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Monterey NCIP Committee Meeting: June 11, 2026

Boards and Commissions — Thursday, June 11, 2026
BodyMonterey, California
SessionBoards and Commissions
DateThursday, June 11, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:46

It was definitely by the I didn't call it order at 6 p.m.

0:50

Or can you provide information about participating?

0:54

Yes.

0:55

Information on participating in this meeting and providing public comment, including remotely by Zoom or telephone is available on this meeting agenda, which is online at iSearch Monterey.org and printed copies in the back of this room.

1:07

So it is your turn to speak.

1:09

And our timer will be shown on the screen.

1:11

In the room, we recommend keeping phones and devices muted to prevent audio interference with the meeting.

1:16

Inconsistent with the First Amendment and the Brown Act, individuals have the right to speak at public meetings, which includes the right to criticize or support city policies or actions.

1:23

The city encourages your uninhibited and robust feedback on public issues affecting the city.

1:28

Thank you for participating in your speed government.

1:33

Yes.

1:34

Alguita Oaks present.

1:36

Alta Mesa.

1:41

Here.

1:47

Downtown.

1:50

Oh, there.

1:51

Glenwood.

1:52

Here.

1:53

Monterey Vista.

1:55

Here.

1:56

Thank you.

1:57

New Monterey.

1:58

Here.

1:59

Oak Grove.

2:00

Yes.

2:01

Thank you.

2:02

Old Town.

2:04

Skyline.

2:05

Good evening.

2:06

Villa Del Monte.

2:08

Here.

2:08

Thank you.

2:09

And we have Corb.

2:11

So we're gonna move on to general public comments.

2:14

This is a call for public comments on matters that are not on the agenda and within the jurisdiction of the NCIT.

2:21

Is there anyone uh present here who would like to make a general comment?

2:26

Raise your hand, please.

2:28

Anyone online?

2:31

None online.

2:32

Okay, so we'll go ahead and close general comment and uh move on to the next section of the meeting's agenda.

2:40

So that would be approval of minutes.

2:45

So do we need to go over the dates or when I call for approval or comments or modifications to the minutes of any or all meetings held on November twelfth, thousandty five, November 19th, 2025, December tenth, two thousand twenty-five, December 17th, twenty-five, January 14th, 2026, and January 21st, 2026.

3:13

We get a motion to approve.

3:17

Well, I make a motion that we approve minutes at all of that.

3:23

Second that.

3:27

Yes.

3:27

Alguita Oaks.

3:29

Hi.

3:29

Alto Mesa.

3:30

Aye.

3:31

Casanova Oaknell.

3:32

Aye.

3:34

Del Monte Beach.

3:35

Hi.

3:35

Del Monte Grove, Laguna Grande.

3:37

Aye.

3:37

Downtown.

3:38

Hi.

3:38

Fisherman's Flats.

3:39

Hi.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████████████████████████████████████55%
Procedural█████████████████21%
Fiscal Sustainability███████████13%
Community Engagement████5%
Public Engagement███4%
Meeting Procedures██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Monterey NCIP Committee Meeting: June 11, 2026

This special meeting of the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Committee was held on June 11, 2026, to adopt the FY26/27 schedule, receive an orientation presentation, discuss additional funding for eight projects, and elect a chair and vice chair. The committee also approved minutes from prior meetings and heard public comments.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved minutes from meetings held on November 12, November 19, December 10, December 17, 2025, and January 14, January 21, 2026. Motion passed unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Suzanne Grimes (Old Town resident) urged the committee to prioritize fixing the Harrison Street stairs, citing a 10-year wait and safety concerns for residents and park visitors.
  • Chelsea Linovska (Casanova Oak Knoll neighborhood) suggested exploring a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Monterey County to potentially offset some costs for the Casanova Oak Knoll Park improvements (e.g., the $20,000 food prep table and shade structure), given the upcoming city council discussion.

Discussion Items

  • Item 8: Adoption of FY26/27 NCIP Committee Schedule – Staff presented a revised calendar due to meeting delays and council budget approval moving to June 16. Key changes: project submission deadline moved from July 31 to August 14, and a tentative July 29 meeting added. Committee discussion centered on uncertainties about the council’s proposal to use $3.5 million of NCIP funding for other purposes, leaving approximately $2.5 million for projects. After public comment (none), the committee voted to accept the schedule. Vote: 14 ayes, 1 abstention (Monterey Vista).
  • Item 9: NCIP Orientation Presentation – Staff provided an overview of the program, including its history (created 1988, funded by 16% of Transient Occupancy Tax), Brown Act requirements, ethics and conflict-of-interest training, Form 700 obligations, and current project status: 116 projects added since 2023, 51 completed, 71 active with a $22 million budget. 10 projects completed in 2025 were highlighted with photos. No vote was taken.
  • Item 10: Additional Funding for Eight Projects – Staff presented a request for $1.48 million in additional contingency funds for projects that have exceeded original budgets. Projects included the American Legion to Harrison Street Walkway (need $480,000; original $88,000), Casanova Oak Knoll Park ($20,000), Fairgrounds Road/Airport Road lighting ($432,000), Bruce Areas Way lighting ($71,000), Moonrest Avenue curb ramps ($76,000), Fire Station 12 rehabilitation (relocation costs $900,000), Sollecito Ball Field lighting ($50,000), and Del Monte Beach cables ($2,840 overrun). Committee discussion raised concerns about scope changes (e.g., Harrison Street stairs now a $480,000 path project vs. original stair fix), cost estimation accuracy, inflation, and the need for a comprehensive budget overview. Staff acknowledged an oversight on relocation costs for Fire Station 12. No vote was taken; staff will return with refined options at the July 29 meeting.
  • Item 11: Election of Chair and Vice Chair – Staff reviewed the requirement to select officers for the annual cycle. A motion was made and seconded to re-elect the current chair and vice chair. Vote: unanimous (all ayes).

Committee Member Comments

  • Several members expressed gratitude to outgoing leadership and highlighted challenges from the past year.
  • A member noted that the ending balance is $689,398, while the total additional funding needed is $1.48 million, and with only $2.5 million projected for FY27, careful prioritization is needed. The request for a full budget overview (all projects and funding sources in one chart) was reiterated.
  • Discussion clarified that safety-ranked projects from earlier prioritization remain funded and are being worked on by staff.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved minutes from six prior meetings.
  • Adopted the FY26/27 NCIP committee schedule (14-0-1).
  • Re-elected existing chair and vice chair for the annual cycle (unanimous).
  • No decision on additional project funding; staff to present revised proposals at the next meeting on July 29, 2026.
  • Committee members requested a comprehensive budget chart for all active projects.

Meeting Transcript

It was definitely by the I didn't call it order at 6 p.m. Or can you provide information about participating? Yes. Information on participating in this meeting and providing public comment, including remotely by Zoom or telephone is available on this meeting agenda, which is online at iSearch Monterey.org and printed copies in the back of this room. So it is your turn to speak. And our timer will be shown on the screen. In the room, we recommend keeping phones and devices muted to prevent audio interference with the meeting. Inconsistent with the First Amendment and the Brown Act, individuals have the right to speak at public meetings, which includes the right to criticize or support city policies or actions. The city encourages your uninhibited and robust feedback on public issues affecting the city. Thank you for participating in your speed government. Yes. Alguita Oaks present. Alta Mesa. Here. Downtown. Oh, there. Glenwood. Here. Monterey Vista. Here. Thank you. New Monterey. Here. Oak Grove. Yes. Thank you. Old Town. Skyline. Good evening. Villa Del Monte. Here. Thank you. And we have Corb. So we're gonna move on to general public comments. This is a call for public comments on matters that are not on the agenda and within the jurisdiction of the NCIT. Is there anyone uh present here who would like to make a general comment? Raise your hand, please. Anyone online? None online. Okay, so we'll go ahead and close general comment and uh move on to the next section of the meeting's agenda. So that would be approval of minutes. So do we need to go over the dates or when I call for approval or comments or modifications to the minutes of any or all meetings held on November twelfth, thousandty five, November 19th, 2025, December tenth, two thousand twenty-five, December 17th, twenty-five, January 14th, 2026, and January 21st, 2026. We get a motion to approve. Well, I make a motion that we approve minutes at all of that. Second that. Yes. Alguita Oaks. Hi. Alto Mesa. Aye.

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