Measure P and S Oversight Committee
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · October 20, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES
MEASURE P AND S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, October 20, 2025
10:00 AM
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Committee Patrick Aldinger, Justin Cheng, Carol Chorbajian, Rick Heuer
Members
Present:
Committee
Members
Absent:
City Staff Rafaela King (Finance Director), Max Rieser (Associate Civil Engineer),
Present: Andrew Easterling (Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer), Liza
Linsao (Recording Secretary)
CALL TO ORDER
Patrick Aldinger called the meeting to order at 10:05 AM.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion
unless a member of the Measure P and S Oversight Committee or the public requests
discussion or a separate vote.
1. Approval of Minutes
On a motion made by Carol Chorbajian, seconded Justin Cheng and carried by the following
vote, the committee approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes with correction to members
present.
AYES: 3 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: Aldinger, Cheng, Chorbajian
NOES: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 1 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: Heuer
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of
Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and
comments.
2. Review Unaudited Expenditures from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for Conformance to
Measure P and S Language
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Action: Received report
On a motion made by Justin Cheng, seconded by Carol Chorbajian and carried by the following
vote, the committee accepted the report.
AYES: 4 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: Aldinger, Cheng, Chorbajian, Heuer
NOES: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
3. Review Unaudited Periodic Report for Period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
Action: Received report
On a motion made by Carol Chorbajian, seconded by Justin Cheng and carried by the following
vote, the committee accepted the report.
AYES: 4 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: Aldinger, Cheng, Chorbajian, Heuer
NOES: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
4. Review Unaudited Expenditures from July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025 for Conformance
to Measure P and S Language
Action: Received report
On a motion made by Rick Heuer, seconded by Carol Chorbajian and carried by the following
vote, the committee accepted the report with the exception of a potential ineligible ADA
expenditure.
AYES: 4 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: Aldinger, Cheng, Chorbajian, Heuer
NOES: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
5. Review Unaudited Periodic Report for Period of July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025
Action: Received report
On a motion made by Carol Chorbajian, seconded by Justin Cheng and carried by the following
vote, the committee accepted the report.
AYES: 4 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: Aldinger, Cheng, Chorbajian, Heuer
NOES: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
6. Review Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Reports for 2025
Action: Received reports
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On a motion made by Carol Chorbajian, seconded by Justin Cheng and carried by the following
vote, the committee accepted the report.
AYES: 4 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: Aldinger, Cheng, Chorbajian, Heuer
NOES: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
7. Review Sales Tax Updates for Quarter 1
Action: Received reports
On a motion made by Rick Heuer, seconded by Justin Cheng and carried by the following
vote, the committee accepted the report.
AYES: 4 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: Aldinger, Cheng, Chorbajian, Heuer
NOES: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
8. 2026 Meeting Dates
Action: Meeting dates confirmed for January 26, April 20, July 20, October 19
On a motion made by Justin Cheng, seconded by Rick Heuer and carried by the following
vote, the committee accepted the proposed 2026 meeting dates.
AYES: 4 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: Aldinger, Cheng, Chorbajian, Heuer
NOES: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEEMEMBERS: None
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Andrew Easterling provided clarification of the motion on Item 4, confirming the expenditure was
related to the measure and is now deemed acceptable by the Committee.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Committee Members may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or
make a brief report on their activities. In addition, a Committee Member or the Measure P and
S Oversight Committee may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual
information. (Government Code section 54954.2(a)(3).)
Carol Chorbajian stated that she is pleased that City Council prioritized placing the measure on
next year’s ballot and requested clarification on the process should the measure’s term change.
Justin Cheng noted that sales tax measures are an effective way to fund infrastructure given the
composition of the local economy, a point with which Patrick Aldinger agreed, emphasizing that
visitors contribute a substantial share. Rick Heuer stated that they supported the prior
measures due to its specificity and will likely do so again, while reiterating the importance of
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receiving confirmation from the City Attorney in response to Carol Chorbajian’s question.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 11:02 AM.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Liza Linsao for Kaylyn Rosmaryn Patrick Aldinger
Recording Secretary Chair
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Agenda
Members
Measure P and S Oversight
Patrick Aldinger
Committee
Justin Cheng
Carol Chorbajian
Agenda Rick Heuer
Measure P and S Oversight City Staff
Committee Meeting Rafaela King, Finance Director
Andrea Renny, Public Works
Meeting Location Monday, October 20, 2025 Director
Council Chambers
Monterey, California 10:00 AM
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public at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received become part
of the record.
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PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS:
The total amount of time allocated for public comment on a particular issue and for each
individual speaker is generally as follows:
1. Up to three minutes per speaker.
2. For regular Measure P and S Oversight Committee meetings, there is one 15-minute public
comment period for items not on the agenda.
3. The total time allocated for public comment:
a. Items pulled from the consent agenda – 15 minutes each item
b. Public Appearance items – 30 minutes each item
c. Public Hearing items – 30 minutes each item
At the time an item is considered, the Chair will ask those attending the meeting in person to
line up at the podium or raise their hands, and for remote participants to use *9 on the telephone
or the “raise hand” function in Zoom, if they wish to address the Measure P and S Oversight
Committee. The maximum amount of time for each person to speak and the total amount of
time allotted for each item will be determined based on the number of people indicating an
interest in speaking and the amount of business to be conducted on the agenda. In exceptional
circumstances and when necessary to ensure a full opportunity for public input, the Chair may,
with the Committee’s consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time
allotted for each speaker.
CALL TO ORDER
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion
unless a member of the Measure P and S Oversight Committee or the public requests
discussion or a separate vote.
1. Approval of Minutes from July 21, 2025
***End of Consent Agenda***
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of
Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and
comments.
2. Review Unaudited Expenditures from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
3. Review Unaudited Periodic Report for Period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
4. Review Unaudited Expenditures from July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025
5. Review Unaudited Periodic Report for Period of July 1, 2025 through September
30, 2025
6. Review Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Reports for 2025
7. Sales Tax Update for Quarter 1
8. 2026 Meeting Dates
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Committee Members may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or
make a brief report on their activities. In addition, a Committee Member or the Measure P and
S Oversight Committee may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual
information. (Government Code section 54954.2(a)(3).)
ADJOURNMENT
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours prior to the meeting,
pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.org/submitted-comments and in the
Finance Department, 735 Pacific St., Monterey, CA 93940 during regular business hours.
Information distributed to the Measure P and S Oversight Committee at the meeting becomes part of the
public record.
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