classifieds Legal Notices person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on July 30, 2025 at 9:00am in Dept 13. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Vincent C. Catania, 215 W. Franklin St. Ste. 310, Monterey, CA 93940, 831655-3330. Publication dates: July 10, 17, 24, 2025. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL JOHN BALESTERI: Case Number 25PR000358. Filed June 30, 2025. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MICHAEL JOHN BALESTERI. A PETITION FOR PROBATE HAS BEEN FILED BY: MARIE J. BUCKELDEE in the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: MARIE J. BUCKELDEE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Aug. 06, 2025 at 9:00am in Dept 13. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Steven M. Mudd, 306 Capitol Street, Salinas, CA 93901, 831-754- 1431. Publication dates: July 3, 10, 17, 2025. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEPHEN R. DRAKE: Case Number 25PR000350. Filed June 20, 2025. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of STEPHEN R. DRAKE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE HAS BEEN FILED BY GLORIA M. C. DE DRAKE in the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GLORIA M. C. DE DRAKE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on July 30, 2025 at 9:00am in Dept 13. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Ashlee E. Gustafson, Esq., 215 W. Franklin Street, 5th Floor, Monterey, CA 93940, 831-649-1100. Publication dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 2025. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOSEPH GONCZAR: Case Number 25PR000307. Filed June 03, 2025. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOSEPH GONCZAR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE HAS BEEN FILED BY: MARK GONCZAR in the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: MARK GONCZAR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on July 16, 2025 at 9:00am in Dept 13. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Robert H. Brumfield III, 1810 Westwind Drive, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA 93301, 661-316-3010. Publication dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 2025. CITY OF CARMEL‑BY‑THE‑SEA, CALIFORNIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS Conglomerate Paving Project FY 24‑25 Notice is hereby given that the City of Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea is soliciting bids from qualified Contractors for work including but not limited to: AC Paving / Overlay Streets • A C paving and overlay activities are planned for 10 streets across the city’s vicinity, with the potential inclusion of one street located beyond city limits. These roadway improvements include: lowering utility irons, patch paving, conform grinding, reconstruction of several ADA ramps, placing a 2” or 2‑1/2” thick AC overlay, restoring AC berms, swales and pavement markings, and raising utility irons. Micro –Surfacing Streets • T he project includes planned resurfacing using micro‑surfacing treatment on as many as 21 street segments These roadway improvements include: patch paving, removing markings, crack sealing, applying micro‑surfacing, and restoring pavement markings. Sidewalk Improvements • West Side of Junipero Street between Sixth Avenue and Ocean Avenue • Northwest Corner of Dolores Street and Seventh Avenue • North Side of Sixth Avenue between Lincoln Street and Dolores Street • South Side of Sixth Avenue between Mission Street and Junipero Street • Southeast Corner of Dolores Street and Ocean Avenue These roadway improvements include: removing existing brick, concrete, asphalt, and paver sidewalk segments, regrading and compacting subgrade, installing redwood headers and new permeable pavers or asphalt sidewalk, reconstructing curb and gutter, cobblestone curb, AC berms, and adjusting utility boxes to grade. There will be a Non‑Mandatory Pre‑Bid Site Tour at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 02, 2025 we will be meeting at the southeast corner of Junipero Street and 6th Avenue. This meeting will allow bidders to receive an overview of the project, review the working areas, and ask questions. The Invitation for Bids is available at http://ci.carmel.ca.us/carmel (under the tab “I Want to” “Submit a Bid or Proposal”) or by contacting Carmel Public Works Department at 831‑620‑2070. At the time of the Bid opening, the successful Bidder must be legally entitled to perform Contracts requiring Class A General Contractor’s License. Questions regarding this solicitation are to be directed to Javier Hernandez, City Project Manager, at jhernandez@ci.carmel.ca.us. All questions must be submitted via email by Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Responses will be posted on the City website at http:// ci.carmel.ca.us by Friday, July 18, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Sealed Bids shall be received no later than 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 and shall be submitted to the attention of the City Clerk with the envelope clearly labeled Conglomerate Paving Project FY 24‑25 and showing the name of the Contractor. Bid may be hand delivered or mailed as follows: US Post Office City of Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea City Clerk P.O. Box CC Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea, CA 93921 OR FedEx/UPS/ Courier Service or Hand Delivery City of Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea City Clerk East side of Monte Verde between Ocean & Seventh Avenues Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea, CA 93921 Bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall Council Chambers, located on the east side of Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues, at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Bids received after the stated deadline will be returned unopened. Per Sections 1725.5, 1771.1, 1771.3, and 1771.4 of the Labor Code, this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. All Contractors and Subcontractors shall be listed in the bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, and shall be currently registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code. ORDINANCE NO. 321 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL REY OAKS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 BY ADDING SECTION 15.08.010 DESIGNATING THE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES FOR LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREAS (LRA) AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION (CAL FIRE) WHEREAS, the State of California, through the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), is responsible for classifying areas of the state into Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) based on scientific data and modeling of fire behavior, fuel, weather, and topography; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 51179 requires “A local agency shall designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very‑high fire hazard severity zones in its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178; and WHEREAS, CAL FIRE completed and transmitted updated recommendations from the State Fire Marshal identifying moderate, high and very‑high fire severity zones on an update to the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map on or about March 10, 2025; and WHEREAS, adoption of the updated FHSZ map enhances public safety by providing the basis for implementing defensible space regulations, fire‑resistant building standards (California Building Code Chapter 7A), and community wildfire preparedness efforts (collectively, Chapter 49 of the Fire Code); and WHEREAS, the City of Del Rey Oaks posted the information publicly about the new FHSZ on March 24, 2025, allowing for public input and consideration of the FHSZ map and its implications; and WHEREAS, the adoption of the FHSZ map is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense exemption,” as the ordinance itself does not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF DEL REY OAKS, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code Chapter Section 15.08.010 added in whole to read as follows: “The City hereby adopts moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones as depicted on the map from the State Fire Marshall dated March 10, 2025, for the land within the local responsibility area of the City of Del Rey Oaks.” SECTION 2. The City Council hereby adopts the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) map for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) within the City of Del Rey Oaks, as prepared and finalized by CAL FIRE in 2024, which classifies certain areas of the city as Moderate, High, or Very High fire hazard severity zones. SECTION 3. The City Manager or designee is hereby directed within thirty (30) days to transmit a copy of this ordinance and a map to the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. The City Manager or his designee is further authorized and directed to take all necessary steps to implement the provisions of this Ordinance and incorporate the adopted FHSZ map into applicable City programs, regulations, and development review procedures. SECTION 4. This Ordinance is exempt from CEQA under the common sense exemption set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage and shall be published in accordance with applicable law. SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Del Rey Oaks, California, held on the 20th day of May 2025. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Del Rey Oaks duly held on the 24th day of June 2025, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Hallock, Shirley, Burger and Mayor Donaldson NOES: None ABSENT Council Member Uy ABSTAIN: None 46 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY JULY 10-16, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com
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