Congratulations new Fire Captains and new Fire Prevention Officer!

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 Sidewalk Repair Project, Phase 4.  In general, the work consists of, but is not limited to, the removal and replacement of approximately 18,690 SF of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) sidewalk and installing tree wells with pervious rubber surfaces at various location throughout the City of Monterey.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Monterey has prepared a Negative Declaration, pursuant to the requirements of CEQA, for the Ryan Ranch Park Improvements.

The proposed Negative Declaration and Initial Study, as well as referenced documents, are available for review at the City of Monterey, Planning Office, Colton Hall, 1st Floor, 570 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 and on the City website at: https://monterey.org/Services/Community-Development/Planning.  In accordance with time limits mandated by State law, written comments on this Negative Declaration and Initial Study will be accepted from:

August 23, 2019 – September 23, 2019

Notice of Intent | Initial Study | Biotic Report

For more information, please contact Community Development Director Kim Cole at (831) 646-3759 or cole@monterey.org.

The City of Monterey is pleased to announce the start of its annual home repair grant program. The Housing Rehabilitation Program serves low-income homeowners within the City of Monterey, and allows residents to secure grants for repairs to help maintain their most important investment - their home. Eligible homeowners are encouraged to apply early to ensure funds are available, with priority screening beginning in late September.

Want to try something new? How about wrestling! California USA Freestyle Wrestling Coach, Roberto Dixon, will instruct first graders through eighth graders in the fundamentals of this great sport. Participants will learn offensive and defensive wrestling strategies. Sign up now at the Monterey Sports Center. For more information, call 646-3730. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF
    

On August 14, 2019 at approximately 8:59 a.m. a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic fatality occurred at Madison Street and Pacific Street, Monterey. The Monterey Police Department (MPD) and Monterey Fire Department were on-scene immediately after the accident occurred. Unfortunately, the pedestrian succumbed to injuries at the location of the collision. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

Young entrepreneurs, ages 6-17 years, will be selling their used toys, games, clothes, and other items at great prices! Booth space goes quickly and is limited so sign up early. Children vendors under 12 must be supervised by an adult. Booth registration begins Monday, August 5 and ends Wednesday, September 18. Admission is free to the general public. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

Car week in Monterey has arrived and the Monterey Police Department (MPD) would like to remind drivers to obey the rules of the road. Last year during car week, the MPD saw an in increase in speed related violations, equipment violations, and truck route violations. In response to community input regarding the problems associated to car week last year, the MPD has increased staffing and will vigorously enforce violations. NEWS RELEASE AND MAP

Also see monterey.org/Portals/0/Newsroom/2019/19_0801-Car-Week-NR.pdf