MINUTES
JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
City Council Regular Meeting - Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5:30 PM
As allowed by Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting was conducted in person and by teleconference.
Mayor Carbone called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Staff:
Mayor Carbone
Vice Mayor Blackwelder
Councilmember Adams
Councilmember Diaz
Vacant
Vibeke Norgaard, City Manager
Anthony Amara, City Attorney
Mark Parker, Public Works Manager
Nick Mcilroy, Planning Manager
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Blackwelder led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY MANAGER Mayor Carbone announced:
• She was interviewed by KSBW this morning regarding the new Marriott Hotel. The story is scheduled to air later this evening.
• The official grand opening of the Marriott Hotel will take place tomorrow, January 21st, at 4:30 p.m.
• In December 2025, the Chief and the Mayor helped organize a conference in Monterey for officers to receive POST-certified training on MMIP issues. Several individuals were interviewed regarding the conference and training, including Chief Borges of Seaside, and a substantial article was published. Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of the article may contact the Mayor.
City Manager Vibeke Norgaard announced:
• At the next City Council meeting the Council will hear presentations from applicants interested in being appointed to the City Council vacancy. The application deadline has passed, and three applications were received_.
• Restitution has been received in connection with a streetlight that was struck and damaged by a driver.
1 • Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) completed work on Playa and California on January 18, 2026.
• Chief Honda and Administrative Services Manager Audrey Cray observed a couple living in their vehicle. Ms. Cray, who volunteers with All In Monterey, assisted in transporting the couple to the Kindness Closet, where they were provided clothing and connected with temporary housing resources.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
Public comment received from Brian Clark, Todd Sheller, and Luke Kilpatrick.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public comment received from Brian Clark.
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Blackwelder and seconded by Councilmember Adams, Council voted 4-0, one seat vacant, to approve the Consent Calendar.
SA. Approved the City Council Special Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes for October 21, 2025.
58. Approved Resolution SC 26-01 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Talking Walls for Mural Curator Services.
SC. Approved Resolution SC 26-02 amending a Professional Service Agreement with EMC Planning Group to include additional funding from the second MBARD CAMP Grant (25-13) for planning and design of the Sand City Multi-Use Commuter Trail.
5D. Accepted the City/Successor Agency Financial Report from December 2025.
6. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled.
7. PRESENTATION
7 A. Receive a Presentation on the New City of Sand City Website: Kris Arden, EMC Public comment received from Luke Kilpatrick and Tom Jacobson.
No action taken. Council received a presentation on the new City of Sand City website from Kris Arden, EMC.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9A. Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Three (3) City Vehicles and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Necessary Documents 2 Public comment received from Luke Kilpatrick and Brian Clark.
Upon motion by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Adams, Council voted 4-0, one seat vacant, to approve Resolution SC 26-03 authorizing the purchase of three (3) city vehicles and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
98. Approve a Resolution Accepting a $200,000 Grant from the Monterey Bay Air Resources District and Authorizing the Expenditure of an Additional $501,809.70 for the Purchase of a RA VO RS-ESeries Electric Compact Electric Street Sweeper Public comment received from Luke Kilpatrick.
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Blackwelder and seconded by Councilmember Adams, Council voted 4-0, one seat vacant to approve Resolution SC 26-04 accepting a $200,000 grant from the Monterey Bay Air Resources District and authorizing the expenditure of an additional $501,809.70 for the purchase of a RA VO R5-ESeries electric compact street sweeper.
9C. Approve a Resolution Declaring Certain City-Owned Real Property as Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to Government Code Section 54221 (f)( 1 )(B ).
Due to a conflict of interest, those residing within 500 feet of 501 Ortiz Avenue, Vice Mayor Blackwelder and Councilmember Diaz, a straw draw was conducted to establish a quorum by random selection. Councilmember Diaz name was selected to recuse.
Due to a conflict of interest involving Councilmembers residing within 500 feet of 501 Ortiz Avenue, Vice Mayor Blackwelder and Councilmember Diaz participated in a random straw draw to establish a quorum. Councilmernber Diaz's name was selected, and she recused herself from the item.
Public comment received from Brian Clark and Kim Scudder.
Upon motion by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Vice Mayor Blackwelder, Council voted 3-0-1, with Councilmember Diaz recused and one seat vacant, to approve Resolution SC 26-05 declaring certain City-owned real property exempt surplus land pursuant to Government Code Section 54221 (f)(1 )(B).
90. Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with EMC Planning Group, Inc. for the Preparation of a Comprehensive General Plan Update
Public comment received from Brian Clark
Upon motion by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Adams, Council voted 4-0, one seat vacant Council to approve Resolution SC 26-06 authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with EMC 3 Planning Group, Inc. for the preparation of a comprehensive general plan update.
10. COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBERS ON ITEMS OF INTEREST TO SAND CITY No comments.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:00 PM.
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