Beach Stair Update - Welcome Back, Sand!

Thanks to Mother Nature, we have seen a massive amount of sand return to the beach recently. Check out the pictures below to see the "before" and "after" of the sand returning at the three closed staircases.

Along with making more space for people to enjoy, this returning sand also provides the City an opportunity to explore short term fixes on the three (3) remaining beach stairs that would not have been possible when the sand was gone.

The process of soliciting bids to engineer and re-build these stairs on a more permanent basis still continues, but the hope is to get these last three stairs open in the short term as well.

Here is a brief summary of the actions that will be taking place over the next couple of weeks:

• 9th Ave Stairs:
• Next week, City Crews will be out on the beach pushing sand over the remainder of the boulders to make it safe for people at the bottom of the stairs.
• Thanks to Mother Nature, the incredible amount of sand needed to cover the exposed boulders has mostly been moved naturally, allowing City Staff the ability to finish the job.

• 10th Ave and 12th Ave Stairs:
• Although there is still damage to both these wooden stairs, the returning sand has buried the footings once again, providing much needed stability to the overall structures
• Over the next week, the City will work with a structural engineer to see if repairs can be done to the portions of the supports above the sand that would make the stairs safe and sound for the large volume of the daily beach visitors.
• If the structural engineer clears the short-term repairs, City Staff will begin this work ASAP to get the stairs reopened.

9th Avenue Stairs - Before and After Sand Returned

10th Ave Stairs - Before and After Sand Returns

12th Ave Stairs - Before and After Sand Returned

BONNIE RAITT ANNOUNCES AN INTIMATE CONCERT

WITH HER BAND

TO BENEFIT INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AND

PROTECT A FREE PRESS



SEPTEMBER 23rd AT SUNSET CENTER

Presented by Crescent Bay Entertainment &

Sunset Presents

Bonnie Raitt is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop. After 20 years as a cult favorite, she broke through to the top in the early ‘90s with her GRAMMY™ Award-winning albums Nick of Time and Luck of the Draw, which feature hits “Something To Talk About” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” among others. The thirteen-time GRAMMY™ Award winner was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, and Rolling Stone named the slide guitar ace one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time.”

At CRA's  annual meeting on June 6th, they announced the CRA Summer 2024 Matching Donation Campaign. They challenged their members and the community to support the future of our Village - our youth are our future.  

CRA is engaging their membership and the community in matching the organization's $5000 donation - to support the Carmel Youth Center in creating a safe haven for all participating youth at the center. The additional contributions will help support CYC's summer camp, after school programs, early learning programs, associated programs supplies, as well as providing assistance with building maintenance to accommodate these and future programs.

If you were unable to attend the CRA's conversation with Supervisor Mary Adams they have kindly shared the video. The video is about 50 minutes.

Helloooo Weedies,

This Saturday, July 13, we will be focusing our attention on invasive species growing in and around the redwood grove. Our targets will be blackberry vines, vinca, nasturtiums, English ivy and occasional acacia seedlings. 

We will also be trimming back willows encroaching on Serra Trail directly across from the grove. 

Tools of the Trade:

Hand and Pole saws

Hand clippers and loppers

Fan rakes

Tarps

Gloves

During our break we will also discuss the long awaited Doolittle Trail bridge project.

Hope to see as many of you as possible Saturday at 9:30 in the Grove.

Thank you to everyone who came to the Community Concert at the library on Wednesday. It was a full house and the beautiful music was truly appreciated.

The Official Candidate Nomination Period

Opens Monday, July 15!

The candidate nomination period for the November 5, 2024 Carmel-by-the-Sea General Election opens on Monday, July 15th.

This year, the following Carmel-by-the-Sea officers to elect are:

• 1 Mayor – full term of 2 years
• 2 Councilmembers – full terms of 4 years

Nomination Period

The nomination period runs from July 15th to August 9th, 2024, with an extended deadline to August 14th if an eligible incumbent does not file. To run for City Council, candidates must be at least 18 years old, residents of Carmel-by-the-Sea, and registered voters there when nomination papers are issued.

Nomination papers are issued by the City Clerk and an appointment is required. Contact the City Clerk if you are interested in running for office: 831-620-2016, or email nromero@ci.carmel.ca.us.

Obtaining nomination signatures:

Candidates need between 20 and 30 valid signatures from registered voters of Carmel-by-the-Sea on their nomination papers, which must include their name, signature, and physical address details (no P.O. boxes or “ditto” marks).

No voter may sign more than one nomination paper for the same office, and in the event the voter does so, that voter’s signature shall count only on the first nomination paper filed which contains the voter’s signature. Nomination papers subsequently filed and containing that voter’s signature shall be considered as though that signature does not appear thereon. Pease note: Each seat on the governing body is considered a separate office. A signer’s name will not be counted if they have already signed the maximum number of nomination papers for that office.

For more information, click the buttons below.

Featuring the Ben Herod Trio and the Palenke Arts Jazz Combo

Palenke Arts is a multicultural arts organization whose mission is to educate, inspire and transform the community of Seaside through the arts. Our organization was founded in 2015 by a committed group of artists, educators and community members who recognized the urgent need for multicultural arts and music programs and events in the city of Seaside, especially for the youth, and envisioned the creation of a multicultural arts center. 

Storm Drain Repairs at Second Avenue and Mission Street

The Streets Division repaired a collapsed slope caused by the Winter storms damage at Second Avenue and Mission Street.  

Upper Forest Hill Park Plantings

Forestry crews planted new Monterey Pine and Coast Live trees in upper Forest Hill Park this week following previous fuel mitigation work.

New Paint at City Hall Lobby Roof

and

Fountain Repair at Piccadilly Park

Facility maintenance worker, Leo Hernandez, painted the roof in the lobby at City Hall and repaired the artistic fountain at Piccadilly Park this week.

We made it to Friday!!!!

Thank you one more time to all who joined us and participated (respectfully) at any number of the public meetings held this week. Although we didn't set a City record at Tuesday's Council meeting, we came pretty close by going to nearly midnight!

We are constantly grateful to get to serve a community that takes the time to get involved and share your thoughts with us. The level of engagement that we have in the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea truly gives our local government a super power to stay connected and respond to the thoughts and concerns of the people who live here.

Keep up the participation, be kind to each other, and of course...

Take Good Care!

-Brandon

Upcoming Meetings:

• HRB - Monday, July 15 - CANCELED