Ed Smith
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- Total speaking time
- 7:27:41
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- 19:28
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Top issues during term (20)
Budget deficit and Roadmap to Resilience workshops
Insurance alone is up $3.1 million since 2022 and expected to keep rising 10–14% a year.
North Fremont sidewalk gap closure project added to CIP
A new grant covers the project; an approximate budget will be presented to council October 20.
El Estero paddle boat business and lake weed harvesting
The business reports over $150,000 in losses this year and four employees on unemployment.
Madison/Herrmann/Larkin Intersection Safety Project Halted
$140,306.50 contract plus $130,000 grant funds; about $29,000 in design costs already spent.
Inclusionary housing purchase at Glenwood Circle
$1.5 million city loan, now from the housing asset fund instead of the cash-strapped general fund.
Welcoming City resolution for transgender and gender-diverse people
Staff said the flag display and vigil cost the city almost nothing — one speaker pegged it at about $20.
2026 Sanitary Sewer System Spot Repairs
$367,500 appropriated; $294,000 contract awarded.
Encroachment permit fee reductions
Encroachment fees jump from $491 to $1,613 and traffic control from $147 to $404 starting July 1.
717 Woodcrest Lane landing/deck dispute and neighborhood privacy
The owner loses the value of the proposed landing and must instead replace the door with a window or seek another compliant solution.
Olmsted Road right-of-way vacation
Relieving the city of maintenance responsibility on the vacated stretch saves taxpayer money.
Del Monte Beach driveway encroachments
Figueroa Street alleyway flooding
The owner reports flood damages of roughly $7,000-$8,000 and multiple prior flooding incidents.
Fisherman Flats two-story additions and private deed restrictions
Continuing the projects saves applicants from paying amendment fees equal to two-thirds of the original application cost if plans change later.
Decorative Crosswalk Policy and Patriotic Crosswalk Request
$2,100 to paint and $1,700 to remove, all covered by private donations.
Area-wide parking solutions on North Fremont
$273,979.69 for meters and services.
Flock ALPR Surveillance System
Council questioned whether the city is getting sufficient value for the cost of the system.
Solar and battery backup at Ryan Ranch medical office
Average residential customers face a net 2% bill increase from the CPUC-set PCIA fee despite the rate cut.
Sollecito Field sports lights cost increase
The city avoids costs it deemed would not be recovered by the league's use of the ballpark.
798 Del Monte Avenue lease negotiation
Terms under negotiation; not publicly disclosed.
Marriott hotel exterior and event deck
Decisions during term (302)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Items 4–10
Resolution declaring Monterey a welcoming city for transgender and gender-diverse people
October 20, 2026 Regular Meeting (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Adopt an Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Olivier Street Stormwater to Sewer Diversion Project
Appropriate $25,000 for Presidio of Monterey Museum Roof and Restroom Repairs from the Fergusson Fund to the Museums Trust Fund (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080, subd. (b)(1).); Categorical Excluded (CX) under the National Environmental…
Authorize an Amendment to the Public Works Contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for the Sollecito Field Sports Lights Installation Project to Increase the Not-to-Exceed amount from $464,200.00 to $511,400.00 ***NCIP*** (Exempt from…
Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter Opposing the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA) Proposed to Weaken Coastal Protections (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article…
Approval of October 13, 2026 minutes
CIP consistency recommendation to City Council (Item 3)
UP-26-0007 — T-Mobile wireless facility renewal, 23625 Holman Highway
SI-26-0165 — sign alteration, 2101 North Fremont Street
ARP-26-0166 — Marriott hotel exterior alterations, 350 Calle Principal
SI-26-0034 — multi-tenant sign program, 245 Washington Street — continued
October 13, 2026
Approval of October 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Contract awards to Duke's Root Control ($122,325 and $91,776.61)
Guerra Construction contract, $1,128,425 (San Bernabe Drive widening & Don Dahvee Park trail crossing)
Silicon Valley Mechanical plumbing job order contracts ($1,000,000 each)
MacKay Meters smart parking meter contract, $273,979.69
Acceptance of Rotary Club 'Peace Pole' donation for Sister City Park
Voting record (163)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
adopt Resolution No. 26-128 C.S.
passed the ordinance to a second reading and directed staff to bring the subject of the Master Fee Schedule, and the fee-related concerns and questions raised, back for a study session
approved the Consent Agenda, with Councilmember Garcia abstaining from voting on the Casanova Oak Knoll Park Improvements project portion of Item 4
adopt CSD Resolution No. 20
adopted Resolution No. 26-126 C.S. as amended to reflect fee effective dates as follows: subpoena fee effective immediately; fees for items at full cost recovery to become effective Nov 16, 2026; fees
approve staff recommendations #1-4 [Approving a Minor Sidewalk Repair Pilot Program, as further described in Exhibit A; Authorizing the Finance Director, or their designee, to appropriate $500,000 fro
adopt Resolution No. 26-129 C.S. as amended
Ocean View CSD Dissolution Application (CSD Resolution No. 20)
Wanted to hold off to see if anything else might develop with the property and whether the city would lose any leverage or knowledge from the special district authority.
On a motion by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Rasch, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-119 C.S.
Pilot sidewalk repair program direction (Item 9)
Believed the public is seeking the more responsive cost-share option.
Climate Action Plan path (Item 10)
Said the city cannot afford the added cost during the deficit.
A motion was introduced by Mayor Williamson, and seconded by Councilmember Garcia, to direct staff to proceed with a CEQA-certified Climate Action Plan.
On a motion by Councilmember Barber, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried by the following vote, the City Council approved the Consent Agenda, except Item 4
On a motion by Mayor Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Rasch, and carried by the following vote, the City Council passed the ordinance to a second reading, as amended to replace "minimum of" with
On a subsequent substitute motion by Mayor Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried by the following vote, the City Council directed staff to move forward with Alternative 1 (Minor Re
adopted Resolution No. 26-110 C.S.
approved the Consent Agenda except Item 3
adopted Resolution No. 26-116 C.S.
adopted Resolution No. 26-117 C.S.
direct staff to continue the Madison/Herrmann/Larkin Intersection Safety Improvement Project
adopted Resolution No. 26-109 C.S. amending the previous resolution, rejecting all bids, halting the project, and rejecting the funding; and directed the City Manager to meet with Monterey Peninsula U
passed the ordinance to a second reading
approved the Consent Agenda
appointed agency negotiators Cole, Aldrete, Renny, and Easterling
move forward with voting on Councilmember Garcia’s motion
Consent Agenda (Items 2, 3 and 5)
Appoint Agency Negotiators — Cal-Am Easement, 731 Dry Creek Road
Multifamily Overlay Minimum Density Ordinance (First Reading)
Motion to Continue the Madison/Herrmann/Larkin Intersection Project
Halt the Madison/Herrmann/Larkin Intersection Safety Improvement Project
Overwhelming community opposition and insufficient data on collisions
approved the Consent Agenda except Item 5
adopted Resolution No. 26-098 C.S.
appoint Emily Adler to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2030
adopted Resolution No. 26-103 C.S., as amended to add to Exhibit A (the ordinance), in Section 1(G) after the word "performed," the phrase "such as replacing the Lake El Estero Stormwater Pump Station
Appointed Emily Adler to the Parks and Recreation Commission
Believed Kingman's extensive professional and volunteer experience made her the more qualified candidate.
appoint Andrea Kingman to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to end June 30, 2030
authorized the City's participation in the SWRCB hearing
adopted Resolution No. 26-095 C.S.
reconsider awarding the contract
approved the Consent Agenda except Items 6 and 7
adopted Resolution No. 26-094 C.S.
appointed Nelson Graff and Marsha Moroh to the Board of Library Trustees; Jennifer Davidson to the NCIP Committee as an alternate representing the Oak Grove neighborhood; Joe Livernois to the NCIP Com
Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
Ordinance No. 3721 C.S. — reduced planning appeal fee
Ordinance No. 3720 C.S. — stormwater fee collection via county tax roll
Resolution No. 26-093 C.S. — Measure D election results
Resolution No. 26-094 C.S. — Citywide Curb Ramp Improvement Project
Resolution No. 26-095 C.S. — failed stormwater fee tabulation accepted
Board and commission appointments (Library Trustees, NCIP, etc.)
Parks and Recreation Commission appointment — no agreement, continued
Andrea's greater years of professional and life experience better fit the commission's coming workload.