MONTEREY PENINSULA
COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Investing in students.
Strengthening our
community.
Presentation for Carmel City Council
Beccie Michael
Executive Director, MPC Foundation
Vice President, Advancement, Monterey Peninsula College Community generosity changes what is possible.
TOTAL SUPPORT
$1.107M
awarded to
support MPC
students so far
this year
STUDENTS
SUPPORTED
493
students
reached
SCHOLARSHIPS
354
scholarships
awarded
Scholarships are just the beginning...
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We meet students where they are.
PAY FOR EXPENSES
Scholarships
STAY ENROLLED
Emergency Assistance
GET EXPERIENCE
Internships
OPEN DOORS
College Incentive
Program
SERVE OUR COMMUNITY
Honor Grants
INVEST IN EXCELLENCE
Faculty & Staff
Advancement Awards
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We're investing in the people who will care for our
community.
NURSES FIREFIGHTERS EMTs
14 recipients $292,000
Up-front support for students in high-demand
programs, combined with pay-it-forward giving
to renew the fund.
Honor Grant Program
awarded
$1:$1 Match
MPCFoundation.org/honorgrants
Behind every number is a student.
DROP MALENI PHOTO HERE
STUDENT STORY
Maleni
Future nurse
CNA since graduating high school in 2020
First-generation college student
Working toward a career in nursing
“With the help of your grant, I will not have to pick up extra hours at work in order to pay for a monthly loan that accumulates interest. I am able to solely focus on school.”
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When MPC students succeed, our whole community
benefits.
GIVE
Help remove
financial
barriers.
VOLUNTEER
Serve as
Scholarship
Reader.
CHAMPION
Help us tell
the MPC story.
We welcome your involvement!
MPCFoundation.org
Beccie Michael • Executive Director
[email protected] • (831) 655-5506
MPC FOUNDATION | CARMEL CITY COUNCIL 06
Approval of Fiscal Year
Revised 2026-2027 Fee Schedule
City Council Meeting
September 1, 2026
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
1 Present revisions to the fee and citation schedules,
seeking Council approval
Purpose
2 Background
3 Previous Council Action:
• FY 26/27 Fee Schedule approved by Council on May 5, 2026 • Council asked for updates and improvements
• Revised fee schedule reviewed at the August 4, 2026 meeting • Final fee schedule presented tonight for adoption
• Waiver language removed
• Power Washing Encroachment Permit added
• Library printing fee language clarified
Updates from August 4, 2026
4 Edits included in schedule:
Recommend adoption of FY 26-27 fees and citations
as amended
Conclusion
5 Questions?
Landscape Plan Check
LANDSCAPE PLAN CHECK/INSPECTION
type
cost per
transaction
hours per
transaction
total amount 875.29 4.61
ADMIN COORDINATOR 55.89 0.49
PROJECT PLANNER 480.14 2.63
CITY FORESTER 279.48 0.99
MAINT WORKER 59.79 0.49
Pressure Washing Encroachment Permit
TEMPORARY
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
NEW PRESSURE WASHING
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
cost per
transaction
hours per
transaction
cost per
transaction
hours per
transaction
total amount 452.70 2.25 209.61 1.00
PERMIT TECH. 67.49 0.50 67.61 0.50
ADMIN COORD. 100.95 0.75 - -
PW SUPERINTENDENT 284.25 1.00 142.00 0.50
Parking Citation Escalation
9 proposed
Ticket Type
City of Carmelby-the-Sea
Parking Over Time Limit $ 48 first offence *
$ 60 second offence *
$ 80 third+ offence *
* Within 6 months
Ticket Statistics – Historic Enforcement
Year-to-date-Citations as of April 2026
local/ intown commuter out-of-town
equal to 1 24 185 565 85%
less or equal to 2 6 0 70 8%
less or equal to 3 3 0 36 4%
less or equal to 10 5 0 18 3%
more than 10 1 0 1 0%
39 185 690 100%
Ticket Statistics – Recent Enforcement
Citations Mid-May thru August
local/ intown commuter out-of-town
equal to 1 72 475 1,959 85%
less or equal to 2 18 0 223 8%
less or equal to 3 9 0 79 3%
less or equal to 10 9 0 83 3%
more than 10 2 0 8 0%
110 475 2,352 100%
Current Parking Citation Schedules
Parking Citation Update
12 Citation Schedule
Fee Code
Fee
COMMUNITY PLANNING & BUILDING
Design Study and Review
S-001 TRACK 1 DESIGN REVIEW/STUDY - MINOR $ 930 per application 930.00 S-002 TRACK 1 DESIGN REVIEW/STUDY - MAJOR $1,307 per application 1,307.00 S-002A TRACK 1 DESIGN REVIEW/STUDY-STREAMLINE $ 314 per application 314.00 S-003 TRACK 1 DESIGN REVIEW/STUDY - REFERRAL TO
PLANNING COMMISSION
$2,267 per application in addition to the base Track 1
fee 2,267.00
S-003A TRACK 1 DESIGN REVIEW/STUDY-REFERRAL TO
HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD
$2,223 per application in addition to the base Track 1
fee 2,223.00
S-004
TRACK 2 DESIGN REVIEW - MINOR $5,010 per application plus deposit* if hours exceed 20 hours 5,010.00
S-005
TRACK 2 DESIGN REVIEW - MAJOR $7,571 per application plus deposit* if hours exceed 30 hours 7,571.00
S-005A TRACK 2 DESIGN REVIEW - MAJOR NEW COMMERCIAL
BUILDING $3,164 per application, plus a deposit* 3,164.00 S-121 ADDITIONAL PLAN CHECK - PLANNING $465 each, after three plan checks 465.00 S-006 PRELIMINARY SITE ASSESSMENT $1,914 per application 1,914.00 S-007 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION $ 256 per application, plus fee for associated Design Study/Design Review as applicable 256.00
S-008 VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS
$ 180 per application, plus $1,500 deposit toward
costs ** with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates plus any outside costs.
180.00
* Deposit determined by staff with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates for Project Planner.
Use Permit and Other Services
S-009 USE PERMIT $3,922 per application 3,922.00
S-011 USE PERMIT AMENDMENT $3,506 per application 3,506.00 S-012 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT $ 212 per application 212.00 S-013 RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL USE TRANSFER REQUEST $ 776 per application 776.00 S-014 WATER CREDIT TRANSFER REQUEST $3,949 per application 3,949.00 S-015 VARIANCE $2,232 per application 2,232.00
S-017 PRELIMINARY APPLICATION REVIEW - STAFF $1,735 per application with 50% of this fee credited towards future planning fees for this project. 1,735.00 S-018
PRELIMINARY APPLICATION REVIEW - PUBLIC
HEARING (PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY COUNCIL,
ETC.)
$4,750 per application with 50% of this fee credited
towards future planning fees for this project. 4,750.00 S-019 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT - DEVELOPMENT $ 238 per application - Added to other Planning fees 238.00 S-019A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT - EVENT $1,016 per application 1,016.00 S-060 LANDSCAPE PLAN CHECK/INSPECTION $ 875 per plan/inspection 875.00 PLANNING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Charge the fully allocated hourly rate for all personnel involved after 15 minutes.
TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE Current fee as adopted by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors
EXTRAORDINARY DEVELOPMENT
Deposit amount TBD based on scope of project **,
with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates plus
any outside costs
Amendments, Annexations and Agreements
S-020 SPECIFIC PLAN/SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT $5,253 deposit toward costs **. with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates plus outside costs 5,253.00 S-022 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT $5,253 deposit toward costs **. with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates plus outside costs 5,253.00 S-023 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT $5,253 deposit toward costs **. with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates plus outside costs 5,253.00 S-024 ZONING CODE AMENDMENT $5,253 deposit toward costs **. with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates plus outside costs 5,253.00 MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR, revised Fee Code
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR, revised Fee S-025 ANNEXATION $10,506 deposit toward costs ** with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates plus outside costs 10,506.00 S-026 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT $10,506 deposit toward costs ** with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates plus outside costs 10,506.00 Environmental Review Maps and Lot Lines
S-027 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (IS/ND/EIR) Contract cost plus 10% S-028 FILING ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE OF EXEMPTION $ 737 per application plus associated Monterey County fees 737.00
S-029 MITIGATION MONITORING $3,152 deposit toward costs **. with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates plus outside costs 3,152.00 S-030 TENTATIVE/FINAL MAP $4,202 deposit toward costs **. with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates plus outside costs 4,202.00 S-031 AMENDED FINAL MAP $1,051 deposit toward costs **. with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates plus outside costs 1,051.00 S-032 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE $1,018 per application plus actual contract cost 1,018.00 S-033
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT/SUBDIV - PLANNING
COMMISSION $1,340 per application plus actual contract cost 1,340.00 S-034 LOT MERGER $1,042 per application plus actual contract cost 1,042.00 Historic Evaluation
S-035 PRELIMINARY PHASE 1 - INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
$ 402 per application plus Historian fee (currently
$474) 402.00
S-035A PHASE 1 - HISTORIC EVALUATION $ 580 per application plus actual cost for Historian review with $1,500 deposit 580.00 S-036 PHASE 2 - HISTORIC EVALUATION (INCLUDES
HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD HEARING)
$2,567 per application plus actual cost for Historian
review with $1,500 deposit 2,567.00
S-037 APPEAL TO HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD $2,053 per application plus actual cost for Historian review with $1,500 deposit *** 2,053.00 S-038 MILLS ACT CONTRACT APPLICATION $4,293 per application plus actual cost to record contract with County of Monterey 4,293.00
MILLS ACT MAINTENANCE PLAN REVIEW
$1,051 deposit toward costs** with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates plus any outside costs for
qualified professional to review plan.
1,051.00
MILLS ACT 5-YEAR INSPECTION
$ 525 deposit toward costs ** with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates plus any outside costs for
qualified professional
525.00
MILLS ACT 10-YEAR MAINTENANCE PLAN REVIEW
$1,051 deposit toward costs** with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates plus any outside costs for
qualified professional to review plan.
1,051.00
Determinations, Extensions and Appeals
S-039 PLANNING COMMISSION CODE DETERMINATION $2,196 per application 2,196.00 S-040 ZONING COMPLIANCE DETERMINATION Charge the fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel involved with a one hour minimum S-041 PERMIT TIME EXTENSION - STAFF $ 538 per application 538.00 S-042 PERMIT TIME EXTENSION - PLANNING COMMISSION $1,349 per application 1,349.00 S-042A PERMIT TIME EXTENSION - CITY COUNCIL $1,312 per application 1,312.00 S-043
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUANCE - PLANNING
COMMISSION $ 992 per continuance 992.00
S-043A PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUANCE - COUNCIL $ 992 per continuance 992.00 S-044 APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION
$2,501 per appeal ***- No charge for appeals of
Coastal Development Permits (CDPs) within the
Coastal Commission Appeal Jurisdiction (CMC
17.20.140)
2,501.00
S-044A APPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL
$2,712 per appeal ***- No charge for appeals of
Coastal Development Permits (CDPs) within the
Coastal Commission Appeal Jurisdiction (CMC
17.20.140)
2,712.00
Fee Code
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR, revised Fee Sign and Banners
S-045 SIGN APPLICATION $ 601 per application 601.00
S-046 SIGN REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION $1,907 per application 1,907.00 S-047 RELOCATE EXISTING SIGN $ 328 per application 328.00 TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT No permit fee required 0.00
BANNER APPLICATION
$0 per application, applicant bears the fully burdened
cost of installation through City approved third-party
vendors
Building Services
S-050
BUILDING RELOCATION
Deposit toward costs ** determined by staff with
charges at the fully allocated hourly rates for all
personnel involved plus any outside costs
S-051 LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE (RESIDENTIAL) $3,216 per application 3,216.00 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE 15. % of all Building & Safety permits 15% S-054 BUILDING PLAN CHECK Based on Building and Safety Construction Valuation S-122 ADDITIONAL PLAN CHECK - BUILDING $ 409 each, after three plan checks 409.00 S-054A BUILDING INSPECTION Based on Building and Safety Construction Valuation S-054B BUILDING RE-INSPECTION $ 179 per re-inspection 179.00 S-123 OWNER BUILDER PLAN CHECK & INSPECTION Based on Building and Safety Construction Valuation S-054C BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION EXTENSION $ 123 per extension (maximum of 4) 123.00 S-054D BUILDING PERMIT EXTENSION $ 206 per extension (maximum of 2) 206.00 S-054E BUILDING PERMIT PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE $ 464 per application 464.00 S-124
STORM WATER CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION -
RESIDENTIAL per winter season 374.00
S-125
STORM WATER CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION -
COMMERCIAL per weekly inspection 125.00
S-055 BUILDING SINGLE TRADE PERMIT $ 201 per permit 201.00 S-055A ON-SITE DRIVEWAY PERMIT $ 512 per permit 512.00
S-056 SOLAR PLAN CHECK/INSPECTION PERMIT Plan Check AND Inspection - $ 450 plus $15 per kW over 15kW (Per Assembly Bill 1414) 450.00 S-057 RE-ROOF PERMIT $ 332 per permit 332.00
S-058 BUILDING BOARD APPEAL $1,394 per appeal *** 1,394.00 S-059 DUPLICATE INSPECTION CARD $ 78 per card 78.00
BUILDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Charge the fully allocated hourly rate for all personnel involved after 15 minutes.
S-059B STOP WORK INVESTIGATION $ 784 per investigation plus double all Building Permit fees 784.00 S-059C TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY $ 281 per application 281.00 S-059D ALTERNATE MATERIALS/METHODS REVIEW $ 277 per application plus actual cost of City Staff for all time over one hour. 277.00 S-059E BUILDING PHASED WORK REQUEST $ 402 per application 402.00 0% BUILDING TECHNOLOGY SURCHARGE $ 9 per permit 9.00
Bench Program
S-061 NEW BENCH LOCATION
$3,676 per application plus the actual cost of the
bench and plaque (plus $750 for future maintenance)
plus $2,005 if a public hearing is required.
3,676.00
S-062 ADOPTION OF EXISTING BENCH
$1,560 per application plus the actual cost of the
refurbished bench and plaque (plus $750 for future
maintenance) plus $530 if a public hearing is required. 1,560.00
Fee Code
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR, revised Fee S-063 REPLACEMENT OF BENCH PLAQUE $1,209 per application plus the actual cost of the plaque plus $530 if a public hearing is required. 1,209.00 Encroachment Permits
S-069 TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENT PERMIT $ 453 per permit 453.00 POWER WASHING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT $ 209 per permit 209.00 S-070xa STREET EXCAVATION (incl. street trench cut) $1,056 per permit, plus $8.75/lineal foot of work being performed 1,056.00 S-070xb STREET EXCAVATION - SEWER LINE LATERAL $ 250 per permit, plus $8.75/lineal foot of work being performed 250.00 S-126 GRADING - PLAN REVIEW Based on Public Works Construction Valuation S-127 GRADING - INSPECTION Based on Public Works Construction Valuation S-128 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - PLAN REVIEW Based on Public Works Construction Valuation S-129 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - INSPECTION Based on Public Works Construction Valuation S-130 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS REVIEW $ 409 per application plus actual outside costs. 409.00 S-131 ADDITIONAL PLAN CHECK - PUBLIC WORKS $ 409 per application plus actual outside costs. 409.00 S-070 PERMANENT ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
$1,581 per permit plus $8.75/lineal foot
Plus cost of any damage to public right-of-way or
street as determined by the Public Works Director
Plus cost of and Design Study/Design Review as
needed
Plus cost of referral to City Council if needed.
1,581.00
S-070A TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN REVIEW/INSPECTION $1,296 per review plus $405 per each additional review 1,296.00 SIDEWALK VENDING PERMIT $ 469 per new applications 469.00 $ 231 per renewal 231.00
USE OF ONLINE ELECTRONIC PAYMENT - CP&B
DEPARTMENT 3.5% OF CHARGED AMOUNT
USE OF CREDIT CARD/ DEBIT CARD - CP&B
DEPARTMENT 3.5% OF CHARGED AMOUNT
PUBLIC WORKS/FORESTRY
S-002B TREE EVALUATION $ 250 per application 250.00
S-002Bx TREE REMOVAL PERMIT - DEAD TREE $ 250 per permit 250.00 S-072 TREE REMOVAL PERMIT $1,631 per permit 1,631.00
S-072A TREE PRUNING PERMIT $ 250 per permit 250.00
PRUNING OR REMOVAL OF CITY TREE USING PRIVATE
FUNDS UNDER CITY FORESTER INSTRUCTIONS No permit fee required 0.00 S-072C APPEAL TO FOREST & BEACH COMMISSION $3,331 per appeal plus actual outside costs *** 3,331.00 S-044A APPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL $2,712 per appeal plus actual outside costs *** 2,712.00 S-073
REMOVAL OF PRIVATE TREE FALL IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OFWAY
Charge the fully allocated hourly rate for all personnel involved plus any outside costs
S-074 DAMAGE TO CITY PROPERTY Charge the fully allocated hourly rate for all personnel involved plus any outside costs
USE OF ONLINE ELECTRONIC PAYMENT- PUBLIC
WORKS DEPT 3.5% OF CHARGED AMOUNT
USE OF CREDIT CARD/ DEBIT CARD- PUBLIC WORKS
DEPT 3.5% OF CHARGED AMOUNT
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police Services
S-075 LOUD PARTY PUBLIC DISTURB. - 1st Response First Response - No Charge First Response - N S-075xa LOUD PARTY PUBLIC DISTURB. - 2nd Response Second Response the same day - $ 337 per response 337.00 S-075xb LOUD PARTY PUBLIC DISTURB. - 3rd+ Response Third Response within a calendar year - $ 674 per response 674.00 S-076 POLICE FALSE ALARM - 1st RESPONSE First Activation - $ 154 154.00 Fee Code
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR, revised Fee S-076xa POLICE FALSE ALARM - 2nd RESPONSE Second Activation - $ 185 185.00 S-076xb POLICE FALSE ALARM - 3rd+ RESPONSE Each Subsequent Activation in a calendar year - $ 278 278.00 S-077 ALARM PERMIT - New New - $ 40 per permit 40.00
S-077xa ALARM PERMIT - Renewal Renewal - $ 30 per permit 30.00 S-078 VEHICLE IMPOUND RELEASE $ 202 per vehicle 202.00
S-079 MISDEMEANOR BOOKING Non-Carmel bookings - $ 230 per booking 230.00 S-080 MISCELLANEOUS POLICE PERMIT $ 259 per application plus DOJ fees 259.00 S-081 FINGERPRINTING ON REQUEST $ 40 plus outside agency fees 40.00 S-082 CLEARANCE FORM TRAVEL LETTER $ 57 per letter 57.00 S-083 VIN VERIFICATION $ 63 per vehicle 63.00
S-084 CITATION SIGN-OFF Non-Carmel citations - $ 38 per citation 38.00 S-087 SIGN ABATEMENT $ 45 per sign 45.00
S-089 POLICE COURT WITNESS Fees are set by the court
S-090 POLICE REPORT COPY 1st 10 pages - No Charge, Each additional page - $1.00 1.00
S-091 POLICE PHOTOGRAPH COPY Photo - $ 6 per photo, digital - $ 6 per disk 6.00 USE OF ONLINE ELECTRONIC PAYMENT 3.5% OF CHARGED AMOUNT USE OF CREDIT CARD/ DEBIT CARD 2.5% OF CHARGED AMOUNT
Animal Services
ANIMAL IMPOUND Within a calendar year:
S-085 ANIMAL IMPOUND - 1st IMPOUND First impound - $ 117 117.00 S-085xa ANIMAL IMPOUND - 2nd IMPOUND Second impound - $ 137 137.00 S-085xb ANIMAL IMPOUND - 3rd+ IMPOUND Third and subsequent impounds - $ 161 161.00 S-086 ANIMAL TRANSPORT - Local Local Transport - $ 29 per transport 29.00 S-086xa ANIMAL TRANSPORT - To County To County Animal Shelter - $ 104 per transport 104.00 Parking
S-088 RESIDENT/EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT $ 40 per permit 40.00 $ 127 Misuse of Residential Permit 127.00
S-111xa CONTRACTOR PARKING PERMIT - Non Specific $ 19 non specific 19.00 S-111xb CONTRACTOR PARKING PERMIT - Specific $ 43 space specific 43.00 NORTON COURT PARKING GARAGE $2,520 annually per space, $630 quarterly per space 2,520.00
USE OF ONLINE ELECTRONIC PAYMENT 3.5% OF CHARGED AMOUNT Fire Services
FIRE PLAN CHECK/ REVIEW/INSPECTIONS Current fee schedule as adopted by City of Monterey Council
USE OF ONLINE ELECTRONIC PAYMENT 3.5% OF CHARGED AMOUNT USE OF CREDIT CARD/ DEBIT CARD 2.5% OF CHARGED AMOUNT
AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICES Current fee schedule as adopted by Monterey County ambulance transport
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
S-107 NEW BUSINESS REG. PROCESS - Fixed Location Fixed Location - $ 584 per application + $4 State fee 584.00 S-107xa NEW BUSINESS REG. PROCESS - In & About In & About - $ 40 per application + $4 State fee 40.00 S-107xb NEW BUSINESS REG. PROCESS - Home License Home License - $ 219 per application 219.00 S-108 BUSINESS REGISTER RENEWAL PROCESS $ 22 per renewal + $4 State fee 22.00 S-109 DUPLICATE BUSINESS LICENSE $ 9 per license 9.00
S-110 CHANGE BUSINESS NAME $ 30 per business 30.00
USE OF ONLINE ELECTRONIC PAYMENT 3.5% OF CHARGED AMOUNT Finance
S-113 NSF CHECK PROCESSING $ 56 per NSF check 56.00
City Clerk
S-114 DOCUMENT REPRODUCTION/SCANNING First 10 copies - No Charge First 10 copies - N Additional copies - $0.25 per copy 0.25
Fee Code
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR, revised Fee FPPC copies - $0.15 per copy plus $5 for retrieval of
documents if more than five years old plus postage
cost if mailed
0.15 S-115 ELECTRONIC FILE COPY $ 6 per device 6.00
S-116 DOCUMENT CERTIFICATION $ 12 per document 12.00
S-118
RECORD COMPILATION
Record Compilation/Creation - charge the fully
allocated hourly rate for all personnel involved plus
any outside costs.
S-119 LOCAL CANDIDATE FILING $ 25 per candidate- Fee is set by the State 25.00 S-120 LOCAL INITIATIVE PROCESSING
$ 200 per initiative- This fee is limited by the State
Law - Elections Code Section 9202(b) - Fee is
refundable to the filer, if within one year of filing the notice of intent, the elections official certifies the
sufficiency of the petition.
200.00
USE OF ONLINE ELECTRONIC PAYMENT 3.5% OF CHARGED AMOUNT USE OF CREDIT CARD/ DEBIT CARD 2.5% OF CHARGED AMOUNT
COMMUNITY ACTIVITES
S-092 BEACH SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT Processing: Non-Profit/School - $ 135 per permit 135.00 Processing: Other - $ 135 per permit 135.00
Rental: Non-Profit/School - $ 293 per rental plus $500
refundable damage deposit 293.00
Rental: Other - $ 586 per rental plus $500 refundable
damage deposit 586.00
Sounds Permit: Non-Profit/School - $ 12 per permit
12.00 Sounds Permit: Other - $ 29 per permit 29.00
S-094 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT Processing: Non-Profit/School - $ 211 per permit 211.00 Processing: Other - $ 405 per permit 405.00
Rental: Non-Profit/School - $ 293 per rental plus $500
refundable damage deposit 293.00
Rental: Other - $ 586 per rental plus $500 refundable
damage deposit 586.00
With Alcohol: Non-Profit/School - $ 53 per permit
53.00 With Alcohol: Other - $ 211 per permit 211.00
Sounds Permit: Non-Profit/School - $ 12 per permit
12.00 Sounds Permit: Other - $ 29 per permit 29.00
S-095
SPECIAL EVENT OVERTIME SERVICES
Overtime Staff time: Non-Profit/School - Charge 25%
of the fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel
involved
Overtime Staff time: Other - Charge 100% of the fully
allocated hourly rates for all personnel involved
Barricade Rental - $1,171 Resident Block Party - No
Charge 1,171.00
Parking Stall Rental: Non-Profit/School - $ 211 per
permit plus $100 per stall/day 211.00
Parking Stall Rental: Other - $861 per permit plus
$150 per stall/day 861.00
Parking Stall Rental: Peak Demand Rental - $300 per
stall/day
S-096 FILM PERMIT - Non-Profit Non-Profit/Student - $ 129 129.00 S-096xa FILM PERMIT - Still Other: Still Photo - $ 385 385.00 S-096xb FILM PERMIT - Motion Picture Other: Motion Picture - $ 655 655.00 S-097 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES APPEAL $1,174 per appeal *** 1,174.00 Fee Code
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR, revised Fee S-099
FACILITY RENTAL $ 90 per hour plus $125 refundable cleaning deposit
90.00 USE OF ONLINE ELECTRONIC PAYMENT 3.5% OF CHARGED AMOUNT USE OF CREDIT CARD/ DEBIT CARD 2.5% OF CHARGED AMOUNT
Library
S-102 INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROCESSING $ 3 per item 3.00
S-104 LOST/DAMAGED MATERIALS PROCESSING Actual cost of lost or damaged materials SELF SERVE LIBRARY COPYING AND PRINTING Black and White - $0.20 per copy 0.20 City Wide
* Deposit determined by staff with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates for associated staff. May require a fee agreement. ** Costs to include charges at the fully allocated hourly rates plus any outside costs. May require a Fee Agreement. *** Plus legal costs related to appeal.
For services requested of City staff which have no fee listed in this fee schedule, the City Administrator or the City Administrator’s designee shall determine the appropriate fee based on the hours of service provided by the City at the established hourly rates for this department. Additionally, the City will pass-through to the applicant any discrete costs incurred from the use of external service providers if required to process the specific application.
Urgency Ordinance 2026-004
Addressing Home Hardening and
Wildfire Safety Regulations Citywide
City Council Meeting
September 1, 2026
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 1
Background
• Wildfire Prevention Committee Recommendation
• Home Hardening Measures
• Suggested Immediate Measures
• Suggested Measures Deferred to Design Guidelines
• August 4th Council Meeting
• Policy Guidance and Proceed With Ordinance
• Effective Immediately (4/5th Vote)
• Remains Until Adoption of Revised Design Guidelines
Urgency Ordinance Measures
1. Gravel Adjacent to Structures
PURPOSE: Create a noncombustible Zone 0 within five feet of buildings to reduce ember ignition, which is often landscaped.
CURRENT RULE: Gravel counts as permeable site coverage, while combustible bark and mulch do not. This can penalize homeowners who choose safer material.
PROPOSED CHANGE: Exempt gravel within five feet of a structure from site coverage calculations. Existing Design Guidelines for natural, muted, earth-tone materials would still apply. Effective immediately.
2. Firewood & Combustible Storage
PURPOSE: Keep firewood, lumber, and similar materials from becoming ignition sources next to homes.
CURRENT RULE: City codes prohibit hazardous conditions
generally. In mapped hazard/WUI areas, storage is prohibited under buildings, decks, eaves, and projections; piles generally require 30- foot separation unless covered, plus 10 feet of bare-mineral-soil clearance. In all other areas, only property maintenance code applies.
PROPOSED CHANGE: Apply the existing hazard-zone and WUI storage requirements citywide. Effective immediately.
3. Ember-Resistant Vents
PURPOSE: Prevent wind-driven embers from entering attics and crawlspaces through ventilation openings.
CURRENT RULE: Mapped hazard/WUI area properties must use State Fire Marshal-listed or ASTM E2886-compliant vents. In all other areas, the Building Code regulates only opening size (1/16 to 1/4 inch).
PROPOSED CHANGE: Require ember-resistant vents citywide when vents are replaced or altered. Effective when components are replaced or altered.
4. Fire-Resistant Windows
PURPOSE: Improve resistance to radiant heat, flame exposure, and ember intrusion through failed glazing.
CURRENT RULE: Mapped hazard/WUI areas require dual-pane glazing with at least one tempered pane and 20-minute fire rated assembly. In all other areas, only placement is regulated based on separation from property line.
PROPOSED CHANGE: Apply existing hazard-zone and WUI glazing standards citywide. Effective when components are replaced or altered.
IMPLEMENTATION RULES:
• Vent and window
standards apply when
replaced or altered -
not immediate
retrofits.
• Exception when strict
compliance conflicts
with the Secretary of
the Interior's
Standards for Historic
Properties
Future Measures – Later
• More Appropriate for Design Traditions 1.5 Project:
• Wood Shake Roofing
• Eaves
• Exposed Rafters
• Deck Materials and Design
• Gate/Fence Materials and Design
• Current draft Guidelines Contemplate Fire Safety
Recommendation
• Motion to adopt Urgency Ordinance 2026-004 Establishing Interim Home Hardening Regulations Citywide
Questions
CITY OF
Carmel-by-the-Sea
City Administrator
Recruitment
Tonight's agenda
1 Select a timeline / Confirm interview dates
2 Decide on salary
3 Approve the recruitment brochure
3 Timeline Options
Every option follows the same five phases — the differences are in timing, interview format, and when and how contract terms are negotiations will take place.
1 Community Meeting
Public forum to gather
resident and stakeholder
priorities for the position.
2 Open recruitment
Position advertised and
actively marketed to
potential candidates.
3 Shortlist
Council reviews applicants
in closed session and selects
finalists to interview.
4 Interviews
Two rounds of interviews
with Council.
5 Selection & contract
Select candidate,
background and reference
checks, negotiations,
approval.
Three timeline options side by side
All three options conclude on 12/8
Milestone OPTION 1
Extended recruitment window
OPTION 2
Condensed schedule
OPTION 3
Discussed at last Council meeting
Community meeting 9/4 9/4 9/4
Recruitment opens 9/7 9/2 9/2
Recruitment closes 10/12 (36 days) 9/30 (29 days) 9/30 (29 days) Shortlist — closed session 10/27 (2 hrs) 10/16 (2 hrs) 10/16 (2 hrs) Interviews — Round 1 11/6 · Virtual, all day 10/22 or 10/23 · In person, 8a–6p 10/27 · Virtual, 8a–6p Reference check (mini) 11/6 – 11/20 N/A 10/27 – 11/6
Interviews — Round 2 11/20 · In person 10/23 or 10/24 · In person, 8a–3p 11/6 · In person, 8a–3p Background & references 11/6 – 11/20 11/3 – 12/8 11/6 – 12/8 Candidate negotiations Council ad hoc committee,
11/20 – 12/2
Full Council at 11/3
regular meeting
Council ad hoc committee 11/6 –
12/8 (newly added option)
Contract review — closed session 12/2 special meeting 12/8 regular meeting 12/8 regular meeting Final approval — open session 12/8 12/8 12/8
Option 2 alternate interview dates if weekend scheduling is preferred: Friday 10/23 (8a–6p) and Saturday 10/24 (8a–3p). · Option 1 note: the in-person round falls the week of Thanksgiving, which may affect candidate availability.
What distinguishes each option
OPTION 1
Longest candidate window
• Recruitment open 36 days — the widest
applicant pool.
• Round 1 virtual (11/6), Round 2 in person
(11/20).
• Ad hoc committee negotiates salary and
benefits 11/20 – 12/2.
• Adds a 12/2 special closed session before
final approval.
Council consideration
In-person interviews fall the week of Thanksgiving.
OPTION 2
Most compressed schedule
• Recruitment open 29 days; finalists
identified by 10/16.
• Both interview rounds in person on
consecutive days.
• Full Council selects and negotiates at the
11/3 meeting.
• No additional special meeting required.
Council consideration
Requires two full consecutive days from every
Councilmember.
OPTION 3
Separated interview rounds
• The schedule Council reviewed at its last
meeting.
• Recruitment open 29 days; shortlist 10/16.
• Virtual round 10/27, in person 11/6 —
spread ten days apart.
• Ad hoc committee option newly added for
negotiation.
Council consideration
Ten days fall between the two interview rounds.
Salary context & comparable communities
Previously established salary: $260,759.12 annually Proposed salary range: $280,000 to $330,000 Rank Agency/City Job Title Maximum Hourly Maximum Annual Salary Population 1 St Helena City Manager $ 161.76 $ 336,467.00 5800
2 Marina City Manager $ 157.69 $ 327,999.98 22500
3 Monterey City Manager $ 153.85 $ 320,000.16 29600
4 Sand City City Manager $ 141.27 $ 293,832.88 400
5 Calistoga City Manager $ 139.42 $ 290,000.05 5200
6 Sausalito City Manager $ 137.02 $ 285,000.00 7100
7 Seaside City Manager $ 137.02 $ 284,999.52 32000
8 Half Moon Bay City Manager $ 135.16 $ 281,138.00 11000 9 Del Mar / San Diego City Manager $ 134.97 $ 280,740.60 4200 10 Belvedere City Manager $ 128.70 $ 267,696.00 2100
11 Carmel-by-the-Sea City Administrator $ 125.36 $ 260,759.12 3200 12 Capitola City Manager $ 121.88 $ 253,504.83 9700
13 Pacific Grove City Manager $ 121.00 $ 251,680.00 15000 Carmel-by-the-Sea Monterey County agencies
City salary schedule by classification
The proposed City Administrator range of $280,000 – $330,000 in the context of the City's adopted classification and pay band structure.
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Recruitment announcement — page 5 of 6
Recruitment announcement — page 6 of 6
Requested Council action
1 Select a timeline / Confirm interview dates
Direct staff and WBCP to proceed with Option 1, 2, or 3, and confirm the interview dates. 2 Decide on salary
Approve the proposed salary range of $280,000 – $330,000 for the position. 3 Approve the recruitment brochure
Authorize release of the announcement with the approved salary and dates.
Whichever option Council selects, the recruitment concludes 12/8 with contract approval in open session.
Downtown Streetscape Plan Direction
City Council Meeting
September 1, 2026
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Background
• July Council Meeting – Strategic Priorities
• Completed Priority List
• Added: "Develop Streetscape Plan for Downtown“ – Level 1 • Preliminary July Discussion
• Consistency and condition of streetscape
• Engagement of Professional
• Community Workshop(s)
• Formally Agendized for Direction
• Public Notice and Participation
• Better Prepared for Discussion
Direction Needed
• Whether the City should:
1. Update and build upon the existing “Policy and Standards for Public Way Design” or develop a new Streetscape Plan
2. Engage a design professional, such as a landscape architect, to assist with the process of developing a Plan
3. Conduct one or more community workshops or some other form of public participation
4. Proceed with currently funded sidewalk design work while the Streetscape Plan process is underway
Existing Guidelines
• “Policy and Standards for Public Way
Design”
• Created 1997
• Established guidance for:
• Sidewalks
• Pathways
• Curbs
• Landscaping
• Street furniture
• Street trees
• Signage
• Other public way improvements
Potential Process
• Retain a Design Professional
• Assist/facilitate community workshops
• Assist with drafting of plan
• Conduct Community Workshop(s)
• Hands-on style
• Similar to Library Remodel Workshops
• Planning Commission Review/Recommendation
• City Council approval
FY 26/27 CIP Street and Sidewalk Projects
• Design of priority sidewalk repairs
• $275K
• Identified through condition assessment – Precision Concrete • Prioritized based on hazard level
• Design focus – construction only if possible
• State SB-1 Street Projects
• $183K
• Identified through Street Saver – Council approved
• May include opportunities to design adjacent sidewalks
Direction Needed
• Whether the City should:
1. Update and build upon the existing “Policy and Standards for Public Way Design” or develop a new Streetscape Plan
2. Engage a design professional, such as a landscape architect, to assist with the process of developing a Plan
3. Conduct one or more community workshops or some other form of public participation
4. Proceed with currently funded sidewalk design work while the Streetscape Plan process is underway
Questions
FY 2026‐27 At‐Will
Compensation and Benefits Plan
City Council Meeting
September 1, 2026
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
1 • At‐Will employees are not represented for collective bargaining over salary, benefits, or cost of living adjustments.
• Council has recognized the importance of maintaining appropriate compensation and benefits for all employees for recruitment and retention (Resolution 2024‐069)
• Municipal Code 2.52.510 City Administrator’s Role, or designee, to make recommendations based on funds, cost of living, and comparable agencies.
• Council retains full authority to approve benefit enhancements. 2 Background
• No Cost‐of‐Living salary adjustment
• 3% reduction in CalPERS contribution
• Previously provided to Police Officers Association
• Special Market Equity Adjustments
• Police Chief/Assistant City Administrator 3.05%• HR Manager 4.51%• Building Official 8.30% CITY OF CARMEL‐BY‐THE‐SEA 3
FY 2026-27 Compensation
• Police Chief/Assistant City Administrator +3.05%
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Special Market Equity Adjustments
Current Salary Range Minimum Maximum
Assistant City Administrator/ Police Chief $201,502.65 $244,927.49 Proposed Salary Range
Assistant City Administrator / Police Chief $207,648.48 $252,397.78 • Human Resources Manager +4.51%
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Special Market Equity Adjustments
Current Salary Range Minimum Maximum
Human Resources Manager $157,938.18 $191,974.91
Proposed Salary Range
Human Resources Manager $165,061.19 $200,632.98
• Building Official +8.30%
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Special Market Equity Adjustments
Current Salary Range Minimum MaximumBuilding Official $130,456.28 $158,546.00Proposed Salary RangeBuilding Official $141,284.15 $171,705.32 CITY OF CARMEL‐BY‐THE‐SEA 7
Conclusion
• Proposal provides additional value to the At‐Will compensation plan without an across‐the‐board COLA.
• Helps support our ability to attract, recruit, and retain highly qualified candidates.• Maintain internal and external compensation equity and competitiveness.
Thank you