Pillar Point Harbor Pollution Source Investigation Update Feb 21

SMC Resource Conservation District (RCD) will provide an update presentation on their investigations of upland sources of bacterial contamination in Pillar Point Harbor, including the integrity and mapping of nearby sewage and stormwater pipes.

San Mateo County Harbor District meeting 
Feb 21, 2018, 6:30pm (agenda)
504 Ave Alhambra, second floor, El Granada

Can't make the meeting? PDF of presentation is posted and video [at 26 min] will be available.

Since 2002, Pillar Point Harbor has been included on a statewide list of contaminated water bodies due to its high concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria, which can come from any warm-blooded animal.  2008 RCD Pollution Study indicated the source of pollution was from upland areas via creeks and stormwater outfalls. RCD, in partnership with the Harbor District, continues to monitor harbor water quality and pursue investigation of upland sources. 

County/GCSD Reach Permit Agreement for Recreation on Granada Medians

San Mateo County and Granada Community Services District have negotiated a Permit Agreement, which authorizes GCSD to make specified park and recreation improvements to the Granada plazas and medians shown in the Permit.  Approved improvements include benches, children’s tree houses, children’s nature play areas, fencing for safety, fitness/exercise-stations, horse shoes, picnic tables, pump tracks, softball pitch and catch, spider-web rope net climbing equipment, swings and/or swing sets, tree maintenance and other landscaping, walking path improvements, water fountains, and youth basketball half court. 

GCSD will be responsible for maintaining all trees and vegetation on the plazas and medians where improvements are constructed. GCSD will maintain liability insurance and hold the County harmless from any claims stemming from public use. Authorization of the 20-year permit is on the Board of Supervisors 2/13/18 Consent Agenda (staff report).