Carmel-by-the-Sea staff announce summer reading program and post street-address display guidelines

Acting city officials in Carmel-by-the-Sea highlighted two community items on June 12: a summer reading program at the city library and newly posted street-address display guidelines.

Brandon Swanson, acting city administrator, encouraged residents to check the library’s summer reading program, saying it offers activities and sign-ups for adults, teens and children and includes branded tote bags and art-themed items for participants.

Marissa Bermudez, acting assistant city administrator, said the city’s street-address display guidelines are now available on the city website with examples of acceptable and unacceptable displays. She said staff plan to publicize the guidance with a full-page, color ad in the Pine Cone next week.

Officials also noted that a recent city resolution formally enabled addresses at the local level; that measure now must proceed through county processing before the change takes effect, staff said. They framed the address effort as improving safety and convenience for residents.

No formal votes were recorded during the session; both announcements were presented as informational updates and an invitation to the community event on June 20.