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JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
City Council Regular Meeting - Tuesday, July 7, 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 5:52 PM.
City Clerk Lindstrom conducted the roll call.
1. ROLLCALL
Present:
Staff:
Mayor Carbone
Councilmember Adams
Councilmember Diaz
Councilmember Scudder
Vacant
City Manager Vibeke Norgaard
City Attorney Adam Lindgren
Police Chief David Honda
Fire Division Chief Justin Cooper
City Clerk Kerry Lindstrom
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Adams led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY MANAGER Mayor Carbone announced:
• Copies of the Mayor's Report were made available to the public. • The Monterey Bay Air Resources District approved rate increases due to the battery fire in Moss Landing, including a new category of fees for incident response to recover the costs of staff resources,and materials.
• The Seaside Groundwater Basin Watermaster Board of Directors approved the revised Water Year 2026 "Declaration of No Artificial Replenishment Water Available."
• The Monterey Bay Area Governments approved the Final 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Susta.inable Communities Strategy and Final Environmental Impact Report.
• Monterey One Water passed resolutions to attach liens for delinquent sewer charges, establish sewer usage rates for FY 2026-27, and establish a Residential Low Use Variance Program for FY 2026-27.
City Manager Vibeke Norgaard announced:
• The West End Festival is moving forward and is scheduled for August 22-23, 2026. • On July 11, 2026, the Marriott Lido Stage will host a West End Festival-related event. Members of the public will have an opportunity to help paint the backdrop for 1 the Redwood Stage.
• The West End Committee will meet on July 15, 2026.
• The Art Committee met on June 11, 2026, to review artists' work and selected three artists to prepare renderings for consideration by the City Council for the large commissioned artwork at the Graniterock Batch Plant.
• The Sand City Newsletter is now available.
• City staff met with the City of Seaside regarding Exotics on Broadway, scheduled for August 15, 2026. Seaside will close Del Monte Boulevard between Playa Avenue and Contra Costa Street. Staff is reviewing the traffic control plans. • Sand City's new police officer, Jeffery Andoy, will be sworn in on July 9, 2026. • Monterey Fire was placed on the 2026 Fire Risk Reduction Communities list in recognition of its efforts to reduce fire hazards. This designation could result in lower insurance premiums for some residents.
• Monterey-Salinas Transit will begin night work on July 6, 2026, and the work will be ongoing.
City Attorney Adam Lindgren announced:
• The City Attorney's Office is actively working on trail and development issues and is monitoring AB 1821 regarding the Public Records Act.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
Public comment received from Holger Englert and Sean Lester.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
No public comment received.
Upon motion by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Adams, Council voted 4-0, one seat vacant, to approve the Consent Calendar. 5A. Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes for April 21, 2026, the Regular Meeting Minutes for May 19, 2026, and the Special and Regular Meeting Minutes for June 2, 2026.
58. Approved Resolution SC 26-43 ratifying appointments to various local and regional agencies and boards effective July 7, 2026.
5C. Approved Resolution SC 26-44 recognizing the enduring legacy of Mel Mason, LCSW, Clinical Director, on the occasion of a special dedication ceremony celebrating his extraordinary leadership and service.
5D. Approved support for Mothers Against Drunk Driving Illuminate Red MADD Campaign.
5E. Approved Resolution SC 26-45 supporting the Pilot Rail Service Connecting Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area for the Summer 2028 Olympics. 5F. Approved Resolution SC 26-46 authorizing the City Manager to submit a Census Tract Nomination to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz) for the Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program. 2 5G. Adopt Ordinance SC 26-01 approving a development agreement between the City of Sand City and New Dawn Equity Partners, LLC for the Monterey Bay Shores Resort.
5H. Approve Resolution SC 26-47 authorizing an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between ReGen Monterey and its member agencies regarding assistance with compliance with California Senate Bill 1383.
51. Approve Resolution SC 26-48 certifying compliance with State law with respect to the levying of general and special taxes, assessments, and property-related fees and charges.
5J. Accepted the City/Successor Agency financial report from May2026.
6. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled.
7. PRESENTATION
7 A. County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management - Purpose and Emergency Operations Presentation
No public comment received.
Received the County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management - purpose and emergency operations presentation.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9A. Approve a Resolution Declaring a Vacancy on the City Council of Sand City Public comment received from Luke Kilpatrick.
Upon motion by Councilmember Scudder and seconded by Councilmember Diaz, Council voted 4-0, one seat vacant, to leave the seat vacant until the upcoming November election, allowing the electors to determine representation through the election process.
Upon motion by Councilmember Scudder and seconded by Councilmember Diaz, Council voted 4-0, one seat vacant, to approve Resolution SC 26-49 declaring a vacancy on the City Council of Sand City.
9B. Approve a Resolution Selecting City Council Member Marilee Diaz as Vice Mayor Public comment received by Luke Kilpatrick.
3 Upon motion by Councilmember Adams and seconded by Councilmember Scudder, Council voted 4-0, one seat vacant, to approve Resolution SC 26-50 selecting City Councilmember Marilee Diaz as Vice Mayor. 9C. Receive and Discuss the General Plan Update Overview and Community Engagement Plan
No public comment received.
No action taken, Council received and discussed the General Plan Update Overview and Community Engagement Plan.
9D. Approve a Resolution to Adopt the City Emergency Operations Plan Revision 2.0 No public comment received.
Upon motion by Councilmember Adams and seconded by Councilmember Scudder, Council voted 4-0, one seat vacant, to approve Resolution SC 26-51 to adopt the City Emergency Operations Plan Revision 2.0.
10. COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBERS ON ITEMS OF INTEREST TO SAND CITY Councilmember Scudder thanked Nick Mcilroy and Audrey Cray for taking the time to explain the General Plan and for providing copies of the Parking Plan and Vibrancy Plan.
Councilmember Scudder also mentioned she joined CERT on July 4th in Monterey.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Council adj urned the meeting at 8:37 PM.
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