Jean Rasch

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.

798 Del Monte Avenue lease negotiation

Terms under negotiation; not publicly disclosed.

Marriott hotel exterior and event deck

San Bernabe Drive road widening and Don Dahvee Park trail crossing

$1,128,425 from NCIP funds.

Ad-Hoc Community Cost-of-Living Reduction Task Force

Minimal direct cost — staff-light with no dedicated budget — though councilmembers warned about staff time burdens.

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

Appoint councilmember to Ad-Hoc Community Cost-of-Living Reduction Task Force

She opposed creation of the task force, calling it duplicative of staff work and poorly timed during an election season, while supporting Barber as representative.

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

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)

Wanted to support the second alternative but declined to back the first.

Climate Action Plan path (Item 10)

Followed staff recommendation and cost estimates.

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

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 more-qualified District 3 applicants were passed over with inconsistently applied standards.

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 received a perfect score in her interview scoring system and showed exceptional preparation and creativity.