Pacific Grove council in the midst of several projects, expected to be given updates

The Pacific Grove City Council will be given updates on several projects including the new hotel at the American Tin Cannery and the sidewalk widening project at Lighthouse Avenue at Wednesday’s meeting.

The council will vote on the city’s declared intent to vacate a portion of Sloat Avenue, about .45 acres according to the updated plan. Several conditions will have to be met before the city can move forward, including an agreement between the city and the developer.

The city will be compensated for the transfer of land, and an agreement of the compensation is expected to be shared with the council in October.

The council will vote on allocating funding for the construction project to widen the sidewalk on Lighthouse Avenue for safety and visibility reasons.

The city has gotten three bids for construction from Silcon Constructors Inc. for $242,260.53, Monterey Peninsula Engineering for $419,075 and Vanguard Construction for $442,107.

City staff is recommending the council go with Silcon Constructors Inc. and if approved, they will start working with the business owners of Wild Fish, Victorian Corner and Rudolpho’s along with the contractor to develop a schedule.

The council will also hear a presentation about Pure One Monterey and it’s expansion project, including details about the timeline, which is slated to be completed in late 2025.

The Pacific Grove City Council will meet 6 p.m. Wednesday at Pacific Grove City Hall, 300 Forest Avenue. You can watch the meeting online via Zoom at cityofpacificgrove.org/Zoom_CC.