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Through the City of Monterey's participation in the HEAL Program, as well as our commitment to providing healthy, active lifestyle options through our Parks and Recreation programs and services, Monterey is focusing in May on promoting awareness and the local programs for those affected by arthritis.
For the fifth year, Old Monterey Foundation is pleased to launch its season of free lecture events as part of its 2018 Lecture Series sponsored by The Marcia F. Devoe Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
IMAGE: Drying Sails, 1926, oil on canvas. Monterey Museum of Art, bequest of Robert J. Dwyer, 2010.017. Exhibition organized by the Pasadena Museum of California Art
The Great Pacific Race is the world’s ultimate endurance challenge. Ocean row boats of two and four crew compete against others from around the world in an epic journey on the world’s largest ocean from Monterey, California to Waikiki, Hawaii.
City offices will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 28. In an emergency, please call 911. For non-emergencies, call 646-3914.
The City of Monterey is accepting proposals for development projects requesting a water allocation. The proposal must include affordable housing. Proposals are due no later than Monday, July 16, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. to the City of Monterey Planning Office – 580 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 and must meet all requirements listed in the Request for Proposals. For questions, please contact Kimberly Cole, Community Development Director, at 831-646-3759 or cole@monterey.org. Request for Proposals in PDF
The New Monterey Conference Center PHOTOS
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.
The May 21, 2018 Museums & Cultural Arts Commission Agenda Packet is now available. To view the agenda & packet, please visit the following links:
http://isearchmonterey.org/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=3927&doctype=AGENDA
http://isearchmonterey.org/meeting.aspx?cabinet=published_meetings&docid=110383
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.
The May 22, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda has been published and is available to view at the link below: http://isearchmonterey.org/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=3966&doctype=AGENDA
To view reports for specific items, please click the corresponding titles on the Agenda.
The Planning Commission will conduct a field trip on May 21, 2018 to review the May 22, 2018 Planning Commission meeting agenda. To view the field trip agenda, please go to the link below: http://isearchmonterey.org/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=4148&doctype=AGENDA
City Council Study Session
The City Council Study Session meets on the fourth Wednesday 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. Study session meetings 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.
This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23. Please check back 72 hours prior to the meeting time to be sure that the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials.
05/09/2018: Community Input Wanted For Public Use of a Portion of the Coast Guard Pier
The City of Monterey will host a community discussion about a proposed project to develop a portion of the Coast Guard Pier for public use. Please join the discussion on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 580 Pacific Street to help guide policy makers in creating the best-use facility for residents and visitors of Monterey’s waterfront.
City Offices Closed Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day
City Council Study Session (Alternate Date)
This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 30 (alternate date). Please check back 72 hours prior to the meeting time to be sure that the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials.
(6/2/2018)
(6/2/2018 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
05/14/2018: Monterey Community Band Spring Concert, June 3, 2018
The Monterey Community Band presents: “Bernstein - 100 years”, a tribute to a great 20th century composer, conductor and social activist. The concert will also feature Bernstein’s contemporaries, Stephen Sondheim, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter. Soloist, Jeffrey Thompson will croon beautiful ballads accompanied by pianist George Peterson. Harpist extraordinaire Pamela Schotz will perform solo and with the band. Come hear Monterey’s best conducted by Kristen Thompson on Sunday, June 3 at 2:00 p.m. at the Monterey Peninsula College Music Room.
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.
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.
This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 6th. Please check back 72 hours prior to the meeting time to be sure that the meeting is taking place, and to view the agenda materials.
Old Monterey Foundation to hold its first free lecture: “E. Charlton Fortune: The Colorful Spirit” on Friday, June 8, 2018