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Thanks to everyone who donated to CVA's Legal Defense Fund!
If you haven't made a contribution yet, just
to donate online. Thanks again!
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From Attorney Molly Erickson:
The California Superior Court has ruled that Monterey County's contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services program to kill predators and other native wildlife violates state law. The decision responds to a lawsuit filed by animal protection and conservation organizations.
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PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND COASTAL
PRESERVATION COMMUNITY
GRANT PROGRAM
The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District is currently accepting
applications for the Community Grant Program ($150,000 available)
The Community Grant Program was established to assist local public agencies, community
groups and nonprofit organizations within the District with funding for improvements to
community and neighborhood parks, open space and preservation of coastal areas.
Projects that may be considered for funding include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Projects that increase the safety of park users, particularly young children e.g. replacing
- older playground equipment with newer, safer equipment.
- Projects that enhance Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility.
- Projects that enhance public awareness and appreciation of parks, recreation and open
- space, such as trails, overlooks, benches and interpretive signage programs.
- Projects that provide access to parks by youth in a safe, positive and meaningful ways
- through education programs and other activities.
- Projects that enhance coastal preservation efforts.
The grant guidelines and application are located on the Community Grant Program page under
News & Announcements tab of the District's website,
www.mprpd.org
or contact
Shuran Parker at (831) 372-3196 x107 for more information.
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The Angel Project
Needs Help
The Carmel Valley Angel Project, is looking for a Spanish-English bilingual volunteer to assist in the outreach to families who may need some help during the holidays. The job, to begin in the fall, consists of helping to find, phone, and schedule the families. Please contact Sandy Schachter at [email protected] if you are interested. More information on the Angel Project can be found at
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Exploring a Sense of Place
A Program of the Carmel Valley Association Natural Resources Committee
Encouraging increased awareness and appreciation for the Carmel River and watershed through the arts and sciences. Stories of the land and river will be shared: how do the plants, animals and natural systems interact to create and support the whole ecosystem? Opportunities to reflect through the arts are a part of the outings.
October 14, 2017, Carmel River Lagoon, meet at the Lagoon parking lot
Fisherman and Carmel River Steelhead association VP Frank Emerson and Paola Berthoin
November 11, 2017, Location to be determined
Linda Yamane, Rumsian Ohlone basketweaver and storyteller, and Paola Berthoin
We look forward to your participation!
RSVP /questions call Paola Berthoin 624.9467
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Senior Luncheon
1st Monday of Each Month
11:30 am
Carmel Valley Community Center
This is a monthly event free to all seniors in Carmel Valley.
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Come and Share the Wonders of
Point Lobos
Easy Access Adventures!
Visitors of all abilities are invited to experience the Easy Access Trails at Point Lobos. You are welcome to tour at your own pace, whether you walk fast or slow, are pushing a stroller or walker, using a cane or wheelchair.
We also have a presentation that we can show to your group or staff at your
location.
Thanks to the Point Lobos Foundation we are now offering an entry waiver grant to many
organizations
Hope you plan a visit to Point Lobos for our Easy Access Adventure days, and also please post the
attached flyer at your facility. In addition, our docents can bring a video and a PowerPoint
presentation to your facility
Saturday, Aug. 19 - 10 am to noon - Sea Lion Point
Wednesday, Sept. 6 - 10am to noon - Sea Lion Point
Saturday, Sept. 16th - 10 am to noon - Seal Lion Point
Wednesday, Oct. 4 - 10am to noon - Sea Lion Point
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 10am to noon - Sea Lion Point
Highlights at Sea Lion Point - California Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, Otters,
Pelicans, Gulls and Cormorants - Whales in migration
or contact Melissa Gobell, Docent Program Coordinator
or 831 625-1470
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Header photo by
Carmel Valley Photographer
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CVA Affirms Support for the Carmel River Free Project
We sent the following letter to the Big Sur Land Trust, the Carmel Area Waste Water District, and the Monterey County Resource Management Agency on August 7th:
As strong supporters of Carmel River Free, we are dismayed to learn that progress on this vital plan has been halted due to a disagreement between CAWD and the Big Sur Land Trust over payment of $700,000 to underground two CAWD pipelines.It is critical that work on this project get re-started immediately because existing grant funds expire in 2018 and the project still needs to find an additional $11 million in grant funds.
We ask that all organizations involved find ways to cooperate to bring the project to a successful conclusion. Time is of the essence.
Pris Walton, President
Carmel Valley Association
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ARIA - Auditions!
Monterey's premier women's choir, ARIA is announcing auditions for the 2017-18 Season. We are looking for Amazing Women who want to join together to be in an amazing choir!
ARIA - is a Women's choir in Monterey which is exciting and thrilling from the first note to the last! Conducted by Dr. Sean Boulware and Accompanied by Michelle Galindo, this choir is sure to continue to bring a passionate and unique level of choral music to the Central Coast.
2017-18 is going to be a Great year for Aria! We are singing some of the best music for Women's Choirs that has ever been written as well and some brand new exciting music. Also Aria with join together with the Choral Project in San Jose for some special events this year! And we are preparing for our first international choir tour to Argentina in the summer of 2019!
Please forward this to any women who might be interested in a fantastic singing experience!
We hope you will consider joining us!
Women together making incredible music!
Aria, 2852 Forest Hill Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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The Planning Commission Reverses the Hilltop Ranch
"Administrative Interpretation"
On Wednesday, July 27th, the planning commission voted 7-0, to overturn the administrative interpretation that allowed Hilltop Ranch to have marketing events on site.
Thank you CVA and all those who are contributing finances for hiring Molly Erickson, so we could have the kind of representation needed to fight this precedent setting decision. Donations are still welcome!
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Short-Term Rentals in Carmel Valley
The county is searching for answers to the complicated questions surrounding the issue. Among those being considered are: How should the difference between owner-occupied and absentee-owner properties be dealt with? Should there be limits on how many days a unit could be rented? What effects are short term rentals having on overall housing market prices and on affordable long term rentals?
It is very important that residents of Carmel Valley express their thoughts to the Planning Commissioners. The draft ordinance and correspondence relating to this discussion can be found
HERE.
Please contact the Planning Commissioners as soon as possible about short term rentals. Email can be sent to the commissioners directly or:
to Melanie Beretti:
[email protected] (831)755.5285.
or to Jacquelyn Nickerson, Administrative Secretary:
[email protected] (831)755.5240
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Rancho Cañada Opening Brief
Filed in Superior Court
Attorneys William Parking and Yuchih Pearl Kan filed an opening brief
July 7th on behalf of CVA, pointing out the following flaws in the permitting process:
- The County Is Long Overdue in Meeting Its Responsibilities in Enacting Measures that apply to a Multitude of Developments in the County, Including the Project.
- The County is in Violation of the Mandatory Terms of the 2010 General Plan because It Has Not yet Established the Required Development Evaluation System.
- The County's Affordable Housing Ordinance Is Inconsistent with the 2010 General Plan's Affordability Mandates.
- The Project Fails to Comply with the General Plan Because the County Failed to Score the Project Against a Development Evaluation System, which is a Mandatory Process Under the General Plan.
- The Project Was Exempted from the General Plan's Requirements for Affordable Housing, applicable to Other Developers, and the Project Does Not Even Comply with the Current Affordable Housing Ordinance.
- The Environmental Impact Report for the Project Failed to Comply with California Environment Quality Act.
The hearing is set for October 6 in before Judge Lydia M. Villarreal.
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Another Change in Val Verde Proposal
After requesting postponement of his appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of his 31-unit project on Val Verde Drive to September 11th, developer Brian Clark is now asking for a hearing as soon as possible.
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Sincerely,
Pris Walton, President
Carmel Valley Association
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Safely Dispose of Your
Sharps and Meds!
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Curious About CVA?
Carmel Valley Association is one of the oldest, largest, and
most successful community organizations in Monterey County. We are entirely volunteer, with no paid employees. Our mission is to defend the beauty, resources and rural character of our beautiful valley. We do that by working with residents, businesses, and government.
CVA was instrumental in the adoption of the Carmel Valley Master Plan and recently settled a lawsuit with Monterey County regarding traffic measurement and capping future development on very favorable terms for our valley. Our volunteer experts represent Carmel Valley's interest, testifying before governmental bodies concerning development, water, traffic, road signs, and other quality of life issues.
We keep valley residents informed about important issues and events with our online Calendar, our weekly email Bulletin, which goes to over 850 residents, and our quarterly Newsletter, which is mailed to over 7,000 valley addresses
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To provide a venue for differing perspectives, we are starting to publish letters and guest commentaries in our E-Bulletin. Let us hear from you so that we can include your thinking in our deliberations.
Please limit your letters to no more than 250 words and commentaries to 600 words. We also encourage you to provide informational items, topical essays, and photos related to the Carmel Valley and the Carmel Valley Association's mission. Submissions may be edited for length and clarity. Send your letters and comments to
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