The City of Monterey will be accepting applications for the Special Event Grant Program until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29 for events scheduled during Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020).

A major $1.8 million project will improve traffic flow and safety in Monterey’s biggest and most popular parking lot. Starting November 19, the City of Monterey will begin construction on the Waterfront Attendant Lot #1 between Washington Street and Old Fisherman’s Wharf. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

For the first time in its 169 year history, Colton Hall is accessible to visitors with special needs. The City of Monterey has completed a $353,000 improvement project, which includes a reconstruction of the back stairs and deck, a new stair lift to provide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access to the second floor, a new ADA compliant restroom that can accommodate a wheelchair, an access ramp in the rear courtyard, and an adjacent ADA parking area. News Release in PDF

The Cooper Molera Adobe project has been nominated for a Route Fifty Navigator Award, honoring “innovation in best practices in state and local government.” Fifty finalists were named for their “demonstrated abilities to implement a great idea that improves public sector services and the communities they serve.” NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

It’s been eight months since the January 2018 grand opening celebration for the $60 million renovation of the Monterey Conference Center. The City of Monterey is tracking the economic impact created by the recent renovation. From January through June 2018, the Conference Center hosted 30 different groups representing over 24,000 room nights and generating over $16 million in local economic impact. That equates to over $4 million in hotel room revenue. During the past 6 months, the Conference Center exceeded its 12 month revenue estimate by almost $50,000.  

In partnership with the City of Monterey and other local agencies, the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau created a comprehensive Monterey Car Week packet of resources along with a guide to the events. Monterey Car Week, August 18 – 26, is one of the biggest annual events on the Peninsula. With tens of thousands of visitors expected, traffic and parking will be impacted.

City Manager Hans Uslar today announced the hiring of Ms. Lauren Lai as the new City of Monterey Finance Director.  This executive position became vacant after former Finance Director Julie Porter retired in March 2018.  The City’s recruitment attracted many qualified applicants from California and out of state.

MEDIA ADVISORY
CONTACT: Hans Uslar, Interim City Manager, (831) 646-3760, uslar@monterey.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHO:  Mayor Clyde Roberson and Interim City Manager Hans Uslar
WHAT: Press conference with the Mayor and Interim City Manager to discuss current local and regional topics affecting Monterey.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lord Nelson Room, City Manager’s Office, 580 Pacific Street
WHY: The venue will provide an opportunity to meet with the Mayor and Interim City Manager to discuss topics of interest that are important to our community. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.

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