Rediscovering America / Portola Trail
A multi-agency committee convened by Supervisor Horsley is working towards designation of a new National Historic Trail along the route of Spanish explorer Portolá in time for the 250th anniversary of the 1769 expedition, which stumbled upon San Francisco Bay. A grant application has been made to the National Park Service for assistance in this effort, which will recognize 10,000 years of Native American settlement in San Mateo County, the impact of the Portolá Expedition, and opportunities to complete the California Coastal Trail.
The June 8, 2016, Trail Committee meeting featured a presentation on the history of Native American villages and trail network in San Mateo County by representatives of the Amah Mutsun and Muwekma tribes. The talk is also captured in the meeting minutes. There are maps (1 & 2) of “best guess” Portolá Expedition route, which followed Native American trails from village to village.
UPDATE 3/8/17: New name for the trail is Ohlone/Portolá Heritage Trail.
DPW Agrees to Grey Color Tactile Curb Ramps
County Dept of Public Works (DPW) has agreed to switch to dark grey color for all new tactile pedestrian curb ramps in the Midcoast, instead of the former bright yellow. The new policy comes two years after MCC made the request in Jan 2014.
List of DPW road projects for 2016
New SamTrans School-day-only Bus Route 18
Effective Aug 7, 2016, SamTrans will add bus Route 18 to improve reliability and efficiency for students travelling to HMB high school and Cunha middle school.
Route map and schedule
MCC Meeting July 27, 2016
AGENDA for July 27, 2016, 7:00 PM at GCSD
504 Ave Alhambra, 3rd floor, El Granada
Background & supporting documents:
Pillar Point Harbor West Shoreline Trail: slide presentation
June 2016 design charrette
Short-Term Rentals: MCC comments as approved
revised draft ordinance - webpage
Roundabouts: 5/11/16 MCC letter & Minutes
Consent agenda: Minutes for July 13, 2016
Treasurer Report for fiscal year 2015-2016