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BIG SUR BYWAY ORGANIZATION (BSBO) MEETING, Wednesday, June 18, 2025
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Participate in Person at:
Carmel Highlands Fire Protection District
73 Fern Canyon Road
Carmel, CA 93923
Participate via Zoom Meeting Link:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/93686442752?pwd=rYwjBTcwsWO6Ubd1BfUtrUvD42aFzL.1
Or by phone: +1 669 219 2599
Meeting ID: 936 8644 2752
Public Participation Instructions:
The meeting will be conducted via teleconference using the Zoom program for members of the public, and Committee Members will attend in person unless circumstances prohibit in-person attendance.
Members of the public are also welcome to attend in person. The public may observe the Zoom meeting via computer by clicking on the meeting link listed above, or the public may listen via phone by dialing the phone number listed above and then, when prompted, enter the Meeting ID Access Code listed above as well. You will be asked for a “Participant ID.” You do not need a Participant ID to join the meeting; press the pound key (#) again, and you will be automatically connected.
Members of the public may wish to comment on a specific agenda item while the matter is being heard. When the Chair calls for public comment on an agenda item, they will then call on speakers and unmute their device one at a time. Public speakers may be broadcast in audio form only.
Members of the public who wish to make a general public comment for items not on the day’s agenda may submit their comment via email, preferably limited to 250 words or less, to bsbo@countyofmonterey.gov. Individuals with disabilities who desire to request a reasonable accommodation or modification to observe or participate in the meeting may make such a request by sending an email to support staff at bsbo@countyofmonterey.gov. The request should be made no later than noon two (2) business days prior to the meeting date to provide time for the County to address the request. The Chair may set reasonable rules as needed to conduct the meeting in an orderly manner.
1BIG SUR BYWAY ORGANIZATION (BSBO) MEETING
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
June 18, 2025, MEETING AGENDA
10:00 A.M. – CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Approval of remote participation for Sarah Harvey due to Highway 1 active closures, per AB 2449
Emergency Circumstances.
District/Region Representative Attendance
Highlands Resident Mark Grandcolas
Mid Coast Resident *Martha Diehl, Chair
Big Sur Proper/Valley Resident *Vacant
South Coast Resident Sarah Harvey
Resident At Large *Vacant
Caltrans John Olejnik, or Alternative
U.S. Forest Service Chevene Simmons, Parker Erickson,
Jason Field, or Alternative
CA State Parks John Hiles, Mike Dippel, or
Alternative
Big Sur Chamber Rick Aldinger
AGENDA, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND CORRECTIONS
This is a time set aside for Staff to announce any agenda corrections, deletions, and proposed additions,
which may be acted on by the Big Sur Byways Organization.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Big Sur Byways Organization (BSBO) will receive public comment on non-agenda items within the
purview of the BSBO. The Chair may limit the length of the individual presentations.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of March 5, 2025 (Attachment 1)
SCHEDULED / OTHER MATTERS
A. Election of Chair
B. Old Business
A. In-depth technical presentation on Regents Slide for the community (45 minutes –
Caltrans)
B. C. Follow-up on Mud Creek Project process from BSMAAC – Martha
Bixby Bridge Emergency Task Force – Martha
A. Update on Parking Extension
C. New Business
A. Preliminary introduction of the Caltrans Coast Highway Management Plan Update and
BSBO’s role – Caltrans
B. Sycamore Canyon Road and Highway 1 intersection safety concerns – United States
Forest Service
C. Caltrans project updates and report (Attachment 2) – Caltrans
A. Culvert replacement project, Garrapata bridge, etc.
MEMBER COMMENTS, REQUEST, AND REFERRALS (written reports preferred)
2BIG SUR BYWAY ORGANIZATION (BSBO) MEETING
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This is a time set aside for members of the BSBO to comment, request, or refer a matter that is on or not
on the agenda. At this time, members may also request that an item be added to future BSBO agendas.
A. Committee Review and Reports
Administration / Organization and Funding, Signs/Roadside Camping/Litter & human
waste/Enforcement, Invasive Species, and Landslide Disposal Sites.
DEPARTMENT REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
1. 2025 Regular Scheduled Meetings
• September 24, 2025
• November 19, 2025