City Administrator Friday Letter - June 28, 2024

Today's vlog guest Ian Martin mentioned some books to read if you want to learn Carmel history. Thank you Ian for sharing your list with our readers. All are available at the Carmel library. Creating Carmel: The Enduring Vision This is an excellent place to start if you'd like to learn more about Carmel-by-the-Sea history and gain an understanding of the various factors that make our village special. Carmel at Work and Play Written by Daisy Bostick and Dorothea Castelhun.

Bostick was an early Carmelite and Pine Cone columnist. The Seacoast Of Bohemia by Franklin Walker provides a history of the first years of the 20th century in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carmel: A History in Architecture Noted Monterey Peninsula historian Kent Seavey provides an excellent overview of the astonishing variety of architecture found in and around Carmel-by-the-Sea. Storied Land: Community and Memory in Monterey John Walton's book not only provides a history of the Monterey Peninsula, but also shows how popular historical narratives evolve overtime. All City offices, except Public Safety, will be closed on Thursday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day.

All offices will reopen on Friday, July 5. Public Works staff will be on duty so if you see something that needs immediate attention please contact the Police Department non-emergency line, 831. 624. 6403, and they will contact staff. The Village will be very busy so please be patient as you make your way through town.

Can You Help? Summer is fast approaching, and while it brings plenty of fun, beach days, and BBQs, summer typically brings plenty of concern for the blood supply and that’s why we are asking for your help. Summer is always a difficult time to collect blood. Schools are on break and not hosting their regular blood drives, which impacts about 20% of our community’s supply. Additionally, people are often traveling or on vacation during the summer months, and blood donation is simply not top of mind.

Unfortunately, while donations tend to drop, the need for blood increases as people are more active, and the risk of accidents and trauma climbs. Blood is perishable and always in demand. I wish I could say we have the luxury of having an infinite supply, but one major traumatic event can put a strain on hospitals. Please join us for the 4th annual Monterey County Pops! concert on the lawn in Devendorf Park.

* 10:00 a. m. - 12:30 p. m. - open rehearsal * 1:00 p.

m. - 1:45 p. m. - Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community Choir * 2:00 p. m.

- Monterey County Pops! performance with special guest soprano Judge Stephanie Hulsey. If a hot dog is your traditional meal on the 4th of July the Carmel Host Lions have you covered. They will be selling hot dog meals for $7. 50 and brautwurst meals for $12.

00. The meal includes your choice of chips and soda or water. They will also be serving Carmel Bakery coffee. Bring your chairs, blankets, picnic, and get ready for a good time! For this event 6th between Junipero and Mission will be closed to through traffic.

The alternate bus stops on Junipero (Thursday farmers' market) will be in use. The street will be closed at 8:00 a. m. and will reopen as soon as safely possible.