Sidewalk repair program

Favored the 50/50 cost-share with a cap and a means test, such as free repairs for Medi-Cal recipients.

High school student supported starting with the minor repairs option as financially responsible.

Taxpayer association vice president argued Monterey is more like San Rafael (major repairs) and supported Alternative 2 to help pass Measure S.

For the Realtors association, urged the cost-share option to help fixed-income residents age in place.

Taxpayers association president wanted the program beyond three years, city fees excluded, and a plan by the next meeting or the group would oppose.

Said the $2,500 grant barely covers concrete and pleaded for cost sharing when the city's own drains caused the failure.