CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
5:30 PM
1 AGENDA
JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
City Council Regular Meeting - Tuesday, September 1, 2026 5:30 PM
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON, IS COMPLIANT WITH ASSEMBLY BILL (“AB”) 2449, SIGNED INTO LAW ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, WHICH AMENDS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR PUBLIC
AGENCIES TO CONTINUE TO HOLD VIRTUAL MEETINGS AND REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT (GOV. CODE §§ 54950 ET SEQ.).
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2 1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY MANAGER
4. COMMUNICATIONS
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Agenda consists of routine items for which City Council approval can be taken with a single motion and vote. A Council member may request that any item be placed on the Regular Agenda for separate consideration.
5A. Approve a Resolution Recognizing September 2026 as National Recovery Month Mayor's Memo
Resolution
5B. Approve a Resolution Amending Appendix "A" to the City of Sand City's Conflict of Interest Code Set Forth in Chapter 2.20 of the Sand City Municipal Code Staff Report
Resolution
2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice
Appendix A
5C. Recap of the General Plan Update 2050 Guiding Principles Workshop Staff Report
GPU Guiding Principles Presentation
6. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
7. PRESENTATION
7A. Receive a Recap of the West End Celebration 2026 from West End Coordinator Nadja DeMaeseneer
8. PUBLIC HEARING
9. NEW BUSINESS
9A. Approve a Resolution Honoring Vice Mayor Jerry Blackwelder for his Distinguished Service and Congratulating him on his Retirement Mayor's Memo
3 Resolution
9B. Approve a Resolution Allocating up to 0.085 Acre-Feet per Year of Water to the Catalina Lofts Located at 401 Elder Avenue (APNs 011-231-001, 011-231-002, 011-231-015, 011-231-017) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Necessary Documents
Staff Report
Resolution
Water Demand Calculations
Site Plan
9C. Consideration and Approval for the Cancellation of the November 17, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
10. COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBERS ON ITEMS OF INTEREST TO SAND CITY
11. CLOSED SESSION
11A. Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: The 100-foot former Transportation Agency for Monterey County right-of-way within the limits of the City of Sand City, between Contra Costa and Playa; City negotiators: City Manager Vibeke Norgaard, City Attorney Adam Lindgren; Negotiating parties: Transportation Agency for Monterey County; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
11B.
Re-adjourn to Open Session to report any action taken at the conclusion of Closed Session in accordance with California Government Code section 54957.1.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The current agenda is available in PDF format on our website at:
www.sandcity.org
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4 AGENDA ITEM
5A.
Approve a Resolution Recognizing
September 2026 as National Recovery
Month
5 Memo
To: City Council of Sand City
From: Mary Ann Carbone, Mayor
Date: September 1, 2026
Re: Mayor’s Proclamations-Resolutions
This is a request for your consideration and approval of the attached resolution listed below:
September 2026 National Recovery Month
6 CITY OF SAND CITY
RESOLUTION SC 26-___, 2026
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAND CITY
RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH
WHEREAS, September is observed across the nation as National Recovery Month; and WHEREAS, the impact of mental and substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders is apparent in our local community, and a great number of Monterey Peninsula residents are affected by these conditions. About 2 million Californians met the criteria for substance use disorder; and
WHEREAS, mental and substance use disorders, including co-occurring disorders affect all communities nationwide, but with commitment and support, people with these disorders can achieve healthy lifestyles and lead rewarding lives in recovery. By seeking help, people who experience mental and substance use disorders and cooccurring disorders can embark on a new path toward improved health and overall wellness. Community Human Services and Sun Street Centers provides the community with the resources to begin and continue their recovery; and WHEREAS, through Recovery Month, people become more aware and able to recognize the signs of mental and substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders and encourage people in need of treatment and recovery services to seek help.
Managing the effects of these conditions helps individuals achieve healthy lifestyles, both physically and emotionally; and
WHEREAS, the Recovery Month observance continues to work to improve the lives of those affected by mental and substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders by raising awareness of these disorders and educating communities about the effective treatment and recovery services that are available. Community Human Services and Sun Street Centers also educate individuals to prevent substance use disorders from happening. For the above reasons, the City of Sand City asks their citizens to join with Community Human Services and Sun Street Centers in celebrating this September as National Recovery Month; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Sand City, hereby proclaim that September 2026 will be recognized in the City of Sand City as National Recovery Month. In doing so, call upon our community to observe this month with compelling programs and events that support this year’s observance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sand City this ___, day of _____, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
7 APPROVED:
__________________________
Mary Ann Carbone, Mayor
ATTEST:
DATED: ____________________
___________________________
Kerry Lindstrom, City Clerk
8 AGENDA ITEM
5B.
Approve a Resolution Amending Appendix
"A" to the City of Sand City's Conflict of
Interest Code Set Forth in Chapter 2.20 of
the Sand City Municipal Code
9 City of Sand City
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kerry Lindstrom, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Biennial Review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and Consideration of Amendment
DATE: September 1, 2026
_______________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The Political Reform Act requires every local governmental agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code biennially and to amend the code when circumstances change, such as when new positions are created or the duties of existing positions change. Cal. Gov.
Code §87306, 87306.5. A notice must be submitted to the reviewing body no later than October 1st of each year, indicating whether or not an amendment is necessary.
The Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov. Code §81000 et seq.) prohibits a public official from using his or her official position to influence a governmental decision in which he or she had a financial interest. Every state and local agency must adopt a Conflict of Interest code that identifies all officials and employees within the agency who make governmental decisions based on the positions they hold. The individuals in the designated positions must disclose their financial interests as specified in the agency’s conflict of interest code.
To assist in identifying potential conflicts of interests, the law requires public officials and employees in designated positions in a Conflict of Interest code to report their financial interests on a form called Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). The Conflict of Interest codes and the Form 700 are fundamental tools in ensuring that officials are acting in the public’s best interest and not their own.
It is legally required that an agency’s conflict of interest code reflects the current structure of the agency and properly identifies all officials and employees who should be filing a Form 700. To ensure that the codes remain current and accurate, each local agency is required to review its Conflict of Interest code in even numbered years. The code reviewing body for the City of Sand City is the City Council. (SCMC 2.20.060). The City’s Conflict of Interest code was last reviewed in August, 2024. In 2014, the Code was updated by ordinance giving the Council the ability to approve future amendments by resolution.
City Staff has reviewed the previous notice along with the disclosure categories for the designated positions and determined that an amendment was needed. The changes incorporated include an update to the current job titles and further deleting those titles that are presently no longer relevant to accurately reflect the City’s current structure. Staff’s 10 proposed amendments to Appendix A to the Conflict of Interest code are attached to this staff report at Attachment 1.
CEQA:
This action does not constitute a "project" as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines section 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact is anticipated with the biennial review of the Conflict of Interest code.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Council approve the attached resolution amending Appendix A to Chapter 2.20 of the Sand City Municipal Code regarding identification of designated employees and disclosure categories.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice
2. Resolution
3. Appendix A
11 CITY OF SAND CITY
RESOLUTION SC ____, 2026
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAND CITY AMENDING APPENDIX “A” TO THE CITY OF SAND CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 2.20 OF THE SAND CITY MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act of 1974, Government Code Section 81000 et.seq, requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate Conflict of Interest Codes; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.20 of the Sand City Municipal Code incorporates by reference the Conflict of Interest Code adopted by the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and set forth at 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730; and
WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act, Cal. Gov. Code section 81000 et seq., authorizes the City of Sand City (“City”) to determine and designate positions required to file Statements of Economic Interest; and
WHEREAS, Appendix A to Chapter 2.20 of the Sand City Municipal Code (“Appendix A”) contains a list of designated positions of officials, committee members, and employees of the City of Sand City who are required to file financial disclosure forms under the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and sets forth the disclosure category for each such official, committee member, and employee; and
WHEREAS, Appendix A should be amended to reflect current staff positions in Sand City; and
WHEREAS, Sand City Municipal Code section 2.20.60 provides that Appendix A to Chapter 2.20 may be revised by Resolution of the City Council of Sand City; and WHEREAS, this action does not constitute a "project" as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines section 15378, as it has no potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sand City that:
1. Appendix “A” to Chapter 2.20 is hereby amended in its entirety as outlined in Attachment 1 to this resolution.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to update Appendix A to Chapter 2.20 in accordance with this resolution.
3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to sign and verify the 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice, Attachment 2.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sand City this ___ day of _____, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
12 Sand City Resolution SC 22-72, 2022
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
____________________________
Mary Ann Carbone, Mayor
ATTEST:
DATED: _____________________
____________________________
Kerry Lindstrom, City Clerk
13 www.fppc.ca.gov
FPPC Advice: [email protected] (866.275.3772)
2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice
Name of Agency:
Mailing Address:
Contact Person: Phone No.
Email: Alternate Email:
Accurate disclosure is essential to monitor whether officials have conflicts of interest and to help ensure public trust in government. The biennial review examines current programs to ensure that the agency’s code includes disclosure by those agency officials who make or participate in making governmental decisions.
This agency has reviewed its conflict of interest code and has determined that (check one BOX):
An amendment is required. The following amendments are necessary:
(Check all that apply.)
Include new positions
Revise disclosure categories
Revise the titles of existing positions
Delete titles of positions that have been abolished and/or positions that no longer make or participate in making governmental decisions
Other (describe)
The code is currently under review by the code reviewing body.
No amendment is required. (If your code is over five years old, amendments may be necessary.)
Verification (to be completed if no amendment is required) This agency’s code accurately designates all positions that make or participate in the making of governmental decisions. The disclosure assigned to those positions accurately requires that all investments, business positions, interests in real property, and sources of income that may foreseeably be affected materially by the decisions made by those holding designated positions are reported. The code includes all other provisions required by Government Code Section 87302.
__________________________________________ _________________________ Signature of Chief Executive Officer Date
All agencies must complete and return this notice regardless of how recently your code was approved or amended. Please return this notice no later than October 1, 2026, or by the date specified by your agency, if earlier, to:
(PLACE RETURN ADDRESS OF CODE REVIEWING BODY HERE)
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO THE FPPC.
14 2 Attachment 1:1 Supp 1, Sep 2025
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
2 Attachment 1
APPENDIX “A”
City of Sand City
Conflict of Interest Code - 20264 Update
LIST OF DESIGNATED POSITIONS
August 20, 2024September 1, 2026
POSITION DISCLOSURE
CATEGORY
Mayor and Council Members 2,4
City Manager 2,4
City Attorney 2,4
Department: Administration
City Clerk 1
Accounting Technician 1
Art Committee Members 1
Consultants* 1
Finance Manager 1
Risk Manager/Human ResourcesAdministrative Services
Manager
Department: Planning & Inspection
Director of Community DevelopmentPlanning Manager 1
Building Official 1
Assistant Planner 1
City Planner 1
Consultants* 1
Design Review Committee (DRC) Members 1
Department: Police
Police Chief 1
Police Sergeant 1
Police Records Administrative Analyst 1
Police Commander 1
Department: Public Works
Public Works Manager 1
Public Works City Engineer 1
Consultants* 1
* Consultants shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the Code subject to the following limitations:
15 2 Attachment 1:2 Supp 1, Sep 2025
SAND CITY CODE
The City Manager or designee may determine in writing that a particular consultant although a “designated position” is hired to perform a range of duties that are limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Suchwritten determination, identifiable through FPPC Form 805 (Agency Report of Consultants), shall include a description of the consultant’s firm name, address and brief description of the general purpose of the contract, and based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The City Manager or designee’s determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as the Conflict of Interest Code. (Res. 24-58, adopted 8/20/24, Res. 22-72 §1, adopted 9/20/22; Res. 20-60 §1, adopted 9/1/20; Ord. 19-01 §2; Res. 18-84, adopted 9/18/18)
16 AGENDA ITEM
5C.
Recap of the General Plan Update 2050
Guiding Principles Workshop
17 City of Sand City
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nick McIlroy, AICP, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Recap of the General Plan Update 2050 Guiding Principles Workshop DATE: September 1, 2026
_______________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND:
The Sand City 2050 General Plan Update built upon recent planning efforts to draft the Guiding Principles that reflect priorities identified through those plans and prior community input. The Guiding Principles will help direct the City's long-term vision, policies, and future growth. As part of the General Plan Update process, the City held a public workshop to seek community participation and feedback to refine and strengthen the draft Guiding Principles.
Workshop: General Plan Update 2050 Guiding Principles Workshop Date/Time: August 26, 2026, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers
Project Website: https://sandcity.org/2050gpu/
WORKSHOP SUMMARY
Staff gave an interactive two-hour presentation on the draft Guiding Principles as part of the project's public outreach. The Mayor and three City Council members, along with four members of the public, provided feedback on the draft principles.
CEQA:
This action does not constitute a "project" as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines section 15378.
RECOMMENDATION:
This is an informational item only. No Council action is required. Staff will bring the final Guiding Principles back to the City Council for review and approval at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. GPU Guiding Principles Presentation
18 General Plan Update 2050
CITY OF SAND CITY
WORKSHOP #1 COMMUNITY VISIONING SESSION AUGUST 26, 2026 Vibeke Norgaard, JD, City Manager
Nick McIlroy, AICP, Planning Manager
Brian Foucht, AICP, EMC Planning Group
SAND CITY
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE 2050
EMC PLANNING GROUP INC.
A LAND USE PLANNING & DESIGN FIRM
19 Workshop
Purpose
• Review Recent Planning Efforts • Discuss Proposed Draft Guiding Principles
• Refine the Community Vision • Identify Next Steps
20 Community Visioning – Why we’re here
The General Plan Update’s Guiding Principles
will anchor the community’s vision and future
policy direction.
21 Recent Plans as a Starting Point
These plans helped identify recurring community priorities, and provide a starting point for developing Guiding Principals for the General Plan Update.
Vibrancy Plan Community identity, West End vitality, public realm, arts/culture, business environment
Sustainable Transportation
Plan Walking, biking, transit, safety, connectivity, circulation choices West End Parking Plan Parking management, business access, visitor access, shared use, truck/loading needs
Housing Element Housing opportunity sites, infill development, affordability, fair housing resources
22 From Prior Input to Draft Guiding Principles
The draft principles translate recurring community driven themes into a General Plan vision framework.
Community Input
Input and themes gathered
through recent planning
efforts
Draft Principles
Starting point for General
Plan vision and alternatives
Workshop Refinement
Confirm, revise, add, or
clarify community priorities
for the 2050 General Plan
Update
Prior Plans
Vibrancy Plan
Transportation Plan
West End Parking Plan
Housing Element
23 How to Review the Draft Guiding Principles
The principles are intended to guide future choices, not resolve every policy question today.
Ask yourself:
• Do the proposed draft Guiding Principles reflect Sand City’s long-term vision? • Do they reflect Sand City’s small size, coastal location, and desires for future land use and development?
• Do they appropriately balance housing, business vitality, mobility, parking, and environmental priorities?
• What should be revised, clarified, added, or removed before the principles guide General Plan land use alternatives, policies, and programs?
24 10 Guiding Principles
1. Foster a Vibrant Mixed-Use Community
2. Celebrate Sand City’s Arts and Creative Identity
3. Expand a Diverse Mix of Housing Types and Affordable Housing Opportunities
4. Create a Safe and Connected Multimodal Transportation Network
5. Support Walkability and Livable Neighborhoods
6. Protect Coastal Resources and Expand Public Access
7. Sustain and Strengthen Sand City's Retail and Commercial Hub
8. Honor Sand City’s Industrial Heritage While Nurturing the West End’s Evolution
9. Manage Parking Strategically to Support a Growing District
10. Promote Sustainable and Livable Development
25 Proposed Guiding Principle
1. Foster a Vibrant Mixed-Use Community
Support the continued evolution of Sand City as a vibrant mixed-use community that integrates residential, commercial, arts, entertainment, and visitor-serving uses, particularly in the West End and other key activity areas.
26 Proposed Guiding Principle
2. Celebrate Sand City’s Arts and Creative Identity
Preserve and strengthen Sand City’s distinctive identity as an arts-centered and maker-oriented community by supporting artists, creative businesses, maker spaces, public art, and opportunities for live/work spaces and cultural activity. 27 Proposed Guiding Principle
3. Expand A Diverse Mix of Housing Types and Affordable Housing Opportunities
Promote the development of a broader range of housing
types—including apartments, townhomes, accessory
dwelling units, live/work units, and senior housing—to
increase housing supply, improve affordability, and
accommodate households of different incomes and life
stages.
28 Proposed Guiding Principle
4. Create a Safe and Connected Multimodal Transportation Network
Enhance walking, bicycling, transit, and vehicular
connections within Sand City and to surrounding
communities, to improve safety, accessibility, and mobility for residents, workers, and visitors.
29 Proposed Guiding Principle
5. Support Walkability and Livable Neighborhoods
Create a primary pedestrian corridor and a cohesive
network of walking trails and bicycle paths, along with designing streets, public spaces, and development patterns that promote walkability, encourage social interaction, and create welcoming environments integrating landscaping,
shade, human-scaled design, with connected corridors
linking residents and visitors to jobs, parks, businesses, and the coastline.
30 Proposed Guiding Principle
6. Protect Coastal Resources and Expand Public Access
Protect and preserve Sand City’s coastal habitats, dunes, and other sensitive natural resources while supporting responsible public access to the coastline. Encourage improvements that expand recreational opportunities, enhance connections to regional trail systems, and integrating habitat-sensitive landscaping and design, allowing residents and visitors to experience the City’s natural environment in a manner that is both enjoyable and environmentally responsible.
31 Proposed Guiding Principle
7. Sustain and Strengthen Sand City's Retail and Commercial Hub Sand City's major retail and shopping center corridor is the economic engine of the City, generating the sales tax revenue that funds municipal services and community investments. Support the long-term viability of this corridor by creating flexible land use and development frameworks that adapt to evolving retail trends, attract new commercial and visitorserving uses, and encourage reinvestment in existing properties.
Promote hotels, entertainment, dining, and other visitor-serving uses that leverage the City's coastal location and draw customers and investment to the corridor for decades to come.
32 Proposed Guiding Principle
8. Honor Sand City’s Industrial Heritage While Nurturing the West End’s Evolution Sand City's identity was shaped by its business and industrial community — a legacy of craftspeople, manufacturers, and service businesses that established the City's economic foundation. As the West End continues to evolve toward mixed-use, residential, and creative uses, the City will work to ensure this transition preserves space and opportunity for maker, trade, and other established businesses that continue to contribute to the community. Encourage the growth of arts, live/work, and creative enterprises alongside existing uses, maintaining the affordability and flexibility that have long supported Sand City's entrepreneurial character and allowed a diverse range of businesses and residents to thrive. 33 Proposed Guiding Principle
9. Manage Parking Strategically to Support a Growing District Improve the efficiency, availability, and management of parking resources in the West End and other activity areas through shared parking strategies, demand-based strategies, and targeted expansion where needed to support businesses,
residents, and visitors.
34 Proposed Guiding Principle
10. Promote Sustainable and Livable Development
Encourage development patterns and infrastructure
investments that support environmental sustainability,
reduce reliance on automobile travel, enhance public
spaces, and improve overall quality of life for residents, workers, and visitors.
35 Refining Proposed Draft Guiding Principles
• Do the draft principles reflect the future you want for Sand City? • What would you revise or clarify?
• What is missing?
Key Questions:
36 Sand City General Plan Update Process
Community
Engagement
Strategy
Summer
2026
Workshop#l
Community
Vision
Workshop #2
CEQA
Compliance Adoption
Spring
2027
37 Engagement Timeline
Engagement Activity Timeframe Status
Project Kick-Off Mailer & Questionnaire July 2026 Complete City Newsletters October 2026, January 2027, April 2027 In-process Community Survey and Canvassing July – September 2026 In-process Sand City Night Market Informational Tabling July, August and September 2026 In-process Workshop #1: Community Visioning Session August 26, 2026 Today! West End Celebration Informational Tabling August 22, 2026 Complete Sand City Economic Vitality Workshop September 9, 2026 Coming soon! Workshop #2: Review Draft Alternatives, Policies &
Strategies
October 2026 Coming soon!
38 Sand City General Plan Next Steps
Guiding Principles – Draft principles are complete and will anchor the community vision and future policy direction.
Existing Conditions – Nearly finished (90%); findings will establish the baseline for identifying opportunities and constraints citywide.
CEQA Alternatives – Next up: developing a reasonable range of alternatives to study under CEQA, informed by the existing conditions analysis.
Notice of Preparation (NOP) – Following alternatives, the NOP will be issued to formally kick off the CEQA environmental review process, setting the stage for the Community Vision and the Draft Plan.
39 Questions?
40 AGENDA ITEM
7A.
Receive a Recap of the West End
Celebration 2026 from West End
Coordinator Nadja DeMaeseneer
41 AGENDA ITEM
9A.
Approve a Resolution Honoring Vice
Mayor Jerry Blackwelder for his
Distinguished Service and Congratulating
him on his Retirement
42 Memo
To: City Council of Sand City
From: Mary Ann Carbone, Mayor
Date: September 1, 2026
Re:
Resolution Honoring Vice Mayor Jerry Blackwelder for Distinguished Service to the City of Sand City
This is a request for your consideration and approval of the attached resolutions listed below:
Recommend the City Council adopt a resolution honoring Vice Mayor Jerry Blackwelder for his distinguished service to the City of Sand City and congratulating him on his retirement.
43 CITY OF SAND CITY
RESOLUTION SC 26-____, 2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAND CITY HONORING
VICE MAYOR JERRY BLACKWELDER FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AND
CONGRATULATING HIM ON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Jerry Blackwelder has announced his retirement from the Sand City Council after nearly three decades of dedicated public service to the community; and
WHEREAS, throughout his tenure, Vice Mayor Blackwelder has demonstrated exceptional leadership, unwavering integrity, and a deep commitment to the residents, businesses, and community of Sand City; and
WHEREAS, during his time on the City Council, he has been a fierce advocate for fiscal responsibility, sustainable economic development, and infrastructure improvements that have greatly enhanced the quality of life in our coastal community; and WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Blackwelder has capably and faithfully represented the City of Sand City on numerous vital regional boards, authorities, and external agencies, including: * The ReGen Monterey Board of Directors (formerly the Monterey Regional Waste Management District), providing critical oversight on regional sustainability and environmental waste management. * The Seaside County Sanitation District Board, advocating essential infrastructure and public utility services; and WHEREAS, he has additionally provided invaluable leadership and governance internally by serving on key municipal bodies, including the Sand City Design Review Committee, as well as the city's Budget, Personnel, Public Safety, and Public Works committees; and
WHEREAS, his visionary approach and collaborative spirit on these diverse boards and committees have been instrumental in guiding Sand City through critical regional decisions, water projects, and community revitalization efforts; and WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Blackwelder has consistently prioritized open communication, transparency, and accessible government, earning the deep respect and admiration of his fellow council members, city staff, and constituents alike; and WHEREAS, his legacy of public service will leave a lasting impact on Sand City, serving as an inspiration for future leaders of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sand City that Vice Mayor Jerry Blackwelder is hereby commended for his exemplary service, outstanding leadership, and profound contributions to the City of Sand City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council, on behalf of the entire Sand City community, extends its deepest gratitude to Vice Mayor Blackwelder and wishes him, and his family good health, happiness, and fulfillment in his well-deserved retirement. 44 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sand City this ___ day of ____ 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
__________________________
Mary Ann Carbone, Mayor
ATTEST:
DATED: _____________________
____________________________
Kerry Lindstrom, City Clerk
45 AGENDA ITEM
9B.
Approve a Resolution Allocating up to
0.085 Acre-Feet per Year of Water to the
Catalina Lofts Located at 401 Elder Avenue
(APNs 011-231-001, 011-231-002, 011-231-
015, 011-231-017) and Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute all Necessary
Documents
46 City of Sand City
STAFF REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nicholas McIlroy, AICP, Planning Manager
PREPARED BY: Matt Papurello, Consulting Planner
SUBJECT: Water Allocation for The Catalina Lofts at 401 Elder Avenue APNs: 011- 231-001, 011-231-002, 011-231-016, 011-231-017
DATE: September 1, 2026
A. BACKGROUND
The City of Sand City maintains authority to allocate water from its available water entitlement to development projects within the City. Prior to issuance of a Water Permit by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD), projects requiring new water demand must obtain a water allocation from the City.
The applicant, Richard Garza, is requesting a water allocation for existing units already entitled by the City Council for The Catalina Lofts located at 401 Elder Avenue, APNs: 011-231-001, 011-231-002, 011-231-016, 011-231-017.
B. DISCUSSION
The property consists of an existing mixed-use building, to include residential, commercial and office uses. No changes to the property are requested at this time.
City staff reviewed the project's estimated water demand utilizing the applicable Monterey Peninsula Water Management District regulations and water use factors. Based on those calculations, the project is estimated to require 14.6 fixture units (0.146 acre-feet per year (AFY)) of water.
The location of the new dwelling units has 6.1 fixture units (0.061 AFY) of existing water credit.
After accounting for available credits, the project requires an allocation of approximately 8.5 fixture units (0.085 AFY) from the City's available water entitlement.
Staff notes that a companion Non-Residential Water Release Form on file for the same site shows a reduction in office space capacity, from approximately 3,481 square feet (0.243 AF) to approximately 2,600 square feet (0.182 AF), a reduction of approximately 0.061 AF. This reduction in square footage is consistent with the approximately 874 square feet being converted to the two accessory dwelling units reflected in the residential water demand calculation above and appears to reflect the same conversion rather than a separate change in use. Staff will verify the office square footage with the applicant and process the nonresidential water release form as a separate item following Council action on this water allocation.
47 Staff has reviewed the request and determined that sufficient water is available within the City's entitlement to accommodate the proposed allocation.
The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan, zoning regulations, and applicable development approvals. Allocation of water will allow the applicant to proceed with obtaining the necessary permits from the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District and continue project development.
C. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
The original mixed-use building was previously evaluated through an initial study and a mitigated negative declaration. The dwelling units associated with this water allocation request were added later as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and are exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), consisting of negligible expansion of an existing structure.
The proposed water allocation does not result in any new significant environmental impacts beyond those previously analyzed and approved. Therefore, the project is exempt from CEQA.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis for the proposed project is addressed separately as part of the associated development application and environmental review process.
D. FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the requested water allocation will not have a direct fiscal impact on the City's General Fund. The proposed project is anticipated to generate property tax upon completion and operation.
E. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution:
a. Authorizing the allocation of 0.085 acre-feet per year (AFY) of water from the City's available water entitlement to The Catalina Lofts at 401 Elder Avenue; and b. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary agreements and related documents to effectuate the water allocation.
F. ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Resolution
2. Water Demand Calculations
3. Site Plan
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RESOLUTION SC____, 2026
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAND CITY ALLOCATING UP TO
0.085 ACRE-FEET PER YEAR OF WATER TO THE CATALINA LOFTS LOCATED AT 401 ELDER AVENUE (APNs 011-231-001, 011-231-002, 011-231-016, 011-231-017) AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS WHEREAS, Richard Garza (the "Applicant") is proposing a mixed-use building consisting of residential and office uses on property located at 401 Elder Avenue, APNs: 011-231-001, 011- 231-002, 011-231-016, 011-231-017 (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Project requires a water allocation from the City of Sand City prior to issuance of water permits by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District ("MPWMD"); and WHEREAS, City staff reviewed the Project's estimated water demand utilizing applicable MPWMD regulations and water use factors and determined that the Project requires 14.6 fixture units, equivalent to approximately 0.146 acre-feet per year ("AFY"), of water; and WHEREAS, the Project has 6.1 fixture units, equivalent to approximately 0.061 AFY, of existing water credit available on-site; and
WHEREAS, after accounting for available water credits, the Project requires an allocation of up to 0.085 AFY from the City's available water entitlement; and WHEREAS, City staff has determined that sufficient water is available within the City's water entitlement to accommodate the requested allocation; and WHEREAS, allocation of water to the Project will allow the Applicant to proceed with obtaining the necessary permits and approvals from MPWMD and other applicable agencies; and WHEREAS, a companion Non-Residential Water Release Form on file for the same site shows a reduction in office space capacity of approximately 0.061 AF, which appears to correspond to the same accessory dwelling unit conversion addressed by this resolution; and WHEREAS, City staff will verify the office square footage with the Applicant and process the non-residential water release form as a separate item following Council action on this Resolution, and this Resolution does not depend upon or net against that separate item; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that allocation of water to the Project is consistent with the City's planning objectives and public interest; and
WHEREAS, the original mixed-use building was evaluated through an initial study and mitigated negative declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and the accessory dwelling units associated with this water allocation are exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), consisting of negligible expansion of an existing structure. 49 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Sand City hereby:
1. Water Allocation
Allocates up to 0.085 acre-feet per year (AFY) of water from the City's available water entitlement to The Catalina Lofts located at 401 Elder Avenue, APNs: 011-231-001, 011-231- 002, 011-231-016, 011-231-017.
2. Authorization to Execute Documents
Authorizes and directs the City Manager, or designee, to execute any agreements, assignment documents, water allocation forms, applications, permits, certifications, and other documents necessary to implement the allocation authorized by this Resolution, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
3. Expiration of Allocation
Unless otherwise extended by the City Council, the water allocation authorized by this Resolution shall expire if the Project has not obtained water permits or a certificate of occupancy within 2 years of the date of this Resolution.
4. Return of Allocation
In the event the Project is abandoned, substantially modified, or fails to proceed, any unused portion of the allocated water shall automatically revert to the City's available water entitlement unless otherwise authorized by the City Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sand City this 1st day of September 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
___________________________
Mary Ann Carbone, Mayor
ATTEST:
DATED: _____________________
____________________________
Kerry Lindstrom, City Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM
9C.
Consideration and Approval for the
Cancellation of the November 17, 2026
Regular City Council Meeting
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11A.
Conference with real property negotiators
pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8. Property: The 100-foot former
Transportation Agency for Monterey
County right-of-way within the limits of
the City of Sand City, between Contra
Costa and Playa; City negotiators: City
Manager Vibeke Norgaard, City Attorney
Adam Lindgren; Negotiating parties:
Transportation Agency for Monterey
County; Under negotiation: Price and
terms of payment.
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11B.
Re-adjourn to Open Session to report any
action taken at the conclusion of Closed
Session in accordance with California
Government Code section 54957.1.
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