Carmel-by-the-Sea police chief Tomasi to retire Aug. 4; Commander Treuer to serve as acting chief Aug. 5

Chief Tomasi will retire from the Village of Carmel-by-the-Sea on Aug. 4, and Commander Treuer will be installed as acting police chief on Aug. 5, village officials said during a recorded forum.

Village officials said the retirement was announced privately to staff and conveyed publicly during the forum. "Number 1, Chief Tomasi has, has announced his retirement to me," one speaker said. The same speaker said Commander Treuer had agreed to serve as acting chief while the village considers the next steps.

The forum included expressions of appreciation for Tomasi’s years of service. One official said Tomasi was "always a smiling face, sometimes in the face of adversity," and another said they would miss him. Officials described Treuer as experienced and "approachable," and said the installation on Aug. 5 would be to the acting role while village leaders work through a transition. One speaker noted uncertainty about the exact civil title and said, "I think it's director of public safety, which is the actual title on the August 5." That phrasing indicates the village is treating the early August appointment as an interim operational assignment.

No formal employment contracts, permanent appointment actions, or search timelines for a permanent replacement were announced on the recording. The statements reflect personnel changes conveyed by village representatives during the forum and do not include details about any hiring process, search committee, or successor timeline.

Village officials asked the public to join in thanking Tomasi for his service and welcomed Treuer in the interim role; they did not announce any scheduled vote or formal council action related to the personnel change during the session.

Additional operational details, including whether the acting appointment will require a separate council confirmation or a formal personnel resolution, were not specified on the recording.