side of Dolores, directly south of
Picadilly Park. CONDITIONS: 1) The
sidewalk closure shall be for authorized
construction times only, or when material is
in the right of way. Sidewalk shall be made
open to the public outside of working hours.
2) "Sidewalk Closed Ahead" signs are to be
posted and maintained at the sidewalk
intersections on Dolores at all times. 3) ALL

DUMPSTERS, EQUIPMENT, AND TRUCKS

ARE REQUIRED TO BE REMOVED FROM
THE SITE FROM AUGUST 14TH THROUGH
AUGUST 16TH FOR CAR WEEK EVENTS.

SIDEWALK SHALL REMAIN OPEN DURING
THIS TIME.

Dolores 4 NE of 7th 6/16/2026 Issued
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ATTACHMENT 2

260145 Temp Ench 6/15/2026 Applicant to trench, backfill & install electric substructures. PG&E to replace pole, install
underground electric service and install
overhead transformer. TREE TRIMMING
AND ROAD CLOSURE REQUIRED. PM#
35727261.

NW Corner of Carpenter & 5th In Review
260144 Temp Ench 6/15/2026 Applicant to trench, backfill, & install electric substructures. PG&E to remove overhead
service and install. Applicant to trench,
backfill, & install electric substructures.

PG&E to remove overhead service and
install underground service. PM# 35604037
Pine Ridge 3 NE of Forest 6/18/2026 Issued
260143 Temp Ench 6/15/2026 Trench across San Carlos for installation of new underground electrical service.

CONDITION: "Road closed ahead" signs
required on 13th and San Carlos, and on
Santa Lucia and San Carlos.

San Carlos 5 SW of 13th 6/15/2026 Issued
260142 Temp Ench 6/12/2026 Replacement of existing Public Sewer Pipe Work will be completed using pipe bursting
to limit digging in road. Some excavation
will still be required at pipe insertion
locations and existing building tie-in
locations.

Mission St (btwn 11th and
12th) – 340 ft pipe burst,
Santa Lucia (btwn Mission and
Dolores) – 420 ft of pipe burst
In Review
260141 Temp Ench 6/12/2026 4'x16' asphalt patch at both sides of the road.
13th 2 NE of Mission 6/16/2026 Issued
260140 Temp Ench 6/12/2026 28x8 asphalt patch across the width of Camino Real
Camino Real 4 NE of 13th 6/16/2026 Issued
260139 Temp Ench 6/12/2026 Access 13 existing poles, 7 existing vaults, 6 existing pedestals, and 1 existing power
supply for maintenance.

San Carlos and Dolores from
6th to 3rd
6/16/2026 Issued
260138 Temp Ench 6/12/2026 Maintenance excavate 1' x 6' lane closure, 1 day + restoration. PM# 47325870
Lincoln 3 NE of 11th 6/16/2026 Issued
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ATTACHMENT 2

260137 Temp Ench 6/11/2026 Applicant to trench, backfill & install electric substructures. PG&E to install overhead
transformer and underground electric
service. Tree trimming required. PM#
35718957
San Carlos 5 SW of 13th In Review
260136 Temp Ench 6/11/2026 Applicant to trench, backfill and install electric substructures. PG&E to replace pole,
enclosure and overhead electric services.

PG&E to install new underground electric
service and overhead transformer. ROAD
CLOSURE AND TREE TRIMMING REQUIRED.

PM# 35719362.

Monte Verde 8 SW of 12th 6/23/2026 Issued
260135 Temp Ench 6/10/2026 PG&E to replace poles, replace overhead transformer, replace overhead electric
services, and extend overhead primary.

ROAD CLOSURE AND TREE TRIMMING
REQUIRED. PM# 35715482
SW Corner of Torres & 8th In Review
260134 Temp Ench 6/10/2026 PG&E to replace pole. Road closure and tree trimming required. PM# 35620740
Carmelo 4 NW of 8th In Review
260133 Temp Ench 6/5/2026 Replace sewer lateral using pipe bursting. SE Corner of Torres & 4th 6/16/2026 Issued 260132 Driveway 6/2/2026 Remove and replace existing 532sf of asphalt driveway.
1st 2 NW of Santa Fe In Review
260131 Temp Ench 6/1/2026 Trimming 55 trees nearby power facilities for fire mitigation. PM# 8210320.

Rio Road In Review
260130 Driveway 6/1/2026 Widening the existing driveway to 14' max and install pavers to the driveway within the
City right-of-way.

Guadalupe 4 NE of Ocean In Review
Total Records: 29 7/1/2026
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ATTACHMENT 2

Permit # Permit Date Permit Type Location of Property Description Status Approved Date
26124 6/1/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning Ocean Ave 3 SE of Forest 1 Large Dead Coastal Oak Tree Approved 6/2/2026 26125 6/3/2026 1. Tree Evaluation NW Corner of Torres and 2nd 1 Oak; 1 pine Approved 6/23/2026 26126 6/3/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning SW Corner of Dolores and 1st (1) Oak, (1) Toyon cluster Approved 6/19/2026 26127 6/4/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning Guadalupe 3 NE of 1st, Carmelby-the-Sea, California 93921Either remove large Oak tree or remove large leader over hanging home
Approved 6/8/2026
26128 6/4/2026 1. Tree Evaluation San Carlos 3 NE OF 11th (brick wall)
Evaluate feasibility of extending garage 10 to
12 ft. New foundations would be 3 to 5 ft away
from trees.

In Review
26129 6/6/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning camino real 4 nw 11th pine pruning for safety or removal if possible In Review 26130 6/8/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning Monte Verde Street, 3 S/W of 13th Avenue
Evaluation of an existing non-healthy oak tree
structurally impacting the existing house.

Approved 6/8/2026
26131 6/9/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning Carmelo 3 NW of 13th 1 large oak tree, Front yard insurance Approved 6/16/2026 26132 6/10/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning Lopez, 3NW of 4th (soon 369 Lopez)
(1) Remove dead oak (second of conjoined
pair, previously had permission to remove both
but just did the fully dead half), (2) trim
redwood where rubbing against roof.\
Approved 6/15/2026
26133 6/10/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning Junipero 2 NW of 10th Two 12DBH Coast live Oak, Approved 6/10/2026 26134 6/12/2026 1. Tree Evaluation Carmelo Street 2 NE 4th Avenue evaluation of existing coast live oak treet In Review 26135 6/15/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning side yard of Junipero 2 SE of 10th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
93921
We are requesting permission to remove a
mature Monterey Pine
In Review
26136 6/15/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning Camino Real 3 SW of 4th remove two acacia trees on south side of property in backyard to help live oak get more
sun to grow. Prune the three Acacia trees on
South of property in front yard.

In Review
26137 6/16/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning Guadalupe 4 NW of 5th 1 15 inch pine Approved 6/19/2026 26138 6/18/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning SE Corner of San Carlos & Camino Del Monte
2 Monterey pines over 50 feet tall In Review
26139 6/22/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning SW Corner of Casanova & 11th 1 oak 28 in, 1 beech 25 in In Review 26140 6/22/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning Guadalupe 2 SE of 5th 1- 20 in Coastal Live Oak In Review 26141 6/23/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning NW Corner of Torres and 2nd 1 Oak; 1 pine Approved 6/23/2026 Tree Permit Report
06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
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ATTACHMENT 2

26142 6/23/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning Dolores 7 SE of 13th Please expedite this tree for immediate emergency evaluation. All other sections of the
tree extend over structures. The tree is
massive and a significant hazard. A single
extremely large section of an oak tree fell due
to rot at the base. All other sections are at
extreme risk of falling and should be assessed
for immediate removal.

Approved 6/24/2026
26143 6/24/2026 1. Tree Evaluation In Review
26144 6/26/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning Torres 4 SW of 8th Remove one 15DBH California Live Oak tree from the north side of the house
Approved 6/26/2026
26145 6/29/2026 4. Emergency Tree Work 26025 Ridgewood Rd 1 Monterey pine ~50' Approved 6/29/2026 26146 6/30/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning 2981 Franciscan Way 1-7' Oak Approved 6/30/2026 26147 6/30/2026 2. Tree Removal/Pruning Monte Verde St 1NE of 3rd Ave Carmel, CA 93921
Property has been evaluated for 1 tree removal
and 2 trees pruned
In Review
Total Records: 24 7/1/2026
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ATTACHMENT 2

*The performance goal for Code-3 (life threatening emergency-lights & siren) ambulance calls with a response time of 5 minutes or less from dispatch to arrival is 95%.

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
Monthly Report
Public Safety
June 2026

FIRE/AMBULANCE REPORT
Summary of Carmel Fire & Ambulance’s June Calls for Service.

FIRE/AMBULANCE PERFORMANCE MEASURE
The performance goal for Code-3 (life threatening emergency-lights & siren) fire/ambulance calls with a response time of 5 minutes or less from dispatch to arrival is 95%. For the month of June 2026, the fire/ambulance were able to meet those performance measures. The response time was 100% being under a five-minute response time with no code-3 calls over 5 minutes.

Total number of combined incidents for Fire/Ambulance: 82 [ (68 Carmel incidents) + (14 outside responses) ] = total with an average response time: 3:28 min. for Carmel Incidents and 7:27 min. for outside Carmel incidents.

Fire/Ambulance Calls Outside of Carmel
There were 14 calls for Ambulance response outside of Carmel-by-the-Sea with the highest total responses being in Monterey (5).

Code 3 Events Over 5 minutes = 0 out of 68 total calls: (All in Carmel-by-the-Sea)

SERVICE CALLS
None to report!
Attachments:

1. RESPONSE SUMMARY REPORT BY INCIDENT TYPE 27060 CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA Alarm Date From: 06/01/2026 To: 06/30/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Todd Trayer, Chief of Police
APPROVED BY: Brandon Swanson, City Administrator
ATTACHMENT 3

*The performance goal for Code-3 (life threatening emergency-lights & siren) ambulance calls with a response time of 5 minutes or less from dispatch to arrival is 95%.

This shows all calls for service for Fire/Ambulance within Carmel-by-the-Sea

2. CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA June 2026 Response Summary Report by Incident Type a. This shows a graph of the calls within Carmel-by-the-Sea, the average response time, and % under 5 minutes.
b. RESPONSE SUMMARY REPORT BY DISTRICT 27015 CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA FIRE AMBULANCE Alarm Date From: 06/01/2026 To: 06/30/2026 This shows all the calls for service outside of Carmel-by-the-Sea that our Fire/Ambulance responded to.

3. CITY OF CARMEL - FIRE AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT June 2026 Response Summary Report by District Type
This shows a graph of the outside districts, the average response time and % under 5 minutes

4. Countywide Map
a. This map was provided to show the current boundaries of districts for Fire/Ambulance response (shows the map for items 3 and 4 above).

ATTACHMENT 3

Incident Type Category Incident Type Alarm Date Incident Number Response Time Combined Address Cross Street Priority

BIG SUR
Noemerg Cancelled 6/26/26 4:55 PM 260626-MNT05003 0:03:00 47401 HIGHWAY 1 3 1 0:03:00

CARMEL HIGHLANDS
Medical Stroke / CVA 6/4/26 9:27 PM 260604-MNT04388 0:15:00 128 CYPRESS WAY 3 Medical Stroke / CVA 6/15/26 9:24 AM 260615-MNT04670 0:11:55 163 SPINDRIFT ROAD 3 2 0:13:28

CYPRESS
Medical Fall 6/5/26 12:12 PM 260605-MNT04407 0:05:36 26245 CARMEL RANCHO BOULEVARD 3 Medical Fall 6/12/26 7:54 AM 260612-MNT04591 0:08:09 26245 CARMEL RANCHO BOULEVARD 3 2 0:06:53

MONTEREY
Medical Altered mental status 6/18/26 6:32 PM 260618-MNT04772 0:10:26 1575 SKYLINE DRIVE 2 Medical Chest pain (non-trauma) 6/3/26 6:38 AM 260603-MNT04343 0:04:00 151 PARK AVENUE 3 Medical Convulsions / seizures 6/8/26 3:02 PM 260608-MNT04497 0:08:30 238 MONTECITO AVENUE 3 Medical Nausea / Vomiting 6/27/26 7:55 PM 260627-MNT05036 0:02:00 200 IRIS CANYON ROAD 3 Medical Psychological / behavior issues 6/13/26 12:52 PM 260613-MNT-04628 0:11:00 200 GLENWOOD CIRCLE 3 5 0:07:11

PEBBLE BEACH
Medical Other traumatic injury 6/11/26 4:41 PM 260611-MNT04575 0:13:58 2700 SEVENTEEN MILE DRIVE 3 Medical Motor vehicle collision 6/6/26 7:48 PM 260606-MNT04454 0:08:49 HIGHWAY 68 SFB MORSE DRIVE 3 2 0:11:23

SEASIDE
Medical No appropriate choice (medical response) 6/3/26 3:58 PM 260603-MNT04356 0:00:30 1513 FREMONT BOULEVARD 3 Noemerg Cancelled 6/21/26 1:48 PM 260621-MNT04850 0:05:00 1013 TWEED PLACE 3 2 0:02:45
Code 2 Calls 1
Code 3 Calls 13
14 Total Average Response Time 0:07:27

RESPONSE SUMMARY REPORT BY DISTRICT
27015 CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA FIRE AMBULANCE
Alarm Date From: 06/01/2026 To: 06/30/2026
Total # of Incidents
26 06 CFA Activity Report.xlsx 1
ATTACHMENT 3

District Response Number Average Response Time
Big Sur 1 3:00
Carmel Highlands 2 13:28
Cypress 2 6:53
Marina 0 0:00
Mid Coast 0 0:00
Monterey 5 7:11
Pacific Grove 0 0:00
Pebble Beach 2 11:23
Seaside 2 2:45
Total Responses 14 7:27
Total Code 3 Calls: 13
AMB 15 Response Times for Code 3
Calls ≤ 5 minutes: 100%

CITY OF CARMEL - FIRE AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
JUNE 2026
Response Summary Report by District Type
Big Sur
7% Carmel Highlands
15%
Cypress
14%
Marina
0%
Mid Coast
Monterey 0%
36%
Pacific Grove
0%
Pebble Beach
14%
Seaside
14% Big Sur
Carmel Highlands
Cypress
Marina
Mid Coast
Monterey
Pacific Grove
Pebble Beach
Seaside
S:\600-Public-Safety\601-Fire-Safety-Admin\601-05-Fire-Services-OtherAgencies\Carmel\CFA Reports\26 06 CFA Response Summary.xlsx 7/8/2026 ATTACHMENT 3

Incident Alarm Date Incident Number Response
Time Combined Address Cross Street Priority
Allergic reaction / stings 6/29/2026 3:00 AM 260629-MNT05077 0:04:13 CASANOVA STREET OCEAN AVENUE 3 Altered mental status 6/13/2026 2:31 PM 260613-MNT04627 0:02:24 LINCOLN ST 5TH AVENUE 3 Altered mental status 6/19/2026 6:51 PM 260619-MNT04805 0:03:51 3080 RIO ROAD 3 Animal bites 6/1/2026 4:23 PM 260601-MNT04297 0:00:15 JUNIPERO AVENUE 4TH AVENUE 3 Cardiac arrest 6/6/2026 11:29 AM 260606-MNT04439 0:02:42 7TH AVENUE DOLORES STREET 3 Chest pain (non-trauma) 6/7/2026 1:57 PM 260607-MNT04466 0:01:13 6TH AVENUE MISSION STREET 3 Chest pain (non-trauma) 6/10/2026 5:20 PM 260610-MNT04551 0:01:36 5TH AVENUE MISSION STREET 3 Chest pain (non-trauma) 6/30/2026 7:05 AM 260630-MNT05103 0:02:54 OCEAN AVENUE CARMELO STREET 3 Convulsions / seizures 6/13/2026 7:48 PM 260613-MNT04636 0:03:17 SCENIC ROAD 13TH AVENUE 3 Diabetic problems 6/23/2026 9:05 PM 260623-MNT04920 0:02:03 SAN CARLOS STREET 3 Fall 6/10/2026 4:32 AM 260610-MNT04537 0:01:47 6TH AVENUE MISSION STREET 3 Fall 6/11/2026 11:34 PM 260611-MNT04582 0:03:50 4TH AVE SANTA RITA STREET 3 Fall 6/17/2026 11:26 AM 260617-MNT04719 0:04:36 6TH AVENUE MISSION STREET 3 Fall 6/27/2026 1:07 AM 260627-MNT05016 0:04:38 SAN ANTONIO AVENUE 3 Heart problems 6/29/2026 8:52 AM 260629-MNT05080 0:02:05 JUNIPERO AVENUE 4TH AVENUE 3 Industrial accident / inaccessible incident / other entrapment (non-vehicle) 6/4/2026 10:35 AM 260604-MNT04362 0:02:07 5TH AVE DOLORES STREET 3 Medical alarm 6/9/2026 2:47 AM 260609-MNT04510 0:04:55 925 CARMELO STREET 3 Nausea / Vomiting 6/15/2026 7:27 AM 260615-MNT04665 0:02:59 JUNIPERO AVENUE 4TH AVENUE 3 No appropriate choice (medical response) 6/1/2026 8:41 AM 260601-MNT04279 0:01:21 JUNIPERO AVENUE 5TH AVENUE 3 No appropriate choice (medical response) 6/4/2026 8:13 PM 260604-MNT04386 0:01:49 5TH AVENUE SAN CARLOS STREET 3 No appropriate choice (medical response) 6/5/2026 5:36 PM 260605-MNT04415 0:03:33 OCEAN AVENUE DEL MAR AVENUE 3 No appropriate choice (medical response) 6/19/2026 1:13 PM 260619-MNT04797 0:03:45 SAN ANTONIO AVENUE 3 No appropriate choice (medical response) 6/20/2026 10:35 AM 260620-MNT04820 0:04:03 SCENIC ROAD 8TH AVENUE 3 Overdose 6/25/2026 10:47 PM 260625-MNT04976 0:01:27 SCENIC ROAD 9TH AVENUE 3 Sick case 6/5/2026 8:45 AM 260605-MNT04403 0:01:39 MISSION STREET 6TH AVENUE 3 Sick case 6/8/2026 1:38 PM 260608-MNT04493 0:02:28 MONTE VERDE STREET 3 Sick case 6/18/2026 8:28 PM 260618-MNT04778 0:03:06 CAMINO REAL STREET 3 Sick case 6/21/2026 2:01 AM 260621-MNT04841 0:04:17 SCENIC ROAD 8TH AVENUE 3 Sick case 6/27/2026 12:42 PM 260627-MNT05023 0:04:50 LOBOS STREET 2ND AVENUE 3 Stroke / CVA 6/9/2026 6:44 PM 260609-MNT04528 0:03:00 SE CORNER OF MISSION ST 3RD AVENUE 3 Stroke / CVA 6/11/2026 8:00 AM 260611-MNT04567 0:03:02 26180 LADERA DRIVE 3

RESPONSE SUMMARY REPORT BY INCIDENT TYPE
27060 CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
Alarm Date From: 06/01/2026 To: 06/30/2026

MEDICALS
26 06 Carmel Fire Activity Report.xlsx 1
ATTACHMENT 3

Incident Alarm Date Incident Number Response
Time Combined Address Cross Street Priority

MEDICALS
Stroke / CVA 6/19/2026 9:19 AM 260619-MNT04788 0:04:06 3RD AVENUE LOBOS STREET 3 Stroke / CVA 6/20/2026 6:52 AM 260620-MNT04818 0:04:06 LOBOS STREET 4TH AVENUE 3 Unconscious victim 6/5/2026 9:42 PM 260605-MNT04420 0:02:40 OCEAN AVENUE MONTE VERDE STREET 3 Unknown problem (medical) 6/25/2026 9:36 PM 260625-MNT04975 0:02:25 OCEAN AVENUE SAN CARLOS STREET 3 35 0:02:57
Carbon monoxide release 6/6/2026 10:52 AM 260606-MNT04434 0:04:50 LINCOLN STREET 8TH AVENUE 2 1 0:04:50
Citizen assist / service call 6/15/2026 7:44 AM 260615-MNT04666 0:00:03 SANTA FE STREET 2 Citizen assist / service call 6/23/2026 12:20 AM 260623-MNT04890 0:00:08 LINCOLN STREET 13TH AVENUE 2 Citizen assist / service call 6/5/2026 7:04 AM 260605-MNT04400 0:03:08 5TH AVENUE TORRES STREET 2 Citizen assist / service call 6/16/2026 6:25 AM 260616-MNT04688 0:03:41 MISSION STREET 6TH AVENUE 2 Citizen assist / service call 6/26/2026 12:03 AM 260626-MNT04978 0:03:45 4TH AVENUE SANTA FE STREET 2 Citizen assist / service call 6/26/2026 9:41 PM 260626-MNT05013 0:04:04 4TH AVENUE SANTA FE STREET 2 Citizen assist / service call 6/21/2026 1:12 PM 260621-MNT04848 0:04:51 MISSION STREET 8TH AVENUE 2 CO alarm 6/4/2026 4:14 PM 260604-MNT04376 0:04:18 SCENIC ROAD 10TH AVENUE 3 Fire / smoke alarm 6/22/2026 2:00 PM 260622-MNT04879 0:03:57 10TH AVENUE SAN ANTONIO AVENUE 3 Lift assist 6/12/2026 4:45 PM 260612-MNT04604 0:03:03 LINCOLN STREET 7TH AVENUE 3 Lift assist 6/23/2026 4:15 PM 260623-MNT04910 0:02:58 LINCOLN STREET 7TH AVENUE 2 Lift assist 6/23/2026 8:32 PM 260623-MNT04919 0:03:04 LINCOLN STREET 7TH AVENUE 2 Lift assist 6/30/2026 5:28 PM 260630-MNT05117 0:03:06 LINCOLN STREET 7TH AVENUE 2 Lift assist 6/9/2026 6:35 PM 260609-MNT04527 0:03:14 LINCOLN STREET 7TH AVENUE 2 Lift assist 6/26/2026 5:05 PM 260626-MNT05004 0:04:21 4TH AVENUE SANTA FE STREET 2 Lift assist 6/25/2026 1:13 PM 260625-MNT04963 0:04:27 4TH AVENUE SANTA FE STREET 2 Person in distress 6/9/2026 12:53 PM 260609-MNT04516 0:04:00 OCEAN AVENUE SCENIC ROAD 3 17 0:03:18
Accidental alarm 6/12/2026 5:00 PM 260612-MNT04605 0:00:59 SAN ANTONIO AVENUE 3 Accidental alarm 6/5/2026 11:31 AM 260605-MNT04405 0:03:28 MONTE VERDE STREET 3 Accidental alarm 6/26/2026 3:53 PM 260626-MNT05001 0:00:33 JUNIPERO AVENUE 7TH AVENUE 2 Accidental alarm 6/3/2026 2:27 PM 260603-MNT04352 0:04:52 CARMELO STREET 10TH AVENUE 2 Cancelled 6/27/2026 1:55 PM 260627-MNT05026 0:01:15 OCEAN AVENUE MISSION STREET 3 Cancelled 6/9/2026 6:46 AM 260609-064510MNT 0:05:00 925 CARMELO STREET 3 Cancelled 6/26/2026 6:47 PM 260626-MNT05005 0:01:00 MONTE VERDE STREET 2 Intentional false alarm 6/2/2026 8:01 AM 260602-MNT04314 0:01:00 CARMELO STREET 9TH AVENUE 2 Malfunctioning alarm 6/29/2026 8:12 AM 260629-MNT05078 0:02:29 DOLORES STREET 5TH AVENUE 3

HAZARDOUS

PUBLIC SERVICE

NO EMERGENCY
MEDICALS cont.
26 06 Carmel Fire Activity Report.xlsx 2
ATTACHMENT 3

Incident Alarm Date Incident Number Response
Time Combined Address Cross Street Priority

MEDICALS
Malfunctioning alarm 6/5/2026 12:23 AM 260605-MNT04392 0:03:16 MONTE VERDE STREET 3 No incident found upon arrival / location error 6/24/2026 7:21 PM 260624-MNT04944 0:03:17 CASANOVA STREET OCEAN AVENUE 3 No incident found upon arrival / location error 6/24/2026 12:42 AM 260624-MNT04924 0:05:15 CARPENTER STREET 2ND AVENUE 2 No incident found upon arrival / location error 6/16/2026 11:31 AM 260616-MNT04695 0:05:18 CAMINO REAL 4TH AVENUE 2 Other false call 6/4/2026 2:18 PM 260604-MNT04371 0:02:02 JUNIPERO AVENUE OCEAN AVENUE 3 Other false call 6/13/2026 7:25 PM 260613-MNT04635 0:02:44 LINCOLN STREET 7TH AVENUE 3 15 0:02:50
Code 2 Calls 20
Code 3 Calls 48
68 100%
Over 5 Minute Response Times Cause of Delay: Code 3 Responses Total # of Incidents
% Under 5 Minute Response Time
NO EMERGENCY cont.
26 06 Carmel Fire Activity Report.xlsx 3
ATTACHMENT 3

Type of Call Number Average Response Time
Fires 0 0:00
Medicals 35 2:57
Hazardous 1 4:50
Rescues 0 0:00
Public Services 17 3:18
No Emergency 15 2:50
Assisting Law Enforcement 0 0:00
Total Responses 68 3:28
Total Code 3 Calls: 48 58
Response Times for Code 3 44
Calls ≤ 5 minutes: 100% 14
AMB 15 In City Responses:

AMB 15 Out of City Responses:

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
JUNE 2026
Response Summary Report by Incident Type
AMB 15 Total Responses:

Fires
0%
Medicals
51%
Hazardous
2%
Rescues
0%
Public Services
25%
No Emergency
22%
Assisting Law
Enforcement
0%
Fires
Medicals
Hazardous
Rescues
Public Services
No Emergency
S:\600-Public-Safety\601-Fire-Safety-Admin\601-05-Fire-Services-OtherAgencies\Carmel\Carmel Monthly Response Report\26 06 Carmel Fire Response Summary.xlsx 7/8/2026 ATTACHMENT 3

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San Benito County
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Carmel
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Cypress FPD
Gonzales Rural FPD
Greenfield FPD
Mission Soledad Rural FPD
Monterey County Regional FPD
Monterey Regional Airport (Airport Property)
North County FPD
Pebble Beach CSD
South Monterey County FPD
Volunteer Fire Brigade/Company
Big Sur VFB
Mid-Coast VFB
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Beach Source: Agency Boundaries, LAFCO. SRA, CAL FIRE, 2018. Map prepared May 7, 2020. 0 5 10 Miles
Fire Protection Responsibility Areas
State Responsibility Areas
Local Responsibility Area (LRA)
State Responsibility Area (SRA)
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ATTACHMENT 3

#
Request
Date
10-day
response
14-day
extension Records Requested Requester Name Completed Notes 26-103 6/2/2026 6/12/2026
records regarding properties at:
7 Carmel Center Place, Carmel, CA; and
1 Sann Carlos Street, Carmel, CA
Any records on file for:
- certificates of occupancy
- building or demolition permits
- hazardous substance storage or release
- permits for the installation or removal of above ground storage tanks or underground storage tanks
- records for releases, including closure reports and
letters for above ground storage tanks or underground
storage tanks
- septic systems and water wells
Christopher Parker 6/16/2026
notified requester that "7
Carmel Center Place,
Carmel" is outside of city
limits and submit a request
to Monterey County. Asked
for clarication on where the
address "1 San Carlos
Street" is, since that is not a
valid address. No response
from requester as of 7-28-
2026
26-104 6/5/2026 6/15/2026
Archaeological study that may have been required on a
property in current review for this property with the APN of 01033100800.

Dale Gardon 6/9/2026 records sent.
26-105 6/8/2026 6/18/2026
- Emails between the Finance Department and/or
Finance Director and the Acting City Administrator
regarding signage installed at the Forest Theater, sent between May 1, 2026 and June 5, 2026.
- Any invoices regarding signage at Forest Theater for
signs installed between May and June 2026.

Pam Marino, MC Weekly 9/19/2026 records sent.
26-106 6/8/2026 6/18/2026
A copy of the current unclaimed property list maintained by the City, including but not limited to uncashed checks, vendor payments, refunds, deposits, or other outstanding obligations. If available, I request the records in a
downloadable electronic format such as CSV, Excel, or
other machine-readable file.

Nathan Garcia, Liberty Reclaim 6/9/2026 the record asked for does not exist.
26-107 6/8/2026 6/18/2026
any and all permits applied for or pending for the
property at the corner of Ocean and Lincoln, which
includes Dametra Café xandra swimwear and the former
Sades Cocktails— they from January 1, 2026 to June 8,
2026.

Parker Logan 6/9/2026 records sent.
26-108 6/9/2026 6/22/2026
Use Permits for:

1. Flaherty’s

2. Sade’s Cocktails

3. Dutch Door Donuts

4. Luna Cafe
Danny Hala 6/9/2026 records sent.
26-109 6/11/2026 6/22/2026
A copy of the report or overall site plan for the Dunes Restoration Project (landscaping the dunes with native
plants instead of ice plant), from Scenic/Ocean (North
Dunes) down to Pebble Beach. This study or report was
probably done around 2020-2023.

Jonas Rowe 6/16/2026 records sent.
26-110 6/12/2026 6/22/2026 Copy of building plans for Bashbar Parker Logan 6/16/2026 records sent.

City Clerk PRA Log
June 2026
ATTACHMENT 4

#
Request
Date
10-day
response
14-day
extension Records Requested Requester Name Completed Notes 26-111 6/12/2026 6/22/2026
all records, including executed contracts, purchase
orders, invoices, and solicitation/RFP documents for
products or services purchased from MomentumIoT,
Troon Golf LLC, Royal Truck, and Brandon Industries,
covering the past three years to present.

Woo Park, The Data Branch 6/12/2026 the record asked for does not exist.
26-112 6/15/2026 6/25/2026
copy of the election results from 2022 and 2024
(Councilmembers and Mayor)
Copy of the civil lawsuit against the City filed by Daniel Parker Logan Case # 24CV4000088, Jan. 5, 2026.

Cynthia Wills 6/15/2026 records sent.
26-113 6/15/2026 6/25/2026 Please send copy of the building plans for BP 260246 Parker Logan 6/15/2026 records sent. 26-114 6/15/2026 6/26/2026 Police report records John Keith 6/16/2026 Notified the requester that
police reports must be
requested and obtained from
the Carmel Police
Department. These records
are released according to
state law.
26-115 6/16/2026 6/26/2026 7/31/2026
RE: Contractor: Coastal paving & Excavating, Inc.

Project: Conglomerate Paving Project FY2024-2025
DIR Project ID: 20250607690

CERTIFIED PAYROLL RECORDS
Period: Start of work though today.
- List of Subcontractors/Subconsultants
- Firms Performing the Onsite Field Surveying and
Testing/Inspection Services
- Initial Bid Advertisement Date/Initial Contract RFP/RFQ Date
- Award Date
- Start Date
- Estimated Completion Date
- Copies of DAS 140 and 142 related documentation for
all applicable crafts
- Statement of Employer Payments (DIR Form PW 26)
- Funding Source(s)
- Copy of Proof of Publication
- Dollar Amount of Contract
- Project Location(s)
- Contractor License Number
- Copy of Payment and Performance Bond
- Copies of Errors and Omissions Policy
- Copy of Signed Contract or equivalent
- Inspector’s Daily Logs
- Copy of Notice of Completion (if applicable) or date on which work was completed
- Project Plans and Specifications (Drawings/Blueprints) Eduardo Estrada, Foundation
for Fair Contracting ongoing
First set of records sent on
6/16/2026. Extended
deadline to 7/31/26 for the
remaining documents due
volume of separate and
distinct records under GC
7922.535(c)(2). Second set
of records sent 7/22/2026,
Third set of records sent
7/28/2026.

City Clerk PRA Log
June 2026
ATTACHMENT 4

#
Request
Date
10-day
response
14-day
extension Records Requested Requester Name Completed Notes 26-116 6/16/2026 6/26/2026
HOFSAS HOUSE HOTEL- San Carlos Street, Carmel,
California 93923
copies of environmental records: may consist of fuel or chemical storage activities, drycleaner information,
compliance and inspection reports, septic system,
drainage and water quality, environmental enforcement
activities, brownfields, underground storage tanks, wells, solid waste, permitting, emergency responses to fires,
hazardous material responses, spills, and/or releases or observations noted during routine fire inspections.

Gayle Marshall, Targus
Associates
paused for
clarification
Sent email to requester on
6/16/2026 asking for
clarification of records
sought and a date range. No
response from requester as
of 7/28/2026
26-117 6/17/2026 6/29/2026
any emails between city staff members regarding
Outdoor Theater parking lot between the dates June 8
and June 17, 2026.

Pam Marino, MC Weekly 6/19/2026
Notified requester that
records exist but are exempt
from disclosure under Gov.

Code 7927.705, 7922.000
and not disclosed.
26-118 6/22/2026 7/2/2026
Name of Architecture Firm awarded a contract for
Bid/RFP # 2025-26-111825 - Architectural Services for
the New Police and PW Facilities Project
Madison Arancio 6/23/2026
No contract has been
awarded, notified requester
that no record exits.
26-119 6/22/2026 7/2/2026
a copy of the ADU list being sent to the state in the 6th housing element. I am told it has the addresses of ADU
units in Carmel that are currently being presented to the state as rentals.

Carolyn Bardsely 6/23/2026 records sent.
26-120 6/22/2026 7/2/2026 7/24/2026
any letters to the Mayor and Council regarding the
signage at Outdoor Forest Theater, dated between May
1, 2026 and June 22, 2026.

Pam Marino, MC Weekly 7/28/2026 records sent.
26-121 6/23/2026 7/3/2026
any open/outstanding building (open permits) or zoning
code violations for the property below:

San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
(Hofsas House Hotel)
Parcels: 010124014000 and 010124001000
Max Cates, Harkins & Cates
LLC 6/23/2026 records sent.
26-122 6/23/2026 7/3/2026 a list or info on the current police roster including the names and titles for all the officers in the organization Roy Hale 7/6/2026 records sent. 26-123 6/26/2026 7/6/2026
Copy of the use permit application submitted by Danny
Hala for the property on Lincoln and Ocean, called Max
and Mikes Creamery
Parker Logan 7/1/2026 records sent.

City Clerk PRA Log
June 2026
ATTACHMENT 4

#
Request
Date
10-day
response
14-day
extension Records Requested Requester Name Completed Notes 26-124 6/26/2026 7/6/2026
all purchase orders within the past 3~ years issued by
your agency within the date range above, across all
departments and offices if readily available/and or
existing.

If purchasing records are not maintained centrally, we
will gladly accept:
- Department-level or segmented purchasing data
- Any readily available reports
- Records grouped by department, where applicable
Fields of interest (where readily available):
- Purchase order number (or equivalent)
- Purchase date
- Vendor ID or name
- Department or issuing entity (if available)
- Line item description
- Quantity
- Unit price
- Total price
If your office does not use or retain purchase orders, we would be glad to narrow the request to whatever
combination of the following best reconstructs spending and contract awards for the past 12–24 months:
- PO register (PO #, date, vendor, description, fund/GL, amount)
- AP check register or payment ledger (vendor, invoice #, amount, date)
- P-Card transaction logs (cardholder, MCC/merchant,
date, amount)
- Or, in the absence of these, any records that include vendor names and prices
Cedric Tyson, The Data Branch 6/26/2026 records sent.
26-125 6/29/2026 7/9/2026
all records, including executed contracts, purchase
orders, invoices, and solicitation/RFP documents for
products or services purchased from ESS/ESI, Kokua
Education, Scoot Education, Zed Educate, and BuildEd,
covering the past three years to present.

Woo Park, The Data Branch 7/17/2026 no record exists
26-126 6/30/2026 7/10/2026
APN 009412017000 -
historical building, design, approvals, etc., for this site - 2424 Bay View Avenue, Carmel, CA
Cheryl Burrell, Anthony
Lombardo & Associates 7/1/2026
wrong jurisdiction - no
responsive records (location
is in Monterey County)
City Clerk PRA Log
June 2026
ATTACHMENT 4

# Request Date 10-Day Due
Date
Info Requested Requestor Date Completed Notes
2026-001 6/1/2026 mw 06/10/2026 C2234 Body Cam Discovery request
Chris Cain Law 06/09/26 mw fee paid email to Chris
Cain
2026-002 06/02/2026 mw 6/11/2026 Crime states CPRA CSULB email sent 06/02/26
refer to MCSO - out of
jurisdiction
2026-003 06/03/2026 SS 6/13/2026 CG2600142 Molly Sand 06/12/2026 SS Picked Up 2026-004 06/09/26 mw 6/19/2026 CG2600156 Ana Melchor 06/09/26 mw mailed redacted report 2026-005 06/10/2026 SS 6/20/2026 CG2600302 Lexis Nexis 06/10/2026 SS mailed 2026-006 6/10/2026 6/20/2026 datuin vs jeter ontellus subpoena email Nova frwd to Nova from Matt

CDF PCR
2026-007 06/11/2026 SS 6/21/2026 CG2600299 Amber Day 06/11/2026 SS Picked up (approved by Chief)
2026-008 06/11/2026 SS 6/21/2026 CQ1600266 Dept Social Service 06/11/2026 SS Emailed 2026-009 06/15/2026 ALI 6/29/2026 CQ1600266 DSS 06/15/2026 ALI Faxed 2026-010 6/18/2026 6/28/2026 accident report 12/23/25 Lexis Nexis 6/18/26 MS accident not reported; rts
2026-011 6/18/2026 6/28/2026 CA2600208 Lexis Nexis 6/18/26 MS mailed 2026-012 6/19/2026 6/29/2026 CG2600339 Subedi, Sakshi 6/19/2026 MS picked up 2026-013 6/24/2026 SS 7/4/2026 CQ2600029 Aniqa Nasir letter mailed mw Denial letter mailed 2026-014 06/25/2026 SS 7/5/2026 CA2600336 Rebecca Lynne Sumiko Corley
Police Records Request Log
June 2026
ATTACHMENT 4

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CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
Public Works Department
May 2026 Report
Public Works Director
• The City’s budget has been approved by Council for adoption by July 1st. • Project Manager recruitment is on-going.
• Public Works Director recruitment is on-going.
• Public Works currently has 5 vacant positions: PW Director, Project Manager, Permit Tech, and 2 Maintenance Workers (one for Forestry, one for Street Maintenance) • We had a successful Earth Day/Arbor Day; planted 2 pines in Devendorf Park in April. • The city conducted a successful evacuation drill last May 30th and we had a good turnout from the residence, volunteer groups and external government agencies. • Forester & Assistant Forester are attending the annual International Society of Arboriculture conference at the end of April.

Environmental Programs
• North Dunes Project:
o Ice Plant Removal is completed for a section of North Dunes. Topes also removed acacia trees.
• Renewing 5-year Coastal Development Permit (CDP 16-315); o Continued working with consultants on Draft CDP for North Dunes Restoration for the extension approval.
o Planning Commission review by July/August 2026 and approval expected September 2026.
• MTNP Coastal Development Permit:
o CDP was approved on May 13, 2026. Planning department to file with County Clerk for CEQA Cat Exemption.
• Carmel Beach Sea Level Rise/Adaptation Project:
o Integral (Consultant) completed and finalized the Adaptation Pathway Report with comments from Planning Commission and Forest & Beach Commission. The report is now posted on the city website
• Hazards Policy:
o EMC submitted the draft and staff will take the report to F&B Commission in July and Planning Commission in August 2026.
• Stormwater:

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Shari Carlet, Acting Public Works Director SUBMITTED ON: May 2026
ATTACHMENT 5

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o We received the NOV from the Regional Water Board based on the recent audit.

Recommendations provide by the board are achievable and staff are working on a response letter due July 1, 2026.
• Plastic Bag Ordinance Changes:
o July 2026 CC Meeting Agenda- 1st reading in July.
o HF&H is presented at the May 5th Council Meeting with results of the recent survey about GreenWaste.
• Waste Management:
o Greenwaste rate increase was approved last week.
o HF&H is presented at the May 5th Council Meeting with results of the recent survey about GreenWaste.

Facility Maintenance
• The Janitorial Services contract is currently being processed, with a new service provider scheduled to begin on July 1.
• First Murphy House: Dry rot repairs are complete, the house has been fumigated, and painting is now in progress.
• Forest Theater: Electrical work and floor epoxy application have been completed. • HML: The heat pump and podium have been replaced, the window film issue has been resolved, and planning is underway for the local history wall project. • Fire Station: The sink has been replaced.
• Police Department: The secure lot gate installation is in final review prior to construction. • Sunset Center: Fire pump issues will be handled by the Sunset Center operator.

Street Maintenance
• Continued sweeping up sand at Del Mar (with track loader) • Re-tarped the 11th Ave Erosion area, added sandbags, and jetted the drain system in this area. • Worked on annual traffic marking painting throughout the city. • Provided Chips for the Big Sur Marathon
• Continued sidewalk repairs and name sign painting throughout the city Project Management for the Capital Improvement Program
Shoreline:
• CIP-Beach Stairs: Bids were received on May 15th.
o All bids were rejected due to arithmetic errors making all the bids non-responsive. The project will be re-advertised for rebid this week.
• CIP- 4th Ave Outfall & Sand Ramp: Completed the geotechnical survey. o When enough sand returns, Operations will rent a dozer to push sand up for temporary ramp.
• Priority - Emergency Repair of 11th Ave shoreline erosion:
o Engineer consultant scope of work being expanded for Scenic Pathway design/repairs and eroded bluff areas.
• CIP - EV Chargers / Panel Upgrade Project: Bids were received and contract being processed.

ADA compliance needs to be addressed.

ATTACHMENT 5

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Additional Capital and External Utility Agency Improvement Projects:
• CIP – Conglomerate Paving Project: Approximately 90% of the paving work is complete.

Remaining tasks include selected sidewalk repairs and the final micro-surfacing work. • An ADA ramp has been designed and will be installed next to the restroom at Scenic and Santa Lucia.
• ADA layout adjustments for the Del Mar Restroom are currently under review. • Utility Agency: CalAm and CAWD projects are complete, including paving. Some punch list items are still in progress, and permanent striping is tentatively scheduled for July. • Private Development: The Ulrika Project is ongoing, with periodic street closures on Dolores from 5th to 6th Avenues.

FY25-26 CIP Projects Competed:
• Fire Station Upgrade
• Forest Theater Stage
• Sunset Center Painting Phase 2
• ADA Upgrade Year 8 (Railing on steps at Devendorf Park) • Rio/Junipero Media
• Park Library Window Repair
• Yoga Center Re-roof
• Forest Plan Implementation Year 2
• Resurfacing Sunset Center Parking Lot
• Devendorf Park Improvements
• Sidewalk Repairs: Precision Grinding completed
Forestry, Parks, and Beach
• Refer to City Forester’s Report.

ATTACHMENT 5

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
Monthly Report
City Forester’s Report
Forestry, Parks, and Beach Highlights:

Carmel Forest Master Plan (CFMP):
• City consultant Dudek has finished review. We are moving forward with the drafting of a document.

Contractors:
• West Coast Arborists completed a task order to grind 31 stumps and immediately replanted 29 trees in the newly prepared sites.
• Community Tree Service: Removed 12 dead and dangerous trees, pruned 2 trees, and performed stump grinding and soil preparation for replanting at those sites. • Topes Tree Service: Removed 4 dead trees and completed stump grinding to prepare the sites for replanting.
• Biological consultant Denise Duffy & Associates continues nesting bird surveys for upcoming task orders and Fuel mitigation work.

City Staff and Crews:
• City Forestry Crew removed 12 dead, dying, or invasive trees, planted 8 trees, and pruned 12 trees providing clearance for roads and stop signs, as well as maintaining tree health. • Fire Fuel Reduction: City crew performed work around various sites in town, including limbing up trees and weed whacking.
• City landscape crew continues planting and watering of new trees. • City crew continues to collect logs left by PG&E’s recent work.

TO: Forest and Beach Commissioners
FROM: Justin Ono, City Forester
SUBJECT: April 2026 Forester’s Report
ATTACHMENT 5

2025 Permitted removals, pruning, and required planting Tree
permits
received
Tree
permits
Issued
Site
Inspections
Performed
Trees
approved
for
pruning
Removal of
Upper
Canopy
Removal
of Lower
Canopy
Required
to Plant
Upper
Required
to Plant
Lower
No room
for new
tree
Meets
Density
Rec.

Total
Number
of Trees
Required
January 29 22 5 14 8 13 9 14 1 1 23
February 15 6 1 6 3 4 0 2 1 1 2
March 31 20 7 12 7 13 13 16 0 2 29
April 24 17 6 12 5 12 6 12 0 1 18
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
2026 Totals 99 65 19 44 23 42 28 44 2 5 72
Historic permitted removals and required planting
Year
Permitted
removals
Removal
of upper
Removal
of lower
Replanting
Required
Replanting
of upper
Replanting
of lower
Replanting
%
Applications
processed
2021 204 81 123 135 81 54 66.18% 213
2022 149 82 67 85 48 37 57.05% 155
2023 324 211 113 223 164 72 68.83% 336
2024 231 110 121 231 118 113 100.00% 391
2025 222 102 120 160 72 88 72.07% 315
2026 65 23 42 72 28 44 110.77% 99
. Permit Information
ATTACHMENT 5

*Calendar year to date, stumps include contractors and will be updated upon completion of task orders.
*Numbers only represent correspondences received via the City’s website and do not incude live calls, voicemails, drop-in visitors, and emails sent directly to employees from residents, nor return calls and emails from staff.

City Forestry, Parks, and Beach Activities
ATTACHMENT 5

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
City Council
Staff Report
August 3, 2026

CONSENT AGENDA
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Jane Hogan, Accountant
APPROVED BY: Brandon Swanson, Acting City Administrator SUBJECT: June 2026 Check Register Summary
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the check register for June 2026.

BACKGROUND / SUMMARY:

The check register is a financial report generated from the City's financial system (Attachment 1). It categorizes checks by the responsible department or function, providing essential information such as the check number, vendor name, purchase description, check issue date, and the check amount.

Per the California Supreme Court's decision in the case of Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors v. Superior Court (Dec. 29, 2016) (2016 WL 7473802), the check register excludes the specific invoice payments for legal services incurred for pending and active investigations, pending and active litigation, as well as recently concluded matters. The Supreme Court has ruled that these specific invoices are protected under attorney-client privilege and therefore are not subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act.

The check register provides valuable insights into the City's financial transactions, ensuring transparency and accountability in our financial operations. The exclusion of certain legal services payments adheres to the California Supreme Court's guidelines, safeguarding attorney-client privilege. The contract balance information further enhances our financial transparency.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The check register summary for June 2026 totals $1,872,394.96.

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

Council ratified the May 2026 check register at the July 6, 2026 special council meeting.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. June 2026 Check Register

ATTACHMENT 1
June 2026 Check Register
Check No. Vendor/Employee Transaction Description Date Amount Department: 000 ___
57867 County of Monterey Auditor-Controller Citation revenue May 2026 06/05/2026 3,262.50 57993 See Monterey Mar-Apr TID 2026 06/19/2026 132,622.08 58004 Visit Carmel CHID Mar-Apr 2026 06/19/2026 339,772.16 Total for Department: 000 ___ 475,656.74
Department: 110 City Council
57980 Monterey County Business Council Membership current year 26-27 06/19/2026 500.00 58028 Mayon Capital, Inc Mail delivery service-July 2026 06/26/2026 5,500.00 Total for Department: 110 City Council 6,000.00
Department: 111 City Administration
57863 Cintas Corp 2 (First Aid) Replenish medicine cabinet 06/05/2026 156.06 57865 Comcast Cable service CH and PD 06/05/2026 68.76
57869 DLT Solutions, LLC Subscription Renewal Civil 3DGovt Single Use Annual Contr 06/05/2026 220.00 57874 Governmentjobs.com, Inc. FY26-27 Recruiting services 06/05/2026 11,504.37 57880 Monterey Marriot MCC Resilient Net 2026 CyperSecurity Summit expenses 06/05/2026 9,305.37 57882 XEROX Business Solutions Printer usage fees-All departments 06/05/2026 4,468.79 57889 Same Day Shred Admin Shredding 06/05/2026 55.00
57891 Springbrook Software FY26-27 SpringBrook software subscription 06/05/2026 22,194.66 57893 T-Mobile Telephone service and sales 06/05/2026 679.83 57950 Amazon Capitol Services IT Supplies and Equipment iNV 112-9942377-9041055 06/19/2026 219.06 57953 AT&T Telephone service citywide 06/19/2026 2,296.67 57954 AT&T Phone position move, City of Carmel PD 06/19/2026 329.00 57958 Carmel Pine Cone Legal noticing 06/19/2026 1,521.00 57960 CivicPlus LLC Agenda and Minutes Management package/Consulting/Training 06/19/2026 16,254.00 57961 Comcast Cable service CH and PD 06/19/2026 644.40 57972 IAMP Pro Audio/Anthony J. Nocita Set-up, live production, associated support of city meetings and 06/19/2026 3,293.75 57984 Municipal Resource Group, LLC City Administrator evaluation 06/19/2026 1,040.00 57999 The VirtualGovCFO LLC Power Desktop Model - Build SB reports for export 06/19/2026 3,000.00 58002 US Bank REPLIT, INC. AI Cloud Software 06/19/2026 83.22 58002 US Bank CALIFORNIAPIZZAKITCHEN City Council dinner 4-6-2026 06/19/2026 190.37 58002 US Bank WHOLEFDS MRY 10087 Council dinner - plates, bowls, chips 06/19/2026 33.08 58002 US Bank AMAZON.COM*BC8CX63I0 City Council dinner 4-7-2026 06/19/2026 206.97 58002 US Bank IL FORNAIO CARMEL Meeting with Rob O'Keefe and Dawn Mathes from See Monterey 06/19/2026 51.30 58002 US Bank MICROSOFT-G150813527 Cloud Software 06/19/2026 810.82 58002 US Bank JUNCTION NETWORKS, INC Cloud Phone System 06/19/2026 868.27 58002 US Bank SPO*CARMELBELLE Parking Enforcement Position Interviews - Marisa and Todd 06/19/2026 42.34 58002 US Bank TST*RISE AND ROAM PIZZER Parking Enforcement Position Interviews - Marisa and Todd 06/19/2026 10.00 58002 US Bank 5TH AVENUE DELI Labor negotiation lunch meeting with LiUNA 06/19/2026 240.72 58002 US Bank JUNCTION NETWORKS, INC Phone Usage 06/19/2026 396.79 58002 US Bank OPENAI *CHATGPT SUBSCR GPT Subscription 06/19/2026 20.00 58002 US Bank BITWARDEN Cloud Software 06/19/2026 187.80 58002 US Bank FRESHWORKS INC Cloud Software 06/19/2026 820.00 58002 US Bank AMAZON MKTPL*B70CL0VQ0 Calcard charged in error - refunded City (Check 3027 - $41.49) 06/19/2026 41.49 58002 US Bank ZOOM.COM 888-799-9666 Cloud Software 06/19/2026 645.85 58002 US Bank ADOBE INC Cloud Software 06/19/2026 950.93 58002 US Bank WWW COSTCO COM chips, plates, mints for City Council Meeting dinners 06/19/2026 68.47 58002 US Bank WWW COSTCO COM 7 Executive chairs 06/19/2026 1,310.93 58002 US Bank CCSI METROFAX HR SUBSCRIPTION 06/19/2026 11.95 58002 US Bank PAYPAL *NORTHERNCAL Directors Conference 2026 06/19/2026 275.00 58002 US Bank BACKBLAZE INC Cloud Software 06/19/2026 92.38 58002 US Bank FRESHWORKS INC CRM Software 06/19/2026 509.00 58002 US Bank CCI*CONSTANT-CONTACT Constant Contact Monthly Subscription - April 2026 06/19/2026 99.00 58002 US Bank TST*ALVARADO STREET BREW Meeting with Beth Bowman (Sunset Center) 06/19/2026 55.45 58002 US Bank ADOBE INC partial payment for new license 06/19/2026 14.73 58002 US Bank INDEED USI26-03207118 CIP Manager Job Posting 06/19/2026 522.78 58002 US Bank TST* A.W. SHUCKS OYSTER B Marisa & Brandon Budget Meeting 06/19/2026 73.23 58002 US Bank JUNCTION NETWORKS, INC Phone services 06/19/2026 396.45 58002 US Bank SPO*CARMELBELLE Meetings with citizens and residents 06/19/2026 41.44 58002 US Bank GOOGLE*CLOUD 7MRZ5H Cloud Software 06/19/2026 4.99 58002 US Bank SQ *STATION?RY Marisa + Shari Carlet Meeting 06/19/2026 124.30 58002 US Bank INDEED USI26-03504567 CIP Manager Job Posting 06/19/2026 230.78 58002 US Bank CALIFORNIAPIZZAKITCHEN May 4, 2026 City Council Meeting Dinner (Requested Refund) 06/19/2026 259.87 58002 US Bank AMAZON.COM*BV1ZV7NW1 City Council Meeting Dinner May 5, 2026 06/19/2026 201.97 58002 US Bank CALI PIZZA KITC INC #213 Expense Transferring to City Clerk Nova (City Council Dinner) 06/19/2026 209.76 58003 Verizon Wireless Cell phone service and sales 06/19/2026 3,509.60 58005 XEROX Business Solutions Printer usage fees-All departments 06/19/2026 1,546.70 58006 Xerox Financial Services Xerox copier leases citywide 06/19/2026 1,452.53 58010 AT&T Telephone service Citywide 06/26/2026 1,032.14 58014 Carmel Pine Cone Legal noticing 06/26/2026 5,114.00 58015 Chavan and Associates, LLC Audit services 06/26/2026 5,400.00 58018 Comcast Cable service CH and PD 06/26/2026 122.05 58024 Hinderliter, De Llamas & Associates HdL Transaction Tax Audit $4,500 per qtr. 06/26/2026 300.00

ATTACHMENT 1
58030 Minuteman Press Minuteman checks 06/26/2026 1,451.04 58043 US Bank REPLIT, INC. Cloud Software 06/26/2026 100.00 58043 US Bank CALIFORNIAPIZZAKITCHEN PW Meeting 06/26/2026 73.69 58043 US Bank JOB BOARD WEBSCRIBBLE Job Posting - Public Works Position 06/26/2026 795.00 58043 US Bank JOB BOARD WEBSCRIBBLE Job Posting - Project Manager 06/26/2026 795.00 58043 US Bank SQ *CARMEL VALLEY COFFEE Breakfast Meal Purchase 06/26/2026 55.81 58043 US Bank WWW COSTCO COM Council Chair Purchase 06/26/2026 240.33 58043 US Bank MICROSOFT#G156896228 Cloud Software 06/26/2026 785.41 58043 US Bank JUNCTION NETWORKS, INC Phone System 06/26/2026 868.27 58043 US Bank INDEED USI26-03769955 Project Manager Job Posting 06/26/2026 503.79 58043 US Bank IL FORNAIO CARMEL City Council Meeting refreshments 06/26/2026 180.46 58043 US Bank JUNCTION NETWORKS, INC Phone System usage 06/26/2026 396.51 58043 US Bank OPENAI *CHATGPT SUBSCR ChatGPT Subscription 06/26/2026 20.00 58043 US Bank BITWARDEN Cloud Software 06/26/2026 115.00 58043 US Bank FRESHWORKS INC Cloud Software 06/26/2026 820.00 58043 US Bank WEB*NETWORKSOLUTIONS Carmelcalifornia.com renewal 06/26/2026 234.95 58043 US Bank WWW COSTCO COM Council Chambers new dais chairs 06/26/2026 1,442.04 58043 US Bank TST*NORAS Project Manager Interview Panel - Mary, Lindsay, Marisa 06/26/2026 85.37 58043 US Bank ZOOM.COM 888-799-9666 Cloud Software 06/26/2026 645.85 58043 US Bank CCSI METROFAX HR Fax 06/26/2026 11.95
58043 US Bank ADOBE INC Cloud Software 06/26/2026 971.56 58043 US Bank ANTON & MICHEL Marisa + Brandon Meeting / HR and Budget 06/26/2026 60.88 58043 US Bank GRASINGS RESTAURANT Melinda Farewell Lunch w Heather and Marisa 06/26/2026 82.89 58043 US Bank INDEED USI26-04000791 Indeed Job Posting - Public Works Director Position 06/26/2026 537.95 58043 US Bank BACKBLAZE INC Cloud Software 06/26/2026 97.16 58043 US Bank TST*BROPHYS - HOTEL CAR Ken Farewell 06/26/2026 191.64 58043 US Bank CCI*CONSTANT-CONTACT Subscription 06/26/2026 99.00 58043 US Bank FRESHWORKS INC Cloud Software 06/26/2026 509.00 58043 US Bank CARMEL COFFEE HOUSE & ROA Marisa and Jayme 06/26/2026 15.81 58043 US Bank TST*RISE AND ROAM PIZZER Ad Hoc Meeting with PD/PW Dept 06/26/2026 71.19 58043 US Bank JUNCTION NETWORKS, INC Phone System usage 06/26/2026 397.02 58043 US Bank GOOGLE*CLOUD DHZXRF Cloud Software 06/26/2026 6.16 58043 US Bank IL FORNAIO CARMEL - ONLIN City Council Meeting Dinner 06/01 06/26/2026 317.55 58043 US Bank SOCIETYFORHUMANRESOURCE SHRM Membership 06/26/2026 299.00 58043 US Bank CALIFORNIAPIZZAKITCHEN Dinner for Council 06/02 06/26/2026 222.87 58043 US Bank INDEED USI26-04434782 Project Manager Job Posting 06/26/2026 147.71 58043 US Bank TST*ALVARADO STREET BREW Meeting with Anna Ginette / Planning 06/26/2026 54.56 58043 US Bank SQ *CAFE CARMEL Admin + Directors Meetings 06/26/2026 86.94 58043 US Bank REPLIT, INC. Cloud Software 06/26/2026 100.00 Total for Department: 111 City Administration 119,719.53 Department: 112 City Attorney
57858 Best Best & Krieger, Attorney At Law Legal fees:Telecommunications issue, Verizon litigation 06/05/2026 1,584.00 57860 Burke,Williams & Sorensen, LLP City Attorney services- April 06/05/2026 64,701.25 57956 Burke,Williams & Sorensen, LLP City Attorney services- May 06/19/2026 73,100.00 Total for Department: 112 City Attorney 139,385.25
Department: 115 Community Planning & Building
57905 4Leaf, Inc Professional Services Feb 2026 06/12/2026 62,126.75 57913 Engineered Fire Systems Plan Review - May 2026 06/12/2026 1,552.50 57914 FedEx Volume Study DS 26081 (P&T 2024 LLC) 06/12/2026 48.72 57934 Sullivan Carey-Lang Monterey County Recorder Filing Fees 06/12/2026 8.50 57939 Veronica Tam and Associates Sites Inventory and Programs - Mar 2026 - Apr 2026 06/12/2026 350.00 57957 California Building Officials 2026 CALBO Education Week - JL & DD 06/19/2026 1,280.00 57985 Office Depot, Inc. Planning Department Supplies 06/19/2026 60.17 58002 US Bank AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCI APA: Membership for Anna Ginette 06/19/2026 845.80 58002 US Bank CALIFORNIAPIZZAKITCHEN CPK: Apr 2026 Planning Commission 06/19/2026 192.59 58002 US Bank WAVE - *ACCESS TOOLKIT Access Toolkit: Annual subscription 06/19/2026 199.00 58002 US Bank COURSERA.ORG Coursera: Training for Shelby Gorman 06/19/2026 49.00 58002 US Bank ITE-A COMMUNITY OF TRA ITE-A: Traffic Manual 06/19/2026 450.00 58002 US Bank ITE-A COMMUNITY OF TRA ITE-A: Traffic Manual 06/19/2026 400.00 58002 US Bank AMAZON MKTPL*B77316780 Amazon: CPB Bike Parts 06/19/2026 130.91 58002 US Bank AIRTABLE.COM/BILL Airtable: Affordable Housing Project (no receipt) 06/19/2026 48.00 58002 US Bank AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCI APA: Design Traditions Documents 06/19/2026 20.00 58002 US Bank UPCODES Upcodes: Annual subscription for codes for Building services 06/19/2026 708.00 58002 US Bank AMAZON MKTPL*BJ9Z51QW0 Amazon: CPB Bike Parts 06/19/2026 32.90 58012 California Building Officials April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Membership 06/26/2026 275.00 58043 US Bank COURSERA.ORG Coursera: Training for Shelby Gorman 06/26/2026 49.00 58043 US Bank MOUNTAIN MIKES PIZZA Mountain Mike's: May 2026 Planning Commission 06/26/2026 133.59 58043 US Bank SAFEWAY.COM #2669 Safeway: May 2026 Planning Commission 06/26/2026 59.99 58043 US Bank PY *CALIFORNIA PRESERVATI California Preservation: Preservation Bootcamp, HRB 06/26/2026 300.00 58043 US Bank DROPBOX*M4NC67Z1Q769 Dropbox: Annual Subscription (no receipt) 06/26/2026 12.07 58043 US Bank DROPBOX*M4NC67Z1Q769 Dropbox: Annual Subscription (no receipt) 06/26/2026 190.30 58043 US Bank DROPBOX*M4NC67Z1Q769 Dropbox: Annual Subscription (no receipt) 06/26/2026 1.51 58043 US Bank AIRTABLE.COM/BILL Airtable: Affordable Housing Project (no receipt) 06/26/2026 48.00 58043 US Bank INT'L CODE COUNCIL INC ICC: 2024 International Building Codes 06/26/2026 323.98 58043 US Bank SP THE EXAM PROS Exam Pros: Code Book 06/26/2026 104.72 58043 US Bank BIBLIO BOO* BIBLIO.COM Biblio: Code Books 06/26/2026 57.63

ATTACHMENT 1
58043 US Bank AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCI APA: Membership, Evan Kort 06/26/2026 646.80 Total for Department: 115 Community Planning & Bu 70,705.43 Department: 116 Police
57862 Carmel Towing & Garage Towing services PD 06/05/2026 555.00 57866 CHOMP PD Testing services 06/05/2026 28.00
57875 HASCO Stations, LLC Gas & oil PD 06/05/2026 1,099.85 57877 Michael Bruno Reimburse for personal credit card use-Refreshments for EVAC Dri 06/05/2026 533.75 57888 Raya Automotive PD Vehicle repairs 06/05/2026 1,746.26 57892 The Briefing Room LLC PD Online Law Enforcement Training Platform-Annual Subscription 06/05/2026 1,002.99 57894 Uretsky Security Professional services: Background investigations for PD 06/05/2026 2,400.00 57895 Veritone, Inc Annual subscription-State mandated Police Contact Statistics 06/05/2026 1,500.00 57965 Department of Justice/Accounting Office PD:Fingerprinting services 06/19/2026 128.00 57971 HASCO Stations, LLC Gas & oil PD 06/19/2026 1,123.72 57974 JRW Investments PD Uniform and service clothes 06/19/2026 3,715.66 57983 Motorola Solutions Inc Lease:Motorola apps for radios dms/smart programming 06/19/2026 29,002.98 57985 Office Depot, Inc. Office supplies PD 06/19/2026 409.01 57986 Pipe Down Law Enforcement Training Safety equipment PD 06/19/2026 1,918.54 57988 PM Landscaping Services, LLC Remedial landscaping-PD 06/19/2026 1,735.00 57990 Point Emblems Police Dept-Badges and insignia 06/19/2026 129.71 57991 Raya Automotive PD Vehicle repairs 06/19/2026 963.96 57997 T2 Systems Canada Inc. PD:Digital iris services 06/19/2026 75.00 58001 Tracnet Corporation Annual maintenance MSP 06/19/2026 24,749.13 58002 US Bank OPTICSPLANET, INC. for Savannah Freese academy training fake gun. 06/19/2026 63.90 58002 US Bank AMAZON MKTPL*BY3C26CK2 06/19/2026 41.26
58002 US Bank AMAZON MKTPL*BC4QN7DJ1 06/19/2026 661.49
58002 US Bank EXPEDIA 73418691582475 Hotel stay for Ament, Martis, and Boucher for EVOC training 06/19/2026 400.83 58002 US Bank AMAZON MKTPL*B73R86CM1 CERT supplies 06/19/2026 339.13 58002 US Bank DRI*SIGNS QR code signs for Evacuation drill 2026 06/19/2026 102.43 58002 US Bank SAFEWAY #2669 CERT Carmel Prepares breakfast 06/19/2026 97.00 58002 US Bank ALLEGRETTO VINEYARD RE Hotel for Chiefs conference 2026 06/19/2026 548.26 58008 10-8 Uniforms LLC Uniforms and misc clothing/insignia items for Police Department 06/26/2026 2,420.26 58016 Cintas Corp 2 (First Aid) First aid supplies 06/26/2026 443.36 58019 CHOMP PD Testing services 06/26/2026 28.00
58021 Federicos Embroidery PD : CERT expenses 06/26/2026 114.60 58027 JRW Investments PD Uniform and service clothes 06/26/2026 467.54 58034 Raya Automotive PD Vehicle repairs 06/26/2026 1,258.77 58043 US Bank May 2026 statement 06/26/2026 5,321.49
58043 US Bank WWW.BANNERBUZZ.COM banner flags for 2026 evac drill 06/26/2026 655.81 58043 US Bank AMAZON MKTPL*BV4AP0FY0 Stakes for flags for evacuation drill 2026 06/26/2026 106.69 58043 US Bank IN *AMERICAN POLICE LEADE Internal Affairs training for Sgt. Bruno and Sgt. Clifford 06/26/2026 1,240.00 58043 US Bank WWW.BANNERBUZZ.COM refund wrong stand 06/26/2026 -375.97 58043 US Bank MARRIOTT WALNUT CREEK IA Training hotel room for SGT Clifford 06/26/2026 1,090.78 58043 US Bank AMAZON MKTPL*VZ34R1Y03 CERT flags for evac drill 06/26/2026 65.99 58043 US Bank IN *SEASIDE SIGNS LLC Decals for charger repair 06/26/2026 463.50 58043 US Bank BAS*CUSTOMPRINTS evac drill signs, we are getting reimbursed for this 06/26/2026 141.33 58043 US Bank BAS*CUSTOMPRINTS evac drill signage 06/26/2026 261.38 58043 US Bank COSTCO WHSE #0131 Evacuation Drill food supplies for EOC and Safe Zone. 06/26/2026 342.35 58043 US Bank MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS ONLIN radio repair 06/26/2026 1,222.20 58043 US Bank AMAZON MKTPL*D79GB6YO3 VIPS gloves 06/26/2026 107.43 58046 Wilana, LLC dba Swift Car Wash Car Wash 06/26/2026 160.00 Total for Department: 116 Police 90,606.37
Department: 117 Fire
57854 Alert-All Corp Fire Dept:Community promotion items 06/05/2026 608.53 57864 City Of Monterey Fire Services Jul 2025- Jun 2026 06/05/2026 283,803.00 57875 HASCO Stations, LLC Gas and oil Fire Dept 06/05/2026 577.16 57971 HASCO Stations, LLC Gas and oil Fire Dept 06/19/2026 404.37 58020 Compressed Air Specialties, Inc Safety equipment Fire Dept -Inv 0046343 less credit card fee 06/26/2026 302.45 Total for Department: 117 Fire 285,695.51
Department: 118 Ambulance
57859 Bound Tree Medical LLC Medical supplies 06/05/2026 860.87 57864 City Of Monterey Ambulance Service Fee Oct 2025 thru Jun 2026 06/05/2026 179,521.83 57875 HASCO Stations, LLC Gas and oil Amb Dept 06/05/2026 484.11 57878 Mission Linen Service Mission Linen (updated contract) 06/05/2026 478.18 57885 Peninsula Welding & Medical Supply, inc. Amb Dept:Oxygen/hazardous materials transport service 06/05/2026 170.00 57952 American Supply Company Janitor Expense 06/19/2026 293.94 57955 Bound Tree Medical LLC Medical supplies 06/19/2026 1,046.12 57963 Davis & Goldmark Inc Collection liabilty May 2026 06/19/2026 422.05 57971 HASCO Stations, LLC Gas and oil Amb Dept 06/19/2026 381.46 57978 Mission Linen Service Mission Linen (updated contract) 06/19/2026 294.20 57996 Signworks Inc Ambulance decals 06/19/2026 3,643.38 57998 Teleflex LLC c/o Teleflex Funding LLC Medical supplies AMB 06/19/2026 326.66 58002 US Bank AMAZON.COM*BS9HZ2VC0 Paper/labels/stickers for Defensible Space mailers 06/19/2026 5.88 58002 US Bank AMAZON MKTPLACE PMTS REFUND: Paper/labels/stickers for Defensible Space mailers 06/19/2026 -103.20 58002 US Bank AMAZON MKTPL*BV8NP9XA2 Paper/labels/stickers for Defensible Space mailers 06/19/2026 614.15 58002 US Bank AMAZON MKTPLACE PMTS REFUND: Paper/labels/stickers for Defensible Space mailers 06/19/2026 -5.64

ATTACHMENT 1
58002 US Bank AMAZON MKTPLACE PMTS REFUND: Paper/labels/stickers for Defensible Space mailers 06/19/2026 -204.15 58011 Bound Tree Medical LLC Medical supplies 06/26/2026 885.48 58043 US Bank AMAZON.COM*BV1JQ9O40 Paper/labels/stickers for Defensible Space mailers 06/26/2026 206.40 58043 US Bank AMAZON MKTPL*BF0UI1BU2 Paper/labels/stickers for Defensible Space mailers 06/26/2026 38.35 Total for Department: 118 Ambulance 189,360.07
Department: 119 Public Works
57855 American Lock & Key Key work at city facilities 5/21/26 82950 06/05/2026 852.00 57856 American Supply Company PW/FM Janitorial supplies 4/23/26 0199061 06/05/2026 2,775.02 57857 Applied Marine Sciences Applied Marine Sciences- ASBS Watershed Monitoring 06/05/2026 6,530.00 57868 Derek Bodkin Earth Day entertainment 2601 06/05/2026 600.00 57870 Edges Electrical Group 5/15/26 S6727985.001 06/05/2026 923.98 57873 Golden State Portables Golden State Portables - Portable potty service 06/05/2026 650.00 57879 Monterey County Health Department FA0813557 CERS ID 10431298 5/5/56 06/05/2026 1,733.00 57881 Monterey Sanitary Supply PW/FM janitorial supplies 06/05/2026 207.03 57883 Otis Elevatior Company HML elevator service 5/11/26 #F10000324319 06/05/2026 350.00 57886 Poes Plumbing & Backflow Plumbing work at different City facilities.` 06/05/2026 3,793.08 57887 PARC Environmental Asbestors Removal Environmental work FM Divi 06/05/2026 1,750.00 57890 Signs By Van Per quote: Fabricate 13 signs plus installation for Forest Theat 06/05/2026 11,746.52 57908 Cintas Corp 2 (First Aid) 1st Aide restock 5/12/26 5335571103 06/12/2026 85.16 57909 Cintas Corporation Cintas- Uniforms for PW 06/12/2026 958.28 57912 East Bay Tire Co. Flat tire repair on backhoe 8/22/25 #2169851 06/12/2026 186.95 57915 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Ferguson Plumbing Supply 06/12/2026 1,162.46 57916 Granite Rock Company Supplies for street work in the City 06/12/2026 2,501.83 57917 HASCO Stations, LLC Fuel for PW Division fleet 06/12/2026 5,480.18 57918 Hayward Lumber Hayward Lumber- Supplies 06/12/2026 202.89 57921 Monterey Sanitary Supply PW/FM janitorial supplies 06/12/2026 113.84 57922 Napa Auto Parts Monterey Auto Supply, Napa- Vehicle Supplies 06/12/2026 1,150.56 57923 National Stock Sign Company 4 cases of No Parking Signs 06/12/2026 1,092.50 57924 On Point Generators PW/FM Emergency generator services 06/12/2026 650.00 57927 PSTS, Inc. PSTS- Pump out tank in PW Yard 06/12/2026 1,122.50 57928 Pureserve Building Service Pureserve Building Service - City facility janitoral service 06/12/2026 23,101.72 57929 Quality Print & Copy 5/8/26 #24548 BC for new City Forester 06/12/2026 109.25 57930 Rental Depot - Monterey Concrete planer 5-19-26 392672-1 06/12/2026 732.16 57931 Robert Half Temporary forestry assistance services 06/12/2026 6,776.30 57932 Scarborough Lumber & Building Scarborough Ace Hardware - STREETS 06/12/2026 454.53 57933 Sherwin-Williams Co. Sherwin Williams - paint 06/12/2026 1,649.38 57936 Town and Country Gardening Professional landscaping and garden services 06/12/2026 24,542.67 57937 Uline Inc. Uline- Safety Supplies 06/12/2026 1,084.08 57938 Valley Hills Nursery Supplies for Forestry 06/12/2026 150.71 57948 2nd Nature Software Inc NPDES compliance work 06/19/2026 2,650.50 57949 Ailing House Pest Control Ailing House - City wide pest control 06/19/2026 63.00 57951 American Lock & Key lock for RR 6/12/26 1-22877 06/19/2026 710.14 57964 Denise Duffy & Associates ND Habitat Resource Monitoring 06/19/2026 10,312.67 57968 Federicos Embroidery Forestry embordering 06/19/2026 30.00 57969 Golden State Portables Golden State Portables - Portable potty service 06/19/2026 650.00 57970 Granite Rock Company Supplies for street work in the City 06/19/2026 3,507.87 57976 Martins Irrigation Supply, INC. Martins Irrigation 06/19/2026 210.14 57977 Mario Soto Mirage Window Cleaning Mirage Window and Gutter - City wide window cleaning services 06/19/2026 1,600.00 57989 Poes Plumbing & Backflow Stainless steel braided supply line 06/19/2026 875.82 57992 Scarborough Lumber & Building Scarborough Ace Hardware - FACILITIES 06/19/2026 54.22 57994 Sentry Alarm Systems Alarm monitoring for city faclities 06/19/2026 3,579.54 58000 Town and Country Gardening Professional landscaping and garden services 06/19/2026 2,520.00 58002 US Bank SQ *RANA CREEK HABITAT RE Trees 06/19/2026 209.34 58002 US Bank ISA Justin's ISA membership dues 06/19/2026 185.00 58002 US Bank PESTICIDE APPLICATORS PRO seminar for Justin, Rene, and Eric. 06/19/2026 400.00 58002 US Bank CALIFORNIA PARK & RECR California Parks and Recreation Society Membership 06/19/2026 165.00 58002 US Bank NAPA STORE 4574051 Forestry supplies 06/19/2026 44.74 58002 US Bank BRUNO S MARKET & DE Lunch meeting 06/19/2026 142.90 58002 US Bank THE HOME DEPOT #6967 tarp for erosion on Scenic 06/19/2026 163.83 58002 US Bank JAVIER AUTO SERVICES LLC Batteries for all alarm system fire alarm and burglar system panels 06/19/2026 325.04 58002 US Bank GRAINGER Replacement sump for public Works yard water recycler system 06/19/2026 929.03 58002 US Bank PENINSULA POOL SERVICE Net and extension pole for Koi pond 06/19/2026 87.28 58002 US Bank AMAZON MKTPL*BS9399880 Replacement globes for exterior lighting at Police Department 06/19/2026 403.08 58002 US Bank PETCO 1308 Fishpond supplies 06/19/2026 114.51 58002 US Bank MONTEREY BAY AIR POL air district permit for public Works, wood chipper, and Generators 06/19/2026 1,913.58 58002 US Bank TENAYA LODGING Western Chapter ISA Conference lodging - Justin Ono 06/19/2026 623.44 58002 US Bank TENAYA LODGING Western Chapter ISA Conference lodging - Rene Aldama 06/19/2026 623.44 58002 US Bank SP 1-800-STENCIL Paint supplies 06/19/2026 221.76 58009 Applied Marine Sciences Applied Marine Sciences- ASBS Watershed Monitoring 06/26/2026 1,215.00 58013 Carmel Area Wastewater District CAWD- Annual storm drain cleaning 06/26/2026 8,570.64 58021 Federicos Embroidery Forestry 06/26/2026 468.53
58022 Forestry Suppliers, Inc Forestry Suppliers 06/26/2026 614.86 58023 HASCO Stations, LLC Fuel for PW Division fleet 06/26/2026 1,585.14 58026 Jon Stuefloten Restoration Painting Exterior painting at 1st Murphy 06/26/2026 10,198.00 58029 Miguel Manzano Boot Reimbursement FY 25-26 4/22, 26 06/26/2026 196.65 58031 Monty Everett Boot Reinbursement FY24/25 06/26/2026 278.60 58032 Municipal Maintenance Equipment Maint on street sweeper 6/1/26 #049979 06/26/2026 8,739.37

ATTACHMENT 1
58033 Napa Auto Parts Monterey Auto Supply, Napa- Vehicle Supplies 06/26/2026 941.85 58035 Robert Half Temporary forestry assistance services 06/26/2026 3,179.72 58036 Safeway Sign Co. PW signs 06/26/2026 1,490.61
58037 Scarborough Lumber & Building Streets Supplies 06/26/2026 1,403.02 58038 Security Shoring & Steel Plates Inc Security Shoring & Steel Plates Inc.- Plate Rental 06/26/2026 808.00 58040 Tombleson Inc. 4/16/26 #26889052026 06/26/2026 16,401.56 58042 Uline Inc. Safety equipment 205613181 3/18/26 06/26/2026 671.66 58043 US Bank PAY*CITY OF MONTEREY P Park permit for 2026 Public Works Week Lunch 06/26/2026 81.00 58043 US Bank WESTERN CHAPTER INTERNATI Seminar for CEU's towards master Arborist Certification 06/26/2026 140.00 58043 US Bank THE HOME DEPOT 6967 Shop supplies 06/26/2026 336.45 58043 US Bank THE POND GUY Devendorf Parkway, Koi Pond Maintainence supplies 06/26/2026 305.88 58043 US Bank AMAZON MKTPL*BF94W44C0 Replacement globes for exterior lighting at Carmel police station 06/26/2026 159.20 58043 US Bank PETCO 1308 Devendorf Park Koi pond maintenance supplies 06/26/2026 170.48 58043 US Bank COSTCO WHSE #0131 PW Week 06/26/2026 34.77 58043 US Bank THE HOME DEPOT 6967 06/26/2026 995.51
58043 US Bank THE HOME DEPOT 6967 blower and shop supplies 06/26/2026 563.33 58044 Valley Hills Nursery Supplies for Forestry 06/26/2026 737.85 Total for Department: 119 Public Works 198,822.13
Department: 120 Library
57884 Pacific Grove Self Storage Storage Unit - Document storage 06/05/2026 407.00 Total for Department: 120 Library 407.00
Department: 121 Community Activities
57861 Carmel Pine Cone 2026 Memorial Day ad 5.22.26 06/05/2026 1,275.00 57872 Glastonbury Inc sound for 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony 06/05/2026 650.00 57876 Thomas Korper reimbursement for purchase of hot dogs, buns, and napkins for 20 06/05/2026 200.86 57910 Copies By-The-Sea 100 Memorial Day Ceremony programs 06/12/2026 87.40 57935 Tigerlilly Florist&Gifts Memorial Day wreath & flowers 06/12/2026 529.87 57950 Amazon Capitol Services laminating pouches 06/19/2026 16.42 57959 Carmel Woman's Club Homecrafters' Jury room rental fee 8.26.26 06/19/2026 200.00 57962 Copies By-The-Sea 100 Memorial Day Ceremony programs 06/19/2026 287.91 57981 Monterey County Health Department FY 2026-2027 farmers market healthe department permit renewal 06/19/2026 1,561.00 58043 US Bank TARGET.COM Chips for Public Safety Day 5.30.26 06/26/2026 47.01 58043 US Bank TARGET.COM Chips for Public Safety Day 5.30.26 06/26/2026 156.70 58043 US Bank SMART AND FINAL 455 condiments & water for Public Safety Day 5.30.26 06/26/2026 124.43 Total for Department: 121 Community Activities 5,136.60 Department: 122 Economic Revitalization
58039 See Monterey Destination marketing Quarter 4 2026 06/26/2026 59,495.25 Total for Department: 122 Economic Revitalization 59,495.25 Department: 130 Non-Departmental
57926 PG&E Citywide gas and electric services 06/12/2026 353.01 57987 Pitney Bowes Bank, Inc Reserve Account Deposit funds to reserve Postage Account #28553824 06/19/2026 2,000.00 Total for Department: 130 Non-Departmental 2,353.01
Department: 311 Capital Projects
57853 Advance Design Consultants, Inc CIP Electrical panel upgrades support for VL electrical panel. 06/05/2026 1,180.00 57871 EMC Planning Group, Inc Coastal Engineering and Adaptation Planning Project 06/05/2026 5,815.90 57925 Opticos Design, Inc ODDS - May 2026 06/12/2026 6,739.00 57940 West Coast Arborists Inc . West Coast Arborist 06/12/2026 19,612.00 57958 Carmel Pine Cone Legal noticing Beach Stairs RFP 4/14/26 2615MND322 06/19/2026 351.00 57966 Dudek Environmental support:Drainage and erosion control plan reviews, 06/19/2026 1,680.00 57967 EMC Planning Group, Inc Coastal Engineering and Adaptation Planning Project 06/19/2026 11,139.04 57973 Integral Consulting, Inc Consulting: Carmel Sea Lever Rise Adaptation 06/19/2026 355.63 57979 Moffatt & Nichol Professional services: Coastal Engineering and environmental ser 06/19/2026 38,329.25 57982 Monterey County Weekly Classifieds 4/16/26 # 072215 06/19/2026 420.00 57995 Signature Glass & Windows, Inc Remove, provide and install 21 lites of 1/4 in glass Park 06/19/2026 10,279.63 58017 Color New Corp Sunset Cultural Center Painting Phase II per contract 06/26/2026 35,620.77 58025 Integral Consulting, Inc Consulting: Carmel Sea Lever Rise Adaptation 06/26/2026 1,046.22 58040 Tombleson Inc. CIP: Forest Theater Stage Repairs 06/26/2026 89,205.63 58041 Tope's Tree Service Inc. Topes Tree Service - Tree work 06/26/2026 5,230.00 58045 West Coast Arborists Inc . West Coast Arborist 06/26/2026 2,048.00 Total for Department: 311 Capital Projects 229,052.07
Grand Total 1,872,394.96

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
City Council
Staff Report
August 3, 2026

CONSENT AGENDA
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Valerie Gaino, Environmental Analyst
APPROVED BY: Brandon Swanson, Acting City Administrator SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution 2026-056 Authorizing Execution of the Monterey Bay Area Regional Climate Project Working Group (RCPWG) Memorandum of Understanding
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution 2026-056 (Attachment 1), authorizing the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to officially join the Monterey Bay Area Regional Climate Project Working Group (RCPWG).

BACKGROUND / SUMMARY:

The RCPWG emerged in 2021-2022 when local government and nonprofit representatives from Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties began meeting to pursue large regional grants for decarbonization and climate resilience. The working group recognized that a collaborative regional approach was necessary to overcome individual municipal capacity constraints and to successfully compete with larger, better-resourced metropolitan regions for state and federal funding. Since its inception, the RCPWG has successfully secured over $33 million in grant awards for the region, funding initiatives such as municipal fleet electrification, solar/battery microgrids, residential decarbonization, and regional climate adaptation planning roadmaps.

The proposed MOU defines and formalizes the working relationship, shared goals, and governance structure among participating public agencies in the RCPWG. The RCPWG’s primary mission is to collaborate across the Monterey Bay Area to develop, prioritize, secure funding for, and equitably implement climate mitigation, adaptation,

and hazard mitigation projects.

Under the MOU and its attached Charter (Attachment 2), the RCPWG is governed by a Strategy Team comprising at least one representative from each member organization, prioritizing consensus-based decision-making. The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) will assume the role of Fiscal Sponsor for a two-year term to provide administrative and financial management support. By executing this MOU, the City will formalize its membership, allowing it to benefit from an established network of partners, access consultant support for joint grant applications, and share in funding allocations for priority climate projects.

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea has been an observing member of RCPWG since April 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The RCPWG is funded by annual member contributions set for a two-year period, based on a recommended sliding scale of $5,000 to $30,000 for local agencies. Annual dues are specifically determined by each member's ability to contribute; for example, the annual dues for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 are set at $5,000 for the cities of Capitola, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Marina, Monterey, and Watsonville; $7,500 for Salinas; and $20,000 for Santa Cruz. AMBAG, acting as the Fiscal Sponsor, will invoice member agencies for their FY 2026-27 dues on July 1, 2026, or upon the Effective Date of the MOU.This MOU commits Carmel-by-the-Sea to contribute $5000 annually.

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2026-056

2. Carmel RCPWG MOU & Charter

ATTACHMENT 1

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-056

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

AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING WITH PARTICIPATING PUBLIC AGENCIES TO JOIN THE MONTEREY

BAY AREA REGIONAL CLIMATE PROJECT WORKING GROUP (RCPWG) WHEREAS, in 2022, the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea adopted a Climate Adaptation Plan and a Climate Action Plan to address climate change and increase local resilience; and WHEREAS, in 2021-2022, local government and nonprofit representatives across the Monterey Bay Area, encompassing Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties, formed the Monterey Bay Area Regional Climate Project Working Group (RCPWG) to collaboratively pursue large regional grants for decarbonization and climate resilience; and WHEREAS, this collaborative regional approach is necessary to overcome individual municipal capacity constraints and effectively compete with larger metropolitan regions for transformative state and federal funding; and
WHEREAS, the RCPWG has already proven successful in this mission, securing over $33 million in grant awards for regional initiatives; and
WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been proposed to formalize the working relationship, shared goals, and governance structure among participating public agencies in the RCPWG; and
WHEREAS, formally joining the RCPWG MOU commits the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea to an annual contribution of $5,000, which will allow the City to benefit from an established network of partners, access consultant support for joint grant applications, and share equitably in funding allocations for priority climate projects.

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

Authorize the Acting City Administrator to sign the Memorandum of Understanding to officially join the Monterey Bay Area Regional Climate Project Working Group (RCPWG).

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 3rd day of August 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________ _________________________
Dale Byrne, Mayor Nova Romero, MMC, City Clerk

1 THE MONTEREY BAY AREA REGIONAL CLIMATE PROJECT

WORKING GROUP (RCPWG) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(“MOU”)

1. RCPWG Members and Purpose of MOU
The Monterey Bay Area Regional Climate Project Working Group (RCPWG) Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is an agreement by and between the participating public agencies listed below:

CITY OF CAPITOLA

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY OF MARINA

CITY OF MONTEREY

CITY OF SALINAS

CITY OF SANTA CRUZ

CITY OF WATSONVILLE

COUNTY OF MONTEREY

COUNTY OF SAN BENITO

THE ASSOCIATION OF MONTEREY BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
The purpose of this MOU is to define and formalize the working relationship among the parties listed above (individually referred to as “Party” and collectively referred to as the “Parties”), in the Monterey Bay Area Regional Climate Project Working Group (RCPWG). This MOU defines the shared goals and objectives of the Parties as they collaborate in operating the RCPWG and establishes necessary administrative and governance structures to promote a cooperative relationship for ensuring successful development and implementation of RCPWG activities.

2. Mission
Climate change is a priority issue for organizations across the Monterey Bay Area region. A focused and coordinated approach to pursuing competitive funding and other resources needed is required to unite the region in achieving equitable and resilient outcomes. Access to large-scale, transformative grant opportunities has the potential to accelerate implementation of climate change mitigation and adaptation projects and programs across the tri-county Monterey Bay Area region, including increasing access to funding for individual jurisdictions.

The RCPWG’s mission is to collaborate among organizations in the Monterey Bay Area, including Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties, to develop, prioritize, secure funding for, and effectively and equitably implement regionally beneficial climate mitigation, adaptation, ATTACHMENT 2

2 and hazard mitigation projects and programs. The RCPWG works with its members and regional partners to secure funding for regional grants that individual members may not have the ability to secure on their own; effectively and equitably allocate funding for ambitious climate action and resilience projects; establish more effective collaboration mechanisms to align policies and projects to best address our region’s most pressing climate equity challenges; and activate working groups to support deeper coordination amongst RCPWG members and non-member agencies, foundations, nonprofits, academia, and other partners to advance specific project priorities.

3. Background
The RCPWG emerged as a concept in 2021-2022 when a group of local government and nonprofit representatives across the Monterey Bay Area, encompassing Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties, began meeting informally on a monthly basis. Through these meetings, the group recognized an opportunity to pursue large regional grants for decarbonization and climate resilience by working collaboratively as a region, both to overcome individual capacity constraints and compete with larger, better-resourced metropolitan regions.

In February 2022, City of Santa Cruz, City of Watsonville, County of Monterey, County of San Benito, County of Santa Cruz, and Ecology Action, a regional nonprofit organization, each made an initial contribution to fund start-up activities to support regional collaboration on grant applications. The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz served as the RCPWG’s initial fiscal sponsor and in 2023, fiscal sponsorship transitioned to the County of Santa Cruz.

Since 2022, the RCPWG was successfully awarded the following grants to support the development of RCPWG’s governance structure and implement regional climate projects, totaling over $33 million:
● $15,713,981 award from the CA Air Resources Board to pioneer the Monterey Bay Municipal Fleet Electrification and Workforce Accelerator with member jurisdictions. ● $14,346,751 award from the U.S. Department of Transportation to install 6 solar/battery microgrids and 252 public EV chargers in “disadvantaged” and low-income communities and implement workforce training. While RCPWG’s application was awarded, disbursement has been paused due to federal administration changes. ● $2 million award from the Department of Energy (DOE) for residential decarbonization, electrification, and weatherization improvements.
● $649,335 award from the CA Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) to develop the Monterey Bay Area Climate Adaptation and Resilience Implementation and Funding Roadmap.
● $250,000 award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to secure funding to implement priority projects identified in the Monterey Bay Area Climate Adaptation and Resilience Implementation and Funding Roadmap.

ATTACHMENT 2

3 ● $100,000 award from Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) to develop RCPWG’s interim charter and an initial grant strategy and to support grant writing for electrification-focused funding proposals.
● $15,000 award from the Urban Sustainability Directors’ Network (USDN) to explore governance options and develop strategies for engaging community-based organizations.

4. Structure and Governance
The RCPWG shall be governed pursuant to the RCPWG Charter and By-laws, attached hereto as Exhibit A, which defines RCPWG’s membership types, leadership and decision-making structure, and channels for effective and transparent communication. The RCPWG is led by a Chair, Vice Chair, Fiscal Sponsor, and Strategy Team involving one or more representative(s) from each Party.

The Fiscal Sponsor provides administrative and financial management support to the RCPWG.

Upon execution of this MOU, the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) shall assume the role of Fiscal Sponsor for a two-year term and the County of Santa Cruz shall transfer any remaining RCPWG project funds to AMBAG within 60 days of the MOU taking effect.

The RCPWG is funded by annual member contributions, set for a period of two years, based on a recommended sliding scale of $5,000 to $30,000. Local agency member contributions are individually determined based on each member’s ability to contribute to the RCPWG. Regional agency members contribute a recommended minimum of $75,000, unless otherwise approved by the Strategy Team, to support RCPWG operations and specific outcomes identified by the regional agency in collaboration with the Chair, Vice Chair, and Fiscal Sponsor.

Annual RCPWG member contributions for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 are as follows:

MEMBER AGENCY ANNUAL DUES
City of Capitola $5,000
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea $5,000
City of Marina $5,000
City of Monterey $5,000
City of Salinas $7,500
City of Santa Cruz $20,000
City of Watsonville $5,000
ATTACHMENT 2

4 MEMBER AGENCY ANNUAL DUES
County of Monterey $30,000
County of San Benito $15,000
The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments $75,000 On July 1, 2026 or upon the MOU Effective Date, AMBAG in its role as the RCPWG Fiscal Sponsor will invoice member agencies for their FY 2026-27 dues. On July 1, 2027, AMBAG in its role as the RCPWG Fiscal Sponsor will invoice member agencies for their FY 2027-28 dues.

Member dues shall be payable within 45 days of invoice, unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing by the applicable member and Fiscal Sponsor. At a member’s request, and upon approval by the Fiscal Sponsor, invoices may be consolidated to cover multiple years of member dues.

5. Withdrawal and Termination
The MOU will continue until terminated by two-thirds majority vote of the Parties. Any Party can withdraw from the RCPWG on 30 days’ written notice to the other Parties.

Withdrawal shall not relieve a Party of obligations previously incurred under grant agreements, contracts, or approved work plans entered into prior to the effective date of withdrawal.

6. Adding a Partner to the MOU
Any local government located within the geographical area of the RCPWG, which shall encompass Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties, is eligible to become a member of the RCPWG and a Party to the MOU. Any regional government agency located within this geographical area of the RCPWG is eligible to become a regional agency member of the RCPWG and a Party to the MOU. Any higher education institution located within the geographical area of the RCPWG is eligible to become a higher education member of the RCPWG and a Party to the MOU.

Local agency member applications shall be automatically approved by the Strategy Team. The Strategy Team shall review member applications from regional agencies and higher education institutions and vote to add a new member to the RCPWG. A unanimous vote and re-signing of the MOU by all parties are required to formally add new members.

Current and new voting members must provide an annual contribution within 45 days of receiving an invoice to support the administration and operations of the RCPWG in accordance with Section 4 of this MOU.

ATTACHMENT 2

5 Upon the addition of a new member, the RCPWG Fiscal Sponsor shall manage an amendment process to this MOU pursuant to Section 9 below to formalize the addition of a new member.

This amendment process shall be initiated within one year of the approval to add a new member.

7. Agreement to Mediate Dispute
In the event a dispute arises between any of the Parties regarding the governance or operations of the RCPWG, and an informal resolution cannot be reached, the Parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation. The mediation shall be held before a neutral attorney, a retired judge, or a third party mediator. The selection of the mediator shall be determined by a two-thirds majority vote of the Strategy Team. Should the Strategy Team be unable to select a mediator, the Fiscal Sponsor shall select a mediator based on input from the Strategy Team. The Parties shall make their best efforts to schedule the mediation as soon as possible after the selection of the mediator.

Costs for the mediation shall be split equally between the Parties to the dispute.

8. Counterparts
This MOU may be executed in counterparts, each of which is an original and all of which constitute one and the same instrument.

9. Amendments
This MOU may be amended only by a unanimous vote of all Parties to this MOU. Amendments must be in writing and executed by authorized representatives from all Parties. Amendments shall take place no more than once a year.

10. Liability
Each Party’s respective employees remain subject to the direction and control of their respective employer and shall not be considered as an employee of the other Parties. Each Party shall be responsible for the acts or omissions of its respective employees and volunteers and shall incur any liabilities arising out of the acts or omissions of its respective employees and volunteers relating to this MOU.

Each Party shall bear their own respective costs related to administering any obligations under this MOU and retain financial and any other responsibility for the employment, salary, benefits, and terms and conditions of all staff or employees assigned to work pursuant to this MOU.

Nothing in this MOU obligates any Party to assume liability for grants funds administered by or through the RCPWG or by or through the Fiscal Sponsor, except to the extent such Party separately agrees to obligations under a specific grant agreement.

11. Notices
ATTACHMENT 2

6 Any and all notices required to be given pursuant to the terms of this MOU shall be provided electronically or in writing. Written notices shall be by personal service or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the respective addresses set forth below. Notice shall be effective upon actual receipt or refusal as shown on the receipt obtained pursuant to the foregoing.

City of Capitola
Jamie Goldstein
City Manager
420 Capitola Ave
Capitola, CA, 95010
(831) 475-7300
[email protected]
City of Marina
Layne Long
City Manager
211 Hillcrest Ave,
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 884-1278
[email protected]
City of Salinas
Rene Mendez
City Manager
200 Lincoln Ave
Salinas CA 93901
(831) 758-7201
[email protected]
City of Watsonville
Tamara Vides
City Manager
275 Main Street, Suite 400
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 768-3034
[email protected]
County of San Benito
Esperanza Colio Warren
County Executive Officer
481 Fourth Street
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4000
[email protected]
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Brandon Swanson
Acting City Administrator
PO Box CC
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921
(831) 620-2000
[email protected]
City of Monterey
Dante Hall
City Manager
580 Pacific Street
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 646-3760
[email protected]
City of Santa Cruz
Matt Huffaker
City Manager
809 Center Street Room 10
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 420-5011
[email protected]
County of Monterey
Sonia De La Rosa
County Administrative Officer
168 W. Alisal St, 3rd Floor
Salians, CA 93901
(831) 755-5029
[email protected]
The Association of Monterey Bay
Area Governments
Maura F. Twomey
Executive Director
24580 Silver Cloud Ct
Monterey, CA, 93940
(831)264-5089
[email protected]
ATTACHMENT 2

7 12. California Public Records Act
The Parties are public agencies subject to the disclosure requirements of the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”). If a Party’s proprietary information is contained in documents or information submitted to the other Parties pursuant to this MOU, and the Party claims that such information falls within one or more CPRA exemptions, the Party must clearly mark such information “Confidential” or “Confidential and Proprietary,” and identify the specific lines containing the information. In the event of a request for such information, the Party that received the CPRA request will make best efforts to provide notice to the applicable Party prior to such disclosure. If a Party contends that any such documents are exempt from disclosure under the CPRA and wishes to prevent disclosure, and the Party receiving the CPRA request disagrees, it is required to obtain a protective order, injunctive relief, or other appropriate remedy from a court of competent jurisdiction. If the Party seeking to prevent disclosure fails to obtain such remedy prior to disclosure of the requested records as required under the CPRA, the Party that received the CPRA request may disclose the requested information without any liability.

13. Entire Agreement and Modification
This MOU supersedes all previous MOUs and agreements between the Parties related to the subject of this MOU and constitutes the entire understanding of the Parties.

The Parties agree that this MOU is independent of any other contract(s), Memorandum of Agreement, and/or any other agreements not expressly pertaining to the RCPWG among or between the Parties.

14. Severability
The unenforceability, invalidity, or illegality of any provision(s) of this MOU shall not render the other provisions unenforceable, invalid, or illegal.

15. Governing Law
This MOU shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with California Law.

16. Signatories and Warranty of Authority
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned warrant and represent that each is authorized to execute this MOU and that their respective signatures serve to legally obligate their respective representatives, agents, successors, and assigns to comply with the provisions of this MOU, and the undersigned have executed this Memorandum of Understanding on the dates set forth below, to be effective on _______________________ (“Effective Date”) as established by the final signatory, AMBAG as RCPWG’s Fiscal Sponsor.

ATTACHMENT 2

8 City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
By: __________________________________________ Date: _________________________ Brandon Swanson, Acting City Administrator
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:

By: __________________________________________ Date: _________________________ ATTACHMENT 2

9 EXHIBIT A
Monterey Bay Area Regional Climate Project Working Group Charter and Bylaws (“RCPWG Charter and By-laws”)

1. The Challenge and Opportunity
Climate change is a priority issue for organizations across the Monterey Bay Area region. A focused and coordinated approach to pursuing competitive funding and other resources needed is required to unite the region in achieving equitable and resilient outcomes. Access to large-scale, transformative grant opportunities has the potential to accelerate implementation of climate change mitigation and adaptation projects and programs across the three-county region, including increasing access to funding for individual jurisdictions.

2. Mission
The Monterey Bay Area Regional Climate Project Working Group (RCPWG) collaboratively develops, prioritizes, secures funding for, and effectively and equitably implements regionally beneficial climate mitigation, adaptation, resilience, and hazard mitigation projects and programs. The RCPWG collaborates among groups and organizations in the Monterey Bay Area region, which includes Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties.

3. Membership
Members of the RCPWG benefit from being part of and collaborating with an established network of partners across the Monterey Bay Area to lead to the development and implementation of projects that address shared climate mitigation and adaptation priorities.

RCPWG members benefit from defining and prioritizing regionally beneficial projects, learning about grant opportunities, accessing consultant support to develop joint grant applications, and collaborating on funded projects. RCPWG members have the opportunity to collaborate on grant applications to secure funding for priority projects and new staff positions.

RCPWG membership includes dues-paying local agencies, regional agencies, and higher education institutions.

Local Agency Members (voting members): Dues-paying cities and counties within the Monterey Bay Area, which includes Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties are voting members of the RCPWG.

Regional Agency Members (voting members): Dues-paying regional agencies working across the entirety of the Monterey Bay Area are voting members of the RCPWG. Regional agencies ATTACHMENT 2

10 may coordinate with the Chair and Vice Chair, and with consent of voting members, to define RCPWG aligned priorities and specific outcomes that their annual contribution will support.

Higher Education Members (voting members): Dues-paying higher education institutions based within the Monterey Bay Area are voting members of the RCPWG.

Advisory Members: Regional agencies, 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, or tribal organizations/governments may serve as non-voting advisors and attend RCPWG Strategy Team meetings upon consent of voting members.

Observers: Potential members may request to send up to two representatives to participate in RCPWG meetings as non-voting observers. Local agencies, regional agencies, and higher education institutions may participate as non-voting observers without prior approval required.

Members are expected to provide member agency staff rates on an annual basis to the Fiscal Sponsor and the Managing Consultant to support RCPWG grant writing efforts.

4. Leadership & Decision Making
The RCPWG is led by a Chair, Vice Chair, and Strategy Team and is supported by a Fiscal Sponsor and Managing Consultant (as defined below). All RCPWG decision-making and spending matters will be subject to any policies governing the Fiscal Sponsor. The RCPWG prioritizes consensus-based decision-making, whereby members deliberate with the aim of reaching an outcome that is supported by all voting members. When consensus cannot be reached, decisions will be made by consent, meaning the absence of objections, which supports accelerated decision making. Consensus requires all members to agree with the decision, while consent allows for disagreement as long as no one objects to the decision. If neither consensus nor consent is attainable, decisions will be made by a two-thirds majority vote.

Chair and Vice Chair: The RCPWG is led by a Chair and Vice Chair, designated by a two-thirds majority vote of the voting members of the RCPWG, each serving a one-year term and with no term limits. Any representative of a voting member organization is eligible to serve as Chair or Vice Chair.

The Chair and Vice Chair provide overall leadership and strategic guidance, including setting Strategy Team meeting agendas, chairing Strategy Team meetings, and facilitating an annual work planning process for the Managing Consultant. The Chair and Vice Chair, along with the Fiscal Sponsor, hold signature authority on behalf of the RCPWG, approves RCPWG-related invoices, and serve as the final decision-makers on RCPWG matters not addressed in the Charter and By-laws. The Chair and Vice Chair may delegate responsibilities to the Managing Consultant, subject to available resources in the RCPWG’s annual budget and work plan, except in instances where such delegation would create a conflict of interest for the Managing Consultant.

ATTACHMENT 2

11 Strategy Team: The RCPWG Strategy Team includes one or more representative(s) from each member organization, including local agency members, regional agency members, higher education members, and advisory members. Decisions are made by voting members of the Strategy Team (dues-paying local agency members, regional agency members, and higher education members) with input from advisory members and observers. Each member organization is provided with one vote. If multiple representatives from any single member organization are present when a vote is called, a primary representative must be identified to cast the member agency’s vote.

The Strategy Team provides strategic direction and collective governance to the RCPWG and RCPWG-sponsored projects with voting members serving as the RCPWG’s primary decisionmaking body. The Strategy Team makes decisions with respect to which grants the RCPWG pursues, projects the RCPWG develops, subcommittee formation, and the future membership, leadership, and dues structure of the RCPWG as it evolves, including the formation of an ad-hoc steering or executive committee. The Strategy Team also provides strategic oversight on RCPWG projects and approves the annual work plan for the RCPWG’s Managing Consultant, including stipends.

Fiscal Sponsor: The Fiscal Sponsor shall be designated by a two-thirds majority vote of the voting members of the RCPWG.

The Fiscal Sponsor serves as the overall funds holder and financial administrator for the RCPWG. The Fiscal Sponsor is responsible for receiving, managing, and disbursing RCPWG funds, including membership dues, grant awards to the RCPWG as the prime recipient or coapplicant, and other revenue secured by the RCPWG; administering contracts with consultants and contractors to support the RCPWG’s approved work plan; maintaining financial records; and providing regular financial reports to the Chair, Vice Chair, and Strategy Team. The Fiscal Sponsor, along with the Chair and Vice Chair, holds signature authority on behalf of the RCPWG, approves RCPWG-related invoices, and serves as the final decision-makers on RCPWG matters not addressed in the Charter and By-laws.

The Fiscal Sponsor’s responsibilities are limited to the activities expressly authorized by the RCPWG through approved budgets, work plans, and contracts. The Fiscal Sponsor shall not be liable for misuse of funds by subrecipients or contractors, except to the extent caused by the Fiscal Sponsor’s sole negligence or willful misconduct, and provided it exercises reasonable oversight consistent with applicable laws, grant requirements, and contractual obligations.

Managing Consultant: The RCPWG can be supported by a third-party Managing Consultant contracted by the Fiscal Sponsor to implement the RCPWG’s work plan. All costs for the Managing Consultant shall be paid by the Fiscal Sponsor.

The Managing Consultant supports overall RCPWG administration and operations, under the direction of the Chair, Vice Chair, and Strategy Team, including supporting Strategy Team ATTACHMENT 2

12 meetings, outreach and engagement, subcommittees, project and proposal development, grant writing, and funding opportunity coordination. The Managing Consultant’s annual RCPWG work plan describes specific activities to be completed.

5. Budget and Work Plan
The RCPWG follows a two-year budget forecast cycle, with the annual base budget determined by the current level of local and regional agency member contributions to the RCPWG. Variable dues from new members provide the RCPWG with flexibility to undertake additional activities as part of the approved work plan or new activities approved by voting members.

The two-year budget forecast is supported by annual budgets and work plans, which are developed by the Managing Consultant in collaboration with the Chair and Vice Chair and are approved by voting members.

6. Subcommittees
Subcommittees of the RCPWG will be established to support the mission of the RCPWG with respect to specific focus areas (e.g. building electrification, transportation, waste, etc.).

Subcommittees will have the primary focus of identifying, developing, and if awarded, implementing grants. Each subcommittee must have a minimum of three participating RCPWG members, and one member who is willing to serve as a Subcommittee Liaison.

The Subcommittee Liaison is responsible for creating agendas, facilitating subcommittee meetings, advancing the subcommittee toward its agreed upon purpose, and reporting back to the RCPWG (verbally or in writing) on the progress and decisions of the subcommittee. The RCPWG can initiate or sunset a subcommittee through standard voting procedures.

Subcommittee Liaisons may delegate responsibilities to the Managing Consultant pending available resources in the RCPWG’s annual budget and work plan.

7. Meetings
Members of the RCPWG are expected to attend and actively participate in regular RCPWG meetings, including mandatory attendance at up to two in-person meetings per year.

The RCPWG Strategy Team will meet virtually every six weeks for up to two hours. Additional virtual meetings may be held, as needed, to conduct RCPWG business. Two in-person meetings or retreats will be held each year, instead of or in addition to Strategy Team meetings, with meeting locations rotating between the three counties. Subcommittee meeting frequency will be determined by Subcommittee Liaisons based on input from subcommittee members.

A quorum, defined as three-fifths (3/5) of voting members, is required for any vote; quorum is not required for general discussion or meeting participation.

ATTACHMENT 2

13 8. Amendments
This Charter and By-laws may be amended by a unanimous vote of voting members.

9. Acknowledgement
By executing the RCPWG MOU, each Party (voting member) acknowledges and agrees to the provisions of this Exhibit (RCPWG Charter and By-laws) and to participate in the RCPWG in accordance with its terms.

10. Record of Amendments
Amendment
No.

Date
Approved
Description of Change Approved By
ATTACHMENT 2

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
City Council
Staff Report
August 3, 2026

CONSENT AGENDA
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Marisa Bermudez, Acting Assistant City Administrator APPROVED BY: Brandon Swanson, Acting City Administrator SUBJECT: Resolution 2026-057 authorizing the serving of alcohol on public property for the Tutti a Tavola lunch on Sunday, October 11, 2026 RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution 2026-057 (Attachment 1), authorizing the serving of alcohol on public property for the Tutti a Tavola lunch on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

BACKGROUND / SUMMARY:

Tutti a Tavola
The Carmel Mission Foundation was established to restore and preserve the historic buildings, grounds, and artifacts throughout the Carmel Mission, founded in 1771. The Foundation also preserves the history of Carmel Mission through educational events, historical presentations, and artistic exhibits throughout the county. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 corporation, a public charity independent from any religious organizations. The Carmel Mission is a U.S. National Historic Landmark, a California State Landmark, and is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.

The Carmel Mission Foundation Board would like to hold a fundraising lunch on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Sixth Avenue between Junipero and Mission Streets. Sixth Avenue between Juipero and Mission Streets would be closed to through traffic from approximately 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., or whenever it is safe to reopen the street. Monterey-Salinas Transit would be notified of the street closure, and the temporary bus stop would be set up on both sides of Junipero between Ocean and Sixth Avenues, as it is during the Thursday farmers’

market.

This would be a ticketed event, and anyone from the public would be able to purchase a ticket to attend. Due to the serving of alcohol, all attendees must be 21 years of age or older. The event would be limited to 100 people.

Staff who are certified through the ABCs Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training would be handling the serving of alcohol. They would also adhere to ABC rules and regulations for the serving of alcohol. They would provide a copy of the ABC permit to the Community Activities Department. The organizers will also adhere to the County of Monterey Health Department rules for the serving of food outside of the restaurant.

Because this event proposes to serve alcohol on public property, further approval is required by the City Council as follows:

Per Carmel Municipal Code section 9.20.020, it is unlawful for any person to drink any alcoholic beverage in or upon any public place within the City. The City Council may, however, authorize exceptions to the code for specific events of limited duration by adopting a resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2026-057

ATTACHMENT 1

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-057

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

AUTHORIZING THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR THE TUTTI A TAVOLA LUNCH TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
WHEREAS, the Carmel Mission Foundation would like to hold a fundraising lunch on Sunday, October 11, 2026, on Sixth Avenue between Junipero Street and Mission Street, and WHEREAS, the event will be a ticketed event and open to anyone who purchases a ticket and limited to 100 people, and
WHEREAS, the event will take place on Sixth Avenue between Junipero Street and Misson Street, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 9.20 of the Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code states that it is unlawful for any person to drink any alcoholic beverage in or upon any public place, but that the City Council has the right, through adoption of a resolution, to make exceptions to the regulation for specific events of limited duration.

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

Authorize the consumption of alcohol for the Tutti a Tavola lunch, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, on Sixth Street between Junipero and Mission Streets

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 3rd day of August 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ ___________________________ Dale Byrne, Mayor Nova Romero, MMC, City Clerk

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
City Council
Staff Report
August 3, 2026

CONSENT AGENDA
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Nova Romero, City Clerk
APPROVED BY: Brandon Swanson, Acting City Administrator SUBJECT: Resolution 2026-058 Appointing one (1) member to the Building Code Board of Appeals and one (1) member to the Community Activities Commission
RECOMMENDATION:

Consider adoption of Resolution 2026-058 appointing one (1) member to the Building Code Board of Appeals and one (1) member to the Community Activities Commission.

BACKGROUND / SUMMARY:

Executive Summary
The Building Code Board of Appeals (BCBOA) and Community Activities Commission (CAC) each have one unscheduled vacancy. Following a public recruitment process and candidate interviews, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem recommend appointing Brent Sepulvado to the BCBOA and Alexa Dieterle to the CAC. These appointments would restore both five-member bodies to full membership.

Approval of a Resolution (Attachment 1) by a majority vote of the City Council is required to confirm the appointments.

Background
Appointments to City boards, committees, and commissions are made in accordance with state law, the Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code, and City Council Policy C89-06, Appointments to Commissions, Boards, and Committees (Attachment 3).

The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem interview applicants and make appointment recommendations to the City Council. Appointments require approval by a majority vote of the Council.

The BCBOA vacancy occurred in June 2026 following the passing of a member.

BCBOA members do not serve fixed terms.

The CAC vacancy resulted from a member’s resignation. The remainder of the vacant term expires May 30, 2028.

Application and Recruitment Process
The City Clerk posted public notices advertising the vacancies, inviting qualified residents of the City or its Sphere of Influence to apply. The City received the following applications by the respective deadlines:
• Alexa Dieterle - Community Activities Commission
• Brent Sepulvado - Building Code Board of Appeals
Redacted copies of these applications are included as Attachment 2.

The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem reviewed the applications and interviewed both candidates on July 23, 2026. Following the interviews, they determined that each applicant was well qualified to serve on the respective body.

Recommendation
The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem recommend the following appointments for terms beginning September 1, 2026:

Building Code Board of Appeals
Appoint Brent Sepulvado as a core member. The appointment has no fixed expiration date.

Community Activities Commission
Appoint Alexa Dieterle to complete the vacant term ending May 30, 2028.

Adoption of the Attached Resolution would confirm both appointments.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None for this action.

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2026-057

2. Redacted applications

3. Policy C89-06: Appointments to Boards and Commissions, revised May 2021

ATTACHMENT 1

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-057

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

APPOINTING ONE MEMBER THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ONE

MEMBER TO THE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES COMMISSION
WHEREAS, appointments to City boards, commissions, and committees are made in accordance with applicable state law, the Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code, and City Council Policy C89-06, Appointments to Commissions, Boards, and Committees; and WHEREAS, the Building Code Board of Appeals has one unscheduled vacancy that occurred in June 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Community Activities Commission has one unscheduled vacancy resulting from a member’s resignation in May 2026, with the remainder of the vacant term expiring May 30, 2028; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk posted notices and advertised both vacancies seeking applications from qualified residents of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and its Sphere of Influence to apply; and
WHEREAS, Brent Sepulvado submitted an application for appointment to the Building Code Board of Appeals, and Alexa Dieterle submitted an application for appointment to the Community Activities Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem reviewed the applications and interviewed the candidates on July 23, 2026; and
WHEREAS, following the interviews, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem determined that both candidates are well qualified to serve on their respective bodies and recommended their appointments to the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMELBY-THE-SEA AS FOLLOWS:

Brent Sepulvado is appointed as a core member of the Building Code Board of Appeals, effective September 1, 2026. The appointment has no fixed expiration date.

Alexa Dieterle is appointed to the Community Activities Commission, effective September 1, 2026, to complete the remainder of the vacant term ending May 30, 2028.

Resolution 2026-057 ATTACHMENT 1

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 3rd day of August 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ _______________________________ Dale Byrne, Mayor Nova Romero, MMC, City Clerk

0fty of �-The--Sea
JUN 2 4 2026
Offlce of the City �

APPLICATION TO SERVE ON A CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA CITY BOARD

OR COMMISSION
In accordance with the Public Records Act, submitted applications and atta chments are considered public records and will be disclosed upon receipt of a public records request. Applications may also be published (with signarures and personal contact information redacted) in the agendas of relevant meetings of the City Council, boards and commissions.

Submit application to the City Clerk's Office via email a [email protected]. You may also drop it off at City Hall, located at East side of Monte Verde Street, between Ocean and Seventh Avenues or mail to PO Box CC, Carmel-by-the-Sea, 93921, attention: City Clerk's Office. f Alexa Dieterle
ull Name . __________________ _ D 6/24/2026
ate __________ _
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City ______ Zi
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Carmel
Residence Addres
same
Mailing Address __________________ City ______ Zip ___ _ E-Mail
Board or Commission Selection:

You may apply for more than one Board or Commission. Please note, however, that members shall not serve simultaneously on more than one Council-appointed Board or Commission.

Building Code Board of Appeals {meets on an as-needed basis) Community Activities Commission (meets se(X)l"ld Tuesday of each roomh at 9:30 a.m.) X Forest & Beach Commission (meets seoond Thursda)" each month at 2:30 p.m .. Tour cflnspection at 1:30 p.m.} Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees (�1s fowlh Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.) Historic Resources Board (mee15 ttwd We<!r.esday of each month at 4:00 p.m.) Planning Commission {meets se(X)l"ld Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m .. Tow of Inspection at 2:00 p.m.) 1) Will you be available to attend board/commission meet ings regularly? Yes ___ No ___ _ 1993-2004. then returned 2020 2} How long have you lived in Carmel-by-the-Sea? ____________ ATTACHMENT 2

3) AJI members of boards and commissions are subject to the Conflict of Interest laws of ttie Staie of California and are required to submit a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests, within 30 days of assumjng office. Form 700 must be filed annually thereafter, and within 30 days of leaving office as well.

In aoc:ordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 1234 and AB 1661 appointed members are required to allend Public Service Ethics Training and Harassment Prevention Training upon appojnlment and every two years thereafter.

Do you agree to file all required statements and complete training in a timely manner as prescribed by law or the City's Conflict of Interest Code? Yes x No __ _ 4) Reason for Interes
t in the Position:

Carmel-sby-the-Sea has always been home. I grew up here, attended Carmel High School and Monterey Peninsula College, and developed an early appreciation fo1 the arts in a community where culture has long b€en woven into everyday life.

After leaving Crumel to pursue studies and a professional career in music and theater, I spent many years living and working in EuropB as an opera singer and actress. Those experiencBs gave me a broader perspective on how arts organizations and cultural communities are built, 5} Please list any relevant qualifications or experience you possess that would enhance the mission and goals of the board(s) or commission(s} for which you are applying:

My expBrience includes nonprofit governance, fundrarsing, marketing, public relations, audience development, sponsorship development, community outreach, event planning, and volunteer engagement.

Torough my work with arts and nonprofit organizations, I have developed expBrience building partnerships, promoting cultural programs, engaging community stakeholders, and supporting initiatives that strengthen participation in the arts. I have worked closely with artists, educators, volunteers, donors, businesses, and nonprofit leaders, giving. me an appreciation for the many perspectives involved in creating successful community programs.

I bring both an artistic and administrative perspective, as well as a strong commitment to the role arts and cultural organizations play in the life of a community. I believe these experiences would 6) Please list any local area associations, boards, commissions, foundations, or companies in which you have an investment, or serve as an officer or director:

I Cantori di Carmel, Board of Directors, Publicity
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Monterey Bay Chapter, S,ecretary and Board Memoor Carmel Res�dents Association, Member
carmel Women·s Club, Member
ATTACHMENT 2

7) Educa1ion:

Institution Course of study
University of Massachusetts - Boston Vocal Performance
8) Employment Experience (start with most recent):

Organization:

Carmel Bach Festival
Position:

Arts Administration
Organization:

Stuttgart State Oper
Position:

Opera Singer and Ac,tress
Organization:

Siebers Auctions
Position:

Art Appraiser and Auctioneer
9) Prior public service, civic or volunteer activities:

Organization:

I Cantori di Carmel
Position:

Board of Directors-Publicity
Organization:

Association of Fundraising Professionals
Position:

Secretary and Board Member
Organization:

Position:

Alexa Oieter1e June 24, 2026
Date
Degree Year(s)
BM
I Year.
2021-2024
I Year:
2005-201,8
I Year.
2011-2016
I Year:
2022 to now
I
Year:
2024to now
I
Year:

Citizen knowledge, interest and participation are vital ingredients to tile deNvery of hjgh-quelity public services. The richness that comes from crtizens serving in advisory roles to the City Council contnbutes to making Carmel by the Sea the special pl.ace it is.

The City of Ca,mel-by-:the Sea th.anks you for your interest in serving on a City board or commission! ATTACHMENT 2

JUL O 6 2026
Oflloe of the Ctty °'8rk

APPLICATION TO SERVE ON A CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA CITY BOARD

OR COMMISSION
In
records
a..wntance with the Ptmlic Records Ad, submitted applications and attachments are c:onaidered public and wil be dilcloled upon receipt of a pcJblic records request. A:pplcations may also be published (with signatures and penonal contact infonnalion redaded} in the-agendas of relevant meetnga of the City Council, boards and oomrninions..

Submit application to the City Clerk's. Office via email at cityderkOcl.carmef.ca.us. You may also drop it df at City Hall, located at East side of Monte Vertie Street, between Ocean and Sever,Jh Avenues or mail to PO Box cc, carme�y..the-Sea, 93921, attention: City Clerk's Office.

Fu1 .... Brent Sepulvado Date 06/15/2026
Residence Addle••
Mailing Addreas p
city Carmel Zip 93921
city Carmel Zip 93922
Phone
Board « CornmiHion Selection:

You may apply for more than one Board or Comminion. Please note, however, that mem·ben shall not BefYe simultaneously on more than one Council-appointed Board or Comminion.

Building Code ea.cl of Appeals (meets on .an as--needed Iasis) Community Activities Collllllisaion (meets second Tuesd..y of Heh IIIOdh at &:30 a.m.) Forest&. Beach Commisaion (meets second Thursd..y Heh month .it 2:30 p.m .• Tow af ln5pec:tian at 1 :30 p.m.) Harrison Memorial library Boanl of Trustees (meets fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:00 .a.m.) Histal ic ReBOun:ea Board (meets tin Welh!sd.ay afe.ach 11111111h ill 4:00 p.m.) Planning Commiaion {meets second Weclne5day of each monlh ill 4:00 p.m., Tcu of Inspection at 2:00 p.m.) X
1) Wilyou be &¥alable to attend boardlcommiNion meetings regularly? Yes_X_. __ No'---- 2 ) How long have you lived ill Cannel-lly-the-Sea?_9_·_Y_e_a_rs _____ _ ATTACHMENT 2

3) AJI members at boards and commissions are subject to the Conflict of Interest laws of the State at California and are required to submit a Fann 700 Statement of Economic Interests, within JO days of assuming office. Fann 700 mlJSt be filed annually thereafter, and within 30 days of leaving office as well.

In accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 1234 and AB 1661 appointed members are required to attend Public Service Ethics Training and Harassment Prevention Training upon appointment and every two years thereafter.

Do you agree to file all required statements and complete training in a timely manner• prescribed by law or the City's Conflict of Interest Code? Yes X No--- 4) Reason for Interest in the Position:

My technical knowledge of fire protection engineering and being able to help people navigate the process in design.reviewing
5) Please list any rlevant qualifications or experience you possess that would enhance the mission and goals of the board(s) or commiuion(s) fr which you are •�Jing:

I bring 20 plus years in fire protection design and consulting on Underground fire hydrant water supply,fire sprinkler systems.UL 300 Commercial kitchen fire suppression systems.Specialty fire hazard systems.residential systems.Fire pumps;and life safety systems.

I am a
Southern
member of the following organizations National Rre Protection Association, University Of Galifomia.American Fire Sprinkler Association.and the American Water Works Association,
6) Please list any local area associations, boards, commissions, foundations, or companies in which you have an investment, or serve as an officer or director:

Current President Of California Rre Protection Inc Carmel Ca And OWner Of Brent Sepulvado
ATTACHMENT 2

7) Education:

Institution Course of Study Degree Year(s)
NFPA 13, 17. 25,96,101
USC !:lll!:lsrili f.:ONl;t!:CTION -CON flllOL Ii �'l'Ol'IUAL!f.: l!:t'$f!Ml(:;H AFSA Continuing Education
AWWA Continuing Education
8) EmploymentExperience (start with most recent):

Organization:

CAI.FOR.NA ARE PROTECTION INC
Position: ,�r:

PRESIDENT
Organization:

Position: I Year:

Organization:

Position: I Year:
9) Prior public service, civic or votunteer activities:

CARt.El YOUTH
Organization:

CENTER
Position: I Year:

Board Meni>er 2009
AMERICAN Red CrDSS Csrmel
Organization:

Position: I Board Meni>er
Year:
2015
Organization:

AMERICAN Red Cross Carmel
Position: I Year:

First Aid & CPR Instructor 2007
06/15/2026
Signature O.te
Citizen knowledge, interest and participation are vital ingredients to the delivery of high-quality public services. The richness that comes from citizens serving in advisory roles to the City Councii contributes to making Csrmel by the Sea the special place it is.

The City of Carmel-by-the Sea thanks you for your interest in serving on a City board or commission! ATTACHMENT 2

C89-06

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

POLICY AND PROCEDURE
Subject: Appointments to Boards and
Commissions
Policy/Procedure No: C89-06

Effective Date: 1 October 1988 Authority: Resolution No. 88-47

Purpose:

To provide guidelines for appointments to Boards and Commissions.

Policy/Procedure:

As set forth fully in the policy document attached.

Responsible Party:

City Clerk
Department of Origin:

Administration
Revision Dates:
4 April 1989 (Resolution No. 1989-33)
7 May 1991 (Resolution No. 91-46) (Resolution No. 1986-27) 1 October 1991 (Minute Motion)
5 November 1991 (Resolution No. 91-103)
4 April 1995 (Resolution No. 95-34)
9 September 1997 (Resolution No. 97-97)
5 December 2000 (Resolution No. 2000-143)
2 March 2009 (28 October 2008 Council Retreat)
4 May 2021 (Resolution 2021-014)
City Administrator Approval of Departmental Policies: 12/2000 Rescinded Date:

ATTACHMENT 3

C89-06
POLICY C89-06

APPOINTMENT TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
Appointment to all City Boards, Commissions and Committees are established by the City’s Municipal Code as Mayoral appointments with confirmation by the City Council.

Posting and Notification of Vacancies
State law requires an annual posting prior to December 31 of all appointive terms on Boards, Commissions and Committees which are scheduled to expire within the upcoming year. The notice shall not be removed until these vacancies have been filled. State law requires unscheduled vacancies (resignation, etc.) to be publicly noticed within 20 days after the occurrence of the vacancy and prohibits appointment to the vacancy within 10 days of the public notice.

1. The City Clerk shall maintain all applications for appointive positions pursuant to the City’s adopted retention schedule. All applications must be made on a form provided by the City Clerk. Interested applicants must reapply.

2. Notice shall be sent to each current Board/Commission/Committee member whose term is set to expire in May. Those Commission/Board members who wish to be reappointed must reapply by a date certain.

3. The City Clerk shall notify the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore, members of Council, the chairpersons of Boards/Commissions, and appropriate department directors of upcoming vacancies.

4. A subcommittee, comprised of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore, shall review all applications and interview each prospective member.

5. The City Clerk shall advertise in the Carmel Pine Cone seeking applications from the general public. The Clerk shall establish a deadline for applications to be received. Following the deadline, copies of these applications shall be provided to the subcommittee of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for their review.

6. The subcommittee shall notify the City Clerk in sufficient time to place the nominees on a City Council agenda for ratification by the Council.

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7. Pursuant to the Municipal Code, appointments shall be ratified by at least three of the five members of the City Council.

8. The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore or the City Clerk shall notify each appointee of the City Council’s action. The Clerk shall provide each appointee with the process for filing a Statement of Economic Interest, Form 700.

9. All new appointees shall receive a Handbook for New Commission/Board/Committee Members.

10. The City Clerk shall notify all new appointees of the date and time to attend a presentation regarding the Brown Act and other training as needed.

11. Each department subsequently will arrange a full departmental orientation meeting, including review of the individual’s own orientation handbook. This is the handbook that expands upon the information contained in the Citywide commissioner handbook.

Unscheduled Vacancies:

1. All resignations shall be in writing and filed with the City Clerk, who will distribute it to the affected parties. A Notice of Unscheduled vacancy will not be posted until such a written resignation is received.

2. No appointment shall be made until 10 days after the public Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy.

3. The City Clerk shall advertise in the Carmel Pine Cone seeking applications from the general public. The Clerk shall establish a deadline for applications to be received. Following the deadline, copies of these applications shall be provided to the subcommittee of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for their review.

4. The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore, shall review all applications, including those received for the most recent annual recruitment and interview each new applicant.

5. Steps 6-11 above will be followed with regard to appointing individuals to unscheduled vacant positions.

Oath of Office:

The City Clerk shall administer the Oath of Office as soon as possible following the Council meeting when they are confirmed and prior to attending the first Commission/Board meeting.

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CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
City Council
Staff Report
August 3, 2026

ORDERS OF BUSINESS
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Todd Trayer, Police Chief
APPROVED BY: Brandon Swanson, Acting City Administrator SUBJECT: Carmel-by-the-Sea Evacuation Drill After Action Report RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation: Council receive and accept the Police Department's report on the May 30th, 2026 Evacuation Drill.

BACKGROUND / SUMMARY:

On May 30, 2026, the Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department (CPD), in partnership with local, regional, and community stakeholders, conducted a large-scale evacuation drill simulating a fast-moving wildfire. The exercise evaluated coordinated traffic management, emergency communications, inter-agency collaboration, and the community's overall preparedness.

Approximately 224 community members participated, including volunteers from throughout the Monterey Peninsula, making this one of the region's most comprehensive emergency preparedness exercises in recent history.

This presentation highlights the planning and coordination required to conduct the exercise, the City departments and partner agencies that participated, the contributions of our CERT and Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) teams, and the technology used to support the operation. Chief Todd Trayer will also discuss the exercise's successes, challenges, and key lessons learned, as well as recommendations and tools that will help strengthen future emergency preparedness efforts for the City of Carmel-by-theSea.

This presentation includes the 2026 Evacuation Drill After-Action Report, a supporting

slide deck, and a short 6 minute video which memorializes the efforts put into the evacuation drill. The video file is too large for this format and will be available through the City website.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None
PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

None
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Aug 3rd AAR Evacuation Drill 2026

2. Carmel by the Sea Evacuation After Action 2026.docx (4)

2026 Evacuation Drill
After-Action Report
August 3, 2026
Chief Trayer

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Why Practice Evacuating?
• Strengthen First-Responder & Volunteer
Response
• Trust Building With Community
• Test Procedures & Technology
• Find Areas of Improvement

• Participants
• 82 vehicles (estimated total of 90-
100)
• Approximately 100 community
members)
• 54 Pedestrians
• 70 Volunteers
= 224 Estimated Total Attendance
• Collaboration With Outside Agencies
• 22 Total Agencies/Entities
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Evacuation Numbers At A Glance

• Established Timelines
• Mobilization Timelines
• Evacuation Timing:
• The Lead vehicle reached Highway
1 in 8 minutes and 41 seconds;
structured re-entry started at 9:45
a.m. (45 minutes from initial
evacuation notification to the
community).
• Time to Full Operational Capacity
• 1 hour 15 minutes
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Evacuation Numbers At A Glance

YES!
• AlertMonterey
• Volunteerism
• Police Department/City Teamwork
• Pre-planning (Emergency Operations Plan)
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Did The Evacuation Drill Succeed?

• Technology: Drones Provided Situational
Awareness
• Communications: Radios
• Training Needs
• Collaboration*
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What We Learned

• Ensure Dispatch Center Is Fully Functional At EOC
• Request Additional Radios*
• Request Drone Approval*
• Additional On-going Training for PD, Volunteers, and
City Staff
• Annual Alert Testing
*Future Council Meeting
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The Road Ahead

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Carmel-by-the-Sea Evacuation Drill
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Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department Evacuation Drill
After Action Report
Date of Drill: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time of Drill: 9:00 A.M.

Location: Ocean Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Executive Summary
On May 30th, 2026, the Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department (CPD), in partnership with multiple law enforcement, fire, and safety allied community stakeholders participated in a large-scale evacuation drill simulating a fast-moving wildfire. This drill tested the effectiveness of collaborative traffic control measures, communications systems, and overall community readiness. Approximately 224 community members participated in the drill, including volunteers from throughout the Peninsula making this one of the most extensive emergency preparedness exercises in the Peninsula’s recent history.

Recommendations:
● Technology: Carmel by the Sea would benefit from additional radios, Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones), and additional Dispatch (PSAP) preparation ● Annual testing of the AlertMonterey system in Carmel by the Sea ● Additional Training for police and volunteer teams
● Training for City Staff, including Councilmembers on emergency response/ICS roles
● Initiate evacuation drills every 5 years
Key Findings Strengths & Accomplishments:
● Successful Evacuation Drill: Largest evacuation exercise in Carmel by the Sea’s recent history.
● Evacuation Timing: The main route was from Ocean Ave. to Carmel Middle School.

The lead vehicle reached Highway 1 in 8 minutes and 41 seconds after the evacuation was initiated.
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● Strong Participation: 82 vehicles (with multiple participants in many of those vehicles) and 54 pedestrians took part following citywide outreach that invited all residents, visitors, and businesses within Carmel-by-the-Sea. A total of 154 community participants took part in the exercise, supported by approximately 70 volunteers and agency personnel (an approximate total of 224 participants including volunteers). ● Increased Interagency Coordination: 22 total agencies met and participated in this drill.
● Successful validation of an evacuation plan that fits within the City’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).

Challenges:
● AlertMonterey: Registration errors that led to notification failures, inefficiencies in traffic control training and techniques, technology limitations (Radios and Drone systems), and difficulties with audible notification methods.
● Preparedness Gaps: Approximately 80% of surveyed participants reported receiving AlertMonterey notifications, while approximately 20% reported not receiving them. An ongoing outreach effort has been and should continue to be implemented to both increase resident enrollment in the emergency alert system and conduct annual testing to ensure alerts are being successfully received throughout the community. Regular testing will help verify system effectiveness, identify gaps in coverage, and strengthen overall emergency preparedness.
● Overall Readiness: 53% of participants reported they did not have an evacuation plan prior to this exercise. More than 62% of participants reported they did not have a household Go Bag prepared.

Major Takeaways
The evacuation drill demonstrated that Carmel-by-the-Sea's evacuation plans work as intended and can scale effectively, while highlighting opportunities to improve traffic control procedures, communication readiness, and technology capabilities. There was a significant benefit to the operation shown through allied agencies using Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drone technology).

Finally, there was a need for reconfigured dispatch center connections at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to expand overall preparedness.

Next Steps
● Continue to work with Genasys and the County of Monterey (AlertMonterey) partners to improve reliability and ensure timely, consistent delivery of alerts. 2

● Conduct emergency preparedness training for Carmel-by-the-Sea staff and Councilmembers to create a plan that ensures readiness for any Incident Command related City response.
● Enhance interagency training and communications.
● Ensure shuttle services operate continuously during evacuations, as pedestrian movement can be unpredictable.
● Expand community education and outreach to strengthen household readiness. ● Ensure the EOC has implemented technology that enables redundancy in our Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) abilities, CAD systems, and test those systems annually. ● Radio interoperability was limited with CHP and Carmel-by-the-Sea Police did not have extra radios to provide to allied agencies. Additional radios would greatly enhance emergency communications.

Overall, the exercise validated Carmel-by-the-Sea's ability to conduct a coordinated large-scale evacuation while identifying actionable improvements that will further strengthen community resilience.
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1. General Information
On Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., the Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department, in partnership with allied agencies, conducted a large-scale, community-wide voluntary evacuation drill centered on Ocean Avenue. This effort required extensive coordination among many local and regional agencies, including:
● Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department
● Department of Emergency Management (DEM)
● Monterey Fire Department
● Monterey Police Department
● California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) ● California Highway Patrol
● Pebble Beach Company
● Monterey County Sheriff’s Department (SEAT Program.)
● Montage Healthcare
● Monterey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) ● American Red Cross
● Carmel-by-the-Sea City Administrator’s Office/Assistant City Administrator ● Carmel-by-the-Sea Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) ● Carmel-by-the-Sea Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) ● Carmel-by-the-Sea Community Activities
● Carmel-by-the-Sea Information Technology team (IT)
● Big Sur Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
● Pacific Grove Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) ● Monterey Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
● Monterey-Salinas Transit
● Monterey District, California State Parks
● California Department of Transportation (CalTrans)
● Carmel Unified School District
● Carmel Host Lion’s Club
The objectives of the drill were multi-faceted. Key goals included:
● Evaluate law enforcement's ability to safely and efficiently coordinate the evacuation of people and vehicles, protect life and property, maintain public order, support emergency responders, and ensure clear communication and accountability during large-scale emergencies.
● Measure the time required to evacuate Ocean Avenue to an identified Safe Zone that is recognized under our Emergency Operations Plan under simulated emergency conditions.
● Practice evacuation traffic patterns along the entire route from Ocean Ave. to Carmel Middle School to include stopping all freeway traffic.
● Test the overall effectiveness of City evacuation plans. 4

● Reinforce the importance of emergency preparedness among residents. ● Validate the functionality of mass notification systems such as AlertMonterey. ● Ensure the effectiveness in operating an EOC to include a fully operational PSAP. ● Evaluate the methodology for broadcasting emergency instructions (Social Media, AlertMonterey, Local Media outlets, The Carmel Pine Cone, etc.).

Seven specific zones within Carmel-by-the-Sea were designated for the drill representing all of the residents within Carmel-by-the-Sea. The entire community, to include visitors, neighboring community members, and businesses were invited to participate in order to broaden community involvement and introduce additional complexity to the exercise. The simulated scenario was based on a fast-moving wildfire, but was designed so that the same procedures and traffic patterns could be applied to any large-scale evacuation event, including earthquakes or other natural disasters.

Given Carmel-by-the-Sea's limited evacuation routes, high seasonal visitation, and increasing wildfire risk throughout California, the City recognized the importance of validating its evacuation plans through a full-scale community exercise.
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2. Planning and Preparation
The planning effort was intentionally designed to mirror the complexity of a real-world evacuation event and required coordination among governmental agencies, volunteers, and community stakeholders. All agencies were eager to participate, recognizing the mutual benefits of the exercise. Over the course of eight months, approximately 30 planning meetings 5

were conducted, in addition to a primary stakeholder meeting and a final coordination meeting held three days before the exercise.

Public Outreach Campaign:

Preparation was reinforced through a robust public outreach campaign to engage the community. In partnership with Carmel CERT (Carmel Prepares), The Carmel Pine Cone (newspaper), KSBW, Monterey County Weekly, and other local media venues helped build an overall knowledge base of the evacuation drill within and surrounding the Carmel-by-the-Sea community. Information was widely disseminated through social media platforms, particularly Facebook and Instagram. Community members further amplified the messaging through TikTok and Nextdoor. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea spent significant time to provide the community with regular updates of how the Evacuation Drill would be conducted.

Carmel by the Sea Police Department met with and were especially grateful for our partnership with Mill Valley Police Chief Rick Navarro and his Command Staff whose experience and guidance helped shape Carmel-by-the-Sea's planning efforts. They recently concluded their own Emergency Evacuation Drill in April 2025.

An Evacuation Drill Planning Cohort met weekly to coordinate ongoing activities, identify obstacles, and ensure operational readiness. Core participants included VIPS leadership, CERT leadership, Community Activities, Public Works, Police Communications, and
Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department leadership. Subject matter experts from the Department of Emergency Management, Monterey Fire, and the California Highway Patrol regularly attended to provide guidance and support.

In February/early March, a social media and City campaign was started to advise the community of the intent to conduct the Evacuation Drill. Materials were distributed first online, at the Post Office, the Woman’s Club, Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Chamber of Commerce, many other city-related organizations as well as a meeting with the majority of the local Peninsula’s City Managers. These meetings provided an opportunity to explain the purpose of the evacuation drill and the lessons the City hoped to gain through the exercise.

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Stakeholder’s Meeting:

In March 2026, a one-day stakeholder’s meeting was conducted at the Sunset Center. It included representatives from every entity on the Stakeholder’s list above. The overall exercise plan was presented and each stakeholder identified how they could contribute to the overall operation. Alerting systems, drones, participant support, pet planning, and volunteer coordination were all major topics that inspired this large team to build a plan for Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Stakeholder Meeting
Carmel Prepares:CERT Flyer
On April 25, 2026, our Carmel-by-the-Sea CERT team held one of the three annual Carmel Prepares events at the Sunset Center; Carpenter Room. The focus of that event was a deep dive into the realities of fire events to include a tremendous presentation by three survivors of the Altadena fires and lessons learned from their actual experience in a real evacuation. There was a strong focus on the Evacuation Drill, the goals of that drill, and a call to action for the community to participate, volunteer, and be part of the learning from that drill. This was a major catalyst for signups related to the event.
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In May, our VIPS team handed out flyers to more than 500 downtown businesses and had discussions to answer any questions related to business operations and the actual plan of the evacuation day. This occurred within 2-3 weeks prior to the drill.

The final week before the drill, we implemented electronic signboards on Highway 1 at Rio Rd.

A second sign was placed at Devendorf Park (Junipero St. and Ocean Ave.). A third was planned to be installed at Carpenter St. and Highway 1, but the signboard could not safely be deployed at that location because of its size and footprint requirements.

A press release was distributed to all local media explaining why, how, and when the drill would take place.
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Key resources were staged prior to the drill. This included signage at the initial staging area of Ocean Ave. & Monte Verde Ave. along with pedestrian signage at Junipero St. & Ocean Ave. were critical entry points for the responding participants. In total, approximately 45 signs and directional markers were installed between the initial staging area and the Safe Zone. Those signs have been saved for future use for an actual evacuation or future drill.

Additional signs were set up on A-frames at the Post Office, along the medians on Ocean Ave., and Del Mar parking lot a week prior to the drill in order to notify as many visitors as possible.

Public Safety Communications
Communications among first responders were carefully structured using a Countywide radio channel to ensure interagency operability. AlertMonterey was selected as the primary public notification tool through collaboration with the County of Monterey’s Department of Emergency Management. A backup text messaging group was also established to share critical information and real-time photographs should communication failures occur.

Initially, the plan called for the utilization of Carmel by the Sea’s air raid siren that is mounted atop of the Carmel Fire Station #15, but out of an abundance of caution related to current international conflicts, the City elected to not implement the siren. Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department also weighed utilization of our partner agency’s Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD), but elected not to implement that technology for this evacuation drill. LRAD’s were used by Mill Valley during their recent evacuation drill and did provide enhanced audible notifications.

These are options that could be implemented and utilized after further discussion and collaboration with our community.

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Community Communications
The Evacuation Drill’s public information campaign was successful in that post-survey results found respondents (87 persons) heard about the drill from:
41% Newspaper (The Carmel Pine Cone ads and articles as well as Monterey County Weekly) 26% City Website (Friday Letter, etc.)
19% Social Media
The rest of the respondents heard from organic connections such as neighbors, signage, Carmel Prepares meetings, the Carmel Residents Association, Councilmember’s emails/notifications and the like.

We received no panicked/emergency calls to 911 during the evacuation drill.

The extensive planning effort demonstrated that successful evacuations are built long before an emergency occurs. Relationships established through months of coordination significantly enhanced the City's ability to execute a complex, multi-agency exercise.

3. Execution of Drill
On the morning of the drill, a Unified Command Post was established at Vista Lobos, located at Junipero Street and 3rd Avenue. both in the building and parking lot. This enabled the many allied agencies and volunteers to meet in one location for final briefings, logistical support, refreshments, and restroom facilities.

This is also the location of our CERT supplies and equipment making it a convenient starting point for the large number of peninsula CERT volunteers.

Our primary briefing took place at 7:30 a.m. and individual teams met after for specific briefings by their team leaders (VIPS, CERT, and allied agencies). The primary briefing reviewed the exercise objectives, agency assignments, and communications protocols.

Initial 7:30 a.m. briefing at Vista Lobos
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Timeline of Key Events
● 6:00 A.M. – Signs and barricades installed by PW and VIPS ● 6:30 A.M. – Unified Command Post established at Vista Lobos. ● 7:15 A.M. – STAKEHOLDER ALERT AlertMonterey Notification to Stakeholders ● 7:30 A.M. – Primary briefing conducted; assignments issued, and communications reviewed.
● 8:30 A.M. – All agency personnel and volunteers sent to assigned posts. ● 8:43 A.M. – ALERT #1 AlertMonterey Evacuation Drill notification to full community via AlertMonterey - advising to standby for further instructions. ● 9:03 A.M. – ALERT #2 AlertMonterey Evacuation Drill Formally Implemented with Community
● 9:34 A.M. – All participating automobile traffic reached the Safe Zone. 3rd bus deployed.
● 9:57 A.M. – ALERT #3 AlertMonterey Evacuation Drill has ended/ All invited to Safety Fair.

Evacuation Route:

The evacuation proceeded along the established path:

Eastbound Ocean Ave. to Southbound Junipero St./Rio Rd.

Southbound over Highway 1 and Northbound onto Carmel Rancho Rd.

Eastbound Carmel Valley Rd. to Carmel Middle School Dr. (the entrance to the Safe Zone).

Overall Evacuation Route Chosen:
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Initial Staging Area: Ocean Ave. and Monte Verde Ave.

Safe Zone:
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Traffic Flow:

Prior to the official start, participants staged along Ocean Ave. facing Eastbound until an accumulation of vehicles could be sent toward the Safe Zone. The full evacuation route was staffed with VIPS and CERT teams, all equipped with fluorescent safety vests and safety equipment. Officers from Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department and allied agencies were at key checkpoints to ensure safety.

There were no vehicle incidents or collisions, nor were there pedestrian incidents or concerns.

One volunteer had an unrelated medical issue during the drill. This occurred while they were tending to their personal needs, but was quickly addressed. Our contingency plans allowed for easy medical access and transportation of the subject.

The EOC also was able to monitor real-time traffic conditions through open source tools provided by Google. The traffic shows approximately 10 minutes of impact on main streets.

This mostly showed impacts on Highway 1 southbound and Rio Rd. east of Highway 1. Overall the traffic fluctuated but moved smoothly throughout the drill. 9:04 a.m. 9:18 a.m.
9:30 a.m. 9:43 a.m.
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A line of vehicles, approximately 10, were lined up before the first drill announcements occurred.

They were primarily on Monte Verde St. Our VIPS team waited until approximately 8:45 a.m. to start sending vehicles eastbound towards the vehicles staging area of Junipero St. and Ocean Ave.

Pedestrians were invited to join in the evacuation as well by meeting at a designated collection zone. A flag marked the Pedestrian Collection Zone on Junipero St. and Ocean Ave. The estimate is 54 pedestrians participated in the evacuation drill.

Pedestrians were taken to and from the Pedestrian Collection Zone via MST buses. Two buses handled all of the pedestrian traffic. There were some pedestrians who showed up later at the collection zone (around 9:30 a.m.) and the bus service had not made their way back to the collection zone. This increased the overall time of the drill.

During the drill, 82 participant vehicles were counted by volunteers along the route. Additional vehicles joined into the convoy as there were many ancillary streets that fed into Junipero St./ Rio Rd. The estimated total number of vehicles was approximately 100. A conservative estimate of overall participants is 154 plus the 70 volunteers totalled 224 total participants.

Vehicles leaving the downtown core area experienced very few issues during exit. There were gaps in the line of vehicles as participants arrived at different times during the drill. This was a technicality that benefitted the officers and volunteers as they adapted to the unpredictable waves of vehicle traffic.

There was some confusion due to different traffic control techniques by the evacuation team. Participants relayed that they felt some were less effective than others and wanted more uniformity in traffic control methods and more police officer visibility.

Finding:
● The Lead vehicle reached Highway 1 in 8 minutes and
41 seconds; structured re-entry started at 9:45 a.m. (45 minutes from initial evacuation notification to the
community).
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones):

Technology and monitoring tools were also deployed to monitor traffic flow pre and post evacuation drill initiation: Two Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) were utilized; One from CalFire and one from Monterey Police Department. These drones gave the EOC the ability to have real-time situational awareness throughout the evacuation process allowing Command Staff the ability to guide and direct resources and monitor the evacuation exercise real time.

The aerial team also provided video documentation to Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department at the conclusion of the evacuation event.

4. Performance Metrics
AlertMonterey System Testing
With the approximately total housing of 3,056 and a population reported at 1,721 (2020 US Census), our village participation in an evacuation drill has a far reaching effect to help create an on-going dialogue about preparedness. This Evacuation Drill conducted multiple notifications the day of the drill through the Department of Emergency Management.

Through the Department of Emergency Management’s Reverse911 system, the following data was provided:
7,308 contacts were made with each of the community alerts 1-3. 896 of those messages sent were ‘failures” - Undelivered “or failed” notifications may be attributed to various factors, including redundant entries, landline limitations, or broader network complications.
112 participants opted in to receive and participate in the drill. Many advised they participated without opting in as it was voluntary.

Below is a graph of who elected to participate. Looking at the raw data, there were many individuals who participated, but did not respond back to the text prompt of “I wish to participate” or “I do not wish to participate”, but they did in fact participate. 15

Notification Feed and Resident Reports
Although overall delivery rates were high, there were reports of residents not receiving alerts. A review of the AlertMonterey feed by the DEM staff determined that many of these individuals had incorrect phone numbers/emails listed. A few had one digit off or had used a landline phone number that they no longer maintained. This was discussed with individuals who participated, changed immediately, or if elected so, the participant took information to re-submit on their own at the Safety Fair.

Several registered participants, however, residing within the evacuation zones, who took part in the drill, reported not receiving notifications (almost 21%). This feedback highlights the need for further increased education and community outreach to determine if residents were signed up for AlertMonterey and confirmation that community members have their contact information correct within the platforms. All participants who advised they did not receive alerts have been contacted to ensure they re-register with AlertMonterey.

Traffic Flow and Timing
The evacuation drill lasted approximately 45 minutes, with traffic data collected at the intersection Junipero St. and Ocean Avenue along with the Safe Zone. During this time, 82 16

participant vehicles were observed. The highest traffic flow occurred approximately during the first 19 minutes, when the majority of vehicles passed through the intersection.

Traffic Management
Identified bottlenecks included the expected crossover area of Rio Rd. and Highway 1. As stacks of vehicles approached, traffic was effectively managed by stopping freeway traffic, crossing over the large groups of vehicles towards the safety zone, and then re-opening the freeway. Volunteers advised the complicated balance of when to stop and start freeway traffic was the main challenge since there were many gaps between vehicles heading to the Safe Zone. This was by design in an effort to prepare the traffic management team of volunteers for the realistic feelings of traffic congestion and unpredictability.

Agency Communication
Communication between most agencies was effective; however, challenges arose with CHP communications due to radio interoperability issues. To mitigate this issue, we paired CHP units with a Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Unit so they either had radio contact, cellphone options, or texting capabilities.

A follow up discussion with CHP leadership and speaking with Mill Valley on their evacuation drill results were that this communication issue is easily addressed by providing CHP with access to local police radios should a true emergency occur. Carmel-by-the-Sea does not have extra radios to be provided to outside agencies like CHP at this time.

Safety
Safety protocols were rigorously adhered to throughout the drill, and the only incident was an unrelated medical call that occurred outside of the drill route.

5. Observed Strengths
The drill demonstrated several key successes:

Leadership and Coordination
Strong leadership and seamless interagency cooperation were critical to the drill’s smooth execution. Allied agencies worked together effectively, and staff consistently displayed professionalism and adaptability.

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number of volunteers from our own CERT, VIPS, and adjoining teams were a testament to how we can collaborate successfully and engage community needs.

Community Participation
Carmel-by-the-Sea conducted a successful community evacuation exercise involving 154 evacuation participants and approximately 70 volunteers. Based on an estimated live-in population of 1,900-2, , the drill directly engaged about 8% of residents, with total community involvement approaching 12%. While FEMA/HSEEP does not establish a fixed participation percentage standard, the exercise appears to meet the intent of FEMA-style preparedness by testing evacuation coordination, public notification, volunteer integration, safe-zone operations, and areas for future improvement.

Bottom line: For Carmel-by-the-Sea’s size, this is considered a “very credible turnout”.

The resulting traffic volume created realistic congestion and pressure on the evacuation route, providing invaluable data for future planning and training.

Parallelling Community Events
There were three known events happening simultaneously as the Evacuation Drill. 1) Carmel Surf and Sand event
2) Sunset Center youth dress rehearsals
3) Sleepover event at River School
Our team made contact with and provided detailed information for all participants to attend each of these events weeks prior to the Evacuation Drill. The outreach was successful and Evacuation Drill coordinators checked in with the events after. There were no complaints provided and the response was that the Evacuation Drill did not impact their event. The Surf event did have a few participants who complained our drill was on the same day as their event, but our VIPS team assured them that they would not be impacted for long and that emergencies often occur at inconvenient times.

Validated Evacuation Plan
The evacuation route via Rio Rd. was carried out efficiently, confirming the effectiveness of the area-specific evacuation plan. Our Emergency Operations Plan identifies Carmel Middle School as a reunification/safety zone, which continues to be a viable option should any need arise.

6. Observed Weaknesses and Challenges
The drill also revealed several areas requiring improvement:
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Technology Gaps
The Vista Lobos location had previously been identified as the new location to stand up both an EOC and PSAP services for our community during an emergency. The vast majority of technology did perform as needed, but the PSAP itself was not able to be stood up completely during the Evacuation Drill due to technical difficulties in connections and permissions. The Carmel-by-the-Sea IT team discovered the issue prior to the drill with connecting to our CAD systems, but we were able to continue the drill with modified PSAP services. Since the drill, the IT team continues to work to ensure ways to connect to the CAD system, which enables full PSAP capabilities in Vista Lobos should the need arise.

Carmel-by-the-Sea does not have immediate access to Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) and would need to rely on allied agencies for such capabilities. Unfortunately, if a major event was impacting the peninsula, the likelihood of such equipment being available to our agency is diminished.

As discussed earlier, additional police radios are critical to ensure enhanced communications with other law enforcement agencies.

Long-Range Acoustic Device technology allows audible broadcasts to a broad audience. This option may be explored to see if implementation best benefits the community.

Traffic Control Methodology
Participants advised that traffic control was not consistent by both officers and volunteers, which caused confusion, some minor delays, and ultimately there was room for improvement. Since the drill, the CERT and VIPS teams have been working on a plan to participate in uniform traffic training where Carmel-by-the-Sea officers will also participate to ensure more consistency exist when they perform these duties.

AlertMonterey Messaging Issues
Several residents in the designated evacuation zones reported not receiving AlertMonterey notifications despite being registered to receive texts. CPD will provide DEM with the names, addresses, and contact information of these individuals so DEM can investigate the cause.

7. Participant Feedback
Feedback from participating officers and first responders was generally positive. Monterey Fire provided real time feedback as to additional steps an evacuation of this magnitude would take if this were an actual fire evacuation.

Overall, volunteers and participants felt the plan was well-designed and flexible enough to accommodate minor adjustments needed during the actual evacuation drill. 19

Concerns were raised regarding the gaps between evacuation participants (vehicles) as they lined up and were funnelled through toward the Safe Zone. It gave the volunteers unpredictability as to the number, status, and timing of those vehicles. This parallels real evacuation actual behavior, but was brought up by numerous participants who expected a solid stream of evacuees.

Many observers praised the overall organization of the drill, noting its thorough preparation and coordination. As with any operations, some community members did not see the full value of such a drill. This perspective was equally important in ensuring we, as a City, do our best to put out the reasons why such a drill was being conducted. Not every participant went to the Carmel Prepares meetings, Council meetings, read/watched the Friday messaging from the City, or followed social media.

Following the completion of the drill, a survey was distributed to participating residents to gather feedback on the perceived success of the evacuation and to identify areas for improvement in supporting the community during an emergency.

Overall, the evacuation drill was viewed as a success by the majority of participants. The survey found that 18 out of 87 participants who answered the survey, reported not receiving the AlertMonterey texts during the evacuation drill. Special outreach was done to every one of those 18 both at the Safety Fair and online to ensure they had the tools to either sign up themselves or received full assistance from CPD to ensure they were signed up.

The majority of respondents cited appreciation for the city’s planning, communication, and the visible presence of both volunteers and public safety personnel. Many residents noted that the drill helped them better understand traffic patterns, evacuation routes, and the logistics of a real emergency. Some practiced with family members and pets, using the drill as a realistic scenario to improve household readiness.

The drill, however, also revealed key areas in need of improvement. Several participants reported confusion at major intersections and inconsistent traffic control along the Rio Rd. evacuation route. They wished they would have been told where the Safe Zone was via the AlertMonterey text messages.

The reality is that in an actual evacuation drill, community members would be guided either to a Safe Zone or simply told which direction to evacuate towards (For example, evacuate North on Highway 1 or East on Carmel Valley Rd.). The decision to guide all evacuation drill participants one direction to the Safe Zone was to simulate only one exit for our traffic control teams, test the participants abilities to follow real traffic control signage, and control driving behaviors to ensure every participant safely made it to the Safe Zone.

We did not experience residents choosing to leave the drill early or divert from the route due to unclear signage. This was one of our objectives to ensure our time management took into account the overall duration of the drill was appropriate for all of the participants. 20

Communication methods leading up to the drill were generally effective, with most respondents learning about it through The Carmel Pine Cone newspaper, social media, and word of mouth/signage.

8. Lessons Learned
Several important lessons emerged from the May evacuation drill:

AlertMarin Notification Data Improvements
Data within the AlertMonterey platform is growing. The County will work with Cities and Towns to recertify data with community members and has worked with CPD since the Evacuation Drill to fix and confirm data issues for community members. The County’s Department of Emergency Services has been an amazing partner in this drill and will continue to be an asset for improving Carmel-by-the-Sea’s safety planning.

During our initial meetings with the Department of Emergency Services, we were advised that hundreds of phone numbers were in a data silo that would not have given them the notification.

The DEM team corrected the data prior to the drill.
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Community Preparedness
The drill succeeded in engaging residents and improving household readiness. It also revealed ongoing gaps in communication, coordination, and public understanding of emergency protocols.

Future drills must emphasize:
● Enhancing alert reliability
● Improving real-time traffic management
● Expanding community education
● Ensuring accessibility for all residents
● Technology is updated and ready-tested for immediate use during emergencies Continued investment in drills, neighborhood engagement, and transparent follow-up will be essential to strengthening Carmel-by-the-Sea’s readiness.

9. Recommendations and Opportunities
The lessons learned from this exercise point to clear opportunities for improvement. The following recommendations identify the next steps for strengthening Carmel-by-the-Sea’s emergency readiness:

Traffic Control Training
● Develop additional training materials for staff on accessing traffic control methodologies . ● Ensure bussing / shuttle services remain looping during an evacuation (drill) as pedestrian pace can vary.

AlertMonterey Testing
● Re-test systems annually during community meetings, like Carmel Prepares, to ensure they reach intended audiences.
● An ongoing outreach effort should be implemented to both increase resident enrollment in the emergency alert system and conduct annual testing to ensure alerts are being successfully received throughout the community. Regular testing will help verify system effectiveness, identify gaps in coverage, and strengthen overall emergency preparedness.

Strategic Planning/Technology
● Incorporate these findings into the City’s Emergency Operations Plan, which was recently updated.
● Start planning another Evacuation Drill/Safety Fair in 5 years. ● Enhance interagency training and communications.
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● Regular testing of our PSAP secondary center to ensure usability and familiarity with PD team.
● Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) were integral in providing situational awareness and would be a significant impactful tool if adopted by Carmel-by-the-Sea. ● Carmel-by-the-Sea would benefit from 4 additional radios to ensure adequate interoperability with outside agencies during emergencies. The approximate cost per radio is $17,000.

Conclusion and Call to Action
The May 30th, 2026 evacuation drill demonstrated Carmel-by-the-Sea’s strong foundation in emergency preparedness, built on effective interagency cooperation, robust operational planning and engaged community participation. At the same time, the drill surfaced critical opportunities for improvement in our communications systems, notification capacities, and need to continue expanding our public education.

By acting on the recommendations in this report, the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and its regional partners will improve readiness for future emergencies that may require evacuations. The path forward is as follows:
● Implement a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) program for Carmel-by-the-Sea. ● Increases communications preparedness through the purchase of additional radios. ● Work with the County of Monterey (AlertMonterey) partners to enhance community engagement with their alerting systems. This will ensure timely, consistent delivery of alerts to the Carmel-by-the-Sea public and first responders. If plausible, annual testing of our AlertMonterey system in our Carmel by the Sea zones would increase our overall community effectiveness.
● Enhance training opportunities and strengthen interagency coordination to maintain readiness and build operational consistency. Conduct emergency preparedness training for Carmel-by-the-Sea staff and Councilmembers to create a plan that ensures readiness for any Incident Command related City response. ● Expand community education and engagement efforts to increase public awareness, preparedness, and resilience.

Emergency preparedness is not a one-time exercise; it is a sustained commitment to learning, adapting, and improving. The participation of our partners and community members made Carmel-by-the-Sea’s drill a success, and their continued involvement will ensure that Carmel-by-the-Sea remains resilient and ready.
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Photos of Evacuation Event
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CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
City Council
Staff Report
August 3, 2026

ORDERS OF BUSINESS
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Swanson, Acting City Administrator APPROVED BY: Brandon Swanson, Acting City Administrator SUBJECT: Request from Pacific Repertory Theatre for Waiver of $196,648.71 in Building Permit Fees Associated with the Golden Bough Theatre Renovation Project
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the report, consider the request from Pacific Repertory Theatre for a waiver of outstanding building permit fees, and provide direction.

BACKGROUND / SUMMARY:

Executive Summary
Pacific Repertory Theatre has requested that the City Council waive $196,648.71 in outstanding building permit fees associated with the Golden Bough Theatre renovation project. The applicant's request cites the increase in construction costs, prior City fee waivers, project delays, public benefits, and the nonprofit nature of the organization as reasons for the request. The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with factual information regarding the calculation of permit fees, the project's permit history, previous fee waivers granted by the City, and the issues raised in the applicant's request so that Council may determine whether a fee waiver is appropriate.

Background/Discussion
The Golden Bough Theatre renovation has been under review since 2019. Over the course of nearly six years, the project involved numerous planning and building permit applications, multiple revisions, extensive coordination between City staff, the applicant,

design professionals, public agencies, and the community, culminating in temporary occupancy in February 2025.

The applicant has submitted a request asking the City Council to waive the remaining building permit fees associated with the project (Attachment 1).

Purpose of Building Permit Fees
Building permit fees are intended to recover the City's cost of providing plan review, permit processing, inspections, meetings, code review, permit administration, and related Building Safety services. They are not intended to generate revenue beyond the cost of providing these services. As projects become larger or require additional review, staff time and associated costs generally increase.

How Building Permit Fees are Calculated in Carmel
The City has adopted a Building Safety Division Fee Schedule that calculates permit fees based upon the construction valuation reported by the applicant (Attachment 2).

Applicants are required to report the total valuation of the project, including but not limited to:
• Construction costs
• Material costs
• Architectural and engineering fees
• Design consultant costs
• Contractor costs
For the Golden Bough Theatre project:
• Original reported valuation: $2,670,000
• Original Building Division fees: $51,926.37
At project completion, the applicant submitted an updated construction valuation of:
• Final valuation: $13,828,775.43
Based upon the adopted fee schedule, the final Building Division fees totaled:
• Total final fees: $209,648.71

Following review, staff determined that a previously approved City Council fee waiver of $13,000 had not been applied to the permit balance (Attachment 3). After applying that waiver, the remaining balance is:
• Outstanding balance: $196,648.71
How Other Cities Calculate Permit Fees
California jurisdictions generally calculate building permit fees using one of two methods:
• Applicant-reported construction valuation (the method used by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea); or
• Standardized construction valuations based upon building type, occupancy classification, and square footage as established under the California Building Code.

Both methods are commonly used throughout California to recover the cost of providing Building Safety services.

Previous Fee Waivers
The City has previously approved fee waivers associated with this project.

Those include:
• Planning application DR 20-107 received a fee waiver of $1,005 under an existing Council approved program at the time.
• City Council also approved Resolution 2020-074 which granted a $13,000 waiver toward building permit fees in support of a historic use.

Authority to Waive Fees
Chapter 15.04 of the Carmel Municipal Code requires building permit fees to be collected in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by City Council. The Municipal Code does not expressly authorize the Building Official to waive or reduce building permit fees. While the Municipal Code likewise does not expressly provide for individual fee waivers by the City Council, the Council adopted the fee schedule by resolution and may consider whether to exercise its legislative discretion to waive or reduce fees in a particular case. Such action would constitute a policy decision of the City Council rather than an administrative determination.

Project History and Permit Activity

The applicant's request characterizes the project as having experienced relatively few changes. Staff's review of the permit history indicates that the project evolved substantially over the course of review and construction.

The project included:
• Seven planning applications
• Four separate building permits that were ultimately consolidated into a single master permit
• Three subsequent building permit revisions over approximately eighteen months Planning applications began in June 2019, while temporary occupancy was issued in February 2025, representing nearly six years of design, permitting, construction, inspections, and revisions.

Changes to the project continued through July 2024. Each revision required additional staff review, plan checking, coordination with consultants, inspections, meetings with the applicant's design team, and permit administration.

Permit Review Timelines
The applicant's request asserts that City review delays significantly contributed to increased project costs.

Staff's review of the permit history indicates that:
• Initial plan review cycles were generally completed within approximately 30 days.
• Later revisions generally required approximately 60 days, reflecting the increasing complexity of the revisions.

The project required extensive coordination among City staff, the applicant, architects, consultants, the PacRep Board, and members of the public. Review times varied depending on the complexity of individual revisions, and this processing time does account for some of the duration of this project. However, staff does not find evidence that City review timelines alone account for all of the duration described in the applicant's request.

Fee Waiver Program
The applicant's request states that the project narrowly missed the City's commercial fee waiver program, which ended in 2019, because the application was submitted during the "early months of 2020." City records indicate that the subject building permit application was submitted on December 11, 2020, after the City's temporary fee waiver

program had expired for nearly 12 months.

ADA Improvements
The applicant notes that a significant portion of the increased project cost resulted from accessibility improvements. Staff acknowledges that substantial accessibility improvements were incorporated into the project. However, these improvements were required to comply with applicable state accessibility requirements and building codes as part of the approved renovation project.

Improvements to City Property
The applicant also cites improvements made to City property as justification for a fee waiver. Staff notes that the sidewalk improvements are located within the public rightof-way and constitute improvements to City property. The remaining improvements identified in the request—including ADA pathways, utilities, drainage improvements, and related work—were improvements constructed as part of the approved development and located within or serving the project site.

Conclusion
The applicant has requested that the City waive the remaining building permit fees associated with the Golden Bough Theatre renovation project. Staff has provided City Council with information regarding the City's fee structure, the project's permit history, previous fee waivers, and the factual background related to the issues raised in the request. The decision whether to waive all or a portion of the remaining permit fees is a policy determination for the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The requested fee waiver would reduce Building Safety Division cost recovery by $196,648.71. Building permit fees are established to recover the City's actual cost of providing permit processing, plan review, inspections, and related Building Safety services. Waiving these fees would result in those costs being borne by the City's General Fund rather than by the project that generated the associated staff work.

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

N/A
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Letter from PacRep - Fee Waiver request

2. Building and Safety Valuation Tables

3. Resolution 2020-074 - Approving a Partial Waiver of Building Fees for Golden Bough

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ertory
Theatre
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& School of Dramatic Arts

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Golden Bough Playhouse
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DARNELL WHITT
P.O. BOX 222035
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FAX (831) 622-0703
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April I 7, 2026
Stephen Moorer
Executive Director
Pacific Repertory Theatre
P.O. Box 222035
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93922
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel City Council
Planning & Building Department
P.O. Box CC
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
RE: Request for Waiver of Permit Fees for the Golden Bough Theatre Renovation Project
Dear Members of the City Council and City Administration,

I am writing to you not only in my role at Pacific Repertory Theatre, but also as someone who has spent decades working to preserve and strengthen the cultural fabric of Carmel-by-the-Sea. I respect the responsibility you carry as stewards of this City, and I hope this request is received in the spirit in which it is offered: one of partnership, fairness, and common sense.

As you know, the Golden Bough Theatre renovation was originally valued at under $3 million prior to the pandemic. Based on that valuation, the City assessed building permit and planning fees, and-after a very modest discount of $13,000 granted by the previous City Council-over $50,000 has already been paid to the City by PacRep. The project scope, design, footprint, and intended use were fully reviewed and approved at that time, and the phased-submittal approach was agreed upon.

What none of us could have anticipated was the unprecedented escalation in construction costs that followed-supply-chain disruptions, wage increases, fuel costs, insurance hikes, and five years of inflation across every trade. As a result, the total project budget has grown to over $13 million, even though the project itself experienced few changes. The theatre remains fundamentally the same project as originally approved.

However, this inflation-driven increase in valuation has triggered an additional permit fee increase approaching $200,000, on top of fees already paid. For a nonprofit arts organization, this is not merely difficult-it threatens the long-term sustainability of an organization working to preserve one of Carmel's most important cultural assets during a historically severe downturn for the performing arts.

I respectfully ask the City to consider the real-world context behind these numbers.

Continued.

In residence at the historic Golden Bough Playhouse, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California ATTACHMENT 1

PacRep Waiver request, continued Page 2/3

1. Clear Precedent: Phase l Fees Were Fully Waived
When Pacific Repertory Theatre undertook the initial Phase I remodel of the Golden Bough Theatre, 100% of the City's fees were waived. That decision reflected a clear and deliberate understandingshared by prior City Councils-that PacRep's nonprofit status, historic stewardship, and publicserving mission warranted treatment consistent with other civic and cultural institutions in Cannel.

2. A Previous City Fee Waiver Program and Established Precedent Historically, the City has used fee-waiver programs to encourage private investment in commercial and hotel improvements. For example, Carmel City Council Resolution No. 2018-079 established an incentive program that waived aH planning and building permit fees for qualifying commercial and hotel improvement projects during Calendar Year 2019.

Toward the end of 2019, as PacRep was actively preparing the Golden Bough project for fonnal submittal, we approached City staff to ask whether we slJould accelerate our application in order to submit before the end of the year and fall under the existing fee-waiver program. At that time, we were advised not to worry about the timing, and based on that guidance-together with our prior experience during Phase 1, when fees were fully waived-we reasonably believed that similar fee relief would be forthcoming for this phase of the project.

In hindsight, that guidance proved incorrect, and had we submitted in December of 20 I 9 rather than in the early months of 2020, this appeal would not be necessary. We share this not to assign fault, but to explain the good-faith reliance and circumstances that led to the timing of our application. We respectfully ask the Council to consider whether exercising its discretionary authority here is consistent with both the spirit and past practice of the City's fee-relief policies.

3. Nonprofit and Historic Nature of the Project
Of the three major historic cultural venues in the City-along with Sunset Center and the Forest Theater-the nonprofit Golden Bough Playhouse is the only facility that faces such fees, particularly where soft costs and valuation are concerned.

Previous City Councils have recognized this imbalance and acted accordingly. We are simply asking for equitable treatment for a nonprofit institution that provides the same public cultural benefit as City-owned venues.

4. Significant Investment in ADA Accessibility
Several million dollars of the increased project cost are attributable entirely to ADA compliance improvements, including ramps, accessible seating, restrooms, and pathways. These upgrades finally bring the Golden Bough Theatre into full accessibility for the first time in its long history.

Continued.

ATTACHMENT 1

PacRep Waiver request, continued Page 3/3

5. Limited Changes to Scope or City Services
With only limited changes to the project and based on the materials provided by the Building and Planning Departments, the City's workload-plan checks, inspections, and reviews--did not materially increase as the project valuation rose. Given that much of the cost increase was attributable to finishes, equipment, and project management, this is not surprising. The drawings, square footage, use, and overa11 complexity remained substantially the same as the plan originally approved by the Planning Commission.

City staff has also advised that the City incurred approximately $14,731 in outside planning consultant costs related to limited phases of the project. PacRep has already paid more than $50,000 in fees-an amount that significantly exceeds those documented expenses-raising reasonable questions about the proportionality of the additional fees being sought.
* An approximately 80-square-foot ADA restroom addition represents the only net increase in building footprint during the project and was separately reviewed and permitted.

6. Delays Beyond Our Control
Acknowledging that some delays were inherent in a project of this scale, and that PacRep was responsible for portions of that timeline, City plan checks originally estimated at approximately four weeks ultimately extended to roughly three times that length, due in large part to staffing shortages within the Planning Department which were beyond our control. During these periods, the project was effectively stalled while construction loans, contracts, and overhead continued, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in carrying costs. We absorbed these costs without complaint, understanding the pressures involved.

However, any additional permit fees will further compound an already significant financial burden.

7. Improvements to City Property and Public Benefit
In addition to restoring the theatre itself, PacRep funded substantial improvements to City-owned property, including sidewalks, ADA ramps, sewer and groundwater improvements, and streetscape enhancements.

A Request for Reasonable, Consistent Action
We are not asking the City to subsidize this project. During Phase 1, when fees totaled approximately $15,000, they were fully waived; for Phase 2, PacRep has already paid over $50,000. We are only asking that total fees not go beyond what is fair or reasonable for a nonprofit preserving a historic public asset.

Accordingly, we respectfully request that the City Council exercise its authority to grant a full waiver of the increased permit fees, consistent with prior fee waivers, past Council actions, and the City's recently ended fee-waiver program.

With respect and appreciation, 0
Stephen Moorer "i"�
Executive Director �
Pacific Repertory Theatre End
ATTACHMENT 1

City of ca rmel-by-the-Sea
Building Safety Division Fees
Construction . Plan Check Permit Construction Plan Check Permit Fee Valuation Fee Fee Valuation Fee
$1-2,000 $101.77 $193.36 48,001- 49,000 838.33 1,289.14 2,001-3,000 110.13 193.36 49,001-50,000 851,69 1,310.30 3,001-4,000 128.66 197.94 50,001 -51,000 860.96 1,324.56 4,001 - 5,000 147.18 226.44 51,001- 52,000 870.22 1,338.80 5,001 - 6,000 165.70 254.94 52,001 -53,000 878.49 1353.05 6,001-7,000 184.22 283.43 53,001- 54,000 888.74 1,367.30 7,001-8,000 202.75 311.93 54,001 -55,000 898.01 1,381.55 8,001-9,000 221.28 340.43 55,001-56,000 907.27 1,395.80 9,001 -10,000 239.80 368.93 56,001 -57,000 916.53 1,410.04 10,001 -11,000 258.32 397.41 57,001 -58,000 925.79 1,424.29 11,001 -12,000 276.82 425.91 58,001 - 59,000 935.05 1,438.54 12,001-13,000 295.37 454.41 59,001-60,000 944.31 1,452.79 13,001 -14,000 313.89 482.90 60,001-61,000 953.57 1,467.03 14,001-15,000 332.41 511.40 61,001-62,000 962.83 1,481.29 15,001-16,000 350.93 539.90 62,001-63,000 972.10 1,495.53 16,001-17,000 369.46 568.40 • 63,001-64,000 981.36 1,509.78 17,001 -18,000 387.98 596.89 64,001-65,000 990.62 1,524.03 18,001-19,000 406.50 625.39 65,001 -66,000 999.88 1,538.27 19,001- 20,000 425.02 653.88 66,001-67,000 1,009.13 1,552.52 20,001- 21,000 443.55 682.37 67,001-68,000 1,018.40 1,566.77 21,001- 22,000 462.05 710.87 68,001- 69,000 1,027.66 1,581.02 22,001-23,000 480.59 739.37 69,001- 70,000 1,036.92 1,595.26 23,001- 24,000 499.11 767.87 70,001-71,000 1,046.18 1,609.52 24,001-25,000 517.63 796.36 71,001-72,000 1,055.45 1,623.76 25,001-26,000 530.99 816.92 72,001 "'." 73,000 1,064.71 1,638.01 26,001-27,000 544.36 837.47 73,001 -74,000 1,073.97 1,652.26 27,001-28,000 557.71 858.04 74,001-75,000 1,083.23 1,666.50 28,001- 29,000 571.08 878.59 75,001-76,000 1,092.49 1,680.76 29,001-30,000 584.45 899.15 76,001-77,000 1,092.35 1,695.00 30,001-31,000 597.81 919.70 77,001-78,000 1,111.01 1,709.25 31,001-32,000 611.18 940.27 78,001-79,000 1,120.27 1,723.59 32,001- 33,000 624.43 960.82 79,001-80;000 1,129.54 1,737.75 33,001- 34,000 637.90 981.38 80,001 -81,000 1,138.80 1,751.99 34,001- 35,000 660.67 1,001.93 81,001-82,000 1,148.06 1,766.25 35,001- 36,000 664.62 1,022.50 82,001 - 83,000 1,157.32 1,780.49 36,001-37,000 715.60 1,043.06 83,001 -84,000 1,166.58 1,794.74 37,001-38,000 691.35 1,063.61 84,001 -85;000 1,175.84 1,808.99 38,001-39,000 704.72 1,084.18 85,001- 86,000 1,185.10 1,823.23 39,001-40,000 718.07 1,104.72 86,001- 87,000 1,194.36 1,837.49 40,001-41,000 731.44 1,125.29 87 ,001- 88,000 1,206.77 1,851.73 41,001 - 42,000 744.80 1,145.84 88,001- 89,000 1,212.89 1,865.98 42,001-43,000 758.16 1,166.41 89,001- 90,000 1,222.15 1,880.23 43,001-44,000 771.52 1,186.96 90,001-91,000 1,231.41 1,894.48 44,001-45,000 784.89 1,207.52 91,001-92,000 1,240.66 1,908.72 45,001-46,000 798.52 1,128.07 92,001- 93,000 1,249.93 1,922.98 46,001-47,000 811.61 1,248.64 93,001- 94,000 1,259.19 1,937.22 47,001-48,000 824.97 1,269.19 94,001- 95,000 1,268.45 1,951.46 ATTACHMENT 2

Construction Plan Check Permit Construction . Pian Check.· .
·Permit Fee
Valuation Fee Fee .. Valuation Fee.
95,001-96,000 1,277.71 1,965.72 144,001-145,000 1,648.16 2,535.64 96,001- 97,000 1,286.98 1,979.96 145,001 -146,000 1,657.61 2,547.03 97,001-98,000 1,296.24 1,994.21 146,001-147,000 1,662.98 2,558.43 98,001-99,000 1,305.50 2,008.46 147,001-148,000 1,670.39 2,569.83 99,001-100,000 1,314.76 2,022.71 148,001-149,000 1,677.80 2,581.23 100,001-101,000 1,322.70 2,034.10 149,001-150,000 1,685.21 2,592.62 101,001-102,000 1,329.57 2,045.50 150,001 -151,000 1,692.62 2,604.02 102,001-103,000 1,336.98 2,056.90 151,001-152,000 1,700.03 2,615.43 103,001-104,000 1,344.39 2,068.30 152,001 -153,000 1,707.43 2,626.83 104,001-105,000 1,351.80 2,079.70 153,001 -154,000 1,714.84 2,638.23 105,001 -106,000 1,366.62 2,091.10 154,001-155,000 1,722.25 2,649.62 106,001-107,000 1,366.62 2,102.50 155,001 -156,000 1,729.66 2,661.02 107,001 -108,000 1,374.03 2,113.90 156,001-157,000 1,737.07 2,672.42 108,001 -109,000 1,381.44 2,125.29 157,001 -158,000 1,744.48 2,683.82 109,001 -110,000 1,388.85 2,136.69 158,001 -159,000 1,751.89 2,695.21 110,001 -111,000 1,396.25 2,148.09 159,001-160,000 1,759.30 2,706.51 111,001-112,000 1,403.66 2,159.49 160,001 -161,000 1,766.71 2,718.01 112,001-113,000 1,411.07 2,170.88 161,001-162,000 1,774.12 2,729.41 113,001-114,000 1,418.48 2,182.28 162,001-163,000 1,781.53 2,740.80 114,001-115,000 1,425.89 2,193.68 163,001-164,000 1,788.93 2,752.20 115,001 -116,000 1,433.30 2,205.08 164,001-165,000 1,796.34 2,763.61 116,001-117,000 1,440.71 2,216.49 165,001-166,000 1,803.75 2,775.01 117,001-118;000 1,448.12 2,227.88 166,001-167,000 1,811.16 2,786.40 118,001-119,000 1,389.69 2,239.28 167,001 -168,000 1,818.57 2,797.80 119,001-120,000 1,462.94 2,250.68 168,001-169,000 1,825.98 2,809.20 120,001 -121,000 1,470.34 2,262.08 169,001-170,000 1,833.39 2,820.60 121,001-122,000 1,477.75 2,273.47 170,001 -171,000 1,840.80 2,831.99 122,001 ..:.123,000 1,485.16 2,284.87 171,001-172,000 1,848.21 2,843.39 123,001-124,000 1,492.57 2,296.27 172,001-173,000 1,855.62 2,854.79 124,001-125,000 1,499.98 2,307.67 173,001-174,000 1,863.03 2,866.19 125,001 -126,000 1,507.39 2,319.06 174,001-175,000 1,870.43 2,877.58 126,001-127,000 1,514.80 2,330.46 175,001-176,000 1,877.84 2,888.99 127,001-128,000 1,522.21 2,341.86 176,001-177,000 1,885.25 2,900.39 128,001 -129,000 1,529.62 2,353.27 177,001-178,000 1,892.66 2,911.79 129,001-130,000 1,537.03 2,364.66 178,001-179,000 1,900.07 2,923.18 130,001-131,000 1,544.44 2,376.06 179,001-180,000 1,907.48 2,934.58 131,001-132,000 1,551.84 2,387.46 180,001-181,000 1,914.89 2,945.98 132,001-133,000 1,559.25 2,398.86 181,001-182,000 1,922.30 2,957.38 133,001.-134,000 1,566.66 2,410.25 182,001-183,000 1,929.70 2,968.77 134,001-135,000 1,574.07 2,421.65 183,001 -184,000 1,937.12 2,980.17 135,001-136,000 1,581.48 2,433.05 184,001-185,000 1,944.52 2,991.57 136,001-137,000 1,588.89 2,444.45 185,001-186,000 1,951.93 3,002.97 137,001 -138,000 1,596.30 2,455.84 186,001-187,000 1,959.34 3,014.36 138,001-139,000 1,603.71 2,420.22 187,001-188,000 1,966.75 3,025.77 139,001 -140,000 1,611.12 2,478.64 188,001 -189,000 1,974.16 3,037.17 140,001 -141,000 1,618.53 2,490.05 189,001-190,000 1,981.57 3,048.57 141,001-142,000 1,625.94 2,501.44 190,001-191,000 1,988.99 3,059.97 142,001 -143,000 1,633.34 2,512.84 191,001-192,000 1,996.39 3,071.36 143,001 -144 000 1,640.75 2,524.24 192,001-193,000 2,003.80 3,082.76 ATTACHMENT 2

Construction . Plan Check Permit Construction Plan Check Permit Fee Valuation Fee Fee Valuation Fee.
193,001-194,000 2,011.21 3,094.16 242,001 - 243,000 2,374.24 3,652.68 194,001 -195,000 2,018.62 3,105.56 243 001-244,000 2,381.65 3,664.08 195,001-196,000 2,026.02 3,116.95 244,001 - 245,000 2,389.06 3,675.47 196,001-197,000 2,033.43 3,128.35 245,001- 246,000 2,396.47 3,686.87 197,001-198,000 2,040.84 3,139.75 246,001-247,000 2,403.88 3,698.27 198,001 -199,000 2,048.25 3,151.15 247,001-248,000 2,411.28 3,709.68 199,001-200,000 2,055.66 3,162.55 248,001-249,000 2,418.69 3,721.07 200,001 -201,000 2063.07 3,173.94 249,001- 250,000 2,416.70 3,732.47 201,001-202,000 2,070.48 3,185.35 250,001- 251,000 2,433.51 3,743.87 202,001 - 203,000 2,077.89 3,196.75 251,001-252 000 2,440.92 3,755.27 203,001- 204,000 2,085.30 3,208.14 252,001 -253,000 2,448.33 3,766.66 204,001-205,000 2,092.71 3,219.54 253,001 -254,000 2,455.74 3,778.06 205,001- 206,000 2,100.11 3,230.94 254,001- 255,000 2,463.15 3,789.46 206,001- 207,000 2,107.52 3,242.34 255,001- 256,000 2,470.56 3,800.86 207,001 - 208,000 2,114.93 3,253.73 256,001- 257,000 2,477.97 3,812.25 208,001- 209,000 2,122.34 3,265.13 257,001-258,000 2,485.37 3,823.65 209,001-210,000 2,129.75 3,276.53 258,001- 259,000 2,492.78 3,835.05 210,001-211,000 2,137.16 3,287.93 259,001-260,000 2,500.19 3,846.46 211,001-212,000 2,144.57 3,299.33 260,001- 261,000 2,507.60 3,857.85 212,001- 213,000 2,151.98 3,310.73 261,001- 262,000 2,515.01 3,869.25 213,001-214,000 2,159.38 3,322.13 262,001- 263,000 2,522.42 3,880.65 214,001 -215,000 2,166.79 3,333.53 263,001- 264,000 2,529.83 3,892.05 215,001-216,000 2,174.19 3,344.92 264,001- 265,000 2,537.24 3,903.45 216,001-217,000 2,181.60 3,356.32 265,001- 266,000 2,544.65 3,914.84 217,001 - 218,000 2,189.01 3,367.n 266,001- 267,000 2,552.06 3,926.24 218,001 - 219,000 2,196.42 3,379.12 267,001- 268,000 2,559.47 3,937.64 219,001- 220,000 2,203.83 3,390.51 268,001- 269,000 2,566.87 3,949.04 220,001-221,000 2,211.24 3,401.91 269,001- 270,000 2,574.28 3,960.43 221,001- 222,000 2,218.65 3,413.31 270,001- 271,000 2,581.69 3,971.83 222,001- 223,000 2,226.06 3,424.71 271,001- 272,000 2,589.10 3,983.24 223,001- 224,000 2,233.47 3,436.11 272,001- 273,000 2,596.51 3,994.64 224,001-225,000 2,240.88 3,447.51 273,001- 274,000 2,603.92 4,006.03 225,001- 226,000 2,248.29 3,458.91 274,001 - 275,000 2,611.33 4,017.43 226,001-227,000 2,255.69 3,470.31 275,001- 276,000 2,618.74 4,028.83 227,001-228,000 2,263.10 3,481.71 216,001- 2n,ooo 2,626.14 4,040.23 228,001-229,000 2,270.51 3,493.10 277,001-278,000 2,633.56 4,051.62 229,001-230,000 2,277.92 3,504.50 278,001 -279,000 2,640.96 4,063.02 230,001-231,000 2,285.33 3,515.90 279,001- 280,000 2,648.37 4,074.42 231,001 - 232,000 2,292.74 3,527.30 280,001- 281,000 2,655.78 4,085.82 232,001- 233,000 2,300.15 3,538.69 281,001 - 282,000 2,663.19 4,097.21 233,001-234,000 2,307.56 3,550.09 282,001- 283,000 2,670.60 4,108.62 234,001-235,000 2,314.97 3,561.49 283,001- 284,000 2,678.01 4,120.01 235,001-236,000 2,322.38 3,572.90 284,001-285,000 2,685.42 4,131.42 235,001- 237,000 2,329.78 3,584.29 285,001- 286,000 2,692.83 4,142.81 237,001- 238,000 2,337.19 3,595.69 286,001- 287,000 2,700.24 4,154.21 238,001-239,000 2,344.60 3,607.09 287,001 - 288,000 2,707.65 4,165.61 239,001- 240,000 2,352.01 3,618.49 288,001 - 289,000 2,715.06 4,177.01 240,001-241,000 2,359.42 3,629.88 289,001 - 290,000 2,722.46 4,188.40 241,001- 242,000 2,366.83 3,641.28 290,001- 291,000 2,729.87 4,199.80 ATTACHMENT 2

Construction Plan.Check . • .Permit. Construction PlanCheck .• • • Permit Fee.

Valuation Fee Fee .• Valuation Fee .• ..
291,001- 292,000 2,729.87 4,199.80 321,001- 322,000 2,959.55 4,553.16 292,001 .... 293,000 2,744.69 4,222.60 322,001 - 323,000 2,966.96 4,564.55 293,001- 294,000 2,752.10 4,233.99 323,001- 324,000 2,974.37 4,575.95 294,001- 295,000 2,759.51 4,245.40 324,001- 325,000 2,981.78 4,587.35 295,001- 296,000 2,766.92 4,256.80 325,001- 326,000 2,989.19 4,598.75 296,001- 297,000 2,774.33 4,268.20 326,001- 327,000 2,996.60 4,610.14 297,001- 298,000 2,781.73 4,279.58 327,001- 328,000 3,004.01 4,621.54 298,001- 299,000 2,789.15 4,290.99 328,001- 329,000 3,011.42 4,632.94 299,001- 300,000 2,796.55 4,302.39 329,001- 330,000 3,018.83 4,644.34 300,001- 301,000 2,803.96 4,313.79 330,001- 331,000 3,026.24 4,655.74 301,001- 302,000 2,811.37 4,325.19 331,001- 332,000 3033.64 4,667.14 302,001- 303,000 2,818.78 4,336.58 332,001- 333,000 3,041.05 4,678.54 303,001 - 304,000 2,826.19 4,347.98 333,001- 334,000 3,048.46 4,689.94 304,001 - 305,000 2,833.60 4359.38 334,001- 335,000 3,055.87 4,701.33 305 001- 306,000 2,841.01 4,370.78 335,001- 336,000 3,063.28 4,712.73 306,001- 307,000 2,848.42 4,382.18 336,001- 337,000 3,070.68 4,724.13 307,001- 308,000 2,855.82 4,393.58 337,001- 338,000 3,078.09 4,735.53 308,001- 309,000 2,863.24 4,404.98 338,001- 339,000 3,085.50 4,746.93 309,001- 310,000 2,870.65 4,416.38 339,001- 340,000 3,092.91 4,758.32 310,001- 311,000 2,878.05 4,427.77 340,001- 341,000 3,100.32 4,769.72 311,001- 312,000 2,885.46 4,439.17 341,001- 342,000 3,107.72 4,575.24 312,001- 313,000 2,892.87 4,450.57 342, 001- 343,000 3,115.13 4,792.53 313,001- 314,000 2,900.28 4,461.97 343,001- 344,000 3,122.54 4,803.91 314,001- 315,000 2,907.69 4,473.36 344,001- 345,000 3,129.95 4,815.32 315,001- 316,000 2,915.10 4,484.76 345,001- 346,000 3,137.36 4,826.72 316,001- 317,000 2,922.51 4,496.16 346,001- 347,000 3,144.77 4,838.12 317,001- 318 000 2,929.92 4,507.56 347,001- 348,000 3,152.18 4,849.51 318,001-319,000 2,937.33 4,537.76 348,001- 349,000 3,159.59 4,860.91 319,001- 320,000 2,944.74 4,530.36 349,001- 350,000 3,167.00 4,872.31 320�001- 321,000 2,952.14 4,541.75 350,000 and above 65%of 4,872.31 Permit plus
Fee $11.40per
$1000.00 in
Valuation
Above
$350,000.00
ATTACHMENT 2

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-074

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

APPROVING A PARTIAL WAIVER OF THE BUILDING FEES AND PLANNING APPLICATION

FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE GOLDEN BOUGH THEATER REMODEL
WHEREAS, Pacific Repertory Theatre is ready to begin the second phase of improving the Golden Bough Playhouse; and
WHEREAS, the next phase includes modifications to the main auditorium, lobbies, restrooms and updating ADA features; and
WHEREAS, granting a partial waiver of fees to reduce the cost burden of upgrading the building supports the historic use of the property.

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

Approve waiving 50 percent of the building permit fees for a value of approximately $13,000.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BYTHE-SEA this 3rd day of November, 2020, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS BARON, REIMERS, THEIS, MAYOR POTTER NOES: MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDS
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
APPROVED: ATTEST:

Dave Potter
Mayor
Britt Avrit, MMC
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 3

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
City Council
Staff Report
August 3, 2026

ORDERS OF BUSINESS
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Brian Pierik, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: Brandon Swanson, Acting City Administrator SUBJECT: Consider Resolution 2026-059 Approving Settlement Agreement with GTE Mobilenet (dba Verizon) in GTE Mobilnet v. City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, et. al. U.S. District Court Case No. 22- cv000347-NC
RECOMMENDATION:

Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-059 Approving the Settlement Agreement with GTE Mobilnet (dba Verizon) in GTE Mobilnet v. City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, et. al. U.S.

District Court Case No. 22-cv000347-NC.

BACKGROUND / SUMMARY:

On December 7, 2021, the City Council denied an Application by Verizon to install and operate a wireless communications facility mounted to a replacement PG&E utility pole with support equipment placed and camouflaged on the ground adjacent to that utility pole located in the public right-of-way on the east side of Carmelo Street between Eighth & Ninth Avenues within the City (“Carmelo Application”).

On January 18, 2022, Verizon filed a Complaint in United States District Court (Northern District) alleging that the City violated the “shot clock” of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (TCA), hereafter “Complaint”.

On February 17, 2022, the City moved to dismiss the Complaint. Also on February 17, 2022, La Playa Carmel Hotel and STOP Cell Towers in Carmel Neighborhoods moved to intervene in the case and that motion was granted by the Court and the IntervenorDefendants joined the City’s motion to dismiss.

At a March 30, 2022, hearing, the Court converted the motion to dismiss into a motion for summary judgment under Rule 12(d).

On June 30, 2022, the Court issued an Order Granting Summary Judgment in Favor of the City and the Intervenor Defendants. The Court found that the City fulfilled the TCA’s written denial and substantial evidence requirements and took timely action.

Verizon filed an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit captioned GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership v. City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, et al., Case No. 22-16153 (9th Cir.) (the “Merits Appeal”).

Following the District Court’s order denying a motion by the City for attorneys’ fees, the City filed an appeal in the Ninth Circuit from that order (the “Attorneys’ Fees Appeal”).

There is no hearing date pending before the Ninth Circuit on the two appeals.

Verizon recently approached City special counsel (Gail Karish of Best Best & Krieger) regarding the possibility of a mutual agreement to dismiss the Complaint and the Merit Appeal and the Attorney Fee Appeal. A Settlement Agreement (Attachment 2) has been drafted which is Exhibit A to the Resolution submitted with this Staff Report and includes mutual releases and with each party to pay their own costs and expenses, including attorneys fees.

One notable provision in the attached Settlement Agreement, is that Verizon is prohibited from submitting a new application for a wireless facility in this same location.

The recommendation is a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-059 (Attachment 1) Approving the Proposed Settlement Agreement with GTE Mobilnet (dba Verizon). The Settlement Agreement will result in the dismissal of the Complaint and the appeals and avoid additional costs of defense.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The proposed Resolution Approving Settlement Agreement, if approved, would result in a dismissal of the existing lawsuit filed by Verizon and the City would avoid incurring additional costs of defense.

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

On December 7, 2021, the City Council denied the Carmelo Application by Verizon.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2026-059

2. EXHIBIT A - Settlement Verizon_Carmel_Intervenors 2026 07 29-c1 with exh 1

ATTACHMENT 1

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-059

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

APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GTE MOBILNET (DBA VERIZON) IN GTE MOBILNET V. CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, ET. AL. U.S. DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. 22-CV000347-NC
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2021, the City Council denied an Application by Verizon to install and operate a wireless communications facility mounted to a replacement PG&E utility pole with support equipment placed and camouflaged on the ground adjacent to that utility pole located in the public right-of-way on the east side of Carmelo Street between Eighth & Ninth Avenues within the City (“Carmelo Application”); and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2022, Verizon filed a Complaint in United States District Court (Northern District) alleging that the City violated the “shot clock” of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (TCA), hereafter “Complaint”; and
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2022, the City moved to dismiss the Complaint; and WHEREAS, on February 17, 2022, La Playa Carmel Hotel and STOP Cell Towers in Carmel Neighborhoods moved to intervene in the case and that motion was granted by the Court and the Intervenor-Defendants joined the City’s motion to dismiss; and WHEREAS, at a March 30, 2022 hearing, the Court converted the motion to dismiss into a motion for summary judgment under Rule 12(d); and
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2022, the Court issued an Order Granting Summary Judgment in Favor of the City and the Intervenor Defendants and the Court found that the City fulfilled the TCA’s written denial and substantial evidence requirements and took timely action; and WHEREAS, Verizon filed an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit captioned GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership v. City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, et al., Case No. 22-16153 (9th Cir.) (the “Merits Appeal”); and WHEREAS, following the District Court’s Order denying a motion by the City for attorneys’ fees, the City filed an appeal in the Ninth Circuit from that order (the “Attorneys’ Fees Appeal”); and
WHEREAS, there is no hearing date pending before the Ninth Circuit on the two appeals.

WHEREAS, Verizon recently approached City special counsel (Gail Karish of Best Best & Krieger) regarding the possibility of a mutual agreement to dismiss the Complaint and the Merit Appeal and the Attorney Fee Appeal; and

Resolution 2026-059 ATTACHMENT 1

WHEREAS, a Settlement Agreement has been drafted which is Exhibit A to this Resolution and includes mutual releases and with each party to pay their own costs and expenses, including attorneys fees; and
WHEREAS, the Settlement Agreement will result in the dismissal of the Complaint and the appeals and avoid additional costs of defense.

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

1. Authorization. The City Administrator is authorized to execute the Settlement Agreement attached as Exhibit “A”.

2. Environmental Compliance. The City finds that the adoption of this Resolution is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because this Resolution is not a project based upon CEQA Guideline 15378.

3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately following passage and adoption by the Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council.

4. Severability. The City declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Resolution be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of this Resolution shall remain in full force and effect.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 3rd day of August 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________ _________________________
Dale Byrne, Mayor Nova Romero, MMC, City Clerk
[SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A]