Harbor Dredging Permit Waiver proposed

On April 11 the Coastal Commission will consider a Permit Waiver for Pillar Point Harbor dredging of boat launch ramps and placement of 5,600 cubic yards of dredge material on Perched Beach next to the kayak stand.  If 3 Commissioners object to the Waiver, then a Coastal Development Permit will be required.  Questions or comments should be directed to Nicholas Dreher, North Central District Coastal Program Analyst.  Notice of Proposed Permit Waiver including comments received so far is here.

UPDATE 4/8/13:  Additional public comment to Coastal Commission:  Committee for Green Foothills, Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter, Surfrider San Mateo County Chapter, Neil Merrilees, Mary Larenas.
Prior MCC post on this issue

Jackie Speier Open House 4/8/13, 4-6pm

Congresswoman Jackie Speier District Office Open House Monday, April 8, from 4-6pm, at new location in San Mateo.  Meet staff, speak with Jackie about issues that matter to you, and learn more about the services her office provides.  Click link for more info and to RSVP.

Emergency Preparedness Fair April 6, 10-2, HMB

Community Preparedness Fair and Grand Opening of the new Sheriff’s Department Emergency Operations Center in HMB, Saturday, April 6th, from 10 to 2, at 537 Kelly Street, Half Moon Bay.

The new Emergency Operations Center will be a hub for information and coordination in times of emergency, providing the community a command center capable of helping in the recovery from a significant disaster.     

Exhibitors providing emergency preparedness information will include:   San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, San Mateo County Search and Rescue, Coastside Fire Protection District, CalFire, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oil Spill Prevention and Recovery, Pacific Gas and Electric, and other agencies that serve and protect the Coastside  

MCC Meeting 3/27/13, 7pm, GSD

Location:  Granada Sanitary District (GSD) meeting room, 504 Ave Alhambra, 3rd Floor, El Granada.

AGENDA
Supporting documents:

Montara Coastal Access/Views from County Streets/Rights-of-Way
Memo from Deputy County Manager Peggy Jensen
MCC letter (approved) requesting County take specific follow-up actions
Slides for background/review to accompany the letter.
Montara Coast Issues Page with additional background material

Hop Dogma Brewing Co. request for Certificate of Public Need/Necessity
Letter from County Counsel, Liquor license application process, Existing local liquor licenses, Letter to MCC from Hop Dogma

Consent Agenda:
Treasurer Procedures,
Minutes for 2/27/13 MCC meeting

UPDATE: 3/27/13  MINUTES

State legislators Hill & Mullin Open House 3/28, 4-6pm

State Senator Jerry Hill and Assemblymember Kevin Mullin Open House Thursday March 28, 4-6pm in San Mateo (1528 S. El Camino Real, Suites 302/303).  Bring your ideas, questions and concerns about legislative issues affecting the community.  RSVP at 212-3313 or click here.