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Topics getting the most attention in Monterey public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.

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Hopkins Marine Station Partnership

Stanford's Hopkins Marine Station outlined its research and sea-level-rise planning, flagging vulnerability of its shorefront buildings to storm surge. Councilmembers expressed interest in deeper collaboration.

2 mentionsLast discussed May 5, 2026

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Tree Ordinance Community Review

Councilmember Rasch asked the city to slow down and do a deeper community review of the draft tree ordinance before it goes through CEQA; the interim manager said the CEQA process itself provides engagement.

1 mentionLast discussed Feb 3, 2026