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Votes at a glance: Pacific Grove special meeting, Aug. 5, 2026
Summary
Key motions from the Aug. 5 special meeting: council authorized staff to start George Washington Park forest work (7–0), referred Lighthouse Ave daylighting/bike rack study to Traffic & Safety (7–0), and directed staff to ensure full ordinance text availability in the voter pamphlet (direction given).
The Pacific Grove City Council took several formal actions in its Aug. 5 special meeting:
- Forest plan authorization (Item 5B): Council approved authorizing staff to commence time‑sensitive work under the draft George Washington Park Forest Management Plan while incorporating BNRC recommendations and returning a revised draft; motion carried unanimously, 7–0. Staff will begin fieldwork in the Sept. 1–Oct. 1 window and return a red‑lined revised plan. - Lighthouse Avenue referral (Item 12A): Council voted unanimously, 7–0, to refer a proposal to remove specific parking spaces and study bike‑rack placement to the Traffic & Safety Commission for study and recommendations. - Ballot pamphlet (Item 5A): After discussion about printing costs and voter access, the council directed staff to ensure the full ordinance text is made available to voters and to coordinate with Monterey County Elections on distribution and any local copying options; staff will report back with cost and logistics.
