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Monterey 250 is a yearlong celebration in coordination with the 250th anniversary of the founding of Monterey on June 3, 1770. Throughout the year 2020 we will celebrate Monterey’s unique history through ongoing cultural activities, events, and festivities to commemorate this historic occasion.
Thank you for helping make Monterey such a wonderful community!
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The City of Monterey is in the process of preparing its Five-Year Consolidated Plan, required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The City anticipates receiving approximately $5M in funds over the next 5 years. The Consolidated Plan provides a strategy for addressing critical community development needs of City residents. Annual Action Plans summarize the actions, activities, and resources that will be used to address priority community needs and goals identified by the Consolidated Plan.
Activities eligible for CDBG funding for low- and moderate- income families and neighborhoods include:
Applicants for funding for the 2020-2021 Action Plan year are required to attend a planned Technical Assistance Workshop to understand funding restrictions and obtain guidance regarding funding application completion and submittal.
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In 2020, the City of Monterey is celebrating the 250th anniversary of its founding in 1770. The Monterey City Council has chosen a 15-foot abalone sculpture to commemorate this historic milestone. San Carlos Beach Park was picked as the location for the ceramic tile artwork and it will be unveiled in June of 2020. News Release in PDF
CITY OF MONTEREY PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR SEALED BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Monterey invites sealed bids for furnishing the following: Citywide Road Surface Repair Project, Phase 2. In general, the work consists of, but is not limited to, pavement spot repair of approximately 600,000 SF, crack sealing, placing of approximately 1,200,000 SF of Type II slurry seal, 400000 of Type III slurry seal, 10,000 of Chip Seal associated striping removal and replacement, refreshing of existing painted street markings, traffic control, and installation of necessary environmental pollution prevention requirements on various streets in the City of Monterey.
At the October 15, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting, the City Council, staff, and members of the public discussed the immediate and long-term budget challenges facing the City, and the exploration of a fiscal emergency declaration. A declaration of fiscal emergency would allow a general transactions and use tax (“sales tax”) to be included on the March 3, 2020 special election. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.
Agenda materials are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. To make sure the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials, visit I-SEARCH Monterey: http://www.isearchmonterey.org/meetresults.aspx?startdate=1/01/2018&enddate=12/31/2019&meettype=Planning
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. n the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.
Agenda materials are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. To make sure the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials, visit I-SEARCH Monterey: http://www.isearchmonterey.org/meetresults.aspx?startdate=1/01/2018&enddate=12/31/2019&meettype=Parks%20and%20Recreation
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
The Historic Preservation Commission meets on the second Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.
Agenda materials are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. To make sure the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials, visit I-SEARCH Monterey: http://www.isearchmonterey.org/meetresults.aspx?startdate=1/01/2018&enddate=12/31/2019&meettype=Historic%20Preservation
City Council Meeting
City Council meetings are open public forums where the Council makes local laws, policies, and basic decisions relating to the City. The Monterey City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 4 and 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.
Agenda materials are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. To make sure the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials, visit I-SEARCH Monterey: http://www.isearchmonterey.org/meetresults.aspx?startdate=1/01/2018&enddate=12/31/2019&meettype=City%20Council
Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
The Architecture Review Committee meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.
Agenda materials are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. To make sure the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials, visit I-SEARCH Monterey: http://www.isearchmonterey.org/meetresults.aspx?startdate=1/01/2018&enddate=12/31/2019&meettype=Architectural%20Review
Zoning Administrator Meeting
The Zoning Administrator meets on the first and third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.
Agenda materials are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. To make sure the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials, visit I-SEARCH Monterey: http://www.isearchmonterey.org/meetresults.aspx?startdate=1/01/2018&enddate=12/31/2019&meettype=Zoning%20Administrator
Museum and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
The Museum of Cultural Arts Commission meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.
Agenda materials are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. To make sure the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials, visit I-SEARCH Monterey: http://www.isearchmonterey.org/meetresults.aspx?startdate=1/01/2018&enddate=12/31/2019&meettype=Museums%20and%20Cultural%20Arts
City Council Study Session
STUDY SESSION items are used to provide information to the City Council and answer their questions to clarify issues. Study Sessions provide a setting for informal discussions between staff, consultants, board, commission, committee members and the City Council regarding specific programs, projects or policies. Council does not take formal action on the items.
The Monterey City Council Study Session take place the fourth Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Street. Meetings are broadcast live on the Monterey Channel and streamed on the web.
Celebrate Monterey's Birthday with us June 3, 2020 and all year long