City of Monterey responds to the county’s Civil Grand Jury report regarding its wharves

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The City of Monterey responded to a report from the county's Civil Grand Jury on Tuesday that highlights structural and safety concerns about the city's two wharves.

Monterey's mayor and city manager signed the response, saying that while they were given poor condition ratings, that does not compromise the wharves' load-bearing capacity due to significant deterioration.

Staff adds that repairs are expedited when an issue could compromise the structures' safety.

The city also noting that tenants are responsible for maintaining their own businesses. Many of these tenants in various stages of obtaining the required permits and making repairs.

The counter-report drafted by the city also says that the city has made significant investments in wharf repairs.

Over the past six years, the city says they have spent $3 million, including over $1 million for emergency deck repairs to Wharf 2 in 2024.

The city's five-year capital improvement plan allocates over $11 million towards inspections, repairs and upgrades.