AVILA VALLEY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Minutes,
Monday August 9, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Chair Lynn Walter.
Present
were: Lynn Walter, Boyd Horne, Anne M. Brown, Jan Taylor, Lisa Newton, John
Salisbury, Julia Hartzell, Jayne Morton, Sherri Danoff, Ken Thompson, Ted
Ivarie, Terry Eberhardt, Steve Johnson, Bill Tickell, Karin Argano. (15
attending with a quorum established.)
Excused:
Bob Pusanik; John Schug.
Minutes:
of July 12, 2010 meeting were approved as e.mailed.
Treasurer:
Jan Taylor states $490.18 in bank account after paying $40.00 for P.O. Box and 6
months of internet service.
Public Comment:
none.
County Reports:
a. Sheriff: John Marrs (?spelling) reported the main issue in our area is
vehicle thefts…remember
to lock cars!!!!
b. Planning: Ryan Hostetter: deferred comments to agendized items. States
Jason Giffen is the new planning director. There are no new applications in the
pipeline.
c. Public Works: no rep.
d. Parks: no rep.
e. Supervisor: Adam Hill states that the new Planning Director is from
San Diego; looking forward to his work.
Tomorrow the BOS will consider direction to planners of the Events Ordinance.
He is aware of the traffic/parking problems during events, and that CalFire
could not respond. Suggested having Paul Lee come to our September meeting to
discuss the issue.
Public Works Director Ogren and Interim County Administrator Jim Grant met with
Adam re: Cave Landing Road’s use as an alternative way out of Avila..Cost
estimated to be $15-20million. Intercept parking lots could be solution to
parking problems, but where ?????.
Old Business:
a. Cave Landing Parcel #3: Sherri Danoff reviewed the project which was
e.mailed to AVAC members beforehand. She
moved
and Boyd Horne
seconded
that:
the project be recommended to Planning for approval with 3 recommendations:
The viewshed implications of the 33’ barn height and convex shape of the large
front canopy be addressed;
Resolution of water supply and drainage provisions should occur prior to project
approval, and also demonstration of septic system capability;
Roads should be minimized by requiring elimination of the steep, wide road scar
below the proposed homesite.
Discussion ensued with input from project applicant and architect.
Vote: 14 yes: 1 (one) no.
b. Draft Events Letter: Sherri Danoff presented a draft letter to be sent
to Supervisor Hill regarding concerns over the present draft ordinance in regard
to: traffic and parking management. (Copy of draft letter e.mailed to AVAC
members previously.) (Because the BOS meeting is tomorrow, a decision TONIGHT is
needed.)
Sherri moved and Boyd seconded that the letter be sent (given?) to Supervisor
Hill.
Discussion revealed major concerns about the wording of the letter.
The motion was withdrawn.
Sherri moved that the draft letter by accepted with modifications. No second.
Terry E. moved and Julia seconded that the motion be tabled. General concensus.
Chair Lynn and Sherri will meet to discuss a subsequent letter expressing AVAC
member’ concerns embodied in the present draft letter.
Supervisor Hill was asked to consider AVAC’s concerns at the
BOS meeting tomorrow.
Community Liaisons:
a. ABA: Karin reports cooperation with Sunset event in October.
b. ABCA: Terry E. reports success with the July 3rd
Pancake Breakfast. Reminds all of the
Albacore Feed on Saturday, October 9th
at the Community Center; in cooperation with the ABCF. Tickets are $20.00 for
adults, with take-out tickets available. No tickets at the door. Please attend!!
c. ABCF: Rick Cohen enforced Terry’s announcement. There are two new
Board members to be announced later. Looking at funding requests now.
d. Port San Luis: Steve McGrath: Sea bass are running!! Lots of action in
the Port. In response to a question, he states that BBQs are permitted ONLY in
Port-provided pits. BBQs on the main beach are not permitted; he will reinforce
with the Lifeguards.
e. PG&E/Diablo: Pat Wilmore (good to see you!!) introduced Mike Ginn,
plant emergency director, who stated health and safety are the main concern!!
They have more than 300 trained response personnel; each position has “4 deep”
personnel. On Wednesday the 11th
will be an Exercise at PG&E with 40 Federal, state and NRC representatives
involved. This takes place every 2 years. On September 9th
at 7 p.m., a community meeting with Red Cross and CalFire will be held at the
Indian Hill Community Room.
Remember that the
AT&T Directory
has emergency information in the front section.
There will be a
Siren Test on August 28th!!
( t was mis-posted for July.)
New Business:
a. “Savor Sunset” Event: Jo Armstrong (Golf Course representative) states that
“safety is the first concern of golf course events”. She will continue to attend
AVAC and keep us informed of events at the Golf Course.
She reports that the Golf Course will host the Sunday, October 3rd closing event
for the “Savor Sunset Happening” throughout the County (mainly Santa Margarita
Ranch). The event will be a concert by Chris Isaak, food and wine pairings, and
fireworks off the Pier (still in process).
b. Walking Tour of Hwy 101 underpass: John Salisbury feels this presents
an alternative to an over-bridge for the BJ Trail. After discussion, he will
host a
Walking Tour of the area on Saturday, August 14th.
Meet at the Salisbury Tasting Room Parking Lot.
AVAC Committees:
i. Land Use: Sherri:
see above actions.
Ii. Diablo: see above
report.
iii. Port: Karla Bittner
(good to see you!!) reports a new business “Port Harford Chandlery and Pub” at
the Port.
iv. Avila Beach: Anne Brown
reminds us that an article about Avila and surroundings is in the Sunset
magazine now out.
v. SLBE: no report
vi. Avila Valley: none
vii. See Canyon: none
viii. Squire Canyon: all is good.
Next meeting: Monday, September 13, 2010, 7 p.m.
Adjournment: 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne M. Brown
Anne M.
Brown, Secretary