Nicholas Mourlam

Overnight Parking of Trailers and Oversized Vehicles

New signage citywide would carry an expense; penalty structures could rise from $100/$200/$500 before towing.

City Manager Appointment

Any change in the City Manager position could affect the city's leadership and, potentially, employment costs, though no financial figures are available.

Residential permit and variance at 715 Ocean View Blvd.

Compliance with the 15-foot setback costs the owners about 105 square feet of floor area, roughly 3% of the proposed home.

Local Emergency Proclamation

Sandbags and sand are free to residents.

Visitor Impact Mitigation and Revenue Options

Potential new visitor-related revenue is under study; no amount set yet.

Use permit request at 408 16th Street

A 72% size increase on a ~2,100-square-foot lot; neighbors say their property values and quality of life would drop if built as designed.

Selecting equity metrics for the task force's framework

A councilmember flagged that a future equity data dashboard will need a maintenance plan and budget.

Monterey One Water Building on Golf Course Near Coral Avenue

The speaker said the Esplanade alternative would cost about $5 million less than the Coral Street site.

Historic Preservation Permit for 801 Lighthouse Avenue

The owner says theater revenue is as low as a few hundred dollars a day and the apartments would subsidize keeping the cinema open.

Development at Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds

Archaeological monitoring adds cost and oversight to the owners' construction work.

IT Staffing and Software Contracts

Adds $62,844 to the ERP consulting contract.

Penthouse and roof deck at 529 Central Avenue

Permits cost about $7 per month; the residents can buy them individually.

Noise and traffic on Ocean View Boulevard

Crosswalks, double-yellow striping, and speed signs would require public works spending of uncertain amount.

Architectural Review Board Appointment

Inclusion of residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Crespi Pond permit acreage discrepancy

If mitigation is required, the city could face additional removal work or compliance costs.

Construction fatigue from continuous demolitions and rebuilds

Congress Avenue safe route to school sidewalk

Car Week traffic and side-show prevention

Labor negotiations with Police Management Association

Pay increases affect the city's ongoing personnel costs; specific amounts weren't in the record.

Approval of the agenda

Approval of the minutes

Crosswalks and bike racks on Lighthouse Ave.

Review of trailer and oversized vehicle parking and overnight parking ordinances

Approval of Agenda (as modified)

Approval of Minutes (Oct 7 and Oct 13 meetings)

Resolution No. 26-035 rescinding Council Policies

Resolution prohibiting city facilities for civil immigration enforcement

September financial reports

Monterey Salinas Transit minutes

Appointment of Andrew W. Miller to Architectural Review Board

Chinese Pavilion Project funding agreement

George Washington Park Forest Management Plan adoption

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

REPORTS – REQUIRING ACTION

Approval of agenda

Approval of August 2026 minutes

Crespi Pond restoration and enhancement recommendation

August 2026 Minutes

1. Authorize the execution of a funding agreement in an amount not to exceed $140,000 between the Monterey Bay Chinese Association and the City for the installation of the Chinese pavilion, constructi

direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Administrative Services Director and City Attorney, to conduct a needs assessment based on tourism and tourist impacts (to include restrooms, day trip

adopt the Final Draft George Washington Park Forest Management Plan, which incorporates the changes discussed with Council at the Aug 5th meeting

Chinese Pavilion Project funding agreement

George Washington Park Forest Management Plan adoption

Visitor Impact Mitigation - Revenue Options

adopt the Resolution No. 26-034 Accepting the Certification of Signature Verification; and direct staff to return at a future City Council meeting with a resolution submitting the Initiative to voters

Adoption of Resolution No. 26-034 Accepting Certificate of Signature Verification for Initiative Charter Amendment on Mayor and Councilmember Compensation

Special Events Policy 900-1

Overnight Parking of Trailers and Oversized Vehicles Ordinance No. 17-021

directed staff to submit a letter to the Monterey County Elections Office requesting the full text of the ordinance not be printed in the ballot pamphlet

TUT Ballot Measure — Full Text Printing (Resolutions 5.A)

uphold the decision of the grievance by the City Manager on this matter

POA Grievance Appeal Hearing

continue consideration of Architectural Permit (AP), Historic Preservation Permit (HPP), and Coastal Development Permit (CDP) 25-0186 for 689 Mermaid Avenue (APN 006-085-001-000) to the regular Planni

AP/HPP/CDP 25-0186 — 689 Mermaid Avenue (technical denial)

Not satisfied with the rationale for the rear-setback exception and the absence of alternative options.

approve Architectural Permit (AP), Historic Preservation Permit (HPP), and Coastal Development Permit (CDP) 25-0186 for 689 Mermaid Avenue (APN 006-085-001-000)

allow Commissioner Sweiger to participate remotely

approve Coastal Development Permit (CDP) 26-0014, subject to the findings and conditions recommended by staff

approve the January 8, 2026 meeting minutes

allow Commissioner Sweiger to participate remotely

re-elect Commissioner Kubica as Chair

elect Commissioner Myers as Vice-Chair

approve the agenda

approve Architectural Permit (AP), Variance (VAR), and Coastal Development Permit (CDP) 25-0153, subject to the findings, recommended conditions, and Class 1 and Class 31 CEQA categorical exemptions

approve the Consent Agenda

approve the agenda as presented

approve the agenda with an amendment to continue Agenda Items 8A & 8B to the February 12th regular meeting of the Planning Commission

Motion to continue Goals and Training items to February 12 meeting

Believed both discussion and later continuation could be done; wanted to be in chambers for the discussion.

Approval of agenda as presented

Approval of consent agenda including December 11, 2025 minutes