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December City Council Meeting Topics
Tuesday Dec 2 at 4:30 Full Agenda Packet HERE
Extraordinary Business: (see images below)
* Recognition of VIPS & CERT Teams HERE
* Life Saving Commendation for Police Officers Martis & Mendoza HERE, see page 6 of this week's Carmel Pine Cone HERE for details.
* Harrison Memorial Library Restoration Project Update. Visit this CRA page HERE for slides and more.
* Proclamations Recognizing Chip Rerig's Years as City Administrator. See page 18 of this week's Carmel Pine Cone for Chip accolades by community organizations HERE.
Public Hearings and in Orders of Business
1. Pickle Ball Prohibition – First (Permanent) Ordinance Reading Topic Slides HERE. - Vote results 5 Yes/0 No also see this week's Carmel Pine Cone cover article HERE
2. First Reading on Ordinance for Standard Addresses, and update on the targeted implementation timeline over the first half 2026, Topic Slides HERE. And for more visit this CRA page HERE. Vote results 5 Yes/0 No, also see this week's Carmel Pine Cone cover article HERE
3. Receive the First Tri-Annual Budget Reports, <--Postponed to January. More on this CRA page HERE.
4. Resolution approving Brandon Swanson as Acting City Administrator. HERE is Staff Report, HERE is the Draft Employment Agreement. Vote results 5 Yes/0 No See page 18 of this weeks Carmel Pine Cone for supporting accolades for Brandon HERE.
January 22, 2026 - Village Strategic Priorities Workshop - Thursday 10am-3pm
Please save this important date as the City Council and City Department Heads explore the roster of projects completed, those underway and future potentials. This will be held at Carmel Womans Club, 9th & San Carlos. Details will be provided early next year.
Plus: With the coming Holidays, the first 2026 Monday/Tuesday City Council Meetings will be held one week later - specifically on Monday January 12 at 3:00 and Tuesday January 13th at 4:30
Upcoming Holiday Fun in our Village
December 14th (Sunday) - 3PM Monterey County Pops! Brass with Chorus Holiday Concert at Church of the Wayfarer. HERE
December 14st (Sunday) - 2-4PM Christmas Carol Sing-Along in downtown Carmel HERE. Everyone is welcome. This begins at Carmel Plaza.
Enjoy great local Theatrical entertainment in December
- Pac Rep HERE including: Gypsy, Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Chekhov Or Not, Al Jardine and the Endless Summer Band, PacRep's British Invasion New Years Eve Bash
- Sunset Center HERE including: Smuin's The Christmas Ballet and The Nutcracker
- Cherry Center Theater HERE including: Along Came Betty, Make Merry at the Cherry, ...and....
Dec 14 at 2PM - A Book Party in Three Acts - "A Life Backstage" with performed readings from Tom's new Memoir, plus a food & wine reception (<-- Free, please Register here)
Of Course, Wine, Dine and Shop Local!
In Case You Missed Them!
December 3rd CRA's Membership Holiday Gala was held at Anton & Michel's - exclusively for CRA's Celebration. Amazing Food, Beverages and Members - forming new relationships and having great time had by all. Details for this event (and prior years too) can be found HERE.
 
December 5th - Carmel Holiday Celebration - Holidays in the Park
REMINDERS
Our Amazing Coastal Waters - Use caution when there are high winds and surf
Our Coastal Waters are enticing, beautiful, entertaining, rejuvenating and full of great wildlife. Sadly, as has been covered in the news in recent times there have been people lost at Sea from our local beaches - within a very few miles of our Village. Please follow these recommendations as you enjoy these waters.
READ THIS Monterey County Coastal Safety Guide.
Save Our Shores from Drilling - Speak Up
New Offshore Drilling Leases are Being Proposed Along the Coast of CA
Read more on the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program
The comment period on the 1st Analysis and Proposal will open on Nov. 24, 2025 for 60 days - Deadline January 23, 2026.
Details for comments and for more on this proposal click 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!
This and every past "News You Can Use" and the CRA Voice Newsletters can be found on our Archives page HERE.
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