preserving, protecting, and defending the rural character
and natural resources of Carmel Valley since 1949
Carmel Valley Association
Weekly Bulletin
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Supervisors to Vote on Short-Term Rental Emergency Ordinance
Next Tuesday, April 25th
Short-Term Rentals (STRs or "Vacation Rentals") are "regulated" by an out-of-date ordinance enacted before the advent of internet services such as AirBnB and which, without necessary oversight, grants permission in perpetuity.
Up-to-date regulations are being prepared, but are unlikely to go inot effect until next year at the earliest.
The great majority of unregulated STRs are in the area of the Carmel Valley Master Plan, and 5th District Supervisor Adams has proposed an emergency ordinance to prohibit permitting new STRs in our area until the new ordinance has been approved.
Emergency ordinances require a supermajority, 4/5 of the Supervisors. It is very important that Carmel Valley Residents express support for Supervisor Adams' proposal.
County staff is preparing a draft, and we expect it will be published later this week. We'll email a link to the draft ordinance and Tuesday's meeting agenda as soon as they are available.
It's important to remind county officials of the problems caused by STRs, particularly any public health or safety issues related to STRs and to encourage the Supervisors to vote in favor of the Moratorium.
To submit your comments by e-mail, please send a complete document including all attachments to: spencerc@co.monterey.ca.us. To submit your comments in hard copy, please send a complete document including all attachments to Craig Spencer, Director (Working Out of Class) Monterey County Housing & Community Development Department 1441 Schilling Place, 2nd Floor South, Salinas CA, 93901 (831) 755-5285.
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Dark Sky Friendly
Lighting Workshop
Join us Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
As a conclusion to International Dark Sky Week, CVS and the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library will be co-hosting a second workshop on Dark Sky Friendly Lighting.
Come hear as Meredith Nole, Carmel Valley resident and member of the Illuminating Engineering Society, provides examples of energy-saving and darkness-preserving fixtures for your home as well as insight into the impacts of nighttime lighting on humans and animals.
Issues discussed will include:
- Results of over 25 years of scientific research of “The Effects of Light on People”
- Health issues from nighttime light pollution
- Nighttime impact of light pollution, spillover lighting, and glare
- Impact of LED colors on you and your environment plus color LED samples for night time use
If needed, some overflow parking is available behind the History Center near the Library.
Carmel Valley Branch
65 Carmel Valley Rd
Carmel Valley, CA
831-647-7760
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Please Join Us
in Our Efforts to Preserve
Carmel Valley!
Our hard-working all volunteer board and committee members continue to work to preserve, protect, and defend the natural beauty, resources, and rural character of Carmel Valley, but our true strength is our many hundreds of members.
Please join us now, either with a credit card on our secure PayPal site or by printing our application form and sending us a check. Our successes are possible because only of members like you! Our successes are only possible because of members like you! Thank you!
JOIN USING A CREDIT CARD
or
OUR PRINTABLE MEMBERSHIP FORM
THANK YOU!
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C. S. Noel, President
Carmel Valley Association
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From the Big Sur Land Trust: | |
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Race for Open Space has been extended into May!
After considering the substantial repairs required on our courses due to recent storms, current predictions for even more rain and wind, and the continuing impacts to our surrounding communities, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the Adventure Course events, the Fun Run, and the Arroyo Seco Ranch guided hike until May. All other guided hikes and self-guided hikes remain open in April! The Race for Open Space is our largest fundraising event of the year, and we hope you will take advantage of all the hiking opportunities in April and these new dates for more adventures in May!
Here are the events originally scheduled for Saturday, April 1, which have been rescheduled to Saturday, May 27:
- Palo Corona to South Bank Trail (2 mile) Fun Run
- Williams Canyon to Palo Corona (8.5 mile) Adventure Course
- Palo Corona to San Jose Creek Trail (9.5 mile) Adventure Course
- Palo Corona to Mitteldorf Preserve (21 mile) Adventure Course
The Arroyo Seco Ranch Guided Hike originally scheduled on Sunday, April 9 has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 6.
Please note: All Race for Open Space self-guided hike opportunities at Mitteldorf Preserve and Glen Deven Ranch are still open throughout April. And, with exception of the Arroyo Seco Ranch hike, all guided hikes are also still being held in April.
Learn more and sign up here.
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Nature Explorer’s Summer Camp NOW ENROLLING
The Santa Lucia Conservancy has been a mainstay for hands-on environmental education since 1999, and this year, they are launching a summer camp pilot program for 3-6th graders from June 5-16.
Camp leaders integrate science, natural history, and art through fun, engaging activities that teach children to become keen observers of the natural world, give them the space to ask questions, and encourage them to express themselves creatively. Kids will explore topics including native plants, redwood ecology, watershed function, songbirds, owls, cultural history, mammals, restoration, and the wildlife corridor from the mountains to the sea – all within ecologically significant protected lands in Carmel Valley!
We are also providing full scholarships to 10 children from underserved communities thanks to a grant from Save the Redwoods league Learn more and register: https://slconservancy.org/summer-camp/
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Native vegetation thinned, trimmed, and pruned
Conservation Fuel Management Handbook
Best Management Practices for Defensible Space
Conservation fuel management is a
collaborative community endeavor!
LEARN THE MANY WAYS
YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR HOME:
Read the Manual in English
or in Spanish
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CVA's Newly Created Natural Heritage Committee
Will Soon Need Your Help!
As you may have heard, the Carmel Valley Association has recently created a new Natural Heritage Committee.
The committee's mission is to help celebrate, protect, restore and sustain Carmel Valley’s natural ecosystems; the social, cultural, spiritual, and economic benefits they provide; and the vital linkages between people and nature -- past, present, and future.
While this mission can seem challenging, it is increasingly vital in our times if we want to save what we treasure most about the Carmel Valley.
And, we need help to meet that challenge. Once the new Committee has met, we will update this page with information about how to become a member or to contribute as a volunteer or intern. Look for updates in early to mid-April, 2023.
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From the American Institute of Architects,
Monterey Bay Chapter:
2023 Arts + Architecture Lecture Series
Housing: Finding Solutions with Architecture
Housing: Finding Solutions with Architecture
Our 2023 lecture series is focused on the critical issue of Housing. The fact this has gotten to a crisis point in California and especially in locations like the Central Coast has been obvious for many years. Ever increasing housing prices have kept out not just people below the poverty line and the homeless but a significant percentage of the population from owning a home, and thereby preventing them from achieving the traditional American dream and the primary form of wealth creation.
Thursday, April 27
Brooks+Scarpa: Housing Solutions
Lawrence Scarpa, FAIA and Angela Brooks, FAIA
This presentation will explore new models that have transformed affordable and low-income housing into cutting edge architecture.
Thursday, May 18
Housing on the Central Coast: Community Panel Discussion and Forum
Moderated Panel Discussion with Community leaders in public office, planning, housing advocacy and project development.
All events will take place from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at SandBox Sand City, a community and performance space at 440 Ortiz Avenue, Sand City, CA
Tickets: $10 for AIA Members and Sponsors, $25 for the general public
Click here to register
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Community Bridges Storm Recovery Webinar Recording Available
If you missed the webinar, you can view a recording at
This Link
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When Fun Isn’t Fun, Let CVA Know!
Many residents have been contacting CVA needing help with problems tracing to special events, with issues ranging from traffic to noise, parking, trash, fire safety and more. CVA is here to help see that your concerns make it to the appropriate county representative and get attention.
You can report incidents or areas of concern by
CLICKING THIS LINK.
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Removing Invasive Genista?
CVA has two weed wrenches to loan -
making the work of removing genista much easier.
Contact:
Paola Berthoin
25440 Telarana Way
Carmel, CA 93923
RisingLeaf Restoration Consulting
www.paolafiorelleberthoin.com
www.passion4place.net
831.624.9467
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Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests Are Available at
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Here's a web site to check to see
if your area is scheduled for a power outage:
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Issues of Concern to Residents of Carmel Valley | |
Make sure you are signed up to receive emergency alerts!
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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 weekly email Bulletin, which goes to over 1650 residents, and our quarterly Newsletter, which is mailed to over 7,000 valley addresses.
president@carmelvalleyassociation.org
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Header photo by
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