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Visit these CRA page links for recent Civic meetings and project details, staff reports, videos, and background on any of the above plus recent press coverage on these topics -Fiscal Year Budget (includes Tax Measures) HERE, Architecture HERE, Parking HERE, Addresses HERE and Housing HERE.
In City Hall - a few of this week's Highlights
June 1, 2026 - City Council - Parking Management/Paid Parking Presentation
HERE is the Staff Report on Parking Management/Paid Parking
HEREare Chief Todd Trayer's Slides on this topic
HERE is the YouTube on this topic
Findings: Chief Trayer reviewed his current findings. With significant Council and Community feedback - Council gave thumbs up on continuing to define what is possible, the options and return with recommendations. This effort to also include residents and business members, with staff and possibly a Council Member - to dive into the details.
June 2 2026 - City Council Topics Budget Approval and Tax Measures
HERE is the Staff Report requesting Approval of the 2026/2027 Annual Budget
HERE Highlights the adjustments made following the May 12th meeting
HERE Is the Q&A Document
HERE is the YouTube of this topic
HERE are the Slides as presented
Findings: This budget was approved, with two seperate callouts/items pending. Two of the Capital projects (8th Avenue Sand Ramp and the Picadilly Park restroom addition. And explore funding for See Monterey at next Council in July.
HERE is the Staff Report -TOT 2% increase for November ballot
HERE is the YouTube starting with this topic
HERE are the Slides on this topic
HERE is the Staff Report - Sales Tax .375% increase for November ballot
HERE is the YouTube starting with this topic
HERE are the Slides for this topic
Findings: HERE is the video beginning of the public comments covering BOTH tax measures with resulting Council discussions and decisions as follows. The TOT received 5/0 vote support. The Sales Tax received a 4/1 vote support. Discussion included pros/cons of each tax, timing, as well as the risks including having one or two tax measures on our ballots.
If you missed it - CRA's May 20th Annual Meeting
With our sincere appreciation to Beth Bowman, Executive Director of Sunset Cultural Center - who enlightened our members on everything it takes to care for and operate this cherished resource that we all enjoy.
HERE is the full Video from our Annual Meeting.
And as presented by Beth:
HERE are the Slides as presented on the Sunset Center Operations
HERE are the Slides as presented on the Sunset Center Presents
Plus our congratulations to Greg & Madigan Ahn of 7th&Dolores/Folktail Group as Business of the Year - for details on this recognition Click HERE.
For full details on our Annual Meeting click HERE
May 30th City Wide Evacuation Drill
plus appreciation of Cindi Mitchell's 40 years of service in CPD!
This planning involved cross functional teams, region wide! Thanks to Chief Todd Trayer for this orchestration. Thanks to all of the staff and volunteers pitching in. Thanks to the 140 cars who drove and to the pedestrians who bused to the Evacuation destination for the full experience. More press, preparation tools and details are available HERE.
And a formal "after action report" is being prepared that will be shared with key learnings at an upcoming public meeting.
HCD's letter confirms it! Our two years effort on our
Housing Element Amendment is "substantially compliant" with State law!
Here is the May 28, 2026 Letter from the State HCD. The City is scheduling final adoption hearings for the Planning Commission in June, then the final hearing at City Council in early July 2026. Details available on our CRA Housing webpage HERE.
Standard Addresses - awaiting "Go Live"....soon but possibly not until early July - pending Monterey County teams processes etc.
Carmel's Surf About! - May 30-31, a great success!
For more Village summer time enjoyment...
Sunset Center's Free Friday Terrace Hours are Back!
Next ones June 5th and June 12th
Time: Bar Opens 5:30 PM | Music 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Sunset Center Upper Terrace, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave,
Admission: FREE. RSVPs requested but not required. HERE
• June 5, 2026 – DJ Paul Wylde: Disc jockey spinning everything from jazz and soul to folk, space-rock, and Bossa-Nova.
• June 12, 2026 – Stonum and Drybread: Jazzy duo performing improvisational standards and original arrangements of pop hits.
June 20th - Mission Trail Nature Preserve - 50th Anniversary Event
July 11-26 - 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 must viewing for everyone who loves Carmel-by-the-Sea
in this great community theater!
Carmel Plaza - Summer Free Music Series - is also back again!
Friday July 17th, 24th and 31st from 5-7 PM
Saturday July 18th - Book Festival in Carmel Plaza
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 Dates - for CRA Hosted Events - August thru December!
Saturday August 1st - CRA and Carmel High - Rummage Sale with drop off days July 29-31 at Carmel High. All of your items (donated or purchased) will benefit local non-profits including those that make a difference for our next generation of Carmelites. Details coming soon HERE. Save your reusable items to contribute until then!
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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