Boards and Commissions
Boards and Commissions
There are six City Boards and Commissions: Community Activities & Cultural, Forest and Beach, Planning Commission, Historic Resources Board, the Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees and the Board of Appeals, which advise and assist the City Council in dealing with specific projects, policies, and issues. Terms for the City’s Boards and Commissions expire September 30 of each year. To serve on a Board or Commission, you must reside either within the City limits or within its sphere of influence.
Building Code Board of Appeals
The Building Code Board of Appeals hears appeals of decisions of the building and fire code officials. The Board consists of five members from the Carmel community appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Community Activities Commission
Community Activities Commission meetings are open to the public. Regular meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located on Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues.
Forest & Beach Commission
Forest & Beach Commission meetings are open to the public. Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located on Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues.
Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees
Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees meetings are open to the public. Regular meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located on Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues.
Historic Resources Board
Historic Resources Board meetings are open to the public. Regular meetings are held on the third Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located on Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues.
Planning Commission
Planning Commission meetings are open to the public. Regular meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located on Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues.
Understanding City Meetings
Learn how to participate in the civic process
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea welcomes your participation at City meetings. The following information will help you understand and participate in your City’s government. Included are descriptions of the types of City meetings, Agenda Items, City Actions, and the opportunities available for the public to address the Council or a Board or Commission.