preserving, protecting, and defending the rural character
and natural resources of Carmel Valley since 1949
Carmel Valley Association
Weekly Bulletin
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From CVA Board Member
and former 5th District Supervisorial District
Chief of Staff Kate Daniels:
Will the County Sacrifice Our Safety?
In October of 2017, a series of public meetings were held - one in each Supervisorial district - advertised as “listening sessions” to “assess the effectiveness of our EMS system.” Major changes to the Monterey County Ambulance Service Provider Request for Proposals (RFP) were not advertised, and such discussions did not take place.
In January, the RFP was issued.
In a significant shift from the current system, how ambulances are dispatched has been modified and, in some cases, Carmel or Monterey County Regional Fire ambulances would not be dispatched even when they would arrive earlier than the County Ambulance provider. The RFP process ends May 1 and the County of Monterey needs to hear from you!
County Counsel for Monterey County has determined that Board members cannot receive input from the Fire Agencies at this stage in the process, despite the fact that all our local agencies - including Monterey Regional Fire District, Carmel, Monterey, and CalFire - are unanimously opposed to this RFP and wish to see the the County end the process immediately, go back the drawing board, and start again.
Cost saving measures should never supersede public safety. This process is flawed, unjustified, and unfortunately illegal as it interferes with our intent as voters when we passed Measure A in 2000.
(Measure A was a special tax “for the purposes of funding the countywide paramedic EMS system, which will provide advanced life-saving support to victims in response to emergency calls.”)
This afternoon, Thursday, April 18, at 5:30 PM, 5th District Supervisor Mary Adams will hold a listening sess
ion at the Cypress Fire Station, 3775 Rio Rd. A good chance to build support for a re-thinking of this project. Attend if you can!
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The CVA Land Use Committee
Maintaining Our Valley's Rural Character
Our Land Use committee has monthly meetings with Monterey County Resource Agency staff and frequent conferences with Supervisor Mary Adams.
These are opportunities for us to stay informed about, and respond to, the issues of concern to us living in the valley. Recent topics of discussion include the county’s development of an ordinance on Short Term Rentals, the appropriate permitting of events and building projects, and the county’s determination of the number of Visitor Serving Units in the valley.
We do our best to insure adherence to the Carmel Valley Master Plan through fair and open process by participating in Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meetings. Committee members attend LUAC meetings, Road Committee meetings, and follow the efforts of other community groups, such as CVSOS, as they work to maintain the rural character of the valley.
Over the years, the CVA has been approached by residents on a number of situations, and we are anxious to hear about your concerns: parking in the village, noise, lighting, traffic, fire safety, the health of the river - whatever helps preserve the rural nature and beauty of our valley.
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2019 Wildflower Show
Friday April 19 to Sunday April 21 — 10.00 am to 5 pm
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove
Co-Chairs Brian LeNeve and Michael Mitchell invite you to the 58th Annual Wildflower Show, the largest collection of wildflowers under one roof in the Northern and Western Hemispheres.
A spectacular show with nearly 700 specimens on display so we are hopeful that the good rainfall we have had this year should lead to a great display.
Members of CNPS will be available during the show to identify plants or (hopefully) photos of plants for the public and Bruce Cowen will lead tours of the Museum's native plant garden.
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From Carmel Valley Save Our Open Space:
COMMUNITY MEETING
Save the Date
Thursday May 2
7 pm – 8:30 pm
CV Community Youth Center
25 Ford Road, Carmel Valley Village
Bring a friend or neighbor!
We'll hear updates from the Executive Committee on efforts
to purchase the airfield land for public use.
More details on the program to follow.
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Take the short survey: "HOW SHOULD THIS LAND BE USED?"
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Annual Carmel Valley Garden Club Show
It's our 50th!
Come experience the Carmel Valley Garden Club's "50 Years of Flower Power" Garden Show. Enjoy professionally judged Flower and Plant Exhibition, a judged Photography Contest, spectacular Silent Auction and Raffles, delightful Children's Garden with activities, member-grown Plant Sale and lively Vendor Marketplace, and live music with food and drink at our Garden Cafe.
Entry rules and registration information for exhibiting flowers/plants or photographs available on-line at
www.cvgardenclub.org
. Proceeds benefit nonprofits in Carmel Valley. Free admission. $1 for ample parking.
May 4, 2019 - May 5, 2019
Hidden Valley Music Seminars
104 W. Carmel Valley Road
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Music at St. Dunstan’s
Michigan organist John Ourensma Sunday, May 5, for a glorious program he’s calling “A Hymn to the Trinity,” with sacred music by composers including Post, Zwart, Duruflé, and Bach, among others.
A reception with refreshments at 3 pm will feature remarks by Mr. Ourensma, followed by the concert at 4 pm. Tickets are $20; students and under 18 free.
St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church is located at 28005 Robinson Canyon Road in Carmel Valley. For details,
Click Here
or call 831-624-6646.
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Make sure you are signed up to receive emergency alerts!
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Special Events Task Force
The Resource Management Agency (RMA)
cordially invites you to participate in our Special Events Task Force.
Every fourth Thursday once a Month from 9:00-10:30 am
Monterey County Government Center, 1441 Schilling Place, Salinas
The Special Event Task Force Meeting Agendas and Minutes,
which include lists of approved and proposed events, are posted online.
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From the Community Center:
Monthly Senior Lunch
1st Monday of the Mon
th
Free! All Carmel Valley Seniors Invited!
Seating starts at 11:30 am for 12 noon hot lunch buffet.
CV Community Center
25 Ford Rd
Carmel Valley Village
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Come and Share the Wonders of
Point Lobos
Easy Access Adventures!
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Pris Walton, President
Carmel Valley Association
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Carmel Valley Association is one of the oldest, largest, and most suc
cessful 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 weekly email Bulletin, which goes to over 1100 residents, and our quarterly Newsletter, which is mailed to over 7,000 valley addresses.
or reply to this email
Member Richard Cheatham has created a video about our beautiful Carmel Valley and CVA's role in preserving it.
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Header photo by
Carmel Valley Photographer
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