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Sympathies go to the Friends & Family of notable Denny Levett 1938-2025
As many have read or heard, our Village has lost a significant man-about-town. Denny's legacy will stay with us in his properties, philanthropy, memories and much more. See the Carmel Pine Cone cover article and obituary on page 15 - HERE
City Council Oct 6th & 7th - Key Topics RESULTS
Oct 6th - Agenda Full Packet HERE
- Professional Services Agreement for Objective Design & Development Standards - approved by Council [more on CRA Architecture webpage]
- Mills Act (historic property tax benefit - currently paused for new applicants) - guidance was to explore replacing this program with alternatives at a future meeting [staff report HERE]
Closed Session Item - As requested in public comment, there was a request for insights on item B negotiations for property located at Carmel Middle School. As in the Friday Letter - this item was regarding a possible parking lot and will be publicly addressed in an upcoming session. [more context available HERE.
Oct 7th - Agenda Full Packet HERE
- Ordinance options for regulations and changes to the use of Tennis and Pickle Ball courts at Forest Hill Park - concluded with approval of emergency ordinance to end Pickle Ball at this park and a new non-emergency ordinance that could embrace a Quiet Ball alternative [staff report HERE]
- Consideration of resolution to authorize the implementation plan for Standard Addresses with supporting Ordinances. - concluded with 5-0 approval to move ahead based on these findings (This CRA page includes slides, videos, press coverage etc)
- Amended Water Allocation Policy Resolution – based on recommendations from the Planning Commission - guidance was to return with a revised approach at November meeting.
See "the Forest for the Trees" - Oct 21st Workshop 10am-2pm in City Hall
Join the Forest & Beach Commission and Staff for this in depth review of the new draft of the Forest Master Plan. Pre-read this draft HERE. The City's webpage with more details is HERE and our CRA Trees webpage is HERE
California Coastal Commission - Wants your Comments on ADU's
Calling all ADU owners, designers, builders, and interested parties in Carmel-by-the-Sea! Please help shape new state alignment and policies for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in our Coastal Zone - that includes all of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Learn more and complete the brief survey HERE
Background - Senate Bill 1077 was passed to better align state ADU laws with the California Coastal Act. As a result, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Coastal Commission (CCC) are creating new guidance for local governments. The goal is to clarify and simplify the permitting process for ADUs in coastal zones.
More for all to enjoy!
Oct 16, Thursday - Carmel's Third Thursday - 4-7PM in Devendorf Park with Vendors, Music and Fun
Oct 18, Saturday CRA's Beach Clean Up - 9:30-Noon at the west end of Ocean Avenue - Join Us!
Oct 18 & 19 Saturday & Sunday - Monterey Symphony - Get the CRA discount of $22 on seats that normally sell for $70! The Promo Code is "CRA". Learn more and get your tickets HERE.
Oct 20, Monday - Carmel Woman's Club - 2-4PM Program with Mayor Dale Byrne followed by a tea. CWC Members free, Guests $10. Details HERE
Oct 22, Wednesday - CPLF - The Muckraker How Radical Lincoln Steffens Wins the Hearts... at Carpenter Hall 7-8PM. Register HERE.
  
Oct 25, Saturday 11am-1pm - Annual Pumpkin Roll - north of Junipero on Ocean Avenue.
Oct 30, Thursday 10am-2pm - Visit CRA's Community Table at Carmel's Farmers Market surrounding Devendorf Park
Oct 31 - Friday 4pm - Village Anniversary/Halloween Parade starting a Devendorf Park, from Junipero to Monte Verde West, then back to Devendorf Park.
PLEASE join members and our CRA Board who march with our CRA Banner. Check out our Halloween 2024 photos! Great times had by young and old!
• Every Thursday – Carmel's Farmers Market 10am-2pm - Devendorf Park
• Every 2nd Saturday – Weedies in Mission Trail Nature Preserve HERE 9:30-noon
• Every 2nd Saturday – Carmel’s Art Walk HERE 4-7PM
• Every 1st & 3nd Monday - Carmel Woman's Club Programs & Tea - 2-4PM HERE
And visit our local theaters webpages for much more
at Cherry Center, PacRep (Forest Theater & Golden Bough) and Sunset Center.
NOVEMBER - just a few
Your Vote COUNTS! Nov. 4th Special Election & next Carmel Prepares!
Carmel Eats & Drinks
Be sure to check out our regularly updated Village Restaurant & Cafe List of amazing places to dine and beverage. Our 1 square mile - delivers the MOST (and most say the best) restaurants per capita nationwide. Provide updates HERE.
Village Cookie Bakers - Any of You Out There?
Annee Martin of AmiCarmel is soliciting local Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes with your story of your recipes' history and significance. Annee's "Kindness Cookie Project" is publishing this work in progress book - but needs your contributions too.
Details on this cook book plus can be found at www.amicarmel.com/cookie and/or you can email your recipes to [email protected]
Please Support our CHS Mock Trial Team..if you can!
Our exceptional local Carmel High Mock Trial Team is requesting your support of this winning team's travel expenses as the Chicago World Championship competition draws near - November 5-11, 2025
 Contribute online HERE. Select CHS Clubs, then Mock Trial
You can connect directly with the Team's Coach Bill Schrier HERE and HERE is the Sept 16th letter directly from Bill. Quoting directly from Bill "Through (these team members') participation, students learn teamwork, diligence, integrity, and resilience, among many other valuable life lessons. They also learn much about our Constitution, the American system of justice, and the law."
Learn more about prior successes in this 2019 Carmel Magazine article 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 and corrections are always welcome!
This and every past "News You Can Use" (NYCU) and the CRA Voice Newsletters can be found on our Archives page HERE.
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