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TWO new webpages, that will also be updated often; your feedback is welcome
2026 Village Election Watch and Carmel Tourism
Visit these CRA page links for recent Civic meetings and project details, staff reports, videos, and background plus recent press coverage on these topics - Fiscal Year Budget (includes Tax Measures) HERE, Emergency Preparedness HERE, Architecture HERE, Parking HERE, Addresses HERE and Housing HERE.
July 6 & 7, 2026 - City Council Meetings
Monday July 6 3:00 PM - Highlights (full agenda &remote access HERE)
8) Consent item Agreement with Church or Wayfarer for interim use of their downstairs space for Main Library. Staff Report HERE
11) Direction Regarding Funding for See Monterey Marketing Services; with update to FY26/27 Budget as decided. Staff Report HERE. Also read the See Monterey advanced submission HERE.
12) Review updated Council Strategic Priorities list and provide staff direction. Staff Report HERE. HERE is the Clean Version of the Tracker
- Two Closed Session topics
Tuesday July 7 4:30 PM - Highlights (full agenda & remote access HERE)
1) Amend the General Plan by adopting the 6th cycle Housing Element Amendment . Staff Report HERE
2) Approval of Fee Schedule (includes proposal for updating the parking fee increase) Staff Report HERE
3) Discuss coming Ballot Measures for TOT and Sales Tax and Approval of Supporting Arguments Staff Report HERE
Argument supporting TOT HERE
Argument supporting Sales Tax HERE
4) Direction on Financial Stewardship Workgroup ad hoc. Staff Report HERE
5) City Attorney update on recruitment firm selection process for a City Administrator and provide direction to staff. Staff Report HERE
6) Police and Public Works Facilities Direction Regarding Architects Evaluations & Next Steps - Staff Report HERE
Standard Addresses - still awaiting "Go Live"....any day now -
still awaiting Monterey County and USPS teams complete their processes etc.
Details HERE, including guidelines booklet.
 
More Village summer time activities & enjoyment...
Plan Ahead - CRA/CHS Community Rummage/Resale Event
Saturday August 1st - CRA and Carmel High - Rummage Sale with carefully used items drop off days July 29-31 at Carmel High. All of your items (donated or purchased) will benefit local non-profits including for our next generation Carmelites. More details coming soon HERE. Save your reusable items to contribute until then!
Two Local Activities - every Second Saturday each month
July 11th - Volunteer Weedies gather in the morning joining members of the Friends of Mission Trail Nature Preserve. Signup and details available HERE
July 11th - Carmel's Wine Walk - Self-guided Tour to stroll through our village to sip, savor, and discover the premium wines. Details available HERE
July 11th-26th - The 89th Season of Carmel Bach Festival
another must not miss (click on image for programs & tickets)
July 15th - "Don't Pave Main Street" movie viewing at Golden Bough
truly a must viewing for everyone who loves Carmel-by-the-Sea
in this great community theater!
Thursday July 16th - Carmel's Third Thursdays 4-7 PM
in Devendorf Park
On the Third Thursday of each month from March through October, the Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmer's Market hosts a free community party at Devendorf Park with vendors, live music, food, drinks, and fun for the family. Music is sponsored by Sunset Cultural Center.
July 17th, 18th & 19th - Carmel Heritage Society
2026 Designing Women - Home Tour, Lecture & Movie
Get tickets and details HERE
Friday July 17th 6PM - Opening Lecture - presented by Alissandra Dramov, Council Member and author of books on our Village architectural heritage - will explore women architects, designers and builders who impacted our distinctive character. Held at The Carmel Foundation's Diment Hall. Tickets for this presentation are available at the door or at the link above. Provides great insights in advance of Saturday's Home Tour.
Saturday July 18th 12-4PM. Homes Tour. Check out the roster of 2026 homes the registration link HERE.
Sunday July 19th 1PM - Documentary on Julia Morgan, California's first licensed female architect and visionary for over 700 buildings including Hearst Castle and Asilomar Conference Grounds. Held at The Carmel Foundation's Diment Hall. Tickets for this presentation are available at the door or at the link above.
 
Carmel Plaza - Summer Free Music Series
Friday's Beginning July 17th, 24th and 31st from 5-7 PM
Saturday July 18th CRA's Monthly Beach Clean Up
9:30 to Noon - at the End of Ocean Avenue
every third Saturday each month - we provide the tools!
Saturday July 18th - Book Festival in Carmel Plaza
Details available HERE
Thursday July 30th 10am-2pm - CRA's at our Farmers Market
(every LAST Thursday each month when CRA is there -
but Farmers Market is every Thursday around Devendorf Park)
Yes, and then comes..
Car Week! Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 16, 2026
Our Peninsula's single source - HERE
The Events in our Village on Ocean Avenue + include:
Tuesday, August 11 – Concours for a Cause
Wednesday, August 12 – Astons on the Avenue
Thursday, August 13 – Ferrari Owners Club Concours Carmel
And check out more Village performances here!
- Sunset Center - Event Calendar HERE
- Monterey Symphony - Event/Programs Calendar HERE
- Cherry Center Theater - Event Calendar HERE
- Pac Rep Theaters - Event Calendar HERE
Save these Fall Dates - for CRA Events - Fall 2026
Saturday September 12th - CRA's Annual Feast in the Forest - held annually at Pebble Beach Indian Village 4:00-7:00. Details and purchasing your tickets will be available here HERE
Tuesday September 15th - CRA Host's - Carmel City Council Candidates Forum at Carmel Woman's Club 5:30-7:30, held every 2 years! Details HERE
Thursday December 3rd - CRA Host's the Annual Gala - Once again, as requested, will be held at Anton & Michel's. Prior Year's Gala details can be found HERE.
We provide the latest current information and resources on our CRA Website for our Members and our Residents, in our Village and beyond! This includes our calendar, documents, publications, current info on Hot Topics, links to other Village sources and organizations and so much more. Your suggestions are always welcome!
Past email "News You Can Use" and the printed CRA Voice Newsletters can be found on our Archives page HERE.
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