Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monterey public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in environment with high priority
Local coastal program and sea level rise planning
Monterey is using a Coastal Commission grant to study sea level rise vulnerability, with a public event April 22 and a full report back April 28.
Casanova Oak Knoll air quality concerns
Councilmember Garcia won council support to schedule a future discussion on helping the Casanova Oak Knoll neighborhood get an air quality study, with county health, the airport, and the air district expected to be involved.
Citywide landscape and planting plan
Commissioner Pauly flagged that the city's approved plant list excludes many native, drought-tolerant plants and constrains downtown landscaping. Updating it would require a specific plan amendment with tribal consultation.
Opposition to Offshore Drilling and Seabed Mining
Monterey joined a Santa Cruz-led regional coalition to coordinate opposition to proposed offshore oil leasing along the California coast, contributing $1,000 — a figure some residents said was too small for a community built on its bay.