CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
5:30 PM
1 AGENDA
JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
City Council Regular Meeting - Tuesday, September 15, 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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City Hall Council Chamber
1 Pendergrass Way
Sand City, CA
Public Comments:
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2 1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY MANAGER
4. COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public may address the City Council/Successor Agency on matters not appearing on the City Council/Successor Agency Agenda at this time for up to three minutes. In order that the City Clerk may later identify the speaker in the minutes of the meeting, it is helpful if speakers state their names. Public comments regarding items on the scheduled agenda will be heard at the time the item is being considered by the City Council/Successor Agency. The City Council Chamber is equipped with a portable microphone for anyone unable to come to the podium. If you need assistance, please advise the City Clerk as to which item you would like to comment on and the microphone will be brought to you.
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 the City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes for July 7, 2026 Draft Minutes
5B. Approve a Resolution Recognizing November 15-21, 2026, as Restorative Justice Week
Mayor's Memo
Resolution
5C. Receive the July 2026 Financial Reports for the City of Sand City and Sand City Successor Agency
Staff Report
Sand City Cash Receipt Report
Sand City Check Report
Sand City Successor Agency Revenue Report
5D. Receive the August 2026 Financial Reports for the City of Sand City and Sand City Successor Agency
Staff Report
Sand City Cash Receipt Report
Sand City Check Report
Sand City Successor Agency Revenue Report
Sand City Successor Agency Check Report
6. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
7. PRESENTATION
7A. Monterey Regional Airport Update Presentation from Chris Morello, Executive 3 Director (10 minutes)
7B. Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) System Presentation by Berkley Brannon, Chief Assistant District Attorney
8. PUBLIC HEARING
9. NEW BUSINESS
9A. 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, 011-231-016, 011-231-017) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Necessary Documents This item is continued from September 1, 2026 Staff Report
Resolution
Water Demand Calculations
Site Plan
9B. Approve a Resolution Adopting the Sand City Vision Zero Safety Action Plan Sponsored by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County Staff Report
Resolution
Sand City Vision Zero Safety Action Plan
9C. Approve a Resolution Approving the Selection of Leon Keer as the Muralist for the Graniterock Batch Plant Mural Project and Approving a Mural Design for the Graniterock Batch Plant
Staff Report
Design #1 - Original with Edits
Design #2 - New Design Submission
Resolution
10. COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBERS ON ITEMS OF INTEREST TO SAND CITY
11. 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 the City Council Special and
Regular Meeting Minutes for July 7, 2026
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MINUTES
JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
City Council Special Meeting - Tuesday, July 7, 2026 4:00 PM As allowed by Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting was conducted in person and by teleconference.
Mayor Carbone called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Carbone
Councilmember Adams
Councilmember Diaz
Councilmember Scudder
Vacant
Staff: City Manager Vibeke Norgaard
City Attorney Adam Lindgren
Administrative Services Manager Audrey Cray
City Clerk Kerry Lindstrom
2. COMMUNICATIONS
No public comment received.
3. CLOSED SESSION
No public comment received.
City Council/Successor Agency Board to adjourn to Closed Session regarding:
3A. Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 011-012-005; City negotiators: City Manager Vibeke Norgaard, City Attorney Adam Lindgren; Negotiating parties: John King of Oyster Point Inn, LLC; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment. 3B. Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: Address: The former railroad right of way within the City of Seaside between Canyon Del Rey/218 and Contra Costa Avenue in Sand City APN 011-301-028; City negotiators: City Manager Vibeke Norgaard, City Attorney Adam Lindgren; Negotiating parties: City of Seaside; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
3C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). Number of cases:
one. Based on receipt of a claim pursuant to the Government Claims Act(Gov.
Code §§ 810–998.3).
3D. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code§54957.
Title: City Manager Performance Evaluation. This item was continued from 6 2
June 2, 2026.
3E. 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.
Regarding Item 3C, City Attorney reported direction was given to deny from John Kaza. Details are available through the City Clerks Office and will be addressed through George Hill.
Regarding Items 3A, 3B, and 3D, City Attorney Adam Lindgren reported the Council received updates and provided direction. No reportable action taken.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned the meeting at approximately 5:45 PM. ____________________________
Kerry Lindstrom, City Clerk
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MINUTES
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. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Carbone
Councilmember Adams
Councilmember Diaz
Councilmember Scudder
Vacant
Staff: City Manager Vibeke Norgaard
City Attorney Adam Lindgren
Police Chief David Honda
Fire Division Chief Justin Cooper
City Clerk Kerry Lindsrom
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/Sustainable 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 8 2
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.
5B. 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. 9 3
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. 5I. 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
7A. 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 SandCity 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.
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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 andCommunity 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 adjourned the meeting at 8:37 PM.
____________________________
Kerry Lindstrom, City Clerk
11 AGENDA ITEM
5B.
Approve a Resolution Recognizing
November 15-21, 2026, as Restorative
Justice Week
12 Memo
To: City Council of Sand City
From: Mary Ann Carbone, Mayor
Date: September 15, 2026
Re: Mayor’s Proclamations-Resolutions
This is a request for your consideration and approval of the attached resolution listed below:
Restorative Justice Week 2026 Resolution
13 CITY OF SAND CITY
RESOLUTION SC 26-___, 2026
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAND CITY RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 15-21, 2026, AS RESTORATIVE JUSTICE WEEK
WHEREAS, in the face of crime or conflict, restorative justice offers a philosophy and approach that views these matters principally as harm done to people and relationships; and WHEREAS, restorative justice approaches strive to provide support and opportunities for voluntary participation and communication between those affected by crime and conflict (victims, offenders, and community) to encourage accountability, reparation and movement towards understanding, feelings of satisfaction, healing and inclusion; and WHEREAS, restorative Justice in the Schools is a collaborative program between the administration, faculty, families, and the entire student body; and WHEREAS, the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program has had an 87% success rate, measuring that youth who go through the program do not reoffend; and WHEREAS, restorative justice programs are benefiting Sand City youth, adults, retailers, those victimized by crime, and the Sand City community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Sand City does hereby recognize November 15-21, 2026, as “Restorative Justice Week” in the City of Sand City.
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
14 AGENDA ITEM
5C.
Receive the July 2026 Financial Reports for
the City of Sand City and Sand City
Successor Agency
15 City of Sand City
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council/Successor Agency Board Members FROM: Jennifer Pope, Finance Manager
SUBJECT: July 2026 Financial Report
DATE: September 15, 2026
_______________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Attached are monthly financial reports for the City of Sand City and the Sand City Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency.
A. City of Sand City Reports
a. Cash Receipt Report, July 2026 (Attachment 1)
Revenue total - $219,340
b. Check Report, July 2026 (Attachment 2)
Expenditure total - $907,931
B. Sand City Successor Agency for the former Redevelopment Agency Reports a. Revenue Report, July 2026 (Attachment 3)
Revenue total - $4,295
b. Check Report, July 2026
c. Expenditures total - $0
Transfers
Listed below are transfers from one bank account to another and should not be considered as revenue or expenditure.
Date Source Amount Description
7/29/2026 Electronic Funds Transfer $500,000 July CalPERS UAL Payment CEQA:
This action does not constitute a "project" as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines section 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with receiving this report.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
16 ATTACHMENTS:
1. Sand City Cash Receipt Report
2. Sand City Check Report
3. Sand City Successor Agency Revenue Report
17 Transaction Code Entity Account Receipt Date Transaction Description Applied Amount TOT01 R00001817 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 1,887.72
TOT01 R00001818 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 802.95
TOT01 R00001819 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 191.40
TOT01 R00001820 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 210.00
TOT01 R00001821 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 450.00
TOT01 R00001822 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 1,577.35
TOT01 R00001823 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 993.60
TOT01 R00001824 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 1,002.00
TOT01 R00001825 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 1,831.41
TOT01 R00001826 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 892.68
UUT R00001828 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 91.46 UUT R00001829 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 207.94 UUT R00001830 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 1,536.92 UUT R00001831 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 1,189.86 UUT R00001832 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 480.70 UUT R00001833 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 104.91 UUT R00001834 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 22.34 UUT R00001835 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 30.10 UUT R00001836 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 0.73 UUT R00001837 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 20.43 UUT R00001838 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 4.49 2103 R00001839 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Gas Tax 2103 251.50 2105 R00001839 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Gas Tax -2105 31 194.24 2106 R00001839 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Gas Tax 2106 32 484.37 2107 R00001839 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Gax Tax- 2107 33 267.96 PAR02 R00001840 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 REF01 R00001841 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Franchise TX RF.4040 17,887.14 POST R00001842 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM POST Reimbursement 3,017.82 IRWM R00001843 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM IRWM Grant Reimbursement- Catalina St 1,558.75 TRA01 R00001844 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Traffic Safety Fund 158.46 CRI01 R00001844 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Criminal PC1463/City Fines 61.50 POC01 R00001844 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM County/Proof of Corr 10.53 P172 R00001844 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM 1/2 Tax Police/Prop 172 38.58 REV R00001844 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM County/Rev & Recovery 31.77 MULTI R00001845 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Multi Use Trail and Bike Lane Improvements 7,243.79 TOT01 R00001846 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 154,168.26 MCTID R00001846 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM MCTID 9,083.15
MCTIDA R00001846 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM MCTID Admin Fee 91.75 REN01 R00001848 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM Rental Income 3,000.00 REN01 R00001849 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM Rental Income 1,699.59 WEST R00001850 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 150.00 City of Sand City Cash Receipt Report
By Transaction Code
Date Range: 7/1/2026 - 7/31/2026
18 Transaction Code Entity Account Receipt Date Transaction Description Applied Amount REF02 R00001851 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Refundable Fees 100.00 WEST R00001852 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 150.00 REF02 R00001853 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Refundable Fees 100.00 TOT01 R00001854 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 793.70
TOT02 R00001854 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM Transient Occupancy Tax Penalties 83.34 TOT01 R00001855 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 907.67
TOT02 R00001855 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM Transient Occupancy Tax Penalties 190.60 SQU01 R00001856 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM Square Fees (3.21) FIN01 R00001857 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM City Fines- Public Safety 10.00 PAR02 R00001858 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 REF02 R00001859 7/23/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Refundable Fees 4,000.00 TOTAL July RECEIPTS 219,340.25
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Check Report
City of Sand City By Check Number
Date Range: 07/01/2026 - 07/31/2026
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Bank Code: Mechanics - General-Mechanics Bank - General Pooled Cash 4LE01 4Leaf, Inc. 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 12,424.93 41654 A&R01 A & R Plumbing, Inc 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 425.00 41655 ALL04 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 8,871.00 41656 ALT01 Alternator & Starter Exchange, Inc. 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 375.69 41657 AMA01 Amazon Capital Services, Inc 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 1,423.71 41658 AMB01 AMBAG 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 724.43 41659
ANG01 Angel Armor 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 2,053.14 41660 ATT04 AT&T 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 95.24 41661
ATT05 AT&T Mobility 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 1,760.66 41662 CAL01 California American Water 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 2,471.28 41663 CBS01 California Building Standards Commnission 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 7.00 41664 CHA04 California Highway Adoption Co. 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 350.00 41665 MON02 City of Monterey 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 186,627.00 41666 CIT12 City of Sand City 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 5,000.00 41667 COM11 Comcast 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 450.79 41668
CED01 Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 84.12 41669 COR05 Corodata Records Management 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 65.20 41670 MON10 County of Monterey- Department of Emergency Communication 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 22,161.00 41671 MAR10 Danny Martin 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 51.22 41672
DEP01 Department of Conservation 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 23.27 41673 DOC01 DOCUSIGN INC Lockbox 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 1,725.00 41674 EMC02 EMC Planning Group, Inc. 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 62,484.61 41675 FIR03 First Alarm Security and Patrol, Inc 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 43.74 41676 SHA03 Flex TG, LLC 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 261.36 41677 GRE01 Green Valley Landscape, Inc. 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 2,542.05 41678 HAR06 Harris & Associates, Inc 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 19,126.25 41679 HDL02 HDL Companies, LLC. 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 738.84 41680 HDL04 Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 631.61 41681 HOM01 Home Depot Credit Service 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 393.39 41682 HOP01 Hope Services 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 6,792.50 41683 BUS05 Jeff Bushnell 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 224.14 41684 PAR08 Mark Parker 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 524.00 41685
MCP01 MCPOA 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 280.00 41686
MEY01 Meyers Nave, Corporation 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 16,768.00 41687 MOB02 Mobile Modular 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 610.41 41688 MBA01 Monterey Bay Area Self Insurance 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 213,115.77 41689 MCW01 Monterey County Weekly 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 1,481.00 41690 MRW02 Monterey Regional Waste Management District 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 373.97 41691 NDM01 Nadja De Maeseneer 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 19,675.00 41692 NAP01 Napa Auto Parts 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 133.22 41693 NBS01 NBS 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 2,325.00 41694
PGE01 Pacific Gas & Electric 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 3,996.11 41695 PET01 Petty Cash 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 109.17 41696
PUB01 Public Storage 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 546.00 41697 STA03 Star Sanitation, LLC 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 909.20 41698 STU02 Sturdy Oil Company 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 1,241.23 41699 TAM01 TAMC 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 122.00 41700
P&R01 Timothy Mundt 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 369.00 41701 USB01 US Bank Corp Payment Systems 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 11,315.16 41702 VES01 Vestis 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 613.84 41703
NOR02 Vibeke Norgaard 07/17/2026 Regular 0.00 88.00 41704 AFL01 Aflac 07/30/2026 Regular 0.00 548.98 41705
CLE01 California Law Enforcement Association 07/30/2026 Regular 0.00 329.50 41706 CSD01 California State Disburse Unit 07/30/2026 Regular 0.00 269.00 41707 20 Check Report Date Range: 07/01/2026 - 07/31/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number HUM02 Humana Insurance Company 07/30/2026 Regular 0.00 5,275.85 41708 SAN01 Sand City Police Officers & Dept. Employees Association 07/30/2026 Regular 0.00 1,570.00 41709 SUN02 Sun Life Financial 07/30/2026 Regular 0.00 999.82 41710 ALL04 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 2,269.00 41711 ATT03 AT&T 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 203.89 41712
CAL01 California American Water 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 1,407.57 41713 SAL04 Cindy Salters 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 150.00 41714 COM11 Comcast 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 292.64 41715
MCA02 County of Monterey Auditor-Controller 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 6,654.55 41716 MON08 County of Monterey Sheriff-Marshall-Coroner 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 7,706.60 41717 CSU03 CSUMB 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 5,000.00 41718
EMC02 EMC Planning Group, Inc. 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 1,844.00 41719 FIR03 First Alarm Security and Patrol, Inc 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 1,335.78 41720 SHA03 Flex TG, LLC 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 467.21 41721 SEC02 ID Concepts, LLC 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 47.78 41722 MAR09 Marks Barn Auto Body, Inc. 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 597.88 41723 MCC04 MCCLEOA 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 3,017.82 41724
MON09 Monterey Bay Air Resources District 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 247.65 41725 MCW01 Monterey County Weekly 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 296.25 41726 NAP01 Napa Auto Parts 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 52.95 41727 PET01 Petty Cash 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 136.61 41728
PRI01 Primo Brands 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 170.73 41729 PRO02 Promo Direct 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 5,991.29 41730 SEE01 See Monterey 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 34,172.06 41731 STU02 Sturdy Oil Company 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 1,431.12 41732 USB01 US Bank Corp Payment Systems 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 9,346.47 41733 WHI01 Whitson Engineers 07/31/2026 Regular 0.00 2,397.30 41734 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 1,791.26 DFT0000374 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 3,852.35 DFT0000375 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 3,941.83 DFT0000376 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 9,186.85 DFT0000377 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 9,293.76 DFT0000378 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 7,166.79 DFT0000379 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 826.42 DFT0000380 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 3,994.22 DFT0000381 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 12,025.59 DFT0000382 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 5,899.03 DFT0000383 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 3,005.67 DFT0000384 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 10,629.38 DFT0000385 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 46.00 DFT0000386 PERSHEALTH CalPERS Health 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 40,625.33 DFT0000387 CAL16 Calpers 457 Plan 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 25,040.65 DFT0000388 EDD001 Employment Development Dept 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 17,314.62 DFT0000389 EFTPS Electronic Federal Tax Payment System 07/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 44,056.88 DFT0000390 Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Payment Type Discount
Bank Code Mechanics - General Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
Payment
709,234.55
0.00 0.00
198,696.63
0.00 907,931.18
Payable
Count
129
0 0
17 0
146
21 By Transaction Code
Transaction Code Account Receipt Date Transaction Description Applied Amount INT01 40-4410-801 7/31/2026 Bank Interest 4,295.40
Total Cash Receipts 4,295.40
Revenue Report
Date Range: 7/1/2026 - 7/31/2026
City of Sand City Successor Agency
22 AGENDA ITEM
5D.
Receive the August 2026 Financial Reports
for the City of Sand City and Sand City
Successor Agency
23 City of Sand City
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council/Successor Agency Board Members FROM: Jennifer Pope, Finance Manager
SUBJECT: August 2026 Financial Report
DATE: September 15, 2026
_______________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Attached are monthly financial reports for the City of Sand City and the Sand City Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency.
A. City of Sand City Reports
a. Cash Receipt Report, August 2026 (Attachment 1)
Revenue total - $870,744
b. Check Report, August 2026 (Attachment 2)
Expenditure total - $440,184
B. Sand City Successor Agency for the former Redevelopment Agency Reports a. Revenue Report, August 2026 (Attachment 3)
Revenue total - $4,305
b. Check Report, August 2026 (Attachment 4)
c. Expenditures total - $28,394
Transfers
Listed below are transfers from one bank account to another and should not be considered as revenue or expenditure.
Date Source Amount Description
There were no transfers in August 2026.
CEQA:
This action does not constitute a "project" as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines section 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with receiving this report.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
24 ATTACHMENTS:
1. Sand City Cash Receipt Report
2. Sand City Check Report
3. Sand City Successor Agency Revenue Report
4. Sand City Successor Agency Check Report
25 Transaction Code Entity Account Receipt Date Transaction Description Applied Amount WEST R00001860 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 150.00 TOT01 R00001861 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 277.65
WEST R00001862 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 150.00 WEST R00001863 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 150.00 WEST R00001864 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 150.00 WEST R00001865 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 150.00 OPF R00001866 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM Other Planning Fees 359.50 WEST R00001867 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 150.00 TOT01 R00001868 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 796.84
WEST R00001869 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 150.00 WEST R00001870 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 150.00 WEST R00001871 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 150.00 WEST R00001872 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 150.00 SQU01 R00001873 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM Square Fees (15.75) POL01 R00001874 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM Police Report 4560 10.00 PAR02 R00001876 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001877 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 POL01 R00001879 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM Police Report 4560 10.00 PAR02 R00001880 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001881 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001882 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001883 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001884 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001885 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001886 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 SQU01 R00001887 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM Square Fees (1.10) POL01 R00001888 8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM Police Report 4560 10.00 TOT01 R00001889 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 1,290.67
TOT01 R00001890 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 210.00
REN01 R00001891 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM Rental Income 3,000.00 REN01 R00001892 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM Rental Income 1,699.59 PAR02 R00001893 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001894 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001895 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001896 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001897 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001898 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001899 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001900 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001901 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 PAR02 R00001902 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 75.00 City of Sand City Cash Receipt Report
By Transaction Code
Date Range: 8/1/2026 - 8/31/2026
26 Transaction Code Entity Account Receipt Date Transaction Description Applied Amount POL01 R00001903 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM Police Report 4560 10.00 PAR02 R00001904 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM Sand City Parking 40.00 TOT01 R00001905 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM TOT Tax 1,403.01
TRA01 R00001906 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM Traffic Safety Fund 79.23 CRI01 R00001906 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM Criminal PC1463/City Fines 251.05 POC01 R00001906 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM County/Proof of Corr 3.93 P172 R00001906 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM 1/2 Tax Police/Prop 172 45.40 REV R00001906 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM County/Rev & Recovery 110.61 COPS R00001907 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM COPS Grant 8,333.33 REAP1 R00001908 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM REAP Project 5,557.13 RMRA R00001909 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM Road Maintenance & Rehab 867.79 BL01 R00001910 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM Business License 97,732.34 CAS90 R00001910 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM CASP Fee 547.20
FIT01 R00001911 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM MBASIA Fitness/Safety Grant 11,185.00 STAX R00001912 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM Sales Tax Received 314,275.08 TUT01 R00001913 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM Transaction/Use Tax 390,655.58 UUT R00001914 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 3,374.14 UUT R00001915 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 0.35 UUT R00001916 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 16,338.63 ENG01 R00001918 8/12/2026 12:00:00 AM Engineering Fees 435.00 ART01 R00001920 8/18/2026 12:00:00 AM Art Park Revenue 200.00 ART01 R00001920 8/18/2026 12:00:00 AM Art Park Revenue 100.00 WEST R00001921 8/26/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 599.71 CAB01 R00001922 8/26/2026 12:00:00 AM Cable Franchise 1,093.17 UUT R00001923 8/26/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 252.67 COA02 R00001924 8/26/2026 12:00:00 AM Coastal Conservancy Grant 5,265.24 SB813 R00001925 8/26/2026 12:00:00 AM Supplemental Roll 317.69 ROPS R00001925 8/26/2026 12:00:00 AM ROPS Residual 622.92 UUT R00001926 8/27/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 0.73 UUT R00001927 8/27/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 0.77 UUT R00001928 8/27/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 0.75 UUT R00001929 8/27/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 0.64 UUT R00001930 8/27/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 0.59 UUT R00001931 8/27/2026 12:00:00 AM Utility Users Tax 0.57 WEST R00001932 8/31/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 400.00 WEST R00001933 8/31/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 153.00 WEST R00001934 8/31/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 224.60 WEST R00001935 8/31/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 207.00 WEST R00001936 8/31/2026 12:00:00 AM West End Revenue 116.59 TOTAL 870,743.84
27 9/10/2026 12:18:10 PM Page 1 of 2
Check Report
City of Sand City By Check Number
Date Range: 08/01/2026 - 08/31/2026
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Bank Code: Mechanics - General-Mechanics Bank - General Pooled Cash CAL15 California Consulting, Inc 08/10/2026 Regular 0.00 4,500.00 41735 MBT01 Monterey Bay Technologies, Inc. 08/10/2026 Regular 0.00 3,050.00 41736 NDM01 Nadja De Maeseneer 08/10/2026 Regular 0.00 2,500.00 41737 NDM01 Nadja De Maeseneer 08/10/2026 Regular 0.00 340.00 41738 A&R01 A & R Plumbing, Inc 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 207.50 41739 AGI01 Agile Occupational Medicine, PC 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 590.00 41740 AMA01 Amazon Capital Services, Inc 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 1,041.11 41741 ASC01 American Supply CO 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 138.53 41742 ATT04 AT&T 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 106.17 41743
CAL01 California American Water 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 871.92 41744 CHA04 California Highway Adoption Co. 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 350.00 41745 MON02 City of Monterey 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 2,500.00 41746 CMR01 CMRTA 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 200.00 41747
COM11 Comcast 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 468.05 41748
COR05 Corodata Records Management 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 65.20 41749 COR04 Corodata Shredding, Inc 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 356.13 41750 COU01 County of Santa Clara Office of the Sherrif 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 533.19 41751 HAN01 Hana Gardens Seaside 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 83.01 41752 HAN02 Hanson Bridgett LLC 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 3,200.00 41753 HDL02 HDL Companies, LLC. 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 7,429.00 41754 HDL03 HdL Coren & Cone 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 1,470.40 41755 HOM01 Home Depot Credit Service 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 755.62 41756 BUS05 Jeff Bushnell 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 224.14 41757 BOW01 Laurel Lane Bowen 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 250.00 41758 MCP01 MCPOA 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 100.00 41759
MOB02 Mobile Modular 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 610.41 41760 MCW01 Monterey County Weekly 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 2,202.00 41761 MOW01 Monterey One Water 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 439.24 41762 NAP01 Napa Auto Parts 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 388.71 41763 PGE01 Pacific Gas & Electric 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 4,111.46 41764 PET01 Petty Cash 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 146.53 41765
CEB02 Regents of University of California 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 732.91 41766 SAF02 Safeguard Business Systems 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 93.96 41767 SDU01 San Diego State University Foundation 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 53.17 41768 STU02 Sturdy Oil Company 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 1,392.36 41769 VES01 Vestis 08/12/2026 Regular 0.00 772.80 41770
NDM01 Nadja De Maeseneer 08/27/2026 Regular 0.00 648.00 41771 NDM01 Nadja De Maeseneer 08/27/2026 Regular 0.00 10,000.00 41772 NDM01 Nadja De Maeseneer 08/27/2026 Regular 0.00 2,500.00 41773 NDM01 Nadja De Maeseneer 08/27/2026 Regular 0.00 750.00 41774 NDM01 Nadja De Maeseneer 08/27/2026 Regular 0.00 2,958.18 41775 NDM01 Nadja De Maeseneer 08/27/2026 Regular 0.00 5,000.00 41776 CLA03 CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP 08/28/2026 Regular 0.00 1,500.00 41777 GHD01 GHD, Inc 08/28/2026 Regular 0.00 109,216.33 41778 HAR06 Harris & Associates, Inc 08/28/2026 Regular 0.00 42,245.00 41779 MEY01 Meyers Nave, Corporation 08/28/2026 Regular 0.00 6,194.00 41780 MRW02 Monterey Regional Waste Management District 08/28/2026 Regular 0.00 7,000.00 41781 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 1,791.26 DFT0000391 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 3,821.94 DFT0000392 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 3,910.71 DFT0000393 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 9,119.66 DFT0000394 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 9,225.78 DFT0000395 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 7,163.91 DFT0000396 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 826.42 DFT0000397 28 Check Report Date Range: 08/01/2026 - 08/31/2026
9/10/2026 12:18:10 PM Page 2 of 2
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 3,992.62 DFT0000398 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 11,869.22 DFT0000399 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 5,841.43 DFT0000400 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 2,997.04 DFT0000401 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 10,608.89 DFT0000402 PERSRETIREMENT CalPERS Retirement 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 46.00 DFT0000403 PERSHEALTH CalPERS Health 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 46,684.18 DFT0000404 CAL16 Calpers 457 Plan 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 25,057.23 DFT0000405 EDD001 Employment Development Dept 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 18,194.50 DFT0000406 EFTPS Electronic Federal Tax Payment System 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 45,770.14 DFT0000407 EDD001 Employment Development Dept 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 990.46 DFT0000408 EFTPS Electronic Federal Tax Payment System 08/31/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 1,987.87 DFT0000409 Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Payment Type Discount
Bank Code Mechanics - General Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
Payment
230,285.03
0.00 0.00
209,899.26
0.00 440,184.29
Payable
Count
81 0
0 19
0 100
29 By Transaction Code
Transaction Code Account Receipt Date Transaction Description Applied Amount INT01 40-4410-801 8/31/2026 Bank Interest 4,304.80
Total Cash Receipts 4,304.80
Revenue Report
Date Range: 8/1/2026 - 8/31/2026
City of Sand City Successor Agency
30 9/10/2026 12:23:36 PM Page 1 of 1
Check Report
City of Sand City By Check Number
Date Range: 08/01/2026 - 08/31/2026
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Bank Code: Mechanics - SA-Mechanics Bank - Successor Agency MEY01 Meyers Nave, Corporation 08/27/2026 Regular 0.00 28,243.80 2381 RSG01 RSG 08/27/2026 Regular 0.00 150.00 2382
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Payment Type Discount
Bank Code Mechanics - SA Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
Payment
28,393.80
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
28,393.80
Payable
Count
2 0
0 0
0 2
31 AGENDA ITEM
7A.
Monterey Regional Airport Update
Presentation from Chris Morello,
Executive Director (10 minutes)
32 AGENDA ITEM
7B.
Automated License Plate Recognition
(ALPR) System Presentation by Berkley
Brannon, Chief Assistant District Attorney
33 AGENDA ITEM
9A.
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-
016, 011-231-017) and Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute all Necessary
Documents This item is continued from
September 1, 2026
34 City of Sand City
STAFF REPORT
Amended
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: Continued from September 1, 2026, to September 15, 2026 A. BACKGROUND
On October of 2013, a mixed-use project was approved with eight (8) residential units and seven (7) commercial units and a water allocation of 1.426 AFY.
On June 28, 2014, the applicant submitted the application for a building permit and went through multiple rounds of plan check comments.
On June 13, 2022, the applicant submitted a revision to convert two future commercial units C2 and C-3 into two (2) newly created Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) , bringing the site's total unit count to ten (10) residential units (comprising the 8 original residential units plus the 2 newly converted ADUs, alongside 5 remaining commercial units).1 On July 19, 2022, the owner received a final on their building permit by Sand City’s Building Official.
On October 1, 2024, following an initial notice, a formal Notice of Non-compliance was recorded against the property by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) for 401 Elder Ave, APN 011-231-001.
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. This situation is unusual, because that the owner did not realize they needed additional water until after the project was completed.
1 California Government Code Section 65852.2(e) (now Section 66323) mandates ministerial approval for converting existing non-residential spaces into Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) within a legally permitted building envelope. Furthermore, Section 65852.2(c)(ii) requires local agencies to authorize ADUs up to 25 percent of the property's existing multifamily dwelling units.
35 The applicant, Richard Garza, is therefore requesting a water allocation for the two (2) ADUs at the Catalina Lofts located at 401 Elder Avenue, APNs: 011-231-001, 011-231-002, 011-231- 016, 011-231-017, which is the first step in resolving the MPWMD Notice of Non-Compliance on the property.
B. DISCUSSION
The property consists of an existing mixed-use building containing a mix of residential, and commercial uses, including the 8 original residential units and the 2 subsequently added ADUs (totaling 10 residential units). 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 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), as they consist of a 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.
D. FISCAL IMPACT
36 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
37 CITY OF SAND CITY
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") owns an existing mixed-use building, including two accessory dwelling units previously approved by the City Council and already constructed, 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, 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 a negligible expansion of an existing structure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Sand City hereby:
1. Water Allocation
38 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 ____ day of ____ 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
___________________________
Mary Ann Carbone, Mayor
ATTEST:
DATED: _____________________
____________________________
Kerry Lindstrom, City Clerk
39 40
41 42
AGENDA ITEM
9B.
Approve a Resolution Adopting the Sand
City Vision Zero Safety Action Plan
Sponsored by the Transportation Agency
for Monterey County
43 City of Sand City
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Leon D. Gomez, P.E., City Engineer
SUBJECT: Approve a resolution adopting the Sand City Vision Zero Safety Action Plan sponsored by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County DATE: September 15, 2026
_______________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
As outlined for the City Council during a presentation on August 18, 2026, the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) received a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to develop the Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, which provides a broad view of the safety needs across the entire region and outlines high-priority strategies for addressing risky behaviors and reducing crash risks throughout the county to achieve “Vision Zero”, a concept of zero traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.
The plan incorporates a “Safe Systems Approach” which is a way to improve road safety by recognizing that people make mistakes, and that the transportation system should be designed to protect everyone from serious injuries or death.
TAMC has set an ambitious goal to reduce fatal and serious injuries by 30% in Monterey County by 2023 with the ultimate goal of eliminating fatal and serious injuries by 2040 and the Monterey County Regional Vision Zero target was officially adopted by the TAMC Board of Directors in March 2026.
TAMC’s consultant team includes DKS Associates and Kimley-Horn, who assisted in the development of the regional plan and individual agency plans. The individual agency plans were developed in partnership with Monterey County jurisdictions and stakeholders to provide a more localized look at the unique safety needs and projects that are important within each community. This effort included significant public engagement and the establishment of a Monterey Peninsula Task Force, which was composed of safety partners across the community including public works, law enforcement, fire departments, school representatives, medical and emergency response professionals, and community organizations.
The Sand City Vision Zero Action Plan outlines goals, projects, and strategies that prioritize safety and will guide investments to maintain Vision Zero. The development of this plan included input from the City’s engineering, public works, and police department staff in addition to community engagement and presentations at local events, including the Night Market 831. This plan summarizes the City’s demographics and evaluates the 44 City’s transportation patterns, safety challenge areas, and proposes safety improvements, several of which have already been implemented in previous project and/or are in planning and/or design.
As the only city in Monterey County with zero reported traffic deaths or serious injuries, the City has proven that Vision Zero is attainable by implementing the following:
Slower vehicle speeds.
Street designs that prioritize walking, biking, and local access over mobility. Access to existing transit and trails as alternatives to driving. Proactive investment in pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements.
The Sand City Vision Zero Action Plan is a data-driven evaluation of safety needs and effective solutions. TAMC’s consultant team analyzed reported crash data, community experiences, travel patterns, and demographics to better understand risk factors and how to sustain the city’s safety successes. The following challenge areas were identified as being a priority to improve safety in Sand City:
Intersections
Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Agencies that have adopted a safety action plan increase their competitiveness for safety related funding from federal, state, regional, and local sources.
Moving forward, Sand City will rely on the following performance measures to track the successful implementation of this plan
Number of fatal and serious injury crashes on city roadways. Number of fatal and serious injury crashes by challenge areas: at intersections, involving pedestrians, involving bicyclists.
CEQA:
The City of Sand City has determined that the adoption of the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan is not a "project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Section 15378), as it is an overarching policy and planning document developed by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) to establish regional safety goals.
Individual capital improvement or infrastructure projects guided by this plan will undergo separate, project-specific CEQA review prior to implementation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Development of both the Monterey County Regional and Sand City Vision Zero Safety Action Plans were sponsored by TAMC. There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution adopting the Sand City Vision Zero Safety Action Plan.
45 ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Sand City Vision Zero Safety Action Plan
46 CITY OF SAND CITY
RESOLUTION SC ____, 2026
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAND CITY ADOPTING THE SAND
CITY VISION ZERO SAFETY ACTION PLAN SPONSORED BY THE
TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City of Sand City is committed to improving the transportation safety of all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, motorists, and other vulnerable road users; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) received a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to develop the Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, which provides a broad view of the safety needs across the entire region and outlines high-priority strategies for addressing risky behaviors and reducing crash risks throughout the county to achieve “Vision Zero”, a concept of zero traffic-related deaths and serious injuries; and
WHEREAS, the plan incorporates a Safe Systems Approach which is a way to improve road safety by recognizing that people make mistakes, and that the transportation system should be designed to protect everyone from serious injuries or death; and WHEREAS, the plan sets a goal to reduce fatal and serious injuries by 30% in Monterey County by 2023 with the ultimate goal of eliminating fatal and serious injuries by 2040, and this goal was officially adopted by the TAMC Board of Directors in March 2026; and WHEREAS, TAMC also developed individual agency plans in partnership with Monterey County jurisdictions and stakeholders to provide a more localized look at the unique safety needs and projects that are important within each community and this effort included significant public engagement and the establishment of a Monterey Peninsula Task Force, and;
WHEREAS, the Sand City Vision Zero Action Plan outlines goals, projects, and strategies that prioritize safety and will guide investments to maintain Vision Zero; and WHEREAS, development of the Sand City Vision Zero Action Plan included input from the city’s engineering, public works, and police department staff in addition to community engagement and presentations at local events; and
WHEREAS, agencies that have adopted a safety action plan increase their competitiveness for safety related funding from federal, state, regional, and local sources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Sand City Vision Zero Safety Action Plan and finds that adoption of this plan is in the best interest of the city; and 47 WHEREAS, the adoption of the Sand City Vision Zero Safety Action Plan does not constitute a "project" as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, Article 20, Section 15378.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, ORDERED AND FOUND by the City Council of the City of Sand City, State of California, as follows:
1. That the City Council of the City of Sand City adopt the Sand City Vision Zero Action Plan dated September 2026, in substantially the same form as attached hereto in Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Sand City, this 15th day of September 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
Mary Ann Carbone, Mayor
ATTEST:
DATED: ____________________
___________________________
Kerry Lindstrom, City Clerk
48 Sand City
SEPTEMBER 2026
49 Acknowledgments
TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
FOR MONTEREY COUNTY
Doug Bilse
Janneke Strause
Theresa Wright
Michael Zeller
Todd Muck
CITY OF SAND CITY STAFF
Leon Gomez, Contract City Engineer
Chief David Honda, Police Department
Vibeke Norgaard, City Manager
Nick Mcllroy, Planning Manager
REGIONAL TASK FORCE PARTNERS
Bicycling Monterey
Blue Zones
California Highway Patrol
Caltrans
California State University
Monterey Bay
Monterey County Public
Health Department
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Monterey-Salinas Transit
North County Fire Protection District
Monterey Off Road Cycling Association
Association of Monterey Bay
Area Governments
CONSULTANT TEAM
Lacy Brown
Bincy Koshy
Crystal Chavez
Elise Brockett
Sheida Carugati
Nikki Davis
Melissa Abadie
Kathryn Miller
Darryl DePencier
Julio Camacho
Abbey Ibarra
Frederik Venter
50 Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
ABOUT THE CITY OF SAND CITY 2
OUR COMMUNITY 3
THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY IN SAND CITY 4
WHAT IS A SAFETY ACTION PLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 GUIDING PRINCIPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 DEVELOPING THIS PLAN 9
CHALLENGE AREAS 12
PLAN OF ACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 A CALL TO ACTION 23
51 List of Figures
List of Tables
TABLE 1. SAFE SYSTEM STRATEGIES FOR SAND CITY 15
TABLE 2. SAND CITY SAFETY PROJECTS 18
FIGURE 1. DEMOGRAPHICS OF SAND CITY 3
FIGURE 2. REGIONAL AND AGENCY-SPECIFIC PLANS 5
FIGURE 3. USDOT SAFE SYSTEM APPROACH 7
FIGURE 4. PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 9
FIGURE 5. ENGAGEMENT EVENTS FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT 10
FIGURE 6. SAFETY CONCERN AREAS WORD CLOUD 11
FIGURE 7. SAFETY CONCERN AREAS BOARD DURING PHASE 2 POP-UP EVENT 11 FIGURE 8. CHALLENGE AREAS FOR SAND CITY 12
FIGURE 9. SAND CITY SAFETY PROJECT LOCATIONS 17
52 Key Acronyms & Definitions
TAMC Transportation Agency for Monterey County
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
SS4A Safe Streets and Roads for All
USDOT United States Department of Transportation
VRU Vulnerable Road User
HIN High Injury Network
PDO Property Damage Only
Fatal Crash One or more participants died from injuries sustained, within 30 days of the crash event Serious Injury Crash A non-fatal crash where one or more participants sustained a severe injury preventing them from walking, driving, or performing activities they were capable of before the crash 53 vi
This plan is dedicated to the lives that have been
forever altered by traffic crashes on Sand City
roadways. We are committed to working towards a
future where everyone gets home safely every day.
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Executive Summary
Sand City reported zero fatal and serious injury crashes from 2019 to 2023. Sand City is committed to continuing this achievement through the proactive implementation of safety-related infrastructure upgrades, policies, plans, and programs.
The Sand City Vision Zero Action Plan is part of a greater regional effort led by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) to ensure that all agencies within Monterey County have formal plans that guide future safety investments and priorities. More information about this effort can be found on TAMC’s Vision Zero webpage.
9 11% WORK FROM HOME
9% WALK, BIKE, OR TAKE TRANSIT
5% CARPOOL
1% USE OTHER TRAVEL OPTIONS
LIKE RIDESHARE, MOTORCYCLE, ETC.
74% DRIVE A PERSONAL
VEHICLE ALONE
PROJECT
LOCATIONS 4 NON-INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY,
PLANNING, AND PROGRAM PROJECTS
CITY-WIDE SYSTEMIC
INTERSECTION UPGRADES
AGENCY-SPECIFIC SAFETY ACTION PLANS
Monterey
Salinas
Seaside
COMPLIMENTARY
SAFETY ACTION PLANS Rural Monterey County Carmel-by-the-Sea Del Rey Oaks Pacific Grove
Sand City Marina
Gonzales Soledad
Greenfield King City
MONTEREY COUNTY REGIONAL VISION ZERO SAFETY ACTION PLAN
PROPOSED SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
SAND CITY’S TRANSPORTATION PATTERNS
SAFETY CHALLENGE AREAS
INTERSECTIONS PEDESTRIANS
AND BICYCLISTS
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About the City of Sand City
Sand City, incorporated in 1960, is a vibrant
coastal California city on the Monterey Bay
with industrial roots in coastal sand mining.
Although Sand City is a small town by area
and population, the city bustles with tourism
with 40,000 to 50,000 daily visitors to Sand
City’s commercial shopping centers, the
Monterey Bay Coastal Trail, and the famed
growing artists’ colony. Sand City takes pride
in blending an industrial past with a future
vision centered in business, art, and the
natural environment. U.S. Highway 1 provides
the primary local and regional access to Sand
City, while the nearby Canyon Del Rey
Boulevard (Highway 218) connects to State
Highway 68, a vital east-west route.
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0–17 18–64 65+
POPULATION
AGE OF RESIDENTS
HOUSEHOLDS IN POVERTY
WORK COMMUTE TRANSPORTATION MODE TRANSPORTATION SPENDING
LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME RACIAL DEMOGRAPHICS JOBS
INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFIES AS
HAVING A DISABILITY
1 in25
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
11% WORK FROM HOME
9% WALK, BIKE, OR TAKE TRANSIT
5% CARPOOL
1% USE OTHER TRAVEL OPTIONS
LIKE RIDESHARE, MOTORCYCLE, ETC.
74% DRIVE A PERSONAL
VEHICLE ALONE
11%
26% 63%
POPULATION
BY RACE
OF HOUSEHOLDS
LIVE BELOW THE
POVERTY LINE 21%
JOBS BY
INDUSTRY
TYPE
23% 55%
MEDIAN-INCOME
HOUSEHOLDS
PERCENTAGE OF INCOME SPENT ON TRANSPORTATION
LOW-INCOME
HOUSEHOLDS
$
404
TOTAL RESIDENTS IN
SAND CITY
57%
ENGLISH
2%
OTHER
41%
SPANISH
47% HISPANIC OR LATINO
34% WHITE
13% OTHER
4% BLACK
2% ASIAN
53% OTHER
23% CONSTRUCTION
12% LEISURE & HOSPITALITY
7% EDUCATION & HEALTHCARE
3% PROFESSIONAL &
BUSINESS SERVICES
2% MANUFACTURING
Figure 1. DEMOGRAPHICS OF SAND CITY Sources: 2020 U.S. Census and 2019-2023 American Community Survey data Our Community
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The Importance of Traffic Safety in Sand City
Relatively few traffic crashes occur in Sand
City, but traffic safety remains an important
priority for the community. In a smaller
community, even one serious incident can
have a profound human impact, affecting
families, neighbors, and first responders.
These crashes also carry economic
consequences, including emergency response
costs, medical expenses, and disruptions to
daily life.
Local conditions continue to shape these risks.
Sand City’s diverse yet limited land use,
combined with its role as a connector to
nearby regional destinations, means that local
streets accommodate both neighborhood and
regional through traffic. Being at the heart of
one of the Monterey Peninsula’s tourism
destinations brings additional visitors who may
be unfamiliar with local roadway conditions,
while commuter travel patterns and reliance on
key arterials can increase exposure to higherspeed conflicts and traffic violations.
These factors highlight why proactive safety
improvements remain essential. Sand City is
committed to advancing Vision Zero principles
locally and partnering with neighboring
communities to support safety efforts across
the Monterey County region.
As the only city in Monterey County with zero
reported traffic deaths or serious injuries,
Sand City has proven that Vision Zero is
attainable with thoughtful and proactive
investments. And it’s not just because it’s a
small town.
Tens of thousands of people travel to or
through Sand City each day, so what makes
Sand City unique?
• Slower vehicle speeds
• Street designs that prioritize walking,
biking, and local access over mobility
• Easy access to transit and trails as
alternatives to driving
Proactive inclusion of bicycle and pedestrian
safety treatments, such as curb extensions,
high visibility crosswalks, and signing, in
recent infrastructure projects.
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What is a Safety Action Plan?
A Safety Action Plan is a roadmap for
prioritizing and investing in the projects,
places, and efforts that are most likely to
reduce the risk of fatal and serious injury
crashes. This plan is part of a larger effort led
by the Transportation Agency of Monterey
County (TAMC) to develop regional and
agency-specific action plans. Development of
these plans is funded by a grant awarded by
the U.S. Department of Transportation
(USDOT) through the Safe Streets and Roads
for All (SS4A) program.
The Monterey County Regional Safety Action
Plan provides a broad view of the safety
needs across the entire region, and outlines
high priority strategies for addressing
risky behaviors and reducing crash risks
countywide. Individual agency plans, like
this one, provide a more localized look at
the unique safety needs and projects that
are important within each community.
AGENCY-SPECIFIC SAFETY ACTION PLANS
Monterey
Salinas
Seaside
COMPLIMENTARY
SAFETY ACTION PLANS
Rural Monterey County Carmel-by-the-Sea
Del Rey Oaks Pacific Grove
Sand City Marina
Gonzales Soledad
Greenfield King City
MONTEREY COUNTY REGIONAL VISION ZERO SAFETY ACTION PLAN Figure 2. REGIONAL AND AGENCY-SPECIFIC PLANS
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OUR SAFETY VISION AND GOAL
TAMC and Sand City believe that everyone
deserves to travel safely. To achieve this
vision, TAMC has set an ambitious and
achievable goal to reduce fatal and serious
injuries by 30% in Monterey County by 2030
with the ultimate goal of eliminating fatal and
serious injuries by 2040. This Monterey
County Regional Vision Zero target was
officially adopted by the TAMC Board of
Directors on March 25, 2026.
WHAT IS VISION ZERO?
Vision Zero is a global strategy to eliminate
traffic deaths and serious injuries in a certain
timeframe by treating them as preventable
events. In the U.S., the Vision Zero strategy
led to the adoption of the Federal Highway
Administration’s (FHWA) Safe System
Approach – a holistic roadway safety guide
that recognizes that humans make mistakes,
that our transportation network should be
designed to prevent fatal mistakes from
happening in the first place, and to minimize
the injury severity when a crash does occur.
WHAT IS A VISION ZERO SAFETY
ACTION PLAN AND WHY NOW?
Every year, approximately 40,000 people lose
their lives traveling on U.S. roadways. In Sand
City, crash totals are comparatively low, with an
average of one crash reported each year.
Even low severity crashes can significantly
affect members of our community, our family,
friends, kids, neighbors, and colleagues.
Building on a strong safety record with
relatively few severe crashes, Sand City is
committed to continually improving conditions
to ensure safe travel for all. This commitment
takes shape with effective strategies, policies,
programs, and projects that can be
implemented by the City and partner
agencies to reduce the risk of fatal and
serious injury crashes. This plan, in
coordination with the people and plans
developed for each agency in Monterey
County, will help us achieve our ambitious
regional Vision Zero goal together.
Zero is our goal.
A safe system is how we get there.
WHAT IS THE SAFE SYSTEM APPROACH?
The Safe System Approach is a framework
for effectively managing the diverse inherent
risks within the transportation system. As part
of this approach, multiple layers of protection
are created to prevent crashes and reduce
harm when crashes do occur. It is centered
on the idea that we all have a role to play in
creating a safer transportation system, and
achieving Vision Zero requires that we all do
our part to keep ourselves and others safe.
Guiding Principles
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• RED
U
N
D
A
N
CY IS
CRUCIAL • DEATH/SERIOUS INJURY IS UNACCEPTABLE • HUMANS MAKE
MIS
T
A
KES •
SAFETY IS
PROACTIVE • RESPONSIBILITY IS SHARED • HUMANS ARE VULNERAB L
E
SAFE
SYSTEM
APPROACH
Post-Crash
Care
Safe
Speeds
Safe
Roads
Safe
Road Users
Safe
Vehicles
THERE ARE SIX KEY PRINCIPLES OF THE
USDOT SAFE SYSTEM APPROACH:
1. Death and Serious Injuries are Unacceptable
2. Humans Make Mistakes
3. Humans are Vulnerable
4. Responsibility is Shared
5. Safety is Proactive
6. Redundancy is Crucial
Figure 3. USDOT SAFE SYSTEM APPROACH
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Each of the six key principles in the Safe System Approach are supported by five main objectives:
1 Safer People Consider and address the safety of all road users, including those who walk, bike, drive, take transit, or travel by other modes.
2 Safer Roads Engineer roads to prioritize the safety of all road users, especially vulnerable road users, to minimize human mistakes, and to account for injury tolerance. 3 Safer Travel Options
(Safer Vehicles)
Expand the availability of safer travel options, including multimodal transportation networks, safe and reliable transit options, and advanced vehicle design and technologies. 4 Safer Speeds Promote safer speeds through context-appropriate roadway design, education, outreach, and enforcement.
5 Post-Crash Care
Enhance the survivability of a crash by making it easier and faster to receive emergency medical care and access trauma centers, create a safe working environment for emergency responders, and prevent secondary crashes.
While not yet an element of the USDOT Safe System wheel, the concept of Safer Land Use is gaining attention across the industry, and several states including California, Oregon, and Washington are considering adding it as a sixth element of the Safe System Approach. Land use decisions shape many aspects of the transportation system, including the ability for people to choose safer travel options and make fewer and shorter trips, reducing their exposure to crash risk.
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SS4A REQUIRED ELEMENTS OF A
SAFETY ACTION PLAN:
Leadership commitment to a “Zero” goal
Involvement of a task force
Data-driven safety analysis
Robust public engagement
Assessment of policies, programs,
and processes
Prioritized projects that reflect
the Safe System Approach
Ongoing transparency and reporting
Developing this Plan
To help local agencies develop plans and implement roadway safety improvements that incorporate the Safe System Approach, a once-in-a-generation federal grant program known as Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) was developed to award demonstration and implementation funds to state and local agencies. The SS4A Grant Program is funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act starting in fiscal year 2022 and ends in fiscal year 2026. With SS4A funds, TAMC has led the effort to develop regional, municipal, and rural county level action plans to help reduce and eventually eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes in Monterey County.
DATA-DRIVEN ANALYSIS
The cornerstone of this Plan is a data-driven
evaluation of safety needs and effective
solutions. We analyzed reported crash data,
community experiences, travel patterns, and
demographics to better understand potential
risk factors and how to sustain Sand City’s
safety successes. We then paired these findings
with national research, best practices, and local
knowledge to identify feasible, practical, locally
supported ways to save lives. More information
on the analysis and findings can be found in the
Challenge Areas and Plan of Action sections.
UNDERSTANDING
Data Analysis
Community
Demographics
Community
Engagement #1
Existing Plans,
Policies, and
Planned Projects
TASK FORCE
MEETING
NEEDS
High Injury
Network
Challenge Areas
SOLUTIONS
Safe System
Toolbox
High Priority
Projects,
Strategies,
and Policies
Community
Engagement #2
PLAN OF ACTION
Findings and
Implementation
Performance
Measures
Final Vision
Zero Safety
Action Plan
TASK FORCE
MEETING
LOCAL AGENCY
MEETINGS
TASK FORCE
MEETING
Figure 4. PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
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ENGAGING WITH SAND CITY
Community engagement played a key role in shaping this Plan, providing local insight that complements the City’s safety record. Input from residents, workers, and visitors helped identify everyday experiences and potential concerns, ensuring strategies are grounded in community needs while supporting Sand City’s continued low crash rates.
The project team conducted two rounds of
public outreach through workshops, pop-up
events, and an online survey and comment
map. The first round, held in Summer 2025,
focused on understanding the challenges and
opportunities related to transportation and
safety. Feedback from the community during
this phase was incorporated into the planning
process and helped shape potential solutions.
The second round, conducted in Fall 2025,
presented the recommended challenge areas
and solutions back to the community for input.
Community members could review the
recommendations, project ideas, and share
their feedback.
Sand City had a total of 8 comments received
through in-person comments, survey
responses, and the interactive comment map
throughout both phases of outreach. More
than 40 people provided feedback on the
challenge areas during the pop-up event at
the city’s monthly Night Market 831.
Figure 5. ENGAGEMENT EVENTS FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT
PACIFIC OCEAN
Gonzales x2
Prunedale Castroville
Toro Park
Sand City
Del Rey Oaks
Pacific Grove x2
Carmel-by-the-Sea x2
Greenfield x3
Swiss Rifle Club
Soledad x3
King City x3
Marina x2
Monterey County
101
101
198
68 1
146
183
OTHER ENGAGEMENT
EVENT LOCATIONS
SAND CITY
ENGAGEMENT EVENTS
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Safety Concerns of Sand City
Concerns were shared about poor or missing
roadway lighting, pot holes, distracted drivers,
lack of parking (especially near the beach),
poorly connected and striped bike lanes and
pedestrian crossings, poorly connected and
maintained sidewalks, and confusing, missing,
or old signage.
Figure 6 is a word cloud of the most common
words related to roadway safety that
community members in Sand City said or
wrote down during the outreach process.
Figure 7 shows project team members
explaining the project to Sand City
community members at the NIght Market 831
pop-up event.
Support for Safety Improvements
Community members in Sand City expressed
support for safety improvements such as
traffic calming, improved pedestrian
crossings, and improved roadway lighting.
Emphasis Area Priorities
During Phase 2 of the outreach, community
members shared which challenge areas
should be prioritized for safety improvements.
The following challenge areas were
identified as being a priority to improve
safety in Sand City:
• Aggressive Driving
• Distracted Driving
• Intersections
• Pedestrians
• Bicyclists
• Impaired Driving
• Aging Drivers
• Young Drivers
TAMC VISION ZERO TASK FORCE
The Monterey County Vision Zero Task
Force was made up of safety partners across
the community, including representatives
from schools, medical and emergency
response professionals, community
organizations, public works, law
enforcement, and fire departments. Three
task force groups were created to capture
the diverse area and interests in Monterey
County – the South County, Peninsula, and
Regional task forces. Task Force
membership included a mix of urban, rural,
and regional interests as participants shared
their input and experiences not just where
they work, but also where they live and
travel. This Plan incorporates safety
concerns, feedback, and suggestions for
Sand City that were gathered from the
Peninsula and Regional Task Force groups.
Figure 6. SAFETY CONCERN AREAS
WORD CLOUD
Figure 7. SAFETY CONCERN AREAS
BOARD DURING PHASE 2 POP-UP EVENT
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SAND CITY
SAFETY
CONCERNS
TASK FORCE
LOCAL
AGENCY
INPUT
REGIONAL
CRASH TRENDS
COMMUNITY
FEEDBACK
Bicyclists
Pedestrians
Lane Departures
Intersections
Impaired Driving
Speed Management/
Aggressive Driving
Aging Drivers
Young Drivers
Distracted Driving
Motorcyclists
Workzones
Commercial Vehicles
Occupant Protection
Driver Licensing
Emergency Response
Emerging Technologies
SAND CITY
CHALLENGE AREAS
MONTEREY COUNTY REGIONAL
CHALLENGE AREAS
Impaired Driving
Speed Management/
Aggressive Driving
Distracted Driving
Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Young Drivers
Aging Drivers
Occupant Protection
Intersections
Pedestrians and Bicyclists
CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE CHALLENGE AREAS
Challenge Areas
Challenge areas are not locations. They
represent the underlying crash patterns that
are most contributing to fatal and serious injury
crashes. In an environment of limited funding,
we must focus our resources on the efforts
that will make the biggest difference, and
emphasis areas help us do that. Challenge
areas provide a strategic framework for
developing and implementing safety
strategies, prioritizing capital projects,
guiding enforcement and education.
We applied a data-driven approach to selecting
challenge areas. We started with the list of
16 Challenge Areas outlined in the California
Strategic Highway Safety Plan, and used local
crash patterns and community input to select
the subset that best reflect local needs.
The Sand City challenge areas are focused on
those that reflect the unique needs of the City,
while the Monterey County Region plan
captures those that are more broadly
applicable across the entire region. Although
Sand City did not experience any fatal or
serious injury crashes, the selected challenge
areas reflect the safety concerns and priorities
shared by community members and city staff.
Figure 8. CHALLENGE AREAS FOR SAND CITY
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INTERSECTIONS
Intersections are the primary source of conflicts
in Sand City between road users of all types,
including drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
Crash severity and patterns depend on the type
of traffic control (traffic signal, stop signs, or
alternative intersection control such as
roundabouts), but often include rear-end,
turning, and angle crashes. Intersection crashes
that involve speeding, red-light running, and
vulnerable users are more likely to result in
people being seriously injured or killed; all the
crashes in Sand City cited unsafe speeds as a
primary contributing factor to the crash.
PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS
The term “vulnerable road users” is often used
to describe bicyclists and pedestrians.
Pedestrians include people walking and using
wheelchairs and other mobility devices, while
bicyclists include those riding bicycles,
e-bikes, and non-motorized mobility devices.
Even if their primary mode of travel is by car,
everyone is a vulnerable road user at some
point during their trip, whether to get to a bus
stop, a parking spot, or even the mailbox.
People walking and biking are more
vulnerable because there is no physical
protection between them and the crash,
leaving them directly exposed in the event of
a collision. As a result, crashes involving
vulnerable road users are far more likely to
result in fatal or life-altering injuries.
Crashes involving vulnerable road users most
commonly occur at intersections and along
roadways that lack safe, dedicated space for
walking and bicycling. Areas with high levels
of activity—such as near transit stops, school
zones, shopping centers, parks and
recreational areas, and neighborhood
centers—also tend to experience more of
these collisions, largely due to a higher
concentration of people walking and biking.
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Plan of Action
Sand City’s Plan of Action is guided by a
strategy-first approach that goes beyond
standalone projects to create lasting safety
improvements. In addition to targeted
infrastructure investments, the City
emphasizes policies, programs, and
partnerships that support safer behaviors,
strengthen coordination, and sustain
long-term impact. This comprehensive
approach ensures that safety is addressed
holistically—combining physical
improvements with education, enforcement,
and collaboration to effectively reduce
crash risk and improve conditions for all
roadway users.
EXISTING EFFORTS
Although this is Sand City’s first formal plan
dedicated to traffic safety, providing a safe
transportation system has been a guiding
principle for decades. These are a few
examples of plans, policies and programs that
influence how people travel in and through
Sand City, whether developed by the
City, neighboring communities, or regional
safety partners.
• Active Transportation Plan in the
2018 Monterey County Active
Transportation Plan (Chapter 5.11)
• Safe Routes to School through the
Monterey County Measure X Safe
Routes to School Program (Seaside &
Marina Safe Routes to School Plan)
• Streets and Highways subsection of the
2002-2017 Sand City Comprehensive
Plan (currently being updated to 2050)
SAFE SYSTEM STRATEGIES
When we think of ways to improve safety,
many people think only of engineering
projects. However, through the Safe System
Approach, we know that achieving Vision
Zero will require a variety of efforts and
investments that are much more broad than a
list of capital projects.
THE STRATEGIES ARE INTENDED TO COMPLIMENT
AND SUPPORT ENGINEERING PROJECTS IN THREE
KEY WAYS:
1. Elevate the importance of traffic safety within
our agency
2. Make it easier to fund or build
safety improvements
3. Encourage safe behaviors and foster a stronger
culture of traffic safety in our community
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Table 1. SAFE SYSTEM STRATEGIES FOR SAND CITY
STRATEGIES TIER CATEGORY
CHALLENGE AREAS
BICYCLISTS PEDESTRIANS INTERSECTIONS
Support and participate in regional education and awareness campaigns targeting risky driving behaviors such as speeding, impairment, distraction, not wearing a seatbelt, and failure to yield to pedestrians.
Tier 1 Engagement, Education,
and Enforcement
Support regional efforts to establish policies and laws regarding E-Bikes and E-Scooters (could include types of facilities where they are permitted, maximum speeds permitted, licensing requirements, etc.).
Tier 2 Agency Processes,
Policies, and Planning
Support and participate in regional programs to provide safety equipment (e.g., child safety seats, bicycle helmets, bicycle lights, reflective bands) for youth and/or low-income residents.
Tier 2 Engagement, Education,
and Enforcement
Support and participate in regional multi-agency (public works, emergency response, first responders, health and trauma, etc.) task forces or committees related to traffic safety.
Tier 2 Agency Processes,
Policies, and Planning
INTENDED PURPOSE SECONDARY PURPOSE/DIRECT BENEFIT INDIRECT BENEFIT DOES NOT APPLY While the City has limited resources, it recognizes the importance of supporting and participating in efforts that maintain the low frequency of fatal and serious crashes beyond infrastructure-related projects. These efforts include updating and introducing new agency processes, policies, planning efforts, and public safety campaigns. Strategies were developed in response to an assessment of existing policies, plans, programs, and standards. Table 1 lists the recommended strategies that will help Sand City better prioritize safety and move projects forward.
TIER 1: DIRECTLY ADDRESSES MULTIPLE REGIONAL SAFETY CHALLENGE AREAS TIER 2: DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ADDRESSES MORE THAN ONE REGIONAL OR LOCAL CHALLENGE AREAS 69 16
PRIORITIZING INVESTMENTS
Recognizing the reality of the City’s limited resources and inability to complete all recommended projects, investments should be prioritized, based on the following data-driven criteria to maximize the potential safety benefits (listed in order of importance). 1 Systemic Safety Opportunity
Projects that can be implemented systemically to benefit a large proportion of the community, such as speed management, signing and striping upgrades, and low-cost intersection enhancements, should be prioritized to proactively reduce risk before crashes occur. 2 Proximity to Schools
and Youth Activity Areas
Projects near K–12 schools, childcare facilities, parks, and other youth-oriented destinations should be prioritized, particularly those that improve walking and bicycling safety. This includes improvements aligned with county-wide Safe Routes to School programs and corridors with documented student travel demand.
3 Vulnerable Road Users
Priority should be given to projects that improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, older adults, people with disabilities, and transit users. Locations with a history of pedestrian- or bicycle-involved crashes, or where vulnerable users are exposed to high-speed or high-volume traffic, should rank highly. 4 Disadvantaged
Community Considerations
Projects serving communities disproportionately impacted by traffic injuries, areas of persistent poverty, or communities with limited access to safe transportation options should be elevated. 5 Feasibility and Readiness Project readiness, cost-effectiveness, ease of implementation, and compatibility with planned roadway or capital projects should be considered to maximize near-term safety benefits. 70 17
PROJECTS
There are a variety of safety measures that
can be implemented across Sand City
through a combination of systemic (proactive)
and hotspot (reactive) projects.
Systemic projects aim to treat one or more
underlying risk factors by installing a low-cost
treatment at several similar locations. An
example of a systemic project would be
upgrading warning signs at 30 stop-controlled
intersections that have limited sight distance.
Hotspot projects, on the other hand, tend to
include higher cost solutions that improve
safety at a single location where there is a
high risk for crashes and/or where there has
been a history of severe crashes. An example
of a hotspot project would be installing a
roundabout at a stop-controlled intersection
with a history of multiple fatal and severe
injury crashes.
The following list of projects includes both
hotspot and systemic solutions that address
the primary crash patterns associated
with fatal and serious injury crashes on
Sand City streets. In addition to the
recommended projects, Figure 9 depicts the
future Monterey-Salinas Transit SURF! Busway
and Bus Rapid Transit Project (MST SURF!),
Multi-Use Trail project, and the Coastal Trail
project for reference. These projects will
provide essential safety improvements, bicyle
and pedestrian network connections, and
improved access to transit.
Sand City
1 2
3 4
6 7
8 5
9 TIOGA ST
PLAYA AVE
CONTRA COSTA ST
CALIFORNIA AVE
1 PACIFIC OCEAN
CORRIDOR
RECOMMENDED PROJECTS
LOCATION
MST SURF! BUSWAY
AND PATH PROJECT
MULTI-USE TRAIL PROJECT
COASTAL TRAIL PROJECT
Figure 9. SAND CITY SAFETY PROJECT LOCATIONS
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Table 2. SAND CITY SAFETY PROJECTS
PROJECT LOCATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION TIMELINE
Various
Upcoming Trail and Transit Projects - three large scale projects, in various stages of planning, design, and construction, will improve multimodal safety in Sand City. The MST SURF! project, the Coastal Trail Project, and the Multi-Use Trail project will make it easier and safer for people to walk, bike, and take transit in Sand City. Once completed, these projects will result in numerous safety improvements in Sand City, including enhanced pedestrian crossings, improved signing and striping, traffic calming treatments, and a new roundabout
Near-term
Intersection of Playa Ave and
California Ave
(Project #1)
In conjunction with the future MST SURF! project, install a traffic signal and associated pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements Near-term
Intersection of Tioga Ave and
California Ave
(Project #2)
Install high-visibility crosswalks (continental or stamped asphalt concrete) Near-term Install pedestrian and bicycle enhancements and coordinate improvements with future trail projects Long-term Intersection of Contra Costa St
and Olympia Ave and the TAMC
Rail Road Right-of-Way
(Project #3)
Install high-visibility crosswalks (continental or stamped asphalt concrete) Near-term Install pedestrian and bicycle enhancements and coordinate improvements with future trail projects Long-term Intersection of Tioga Ave and
Sand Dunes Dr
(Project #4)
Install high-visibility crosswalks (continental or stamped asphalt concrete) Near-term Install pedestrian and bicycle enhancements, including high visibility crosswalks and ADA ramps on all approaches, leading pedestrian intervals and bike boxes; Coordinate improvements with future trail projects
Long-term
Intersection of Holly St and
Ortiz Ave
(Project #5)
Install pedestrian and bicycle enhancements and coordinate improvements with future trail projects Long-term 72 19
PROJECT LOCATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION TIMELINE
Tioga Avenue from Del Monte
Blvd to Sand City Beach
(Project #6)
Evaluate the safety benefits of installing a narrow raised median between California Ave. and Del Monte Blvd; if warranted, construct the median (the jurisdiction at this intersection is split between the City of Sand City and the City of Seaside; implement this project in collaboration with the City of Seaside.) West of Metz Road, install “Share the Road” signs and sharrow pavement markings West of California Ave, install green conflict striping where bike lane crosses driveways and side streets Install wayfinding signage consistent with TAMC Wayfinding Project Near-term
On Tioga Avenue overpass over Highway 1, upgrade bridge guardrails and pedestrian facilities to improve safety for pedestrians walking to and from the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail and beach to the west and residences, commercial shopping centers, and the South of Tioga area to the east. This project would require coordination with Caltrans.
Long-term
Holly St from California Ave
to Ortiz Ave
(Project #7)
Maintenance and Rehabilitation (M + R) Project, including:
• install “Share the Road” signs and sharrow pavement markings • install green conflict striping where bike lane crosses driveways and side streets • install wayfinding signage consistent with TAMC Wayfinding Project Near-term
Contra Costa St from north of
Bay Ave to Redwood Ave
(Project #8)
Maintenance and Rehabilitation (M + R) Project, including:
• install “Share the Road” signs and sharrow pavement markings • install green conflict striping where bike lane crosses driveways and side streets • install wayfinding signage consistent with TAMC Wayfinding Project Near-term
Catalina St from Olympia Ave
to Ortiz Ave
(Project #9)
Maintenance and Rehabilitation (M + R) Project, including:
• install “Share the Road” signs and sharrow pavement markings • install green conflict striping where bike lane crosses driveways and side streets • install wayfinding signage consistent with TAMC Wayfinding Project Near-term
Citywide Systemic
Intersection Upgrades
Systemic upgrades to stop-controlled and non-stop controlled intersections, including high visibility pavement markings, double wide stop bars, daylighting, manage vegetation to improve sight distance, enhance lighting, install curb extensions where pedestrian volumes are high Mid-term
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RESOURCES AND TOOLS
Our understanding of safety strategies,
their effectiveness, and best practices for
implementation are continually evolving.
The following state and federal resources
may be useful when identifying safety
strategies for a specific location, underlying
risk, or crash pattern:
• FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures
• FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures
in Rural Communities
• NHTSA Countermeasures that Work
• USDOT National Roadway Safety Strategy
• Caltrans Local Roadway Safety Manual
• Safe System Roadway Design Hierarchy
We recognize that much of this plan is based
on a snapshot of reported crashes, and that
new high-crash locations and crash patterns
may emerge in the coming years. The
Safety Action Plan: City of Sand City includes
several tools and resources that can be
used to diagnose safety risks and find
effective solutions.
Safe System Toolbox: A comprehensive
list of safety countermeasures,
expected safety benefits, and
considerations for implementation.
Case Studies: 24 example case studies
of locations throughout Monterey
County that highlight common crash
trends, site characteristics, and
potential countermeasures.
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FUNDING SOURCES
Implementing this Plan will require assembling
funding from multiple levels – federal, state,
regional, and local, based on project type
(capital vs. programmatic), sponsor eligibility
(TAMC vs. local jurisdictions), and readiness
(quick-build vs. construction). The 2026 TAMC
Regional Transportation Improvement Program
(RTIP) confirms that Monterey County projects
already draw from a broad mix of sources,
including federal formula programs state
programs, and local funds.
Federal Funding Sources
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) – USDOT
SS4A is the primary federal funding source
for Vision Zero and Safe System efforts. It
provides about $1B/year (2022–2026) for
local agencies to complete safety planning
and deliver safety projects. Grant types
include Planning (about $100K–$1M) and
Implementation (about $1M–$20M, requires
an adopted safety action plan). A 20% local
match is required and may include in-kind
contributions. SS4A is well suited for systemic
safety improvements, Safe Routes to School,
and education/enforcement programs.
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
HSIP funds infrastructure projects with proven
crash reduction benefits, including signals,
striping/signing, crosswalks, beacons, rumble
strips, guardrails, and other countermeasures.
Projects using a systemic approach, targeting
the High Injury Network, and aligning with
Vision Zero priorities are typically most
competitive. Cycles occur about every
1–2 years (next anticipated in 2026).
INFRA Competitive Grants – FHWA
INFRA supports large, corridor-scale projects
with strong regional or national benefits.
Projects combining safety with freight, transit,
and multimodal access may be competitive.
IIJA / Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
The IIJA expanded federal transportation
funding, including SS4A and major competitive
programs such as BUILD, which can support
safety, multimodal access, and state-of-goodrepair improvements.
Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside – FHWA
TA supports smaller-scale pedestrian and
bicycle projects, including Safe Routes to
School, trails, sidewalks, bikeways, crossings,
and traffic calming—especially near schools
and in high pedestrian activity areas.
State of California Funding Sources
Active Transportation Program (ATP)
ATP is California’s primary competitive
program for walking and biking projects
and related planning and safety programs,
including Safe Routes to School and
education/enforcement efforts.
SB 1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act)
SB 1 provides ongoing state funding for
roadway rehabilitation and safety upgrades.
Key categories include local streets/roads
maintenance, bicycle and pedestrian
improvements (often through ATP), and
planning grants.
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
STIP funds major multi-year capital projects
on state and local networks. Projects with
clear safety benefits and regional mobility/
connectivity value may be good candidates.
California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grants
OTS provides annual grants for noninfrastructure safety strategies such as education, enforcement, emergency response
support, and safety campaigns, based
on documented crash and safety needs.
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Programming + Local Funding
RTIP/TIP Programming
The Safety Action Plan should serve as a
project pipeline, helping move projects into
RTIP/TIP programming for construction using
sources such as HSIP, ATP, STIP, and SB 1.
Local Revenues + Development Fees
Local funds are critical for grant match, quickbuild pilots, and near-term improvements.
Development impact fees and mitigation
funding can also support safety upgrades
in growth areas and high-need corridors.
MONITORING PERFORMANCE
A core element of Vision Zero is the
commitment to accountability and
transparency, ensuring that Sand City’s
progress toward eliminating fatal
and serious injury crashes can be measured,
monitored, and communicated clearly to
the public. Performance measures provide
the framework for tracking that progress over
time and evaluating whether the strategies
and investments outlined in this Plan are
producing meaningful results.
As strategies and projects are implemented,
it is vital to regularly monitor citywide safety
performance to determine the effectiveness
of those efforts, and make adjustments to
future investments and priorities, as needed.
Moving forward, Sand City will use the
following performance measures to track the
successful implementation of this plan.
Number of fatal and serious injury crashes
on City roadways (total)
Number of fatal and serious injury crashes
by challenge area:
• At intersections
• Involving pedestrians
• Involving bicyclists
These performance measures will be tracked
in coordination with TAMC’s planned safety
performance report, which will be prepared
and shared publicly on their website on an
annual basis. TAMC is in the process of
establishing a regional crash database that will
allow for more timely, accurate, and accessible
local crash data, and will also allow for
improved regional data sharing capabilities
This plan will be made publicly available on
the TAMC and Sand City websites.
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A Call to Action
We all have a shared responsibility to keep ourselves and others safe when we travel. Infrastructure matters, but so do the choices we make every day. Whether you are behind the wheel, on a bike, or walking, each of us plays a role by slowing down, staying alert, and respecting the rules of the road. Together, we can build a culture where getting home safely is the expectation, every time, for everyone.
77 AGENDA ITEM
9C.
Approve a Resolution Approving the
Selection of Leon Keer as the Muralist for
the Graniterock Batch Plant Mural Project
and Approving a Mural Design for the
Graniterock Batch Plant
78 City of Sand City
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Vibeke Norgaard, City Manager; Audrey Cray, Administrative Services Manager
DATE: September 15, 2026
SUBJECT: Recommendation from the City of Sand City Art Committee regarding the Selection of the Muralist for the Commissioned Mural at Graniterock _____________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The City has held five mural festivals since the inaugural festival in September 2020. In 2023, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for mural curators and selected Crystal and Cameron Moberg of Talking Walls to curate the 2023 and 2024 we.Mural festivals.
The Sand City Art Committee, comprised of Sand City artists, artisans and arts-related business owners, met on February 12 and March 28, 2025, to discuss recommendations regarding a potential 2025 mural festival. On April 15, 2025, based on the Art Committee’s recommendation, the City Council directed the City Manager to pursue a mural project focused on a large-scale commissioned mural, such as the Graniterock Batch Plant. In October of 2025, the City Manager and Talking Walls met with Graniterock personnel to discuss the viability of painting the commissioned mural on the batch plant.
On January 20, 2026, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Talking Walls to initiate the commissioned mural project.
Selection Process
In April 2026, following discussions between the City Manager and Graniterock, the City and Graniterock finalized an agreement allowing Talking Walls to begin identifying muralists interested in developing a design specifically for the Graniterock Batch Plant.
This agreement represented an important step forward in the City’s efforts to bring a large-scale, high-quality mural to one of Sand City’s most prominent industrial structures, while ensuring that the project would be developed in coordination with Graniterock.
On April 28, 2026, Talking Walls presented the Art Committee with a range of muralists and examples of their work. After a vigorous debate, the Art Committee provided direction regarding its preferences, including consideration of local and female muralists, as well as artistic approaches that would be appropriate for the unique character and setting of Sand City.
In response to that direction, on June 11, 2026, Talking Walls provided the Arts Committee with an additional presentation – this time they presented a more focused group of artists whose work aligned with the Art Committee’s preferences, Graniterock’s design considerations, and Sand City’s distinctive aesthetic. Following its review and 79 discussions, the Art Committee selected three muralists to develop concepts for further consideration.
Talking Walls then worked directly with the three selected artists and provided them with information from Graniterock and the Art Committee regarding preferred artistic styles and themes. Crystal and Cameron Moberg of Talking Walls, also met directly with Graniterock to further discuss themes and elements the company wished to incorporate into the mural. This collaborative process allowed the artists’ concepts to be developed with consideration of the interests of the City, the Art Committee, and the property owner.
On August 11, 2026, Talking Walls presented two of the three selected muralists and their proposed designs to the Art Committee. The third muralist was unable to participate due to scheduling conflicts.
On August 18, 2026, the City Council was presented with the Art Committee’s recommendation that Leon Keer’s artistic style, experience, and proposed design best aligned with the vision for a large-scale mural at the Graniterock Batch Plant.
However, the City Council elected not to follow the Committee’s recommendation to approve the design as submitted and instead directed the City Manager to return with suggested changes to the rendering to include images that reflect Sand City’s coastal location.
In response to the Council’s direction, the City Manager asked Talking Walls to work directly with Leon Keer to revise his original submission to instead incorporate the City Council’s suggested changes and to also develop a second mural concept for Council’s consideration. The result is two distinct design approaches that provide the City Council with an opportunity to select the concept that best reflects Sand City’s vision for this significant public-facing artwork.
DESIGN OPTIONS
Attachment 1a – Revised Original Design
Attachment 1a presents Leon Keer’s original concept with the City Council’s requested revisions incorporated. The revisions include moving the toys higher within the design and replacing several of the original toys with objects that reflect the coastal character of Sand City, including a tugboat and an octopus.
The revised design maintains the central artistic concept while responding directly to the feedback provided by the City Council. As submitted by Leon Keer, the art piece is:
“a monumental mural depicting a playful collection of diverse toys, intertwined and layered together as if they have been carved into an elaborate classical marble relief. The composition features recognizable toys overlapping and emerging organically from one another. The toys become a metaphor for imagination, while the carved stone represents precision, durability and the transformation of raw material into something meaningful”.
80 This concept offers a bold and visually engaging treatment of the Graniterock Batch Plant while creating a connection between the playful and imaginative nature of the artwork, Sand City’s coastal environment, and Graniterock’s history of working with stone and raw materials.
Attachment 1b – Second Design Submission
Attachment 1b presents a new concept developed by Leon Keer in direct response to the City Manager’s request for an alternative design to present to the City Council. Rather than treating the four sections of the Graniterock Batch Plant wall as one continuous composition, this concept uses the existing architectural divisions of the structure to create the illusion of a series of three-dimensional rooms extending beyond the surface of the wall.
Leon Keer describes his art piece as:
“creating the illusion of architectural spaces extending beyond the surface of the wall. Every room will get a different colored backdrop. At the center of each room stands a familiar everyday object, carved entirely from stone and presented as a classical sculpture on a pedestal. A familiar object becomes something that appears to belong in a museum or on a public monument. The material changes our perception of the object. Stone gives it a sense of permanence and importance. The transformation also creates a direct connection to the identity of the company. Working with granite and stone is fundamentally about taking a raw, natural material and giving it a new purpose through craftmanship, precision and transformation.”
This alternative design provides a substantially different artistic approach while maintaining a strong connection to Graniterock’s identity and the physical characteristics of the Batch Plant. The design utilizes the existing architecture rather than trying to conceal it, which transforms the Graniterock Batch Plant into an artistic experience that invites viewers to look at the building as more than just a batch plant.
Both concepts demonstrate Leon Keer’s ability to create large-scale artwork that is visually distinctive while incorporating meaning connected to the site, the surrounding community, and Graniterock’s identity. The two submissions also provide City Council with meaningful alternatives following its August 18 direction to return with changes to the original design submission.
NEXT STEPS
Staff is seeking City Council approval of one of the two revised mural concepts presented by Leon Keer. Upon City Council approval of the Art Committee’s recommendation and the selected mural, Talking Walls will present the selected design to Graniterock for final approval. If Graniterock requests minor revisions, Talking Walls will coordinate with the selected muralist to incorporate those revisions while maintaining the overall design approved by City Council. Attachment 1a, the original mural design concept, has already been reviewed and approved by Graniterock. If Council decides to move forward with Attachment 1b, the newly submitted mural design, Graniterock’s approval process will begin anew, which may cause delays to the timeline.
81 Following final approval, Talking Walls will coordinate the installation schedule with the artist and Graniterock. Installation is anticipated to occur in the late Fall of 2026. The exact date will be determined based upon the artist’s availability.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The existing contract between the City and Talking Walls, approved by the City Council on January 20, 2026, includes the cost of the muralist and is included in the City's approved FY 2026/27 budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve one of the two (2) designs presented by Leon Keer for the Graniterock Batch Plant.
Attachment:
1. Leon Keer’s Designs
a. Design #1 – Original with Edits
b. Design #2 – New Design Submission
2. Resolution
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84 CITY OF SAND CITY
RESOLUTION SC 26-___, 2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAND CITY APPROVING
THE SELECTION OF LEON KEER AS THE MURALIST FOR THE GRANITEROCK
BATCH PLANT MURAL PROJECT AND APPROVING A MURAL DESIGN FOR THE
GRANITEROCK BATCH PLANT
WHEREAS, the City of Sand City has supported public art and mural projects as part of its efforts to enhance the community and promote Sand City as an arts destination, and transform prominent public facing spaces through high-quality works of art; and WHEREAS, on January 20, 2026, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Talking Walls to initiate a commissioned mural project at the Graniterock Batch Plant; and
WHEREAS, Talking Walls worked with the City’s Art Committee and Graniterock to identify qualified muralists and solicit proposed designs consistent with the vision for the project; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2026, Talking Walls presented proposed mural designs to the Art Committee, which recommended Leon Keer based on his artistic style, experience, and proposed design; and
WHEREAS, on August 18, 2026, the City Council considered the recommendation and elected not to approve the design as submitted and directed the City Manager to return with suggested changes to include images that reflect the City’s coastal location; and WHEREAS, in response to the City Council’s direction, the City Manager tasked Talking Walls with working with Leon Keer to not only incorporate the suggested changes but to also develop, both of which are presented for City Council Consideration; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sand City hereby:
1. Approves the Art Committee’s recommendation to select Leon Keer as the muralist for the Graniterock Batch Plant mural project; and
2. Approves the mural design by Leon Keer, identified as Attachment 1__ to this resolution, subject to final approval by Graniterock; and
3. Authorizes minor revisions requested by Graniterock, provided such revisions are coordinated through Talking Walls and the selected muralist and remain consistent with the overall design approved by the City Council; and
4. Authorizes the City Manager to take such actions as are necessary to implement the mural project consistent with this Resolution and the City’s agreement with Talking Walls.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sand City this ___, day of September, 2026 by the following vote:
85 AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
___________________________
Mary Ann Carbone, Mayor
ATTEST:
DATED: ____________________
___________________________
Kerry Lindstrom, City Clerk
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