Plan Bay Area Open House/Public Hearing 4/29

Monday, April 29, 2013, 6–9 pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel,
1221 Chess Drive, Foster City

The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) have released the Draft Plan Bay Area, an integrated long-range transportation and land-use/housing plan that aims to support the Bay Area economy, provide more housing and transportation choices, and reduce transportation-related pollution. The effort grew out of the California Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008  which requires each of the state’s 18 metropolitan areas – including the Bay Area –  to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light trucks.

CCC postpones Harbor Dredging Waiver

At California Coastal Commission hearing 4/11/13, Commission staff withdrew the proposed Pillar Point Harbor dredging permit waiver for launch ramp dredging and placement of 5,600 cubic yards of dredge material on Perched Beach next to the kayak stand (waiver & public comments).  Staff will do additional analysis to bring to a future meeting.  In the meantime the launch ramp dredging is on hold.  

Special Election Recalls 3 Fire Board Directors

Coastside Fire Protection District 4/9/13 special recall election results:
Michael Alifano recalled – replaced by Karen Anderson
Douglas Macintosh recalled – replaced by JB Cockrell
Gary Riddell recalled – replaced by Harvey Rarback

There will be a Special Fire Board Meeting on Monday April 15 at 7:00 pm at 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay. 

MCC Meeting 4/10/13, 7pm, GSD

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

Regular Agenda:
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) Update

Montara Coastal Access/Views from County Streets (letter- approved)  
Attachments: 1974 letter re 7th St fence, 10/24/12 MCC presentation, 3/21/13 County staff memo to MCC, 3/27/13 MCC memo to County staff

Advertising Sign Proliferation along Midcoast Roads (presentation)

Consent Agenda: 
3/27/13 MCC Minutes
4/10/13 Treasurer Report/Procedures 

UPDATE:  4/10/13  MINUTES

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