Del Monte Beach Neighborhood Association

Dear Neighbors,

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I want to provide you with an update on recent conversations and meetings regarding issues important to our neighborhood.

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Recently, my wife Caroline and I had an unexpected visit from Mayor Tyler Williamson. He came by to hear my thoughts about our Neighborhood Association and the NCIP process. I emphasized to him that the Neighborhood Association is essential to the fabric of Monterey, serving as the primary way our community communicates with the city. Regarding NCIP, I shared my strong and full support for our representatives, while also expressing past concerns about participation and representation. The mayor also mentioned at a prior council meeting the possibility of restructuring NCIP districts, but he assured us in our conversation that he does not see this happening. 

During this visit, he also requested the opportunity to meet directly with our neighborhood, which we will work to arrange.

 

On July 10, I attended a meeting with the mayor, the Neighborhood Association president, and city managers. Each neighborhood shared its concerns. I raised the following points on behalf of Del Monte Beach:​

 

• Fire Hydrant Status: We still do not know whether our hydrants are fully functional. The city manager stated that if the fire chief requests Cal-Am data, Cal-Am must provide it. He promised to follow up.

• Casa Verde Road Construction and Lane Closures: We discussed ongoing delays caused by reduced lanes. The city is aware of the problem and will provide updates.

• Public Toilets at Del Monte Beach: I presented photos of the poor conditions, including graffiti, broken boards, and lack of sanitation. The city has since replaced one unit, contracted with United Service, and increased cleanings to three times per week (Saturday, Monday, and Thursday).

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At our steering committee meeting on August 15, with about 10 members attending, we discussed these issues further:

 

• We agreed to request that the city increase cleanings of the Del Monte Beach toilets from three days per week to five days per week.

• We discussed the possibility of locking toilets at night and considering seasonal removal during fall/winter. I have since spoken with Tys Norton, Director of Parks and Recreation, about these options. He is exploring solutions and will coordinate with the city.

• We also began planning for a Town Hall Meeting in the coming months, which will give neighbors a chance to hear directly from the Mayor and discuss priorities together.

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I hope you all have been enjoying a good summer. Thank you for continuing to stay engaged and supportive of our neighborhood. Your participation is what makes Del Monte Beach strong.

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We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting and at the upcoming town hall.​