Nick Smith

George Washington Park Forest Management Plan

Costs would include signage, boulders or curbs, and any staff outreach campaign — not yet estimated.

Proposed Dog Park at Hayward Park

The project would be 100% privately funded at roughly $500,000, though the city could face ongoing maintenance costs.

Youth Advisory Subcommittee update

Other cities gave youth advisory groups small grants; Greenfield's youth-driven community center topped $20 million.

Point Pinos Lighthouse Update

About $117,000 in annual lighthouse revenue with operations roughly breaking even either way.

Museum Facility Management Plan

The city faces a roughly $3 million annual gap between expenses and revenues and about $4 million a year in unmet infrastructure needs; the museum contribution is about $400,000 a year.

Community needs assessment survey

The board hopes to limit staff time to a few hours, using low-cost online survey tools.

Special Events Policy 900-1

Unknown until amendments return.

Recreation Metrics Reporting

Unknown — the council asked for a price estimate before proceeding.

Sinking butterfly statue at the post office

Repairs expected to be mostly privately funded, with some city contribution.

Library summer reading program results

Transition to quarterly board meetings

Freedom to Read community event

Chinese Pavilion Design Approval

Not stated in the minutes.

Chautauqua Hall ownership and use

$176,608 plus 10% contingency in city contract, reimbursed largely by Heritage Society donations.

Pacific Grove Cares community beautification

Grant applications submitted for litter pickup and infrastructure; amounts not stated.

Crocker Avenue Proposal — Dog Park and Temporary Skate/Bike Area

A private donor covers the build so far, but neighbors worry about long-term maintenance costs and the expensive environmental studies a project would require.

Monterey Bay Coastal Recreational Trail management

Signage and striping are described as low-cost; an ambassador program would be a new volunteer effort.

Pier at Lover's Point funding

$750,000 from General Fund reserves, intended to leverage larger grant funding.

Recreation resource web page

Erica Fox tribute sculpture at Lovers Point

The donor has offered to cover artwork and installation costs, but commissioners flagged potentially unknown city costs like prevailing-wage labor and project management.