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Paul Walkingstick

Council Membermonth-level end: April 2026 per Monterey County Now 2026-04-03 (resigned April 1 2026); month-level start: December 2024 (sworn December 4 2024)

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At a glance

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Term ending Apr 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
2
Total speaking time
5:17
Avg per meeting
2:39
Segments
64

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Mar 2026[32]

Immigration Enforcement Facilities Resolution

A local museum stands to lose about $57,000 in unpaid federal grant money.

high↑Mar 2026[29]

Chinese Pavilion Project

The city's share is capped at $140,000 under the funding agreement.

high↓Jan 2026[21]

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.

high↑Feb 2026[20]

Student e-bike and e-moto safety

Enforcement costs not quantified; police staffing limits mean only three beats cover the whole city.

high↑Mar 2026[20]

Future restoration and enhancement of Crespi Pond

Possibly recoverable funds from the decade of unperformed maintenance could support restoration, per public comment.

high↑Feb 2026[16]

Interim City Manager Appointment

The City Manager's salary and contract terms will affect the city budget, but details weren't made public.

high↑Mar 2026[15]

Youth Advisory Subcommittee update

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

high↑Mar 2026[14]

Crespi Pond vegetation management results

A biologist monitoring condition could have cost about $250/hour per the Public Works Director; the project itself was budgeted through the city's environmental permitting process.

critical↓Jan 2026[12]

Proposed General Transactions and Use Tax on November Ballot

Roughly $124,000 in regional grant funds available to the city over three years.

medium↓Feb 2026[11]

CalHOME Reuse housing fund budget amendment

$199,000 from reserves, expected to return through loan repayment at 3–5% simple interest.

medium↑Apr 2026[11]

City Communication Efforts

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Street and sidewalk improvements

Roughly $500,000 estimated for about 3,000 feet of curb, gutter, and sidewalk.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Radar speed sign placement

Funding would come from the mid-year budget and FY 2026-27 capital outlay budget; no amount stated.

high↓Jan 2026[10]

Community needs assessment survey

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

high↓Jan 2026[9]

Monarch Sanctuary management

The restricted window compresses work into contractor scheduling and budget constraints, potentially slowing progress.

high↓Jan 2026[9]

Affordable Housing Site Strategy

State rejection could force costly revisions and reopen the review process.

medium↓Feb 2026[9]

Task Force Purpose, Powers, and Duties Review

high↓Jan 2026[8]

Unpermitted ADUs

Homeowners can be stuck paying to fix contractor shortcuts; Andersen is reportedly covering some costs in this case.

high↓Feb 2026[8]

2025 CDBG application and Housing Division update

Up to $1.44 million in federal grant funding could flow into housing rehab, studies, and a downtown restroom.

high↓Jan 2026[8]

Pine & Eardley intersection crashes

A traffic study and possible stop signs would cost city funds, with the council able to authorize the expense if the analysis supports it.

Decisions during term (176)

Recorded while Walkingstick was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (35)

27 yes0 no8 abstained

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Voted yesApr 1, 2026

approve recommendations 1-6 below: 1. Approve the FY 26-27 Special Events Calendar 2. Approve 7 events as Special Events to be billed at full cost recovery rates 3. Approve 22 events as City Sponsored

Voted yesApr 1, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesApr 1, 2026

adopt the City of Pacific Grove Climate Action and Adaptation Plan

AbstainedApr 1, 2026

approve the Regular Meeting Agenda

Voted yesApr 1, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesApr 1, 2026

Adoption of Climate Action and Adaptation Plan

Voted yesApr 1, 2026

FY 26-27 Special Events Calendar

AbstainedMar 18, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda, as modified

AbstainedMar 18, 2026

authorize staff and the consultant team to proceed with Phases 2 and 3 of the previously approved and reauthorized scope of work

AbstainedMar 18, 2026

approve the Regular Meeting Agenda, as modified

AbstainedMar 18, 2026

award an agreement with K.J. Woods Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $6,738,000 plus a 10% contingency for the 17 Mile Drive Sewer Infrastructure CIP #1, Rehabilitation Project

AbstainedMar 18, 2026

receive and accept the City's Housing Element Annual Progress Report (HE APR), which will be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Office

AbstainedMar 18, 2026

introduce and hold first reading of an ordinance to amend sections 16.52.020 “speed zones” of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code and direct that publication of the ordinance will be satisfied by publica

AbstainedMar 18, 2026

1. Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to conduct a formal ownership and control analysis of all applications submitted in the Storefront Retail Commercial Cannabis Business Licensing Process ("

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Approval of Agenda

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Consent Agenda (including Resolution No. 26-005, Pump Station 15.5, PGUSD MOU, water order letter)

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

approve the Special Meeting Agenda

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Of The City Of Pacific Grove Calling And Giving Notice Of A Special Municipal Election To Be Held On June 2, 2026 For The Submission To The Voters Of The City Of

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

approve the Regular Meeting Agenda

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

introduce and hold first reading of an ordinance that amends the FY25/26 budget for the CalHome Reuse (Fund 36) Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget; and direct that publication of the ordinance

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-006 — Special June 2, 2026 Election on Council Compensation

June timing motivates candidates for the first district elections

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

CalHome Reuse (Fund 36) Budget Amendment — First Reading

Voted yesFeb 4, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesFeb 4, 2026

continue past 10:00 p.m. to complete the remaining item

Voted yesFeb 4, 2026

approve the Regular Meeting Agenda

Voted yesFeb 4, 2026

1. Direct staff to investigate and document ownership, rights, allowable activities, and responsibilities for the use of Chautauqua Hall. 2. Direct staff to return to a future City Council Meeting wit

Voted yesFeb 4, 2026

adopt the Urgency Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 11.72 (Aircraft Landing) Regulating Aircraft Launch and Landing, and to Prohibit Recreational UAS, adding a new paragraph 3 to 11.72.020 Lau

Voted yesFeb 4, 2026

deny the appeal and affirm the Planning Commission approval of Architectural Permit (AP) and Coastal Development Permit (CDP) 24-0044, based on findings, conditions of approval, and Class 1 and 31 Cat

Voted yesJan 21, 2026

waive further reading of the ordinances, introduce and hold first reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 11.72 (Aircraft Landing) And Adding Chapter 9.50 (Regulation Of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems) To

Voted yesJan 21, 2026

adopt an Urgency Ordinance Amending Chapter 11.72 (Aircraft Landing) And Adding Chapter 9.50 (Regulation Of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems) To The Municipal Code, Regulating Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Voted yesJan 21, 2026

direct staff to return to Council at its next regular meeting with an urgency ordinance to ban recreational drones

Voted yesJan 21, 2026

11B — Regular drone ordinance (first reading)

Voted yesJan 21, 2026

11B — Urgency drone ordinance (adoption)

Voted yesJan 21, 2026

11B — Direction to bring back urgency recreational drone ban