CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
1 Downtown Streetscape Plan Direction
City Council Meeting
October 5, 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
Harrison Memorial Library Centennial Restoration
Project Update
October 5, 2026 City Council Meeting
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Agenda
• Understanding the Building
• Restoring and Renewing
• Celebrating and Experiencing
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Project Schedule
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A Center for Culture & Community
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A Collaborative Approach
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Ansel Adams Johnny Apodaca
Mary DeNeale Morgan Maxine Albro
Arthur Hill Gilbert
"Bohemian Life in Carmel":
George Sterling, Jimmy Hopper,
Jack London, Mattie Hopper,
Mabel Gray Lachmund, and
Carrie Sterling
Visual and Literary Arts
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Place and Environment
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Community Engagement
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• Preserve the library’s historic integrity and presence • Plan the future of the library for Carmel
• Be a welcoming center for learning, community gathering, and social connection
• Enhance operational excellence and service to community • Support equitable and inclusive access to library services, programs, and resources
• Prioritize implementation within budget
• Incorporate sustainable and resilient design
• Elevate the poetry of experience
Project Goals & Principles
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Understanding the Building
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Historic Evolution
• Original 1928 Building
• 1940’s Addition
• Minor Work: 1960’s - 1990’s
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Character-defining Features
• Gable roof with open eaves, shaped
wood rafter tails, overhanging rakes
on wood outriggers, and clay barrel
tile roofing
• Textured cement plaster walls
• Round-arched wood entrance door
and shed roofed porch
• Balcony on square stone piers
• Divided light, wood sash windows and
glazed doors
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Character-defining Features
• Original (south) portions of the lobby,
reading room, stacks, mezzanine, and
old reference room
• Plaster walls, arched openings, and
bullnosed corners
• Wood beam and plank ceilings
• Reading room fireplace, shouldered
surround, and raised hearth
• Wrought iron balustrades
• Built-in wood bookshelves
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• Accessibility Improvements
• Seismic Reinforcing
• Systems Replacements
• Programmatic & Aesthetic
Enhancements
Project Overview
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Accessibility Evaluation
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Accessibility Improvements
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Structural Improvements
• Reinforce foundations
• Increase shear resistance
• Strengthen openings & roof structure
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A Healthy & Sustainable Building
• Modern code requirements
• Limited space (ceilings, historic)
• Hybrid Radiant and Heat Pump system
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Restoring and Renewing
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Main Level
• Restore historic character
• Welcoming entries & gallery
• Optimized & accessible shelving
• Seating for reading, working, or
studying
• Reconfigurable furniture for flexibility
• Small to medium-size meeting rooms
with enhanced technology
Key Opportunities
Main Level Plan
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Key Opportunities
Lower-Level Plan Mezzanine Plan
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Main Level – Character of Spaces
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Site Opportunities
Library Gallery
Accessible Path
Accessible Entry
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Current North Facade
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North Entry Inspiration
Original
South Window
Proposed
North Entry
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Proposed North Entry
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Celebrating and Experiencing
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Gallery
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Gallery
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Gallery
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Gallery Display
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Gallery Display
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Reading Room
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Reading Room
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Mezzanine
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Mezzanine
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West Room / Marketplace
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West Room / Marketplace
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Gathering Place
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Gathering Place
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Small Group Study / Meeting Space
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Small Group Study / Meeting Space
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Small Group Study / Meeting Space
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Teen Space
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Teen Space
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Teen Space
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Thank you
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Discussion Regarding the Potential
Implementing an
Unmanned Aircraft System Program
Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department
Sergeant Michael Bruno
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Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council
receive and review our report on an Unmanned
Aircraft System.
If supported, then CPD will return with additional
information, recommended changes, and follow all
requirements under Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481).
Additional funding for the program would need
approval as well.
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Why an Unmanned Aircraft System?
Why now?
Community value
Program goal
Simulated FLIR on a Missing Person Case
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Why Drones Matter to CPD
Community Safety
Operational Efficiency
De-escalation & Information
Officer Safety
Simulated UAS on a Water Rescue Case
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Drone Video
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Drone Video
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Decision Framework
5 Data & Security
Community Confidence
Additional Benefits
7 Decision Framework
5 Regulatory readiness Officer & public safety
Total cost
Purchase + software + training + batteries + service + replacement + recurring fees
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BRINC — LEMUR 2
Key considerations
• 4K visual, night vision and thermal
sensors
• Two-way communications with
people in the scene
• 360° position hold and real-time
floor-plan mapping
• Designed for indoor, high-risk
environments
• Verify quoted configuration, training,
support, and pricing
• Storage: onboard SD card
Quote: $20,000–$28,000/year; 3- or 5-year contract
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DJI — Matrice 4T
Key considerations
• Visual + thermal imaging for day/night
operations
• Compact platform for patrol-vehicle
deployment
• Manufacturer lists up to 49 minutes
maximum flight time
• Useful for search, overwatch, fire/disaster
assessment, and documentation
• Storage: onboard SD card
• Quote: $10,685.99 flat fee; no annual subscription
• DroneSense needed for Axon: $3,000/year
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Skydio — X10
Key considerations
• AI-powered obstacle avoidance and
autonomous flight capabilities
• High-resolution visual and thermal
sensor options
• Modular attachments for different
mission needs
• Portable design intended for oneperson deployment
• Verify exact sensor package,
software, support, and quoted
configuration
Quote: $23,500/year; 5- or 10-year contract
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Community Trust & Legal Framework
AB 481
• Review California
Government Code
§7070 and the
department/city
approval pathway
• Maintain required
policy, reporting,
and community
transparency
FAA / Aviation
• Determine
applicable publicaircraft or Part 107
pathway
• Address pilot
qualification,
registration,
airspace, and
operational
procedures
Privacy &
Accountability
• Define authorized
missions and
prohibited uses
• Set data retention,
access, evidence,
and release rules
• Establish complaint
and review
processes
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Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council
receive and review our report on an Unmanned
Aircraft System
If supported, then CPD will return with additional
information, recommended changes, and follow all
requirements under Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481).
Additional funding for the program would need
approval as well.
Recommendation
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Discussion and Questions
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End of Presentation
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Priority Sidewalk Segments in Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea Six segments to design in FY 27/28
1 North side of Sixth Ave, Dolores St to
Lincoln St
2 South side of Sixth Ave, Junipero St to
Mission St
3 Northwest corner of San Carlos St &
Sixth Ave
4 South side of Fifth Ave, Mission St to San
Carlos St
5 East side of San Carlos St, Eighth Ave to
Ninth Ave
6 East side of Junipero St, Sixth Ave to
Ocean Ave
Designs improve accessibility, pedestrian
safety, connectivity, drainage, ADA access and
landscaping, ready for construction the
following fiscal year.
Sidewalk Planning & Construction Timeline ■ Public meetings & approvals ■ Planning & delivery 1 · January 2027
Community Kickoff Meeting
Landscape architect facilitates initial community
discussion and gathers input on priorities,
character, and design direction
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2 · Jan.–Apr. 2027
Develop Initial Concepts
Landscape architect works with workgroup to
develop (1) draft Public Way Design
Guidelines and (2) 2–3 conceptual
streetscape alternatives
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3 · April 2027
Public Check-In #1
Present draft guidelines and 2–3 conceptual
alternatives; “Have we heard you?”
feedback opportunity
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4 · May–June 2027
Refine Preferred Concept
Incorporate public feedback; refine draft
guidelines and develop preferred conceptual
streetscape plan
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5 · July–Aug. 2027
Planning Commission & City
Council Review
Approval of Public Way Design Guidelines;
presentation/endorsement of final conceptual
streetscape plan
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6 · Aug.–Nov. 2027
Construction Documents
Prepare construction drawings for the initial six
priority sidewalk segments
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7 · December 2027
Final Plan Approval
Approval of construction drawings
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8 · Jan.–June 2028
Bid & Construct
Advertise project, receive bids, award contract,
and construct the initial six sidewalk segments