completely changes the color scheme and order of emissions categories in the chart, making it difficult to compare.
2. "The plan's priorities do not reflect the City's own emissions data" — Marginally Addressed LandWatch pointed out that transportation accounts for 73% of community emissions, yet the Top 10 list was almost exclusively municipal projects, with only one item addressing community-wide emissions.
The final Top 10 list (Table A, p. 9) is revised from the draft and now includes three transportation-related items: a municipal Fleet Electrification Plan (TR 1.1), EV charger installation at city facilities (TR 1.2), and community-wide EV transition support (TR 1.3). This is an improvement over the prior draft.
However, the Top 10 still concentrates on municipal operations and EV electrification. LandWatch specifically called out the absence of VMT reduction strategies and land-use-based measures, citing AMBAG's MTP/SCS strategies for affordable housing, density, infill, and transit-oriented development. The final plan does include expanded strategies and actions under Goal TR 2 ("Support Transit-Oriented Development") and various active transportation strategies under TR 3, but none of these appear in the Top 10, and none are ranked Tier 1. The final version maintains the plan's bias toward electrification over VMT reduction and land use change.
3. "The plan omits critical deliverables included in the approved scope of work" — Mixed Results Government operations GHG inventory: Not added. The plan relies exclusively on the AMBAG 2020 community-wide inventory and contains no separate accounting of city operational emissions, despite dozens of actions targeting municipal energy use, fleet vehicles, and facilities.
Updated climate vulnerability assessment: Not added. The adaptation and resilience sections (pp. 73–92) address sea level rise, coastal erosion, wildfire, and extreme weather, but these strategies were not developed from a freshly updated vulnerability assessment. The 2015 assessment remains the last one completed; there is no indication the contract deliverable was fulfilled.
Tracking methodology: Barely addressed. The Climate Action Tracker section (p. 17) is essentially identical, describing the Tracker's functions in general terms. It still fails to specify what will be measured, how emission reductions will be quantified, or how progress will be reported publicly.
LandWatch's specific complaint — that the Tracker is described without explaining what it would actually track — is not resolved.
4. "Factual errors, unsupported claims, and internal contradictions" — Selectively Corrected LandWatch's Appendix A catalogued a long list of specific errors. The final plan corrects only some.
We note below the errors that remain.
The "existing" solar array at Public Works Yard: Appendix A describes adding battery storage to an "existing 62.08 kW DC PV array" that doesn't actually exist yet, while elsewhere the document treats it as a future project. The final Appendix A (p. 108) still describes analyzing "the addition of battery storage to the City of Pacific Grove's Public Works Yard solar carport system" and refers to the "existing 62.08 kW DC PV array." The carport figures in the main body (p. 44) describe it using future conditional language ("could generate"), while Appendix A treats it as existing. The internal contradiction is not resolved.
The PERC Water Treatment Plant location: LandWatch noted that the plan placed the PERC facility "near the intersection of Ocean View Boulevard and Central Avenue," which is wrong — those streets don't intersect, and the plant is over a mile from Central Avenue. The final plan (p. 42) includes the same error.
"Strategy evaluation" claims in the executive summary: LandWatch flagged that the plan claimed strategies were "identified for their cost-effectiveness and potential impact" when no such analysis existed. The final executive summary (p. 8) retains this language verbatim: strategies are described as "identified for their cost-effectiveness and potential impact." This unsubstantiated claim was not corrected.
The document's self-identification year: LandWatch noted the cover says "2025 CAAP" while p. 6 calls it the "2026 CAAP." Both remain in the final plan — the cover reads "2025" and p. 6 reads "2026."
5. LandWatch's Six Specific Requests — Summary Assessment LandWatch concluded by asking the City to require the consultant to produce, at minimum:
1. A government operations GHG inventory — Not provided.
2. An updated climate vulnerability assessment — Not provided.
3. Community-wide and government operations GHG reduction targets for 2030 and 2050 — State targets referenced but City-specific targets not set.
4. A business-as-usual emissions forecast — Provided, but inadequately. This is the clearest direct response to LandWatch's comments, but the product falls short of what is needed.
5. Quantified GHG reduction estimates for proposed actions — Not provided at the action level.
6. A revised prioritization grounded in that analysis and aligned with the City's actual emissions profile — Partially addressed (transportation is better represented), but not grounded in action-level quantification as requested.
Summary
The final CAAP reflects some changes in response to LandWatch's comments — the emissions forecasting material is new and substantive and some factual errors were corrected. But the plan was not fundamentally re-conceived. The two most structurally important deficiencies LandWatch identified — the absence of action-level GHG quantification and the absence of a municipal operations inventory — remain. The plan still cannot demonstrate that its 172 actions will collectively achieve any specific emissions target, because the plan doesn’t provide one. More difficult than hitting a moving target is hitting no target at all. Without including emissions targets tailored to the City, the CAAP will remain ineffective and inadequate.
Conclusion
LandWatch supports Pacific Grove’s effort to address climate change. A well-developed CAAP would serve the community for years as a genuine roadmap for reducing emissions and building resilience. This draft is not that document. It presents the form of a climate action plan without the analytical work that gives a plan its value. It provides optics only and no substance.
We respectfully request that the City decline to accept this draft and direct the consultant to produce a revised plan that includes, at minimum:
1. A government operations GHG inventory;
2. An updated climate vulnerability assessment;
3. Community-wide and government operations GHG reduction targets for 2030 and 2050;
4. A business-as-usual emissions forecast;
5. Quantified GHG reduction estimates for proposed actions; and
6. A revised prioritization of strategies grounded in that analysis and aligned with the City’s actual emissions profile.
LandWatch recommends Monterey County’s Community Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, the City of Solano Beach’s CAP and Half Moon Bay’s CAP as good models for Pacific Grove.
Pacific Grove deserves a plan equal to the challenge it faces. We urge the City to hold its consultant to the standard the community was promised. For a $95K investment, the City deserves a much better return.
Regards,
Michael DeLapa
Executive Director
CC: Matthew Mogensen, City Manager, [email protected] George Fuerst, Environmental Program Manager, [email protected]
Outlook
CAAP
From Kathryn Maurer <[email protected]>
Date Tue 3/31/2026 12:58 PM
To City Council Members <[email protected]>; Pierik, Brian A. <[email protected]>; Rubens, Gregory J. <[email protected]>
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of the City of Pacific Grove email system -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] Dear Major and Council,
I am writing to you today to urge you NOT to adapt this version of the Climate Action Adaptation Plan.
The draft CAAP is missing essential components that make climate plans credible, legally defensible, and implementable. According to expert analysis, this document lacks:
• A government operations GHG inventory
• A climate vulnerability assessment
• Specific GHG reduction targets
• Emissions forecasts
• An implementation timeline
These are fundamental requirements for any serious climate action plan. Without these elements, we have no baseline, no targets, and no clear way to measure progress.
Please reject this incomplete draft and require delivery of all essential CAAP components before moving forward.
Thank you,
Kathryn O. Maurer
Pacific Grove, Ca.
April 1, 2026
Pacific Grove City Council
City of Pacific Grove
300 Forest Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
RE: 12A. Climate Action and Adaptation
Plan Review
Dear Mayor Smith and City Council:
Monterey-Salinas Transit District (MST) provides public transportation throughout Monterey County and operates in the City of Pacific Grove. MST has reviewed Item 12A regarding the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and would like to submit the following comments for your consideration:
MST supports the City of Pacific Grove’s efforts to mitigate GHG output within the city. MST has the same goal and is moving to replace our buses with a fully zero emissions fleet over time. MST appreciates that the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan notes the City’s desire to continue working with MST to increase access and frequency near high usage areas. With continued coordination we can work to serve the city residents as best as possible. Most recently, our collaboration is resulting in a new bus stop that will serve Asilomar. MST also supports the City’s efforts that increase transit-oriented development (TOD) near existing transit services, and we invite City staff to participate in the update to our Designing for Transit guidelines this year.
I would like to request that this be brought to your April meeting of the City Council. If you have any questions about the above comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or 831-264-5877.
Sincerely,
Michelle Overmeyer
Director of Planning and Innovation
Outlook
comments on proposed Climate Action and Adaptation Plan From Kathy Dervin <[email protected]>
Date Wed 4/1/2026 10:28 AM
To City Council Members <[email protected]> [NOTICE: This message originated outside of the City of Pacific Grove email system -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] March 31, 2026
RE: Agenda Item 12A — Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Review Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft CAAP. I attended 3 of the early CAAP council sub-cmt meetings 2 yrs ago but they were discontinued. At the first meeting I urged the city to work with other cities on the peninsula on our goals (especially on transportation) and to focus on ACTIONS that will make a difference.
I have worked on a number of CAAPs around the state in my role as a climate and health expert at the State Health Dept. The goals of a CAAP are to reduce local GHG emissions and increase resilience/decrease vulnerability to expected and progressive climate changes. It requires commitments to make changes to business as usual and take serious action on the timeline the state has laid out.
Unfortunately, the plan in front of you this week may look good but is full of aspirational goals, not the concrete commitments and the timelines to (try) to achieve them. We are a small city, but we can provide leadership both locally and in our region by working with other cities, the county, our non-profits, faith groups, schools, tourism locations, businesses (esp the MB Aquarium and Asilomar Conference Center/state Park which are two of the largest transportation sources in the whole region and in PG) and our energy procurers/suppliers 3CE and PG&E. In UN Climate parlance this is called AMBITION. If small island nations facing flooding and relocaton of their entire populations can show ambition, so can we.
I agree with Land’s Watch’s critiques and comments of this plan and urge you not to adopt it; instead, I ask you and the city manager to direct staff and the consultant to return with a revised plan that is more grounded in Pacific Grove’s actual emissions data, and focused on real actions that we will implement not just put in a plan.
This is 2026, We are 4 years away from the state’s (and world’s) critical goal of a 40% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030, and even steeper reductions needed by 2040, and carbon neutrality by 2045. Our city needs a clear ACTION plan that guides us to measurable changes to reduce our GHG emissions.
These goals were developed to help avert catastrophic climate change, which is already on our doorstep. This plan must be a call to action- to the city itself, to our businesses, our residents, our faith and civic organizations, our young people/students, our service providers and contractors, and yes, to our visitors.
Going forward I think further examination of the plan must focus in much more detail on mitigation actions in two specific areas which make up the majority of our emissions:
Building electrification (transitioning off natural gas in our buildings with energy efficiency) Transportation (for example, in this draft plan, Goal TR.1 says reduce community wide gas combustion VMT by 25% by 2030 and by 30% by 2045—this is totally out of synch with state climate goals!)
I encourage you to look the detailed comments from Land Watch as you consider how Pacific Grove can move forward on a real and effective CAAP (note: have only focused on the mitigation elements of the plan) I have many more specific comments if the process continues to be open to public engagement and comments, which I think it should be.
I strongly urge you not to adopt this plan as it is inadequate. Pacific Grove needs a climate plan with quantified emissions reductions, clear prioritization tied to the city’s largest emissions sources, active community engagement built into the strategy, and a transparent implementation framework so we can see whether we are making the progress we need to meet specific goals/benchmarks. The city has invested public time, public input, and public money into this process. The community was promised a real climate ACTION plan that meets the challenges of real-world climate threats. Please hold this process to that standard.
Sincerely,
Kathy Dervin
510 Park St
FINAL DRAFT
CLIMATE ACTION &
ADAPTATION PLAN
(CAAP)
FINAL DRAFT Plan Presentation: City Council
April 1, 2026 PREPARED BY:
TODAY’S AGENDA
● Plan Context & Goals
● Project Milestones
● CAAP Key Themes
● Project Approach
● Focus Area Framework
● Strategic Roadmap Highlights
● Receive Public Comments
● Council Plan Adoption
PREPARED BY:
AGENDA CONTEXT MILESTONES APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS CLOSING
WELCOME
● Build on recent Pacific Grove Local
Coastal Program, Shoreline
Management Plan, MultiJurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan & related local and regional
Plans.
● Along with pristine natural beauty
and year-round mild climate,
Pacific Grove offers unparalleled
quality of life to its residents and
visitors alike.
● Environmental stewardship,
including addressing, acting to
reduce impacts, and adapting to
climate change are priority areas
of concern to the City.
● Pacific Grove is committed to
developing a plan to reduce
greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions that contribute to
climate change and to
concurrently adapt and build
resilience to the consequences
of climate change.
● Adhere to state regulations and
guidance for reductions by
2030 and 2045.
PREPARED BY:
WHY CLIMATE ACTION &
ADAPTATION PLANNING NOW?
WELCOME & CONTEXT
AGENDA CONTEXT MILESTONES APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS CLOSING
CAAP GOALS
The Primary Goal
of the CAAP:
● Provide tools for the City of Pacific Grove and the
community to reduce GHG emissions and build
resilience to climate challenges.
● Align with SB-32 and Executive Order B-30-15 GHG
emission reduction targets through 2030 and 2050.
● Address climate adaptation strategies in accordance
with Senate Bill 379, resilience measures, as well as
risks and vulnerabilities.
PREPARED BY:
AGENDA CONTEXT MILESTONES APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS CLOSING FINAL
DRAFT
CAAP
REVIEW
Gratitude
PREPARED BY:
● Collaborative Effort with City
○ Climate & Adaptation Committee
○ Beautification & Natural Resources
Commission (BNRC)
○ City Staff, led by Environmental
Program Manager
● Community Engagement
○ Survey, Workshops, Farmers
Market & Good Old Days
Canvassing,
Public Meetings, Public Comments
AGENDA CONTEXT MILESTONES APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS CLOSING PREPARED BY:
We are here
AGENDA CONTEXT MILESTONES FRAMEWORK HIGHLIGHTS FEEDBACK EXERCISE CLOSING
AUG-NOV DEC-MAR
CAAP KEY THEMES
● Build on successful collaborative
regional planning efforts
● Establish annual, 5 year and 10 year
targets for specific project
implementation (minimize annual
expenditures, maximize results)
● Fund and implement existing plans
● Implementation-driven plan centered
on strategy prioritization and
municipal leadership actions
PREPARED BY:
AGENDA CONTEXT MILESTONES APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS CLOSING ● Emissions Baseline (based on 2020
AMBAG GHG Inventory); Analysis from
key recent policy plans, including
Shoreline Management Plan
● Robust Stakeholder Engagement
(Community Survey, Community
Workshops, Public Presentations)
● Top 10 High-Impact Strategies,
Prioritization, Co-Benefit Analysis
● Strategic Roadmap (Goals, Strategies,
Action by Focus Area)
● Funding & Implementation Plan
PROJECT APPROACH
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
100+ survey responses
50+ (April/Oct) community
workshop participants
5+ farmers markets, good
old days, meals on wheels
outreach events
250+ flyers distributed
+++ newsletters, social, web
PREPARED BY:
AGENDA CONTEXT MILESTONES APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS CLOSING
FINAL DRAFT PLAN REFINEMENTS
PREPARED BY:
AGENDA CONTEXT MILESTONES APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS CLOSING ● Business-As-Usual Forecast
● Adjusted Business-As-Usual Forecast
● Top 10 Emission Reduction Forecast
● Offset new sidewalks with porous surfaces
● Leverage AMBAG and TAMC partnerships
● Alignment with the Perkins Park Plan
● Protect wildlife through local policy and planning
EMISSIONS DATA RESULTS
WHY NOW? PROJECT GOALS AGENDA TIMELINE PROJECT OVERVIEW ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP City of Pacific Grove PREPARED BY:
2020 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
by Sector
TRANSPORTATION
ENERGY (COMMERCIAL)
ENERGY (RESIDENTIAL)
SOLID WASTE, WASTEWATER
73%
24%
3%
2020 GHG Emissions Baseline by Sector
(transportation & energy largest contributors)
2020 2030 2045
Residential Energy 19,267 17,620 15,151
Commercial Energy 6,970 6,184 5,005
Transportation 80,987 67,535 51,428
Solid Waste 3,875 3,887 3,906
Wastewater 44 44 44
PREPARED BY:
AGENDA CONTEXT MILESTONES APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS CLOSING
BAU/ABAU FORECASTS
WHY NOW? PROJECT GOALS AGENDA TIMELINE PROJECT OVERVIEW ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP City of Pacific Grove PREPARED BY:
2020 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
by Sector AGENDA CONTEXT MILESTONES APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS CLOSING Figure C. Business-as-Usual (BAU)
Forecast
Figure D. Adjusted Business-as-Usual
(ABAU) Forecast
FRAMEWORK FOCUS AREAS
ENERGY & BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
Energy efficiency
measures
Renewable energy &
procurement
Sustainable materials &
design
GREEN
COMMUNITY
Biodiversity & natural
spaces
Walkability & accessibility
Community engagement
TRANSPORTATION
& MOBILITY
Vehicle electrification
EV charging infrastructure
Active transport policies
ADAPTATION, RESILIENCE
RESOURCE
CONSERVATION
Water conservation
Reduce, reuse, recycle, rot
Minimize waste generation
PREPARED BY:
AGENDA CONTEXT MILESTONES APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS CLOSING RE 5.1.2 PW Yard Microgrid
RE 2.2 Energy Savings Retrofits
RE 4.1 Electrification Study
(Municipal + Community)
RE 5.1 Energy Management &
Storage
RE 6.1 Leverage 3CE
TR 1.1 Fleet Electrification Plan
TR 1.2 Install 35 EV Charging
Stations
TR 1.2 Accelerate transitions to
EVs
RS 7.1 SMP Implementation &
Funding Schedule
GC 3.3 Annual CAAP Report
TOP 10 EMISSIONS FORECAST
WHY NOW? PROJECT GOALS AGENDA TIMELINE PROJECT OVERVIEW ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP City of Pacific Grove PREPARED BY:
2020 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
by Sector AGENDA CONTEXT MILESTONES APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS CLOSING
Prioritization and Co-Benefit Analysis (Climate Action Tracker)
NEXT STEPS
● Receive Public
Comment
● City Council Approval
● Climate Tracker &
Documentation
● Plan Implementation
PREPARED BY:
AGENDA CONTEXT MILESTONES APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS CLOSING Thank
You!
PREPARED BY:
AGENDA CONTEXT MILESTONES APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS CLOSING Agenda No. 12 B
CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE
300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Katie Clark, Recreation Manager
MEETING DATE: April 01, 2026
SUBJECT: FY 26-27 Special Events Calendar
CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve the FY 26-27 Special Events Calendar
2. Approve 7 events as Special Events to be billed at full cost recovery rates Approve 22 events as City Sponsored Events and waive the fees for City staff support and equipment/facility usage
3. 4. Authorize pets in the park for the Pet Parade per PGMC 14.08.030 Authorize the serving of alcohol for the Pacific Grove Heritage Society Sunset Celebration and Good Old Days per PGMC 11.04.020
5. DISCUSSION
At the beginning of each calendar year, the Recreation Board reviews a list of proposed special events scheduled to occur during the upcoming fiscal year (July 1 – June 30 of the following calendar year) and makes a recommendation for City Council to approve these events as classified pursuant to City Council Policy No. 900-1. The proposed FY 26-27 Special Events Calendar has 29 events. This is 1 more than appeared on the calendar approved for the prior fiscal year. The calendar and estimated costs associated with each event can be found in the agenda attachments.
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 900-1: SPECIAL EVENTS
City Council Policy 900-1 Special Events provides clear guidance for all special events held within the City of Pacific Grove. This policy outlines the process for application submission, application review, event classification, billing, late submissions and approval by City Council. Each year the application is posted during the summer. Completed applications are due by November 30, reviewed by city staff, presented to the Recreation Board in January and then taken to City Council for final approval in February. This policy ensures that a healthy and financially feasible balance remains in place between the number of special event applications and the ability of our neighborhoods, parks, and facilities to accommodate approved events. Special events are to be classified as either:
Special Events: These are special events that require exclusive use of City property and require support from Police, Fire, or Public Works. Events in this classification will be billed at full cost recovery rates.
1. City Sponsored Events: These events include traditional events that are primarily hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, Pacific Grove Unified School District, or the City and they shall receive full City support. These events will be noted annually on the Special Events Calendar for approval by the City Council.
2. Each year the additional step of acquiring a Costal Development Permit for all events that occur in the Coastal Zone is completed prior to bringing the Special Events Calendar to City Council for approval. At their meeting on March 14, 2024, the Planning Commission approved a 3-year Costal Development Permit for special events listed on the FY 24-25 Special Events Calendar that occur within the coastal zone. At their meeting on February 13, 2025, the Planning Commission approved an amendment to this permit to include new events for FY 25-26. And at their meeting on March 12, 2026, the Planning Commission approved an amendment to the 3-year permit to include the new events for the FY 26-27. The Special Events Calednar attachment denotes the events held in the Coastal Zone.
PROPOSED CLASSIFICATIONS
Special Events (Full Cost Recovery): Events are billed at the full cost recovery rates for staff support and facility/equipment use. Most of these events consist of a variety of fundraisers, races, walks and car shows.
Special Events (Full Cost Recovery) include Celebration of our Lady of Fatima, Legends of the Autobahn, Walk 4 Epilepsy 2026, Austin Bantam Society 58th Car Show, Monterey Bay Walk & Roll to Cure ALS, Big Sur International Marathon (BSIM) Monterey Bay Half Marathon & 5K/By the Bay 3K, and the Rudolph Run 1K & 5K Walk/Run.
City Sponsored: All costs associated with these events, including staffing and equipment/facility use are proposed to be waived, with an increased emphasis of utilizing volunteers whenever possible.
City Sponsored Events include 4th of July Celebration, Youth Ambassadors Movie Night, Youth Ambassadors Dance, Pet Parade, Pacific Grove Summer Lights, National Night Out, Little Car Show, P.G. Concours Auto Rally, Walk with P.R.I.D.E., Pacific Grove Museum Night Owl, Butterfly Parade, Sunset Celebration, Butterfly Days, Croquet Tournament, Pacific Grove Home & Garden Show, Veterans Day Ceremony, Holiday Tree Lighting, Holiday Parade of Lights, Stillwell’s Holiday in the Park, Quilt Show, Good Old Days, and Walk of Remembrance.
NEW EVENT APPLICATIONS
Walk for Epilepsy 2026 will be hosted by the organization Young Adults with Epilepsy. It will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. The event will use Lovers Point Park and the portion of the Recreation Trail from Lovers Point to Berwick Park. The event will include tables for check-in, participant resources, and sponsors at Lovers Point Park, and a walk along the Recreation Trail to and from Berwick Park. The goal of the event is to provide a safe and accessible, family friendly event that raises awareness for epilepsy and provide resources. City services required will be Public Works Staff to set up parking and check the park and restrooms.
Pacific Grove Home & Garden Show will be hosted by the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce. It will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 am-4:00 pm and use Caledonia Park. The event will include experts and exhibitors for furniture and decor, window coverings and treatments, landscaping and outdoor design, flooring and renovation materials, architects and home designers, contractors and specialty trades. Admission will be free. City services required will be Public Works Staff to set up parking and check on the park and restrooms.
Monterey Bay Walk & Roll to Cure ALS will be hosted by the ALS Network. It will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. It will use Lovers Point Park and the Recreation Trail from Lovers Point to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The event will include a resource fair, entertainment, music and food in Lovers Point Park and a walk along the Recreation Trail from Lovers Point to the turn around point at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The goal of the event is to provide a safe and accessible, family friendly event for the ALS community. All funds raised support the mission of the ALS network. City services required will be Public Works Staff to set up parking and check on park and restrooms.
LATE SUBMISSION
One application was received after the November 30, 2025 deadline. This application was for the Austin Bantam Society 58th Annual Car Show and was received on February 9, 2026. Following City Council Policy 900-1, this application was received more than 150 days prior to the event date, does not conflict with other special events on the proposed calendar, and will be billed as a full cost recovery event. The application was reviewed by City staff for safety and feasibility and is being recommended for inclusion in the proposed FY 26-27 Special Events Calendar. If approved by City Council, then City staff will take the event application to Planning Commission to obtain the required amendment to the current Coastal Development Permit for this event.
The Austin Bantam Society 58th Annual Car Show will be hosted by the Austin Bantam Society. The event will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Jewell Park. This event will showcase 1930-1940 American Austin and Bantam cars as well as English Austin cars. The goal of this event is to allow a space for car owners and spectators to view a collection of cars. With instruction from City staff, cars will be loaded onto the Jewell Park grass area for spectators to view.
City services required will be Public Works Staff for loading in and out cars and to check on park and restrooms.
OPTIONS
1. Approve the Special Events calendar
2. Take no action
3. Provide alternate direction
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Each application has been reviewed by City staff for safety, feasibility, and calculation of all anticipated costs to be incurred by the City or sponsoring organization. City staff is recommending that 7 events be classified as Special Events to be billed at full cost recovery rates. The fees for City personnel, equipment usage, facility rental, and all other permitting costs will be the responsibility of the organization hosting the event. City staff is recommending 22 special events to be classified as City Sponsored Events. The fees for City personnel, including Public Works, Police, Fire and Recreation, would be subsidized by the City of Pacific Grove. The fees for equipment usage, facility rentals, and any permit charges would be waived.
The estimated staffing costs for all 29 events will be $176,136.54. Estimated staffing fees to be collected from the full-cost recovery events will be $42,333.25. And the estimated permit and usage fees to be collected from these events will be $31,530.50. This provides a total of $73,863.75 in cost recovery. In order to safely and successfully execute the 28 events listed on the proposed FY 26-27 Special Events Calendar, the City of Pacific Grove will need to subsidize an estimated $102,272.79. City staff will continue working with event organizers to lessen the City’s associated costs of these events whenever possible by utilizing volunteers and community groups.
The proposed FY 26-27 Special Events Calendar provides a lineup of events that offer many benefits to our local community. These events allow our residents and visitors a chance to enjoy a variety of activities, support local businesses and non-profit groups, and engage with each other. The total economic impact and benefits in the form of increased Transient Occupancy and Sales taxes are not known, but special events traditionally have made a positive impact on the City’s economy. Many of these events attract participants and visitors from outside the City of Pacific Grove or the Monterey Peninsula.
FOCUSED PRIORITY AREA: Not Applicable.
Attachments
FY 26-27 Special Events Calendar
FY 26-27 Special Events Calendar Cost Estimate
Written public comment
Written public comment
Written public comment
# Event Organization Day Date Time Location Coastal Zone 1 Independence Day Celebration Chamber of Commerce Saturday July 4, 2026 11:00 AM Jewell Park Yes 2 Youth Ambassadors Movie Night Youth Ambassadors Monday July 20, 2026 6:00 PM Chautauqua Hall or Community Center No 3 Youth Ambassadors Dance Youth Ambassadors Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00 PM Chautauqua Hall or Community Center No 4 Pet Parade Youth Ambassadors Friday July 24, 2026 2:00 PM Lighthouse Ave | Caledonia Park Yes 5 Pacific Grove Summer Lights Youth Ambassadors Saturday July 25, 2026 9:00 AM Lovers Point Park & Pier Yes 6 National Night Out City of Pacific Grove Tuesday August 4, 2026 5:00 PM Caledonia Park Yes 7 Celebration of Our Lady of Fatima Lady of Fatima Society Sunday August 9. 2026 1:00 PM Downtown (Lighthouse Ave) No 8 Little Car Show Marina Motorsports Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00 AM Downtown (Lighthouse Ave) No 9 Legends of the Autobahn BMW Car Club of America Thursday August 13, 2026 6:00 AM Pacific Grove Golf Links No 10 PG Concours Auto Rally PG Rotary Club Friday August 14, 2026 10:00 AM Downtown (Lighthouse Ave) No 11 Walk With P.R.I.D.E. PG P.R.I.D.E Saturday September 12, 2026 9:00 AM Recreation Trail Yes 12 Pacific Grove Museum Night Owl Pacific Grove Museum Friday September 18, 2026 6:00 PM Museum | Central Ave | Jewell Park Yes 13 Walk 4 Epilepsy 2026* Young Adults with Epilepsy Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00 AM Lover's Point Park |Recreation Trail Yes 14 Butterfly Parade PG Unified School District Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00 AM Downtown (Lighthouse Ave) No 15 Sunset Celebration PG Heritage Society Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00 PM Point Pinos Lighthouse Yes 16 Butterfly Days PG Heritage Society Sat / Sun October 3-4, 2026 8:00 AM Downtown |Chautauqua Hall | TBD No 17 Croquet Tournament PG Heritage Society Sat/Sun October 3-4, 2026 9:00 AM Caledonia Park Yes 18 Austin Bantam Society 58th Car Show* Austin Bantam Society Saturday October 10, 2026 10:00 AM Jewell Park Yes 19 Pacific Grove Home & Garden Show* Chamber of Commerce Saturday October 10, 2026 10:00 AM Caledonia Park Yes 20 Monterey Bay Walk & Roll to Cure ALS* ALS Network Saturday October 10, 2026 10:00 AM Lover's Point Park |Recreation Trail Yes 21 BSIM 3K/5K & Mty Bay Half Marathon Big Sur International Sat / Sun November 7-8, 2026 Varies Lovers Point | Ocean View Yes 22 Veterans Day Ceremony City of Pacific Grove Wednesday November 11, 2026 11:00 AM Point Pinos Lighthouse Yes 23 Holiday Tree Lighting City of Pacific Grove Monday November 30, 2026 4:30 PM Jewell Park Yes 24 Holiday Parade of Lights Chamber of Commerce Thursday December 3, 2026 6:00 PM Downtown (Lighthouse Ave) No 25 Stillwell’s Holiday in the Park Chamber of Commerce Saturday December 5, 2026 11:00 AM Caledonia Park | Chautauqua Hall Yes 26 Rudolph Run 1K & 5K Walk/Run Arthritis Research Coalition Saturday December 12, 2026 7:30 AM Lovers Point | Ocean View Blvd Yes 27 Quilt Show Monterey Peninsula Quilters Fri -Sun April 30-May 2, 2027 10:00 AM Chautauqua Hall | TBD No 28 Good Old Days Chamber of Commerce Sat-Sun May 1-2, 2027 9:00 AM Downtown | Jewell Park No/Yes 29 Walk of Remembrance Pacific Grove Museum & Quock Mui Foundation Saturday May 8, 2027 1:00 PM Central Ave | Rec Trail Yes City Sponsored - 22 Full Cost Recovery (F. C. R.) - 7 Event Name Indicates a cancelled event Event Name* Indicates new event City of Pacific Grove
FY 2026-2027 Special Events Calendar
Total Staff Costs Other Refundable Unsubsidized
EVENT NAME Hrs Costs Hrs Costs Hrs Costs Hrs Costs
1 Independence Day Celebration 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 8 $ 1,422.04 $ 1,422.04 $ 2,545.00 $ 500.00 $ 4,467.04 2 Youth Ambassadors Movie Night 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 2 $ 330.54 $ 330.54 $ 950.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,780.54 3 Youth Ambassadors Dance 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 2 $ 330.54 $ 330.54 $ 939.50 $ 500.00 $ 1,770.04 4 Pet Parade 0 $ - 0 $ - 12 $ 2,439.00 17 $ 2,859.53 $ 5,298.53 $ 971.00 $ 500.00 $ 6,769.53 5 Pacific Grove Summer Lights 0 $ - 0 $ - 66 $ 15,785.88 28 $ 5,027.08 $ 20,812.96 $ 5,863.50 $ 500.00 $ 27,176.46 6 National Night Out 0 $ - 40 $ 1,732.96 36 $ 8,610.48 20 $ 3,405.28 $ 13,748.72 $ 435.00 $ 500.00 $ 14,683.72 7 Celebration of Our Lady of Fatima 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 4 $ 661.08 $ 661.08 $ 352.00 $ - $ 1,013.08 8 Little Car Show 0 $ - 0 $ - 16 $ 3,826.88 18 $ 3,124.68 $ 6,951.56 $ 639.00 $ 500.00 $ 8,090.56 9 Legends of the Autobahn 0 $ - 0 $ - 14 $ 3,348.52 18 $ 3,024.80 $ 6,373.32 $ 853.00 $ 500.00 $ 7,726.32 10 PG Concours Auto Rally 0 $ - 0 $ - 25 $ 5,979.50 18 $ 3,124.68 $ 9,104.18 $ 639.00 $ 500.00 $ 10,243.18 11 Walk With P.R.I.D.E. 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - $ - $ 1,616.00 $ - $ 1,616.00 12 Pacific Grove Museum Night Owl 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 20 $ 3,305.40 $ 3,305.40 $ 536.00 $ 500.00 $ 4,341.40 13 Walk 4 Epilepsy 2026* 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 4 $ 661.08 $ 661.08 $ 1,456.00 $ 500.00 $ 2,617.08 14 Butterfly Parade 0 $ - 0 $ - 10 $ 2,391.80 35 $ 5,959.24 $ 8,351.04 $ 1,543.00 $ 500.00 $ 10,394.04 15 Sunset Celebration 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 2 $ 330.54 $ 330.54 $ 2,362.00 $ 500.00 $ 3,192.54 16 Butterfly Days 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 4 $ 661.08 $ 661.08 $ 2,486.00 $ 500.00 $ 3,647.08 17 Croquet Tournament 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - $ - $ 2,092.00 $ - $ 2,092.00 18 Austin Bantam Society 58th Car Show* 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 3 $ 495.81 $ 495.81 $ 2,008.00 $ - $ 2,503.81 19 Pacific Grove Home & Garden Show* 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 5 $ 826.35 $ 826.35 $ 1,483.00 $ 500.00 $ 2,809.35 20 Monterey Bay Walk & Roll to Cure ALS* 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 4 $ 661.08 $ 661.08 $ 6,659.00 $ 500.00 $ 7,820.08 21 BSIM 3K/5K & Mty Bay Half Marathon 0 $ - 0 $ - 44 $ 10,523.92 39 $ 6,795.11 $ 17,319.03 $ 11,438.50 $ 500.00 $ 29,257.53 22 Veterans Day Ceremony 0 $ - 0 $ - 2 $ 330.54 0 $ - $ 330.54 $ - $ - $ 330.54 23 Holiday Tree Lighting 0 $ - 40 $ 1,676.80 0 $ - 15 $ 2,603.90 $ 4,280.70 $ - $ - $ 4,280.70 24 Holiday Parade of Lights 0 $ - 0 $ - 14 $ 3,348.52 38 $ 6,480.02 $ 9,828.54 $ 3,815.00 $ 500.00 $ 14,143.54 25 Stillwell’s Holiday in the Park 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 6 $ 991.62 $ 991.62 $ 1,550.00 $ 500.00 $ 3,041.62 26 Rudolph Run 1K & 5K Walk/Run 0 $ - 0 $ - 24 $ 5,740.32 62 $ 10,421.53 $ 16,161.85 $ 8,764.00 $ 500.00 $ 25,425.85 27 Quilt Show 0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 8 $ 1,322.16 $ 1,322.16 $ 3,902.00 $ 500.00 $ 5,724.16 28 Good Old Days 0 $ - 0 $ - 110 $ 26,309.80 96 $ 16,764.84 $ 43,074.64 $ 4,645.00 $ 500.00 $ 48,219.64 29 Walk of Remembrance 0 $ - 0 $ - 6 $ 1,435.08 6 $ 1,066.53 $ 2,501.61 $ 389.00 $ 500.00 $ 3,390.61 Totals $ 176,136.54 $ 70,931.50 $ 11,500.00
City Sponsored = 22 Events
Full Cost Recovery = 7 Events Total Staffing Costs* $ (176,136.54) Full Cost Recovery Staffing* $ 42,333.25
*All estimates are based on projected hours & resources required for the application submitted by event organizers. Full Cost Recovery Fees* $ 31,530.50 *Final cost may vary and will reflect actual hours and resources required during event. Total Net Loss** $ (102,272.79) *Staff cost estimates are based on Fully Burdened Rates for FY 25-26, actual cost & billing will use FBR FY 26-27. **Model reflects amount to be subsidized by the City with approval of proposed City Sponsored Events.
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Council Meeting 12. B. Special Events. Austin Bantam Car Show From [email protected] <[email protected]>
Date Sat 3/28/2026 10:49 AM
To City Council Members <[email protected]>; Alex J. Lorca <[email protected]> Cc [email protected] <[email protected]>; Daniel Gho <[email protected]>; Katie Clark <[email protected]>
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of the City of Pacific Grove email system -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] Dear Council Members…
The purpose of my email is to shed some light on the above event.
The event is the brainchild of Traffic Commissioner Dr. Tony Greenig, who developed & owned the Inn at 213 17-Mile Drive.
It was held in PG at Jewell Park in 2011 & 2017. When I worked at the chamber of commerce, I received several compliments
from the park neighbors as well as the Mayor & Council Members. Due to its historic nature, the event fits very well with PG’s
brand.
More importantly, the entire group stayed at the Seabreeze Inn or Pacific Gardens Inn when they were in PG in the past. Lunch at
the park, was catered by Goodies, & group dinner was at Fandango. Overall, it is a very low impact event with great benefits for PG
Thank you Recreation Department Staff for recommending approval of the event, I hope that the City Council will permit holding it
in town.
All the best
Moe Ammar
Business Consultant
718 Sunset Dr.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
831-402-4490
New Email: [email protected]
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AGENDA ITEM #12B...AUSTIN BANTAM SOCIETY 58TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW...? From Inge Lorentzen Daumer <[email protected]>
Date Tue 3/31/2026 12:17 PM
To City Council Members <[email protected]>; Katie Clark <[email protected]> [NOTICE: This message originated outside of the City of Pacific Grove email system -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] Dear Mayor, Council, City Staff,
Some major information lacking in this item is the questions of street closures/detours, length of time for set-up and tear-down, impact on Library, etc... (map)?
I understand that PW and PSafety have "signed-off" on this, and that it will have another review at the Planning Commission for CDP inclusion, but more information should have been provided!
Thank you for your consideration,
Inge Lorentzen Daumer
"The Austin Bantam Society 58th Annual Car Show will be hosted by the Austin Bantam Society. The event will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Jewell Park. This event will showcase 1930-1940 American Austin and Bantam cars as well as English Austin cars. The goal of this event is to allow a space for car owners and spectators to view a collection of cars. With instruction from City staff, cars will be loaded onto the Jewell Park grass area for spectators to view. City services required will be Public Works Staff for loading in and out cars and to check on park and restrooms. "
FY 2026-2027
Special Events
Calendar
City of Pacific Grove
City Council
April 1, 2026
City Council Policy 900-1
• Special Events
• Policy outlines the process for application submission, event classification, billing, and approval by City Council
• Special Events Calendar runs on a fiscal year cycle (July 1-June 30) • Completed applications due November 30th
• Applications reviewed by City Staff
• Presented to Recreation Board in January, City Council for approval in February • Additional Step
• March 14, 2024 - Planning Commission approved a 3-year Coastal Development Permit • Permit covers events on the FY 24-25 Calendar
• February 13, 2025 - amendment approved to include new events for FY 25-26 • March 12, 2026 – amendment approved to include new events for FY 26-27 City Council Policy 900-1
• Event Classification
• Special Events: require exclusive use of City property and support from Police, Fire or Public Works. Events are billed at full cost recovery rates for City staff support and facility/equipment use.
• City Sponsored Events: include traditional events that are primarily hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, the School District, or the City. All costs associated with these events including city staff and equipment/facility use are waived.
FY 26/27 Special Events Calendar
• Proposed Calendar
• Proposed FY 26-27 Special Events Calendar has 29 events • Recommendations for 22 City Sponsored & 7 Full Cost Recovery • Proposed calendar and estimated costs have been included as agenda attachments • Proposed Classifications – Full Cost Recovery Events
• Celebration of our Lady of Fatima
• Legends of the Autobahn
• Austin Bantam Society 58th Car Show*
• Walk for Epilepsy 2026*
• Monterey Bay Walk & Roll to Cure ALS*
• BSIM Monterey Bay Half Marathon & 3K/5K
• Rudolph Run 1K & 5K Walk/Run
FY 26/27 Special Events Calendar
• Proposed Classifications – City Sponsored Events
• 4th of July Celebration
• Youth Ambassadors Movie Night
• Youth Ambassadors Dance
• Pet Parade
• Pacific Grove Summer Lights
• National Night Out
• Little Car Show
• P.G. Concours Auto Rally
• PGUSD Walk with P.R.I.D.E
• PG Museum Night Owl
• PGUSD Butterfly Parade
• Sunset Celebration
• Butterfly Days
• Croquet Tournament
• Pacific Grove Home & Garden Show*
• Veterans Day Ceremony
• Holiday Tree Lighting
• Holiday Parade of Lights
• Stillwell’s Holiday in the Park
• Quilt Show
• Good Old Days
• Walk of Remembrance
FY 26/27 Special Events Calendar
• New Applications – Walk for Epilepsy 2026
• Hosted by the organization - Young Adults with Epilepsy • Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
• Lovers Point Park and the Recreation Trail from Lovers Point to Berwick Park • Will include participant resources and sponsors tables at Lovers Point Park • A walk along the Recreation Trail
• Goal – to provide a safe and accessible, family-friendly event that raises awareness about epilepsy and provide resources to participants
• City services required will be Public Works Staff to set up parking and check the park and restrooms
FY 26/27 Special Events Calendar
• New Applications – Pacific Grove Home & Garden Show
• Hosted by the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce
• Saturday, October 10, from 10:00 am-4:00 pm at Caledonia Park • Will include exhibitors for furniture and decor, window treatments, landscaping and outdoor design, flooring and renovation materials, architects and home designers, contractors, and specialty trades
• Admission will be free
• City services required will be Public Works Staff to set up parking and check on the park and restrooms
FY 26/27 Special Events Calendar
• New Applications – Austin Bantam Society 58th Car Show • Hosted by the Austin Bantam Society
• Saturday, October 10, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Jewell Park • Showcase 1930-1940 American Austin & Bantam Cars, English Austin Cars • City services required will be Public Works Staff to monitor loading in and out of cars and check park restroom and trash
• Late application – it meets requirements per City Council Policy 900-1 – submitted more than 150 days prior to the event, does not conflict with other events on the proposed calendar, will be billed as a full-cost recovery event
• If approved, staff will work with Planning Commission to obtain the required amendment to the current Costal Development Permit
FY 26/27 Special Events Calendar
• New Applications – Monterey Bay Walk & Roll to Cure ALS • Hosted by the ALS Network
• Saturday, October 10, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm
• Lovers Point Park and Recreation Trail from Lovers Point to the Monterey Bay Aquarium • Will include a resource fair, entertainment, music and food at Lovers Point Park • And a walk along the Recreation Trail
• Goal – to provide a safe and accessible, family-friendly event for the ALS community • All funds raised support the mission of the ALS network • City services required will be Public Works Staff to set up parking and check on the park and restrooms
Fiscal Impact
• All estimates based on projected hours & resources required • Final cost may vary and will reflect actual hours and resources used during the event • Staff cost estimates are based on Fully Burdened Rates for FY 25-26 • Actual cost & billing will use FBR FY 26-27
• **Estimate reflect amount to be subsidized by the City with approval of calendar Total Staffing Costs ($176,136.54)
Full Cost Recovery Staff Fees $42,333.25
Full Cost Recovery Fees $31,530.50
Total Cost to City** ($102,272.79)
Estimated Costs
Recommendations
1. Approve the FY 26-27 Special Events Calendar
2. Approve 7 proposed events as Special Events to be billed at full cost recovery rates
3. Approve 22 proposed events as City Sponsored Events and waive the fees for City staff support and equipment/facility usage
4. Authorize pets in the park for the Pet Parade per PGMC 14.08.030
5. Authorize the serving alcohol for the Pacific Grove Heritage Society Sunset Celebration and Good Old Days per PGMC 11.04.020
Questions?