Monterey City Council Special Meeting // June 24, 2026

The City of Monterey held a special City Council meeting on June 24, 2026, primarily focused on discussing the renewal of Measure S, a special sales tax dedicated to funding critical infrastructure projects such as road maintenance, sidewalks, storm drains, and ADA improvements. Staff presented polling data indicating strong voter support for renewing Measure S with an eight-year sunset, emphasizing the importance of continued funding to maintain the city's pavement condition and avoid costly road rehabilitation. The council also reviewed the potential for a parking tax measure, which showed more marginal voter support and could complicate the passage of Measure S if placed on the same ballot. After public comments and council discussion, a motion to proceed with placing the Measure S renewal on the November 2026 ballot was unanimously approved. The council expressed interest in further exploring a vacancy tax initiative in the future but agreed it should not be included on the upcoming ballot. The meeting included detailed budgetary and revenue projections, policy clarifications regarding tax thresholds, and considerations for exemptions related to the parking tax.