MEDIA ADVISORY IN PDF - NEW DATE, JULY 23, 2019

WHO: City of Monterey Vice-Mayor Dan Albert, City Manager Hans Uslar, and Monterey Conference Center General Manager Doug Phillips will host a symbolic “flipping of the switch” to celebrate the activation of the new solar panels. City of Monterey Engineers, and the Solar Contractor, Solex - Applied Solar Energy of Pacific Grove, will be available to answer questions.

WHAT: A media event hosted by the City of Monterey to officially dedicate the activation of the new solar panels at the Monterey Conference Center.

WHERE: Monterey Conference Center, Stevenson Terrace, 2nd floor, One Portola Plaza.

WHEN: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 11:00 A.M.

WHY: The Monterey Conference Center is one-step closer to being rated a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified facility, aiming toward Platinum certification. A Platinum LEED certification is the highest rating obtainable by the U.S. Green Building Council for energy efficiency. The City of Monterey and the Monterey Conference Center are focused on reducing our carbon footprint and committed to sustainability. Learn about the estimated energy in kWh production per year, the estimate of cost savings, and about the type of solar photovoltaic panels installed. A project facts sheet will be provided.

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UPDATE ON JUNE 21, 2019:

• VIDEO PLAYBACK OF THE INFORMATION SESSION HELD ON JUNE 17, 2019
• Email additional questions to suggest@monterey.org. A facts sheet will be compiled and provided soon. Deadline for questions is July 20, 2019.

The program is airing on the Monterey Channel (Comcast Cable Ch 25) on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. and 930 p.m.; Saturday afternoons at 2 p.m.; and Sunday mornings at 7 a.m.

ORIGINAL POST ON JUNE 5, 2019:
The community is invited to a public informational session hosted by the City of Monterey and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS). A panel of representatives from multiple agencies with regulatory oversight authority over cruise ship operations will present information, answer question cards from the public, and address environmental concerns related to large cruise ships visiting Monterey Bay.

NEWS RELEASE IN PDF | FLYER

The City of Monterey, Monterey Fire and Police Departments, and the Presidio of Monterey are planning a test of an emergency evacuation route for the public through the Presidio from Pine Street to High Street gates. On Saturday, April 13th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. residents will have an opportunity to use the travel route to test the mechanics of a potential evacuation through the Presidio of Monterey. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

It’s time to register for Summer and Fall programs with City of Monterey Recreation! A wide variety of Summer/Fall programs are planned for all members of the family. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

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