Agenda packet — Monterey City Council, October 20, 2026

Council Chamber
580 Pacific St.

Monterey, California

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Council Regular Meeting
and Closed Session
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
4:00 PM
Afternoon Only
Mayor
Tyller Williamson
Councilmembers
Kim Barber, District 1
Ed Smith, District 2
Jean Rasch, District 3
Gino Garcia, District 4
City Manager
Dante G. Hall
City Attorney
M. Christine Davi
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PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS:

The total amount of time allocated for public comment on a particular issue and for each individual speaker is generally as follows:

1. Up to three minutes per speaker.

2. For regular City Council meetings, there are two 15-minute public comment periods, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Speakers may only comment during one session.

3. The total time allocated for public comment:
a. 30 minutes per item – Public Appearance and Public Hearing items b. 15 minutes per item – All other items (including, but not limited to, Consent, Closed Session, Presentations, and Requests to Agendize)
At the time an item is considered, the Mayor will ask those attending the meeting in person to line up at the podium or raise their hands, and for remote participants to use *9 on the telephone or the “raise hand” function in Zoom, if they wish to address the City Council. The maximum amount of time for each person to speak and the total amount of time allotted for each item will be determined based on the number of people indicating an interest in speaking and the amount of business to be conducted on the agenda. In exceptional circumstances and when necessary to ensure a full opportunity for public input, the Mayor may, with the legislative body’s consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for each speaker.

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE: Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt. Code §84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made.

October 20, 2026 4:00 PM
2 Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
General Public Comments
The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction.

Consent Agenda
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion unless a member of the City Council or the public requests discussion or a separate vote.

Consent: Approval of Minutes

1. October 6, 2026 Regular Meeting (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Consent: Resolutions
A resolution is an expression of opinion or evidence of a decision made by the City Council and often relates to administrative business of the City. Resolutions generally become effective immediately upon adoption.

2. Award a Contract in the Amount of $122,325.00 to Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for 2026- 2027 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Inspections (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)

3. Award a Contract in the Amount of $91,776.61 to Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for Annual Sewer Root Foaming 2026-2027 (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)

4. Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $1,128,425.00 to Guerra Construction Group for the San Bernabe Drive Road Widening & Sidewalk Project and the Don Dahvee Park Trail Crossing Project (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ***NCIP***

5. Award a Contract in the Amount of $1,000,000 to Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc. for Plumbing Job Order Contract for Inter-Governmental Service Agreement (IGSA) Projects ***IGSA*** (Categorically Excluded from NEPA 32 CFR, Part 651, Section II(g)(1)(CEQA Not a Project))

6. Award a Contract in the Amount of $1,000,000 to Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc. for Plumbing Job Order Contract for City Projects (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)

7. Award a Contract to MacKay Meters, Inc., in the Amount of $273,979.69 for Smart Parking Meters and Related Services (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)

8. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Donation of a "Peace Pole" from the Rotary Club of Monterey Bay Passport (Rotary), Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Donation Agreement, and Approving Its Installation at Sister City Park (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3)
October 20, 2026 4:00 PM
3 9. Set a December 1, 2026 Public Hearing to Consider Vacating a Portion of the Right of Way on Olmsted Road at Garden Road (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5)
Consent: Other

10. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 84 Fisherman’s Wharf (Concession 18); Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole; Negotiating Parties: Chris Arcoleo; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Payment for Lease Assignment and Lease Amendment (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)

11. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 48 Fisherman’s Wharf (Concession 22- 23 and 30); Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole; Negotiating Parties: Chris Arcoleo; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Payment of Lease Assignment and Amendment (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
End of Consent Agenda
Afternoon Session Items
Public Appearance (Afternoon)
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments.

12. Amend Resolution 26-092 to include the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Project, Accept Grant Funds from Transportation Agency for Monterey County, Authorize an Increase of FY27 Grant Revenue and Appropriation of Regional Surface Transportation Funds in the Amount of $2,862,000, and Transfer Funds to the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Project ***CIP/NCIP*** (Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2021120592)

13. Appoint a Councilmember to Serve on an Ad-Hoc Community Cost-of-Living Reduction Task Force (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)

14. Receive an Update on the Roadmap to Resilience: Six Concurrent Navigation Points to Strengthen the City of Monterey’s Financial Future (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Requests from Councilmembers to Agendize New Matters
Councilmembers may request to agendize a matter of business on a future agenda. The sole issue to be determined is whether the substantive issue warrants being heard at a future date.

A majority vote is not required, instead, the motion will pass with two “yes” votes.

15. Mayor Williamson's Request to Agendize a Discussion Regarding a Resolution Declaring Monterey a Welcoming City for Transgender and Gender-Diverse People and Recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) October 20, 2026 4:00 PM
4 Council Comments
Councilmembers may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on their activities. In addition, Councilmember or the City Council may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual information. (Government Code section 54954.2(a)(3).)
City Manager Reports
The City Manager may make a brief report on their activities or a brief announcement. They may also ask for clarification or direction regarding scheduling of Council meetings and study sessions.

Adjourn to Closed Session
The City Council will take public comments on closed session items before convening to closed session.

Closed Session (Afternoon)
Part or all of a meeting may be closed to the public under special conditions. Council can consider only matters covered in the agenda descriptions.

16. Conference with Agency Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for Labor Negotiations; Agency Negotiators: Brette Neal, Gina Russo; Employee Organization: Monterey Executive Management Employees' Association (MEMEA), Management Employees' Association (MEA), General Employees of Monterey (GEM), Police Lieutenants' Management Association (PLMA), Monterey Police Association (MPA), Monterey Fire Chief Officers' Association (MFCOA) and Monterey Fire Fighters Association (MFFA) (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 4, Section 15061)

17. Closed Session Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 84 Fisherman’s Wharf (Concession 18)
Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole
Negotiating Parties: Chris Arcoleo
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Lease Assignment and Amendment
(Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)

18. Closed Session Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 48 Fisherman’s Wharf (Concession 22-23 and 30) Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole
Negotiating Parties: Chris Arcoleo
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Lease Assignment and Amendment
(Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Adjournment
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.gov/submitted-comments and in the City Manager’s Office at 580 Pacific St., Room 1, Monterey, CA 93940 during regular business hours. All comments and materials provided to the Council become part of the public record. Members of the public who October 20, 2026 4:00 PM
5 comment in any fashion on an agenda item may be subject to the Levine Act which requires disclosure of campaign contributions of more than $500 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.

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MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

CITY OF MONTEREY
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
4:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC ST.

MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers

Present: Barber, Garcia, Rasch, Smith, Williamson

Absent: None
City Staff

Present:

City Manager, City Attorney, Community Development Director, Finance Director, Human Resources Director, Police Chief, Assistant Police Chief, City Clerk, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer, Property Manager, Monterey Sports Center Manager, Recreation Supervisor, Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Police Lieutenant, Senior Administrative Analyst (Fire), Sports Center Lifeguard, Sports Center Senior Aquatics Specialist, Sports Center Aquatics Coordinator, Firefighters (x10)
Call to Order
Mayor Williamson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Recording Secretary Tulett called the roll with the Council present as indicated above.

Pledge of Allegiance
Councilmember Rasch led the Pledge.

AFTERNOON SESSION
Presentations (Afternoon)

1. Recognize Monterey Sports Center Aquatics Staff and Monterey Fire Department Personnel for Their Life-Saving Response on September 6, 2026 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Recognized employees from the Monterey Sports Center and Monterey Fire Department
City Manager Hall introduced the agenda item, and Sports Center Manager Rothschild gave a brief presentation about the event and staff involved.

Comments were received from Esher Malkin who congratulated the staff recognized.

General Public Comments
Public comment on non-agendized matters was received from: Nelson Vega, Shelly Schmidt, Christian Schmidt, Cathy Giammanco, Gregg Weissman, Richard Lind, Sherna Stewart, an unidentified man, Nina Beety, and Esther Malkin.

Consent Agenda
Date: 10/20/2026
Item No.: 1.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 1, Packet Page 6 October 6, 2026 4:00 PM
2 Consent: Approval of Minutes

2. September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Approved
Consent: Ordinances

3. 2nd Reading to Amend Monterey City Code section 19-103, the Schedule of Fees and Services Charges, to Reduce the Amount of the City’s Cost Recovery for Specific Encroachment Permit and Inspection Fees to less than 100% (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Pulled from consent. Adopted Ordinance No. 3724 C.S.

Associate Civil Engineer Wright and City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Easterling gave a verbal staff presentation and answered Councilmembers' questions. Public comment was received from Tom Barrera and Wendy Brickman.

On a motion by Mayor Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Barber, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution Ordinance No. C.S.:

AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Rasch, Smith, Williamson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
Consent: Resolutions

4. Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $601,000.00 to Stronger Building Services for the Hilltop Park Center Renovation – Roof Replacement Project ***CIP/NCIP*** (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-130 C.S.

5. Authorize Staff to Administratively Approve Consent to Subleases, Lease Assignments, and Extensions for Allowed Uses Under the Lease Agreements for Properties Located at Fisherman’s Wharf, 20 Ryan Ranch Road, 32 Cannery Row, 700 Cannery Row, 720 Cannery Row, 256 Figueroa Street, 560-570 Munras Avenue, 601 Wave Street, and the Recreation Trail Adjacent to 640 Wave Street and 95 Prescott Avenue (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-131 C.S.

6. Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with California State Lands Commission to Update the Boundary Survey for Monterey’s Coast for a Not to Exceed Cost of $100,000 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-132 C.S.

7. Declare a Portion of City Property Located North of 731 Dry Creek Road (Assessor’s Parcel No. 014-031-003-000) to be Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 26-133 C.S.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 2, Packet Page 7 October 6, 2026 4:00 PM
3 Consent: Other

8. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: Approximately 4,500 SF Located Adjacent to 693 Del Monte Avenue (Outrigger Canoe Storage); Agency Negotiators:

Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete; Negotiating Parties; Edna Vantran (Hi'ilani 'O Ke Kai Outrigger and Cultural Center); Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for License Agreement (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Appointed Negotiators

9. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 1110 Veterans Drive (American Legion); Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete; Negotiating Parties; Shane Strong (Monterey Peninsula Post No. 41, The American Legion, Department of California); Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Lease Agreement (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Pulled from consent. Appointed Negotiators
Public comment was solicited but none received.

On a motion by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Rasch, and carried by the following vote, the City Council appointed agency negotiators:

AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Rasch, Smith, Williamson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)

10. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: A Portion of the San Carlos Beach Parking Lot; Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete; Negotiating Parties: Christopher Cook (Central Coast Community Energy); Under Negotiation:

Price and Terms of Payment for License Agreement (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Appointed Negotiators

11. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Properties: 300 Glenwood Circle #258, 820 Casanova Avenue #61,820 Casanova Avenue #108 ; Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole, Janna Aldrete, and Jose Acosta; Negotiating Parties; Teresa Giammanco (Sotheby's International Realty) for 300 Glenwood Circle #258, Andrew Phillips (Phillips Real Estate) for 820 Casanova Avenue #61, Dean Provence (Sotheby's International Realty) for 820 Casanova #108; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Property Purchase (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Pulled from consent. Appointed Negotiators
Public comment was received from Lee Whitney and Esther Malkin.

On a motion by Councilmember Barber, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried by the following vote, the City Council appointed agency negotiators:

AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Rasch, Smith, Williamson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 3, Packet Page 8 October 6, 2026 4:00 PM
4 12. Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the Western Flyer Foundation for the City to Prepare the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Review for Interior Office Space Improvements at 99 Pacific Street (Heritage Harbor) (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Authorized

13. Authorize the Mayor to Sign Letter of Support for the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) Monterey Peninsula Transportation Climate Vulnerability Assessment (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Authorized
End of Consent Agenda
Council Comments
Councilmember Garcia shared information on an upcoming park cleanup with free yoga at Laguna Grande Park hosted by the Surfrider Foundation. He mentioned the upcoming Laguna Grande Joint Powers Association (JPA) meeting to discuss plans for park maintenance.

Councilmember Rasch said she attended the Winter Storm Ready town hall, and said that she is partnering with the Monterey Vista Neighborhood Association to host a cybersecurity fraud prevention event on November 14 at the Library.

Councilmember Smith shared information about some of his councilmember duties as he reaches the end of his term, and reported on attending a recent Old Town Neighborhood Association meeting and his 55th high school reunion that took place in Monterey.

Mayor Williamson shared an update regarding Monterey One Water and renewable energy production in partnership with ReGen Monterey, shared that the City’s Roadmap to Resilience plan has begun, and said that he attended the City’s first budget resilience workshop at Hilltop Park Center. He mentioned the upcoming budget workshops and the City Manager’s “Budget Brews” events that residents can attend and share feedback. He closed his remarks by reminding people to vote in the upcoming November election.

City Manager Reports
City Manager Hall echoed Mayor Williamson’s comments on the budget and various workshops the City has planned and said he had been encouraged by attendance.

Adjourn to Closed Session
Public comment was received on closed session from the following people: A representative of the Hi'ilani 'O Ke Kai Outrigger and Cultural Center spoke in favor of item 16 and was joined by junior member Huxton Malin who also spoke about the importance of the Center; Shane Strong spoke about item 17 and the lease for the American Legion Post; Esther Malkin spoke about closed session in general and how the members of the public can find out what happened in closed session when there is no evening session to receive the general reporting information.

The Council adjourned to closed session at 5:32 p.m.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 4, Packet Page 9 October 6, 2026 4:00 PM
5 Closed Session (Afternoon)

14. Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(3): Receipt of 54 Government Claims Pertaining to the March 9, 2026 Fire at 800 Casanova Avenue, Monterey: (1) Stephen Adams (2) John Aliotti (3) Leilani Amparano (4) Michael Alford (5) Daniel Bautista (6) Maria Becerra (7) Errol Beyer (8) Ronald Boaz (9) Melissa Burckhartt (10) Cameron Burnett (11) Julio Cerda (12) Lino Santos Chavez (13) Dennis Clayton (14) Christopher R. Cook (15) Greg Cupp (16) Katrina Cutino (17) Diana DeMille (18) Janet Downing (19) Luis Echevarria, Jr (20) Brooke Folk (21) Stephanie Faust (22) Delinda Marie Ferreira (23) Ray Frias (24) Jason Greer, individually and in connection with the death of Mary Teresa Haney, deceased (25) Joe Perez Guzman (26) Amos Hannah (27) Jonathan Huaracha (28) Esther “Pat” Hollen (29) Petita Jefferson (30) Deborah James (31) Lawerence Kincheloe (32) Angele Laredo (33) Sara Leon (34) Bill Lee (35) Rosalie Lombard (36) Johnny Magallon (37) Gerard Mazo (38) Guadalupe Mazo (39) Carol Montanaro (40) Tyrrell Morris (41) June Mullen-Stein (42) David Pearson (43) Helen Perkins Stringer (44) William Ransome (45) Efren Rivas (46) Ruth Saunders (47) Sergio Silva (48) Wilbur Smith (49) Wesley Smaker (50) Danny Thomas (51) Florence Thompson (52) Yvette Taylor (53) Meri Bautch and (54) Adam Aguirre (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: No reportable action taken

15. Closed Session Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: A Portion of Land North of 731 Dry Creek Road (Assessor’s Parcel No. 014-031-003-000)
Agency Negotiators: Kim Cole, Janna Aldrete, Andrea Renny and Andrew Easterling Negotiating Parties: Shad Thielman (California-American Water Company) Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Granting an Easement (Not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 CEQA Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378)
Action: On a unanimous roll call vote, confidential direction given to agency negotiators

16. Closed Session Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Approximately 4,500 SF Located Adjacent to 693 Del Monte Avenue (Outrigger Canoe Storage)
Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete
Negotiating Parties: Edna Vantran (Hi'ilani 'O Ke Kai Outrigger and Cultural Center) Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for License Agreement (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: On a unanimous roll call vote, confidential direction given to agency negotiators
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 5, Packet Page 10 October 6, 2026 4:00 PM
6 17. Closed Session Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1110 Veterans Drive (American Legion)
Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete
Negotiating Parties: Shane Strong (Monterey Peninsula Post No. 41, The American Legion, Department of California)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Lease Agreement (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: On a unanimous roll call vote, confidential direction given to agency negotiators

18. Closed Session Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: A Portion of the San Carlos Beach Parking Lot Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete
Negotiating Parties: Christopher Cook (Central Coast Community Energy) Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for License Agreement (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: On a unanimous roll call vote, confidential direction given to agency negotiators

19. Closed Session Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 300 Glenwood Circle #258, 820 Casanova Avenue #61. 820 Casanova Avenue #108
Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole, Janna Aldrete, Jose Acosta Negotiating Parties:

Teresa Giammanco (Sotheby's International Realty) - 300 Glenwood Circle #258 Andrew Phillips (Phillips Real Estate) - 820 Casanova Avenue #61 Dean Provence (Sotheby's International Realty) - 820 Casanova Avenue #108 Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Purchase of Real Property (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: On a unanimous roll call vote, confidential direction given to agency negotiators
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 6, Packet Page 11 October 6, 2026 4:00 PM
7 20. Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1):

1. Desiree Albert v. City of Monterey (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 25CV006534)

2. Monique Arge v. City of Monterey (United States District Court, Northern District of California Case No. 5:25-CV-09710-NW)

3. City of Monterey v. Edward Ciliberti (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 26CV002092)

4. City of Monterey v. Leslie J. Flores, Trustee (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV000750)

5. Bryce Hovannisian v. City of Monterey (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 26CV005078)

6. Shai and Mira Nissim v. City of Monterey (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 25CV004945)

7. Stronghold Engineering, Inc. v. City of Monterey (Sixth District Court of Appeals Case No. H054446)

8. Save Tarpy Flats v. City of Monterey (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV005125)

9. Richard and Mildred Zilinskas v. City of Monterey (United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 5:25-CV-07506) (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: No reportable action taken
Adjournment
The Council adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 7, Packet Page 12 Council
Agenda Report
№12/25
FROM: Andrea Renny, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Karl Kreutzer, Environmental Regulations Analyst SUBJECT: Award a Contract in the Amount of $122,325.00 to Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for 2026-2027 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Inspections (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Awarding a contract for 2026-27 Sanitary Sewer
Manhole Inspections to Duke’s Root Control,
Inc., in the amount of $122,325.00;

2. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee,
to execute the contract upon the receipt of
information required by the contract; and,

3. Authorizing staff to expend up to an additional
10% for unforeseen contingencies for timely
completion of the Project.

VALUE DRIVERS:

In collaboration with our community partners, work to
improve the quality of life of all of our community
members by fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion;
championing equitable access to affordable housing;
and maintaining a safe environment.

Protect and preserve our natural environment by
addressing climate change through ecologically
responsible and pragmatic solutions.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

This Project is consistent with the City Council’s Value Drivers and Strategic Priorities of Quality of Life –
“Respond effectively to neighborhood concerns” and
Protecting our Environment – “Protect the Monterey Bay
National Marine Sanctuary and our environmental
assets from pollution.”
Agenda Report Highlights
• The City Council would consider
awarding a $122,325 contract to
Duke's Root Control, Inc. for the
2026-2027 Sanitary Sewer Manhole
Inspections project.
• This agreement would utilize an
approved cooperative purchasing
option through the HoustonGalveston Area Council to formally assess 466 sanitary sewer
manholes.
• The inspections would use optical
scanning technology to assign
condition ratings based on National
Association of Sewer Service
Companies guidelines.
• The resulting condition data would
allow the City to effectively prioritize
maintenance and rehabilitation
investments toward the highest-risk
structures.
• Project funding would come directly
from the Sewer Contractual
Services Account utilizing collected
sewer fees.

Date: 10/20/2026
Item No.: 2.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 2., Item Page 1, Packet Page 13 №12/25
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

The contract cost of $122,325.00 is based on the total quantity of sanitary sewer manholes to be inspected and rated per NAASCO standards to achieve the City of Monterey’s goal to assess 10 percent (10%) of the sanitary sewer collection system per year.

Item Unit Price Quantity Total
Manhole $262.50/ea. 466 $122,325.00
Unit prices were obtained via an accepted “piggyback” option from the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC). An estimate received form Duke’s Root control, and submitted through HGAC, provided the above unit pricing.

Monterey City Code section 28-14(a) allows for an exemption from formal bidding requirements in cases where the contract or purchase is capable of being performed through contracts negotiated by a cooperative purchasing agency that utilized acceptable bidding procedures (“piggyback” agreements). The award of this Construction Contract utilizes an accepted “piggyback” option from the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), approved by Finance on June 14, 2026.

Total Project Estimate:

Total Bid $ 122,325.00
Contingency, 10% $ 12,232.50
Total Project Estimate (This Authorization) $ 134,557.50 Funding Sources:

Sewer Contractual Services Account: 279-310-3121-000-4220 $ 486,752.50 Total Available Funding $ 486,752.50
The Sewer Line Maintenance Fund generates revenue through the collection of sewer fees from residents and satellite systems. Sewer Line Maintenance Funds can be used for the operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the sewage collection system. The Sewer Line Maintenance Fund is an appropriate funding source for manhole inspections as a maintenance activity. There are sufficient funds in the operating account to fund the total project estimate.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The City of Monterey Planning Office determined the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines [Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 (c)] because the project consists of 360-degree CCTV camera inspections and NAASCO rating of 466 sanitary sewer manholes within the City of Monterey. Furthermore, the project does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions found at CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.

Exception b - Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant. There would be no cumulative impact because the project consists of inspection of the City’s sanitary sewer manholes.

Exception c - Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. No unusual circumstances are anticipated due to the limited scope and distinct locations of the improvement.

Exception d - Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The project would not be visible from a scenic highway.

Exception f - Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The project is located in a sensitive archeological area as shown on the General Plan Environmental Impact Report; however, the project would not impact historic or archeological resources as the project only involves inspection of the City’s sanitary sewer manholes. There would be no impacts to historic or archeological resources.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

The City could choose not to perform sanitary sewer manhole inspections. This is not recommended as the last comprehensive sanitary sewer manhole assessment was done in 1999. This assessment is necessary to facilitate cost-efficient and effective repairs to the City’s aging sewer infrastructure.

The City could choose to have city staff complete a comprehensive assessment of sanitary sewer manholes. This is not recommended at this time, as this is a specialized service and the City of Monterey lacks the necessary equipment to conduct a comprehensive assessment, nor does it have certified staff to accurately rate the manholes.

DISCUSSION:

In 2018, the City of Monterey updated its Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) to implement a ten (10)-year condition assessment cycle of its entire collection system, with a goal of completing ten percent (10%) of the collection system per year. The initial plan prioritized Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 2., Item Page 3, Packet Page 15 №12/25
assessments of gravity sewer lines only. To align with SSMP goals, the City is establishing a parallel ten (10) year cycle to assess 10% of its manhole inventory each year.

Manhole inspections are performed with a 3D Optoscanner, using two high-resolution digital cameras with distortion-free, wide-angle lenses. The cameras scan the entire interior of the manhole in a single vertical run. An unfolded view of the manhole is generated, providing an overview of its condition.

Manholes are assigned an existing-condition letter rating that generally correlates with the Manhole Assessment and Certification Program (MACP) rating system developed by the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO). The MACP numeric rating is based on the significance of the defect, extent of damage, percentage of flow capacity restriction, and/or the amount of wall loss due to deterioration. By assessing and compiling these condition scores across the entire manhole inventory, the City can prioritize maintenance and rehabilitation investments towards the highest-risk structures first and thus avoid the higher cost of emergency response or full replacement. Performing the condition assessments is not only required by the SSMP, but it also helps inform and plan maintenance projects in a costeffective manner.

Duke’s Root Control, Inc. will deliver to the City of Monterey imaging of 10% of the City of Monterey’s sanitary sewer manholes. The images will be unfolded 360-degree views of each manhole. Data sheets will include any abnormality observed in the imaging. These abnormalities will be rated per the MACP rating system, as will the overall condition of the manhole. Images and reports will be provided to the City of Monterey in digital format and utilized to plan future sanitary sewer manhole rehabilitation projects.

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Attachments: 1. Resolution
e: Kevin Anderson, Engineering Projects Manager
Duke’s Root Control, Inc.

Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.gov/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 2., Item Page 4, Packet Page 16 RESOLUTION NO. __-___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№011/24
AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $122,325.00 TO DUKE’S ROOT CONTROL, INC. FOR 2026-2027 SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE INSPECTIONS WHEREAS, CCTV manhole inspections improve the City of Monterey Sanitary Sewer Condition Assessment Program to help address sanitary sewer maintenance problems in the City’s sewer system;
WHEREAS, the award of this contract utilizes an accepted exception to competitive procurement requirements (Monterey Code 28-14(a)) from the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), approved by Finance on June 14, 2026;
WHEREAS, Duke’s Root Control, Inc. was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC); and
WHEREAS, the City of Monterey Planning Office determined the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines [Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 (c)] because the project consists of 360-degree CCTV camera inspections and NAASCO rating of 466 sanitary sewer manholes within the City of Monterey. Furthermore, the project does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions found at CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 2., Item Page 5, Packet Page 17 Exception e - Hazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. No impact to sites included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government code would occur.

Exception f - Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The project is located in a sensitive archeological area as shown on the General Plan Environmental Impact Report; however, the project would not impact historic or archeological resources as the project only involves inspection of the City’s sanitary sewer manholes. There would be no impacts to historic or archeological resources,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that the above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and adopted as findings of the City Council as if fully set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby:

1. Awards a contract for 2026-27 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Inspections to Duke’s Root Control, Inc., in the amount of $122,325.00;

2. Authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the contract upon the receipt of information required by the contract; and,

3. Authorizes staff to expend up to an additional 10% for unforeseen contingencies for timely completion of the Project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 2., Item Page 6, Packet Page 18 Council
Agenda Report
№12/25
FROM: Andrea Renny, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Karl Kreutzer, Environmental Regulations Analyst SUBJECT: Award a Contract in the Amount of $91,776.61 to Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for Annual Sewer Root Foaming 2026-2027 (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt the attached resolution:

1. Awarding a contract for Annual Sewer Root
Foaming 2025 to Duke’s Root Control, Inc., in
the amount of $91,776.61;

2. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee,
to execute the contract upon the receipt of
information required by the contract; and,

3. Authorizing staff to expend up to an additional
10% for unforeseen conditions in the field.

VALUE DRIVERS:

Protect and preserve our natural environment by
addressing climate change through ecologically
responsible, pragmatic solutions.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

Staff chose to expedite the procurement of the project by utilizing an accepted exemption to Agenda Report Highlights
• Staff recommends awarding a
$91,776.61 contract with a 10%
contingency to Duke’s Root Control,
Inc. for annual sewer root foaming.
• The project applies an EPAapproved chemical foam through sewer mains across the City and
Presidio of Monterey to eliminate
root intrusion for three to five years
without harming trees.
• Forgoing root foaming is not
recommended because chemical
mitigation serves as an essential
defense against sanitary sewer
overflows.
• Executing this preventive
maintenance would protect public
infrastructure and coastal waters
from hazardous sewage spills while
maintaining uninterrupted
wastewater service for residents.

Date: 10/20/2026
Item No.: 3.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 3., Item Page 1, Packet Page 19 №12/25
competitive procurement requirements (Monterey Code 28-14(a)) from the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), approved by Finance on August 27, 2026. The lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) was Duke’s Root Control, Inc. The contract cost of $91,776.61 is based on the following City sewer pipe sizes and approximate quantities to be foamed:

Pipe Size Unit Price Quantity Total
4–9 inch $2.02/ft. 38,575 feet $77,921.50
10–12 inch $2.43/ft. 5,235 feet $12,721.05
13-16 inch $4.61/ft. 246 feet $1,134.06
Total Project Estimate:

Total Bid $ 91,776.61
Contingency, 10% $ 9,177.66
Total Project Estimate (This Authorization) $ 100,954.27 Sewer Contractual Services: 279-310-3121-0000-4220 $ 486,752.50 Total Available Funding $ 486,752.50
As of September 11, 2026, sufficient funding is available to complete the work.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The City of Monterey Planning Office determined the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines [Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 (c)] because the project is to apply a chemical root control agent to the sanitary sewer lines to kill the root growth that may be present in the lines and to inhibit re-growth as a preventative maintenance action to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. Furthermore, the project does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions found at CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.

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Exception d - Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The project would not be visible from a scenic highway; sanitary sewer lines are underground.

Exception f - Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The project would not impact historic resources or archeological resources as the application of root control agent will occur within existing sanitary sewer lines. Therefore, there would be no impacts to historic or archeological resources.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

Council could choose not to award a contract to Duke’s Root Control, Inc. utilizing the cooperative purchase contract and go out to bid. This is not recommended because this would delay the necessary maintenance work and may not result in better pricing. The Duke’s Root Control, Inc. pricing was reviewed and determined to be reasonable.

The Council could choose not to perform sewer line root foaming. This is not recommended as root mitigation is an essential maintenance method to help prevent SSO’s (sanitary sewer overflows).

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this project is to apply a chemical root control agent to the sanitary sewer lines to eliminate the root growth that may be present in the lines and to inhibit re-growth. This standard maintenance method does not permanently damage the vegetation producing the roots. Root control treatment helps to address sanitary sewer maintenance problems in the City’s sewer system. The chemical root foaming agent is approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for this use. The foam is pumped through the sewer main from manhole to manhole to compress it against all pipe surfaces. Roots in the sewer stop growing and eventually die upon contact with the herbicide foam; of important note is that trees are not otherwise harmed with this method. The treatment inhibits re-growth for three to five years.

The locations to be treated include various locations throughout the City and the Presidio of Monterey.

Residents can expect minimal impacts during root-foaming operations. Wastewater service should remain available, with no anticipated sewer-service interruptions. Crews may temporarily access sewer maintenance holes and use minor traffic control such as brief lane or shoulder closures. Short delays may occur near the work area, but access to homes and businesses should generally be maintained.

Staff chose to expedite the procurement of the project by utilizing an accepted exemption to competitive procurement requirements (Monterey Code 28-14(a)). The lowest responsive, Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 3., Item Page 3, Packet Page 21 №12/25
responsible bidder for the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) was Duke’s Root Control, Inc. The exception from competitive bidding requirements was approved by Finance on August 27, 2026. Duke’s Root Control, Inc. has performed sewer root foaming for the City in the past and staff is confident in their ability to perform the scope of services.

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Attachments: 1. Resolution
e: Kevin Anderson, Environmental Regulations Manager
Duke’s Root Control, Inc.

Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.gov/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 3., Item Page 4, Packet Page 22 RESOLUTION NO. __-___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№011/24
AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $91,776.81 TO DUKE'S ROOT CONTROL, INC. FOR ANNUAL SEWER ROOT FOAMING 2026-2027
WHEREAS, root control treatment helps to address sanitary sewer maintenance problems in the City’s sewer system;
WHEREAS, the award of this contract utilizes an accepted exception to competitive procurement requirements (Monterey Code 28-14(a)) from the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), approved by Finance on August 27, 2026;
WHEREAS, the contract cost of $91,776.61 is based on City sewer pipe sizes and approximate quantities to be foamed; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Monterey Planning Office determined the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines [Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 (c)] because the project is to apply a chemical root control agent to the sanitary sewer lines to kill the root growth that may be present in the lines and to inhibit re-growth as a preventative maintenance action to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. Furthermore, the project does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions found at CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 3., Item Page 5, Packet Page 23 Exception e - Hazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. No impact to sites included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government code would occur.

Exception f - Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The project would not impact historic resources or archeological resources as the application of root control agent will occur within existing sanitary sewer lines. Therefore, there would be no impacts to historic or archeological resources;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby:

1. Awards a contract for Annual Sewer Root Foaming 2026-2027 to Duke’s Root Control, Inc., in the amount of $91,776.61;

2. Authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the contract upon the receipt of information required by the contract; and

3. Authorizes staff to expend up to an additional 10% for unforeseen conditions in the field.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 3., Item Page 6, Packet Page 24 Council
Agenda Report
№12/25
FROM: Andrea Renny, P.E., PTOE, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Reginald Paulding, P.E., Senior Engineer
SUBJECT: Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $1,128,425.00 to Guerra Construction Group for the San Bernabe Drive Road Widening & Sidewalk Project and the Don Dahvee Park Trail Crossing Project (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ***NCIP***
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt a resolution:

1. Approving the plans and specifications for the
San Bernabe Drive Road Widening & Sidewalk
Project and the Don Dahvee Park Trail Crossing
Project (“Project”) which are available in the
office of the City Engineer (Room 7), and
granting the Public Works Director, or their
designee, the authority to approve all
amendments and addenda thereto as
necessitated by conditions in the field;

2. Rejecting all non-responsive bids;

3. Accepting all responsive, responsible bids;

4. Awarding a Construction Contract for the Total
Bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder,
Guerra Construction Group in the amount of
$1,128,425.00;

5. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee,
to execute the contract upon the receipt of the
information required by the Project plans and
specifications; and,

6. Authorizing staff to expend up to an additional
15% for unforeseen construction contingencies
for timely completion of the Project.

VALUE DRIVERS:

Serve as stewards of the City’s financial resources
through sound economic vitality efforts, streamlining
Agenda Report Highlights
• The recommended action would
award a $1,128,425 construction
contract to Guerra Construction
Group for the San Bernabe Drive
Road Widening and Sidewalk
Project and the Don Dahvee Park
Trail Crossing Project.
• Guerra Construction Group provided
the lowest responsive bid that came
in under the engineer's estimate of
$1,751,244.
• Completing the San Bernabe Drive
segment would allow vehicles to
safely navigate turns without
crossing into opposing traffic and
provide safer walking and biking
routes for the neighborhood.
• The Don Dahvee Park Trail
Crossing improvements would
complete the first phase of a larger
initiative designed to encourage
greater community use of the
upland park area.
• The contractor would have 120
working days to finish the
construction activities while working
proactively with impacted residents.

Date: 10/20/2026
Item No.: 4.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 4., Item Page 1, Packet Page 25 №12/25
operations, reasonable revenue enhancements, visionary long-term planning, fiscal transparency, and community partnerships.

Expand opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to bike and walk safely through active transportation, accessibility, and safety initiatives.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

This action is in accordance with Chapter 28-Purchasing of the City Code, which requires Public Works project contract awards exceeding $150,000 to be approved by City Council.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

On September 15, 2026 nine (9) bids were received; eight (8) were deemed responsive and responsible. JMS Cement Contractors Inc. bid was deemed non-responsive because they did not properly notarize their bid in accordance with City requirements. The apparent lowest bid was below the Engineer’s Estimate of $1,751,244.00. Approximately 97 percent of the difference was identified in two (2) bid items for San Bernabe Drive Road Widening & Sidewalk:

Mobilization and Demobilization and Concrete Retaining Wall. The difference in the mobilization and demobilization pricing is an expected benefit of bidding multiple projects together. The contractors bid on the Concrete Retaining Wall bid item while lower than the Engineer’s Estimate, was comparable to three (3) of the eight (8) responsive bids and within the realm of reasonable risk for contractor bidding.

The bids were opened by the Finance Director’s designee as follows:

Bidder Total Bid
Guerra Construction Group
Mission
Constructors Inc.

Mission
Constructors Inc.

Engineering
$1,128,425.00
Mission Constructors Inc. $1,481,232.00
Precision Grade Inc. $1,485,329.00
Monterey Peninsula Engineering $1,612,492.00
McKim Corporation $1,740,000.00
Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. $1,972,001.00 Granite Construction Company $2,282,979.00
Granite Rock Company $2,419,759.90
JMS Cement Contractors Inc. Non-Responsive
Engineer’s Estimate
San Bernabe Drive Road Widening & Sidewalk Project $1,474,185.00 Don Dahvee Park Trail Crossing Project $277,059.00
Total Engineer’s Estimate $1,751,244.00
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 4., Item Page 2, Packet Page 26 №12/25
Basis of award for this project is based on the Total Base Bid only.

Estimated Construction Cost:

San Bernabe Drive Road Widening & Sidewalk Project $891,715.00 Don Dahvee Park Trail Crossing Project $236,710.00
Total Base Bid $1,128,425.00
Construction Contingencies (15%) $169,263.75
Construction Management (Inspection and Engineering, and Material Testing) $120,000.00
Total Estimated Cost to Complete the Project $1,417,688.75 Available Funding Sources:

San Bernabe Drive Road Widening & Sidewalk Project
San Bernabe Dr – Road Design (NCP2416) $14,140.29
San Bernabe Road Widening & Sidewalk (NCP2522) $1,671,617.11 San Bernabe Drive Road Widening & Sidewalk Total $1,685,757.40 Don Dahvee Park Trail Crossing Project
Don Dahvee Park Creek Path Design (NIP2328) $34,189.65
Don Dahvee Creek Path Construction (NCP2421) $248,896.60 Don Dahvee Park Trail Crossing Total $283,086.25
These projects have an available combined Neighborhood and Community Improvement Project (NCIP) balance of $1,968,843.65 as of September 16, 2026.

Guerra Construction Group’s bid for the San Bernabe Drive Road Widening & Sidewalk Project at $891,715.00 is $582,470.00 less than the Engineer’s Estimate of $1,474,185.00.

Approximately 97% of the difference in cost can be attributed to two (2) bid items: SB-1, Mobilization and Demobilization and SB-46, Concrete Retaining Wall (Final Pay). The Engineer’s Estimate for Mobilization and Demobilization is $150,000 while Guerra Construction Group’s bid was $26,800. This is a difference of $123,200. The Engineer’s Estimate for Concrete Retaining Wall (Final Pay) was $675,000 while Guerra Construction Group’s bid was $234,900. This is a difference of $440,100. The total difference in these two (2) bid items sums to $563,300. The average bid across the eight (8) responsive bidders for SB-1, Mobilization and Demobilization bid is $68,890 and the average bid for SB-46, Concrete Retaining Wall (Final Pay) bid is $523,125.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

San Bernabe Drive Road Widening Project:

The City of Monterey Planning Office determined the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) because the project includes demolition of concrete and asphalt, grading and construction of retaining walls, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and new storm drain connections, and installation of new signage.

Furthermore, the project does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions found at CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.

Exception a - Location. Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 are qualified by consideration of where the Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 4., Item Page 3, Packet Page 27 №12/25
project is to be located -a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may in a particularly sensitive environment be significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply in all instances, except where the project may have an impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies. Exception a - Location - does not apply to projects which are exempt under Class 1.

Exception b - Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant. There would be no cumulative impact because the project involves upgrades and maintenance to the City's streets.

Exception d - Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR}. The project would not be visible from a scenic highway.

Exception f - Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The project would not impact historic resources as project improvements would only occur in the public right-of-way. The project is located in a sensitive archeological area as shown on the General Plan Environmental Impact Report Figure 8. The proposed includes ground disturbance. A Phase I Archeological Assessment was prepared by Dudek. The Assessment concluded that the project will likely not encounter any potentially significant archeological resources. Dudek recommends that the Project can proceed without a qualified archeological monitor during ground disturbing activities. The City's standard protocol will be followed in the event that accidental discovery of human remains are discovered. Therefore, there would be no impacts to historic or archeological resources.

Don Dahvee Park Trail Crossing Project:

The City of Monterey Planning Office determined the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) because the project consists of the demolition and construction of concrete curb, gutter, light-duty concrete pavement trail, signage and striping, and hot mix asphalt pavement. The project does not involve expansion of the existing use. Furthermore, the project does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions found at CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.

Exception b - Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant. There would be no cumulative impact because the project would involve repair of existing facilities. The proposed project would not make a cumulative contribution to any environmental impact.

Exception c - Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. No unusual circumstances are anticipated due to improvements' limited scope and distinct locations.

Exception f - Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The project is located in a sensitive archeological area as shown on the General Plan EIR Figure 8. An Archeological Resources Assessment dated November 5, 2019 was prepared for the project area by Basin Research Associates. Based on the recommendations of the report, the project will include the following: construction personnel awareness of potential buried prehistoric and historic archeological materials, protocol in the event unexpected discovery of cultural materials during construction, and protocol for the treatment of human remains if exposed during construction. Therefore, there would be no impacts to historic or archeological resources.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

Council could choose not to award the construction contract for this project; however, this is not recommended since both San Bernabe Dr Road Widening & Sidewalk Project and the Don Dahvee Park Trail Crossing Project were recommended by the NCIP Committee and approved and funded by the City Council in 2018. Additionally, the City received strong competitive bids for these projects and it is unlikely that the City would receive comparable bids in the future. The funding for this work has been previously appropriated through the NCIP.

DISCUSSION:

In general, the work consists of, but is not limited to, construction work at two (2) separate locations in the City of Monterey’s Monterey Vista and Alta Mesa Neighborhoods in the vicinity of San Bernabe Drive between Via Ventura and Bartolomea Way and Don Dahvee Lane and Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 4., Item Page 5, Packet Page 29 №12/25
Munras Ave. The San Bernabe Drive Road Widening and Sidewalk project consists of demolition of existing concrete and asphalt roadway, grading and construction of retaining walls, curb, gutter, sidewalk and new storm drain connections, and associated grading, hot mix asphalt paving, storm drainage, and installation of new signage and roadway striping and pavement markings. The Don Dahvee Park Trail Crossing project consists of the demolition and construction of concrete curb, gutter, concrete pavement, hot mix asphalt paving, and installation of new signage and roadway striping and pavement markings.

Guerra Construction Group provided five (5) project references for projects of similar nature in the City of Cupertino, City of San Mateo, City of Menlo Park, and City of Santa Clara. City staff were able to confirm the projects, and Guerra Construction received a positive reference from the City of Menlo Park. The City of San Mateo was not able to provide a reference since the individuals associated with the reference project are no longer with the City.

Both the Monterey Vista and Alta Mesa Neighborhoods are eager to see these projects completed. The San Bernabe Drive Road Widening and Sidewalk Project will improve a road segment that has been a concern in the neighborhood for many years. It will allow vehicles to navigate the turn between Via Ventura and Bartolomea Way without entering the opposing traffic lane, and it will allow residents to bike and walk more safely through the neighborhood.

The Don Dahvee Park Trail Crossing Project is the first phase of construction of a larger project.

This phase will improve the upland portion of the park at the intersection of Munras Ave and Don Dahvee Lane with a goal of encouraging more use of Don Dahvee Park.

The residents along San Bernabe Drive and individuals that travel San Bernabe Dr and Don Dahvee Lane will be impacted by the construction activities. City Staff have reached-out to the residents along San Bernabe Dr previously to notify them of the planned work and to acquire Right-to-Enter Agreements as necessary to perform the work. These residents will have their driveways and property frontages impacted by this work. These individuals are aware of the impacts and have provided the City their agreement to proceed with the work. The City and its contractor will proactively work with impacted residents to establish expectations and coordinate work to reduce impacts as much as possible. The Contractor has 120 working days to substantially complete construction activities. The City will provide updates on the website and through the Monterey Matters weekly emails once the construction schedule is available.

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Attachments: 1. Resolution

2. Bid Evaluation Tabulation
e: Guerra Construction Group
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.gov/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 4., Item Page 6, Packet Page 30 RESOLUTION NO. __-___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№011/24
AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,128,425.00 TO

GUERRA CONSTRUCTION GROUP FOR THE SAN BERNABE DRIVE ROAD WIDENING &

SIDEWALK PROJECT AND THE DON DAHVEE PARK TRAIL CROSSING PROJECT ***NCIP***
WHEREAS, on the 15th day of September 2026, at 2:00 p.m. the City of Monterey Finance Director’s designee received nine (9) electronic bids through the City’s e-Procurement Portal, OpenGov Procurement, for the San Bernabe Drive Road Widening & Sidewalk Project and The Don Dahvee Park Trail Crossing Project (“Project”); WHEREAS, Guerra Construction Group, Mission Constructors, Inc., Precision Grade Inc, Monterey Peninsula Engineering, McKim Corporation, Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc., Granite Construction Company, and Granite Rock Company submitted responsive, responsible bids for the Project;
WHEREAS, JMS Cement Contractors, Inc. was determined to be non-responsive as their bid bond was not fully notarized as required;
WHEREAS, the basis of award for the project was the Total Base Bid; WHEREAS, Guerra Construction Group submitted the lowest responsive, and responsible bid in the amount of $1,128,425.00;
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the following Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Projects: San Bernabe Drive – Road Design (ncp2416) with $14,140.29, San Bernabe Road Widening (ncp2522) with $1,671,617.11, Don Dahvee Park Creek Path Design/Engr (nip2328) with $34,189.65, and Don Dahvee Creek Path Construction (ncp2421) with $248,896.60 for a combined total of $1,968,843.65 to complete the projects; and WHEREAS, the City of Monterey Planning Office determined the San Bernabe Drive Road Widening Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) because the project includes demolition of concrete and asphalt, grading and construction of retaining walls, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and new storm drain connections, and installation of new signage. Furthermore, the project does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions found at CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.

Exception b - Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 4., Item Page 7, Packet Page 31 cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant. There would be no cumulative impact because the project involves upgrades and maintenance to the City's streets.

Exception d - Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR}. The project would not be visible from a scenic highway.

Exception f - Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The project would not impact historic resources as project improvements would only occur in the public right-of-way. The project is located in a sensitive archeological area as shown on the General Plan Environmental Impact Report Figure 8. The proposed includes ground disturbance. A Phase I Archeological Assessment was prepared by Dudek. The Assessment concluded that the project will likely not encounter any potentially significant archeological resources. Dudek recommends that the Project can proceed without a qualified archeological monitor during ground disturbing activities. The City's standard protocol will be followed in the event that accidental discovery of human remains are discovered. Therefore, there would be no impacts to historic or archeological resources.

WHEREAS the City of Monterey Planning Office determined the Don Dahvee Park Trail Crossing Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) because the project consists of the demolition and construction of concrete curb, gutter, light-duty concrete pavement trail, signage and striping, and hot mix asphalt pavement. The project does not involve expansion of the existing use.

Furthermore, the project does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions found at CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 4., Item Page 8, Packet Page 32 Exception b - Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant. There would be no cumulative impact because the project would involve repair of existing facilities. The proposed project would not make a cumulative contribution to any environmental impact.

Exception c - Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. No unusual circumstances are anticipated due to improvements' limited scope and distinct locations.

Exception f - Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The project is located in a sensitive archeological area as shown on the General Plan EIR Figure 8. An Archeological Resources Assessment dated November 5, 2019 was prepared for the project area by Basin Research Associates. Based on the recommendations of the report, the project will include the following: construction personnel awareness of potential buried prehistoric and historic archeological materials, protocol in the event unexpected discovery of cultural materials during construction, and protocol for the treatment of human remains if exposed during construction. Therefore, there would be no impacts to historic or archeological resources.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby:

1. Approves the plans and specifications for the San Bernabe Drive Road Widening & Sidewalk Project and the Don Dahvee Park Trail Crossing Project (NCP2416/NCP2522 and NIP2328/NCP2421) (“Project”) which are available in the office of the City Engineer (Room 7), and grants the Public Works Director, or their designee, the authority to approve all amendments and addenda thereto as necessitated by conditions in the field;
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 4., Item Page 9, Packet Page 33

2. Rejects all non-responsive bids;

3. Accepts all responsive, responsible bids;

4. Awards a Construction Contract for the Total Bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Guerra Construction Group, in the amount of $1,128,425.00;

5. Authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the contract upon the receipt of the information required by the Project plans and specifications; and,

6. Authorizes staff to expend up to an additional 15% for unforeseen construction contingencies for timely completion of the Project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 4., Item Page 10, Packet Page 34 City of Monterey
Finance Department
Rafaela King, Finance Director
580 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940

EVALUATION TABULATION
General Solicitation - SAN BERNABE DRIVE ROAD WIDENING & SIDEWALK (NCP2416/NCP2522) MUNRAS AVE & VIA ARBOLES CURB RAMP (NCP2504) DON DAHVEE PARK TRAIL CROSSING (NIP2328/NCP2421)

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EVALUATION TABULATION
GEN No. TBD
SAN BERNABE DRIVE ROAD WIDENING & SIDEWALK (NCP2416/NCP2522) MUNRAS AVE & VIA ARBOLES CURB RAMP (NCP2504) DON DAHVEE PARK TRAIL CROSSING (NIP2328/NCP2421)
RESPONSE DEADLINE: September 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Friday, September 25, 2026

SELECTED VENDOR TOTALS
Vendor Total

GUERRA CONSTRUCTION
GROUP
$1,128,425.00
Mission Constructors Inc. $1,481,232.00
Precision Grade Inc $1,485,329.00
Monterey Peninsula
Engineering
$1,612,492.00
McKim Corporation $1,740,000.00
Anderson Pacific
Engineering Construction,
Inc.
$1,851,498.00
Granite Construction
Company
$2,282,979.00
Granite Rock Company $2,419,759.90
SAN BERNABE DRIVE ROAD WIDENING & SIDEWALK (NCP2416/NCP2522) Vendor Total

GUERRA CONSTRUCTION
GROUP
$891,715.00
Precision Grade Inc $1,152,214.00
ATTACHMENT 2
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 4., Item Page 11, Packet Page 35

EVALUATION TABULATION
GEN No. TBD
SAN BERNABE DRIVE ROAD WIDENING & SIDEWALK (NCP2416/NCP2522) MUNRAS AVE & VIA ARBOLES CURB RAMP (NCP2504) DON DAHVEE PARK TRAIL CROSSING (NIP2328/NCP2421)

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Vendor Total
Mission Constructors Inc. $1,210,088.00
Monterey Peninsula
Engineering
$1,344,634.00
McKim Corporation $1,375,000.00
Anderson Pacific
Engineering Construction,
Inc.
$1,572,855.00
Granite Construction
Company
$2,017,445.00
Granite Rock Company $2,084,771.40
DON DAHVEE PARK TRAIL CROSSING (NIP2328/NCP2421)
Vendor Total

GUERRA CONSTRUCTION
GROUP
$236,710.00
Granite Construction
Company
$265,534.00
Monterey Peninsula
Engineering
$267,858.00
Mission Constructors Inc. $271,144.00
Anderson Pacific
Engineering Construction,
Inc.
$278,643.00
Precision Grade Inc $333,115.00
Granite Rock Company $334,988.50
McKim Corporation $365,000.00
ADDITIVE ALTERNATIVE 1: MUNRAS AVE & VIA ARBOLES CURB RAMP (NCP2504)

THIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN BASIS OF AWARD
ATTACHMENT 2
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 4., Item Page 12, Packet Page 36

EVALUATION TABULATION
GEN No. TBD
SAN BERNABE DRIVE ROAD WIDENING & SIDEWALK (NCP2416/NCP2522) MUNRAS AVE & VIA ARBOLES CURB RAMP (NCP2504) DON DAHVEE PARK TRAIL CROSSING (NIP2328/NCP2421)

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Vendor Total
Anderson Pacific
Engineering Construction,
Inc.
$0.00
Granite Construction
Company
$0.00
Granite Rock Company $0.00

GUERRA CONSTRUCTION
GROUP
$0.00
McKim Corporation $0.00
Mission Constructors Inc. $0.00
Monterey Peninsula
Engineering
$0.00
Precision Grade Inc $0.00
ATTACHMENT 2
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 4., Item Page 13, Packet Page 37 Council
Agenda Report
№12/25
FROM: Andrea Renny, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Jason Bradley, General Services Operations Manager SUBJECT: Award a Contract in the Amount of $1,000,000 to Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc. for Plumbing Job Order Contract for Inter-Governmental Service Agreement (IGSA) Projects ***IGSA*** (Categorically Excluded from NEPA 32 CFR, Part 651, Section II(g)(1)(CEQA Not a Project))
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt the attached resolution:

1. Approving the specifications for the Plumbing
Job Order Contract for IGSA Projects (“Project”),
and granting the Public Works Director, or their
designee, the authority to approve all
amendments and addenda thereto as
necessitated by conditions in the field;

2. Rejecting all non-responsive and unbalanced
bids;

3. Accepting all responsive, responsible bids;

4. Awarding a Job Order Contract for the Grand
Total Bid to the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder, Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc., with a
term of one year with the option to renew for two
additional one-year terms, with a not to exceed
annual funding limit of $1,000,000; and,

5. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee,
to execute the contract upon the receipt of the
information required by the Project plans and
specifications.

VALUE DRIVERS:

In collaboration with our community partners, work to
improve the quality of life of all our community members by fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion; championing equitable access to affordable housing; and maintaining a safe environment.

Agenda Report Highlights
• The City Council would award a
one-year plumbing job order
contract to Silicon Valley
Mechanical, Inc. for InterGovernmental Service Agreement projects with a not-to-exceed
funding limit of $1,000,000.
• Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc.
submitted the lowest responsive and
responsible bid among three
submissions, while the other two
were rejected as non-responsive or
unbalanced.
• This contract would support the
City's agreement to provide fully
reimbursed maintenance services to
the Department of the U.S. Army at
local military installations.
• Securing this agreement would
ensure highly qualified technicians
are available to provide the quickest
possible response for urgent
plumbing emergencies and routine
repairs.

Date: 10/20/2026
Item No.: 5.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 5., Item Page 1, Packet Page 38 №12/25
POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

This project is consistent with the City Council’s Value Drivers and Strategic Priorities of Quality of Life – “Prepare for emergencies and community resiliency” and Fiscal Stewardship – “Support our military installations (U.S. Army Garrison Presidio of Monterey, Naval Support Activity Monterey, and U.S. Coast Guard Station Monterey) as significant economic drivers in the region.”
This action is consistent with the City’s policy to provide services to the U.S. Department of the Army through the Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) between the City of Monterey and the Federal Government.

This action is also consistent with the City’s policy of approving Public Work contracts exceeding $150,000.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

On September 15, 2026, three (3) bids were received, and opened by the Finance Director’s designee as follows:

Bidder Grand Total Bid
Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc. $3,530.64
Stephen Ciari Plumbing and Heating, Inc. Non-responsive ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. Unbalanced
The bid from Stephen Ciari Plumbing and Heating, Inc. was deemed non-responsive due to failure to submit a notarized bid bond. The bid from ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc., was unbalanced; an unbalanced bid is one that (a) has unit prices based on nominal prices for some items of work and enhanced unit prices for other items of work, and (b) the amount and manner in which the unit prices are distributed is not reflective of the true cost to perform the work.

ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. submitted a bid stating they would charge a 1000% markup for General Contract Conditions.

This action does not appropriate any funding. Any maintenance or repair performed under this job order contract will be fully funded through expenditures approved by Council as part of the annual budget process. There is no minimum dollar value of work guaranteed under this contract, and assignment of work orders is at the sole discretion of the City.

As set forth in Monterey City Code Section 28-9(a), City Council may award individual annual contracts, referred to as job order contracts, none of which may exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000) for work to be done according to unit prices. The contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and shall be based on plans and specifications for typical work. No job order contract shall exceed three (3) years (including any extensions), except as necessary to complete outstanding work orders that were awarded within the three (3) year period.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The proposed action has been reviewed in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and determined to qualify for a Categorical Exclusion (CX). The proposed action is Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 5., Item Page 2, Packet Page 39 №12/25
categorically excluded under the provisions set forth in “Part II Department of Defense, Department of the Army, 32 CFR Part 651 Environmental Analysis of Army Actions; (29 March 2002 Edition) Appendix B to Part 651-Categorical Exclusions” as follows:

II(g)(1) Routine repair and maintenance of buildings, airfields, grounds, equipment, and other facilities. Examples include, but are not limited to: Removal and disposal of asbestos-containing material (for example, roof material and floor tile) or lead-based paint in accordance with applicable regulations; removal of dead, diseased, or damaged trees; and repair of roofs, doors, windows, or fixtures (REC required for removal and disposal of ACM and LBP or work on historic structures).

All screening conditions in 32 CFR 651.29 have been met. No circumstances exist that would require an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement under NEPA.

CEQA applies to discretionary projects. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080, subd. (a).) CEQA does not apply to ministerial projects. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080, subd. (b)(1).) There is a recognized policy consideration underlying the distinction between ministerial and discretionary projects. The purpose of CEQA is to minimize the adverse effects of new construction on the environment. To trigger CEQA compliance, the discretion must be of a certain kind; it must provide the agency with the ability and authority to mitigate environmental damage to some degree. Unless a public agency can shape the project in a way that would respond to concerns raised in an EIR, or its functional equivalent, environmental review would be a meaningless exercise.

Here, the City does not have the power to deny or condition the permit, or otherwise modify the project in ways which would mitigate environmental problems an environmental impact report might conceivably have identified. The City does not have the authority to dictate changes to the Army’s project’s design or location in response to any impacts that an environmental review might reveal, the City’s authority under CEQA is essentially ministerial and therefore no further environmental review is required by the City.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

The City Council could direct staff to advertise for bids for each repair individually; however, this is not recommended. Job order contracts (previously called on-call contracts) have been proven to be an effective tool to perform maintenance and repairs in a timely, efficient manner.

Job order contracts also give the City the capability to perform emergency repairs on short notice. Routine plumbing projects will continue to be bid via the formal and informal bidding process as per the City’s purchasing guidelines.

DISCUSSION:

Overview
Under an IGSA, the City of Monterey provides services to the Department of the U.S. Army, which are fully reimbursed by the Federal government. The City coordinates a variety of projects on the Presidio of Monterey, Ord Military Community, and Defense Human Resources Activity Enterprise Operations Center (DEOC), including this project to troubleshoot and repair plumbing systems.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 5., Item Page 3, Packet Page 40 №12/25
Project
The scope of work for this job order contract includes troubleshooting, replacement, and repair of all components related to plumbing systems, including, but not limited to: sewer line repair and replacement, water line leak repairs, general plumbing fixture repair, hydrojetting, and installation of urinals, toilets, and hot water heaters. The contract will allow for the quickest possible response to emergencies and urgent repairs and will ensure the best possible response by qualified technicians who have experience with our plumbing systems.

The publicly advertised call for bids contained a Bid Schedule whereupon bidders were required to list hourly labor rates for repairs.

The solicitation for bids was advertised via the City’s e-Procurement Portal, OpenGov Procurement, and the City received three (3) bids on September 15, 2026, at which time they were electronically opened, read, and made publicly available. The basis for determining the low bidder is the Grand Total Bid, and Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc., based in San Jose, California, is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with a bid of $3,560.64. The bid from Stephen Ciari Plumbing and Heating, Inc. was deemed non-responsive due to failure to submit a notarized bid bond. The bid from ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc., was unbalanced; an unbalanced bid is one that (a) has unit prices based on nominal prices for some items of work and enhanced unit prices for other items of work, and (b) the amount and manner in which the unit prices are distributed is not reflective of the true cost to perform the work. ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. submitted a bid stating they would charge the City a 1000% markup on General Contract Conditions.

Since this contract is based upon unit prices and not a specific project, an Engineer’s Estimate was not prepared for comparison. However, the bid amount submitted by Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc. is comparable with the previous job order contract prices adjusted for inflation.

The contract shall remain in effect for all written work orders issued by the City during a 12- month period beginning with the effective date of the Notice to Proceed or until the exhaustion of the contract limit, whichever occurs first. With successful performance, this contract may be extended up to two additional 12-month periods with the same annual contract limit. These contracts do not give the contractors exclusive rights to perform all work done for the City.

Certain projects may be performed by City crews or be issued for bid proposals throughout the term of the contract, even if such contracts include this same type of work.

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Attachments: 1. Resolution

2. Evaluation Tabulation
e: Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc.

Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.gov/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 5., Item Page 4, Packet Page 41 RESOLUTION NO. __-___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№011/24
AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 TO SILICON VALLEY MECHANICAL, INC. FOR PLUMBING JOB ORDER CONTRACT FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE AGREEMENT (IGSA) PROJECTS ***IGSA*** WHEREAS, on the 15th day of September 2026, at 2:00 p.m. the City of Monterey Finance Director’s designee received three (3) electronic bids through the City’s e-Procurement Portal, OpenGov Procurement, for the Plumbing Job Order Contract for IGSA Projects (“Project”);
WHEREAS, Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc. submitted the only responsive, responsible bid for the Project;
WHEREAS, Stephen Ciari Plumbing and Heating, Inc. submitted a non-responsive bid and ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. submitted an unbalanced bid; WHEREAS, the basis for the bid was the Grand Total Bid; WHEREAS, Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive, responsible bid in the amount of $3,530.64;
WHEREAS, the proposed action does not appropriate any funding as any maintenance or repair performed under this job order contract will be fully funded through expenditures approved by Council as part of the annual budget process; and, WHEREAS, the proposed action has been reviewed in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and determined to qualify for a Categorical Exclusion (CX).

The proposed action is categorically excluded under the provisions set forth in “Part II Department of Defense, Department of the Army, 32 CFR Part 651 Environmental Analysis of Army Actions; (29 March 2002 Edition) Appendix B to Part 651-Categorical Exclusions” as follows:

All screening conditions in 32 CFR 651.29 have been met. No circumstances exist that would require an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement under NEPA.

CEQA applies to discretionary projects. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080, subd. (a).) CEQA does not apply to ministerial projects. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080, subd. (b)(1).) There is a recognized policy consideration underlying the distinction between ministerial and discretionary projects. The purpose of CEQA is to minimize the adverse effects of new construction on the environment. To trigger CEQA compliance, the discretion must be of a Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 5., Item Page 5, Packet Page 42 certain kind; it must provide the agency with the ability and authority to mitigate environmental damage to some degree. Unless a public agency can shape the project in a way that would respond to concerns raised in an EIR, or its functional equivalent, environmental review would be a meaningless exercise.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby:

1. Approves the specifications for the Plumbing Job Order Contract for IGSA Projects (“Project”), and granting the Public Works Director, or their designee, the authority to approve all amendments and addenda thereto as necessitated by conditions in the field;

2. Rejects all non-responsive and unbalanced bids;

3. Accepts all responsive, responsible bids;

4. Awards a Job Order Contract for the Grand Total Bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc., with a term of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms, and with a not to exceed annual funding limit of $1,000,000; and,

5. Authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the contract upon the receipt of the information required by the Project plans and specifications.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 5., Item Page 6, Packet Page 43 City of Monterey
Public Works
Andrea Renny, Public Works Director
580 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940

EVALUATION TABULATION
GEN No. TBD

PLUMBING JOB ORDER CONTRACT FOR IGSA PROJECTS
RESPONSE DEADLINE: September 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Report Generated: Monday, September 21, 2026

SELECTED VENDOR TOTALS
Vendor Total
Silicon Valley Mechanical $3,530.64

BID SCHEDULE A
Vendor Total
Silicon Valley Mechanical $530.64

BID SCHEDULE B
Vendor Total
Silicon Valley Mechanical $3,000.00
ATTACHMENT 2
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 5., Item Page 7, Packet Page 44 Council
Agenda Report
№12/25
FROM: Andrea Renny, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Jason Bradley, General Services Operations Manager SUBJECT: Award a Contract in the Amount of $1,000,000 to Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc. for Plumbing Job Order Contract for City Projects (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt the attached resolution:

1. Approving the specifications for the Plumbing
Job Order Contract for City Projects (“Project”),
and granting the Public Works Director, or their
designee, the authority to approve all
amendments and addenda thereto as
necessitated by conditions in the field;

2. Rejecting all non-responsive and unbalanced
bids;

3. Accepting all responsive, responsible bids;

4. Awarding a Job Order Contract for the Grand
Total Bid to the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder, Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc., with a
term of one year with the option to renew for two
additional one-year terms, and with a not to
exceed annual funding limit of $1,000,000; and,

5. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee,
to execute the contract upon the receipt of the
information required by the Project plans and
specifications.

VALUE DRIVERS:

Agenda Report Highlights
• Staff recommends awarding a oneyear, $1,000,000 Plumbing Job Order Contract to Silicon Valley
Mechanical, Inc. for City projects as
detailed in document.
• This agreement would cover the
troubleshooting, replacement, and
repair of all municipal plumbing
system components including sewer
lines and hot water heaters.
• Advertising bids for individual
repairs is not recommended
because job order contracts provide
the necessary flexibility to perform
emergency work on short notice.
• Three other bids were rejected
because two failed to submit
notarized bid bonds and one
submitted an unbalanced bid.
• Approval would ensure that qualified
technicians rapidly resolve urgent
plumbing issues to maintain safe
and functional facilities for the
community.

Date: 10/20/2026
Item No.: 6.

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POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

This project is consistent with the City Council’s Value Drivers and Strategic Priorities of Quality of Life – “Prepare for emergencies and community resiliency” and Fiscal Stewardship – “Carefully manage City revenues and expenditures which support the delivery of City services.” This action is also consistent with the City’s policy to approve Public Work contracts exceeding $150,000.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

On September 15, 2026, four (4) bids were received, and opened by the Finance Director’s designee as follows:

Bidder Grand Total Bid
Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc. $3,530.64
Stephen Ciari Plumbing and Heating, Inc. Non-responsive Air Systems Service and Construction Non-responsive
ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. Unbalanced
The bids from Stephen Ciari Plumbing and Heating, Inc. and Air Systems Service and Construction were deemed non-responsive due to failure to submit a notarized bid bond. The bid from ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc., was unbalanced; an unbalanced bid is one that (a) has unit prices based on nominal prices for some items of work and enhanced unit prices for other items of work, and (b) the amount and manner in which the unit prices are distributed is not reflective of the true cost to perform the work. ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. submitted a bid stating they would charge a 1000% markup for General Contract Conditions.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The City of Monterey Planning Office determined the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines [Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 (c)] because the project consists of fire sprinkler systems inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair at City facilities. Furthermore, the project does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions found at CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.

Exception a - Location. Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 are qualified by consideration of where the Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 6., Item Page 2, Packet Page 46 №12/25
project is to be located -a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may in a particularly sensitive environment be significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply in all instances, except where the project may have an impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies. Exception a - Location - does not apply to projects which are exempt under Class 1.

Exception c - Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. No unusual circumstances are anticipated due to the project involving inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems at existing facilities.

Exception f- Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The project would not impact historic resources as the project only involves fire sprinkler systems inspection, testing, maintenance, and necessary repairs within existing City facilities. The project is located in a sensitive archeological area as shown on the General Plan Environmental Impact Report; however, the project would not involve digging. Therefore, there would be no impacts to historical resources.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

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DISCUSSION:

The scope of work for this job order contract includes troubleshooting, replacement, and repair of all components related to plumbing systems, including, but not limited to: sewer line repair and replacement, water line leak repairs, general plumbing fixture repair, hydrojetting, and installation of urinals, toilets, and hot water heaters. The contract will allow for the quickest possible response to emergencies and urgent repairs and will ensure the best possible response by qualified technicians who have experience with our plumbing systems.

The publicly advertised call for bids contained a Bid Schedule whereupon bidders were required to list hourly labor rates for repairs.

The solicitation for bids was advertised via the City’s e-Procurement Portal, OpenGov Procurement, and the City received four (4) bids on September 15, 2026, at which time they were electronically opened, read, and made publicly available. The basis for determining the low bidder is the Grand Total Bid, and Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc., based in San Jose, California, is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with a bid of $3,530.64. The bids from Stephen Ciari Plumbing and Heating, Inc. and Air Systems Service and Construction were deemed nonresponsive due to failure to submit a notarized bid bond. The bid from ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc., was unbalanced; an unbalanced bid is one that (a) has unit prices based on nominal prices for some items of work and enhanced unit prices for other items of work, and (b) the amount and manner in which the unit prices are distributed is not reflective of the true cost to perform the work. ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. submitted a bid stating they would charge the City a 1000% markup on General Contract Conditions.

Certain projects may be performed by City crews or be issued for bid proposals throughout the term of the contract, even if such contracts include this same type of work.

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Attachments: 1. Resolution

2. Evaluation Tabulation
e: Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc.

Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.gov/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 6., Item Page 4, Packet Page 48 RESOLUTION NO. __-___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№011/24
AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 TO SILICON VALLEY MECHANICAL, INC. FOR PLUMBING JOB ORDER CONTRACT FOR CITY PROJECTS (EXEMPT FROM CEQA, ARTICLE 19, SECTION 15301, CLASS 1)
WHEREAS, on the 15th day of September 2026, at 2:00 p.m. the City of Monterey Finance Director’s designee received four (4) electronic bids through the City’s e-Procurement Portal, OpenGov Procurement, for the Plumbing Job Order Contract for City Projects (“Project”); WHEREAS, Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc. submitted the only responsive, responsible bid for the Project;
WHEREAS, Stephen Ciari Plumbing and Heating, Inc. and Air Systems Service and Construction submitted non-responsive bids and ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. submitted an unbalanced bid;
WHEREAS, the basis for the bid was the Grand Total Bid; and WHEREAS, Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive, responsible bid in the amount of $3,530.64;
WHEREAS, the proposed action does not appropriate any funding as any maintenance or repair performed under this job order contract will be fully funded through expenditures approved by Council as part of the annual budget process; and, WHEREAS, the City of Monterey Planning Office determined the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines [Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 (c)] because the project consists of fire sprinkler systems inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair at City facilities. Furthermore, the project does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions found at CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.

Exception b - Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant. There would be no cumulative impact because the project involves maintenance of Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 6., Item Page 5, Packet Page 49 existing City facilities.

Exception c - Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. No unusual circumstances are anticipated due to the project involving inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems at existing facilities.

Exception f- Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The project would not impact historic resources as the project only involves fire sprinkler systems inspection, testing, maintenance, and necessary repairs within existing City facilities. The project is located in a sensitive archeological area as shown on the General Plan Environmental Impact Report; however, the project would not involve digging. Therefore, there would be no impacts to historical resources;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby:

1. Approves the specifications for the Plumbing Job Order Contract for City Projects (“Project”), and granting the Public Works Director, or their designee, the authority to approve all amendments and addenda thereto as necessitated by conditions in the field;

2. Rejects all non-responsive and unbalanced bids;

3. Accepts all responsive, responsible bids;

5. Authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the contract upon the receipt of the information required by the Project plans and specifications.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 6., Item Page 7, Packet Page 51 City of Monterey
Public Works
Andrea Renny, Public Works Director
580 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940

EVALUATION TABULATION
GEN No. TBD

PLUMBING JOB ORDER CONTRACT FOR CITY PROJECTS
RESPONSE DEADLINE: September 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Report Generated: Monday, September 21, 2026

SELECTED VENDOR TOTALS
Vendor Total
Silicon Valley Mechanical $3,530.64

BID SCHEDULE A
Vendor Total
Silicon Valley Mechanical $530.64

BID SCHEDULE B
Vendor Total
Silicon Valley Mechanical $3,000.00
ATTACHMENT 2
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Agenda Report
№12/25
FROM: Andrea Renny, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Cristie Steffy, Parking Superintendent
SUBJECT: Award a Contract to MacKay Meters, Inc., in the Amount of $273,979.69 for Smart Parking Meters and Related Services (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt a resolution:

1. Awarding a contract to MacKay Meters, Inc. in
the amount of $273,979.69 for the purchase of
smart parking meters and related services; and,

2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the
agreement.

VALUE DRIVERS:

Provide and deploy effective parking facilities, programs, and enforcement tools that support resident, business,
and visitor access to various business districts and
neighborhoods.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

This action is consistent with Council policy to approve all contracts for contractual services exceeding $75,000.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE
ACT) APPLIES: Yes.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

The total cost of the purchase of smart parking meters
and related services from MacKay Meters, Inc. is
$273,979.69.

Agenda Report Highlights
• Staff recommends awarding a
$273,979.69 contract to MacKay
Meters, Inc. for smart parking
meters and related services funded
entirely by the Parking Enterprise
Fund.
• The emergency replacement is
required because former vendor
POM abruptly ceased operations,
disabling credit card transactions
and automated reporting across
Cannery Row.
• MacKay Meters is the sole identified
provider supplying dual-space
configurations compatible with
Monterey’s existing pole
infrastructure.
• Pursuing alternative technologies is
not recommended because
redesigning street infrastructure
would prolong prolonged service
disruptions and manual audits.
• Restoring functional modern meters
would ensure equitable turnover for
local businesses while reestablishing reliable, convenient credit card payment options for
visitors.

Date: 10/20/2026
Item No.: 7.

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Funding for this purchase will come from Parking Fund Capital Improvement Project (CIP) account CIP2002, which had a balance of $279,789.36 as of August 2026. Sufficient funding is available for this purchase. The Parking Fund is an Enterprise Fund, and no General Fund monies are required for this purchase. The purchase is being made pursuant to the sole source exception to competitive bidding requirements under Monterey City Code Section 28-14(d).

Finance approved the City's sole source justification on September 29, 2026 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The City of Monterey determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)(CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 (“CEQA Guidelines), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

Council could direct staff to pursue an alternative meter configuration or replacement technology. This alternative is not recommended because the City has identified a viable replacement that meets its operational requirements and utilizes existing infrastructure.

Pursuing an alternative would require changes to existing infrastructure, delaying replacement of the existing meter system that is currently unsupported.

DISCUSSION:

The City of Monterey provides on-street paid parking in the Cannery Row area to help manage limited parking availability and provide access for residents, businesses, and visitors. The parking meters support turnover of on-street spaces in this high-demand area, helping make parking available to more people visiting and doing business in the district.

The City's current parking meter vendor, POM, has ceased operations effective October 1, 2026 and is no longer able to provide the City's required meter support and services. As a result, the City needs to replace its existing smart parking meter equipment and associated technology.

The City evaluated available smart parking meter vendors and determined that MacKay Meters, Inc. is the only identified vendor able to provide the required dual-space meter configuration that integrates with the City's existing meter poles. The dual-space meter configuration allows the City to maintain its existing parking layout while reducing the number of meter units required, as each dual-space meter can serve two adjoining parking spaces. MacKay Meters also offers integration with current parking technologies, including mobile payment and enforcement technologies. Based on these requirements, Finance Administration reviewed and approved the sole source justification.

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With POM's operations ending, the City's existing meter management system is no longer connected to the meters. This has disabled credit card payment functionality at all on-street meters and eliminated online access to meter data and management functions used for audits, reporting, and revenue tracking. Following Council approval and order placement, the Mackay Meters expected to take approximately eight weeks to arrive and be implemented.

During this transition, customers will be unable to use credit cards or the POMPay feature at all on-street meters, however customers would have the option to pay by coin or through ParkMobile. Without access to the online meter management system, the City will not have access to reporting functions such as collections, revenue, audit, and equipment issue reports.

As a result, reporting and revenue tracking will need to be performed manually until the replacement system is implemented.

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Attachments: 1. Resolution
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.gov/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 7., Item Page 3, Packet Page 55 RESOLUTION NO. __-___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№011/24
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MACKAY METERS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $273,979.69

FOR SMART PARKING METERS AND RELATED SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Monterey provides on-street paid parking in the Cannery Row area to help manage limited parking availability and provide access for residents, businesses, and visitors;
WHEREAS, the City's current parking meter vendor, POM, has ceased operations effective October 1, 2026 and is no longer able to provide the City's required meter support and services;
WHEREAS, Finance Administration reviewed and approved the sole source justification pursuant to Monterey City Code Section 28-14(d);
WHEREAS, the total cost of the purchase of smart parking meters and related services from MacKay Meters, Inc. is $273,979.69;
WHEREAS, sufficient funding is available for this authorization in Parking Fund Capital Improvement Project (CIP) account CIP2002; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Monterey determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)(CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 (“CEQA Guidelines), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby:

1. Awards a contract to MacKay Meters, Inc. in the amount of $273,979.69 for the purchase of smart parking meters and related services; and,

2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 7., Item Page 4, Packet Page 56 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 7., Item Page 5, Packet Page 57 Council
Agenda Report
№12/25
FROM: Nicole Banks, Parks and Recreation Director
Prepared By: Mark Ackermann, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Donation of a “Peace Pole” from the Rotary Club of Monterey Bay Passport (Rotary), Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Public Art Donation Agreement with Rotary, and Approving Its Installation at Sister City Park (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the
donation of a “Peace Pole” from the Rotary Club of Monterey Bay Passport (Rotary), authorizing the City Manager to
execute a public art donation agreement with the Rotary.

VALUE DRIVERS:

In collaboration with our community partners, work to improve the quality of life of all of our community members by
fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion; championing equitable access to affordable housing; and maintaining a safe environment.

Foster a local government that is transparent and
collaborative; and solicits, welcomes and appreciates input from all.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

City Council approval by resolution is required to accept the donated Peace Pole and to approve its installation on City property. On October 14, 2026, the Parks and Recreation Commission, which oversees structures within City parks and verifies conformance with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, approved the installation of the Peace Pole at Sister City Park.

A permanent monument that a city accepts, owns, and
controls on public property is the city’s own expressive conduct. It is not a forum for private speech. By formally adopting the Peace Pole and its message, “May Peace
Prevail on Earth,” as City speech, the City confirms that it has approved, owns, and controls the monument’s design,
inscription, and location, and keeps the right to remove or relocate it. Accepting this donation does not create a public Agenda Report Highlights
• Council action would accept and
authorize installation of a Rotarydonated Peace Pole at Sister City Park. The eight-foot pole will display
“May Peace Prevail on Earth” in
eight languages and braille,
reinforcing the park’s international
friendship theme.
• The Parks and Recreation
Commission approved the
installation on October 14, 2026,
after staff selected a location
designed to avoid impacts on
amenities, landscaping,
maintenance, and pedestrian
circulation.
• Rotary will fund the approximately
$440 pole and the estimated $500
installation, while the City will
provide routine maintenance and
retain authority to remove or
relocate it.
• The installation is intended as a
modest, passive community amenity
that supports peace, unity, goodwill,
and public reflection without
disrupting park use.

Date: 10/20/2026
Item No.: 8.

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forum, and it does not obligate the City to accept other monuments, displays, or messages on City property.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

The Rotary Club of Monterey Bay Passport will purchase the Peace Pole (approximately $440, including shipping) and will pay the City $500 for installation, which covers Parks Division staff installing the pole, providing the 4x4 support post, and placing ground cover around the base.

Following installation, the City will maintain the Peace Pole and the surrounding area as part of routine park maintenance within the existing Parks Division budget. Rotary will be responsible for the cost of replacing the Peace Pole if it is damaged beyond repair. No additional appropriation is requested.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The City of Monterey Planning Office determined the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3) because the project proposes a minor alteration (addition of small statues) to an existing developed site.

Furthermore, the project does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions found at CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.

Exception b - Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant. No cumulative impacts are anticipated due to the project’s limited scope and distinct location.

Exception c - Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. No significant effects are anticipated due to the project’s limited scope and distinct location.

Exception d - Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The site is not visible from or located adjacent to a scenic highway; therefore, impacts to scenic highways would not occur.

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Exception f - Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The subject site does not contain historic resources. The site is located in a high sensitivity archaeological area. The project would not require any significant excavation. In the event that cultural or archaeological resources are found, the City’s typical archeological procedures will be followed.

Therefore, impacts to historical resources would not occur.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

The City Council could choose not to adopt the resolution or could direct staff to pursue an alternate location. This is not recommended, as staff evaluated several locations and Sister City Park is an appropriate location for this item.

DISCUSSION:

The City has received a request from the Rotary Club of Monterey Bay Passport to install a “Peace Pole” at Sister City Park as a community amenity intended to promote peace, unity, and goodwill. Peace Poles are internationally recognized monuments that display the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in multiple languages. The proposed installation would provide a small, passive feature within the park that encourages reflection and reinforces the park as a welcoming space for residents and visitors.

Sister City Park provides a particularly appropriate setting for a Peace Pole due to the park’s connection to Monterey’s sister cities and its role in recognizing international friendship, cultural exchange, and community connections. The addition of a Peace Pole would complement the existing purpose and character of the park by providing a visible symbol of peace and goodwill among communities locally and around the world.

The proposed Peace Pole would be consistent with the City’s broader use of public parks as places for community connection, cultural expression, education, and civic engagement. The installation would be a small, passive amenity and would not interfere with the park’s existing recreational uses, circulation, or public access. Site selection has been coordinated with the Parks and Recreation Department to identify an appropriate location within Sister City Park that minimizes impacts to existing amenities, landscaping, maintenance operations, and pedestrian circulation.

On October 14, 2026, the Parks and Recreation Commission considered the proposed installation and approved the Peace Pole at Sister City Park.

Staff and Rotary agreed to the following:
• Rotary will purchase the Peace Pole, an 8-foot white PVC pole inscribed with “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in eight languages and braille, from the vendor Shoppeace.org. • Parks Division staff will install the pole over a 4x4 wooden post set in a concrete footing, including providing the post and ground cover around the base, for the full cost of actual installation, which is estimated to be $500, and to be paid by the Rotary to the City. • Following installation, the City will maintain the Peace Pole, and retains the right to remove the pole. There is no obligation for the City to display the pole. • Rotary will be responsible for the cost of replacing the Peace Pole if it is damaged beyond repair (e.g., vandalism or accident).

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The proposed installation represents a modest enhancement to Sister City Park at minimal cost to the City. The Peace Pole would complement the park’s existing international and communityoriented character while providing a lasting symbol of peace, friendship, and goodwill.

If the resolution is adopted, Parks staff will proceed with installation following review by the City’s Planning and Building Divisions. The City will apply for a Coastal Development Permit waiver with the California Coastal Commission.

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Attachments: 1. Resolution
e: Rotary Club of Monterey Bay Passport
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.gov/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 8., Item Page 4, Packet Page 61 RESOLUTION NO. __- ___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A “PEACE POLE” FROM THE ROTARY CLUB OF

MONTEREY BAY PASSPORT (ROTARY), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT WITH THE ROTARY, AND APPROVING ITS

INSTALLATION AT SISTER CITY PARK
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Monterey Bay Passport (“Rotary”), a local chapter of Rotary International, has offered to donate to the City of Monterey a “Peace Pole,” an internationally recognized monument displaying the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in multiple languages, for installation at Sister City Park; WHEREAS, Sister City Park recognizes Monterey’s sister city relationships and the values of international friendship, cultural exchange, and community connection, and a Peace Pole would complement the purpose and character of the park; WHEREAS, the proposed Peace Pole is an 8-foot white PVC pole inscribed with “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in eight languages and braille, mounted on a 4x4 wooden post set in a concrete footing;
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2026, the Parks and Recreation Commission, which oversees structures within City parks and verifies conformance with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, approved the installation of the Peace Pole at Sister City Park; WHEREAS, City staff and Rotary have agreed that Rotary will purchase the Peace Pole and pay the City $500 for its installation; the City will install the Peace Pole, including providing the support post and ground cover around its base, and will maintain the Peace Pole and the surrounding park area; Rotary will be responsible for the cost of replacing the Peace Pole if it is damaged beyond repair; and if the Peace Pole is damaged frequently or significantly, the City and Rotary will work together to identify a new location; WHEREAS, a permanent monument that a city accepts, owns, and controls on public property is the city’s own expressive conduct and not a forum for private speech; WHEREAS, the City has reviewed and approved the design, inscription, and location of the Peace Pole, will own the Peace Pole upon its installation, and will retain control over its display, including the right to permanently remove or relocate it; WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt the Peace Pole and its message, “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” as the City’s own message, consistent with the City’s commitment to peace, international friendship, and goodwill; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monterey Planning Office determined the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3) because the project proposes a minor alteration (addition of small statues) to an existing developed site, and the project does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions found at CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 8., Item Page 5, Packet Page 62 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that the above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and adopted as findings of the City Council as if fully set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby:

1. Accepts the donation of the Peace Pole from the Rotary Club of Monterey Bay Passport and approves its installation at Sister City Park, subject to the terms described in this Resolution and in the donation agreement.

2. Declares that the Peace Pole shall become the property of the City upon its installation, and adopts the Peace Pole and its message, “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” as the City’s own government speech.

3. Declares that the City retains sole discretion over the design, inscription, any associated plaque, placement, maintenance, and display of the Peace Pole, including the right to permanently remove or relocate it.

4. Declares that acceptance of this donation does not create a public forum and does not obligate the City to accept or display any other monument, display, or message on City property.

5. Finds the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3), and that none of the exceptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.

6. Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute a donation agreement with the Rotary and to take all actions necessary to carry out this Resolution, including accepting Rotary’s reimbursement to the City for the installation of the Peace Pole (estimated to be $500) and coordinating the installation of the Peace Pole.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 8., Item Page 6, Packet Page 63 Council
Agenda Report
№12/25
FROM: Andrea Renny, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Cody Hennings, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: Set a December 1, 2026 Public Hearing to Consider Vacating a Portion of the Right of Way on Olmsted Road at Garden Road (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt the attached resolution:

1. Setting a public hearing date of December 1, 2026 to consider vacation of a portion of the right of way on
Olmsted Road at Garden Road (Exhibit A);

2. Directing the City Clerk to publish notice of the
hearing for two successive weeks pursuant to
Streets & Highways Code section 8322 with proof of
publication; and,

3. Directing staff to post conspicuous notices of the
proposed vacation along the line of the right of way
pursuant to Streets & Highways Code section 8323.

VALUE DRIVERS:

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

The City of Monterey General Plan Map 5 (Showing
Street Classifications) identifies Olmsted Road as a
Minor Arterial. The proposed vacation is consistent with the City of Monterey General Plan because the subject
portion of the street currently serves as an entryway to the Monterey Regional Airport and will continue to
function as such upon vacation of the right of way.

Agenda Report Highlights
• The City Council would schedule a
public hearing for December 1, 2026
to consider vacating approximately
17,200 square feet of public right of
way on Olmsted Road at Garden
Road.
• The proposed vacation aligns with
the ongoing Monterey Regional
Airport terminal expansion project
and the associated construction of a
new intersection roundabout.
• The designated section of Olmsted
Road currently serves as an airport
entryway and would maintain this
functional capacity following the
proposed right of way vacation.
• Relinquishing this right of way would
benefit the public good by
transferring ongoing and future road
maintenance costs from the City to
the Monterey Peninsula Airport
District while promoting sound fiscal
stewardship and improving traffic
flow to and from the new airport
terminal.

Date: 10/20/2026
Item No.: 9.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 9., Item Page 1, Packet Page 64 On August 11, 2026, pursuant to Streets & Highway Code section 8313 and Government Code section 65402, the Planning Commission considered the location, purpose, and extent of the proposed right of way vacation and determined it conformed with the General Plan.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

If the City is not utilizing a public right of way, it reverts to the adjacent property owners and removes ongoing and future road maintenance costs for the portion that is vacated. No fiscal exchange occurs for vacations.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The City of Monterey Planning Office determined the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5) because the project proposes to vacate a portion of Olmsted Road. This is a minor alteration in land use limitations.

Furthermore, the project does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions found at CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.

Exception a - Location. Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 are qualified by consideration of where the project is to be located -a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may in a particularly sensitive environment be significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply in all instances, except where the project may impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies. The vacation of a portion of the right of way will not impact any environmental resource; Exception b - Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant. The vacation of a portion of the right of way is a limited project scope and will not create cumulative impacts;
Exception c - Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. The vacation of a portion of the right of way will not have a significant effect because it is an ownership change that results in limited physical changes in the environment;
Exception d - Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The project area is not visible from a scenic highway.

Exception e - Hazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. The project area is not located on a hazardous waste site; Exception f - Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 9., Item Page 2, Packet Page 65 vacation of a portion of the right of way will not have an impact on historic resources because it is a change of ownership that results in limited physical changes in the environment.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

The Council could choose not to set a public hearing date, but that is not recommended. A public hearing is required under state law to consider vacating of a portion of the right of way on Olmsted Road at Garden Road. At the public hearing the Council could decide not to vacate the right of way.

DISCUSSION:

The Monterey Regional Airport terminal expansion project is currently in progress, and part of this project is construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Olmsted Road and Garden Road. During the process of permitting and drafting an easement for the new roundabout, an additional agreement was proposed to vacate a portion of Olmsted Road that serves as an entrance to the Monterey Regional Airport.

On June 15, 2026 the City initiated the process to vacate a portion of the public right of way that encompasses approximately 17,200 square-feet of Olmsted Road north of Garden Road. As previously stated, this portion of right of way serves as an entryway to Monterey Regional Airport and will continue to function as such upon vacation of the right of way. The Monterey Peninsula Airport District, as the adjacent property owner, will take responsibility for maintenance of the roadway once the vacation is finalized.

Figure 1: Aerial image depicting the general area of Olmsted Road right of way that is proposed to be vacated.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 9., Item Page 3, Packet Page 66 Figure 2: Roundabout improvement plans with an overlay of the right of way area to be vacated.

The City Council is asked to set a public hearing date of December 1, 2026, to consider the matter, consistent with Streets and Highways Code section 8320. Notice of the public hearing on the proposed right of way vacation must be published for at least two successive weeks prior to the hearing in a newspaper. Also, notices are to be posted along the line of the right of way to be vacated for two successive weeks. At the hearing, the City Council must hear evidence offered by persons interested. If the City Council finds from all the evidence submitted that the portion of the right of way described in the notice of hearing is unnecessary for present or prospective use, the City Council may adopt a resolution vacating that portion of the right of way.

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Attachment: 1. Resolution and Exhibit A
e: Chris Morello, Monterey Peninsula Airport District, Executive Director Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 9., Item Page 4, Packet Page 67 RESOLUTION NO. __-___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№011/24
SETTING A DECEMBER 1, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER VACATING A

PORTION OF THE RIGHT OF WAY ON OLMSTED ROAD AT GARDEN ROAD WHEREAS, the Streets & Highways Code section 8320 states, “The City Council may initiate a proceeding to vacate a street or easement on its own initiative or upon a petition or request of an interested person, at the discretion of the City Council. The City Clerk then sets a hearing by fixing the date, hour and place of the hearing and cause the publishing and posting of the public hearing;”
WHEREAS, at the request of the Monterey Peninsula Airport District, the City of Monterey initiated the process to vacate a portion of the right of way on Olmsted Road at Garden Road; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Monterey Planning Office determined the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5) because the project proposes to vacate a portion of Olmsted Road. This is a minor alteration in land use limitations. Furthermore, the project does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions found at CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 9., Item Page 5, Packet Page 68 Exception e - Hazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. The project area is not located on a hazardous waste site.

Exception f - Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The vacation of a portion of the right of way will not have an impact on historic resources because it is a change of ownership that results in limited physical changes in the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby:

1. Sets a public hearing date of December 1, 2026 to consider vacation of a portion of the right of way on Olmsted Road at Garden Road (Exhibit A);

2. Directs the City Clerk to publish notice of the hearing for two successive weeks pursuant to Streets & Highways Code section 8322 with proof of publication;

3. Directs staff to post conspicuous notices of the proposed vacation along the line of the right of way pursuant to Streets & Highways Code section 8323.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
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Exhibit A
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 9., Item Page 7, Packet Page 70 Council
Agenda Report
№12/25
FROM: Kimberly Cole, AICP, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 84 Fisherman’s Wharf (Concession 18); Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole; Negotiating Parties: Chris Arcoleo; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Payment for Lease Assignment and Lease Amendment (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council appoint agency negotiators for
conference with real property negotiators pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 to discuss and
provide confidential direction for price and terms of
payment for the lease assignment and amendment.

VALUE DRIVERS:

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

City Council approval is required for this type of real estate transaction. Closed session confidential review of real estate matters is allowed.

The Surplus Lands Act does not apply to Tidelands
property.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE
ACT) APPLIES: The Levine Act does not apply to the
appointment of agency negotiators. It does apply to the underlying lease amendment and assignment
negotiations/transaction.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

There are no fiscal implications related to the recommendation to appoint agency negotiators.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The City of Monterey determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the Agenda Report Highlights
• Staff recommends appointing
agency negotiators to confer on
price and payment terms for a lease
assignment and amendment at 84
Fisherman’s Wharf.
• The current tenant proposes
assigning the primary leasehold to
Monterey Bay Whale Watch
Company LLC, managed by Harry
Kaufman.
• The proposed assignee operates
existing marine businesses in the
harbor, providing continuity in
commercial waterfront services.
• Appointing designated negotiators
would safeguard municipal property
revenue and uphold long-term
stewardship of public tidelands
assets.

Date: 10/20/2026
Item No.: 10.

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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 CEQA Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

The City Council could decide not to appoint negotiators or to appoint different negotiators. This is not recommended by staff. It is appropriate that the City Council appoint agency negotiators and authorize a confidential discussion regarding a lease assignment and amendment.

DISCUSSION:

The City of Monterey leases 84 Fisherman’s Wharf (Concession 18) to Chris Arcoleo. Mr.

Arcoleo proposes assigning his primary lease to Monterey Bay Whale Watch Company LLC.

The proposed assignee, Monterey Whale Watch Company LLC, is managed by Harry Kaufman.

Mr. Kaufman currently operates Monterey Boat Haven, a boatyard and marine supply store, at Breakwater Cove Marina and is a current sublessee of the city under a ground lease between the City and Monterey Bay Boatworks Company.

Closed session discussions are allowed and appropriate for confidential direction in real estate matters of this type.

KC
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.gov/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 10., Item Page 2, Packet Page 72 Council
Agenda Report
№12/25
FROM: Kimberly Cole, AICP, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 48 Fisherman’s Wharf (Concession 22-23 and 30); Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole; Negotiating Parties: Chris Arcoleo; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Payment of Lease Assignment and Amendment (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
RECOMMENDATION:

VALUE DRIVERS:

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

City Council approval is required for this type of real estate transaction. Closed session confidential review of real estate matters is allowed.

The Surplus Lands Act does not apply to Tidelands
property.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

There are no fiscal implications related to the recommendation to appoint agency negotiators.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The City of Monterey determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the Agenda Report Highlights
• Staff recommends appointing
agency negotiators to confer on
price and payment terms for a lease
assignment and amendment at 48
Fisherman’s Wharf.
• The current tenant proposes
assigning the primary leasehold to
Monterey Bay Whale Watch
Company LLC, managed by Harry
Kaufman.
• The proposed assignee operates
existing marine businesses in the
harbor, providing continuity in
commercial waterfront services.
• Appointing designated negotiators
would safeguard municipal property
revenue and uphold long-term
stewardship of public tidelands
assets.
•
Date: 10/20/2026
Item No.: 11.

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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 CEQA Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

DISCUSSION:

The City of Monterey leases 48 Fisherman’s Wharf (Concession 22-23 and 30) to Chris Arcoleo.

Mr. Arcoleo proposes assigning his primary lease to Monterey Bay Whale Watch Company LLC. The proposed assignee, Monterey Whale Watch Company LLC, is managed by Harry Kaufman. Mr. Kaufman currently operates Monterey Boat Haven, a boatyard and marine supply store, at Breakwater Cove Marina and is a current sublessee of the city under a ground lease between the City and Monterey Bay Boatworks Company.

Closed session discussions are allowed and appropriate for confidential direction in real estate matters of this type.

KC
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.gov/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 11., Item Page 2, Packet Page 74 Council
Agenda Report
№12/25
FROM: Andrea Renny, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Marissa Garcia, Engineering Assistant
SUBJECT: Amend Resolution 26-092 to include the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Project, Accept Grant Funds from Transportation Agency for Monterey County, Authorize an Increase of FY27 Grant Revenue and Appropriation of Regional Surface Transportation Funds in the Amount of $2,862,000, and Transfer Funds to the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Project ***CIP/NCIP*** (Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2021120592)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt the attached resolution:

1. Amending Resolution 26-092 to include a new
project, the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap
Project in the Capital Improvement Program
(“CIP”), as shown in Exhibit A, Five-Year Capital
Improvement Plan;

2. Accepting grant funds from the Transportation
Agency for Monterey County (TAMC),

3. Authorizing an increase in FY27 Grant Revenue
and appropriating Regional Surface
Transportation Funds to Capital Improvement
Fund, North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap
Project, in the Amount of $2,862,000, and,

4. Authorizing the Finance Director, or their
designee, to make the necessary budget
transfers, $209,442.61 from CIP2320 and
$610,000 from 35c1851 to the Capital Projects
Fund, North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap
Project.

VALUE DRIVERS:

Expand opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to bike and walk safely through active transportation,
accessibility, and safety initiatives.

Serve as stewards of the City’s financial resources through sound economic vitality efforts, streamlining operations, reasonable revenue enhancements, visionary long-term planning, fiscal Agenda Report Highlights
• Staff recommends amending
Resolution 26-092 to add the North
Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap
Project to the Capital Improvement
Program, accept $2,862,000 in
regional grant funding, and
authorize required budget transfers.
• The project would construct a
dedicated Class I multi-use path
between Casanova Avenue and
Canyon Del Rey.
• Completing this missing segment
would establish a continuous
multimodal link between local
bikeways and the regional Fort Ord
Trail and Greenway network.
• Approving this action would
enhance non-motorized traveler
safety and fulfill a longstanding
neighborhood infrastructure priority
by maximizing external regional
grant dollars.

Date: 10/20/2026
Item No.: 12.

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transparency, and community partnerships.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

This action is consistent with the City Council’s Value Drivers and Strategic Priorities of Quality of Life and consistent with the “Move Monterey” Multimodal Plan for the City of Monterey, adopted by City Council on May 2021. This project is consistent with the Safe Routes to School and Vision Zero sections of the Multimodal Plan. This project is also consistent with the City’s Local Road Safety Plan adopted by City Council in July 2025.

This action is also consistent with Council policy to approve budget amendments.

As of the writing of this Agenda Report, the Project will go before the Planning Commission (October 13th, 2026) to determine consistency with the General Plan and the Multimodal Plan.

The Project was included in the Appendix of the Multimodal Plan.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

The City has been awarded a grant by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County in the amount of $2,862,000.00 to support the construction of the North Fremont Sidewalk Gap Project. Additional matching funds are necessary for the implementation of the Project. Funds from 2026 RSTP Fairshare and Measure X will be transferred to the new CIP Project.

Project Cost Estimate:

Remaining Design and Permitting Cost $ 100,000.00
Construction Cost Estimate $2,887,450.00
Contingencies (15%) $ 433,120.00
Construction Management (Consultant) $ 407,640.00
Staff Support $ 200,000.00
Total $3,928,210.00
Appropriations and Budget Transfer Requests:

RSTP Competitive Grant Funds $2,862,000.00
CIP2320 Del Monte/Washington Intersection Imp. Project
(2026 RSTP Fairshare portion)
$ 209,442.61
35c1851Identified Safety Projects (Measure X) $ 610,000.00 Total $3,681,442.61
Sufficient funding is available in these project accounts to transfer to the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Project to fully fund the estimated project costs.

Available Matching Funds Sources:

NCP2513 North Fremont Gap Matching Funds $ 250,000.00
Total $ 250,000.00
Due to the funding source type, the NCIP funds will remain separate from the CIP account and funding type will not be co-mingled.

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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

On March 7, 2023, the City Council approved a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Closure Project (Resolution No. 23-026 C.S.;SCH# 2021120592).

Per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted according to CEQA Section 15072 and a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) were circulated for public review for the required 30-day public review period, from December 22, 2022 to January 23, 2023 (CEQA Section 15073), during which time all related documents were made available at the Monterey City Hall Planning Office by appointment and on the City’s website. The IS/MND identifies that the project could result in potentially significant environmental impacts associated with biological resources, noise, cultural resources, tribal cultural resources, and mandatory findings of significance; and mitigation measures have been required that will reduce the potential impacts to a less than significant level.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

Council could choose not to accept the Regional Surface Transportation Program Grant to fund the construction of the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap. However, this is not recommended as this project is a highly desired project to fix a gap in the pedestrians and bicycle network.

The RSTP grant is the sixth grant that the City has applied for the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Project. If the grant funding is not accepted it is highly probable that the City will not receive another grant to be able to construct the Project.

DISCUSSION:

This project has been a longstanding staff and community priority. The City first funded design work in 2017, and the project has continued to receive neighborhood support as well as support from the North Fremont Business District. Staff has pursued outside funding for the project repeatedly over the past six years. The successful 2026 RSTP application represents the City’s staff efforts and commitment to funding this project.

The existing gap is not simply an incomplete sidewalk. People currently walk and bike in the travel lane due to the absence of a continuous facility. The proposed Class I facility will provide a dedicated space for both pedestrians and bicyclists and close an important missing connection between North Fremont Street and the developing regional bicycle and pedestrian network created by Fort Ord Trail and Greenway (FORTAG).

As final design proceeds, staff will undertake targeted outreach with residents, the North Fremont Business District, bicycle and pedestrian stakeholders, accessibility interests, and the City of Seaside. Outreach will focus on remaining design details as well as advance planning for access, traffic control, business impacts and community notification during construction.

Prior Council Action
The City Council approved funding in the amount of $300,000 to design and prepare the environmental document for the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap project on June 20, 2017, as part of the 2017/18 Neighborhood Improvement Program. The Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) committee rescoped the project on April 4, 2019. On May 7, 2019, the City Council approved Resolution 19-057 for NCIP project number 37n1950 for the North Fremont Bike and Pedestrian Improvement from Casanova to Canyon Del Rey (North Side) (CW-7) Project. As such, the project was added to the City’s work program, where Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 12., Item Page 3, Packet Page 77 №12/25
it became a Public Works and Engineering project and the Community Development Department initiated environmental review. After receiving community and Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) feedback, the design and environmental efforts were further supplemented with $81,334.70 of Measure X (TAMC’s 2016 Transportation Safety and Investment Plan ballot measure) funds to revise the project scope, which included widening the bridge and modifying the foundation of the proposed structure.

In March 7, 2023, City Council adopted the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Closure Project Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

Project History
There is currently a gap in the existing sidewalk along the north side of North Fremont Street, between Casanova Avenue and Canyon Del Rey Boulevard (SR-218), in the City of Seaside.

The gap prevents continuous pedestrian movement in this location, where pedestrians must either cross North Fremont Street to use the sidewalk, use the travel lane, or negotiate an uneven dirt path beyond a metal guardrail. The purpose of the Project is to connect/complete the sidewalk and improve safety by providing a Class I multi-use trail for pedestrian and cyclist connectivity along the north side of North Fremont Street. The project will span City limits and will be in both the City of Monterey and the City of Seaside.

The gap closure project was previously included as part of the North Fremont Bicycle and Pedestrian Access and Safety Improvements project, Federal Aid Project No. ATPL-5086 (034), which included improvements on North Fremont Street between Casa Verde Way and Canyon Del Rey Boulevard. The previous project included the design of a retaining wall across a small intermittent creek adjacent to the westbound lanes of North Fremont Street. The original wall design was proposed to be a cantilevered retaining wall founded on cast-in-drilled-hole piles and located very close to – and possibly encroaching into - an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA).

The segment between Casanova Avenue and Canyon Del Rey Boulevard was bid as an additive alternate, when the bids came in too high for the alternate, the City did not have sufficient funding to cover the high bids and was not able to fund the entirety of the project. Also, The City did not have the necessary time to redesign or rebid within the terms of the grant which would have resulted in forfeiting $6.48 million of the Active Transportation Grant funds for the North Fremont Bike and Pedestrian Access and Safety Improvement Project. If the grant had been forfeited, none of the critical infrastructure improvement such as the safety street lighting, stormwater, ADA accessibility, fiber optic installation, or failing traffic signal infrastructure would have been improved.

As a separate project, the City studied the feasibility and comparative merits of the original retaining wall design and an alternative design using a pre-fabricated truss span. After reviewing both options and assessing cost and environmental issues, the City chose to pursue the truss span design for this proposed project.

Regional Surface Transportation Program Grant
The Regional Surface Transportation Program was established by the State of California to utilize federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBGP) funds for a wide variety of transportation projects. The State allows the Transportation Agency to exchange these federal funds for state funds to maximize the ability of local public works departments to use the funds on a wide variety of projects including bicycle and pedestrian projects, local roads, and transit.

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The City applied for the Competitive Grant Application in June 2026 and was awarded $2,862,000 by the TAMC Board of Supervisors on August 26,2026 in Item 3.4.4 of the TAMC Consent Agenda. Prior to the 2026 RSTP Grant Cycle, City Staff submitted five (5) grant applications for the Project, including two applications to the Safe Streets and Roads for All Program (SS4A), a Clean California Local Grant Program, a joint application with TAMC for the Prop 68 Grant Program, and a joint application with TAMC for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant. At the time of this report, the second application of the SS4A Program is still pending; the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) who administers the program has not announced the results of the FY26 applications.

Regional Connections
The North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Project moves the City of Monterey and the greater Monterey Peninsula toward a more connected bicycle and pedestrian network. The Gap Project will link the Fort Ord Trail and Greenway (FORTAG) with the North Fremont Street Median Bike Lanes, “bridging the gap” to pedestrian and bike connectivity on North Fremont Street.

FORTAG has proposed an approximately 28-mile continuous 12-ft wide paved bicycle and pedestrian path connecting communities, education, employment, community, and recreation centers in and around former Fort Ord. When completed, FORTAG will connect Seaside, Marina, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey and unincorporated community residents to California State University Monterey Bay, the Fort Ord National Monument and the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail.

Next Steps
Following approval, staff will begin finalizing the project design. Staff will hold community meetings to solicit resident feedback on the remaining details of the project. Staff will coordinate with the City of Seaside staff to verify requirements for the elements of the project that are within Seaside city limits. Staff will also begin discussions with the City of Seaside for maintenance of the project following construction and will likely return to Council with a Memorandum of Understanding at a later date. Staff expects to complete final design by the end of the 2027 and plans to go to construction in mid-2028. Staff plans to hire a construction management firm to assist in the community notifications and outreach for construction related impacts. More project updates will be shared with the community as the project gets closer to construction and the schedule comes into better perspective.

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Attachments: 1. Resolution

2. Exhibit A

3. Active Project List

4. Exhibit A of the TAMC Master Funding Agreement
e: Janneke Stause, Transportation Agency for Monterey County Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.gov/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 12., Item Page 5, Packet Page 79 RESOLUTION NO. __-___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№011/24
AMENDING RESOLUTION 26-092 TO INCLUDE THE NORTH FREMONT STREET

SIDEWALK GAP PROJECT, ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY, AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE OF FY27 GRANT

REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION OF REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,862,000 AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS TO THE NORTH FREMONT SIDEWALK GAP PROJECT ***CIP/NCIP***
WHEREAS, the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Closure Project will connect/complete the sidewalk and provide safety improvements to the pathway for pedestrian and cyclist connectivity along the north side of North Fremont Street with a Class I multi-use trail;
WHEREAS; the Regional Surface Transportation Program was established by the State of California to utilize federal Surface Transportation Program funds for a wide variety of transportation projects;
WHEREAS, the State allows the Transportation Agency to exchange these federal funds for state funds to maximize the ability of local public works departments to use the funds on a wide variety of transportation projects;
WHEREAS, this action adds this project to the Capital Improvement Program; WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in CIP2320, NCP2513 and 35C1851; and, WHEREAS, On March 7, 2023, the City Council approved a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Closure Project (Resolution No. 23-026 C.S.;SCH# 2021120592). Per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted according to CEQA Section 15072 and a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) were circulated for public review for the required 30-day public review period, from December 22, 2022 to January 23, 2023 (CEQA Section 15073), during which time all related documents were made available at the Monterey City Hall Planning Office by appointment and on the City’s website. The IS/MND identifies that the project could result in potentially significant environmental impacts associated with biological resources, noise, cultural resources, tribal cultural resources, and mandatory findings of significance; and mitigation measures have been required that will reduce the potential impacts to a less than significant level;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby:

Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 12., Item Page 6, Packet Page 80

1. Amends Resolution 26-092 to include a new project, the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Project in the Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”), as shown in Exhibit A, Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan;

2. Authorizes the Finance Director to increase FY27 Grant revenue and appropriate $2,862,000 to the Capital Projects Fund, North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Project. This appropriation is fully funded by grant revenue, and,

3. Authorizes the Finance Director, or their designee, to make the Necessary Budget Transfers of $209,442.61 from CIP2320, $610,000.00 from 35c1851 to the Capital Projects Fund, North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 12., Item Page 7, Packet Page 81 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan EXHIBIT A
Funding Appropriations FY 26/27 Description Project
Number
Project Name

GENERAL FUND
Wharf I Repairs & Upgrades $0
Project will address repairs to Wharf I, to include, but not limited to: on-going decking and asphalt repairs, substructures, pilings. Wharf I requires $5 million every 3 to 5 years in critical repairs and immediate maintenance. CIP2501 WHARF 1 REPAIRS & UPGRADES
Wharf II Repairs $0 Project will address repairs to Wharf II, to include, but not limited to: decking and asphalt repairs, substructures, pilings. Wharf II requires $5-6 million every 3 to 5 years in critical repairs and maintenance. Strengthening the wharf will require $50-100 million. Replacement of the wharf will required $150 million. CIP2415 WHARF II REPAIRS City Facilities ADA Upgrades $0
Implement ADA upgrades based on, but not limited to, 2024 ADA Transition Plan CIP2503 CITY FACILITIES ADA UPGRADES City Parks ADA Upgrades $0
Implement ADA upgrades based on, but not limited to, 2024 ADA Transition Plan NEW Citywide Pavement Repair $0 Funding for pavement repairs (Due to sunset of Measure S in 2027), Goal is $5M to $6M per year, supplements Gas Tax and SB1 as well. NEW
Sidewalk Repair Program $0 Funding for sidewalk and curb ramp repairs that are the City's responsibility (Due to sunset of Measure S in 2027) NEW
City Facilities Repairs and Upgrades $0
Funding to address maintenance and repairs at City Facilities, to include but not limited to: City Offices, Recreation Centers, Police Stations, and Restrooms. Public Works Staff will present a scope for each Fiscal Year. 36c1803

CITY FACILITIES REPAIRS &

UPGRADES
Storm Drain Utility Repair Program $0 Funding for storm drain repairs (Due to sunset of Measure S in 2027) CIP2312

SD UTILITY-REPAIR &

MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Total General Fund: $0
GAS TAX (Highway User Tax-HUTA)
Franklin Street at Calle Principal and Alvarado Street ADA Improvements $856,303
ADA upgrades at the intersections of Franklin at Calle Principal and Alvarado Street, including installation of curb bulb-outs, retrofitting curb ramps, traffic signal modifications. Project is funded out of Gas Tax, SB-1 and Measure S. Total project estimated cost is $5.2M. CIP2701

FRANKLIN AT CALLE P &

ALVARADO ADA
Total Gas Tax Fund: $856,303
ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHAB (SB1)
Franklin Street at Calle Principal and Alvarado Street ADA Improvements $1,058,123
ADA upgrades at the intersections of Franklin at Calle Principal and Alvarado Street, including installation of curb bulb-outs, retrofitting curb ramps, traffic signal modifications. Project is funded out of Gas Tax, SB-1 and Measure S. Total project estimated cost is $5.2M. CIP2701

FRANKLIN AT CALLE P &

ALVARADO ADA
Total Road Maintenance and Rehab (SB1) Fund: $1,058,123

TIDELAND FUND
Programmatic Wharf Inspections $350,000
Pier pile/timber inspections on Wharves 1 & 2. This is ongoing. CIP2605

PROGROMMATIC WHARF

INSPECTIONS
Wharf I Fire Suppression System Upgrades $4,000,000 Replacement of the under-wharf sprinkler fire system on Wharf 1. This includes mains and laterals. This is a critical and urgent project. CIP2502
WHARF 1 FIRE SUPPRESSION

SYSTEM UPGRADES
Total Tideland Fund: $4,350,000

SEWER FUND
Sewer Repair & Rehab $900,000 This project will provide the ability to respond to unforeseen sewer failures during the course of the budget period and for minor cost overruns and contingencies. 33c1750 CW-SEWER REPAIR & REHAB Total Sewer Fund: $900,000
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 12., Item Page 8, Packet Page 82 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan EXHIBIT A
Funding Allocations FY 26/27 Description Project
Number
Project Name

PARKING FUND
Parking ADA Upgrades $150,000 Implement ADA upgrades based on Draft 2024 ADA Transition Plan CIP2507 PARKING ADA UPGRADES Parking Lot Maintenance $100,000
Provide maintenance at City owned Parking Lots CIP2606 PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE Parking Garage Maintenance $100,000 Project will address deferred maintenance at the City parking Garages (Downtown, Cannery Row and Calle Principal). CIP2607 PARKING GARAGE MAINTENANCE
Cannery Row Garage Repairs & Upgrades $700,000
Implement repairs & upgrades identified in the Parking Garage Facility Assessment (2024). CIP2609

CANNERY ROW GARAGE REPAIRS
& UPGRADES
Parking Office Repairs & Upgrades $50,000
Work includes but not limited to installing fire alarm and security systems. CIP2612

PARKING OFFICE REPAIRS &

UPGRADES
Cannery Row Surface Lot Repairs $500,000 Pavement repair and restriping of Cannery Row surface lot. Storm water control measures to comply with the General Storm Water Permit. CIP2702

CANNERY ROW SURFACE LOT

REPAIRS
Library Parking Lot Repairs $400,000 Pavement repair and restriping of surface lot. Storm water control measures to comply with the General Storm Water Permit. CIP2614 LIBRARY PARKING LOT REPAIRS
Total Parking Fund: $2,000,000

MEASURE S
Pump Station 11 Repairs $2,300,000
Replace the two dilapidated diesel pumps from the 1960s that control the lake elevations (flood control) by pumping the water to the ocean. The new pumps will be electric infrastructure proposed to be enclosed in a pump house. CIP2508 PUMP STATION 11 REPAIRS
Franklin Street at Calle Principal and Alvarado Street ADA Improvements $1,600,000
ADA upgrades at the intersections of Franklin at Calle Principal and Alvarado Street, including installation of curb bulb-outs, retrofitting curb ramps, traffic signal modifications. Project is funded out of Gas Tax, SB-1 and Measure S. Total project estimated cost is $5.2M. CIP2701

FRANKLIN AT CALLE P &

ALVARADO ADA
Citywide Curb Ramp Improvements 2026 $1,260,502
ADA upgrades to curb ramps at locations throughout the City CIP2703

MEASURE P/S-CW CURB RAMP
IMPROVEMENTS 2026
Cemetery Pavement Preservation Project $270,997
Rehabilitate the aging road network within the cemetery grounds. The work involves resurfacing the existing roadways—grinding down worn pavement and placing new asphalt or applying a slurry seal—along with spot repairs to failing road base and pavement edges. CIP2704

CEMETERY PAVEMENT

PRESERVATION
Total Measure S Fund: $5,431,499

MEASURE X
Lake El Estero Multi-Use Path $700,000
This project proposes a Class I multi-use path around the perimeter of Lake El Estero. The scope includes closing sidewalk gaps with new AC sections, and upgrading existing dirt paths to have a continuous class I facility around the lake. The scope will also include pedestrian crossing improvements at Del Monte Ave between the Rec Trail and the new multi-use path. This project is part of the Housing Element Implementation Plan. CIP2509 LAKE EL ESTERO MULT-USE PATH
Multi-Modal Plan Implementation $100,000 A bicycle and pedestrian connection improvement on Garden Road between Olmsted and Fairground. Several Potential Alternatives including, Class I or Class IV Bicycle facilities. Class III Bicycle Boulevard on Casanova Avenue, Airport Road, English Avenue, Casa Verde Way, Montecito Ave. CIP2511

MULTI-MODAL PLAN

IMPLEMENTATION
Del Monte/Washington Intersection Bicycle & Pedestrian
Improvement Project $595,911
Bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of Del Monte Avenue and Washington St. CIP2320

DEL MONTE/WASHINGTON

BICYCLE PED IMPR
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 12., Item Page 9, Packet Page 83 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan EXHIBIT A
North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Project $2,862,000 Connect/complete the sidewalk and provide safety improvements to the pathway for pedestrian and cyclist connectivity along the north side of North Fremont Street with a Class I multi-use trail CIP2705 N. FREMONT ST. SW GAP PROJECT Total Measure X Fund: $4,257,911
CIP Total: $18,853,836
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 12., Item Page 10, Packet Page 84 Project # Project Title Description
CIP2709 N. Fremont ST. SW Gap Project Connect/complete the sidewalk and provide safety improvements to the pathway for pedestrian and cyclist connectivity along the north side of North Fremont Street with a Class I multi-use trail 30c1211 ADA TRANSITION PLAN IMPRVMNTS
(10-20YR)
RESO 11-119 This will provide the balance of the funds covered by the Construction Road Impact Fee above. Using Gas Tax funding in conjunction with Construction Road Impact Fee funding will allow increased quantities of resurfacing, which typically obtains a lower cost.

FY16 THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO ADDRESS POTENTIAL ADA ISSUES WITHIN CITY FACILITIES WHERE THE USE OF MEASURE P OR HUTA FUNDING IS NOT APPROPRIATE. 30c1702 CW-DEL MONTE AVUNDERGROUNDING UTILITY This will fund the City’s portion of the Del Monte Rule 20A project to underground overhead utility lines, (Camino El Estero to Park Ave).
33c1750 CW-SEWER REPAIR & REHAB THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE THE ABILITY TO RESPOND TO UNFORESEEN SEWER FAILURES DURING THE COURSE OF THE BUDGET PERIOD AND FOR MINOR COST OVERRUNS AND CONTINGENCIES.

REHAB = CAPITALIZE (5027)
SPOT REPAIRS = NOT CAPITALIZED (5036)
35c1430 CW-SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM FUNDING FOR SIDEWALKS AND CURB REPAIRS THAT ARE THE CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY. INCLUDES BRICK REPAIRS AT PORTOLA PLAZA UNTIL RECONSTRUCTED.
35c1801 TUNNEL STRUCTURAL EVALUATION FY18 PERFORM STRUCTUAL EVAL OF TUNNEL $300,000 GF
Repairs to include, but not limited to: patch pavement, assess lighting and upgrade existing electrical panel, repair or replace exhaust and pump systems and generator.
35c1850 CRITICAL MAINTENANCE RESO 17-195
CRITICAL MAINTENANCE FY18 $100,000
MEASURE X FUNDING FY19 $150,000
RESO 21-096 FY22 MEAS X $100,000
RESO 22-130 FY23 MEAS X $800,000
35c1851 IDENTIFIED SAFETY PROJECTS RESO 17-195
FUNDED BY MEASURE X (257) FY18 $150,000
MEASURE X FUNDING FY19 $200,000
RESO 21-096 FY22 MEAS X $259,593
RESO 22-130 FY23 MEAS X $1,200,000
Grant Match/Procurement, Preliminary Engineering, Environmental Permitting 37c2050 CITYWIDE ADAPTIVE MEAS X MEASURE X FUNDING $500,000 FM 35C1850 RESO 21-096 FY22 $400,000 MEAS X
RESO 22-130 FY23 MEAS X $300,000
37n1214 DMB-CASA VERDE REC TRAIL

CROSSING
(FY2012) Conduct a study to determine how best to reconfigure and/or improve the intersections of Del Monte Avenue and the Recreation Trail with Casa Verde. The close proximity of Del Monte Avenue and the Recreation Trail creates a situation where motorists and bicyclists are not always aware of one another. (FY2015) UPON COMPLETION OF THE CASA VERDE REC TRAIL STUDY, DESIGN AND COMMENCE PRECONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES OF APPROPRIATE IMPROVEMENTS AT THIS LOCATION. THIS PROJECT WOULD

IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THE BUSY INTERSECTION BETWEEN CASA VERDE WAY AND THE RECREATION TRAIL. CURRENTLY, BIKERS FREQUENTLY ENTER THE ROADWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS AS THEY CROSS ON THE TRAIL WHILE MOTORISTS NAVIGATING THROUGH THE 5-LANE INTERSECTION OF DEL MONTE AVENUE AND CASA VERDE WAY MAY NOT HAVE TIME TO SEE THEM. ACCIDENTS BETWEEN MOTORISTS, CYCLISTS, AND PEDESTRIANS CONTINUE TO OCCUR. (DMB-8)
64c1806 WHARF 1 ADA IMPROVEMENTS PREFORM ADA UPGRADES TO CITY OWNED PROPERTY ON WHARF 64c1807 WHARF 2 WAREHOUSE EXTERIOR
REHAB
REHABILITATION OF WAREHOUSE EXTERIOR STRUCTURE ON WHARF 2 64c1808 6 FISHERMAN WHARF REPAIRS REPLACEMENT OF ROOF, RAIN GUTTERS, DOWNSPOUTS, REPLACE LEAKING WINDOWS AND WATER METER
FY19 INSTALL WALKWAY LIGHTING AND PERFORM DECK RAILING REPAIRS cip2002 PARKING METER UPGRADES RESO 19-118 CIP BUDGET
FY20 $575,000 PARKING FUND
FY22 RESO 21-096 ($130,000) PARKING FUND
FY23 RESO 22-130 $50,000 PARKING FUND
RESO 23-117 FUNDING FROM 65C1613
cip2003 PAY STATION UPGRADES RESO 19-116 CIP BUDGET
FY20 $250,000 PARKING FUND
FY23 RESO 22-130 $100,000 PARKING FUND
RBT FM 64C1604 TO CIP2003 $30,000 MARINA FUND
cip2006 MARINA STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AND

REPLACEMNT
RESO 19-116 CIP PROJECTS
FY20 $100,000 MARINA FUND
cip2012 OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS TO

TRANS SYSTEM
MEASURE X FUNDING #300,000 FROM PROJECT 35C1850
RESO 21-096 FY22 MEAS X $300,000
RESO 22-130 FY23 MEAS X $300,000
cip2101 TRAFFIC SYSTEM PEDESTRIAN &

BIKE UPGRADE
FY21 RESO 20-094 $431,352.19 TRAFFIC SYSTEM PEDESTRIAN & BIKE UPGRADES cip2302 PD/FIRE GATE Gates for the entrances to the public safety facility - total of three gates. The project amount includes addressing issues related to ADA parking and addressing visitor parking outside of gates for PD and Fire. cip2303 FIRE STATION 13 TOWER DEMO Funding for initial assessment of tower structure and potential demolition of the structure.

ATTACHMENT 3
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 12., Item Page 11, Packet Page 85 cip2304 MSC REPAIRS & UPGRADES The scope of projects includes, but it is not limited to: pool replastering and coping, resurface pool deck, replace natatorium doors, natatorium walls wainscoting, interior & exterior painting, install new surveillance system, replace gymnasium basketball backboards.
cip2306 MEDIAN UPGRADES Repair/rehabilitate, improve existing medians. cip2310 URBAN STORMWATER DIVERSION Analyze, design, permit, and construct urban stormwater diversion facilities to the sanitary sewer system for regional treatment and water reuse in coordination with Monterey One Water. cip2312 SD UTILITY- REPAIR &

MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
This project will provide the ability to respond to storm drain utility infrastructure issues and repairs discovered during the course of the budget period.
cip2313 PARKING LOT SIGNAGE Replace signage at paid City Parking Lots. This is necesary due to updated technology and enforcement. cip2314 PARKING FACILITY ELECTRONIC

SIGNAGE
Electronic entrance signage.
cip2317 REPLACE PARKING GARAGE

LIGHTING
Replace lighting in Downtown and Cannery Row garages
cip2319 30 FISHERMAN'S WHARF ROOF
REPAIR
RESO 23-037 MID YEAR BUDGET $180,000 FUNDED BY TIDELANDS RESO 23-117 FUNDING FROM 64C1409 & 64C1610
cip2320 DEL MONTE/WASHNGTN INTERS
BICYCLE PEDEST RESO 23-051 DEL MONTE/WASHINGTON INTERSECTION BICLCLE & PEDESTRIAN IMPROVE PROJECT

FUNDED BY REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FAIR SHARE $208,940.31
RESO 24-099 CIP ALLOCATION 257 MEASURE X FUNDING $695,978 cip2401 MCC BACKUP GENERATOR This project will add a backup generator at MCC cip2402 MSC BACKUP GENERATOR This project will add a backup generator at MSC cip2403 HILLTOP SEWER LINE

REPLACEMENT
Replace sewer line that runs under the parking lot/basketball court. This will address the constant sewer backups at this location.
cip2405 HILLTOP ROOF REPLACEMENT Repair roof to address leaks and wood rot. Multi-year project to replace roof (Estimated replacement cost $500k. Partially funded)
cip2406 MONTEREY TENNIS CENTER

UPGRADES
Replace roof and T-11 siding on west side of building
cip2412 TUNNEL MAINTENANCE & REPAIR Repairs to include, but not limited to: patch pavement, assess lighting and upgrade existing electrical panel, repair or replace exhaust and pump systems and generator
cip2415 WHARF II REPAIRS Project will address repairs to Wharf II, to include, but not limited to: decking and asphalt repairs, substructures, pilings. cip2416 OLIVIER STREET STORMWATER

DIVERSION
Analyze, design, permit, and construct urban stormwater diversion facilities to the sanitary sewer system for regional treatment and water reuse in coordination with Monterey One Water. cip2422 MADISON/HERRMANN/LARKIN

SAFETY IMPROV
Improve safety, mobility and access through intersection improvements at Madison/Herrmann/Larkin Intersection.

RSTP Funds
cip2423 CALFIRE GREENBELT FUEL

REDUCTION GRANT
FY24 CAL FIRE GRANT RESO 23-114 $950,000
cip2501 WHARF 1 REPAIRS & UPGRADES Project will address repairs to Wharf I, to include, but not limited to: decking and asphalt repairs, substructures, pilings cip2502 WHARF 1 FIRE SUPPRESSION

SYSTEM UPGRADES
Replacement of the under-wharf sprinkler fire system on Wharf 1. This includes mains and laterals. cip2503 CITY FACILITIES ADA UPGRADES Implement ADA upgrades based on Draft 2024 ADA Transition Plan cip2504 FIRE STATION 11 REPAIRS &

UPGRADES
The scope of projects will be refined as the facility assessment progresses, it includes, but it is not limited to: level the apparatus bay at Station 12 and 13; repair leaking pipes, electrical, HVAC repair, generator installation, mold remediation, and critical repairs as identified.
cip2505 MSC ROOF REPAIRS Repair roof leaks at Sports Center. cip2507 PARKING ADA UPGRADES Implement ADA upgrades based on Draft 2024 ADA Transition Plan cip2508 PUMP STATION 11 REPAIRS Pump Station 11 has a failure in the main intake. Streets has installed a patch, but the intake is leaking and rusting out.

The main intake needs more substantial repairs before the next wet season. Applied for and did not receive grant. cip2509 LAKE EL ESTERO MULT-USE PATH This project proposes a Class I multi-use path around the perimeter of Lake El Estero. The scope includes closing sidewalk gaps with new AC sections, and upgrading existing dirt paths to have a continuous class I facility around the lake. The scope will also include pedestrian crossing improvements at Del Monte Ave between the Rec Trail and the new multi-use path.
cip2510 E FRANKLIN ST. BIKE & PED

IMPROVEMENTS
E Franklin St Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements - This project proposes bicycle and pedestrian improvements between the Monterey Sports Center and the Rec Trail. The project proposes reconfiguring E Franklin St between Washington St and Camino El Estero with a wider multi-use sidewalk and a single eastbound lane. The project will increase parking supply on Franklin by converting parallel parking to angle parking. The reduction in lanes also allows for the signal at Figuroa St to be converted into a two-way stop. The project will also make necessary ADA upgrades along the corridor and rehab the concrete pavement on E Franklin St. cip2511 MULTI-MODAL PLAN

IMPLEMENTATION
A bicycle and pedestrian connection improvement on Garden Road between Olmsted and Fairground. Several Potential Alternatives including, Class I or Class IV Bicycle facilities. Class III Bicycle Boulevard on Casanova Avenue, Airport Road, English Avenue, Casa Verde Way, Montecito Ave
cip2512 FIRE STATION 12 REPAIRS &

REPAIRS
In general, the repairs include replacing damaged deck boards, floor finishes, sheeting, and installation of structural hardware and framing.

ATTACHMENT 3
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 12., Item Page 12, Packet Page 86 cip2515 FLEET ELECTRIFICATION Monterey Bay Air Resources District AB 2766 Clean Air Management Program and Clean Vehicle Program Grant Funding
cip2601 MSC BOILER REPLACEMENT Replace 5 boilers at Monterey Sports Center cip2602 GAS TAX RIGHT-OF-WAY

MAINTENANCE
Resurface City streets by overlay, slurry, and cape sealing. cip2603 FOAM STREET REHAB AND SIGNAL

UPGRADES
Road Rehabilitation of Foam Street (Crack, Seal, HMA Overlay), signalized intersection & ADA upgrades cip2604 CASS/EL DORADO CURB RAMP AND
REHAB
The project site is the Cass Street right of way from Munras Avenue to El Dorado Street and the El Dorado Street right of way from Pacific Street to Munras Avenue. The project entails pavement repair on Cass Street from Munras Avenue to El Dorado Street, culb bulb-outs and retrofitting curb ramps at the intersections of Cass Street and Munras Avenue, Carmelito Avenue, and El Dorado Street, and pavement repair on El Dorado Street from Pacific Street to Munras Avenue.
cip2605 PROGRAMMATIC WHARF

INSPECTIONS & MAINT
Pier pile/timber inspections and maintenance on Wharves 1 & 2. This is ongoing maintenance. cip2606 PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE Provide maintenance at City owned Parking Lots cip2607 PARKING GARAGE MAINTENANCE Project will address deferred maintenance at the City parking Garages (Downtown, Cannery Row and Calle Principal). cip2608 CALLE PRINCIPAL GARAGE REPAIRS
& UPGRADE
Implement repairs & upgrades identified in the Parking Garage Facility Assessment (2024). cip2609 CANNERY ROW GARAGE REPAIRS &

UPGRADES
Implement repairs & upgrades identified in the Parking Garage Facility Assessment (2024). cip2610 DOWNTOWN EAST GARAGE

REPAIRS & UPGRADES
Implement repairs & upgrades identified in the Parking Garage Facility Assessment (2024). cip2611 DOWNTOWN WEST GARAGE

REPAIRS & UPGRADES
Implement repairs & upgrades identified in the Parking Garage Facility Assessment (2024). cip2612 PARKING OFFICE REPAIRS &

UPGRADES
Repairs and upgrades to the Parking Division office.
cip2613 EL ESTERO PARK CENTER PARKING

LOT REPAIR
Pavement repair and restriping of El Estero Parking Lot. cip2614 LIBRARY PARKING LOT REPAIRS Pavement repair and restriping of surface lot. Storm water control measures to comply with the General Storm Water Permit.
cip2615 CALLE P BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN

IMPROVE
Bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements on Calle Principal between Del Monte Ave and Hartnell St cip2616 VASQUEZ ADOBE REPAIRS RESO 26-043
Amends resolution 25-060 to include the Vasquez Adobe Repairs and Gordon House Repairs Projects in the FY 25-26 Capital Improvement Program;

2. Authorizes the Finance Director, or their designee to appropriate $640,000 from the Facility Reserve Fund to the Capital Projects Fund, Vasquez Adobe Repairs Project cip2617 GORDON HOUSE REPAIRS RESO 26-043
Authorizes the Finance Director, or their designee, to appropriate $453,000 from the Facility Reserve Fund to the Capital Projects Fund, Gordon House Repairs Project. cip2618 MEASURE P - WAVE ST CURB RAMP

IMPROVEMNT
RESO 25-123: AMENDING RESO 25-060 TO INCLUDE THE WAVE ST CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

REAPPROPRIATE $1,262,355.40 FROM:
35C1553 -$848,934.82
33C1555 -$413,420.58
cip2619 MEASURE P/S- CITYWIDE Pavement maintenance by methods of patch paving with a slurry overlay and grind and overlay hot mix asphalt (HMA) to existing streets throughout the City.
cip2701 Franklin Street at Calle Principal and
Alvarado Street ADA Improvements
ADA upgrades at the intersections of Franklin at Calle Principal and Alvarado Street, including installation of curb bulbouts, retrofitting curb ramps, traffic signal modifications. Project is funded out of Gas Tax, SB-1 and Measure S. Total project estimated cost is $5.2M.
cip2702 Cannery Row Surface Lot Repairs Pavement repair and restriping of Cannery Row surface lot. Storm water control measures to comply with the General Storm Water Permit.
cip2703 MEASURE P/S-CW CURB RAMP
IMPROVEMENTS 2026
ADA improvements to curb ramps at various locations citywide. cip2704 Cemetery Pavement Preservation
Project
Rehabilitate the aging road network within the cemetery grounds. The work involves resurfacing the existing roadways—grinding down worn pavement and placing new asphalt or applying a slurry seal—along with spot repairs to failing road base and pavement edges.
cip2705 Iris Canyon Sediment Removal Project
cip2706 2400 Block N Fremont St. Pavement
Rehab
cip2707 Del Monte/Casa Verde Rec Trail
Improvements
cip2708 CW Signalized Intersection/ADA Phase
3 ATTACHMENT 3
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 12., Item Page 13, Packet Page 87 Attachment 4
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 12., Item Page 14, Packet Page 88 Council
Agenda Report
FROM: Dante Hall, City Manager
Prepared by: Nat Rojanasathira, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Appoint a Councilmember to Serve on an Ad Hoc Community Cost-of-Living Reduction Task Force (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council appoint a Councilmember to serve
on an Ad Hoc Community Cost-of-Living Reduction Task
Force.

VALUE DRIVERS:

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

The high cost of living on the Monterey Peninsula
continues to be an ongoing challenge for residents and
the community. The City Manager’s Office is
considering forming a Community Cost of Living Task
Force, and the City Council may appoint a City
Councilmember to serve as a liaison to this informal
group.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE
ACT) APPLIES: No.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

The direct fiscal impacts are minimal. Indirect fiscal
impacts relate to staff time spent supporting and
administering the Task Force, including time for the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Community
Agenda Report Highlights
• The City Council is asked to
appoint one Councilmember to
serve as chair and liaison on a
new Ad-Hoc Community Cost-ofLiving Reduction Task Force. • The task force will operate with
minimal staff impact, meet
quarterly for one year, and focus
on identifying City-controlled
factors that affect residents’ cost
of living, as well as opportunities
for operational efficiencies.
• The eight-member panel will
include representatives from
housing, small business,
workforce, youth, economic
development, community
organizations, and one resident
selected by lottery.
• The task force will produce an
Affordability Inventory, prioritize
low-cost efficiency
improvements, explore
partnerships, and submit a final
report to Council by December
2027.

Date: 10/20/2026
Item No.: 13.

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Development Director, and Management Analyst. Staff believes that an Ad-Hoc Task Force that meets only quarterly during its limited, twelve-month duration, with clear objectives focused on cost-of-living impacts that the City has direct influence over, will not require excessive staff time.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

The City Council could choose not to appoint a Councilmember to the Ad-Hoc Cost of Living Task Force.

DISCUSSION:

Discussion on the Request to Agendize
On June 16, 2026, the City Council discussed Councilmember Barber’s request to agendize a discussion on establishing a temporary Community Cost-of-Living Reduction and Coordination Task Force. Per the City Council minutes:
“Serious concern was expressed about the burden on City staff, noting the existing increased load due to many frozen positions and significant cost-cutting. It was stated that a task force could be better driven by outside entities such as community leaders and organizations, allowing more nimbleness and ensuring that the workload would not fall on City staff. On the other hand, in favor of granting the request, it was stated that including City staff would be more inclusive. It was noted that City staff would have the necessary insights to examine City processes during discussions about streamlining and simplifying City services.”
The City Council voted to advance a discussion forward for consideration, as a minimum of two Councilmembers voted in favor.

Model for the Ad-Hoc Task Force
The formation of limited-term Ad-Hoc Community Cost-of-Living Reduction Task Force could be feasible with limited staffing resources, especially if the task force is coordinated through the City Manager’s Office (not through a formal Council appointment process), there are a limited number of meetings (exactly four meetings carefully scheduled as special meetings), and the scope of the deliverables is confined to manageable objectives.

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Staff recognizes the desire to develop solutions to reduce the cost of living. There is a strong understanding that cost-of-living impacts to the community in Monterey are not driven or guided by City policy. Many cost-of-living and cost impacts on residents are driven by housing costs (rents and mortgages), utility costs (electricity and gas), transportation (fuel), insurance, and other factors. The City’s direct impact on the cost of living may be smaller than other, externally driven factors.

However, as the City continues down its Roadmap to Resilience, one guidepost is strengthening organizational efficiency. Improving organizational efficiency could reduce City costs, which means fewer fees and costs charged back to residents.
• Opportunities that the leadership team and staff continue to implement and explore include:
• Reviewing the permit fee schedule for potential reductions/subsidies • Streamlining internal processes
• Modernizing infrastructure to reduce maintenance costs • Adopting technology upgrades
• Exploring and improving operational management and governance • Increasing workforce efficiency
• Optimizing service delivery contracts to maximize value and cost-effectiveness The City Manager’s Office will solicit feedback from community members and other stakeholders on perceived cost drivers, and the task force will recommend an inventory of options to improve affordability for residents.

Therefore, City staff is planning the following format for the Community Cost-of-Living Reduction and Coordination Task Force:

Composition: Eight (8) Member Task Force Identified by Key Stakeholders:
• One City Council representative appointed by the Monterey City Council, serving as Chairperson
• One housing representative appointed by a housing services provider • One resident who has a lived experience of affordability pressures in Monterey (e.g., housing, food, childcare, transportation, and/or health costs) recruited through an application process, screened by the City Manager’s Office, and appointed by lottery • One small business representative appointed by the Coalition of Monterey Business Associations (COMBA)
• One workforce representative appointed by the County of Monterey’s Workforce Development Board (Monterey County Works)
• One youth or student representative appointed by Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) • One economic development representative appointed by the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP)
• One community-based organization representative appointed by Community Human Services (CHS)
Task Force Meeting Frequency, Duration, and Administration As stated earlier, the task force is not intended to require significant staff time, administration, or additional expense, while achieving key objectives. The format will remain restricted and administratively light on support.

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• Up to four (4) meetings, strictly kept to focused agenda items • Twelve-month term (task force sunsets after twelve months) • Meetings would begin in January 2027
• Task force would be supported by a Management Analyst • Task Force meetings would be working meetings and would not be open to the public, nor would they be recorded or posted. Staff does not have the capacity or resources to host additional publicly noticed or recorded meetings.

Objectives

1. Conduct a questionnaire of City departments to identify where residents and small businesses encounter avoidable cost, delay, repeated intake, or confusion on City processes.

2. Produce an Affordability Inventory identifying where City policy, actions, or fees impact residents and businesses

3. Identify and prioritize no-cost or very-low-cost options that reduce duplication or enhance efficiencies, while reducing impacts on cost-of-living

4. Identify opportunities to partner with outside organizations to address housing, small business costs, transportation, or other recommendations.

5. Finalize a report by December 2027, which would be presented to the City Council by the Councilmember Representative.

Staff recommends the City Council appoint a City Councilmember representative to the future Community Cost-of-Living Reduction and Coordination Task Force.

NR/DGH
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.gov/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 13., Item Page 4, Packet Page 92 Council
Agenda Report
FROM: Dante Hall, City Manager
Nat Rojanasathira, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Receive an Update on the Roadmap to Resilience: Six Concurrent Navigation Points to Strengthen the City of Monterey’s Financial Future (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receive an update on the
Roadmap to Resilience: Six Concurrent Navigation
Points to Strengthen the City of Monterey’s Financial
Future. This roadmap provides a blueprint on how the
City addresses its $11.7M structural budget deficit and work toward long-term fiscal stability and a balanced
budget for FY 2027-28 and beyond.

VALUE DRIVERS:

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

It is the role of the City Council to provide policy
direction and leadership on critical issues such as the City’s budget and financial health. This update on the
Roadmap to Resilience provides the City Council and
community with an update on how efforts on community
engagement and planning are progressing.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE
ACT) APPLIES: No.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

There are no fiscal implications to receiving this report.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The City of Monterey determined that the proposed
action is not a project as defined by the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)(CCR, Title 14,
Agenda Report Highlights
• Monterey is addressing a
projected $11.7 million
structural deficit to achieve a
balanced and sustainable FY
2027-28 budget.
• Community feedback shows
support for protecting priority
services while sharing
reductions across service
areas rather than eliminating
entire programs.
• Efficiency measures,
technology, workforce
planning, and contract
optimization are underway, but
staffing constraints limit how
far service levels can be
preserved.
• Revenue initiatives,
partnerships, and disciplined
spending are being pursued,
while renewal of Measure S
would preserve $12 million
annually for transportation and
accessibility infrastructure.
• Public workshops, informal
Budget Brews, and a resident
survey are informing budget
priorities ahead of Council
deliberations and budget
adoption in June 2027.

Date: 10/20/2026
Item No.: 14.

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Chapter 3 (“CEQA Guidelines), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

The City Council could choose not to receive an update on the Roadmap to Resilience, but that is not recommended.

DISCUSSION:

Roadmap to Resilience
The City has adopted a budget for the current fiscal year, FY 2026-27, however its financial forecast anticipates a structural deficit in future years. The future-focused Roadmap guides Monterey as we navigate the City’s $11.7M structural budget deficit and work decisively toward long-term fiscal stability and a balanced budget for FY 2027-28 and beyond. The framework emphasizes transparency, community engagement, operational efficiency, and thoughtful planning. While this alignment will result in service adjustments, this collaborative approach ensures we will protect the essential functions of our City and Monterey’s long-term stability.

Navigation Point 1: Understand the Fiscal Gap
The first navigation point is to demonstrate a clear, shared understanding of the City’s long-term budget imbalance
and its underlying drivers.

The City’s engagement efforts include informal Budget
Brews conversations in coffeehouses and the two-hour
Resilience Workshops.

While each of these feedback sessions focus on gathering feedback from community members, each conversation
starts with an explanation of understanding the fiscal gap, highlighting:
• The budget deficit problem, including how the City
has balanced the budget in prior years using salary
savings, reduced operational costs, and position
freezes.
• Differences between General Fund (which is the
focus of the City’s budget deficit) and restricted
funds such as Measure S, Parking, Marina,
Tidelands, Trust Funds, and Internal Service
Funds.

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• How the City has had a structural deficit for the past several years, but has balanced the budget through salary savings and spending less than budgeted. • Top General Fund revenue sources, and how the City relies on Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and tourism-related revenue to provide services. • Key drivers of the budget deficit, including liability and property insurance, water and electricity utilities, workers’ compensation, as well as salaries and benefits. • What the City has already done to address the deficit, such as freezing positions, reducing operational expenses, enhancing cost recovery, exploring partnerships, and seeking additional revenue opportunities.

In addition to community meetings, staff have prepared a “Roadmap to Resilience” booklet for residents and the public to learn more about the budget deficit problem, how residents can participate in the process, and next steps in a visual and easier-to-understand format.

Navigation Point 2: Prioritize Essential Services and Balance Workforce Planning with Fiscal Resources
The second navigation point is to analyze service levels and understand community priorities.

Prioritizing core services requires understanding which services the community believes are most important and recognizing the necessary trade-offs. While “protecting core services” sounds appealing, it doesn't clarify whether this means fully funding a few core areas at the expense of everything else, or finding a balance across all civic needs.

From a public policy perspective, residents rarely want all their limited funding placed entirely into one or a few areas of service delivery. Instead, the goal is to determine how to thoughtfully distribute those limited resources across multiple buckets while still preserving the highest community priorities as much as possible.

This was evident during the two in-person Budget Resilience Workshops held so far, where residents participated in two exercises: one that identifies key City priorities and another that identifies where to cut funding if forced to do so. Staff explained the trade-offs and potential consequences of reducing funding in each area of service.

Feedback was consistent: while
residents may prioritize certain
areas of service delivery, those
areas were not immune to cuts
because residents still wanted to
preserve lower priority areas of
service delivery. In other words,
residents were not willing to
eliminate entire areas of service
delivery in order to keep the
highest priority service areas
untouched. These exercises
amplified the challenge that City
staff and the City Council will
face: identifying priority areas is
easy, but determining how much
funding to cut in each area is
much more difficult. A budget priorities survey is also being collected to gather feedback from residents on priorities.

Prioritization Exercise at the Budget Resilience Workshop at Hilltop Park Center, September 29, 2026
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Concurrently, staff throughout City departments and divisions are working on workforce planning and how to maximize service delivery with the limited staff available.

In January, staff will share with the City Council community feedback on priorities and bring forward recommended budget considerations in advance of the FY 2027-28 budget adoption in June 2027.

Navigation Point 3: Strengthen Organizational Efficiency The City remains committed to reducing long-term costs through technological and operational efficiencies. Opportunities that the leadership team and staff continue to implement and explore include:
• Streamlining internal processes
• Modernizing infrastructure to reduce maintenance costs • Adopting technology upgrades and use of AI
• Exploring and improving operational management and governance • Increasing workforce efficiency
• Optimizing service delivery contracts to maximize value and cost-effectiveness While these efforts will continue, many departments have reached the absolute limit of 'doing more with less.' As with any organization, automation and efficiency can only stretch staff capacity so far. Much like a grocery store that must reduce hours or accept longer lines when understaffed, the City is approaching a threshold where we can no longer maintain current service levels without a minimum baseline of personnel.

Staff continue its work on enhancing efficiencies and streamlining processes across the organization. Specific strategies and recommendations generated by departments are being reviewed and consulted in collaboration with the City Manager’s Office and Budget Team. Final recommendations to improve efficiencies will be brought forward to the City Council in early 2027.

Navigation Point 4: Maximize Revenues and Practice Disciplined Spending The fourth navigation point focuses on exploring and implementing revenue opportunities, cost recovery updates, partnerships, long-term economic sustainability options, and control expenditures where possible.

In August 2025, staff presented to City Council a list of structural deficit reduction strategies using an index card prioritization process. Many, such as shifting to online reservation systems at the Veterans Park Campground, increasing parking revenue, and switching public access service providers, have begun to be implemented. Others, such as implementing First Responder Fees and phasing out Mills Act contracts, have been less favorable to implement.

Over the past few months, staff have been focusing on exploring community partnerships and ensuring that the public is informed about Measure S, the 1 cent sales tax which voters will determine whether or not to renew on Election Day on November 3, 2026. If renewed by voters, Measure S would continue to generate $12M annually for roads, ADA improvements, and sidewalk infrastructure needs. Its renewal would ensure that the General Fund, which has the Council Regular Meeting, 10/20/2026, Item No. 14., Item Page 4, Packet Page 96 №10/24
$11.7 million deficit, would not need to
cover key roadway infrastructure costs.

If Measure S is not renewed, funding for
roads, sidewalks, and ADA
improvements would need to compete
with police, fire, parks, recreation, and
other services for limited General Fund
dollars.

This fall, the City Manager’s Office
continues to engage with stakeholders
and industry clusters for feedback on the
Draft Economic Development Strategy
(EDS), which would provide mid-to-long
term opportunities for additional revenue
generation.

Staff continues to explore all revenue
generating and expenditure reduction
opportunities, working with every
department and division in the City
organization.

Navigation Point 5: Engage and Inform the Community
The fifth navigation point is to share clear information about budget challenges and funding tradeoffs with residents, businesses, nonprofits, and the community. The goal of this navigation point is to build understanding and trust, as well as two-way communication with the community surrounding the budget.

Staff have been engaging stakeholders on the Roadmap to Recovery by informing the public about the City's fiscal realities, listening to community values, and prioritizing core services based on limited financial resources.

Track 1: Budget Resilience Workshops
Five structured 90-minute evening sessions were scheduled and three have already taken place; two were in neighborhood-accessible community venues (Hilltop Park Center and Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center) and another workshop was held virtually on Zoom. These sessions include a plain-language presentation about the structural deficit and underlying cost drivers, engage residents on two prioritization activities, and include open discussion with Q&A.

The first session attracted approximately 35 participants and the second session attracted 8 participants.

The two remaining Budget Resilience workshops are scheduled for:
• Monday, November 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at El Estero Park Center, 777 Pearl Street, • Thursday, December 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Monte Vista School, 100 Toda Vista Economic Development Strategy Session with the Old Monterey Business Association in September 2026. Economic
Development is a mid-to-long term revenue generation
opportunity. Focus group meetings continue through December.

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Track 2: “Budget Brews” – Coffeehouse Drop-Ins
To engage residents who
cannot attend formal evening
workshops, staff have been
hosting casual, two-hour
drop-in sessions at local
coffeehouses and
neighborhood locations.

These have been
opportunities for the City
Manager and Assistant City
Manager to hear directly from
residents in an informal
setting. Each session has
attracted 5 to 15 participants
so far. These small-group
conversations have allowed
for more open dialogue and
have been meaningful in
addressing residents’
comments and questions.

Sessions have been held so
far at East Village Coffee
(Downtown), Monterey Donuts (North Fremont), Oystertown Espresso Bar (Lighthouse District), and Elroy’s Fine Foods (Monterey Vista).

Future sessions are scheduled for:
• October 24, 2026 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Plumes Coffee, 400 Alvarado Street • November 7, 2026 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at La Sala’s Bi-Rite Market, 250 Casa Verde Way
• November 19, 2026 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Starbucks Coffee, 865 Lighthouse Ave. • December 8, 2026 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Nece’s GF Bakery, 25 Soledad Dr.

Navigation Point 6: Deliver Sustainable Future Budgets
The final navigation point is to implement a multiyear plan to restore balance and strengthen fiscal resilience.

Next Steps in the Roadmap
As stated earlier, in early 2027, staff will bring forward additional budget recommendations based on public feedback of priorities received during the public engagement sessions and deficit reduction opportunities developed by staff. This deliberation and input on priorities in the new calendar year will be critical as the budget for FY 2027-28 is developed in spring 2027.

Budget Brews session at Monterey Donuts, September 4, 2026. Budget Brews have been opportunities for residents to have smaller group conversations about the City's budget.

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The general timeline for the next twelve
months is as follows:
• September – December 2026
o Conduct Public Engagement
Sessions: Budget Resilience
Workshops and Budget
Brews
o Staff Engagement and
Prioritization: Revenue
Generation, Expenditure
Reduction, and Optimization
Strategies with Managers
and Front-Line Staff
o Check-ins with City Council
on October 20 and
December 15 on the
Roadmap and Community
Feedback
• November 2026 – January 2027
o Budget Team Develops
Budget Priority Options
Based on Public
Engagement Feedback and
Staff-Generated Concepts
• February – March 2027
o City Council Identifies Budget
Priorities Based on Public
Engagement Sessions
• April 2027
o City Council Holds Budget
Study Sessions
• June 1, 2027
o City Council Adopts FY
2027-28 Budget and CIP
• July 1, 2027
o New FY 2027-28 Fiscal Year Begins
NR/DGH
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.gov/Submitted-Comments
Resilience Workshop at Hilltop Park Center
Resilience Workshop at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center
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Agenda Report
№11/25
FROM: Tyller Williamson, Mayor
SUBJECT: Mayor Williamson's Request to Agendize a Discussion Regarding a Resolution Declaring Monterey a Welcoming City for Transgender and Gender-Diverse People and Recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff on whether to agendize the discussion.

VALUE DRIVERS: As provided in the attached request.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

The City Council’s Governance Policy (Resolution No. 25-082 C.S.) provides:

Agendizing of City Council Items by Individual Councilmembers.

1. A Councilmember may submit an agenda report to the City Clerk’s Office outlining a request to agendize a matter of business on a future agenda. This agenda report should, in 350 words or less, describe what, how, and why the matter of business should be considered by the City Council. The City Clerk’s Office will add the item to an upcoming agenda.

2. At the Council Meeting where the request is considered, the Councilmember who submitted the request will deliver a verbal report consistent with the agenda report. This verbal report should not exceed three minutes. The City Council may ask questions pertaining to whether the item should be agendized (e.g., the required amount of staff time, the priority level to be assigned to the item, etc.).

3. Public comment will be received.

4. In deliberating the request, the sole issue to be determined is whether the substantive issue warrants being heard at a future date. A majority vote is not required, instead, the motion will pass with two “yes” votes.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Agendizing a matter does not have a fiscal implication. Fiscal implications of the suggested changes will be included in the future agenda item, if agendized.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The City of Monterey determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)(CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to Date: 10/20/2026
Item No.: 15.

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CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED: The Council could choose not to agendize the matter.

DISCUSSION:

On October 14, 2026, Mayor Williamson provided a written request to agendize, which is attached as Attachment 1.

At its meeting on October 20, 2026, the City Council will consider whether this item should be added to a future City Council meeting agenda. Consistent with the City Council’s Governance Policy, the member of Council who submitted the request will deliver a verbal report consistent with the agenda report. This verbal report should not exceed three minutes. The City Council may ask questions pertaining to whether the item should be agendized (e.g., the required amount of staff time, the priority level to be assigned to the item, etc.). Public comment will then be received. In deliberating the request, the sole issue to be determined is whether the substantive issue warrants being heard at a future date. A majority vote is not required, instead, the motion will pass with two “yes” votes.

TW/cbk
Attachments: 1. Request
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.gov/Submitted-Comments
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ATTACHMENT
Date: October 20, 2026
From: Tyller Williamson, Mayor
Subject: Council Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Monterey a Welcoming City for Transgender and Gender-Diverse People and Recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance Summary:

This item requests City Council direction regarding a proposed resolution declaring Monterey a Welcoming City for transgender and gender-diverse people, affirming support for lawful genderaffirming health care, and recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, 2026.

Discussion:

The City of Monterey is committed to being a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable community where all people are treated with dignity and respect. The proposed resolution would affirm that transgender, nonbinary, intersex, gender-nonconforming, and Two-Spirit people are valued members of our community and should be able to participate fully in community life without discrimination, harassment, or intimidation.

The resolution would affirm the City's support for access to lawful gender-affirming health care and establish a policy governing the use of City resources in connection with certain out-of-state efforts to investigate or penalize individuals or entities for lawful gender-affirming health care provided or received in California. Implementation would remain consistent with applicable law and legally binding obligations.

Additionally, the resolution would recognize November 20, 2026, as Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring transgender people whose lives have been lost to anti-transgender violence and affirming the City's commitment to safety, dignity, and inclusion. The City would also raise the transgender pride flag on November 20, 2026, to commemorate the day and demonstrate solidarity with transgender and gender-diverse community members.

Recommendation:

Provide direction to staff to return to the City Council on November 3, 2026, with a resolution incorporating these provisions.

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