Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting // July 29, 2026

The City of Monterey Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Committee held a meeting on July 29, 2026, focusing on updates and funding requests for various neighborhood improvement projects. Key procurement discussions included approval of additional funding for projects such as the Kasanova Oaknol Park improvements, Fairgrounds Road and Airport Road street lighting, Moonris Avenue and Via Arbolis curb ramps, and the Hilltop Park Center swing space for firefighter relocation. The committee voted on individual project funding requests, approving some and deferring others, notably deciding to revisit the Fairgrounds Road lighting and Moonris/Via Arbolis curb ramp projects at a future meeting. Several older projects were closed out with remaining funds returned to the NCIP account. The committee also discussed postponing a joint meeting with the City Council until after upcoming elections due to current budget uncertainties and strained relations, with a focus on better collaboration and education of new council members. The meeting concluded with a plan to extend the project submission deadline and continue reviewing existing projects to prioritize funding amid budget constraints.