I would like to do something different for a change as we rotate out of our “fire season” into our “road closure season.” We are entering that shoulder in between the two. I am only going to post really relevant and timely announcements that can’t wait this next week, but starting Monday, I would like to post photos by others (only 1 per person, please) as many as I can for the entire week. Send me one of your best, and I will do my very best to publish. Send to my email address: kwnovoa@mac.com (time I got a bigsurkate specific email, right?) Looking forward to what I receive and hope you are, too. Oh, and it goes without saying, it must be one you took that I have permission to publish with your name.

Oh, this looks good. Watch those burn areas, though. Highway One and Nacimiento Road could both be impacted. BTW, you will notice I am in the process of changing over my links in the sidebar on the right taking off the fire links and adding in the winter/road conditions links for this winter. Those who have been following me for a while know I change links twice a year.

Also note that the week of November 15-20, the entire week may be rainy all throughout the state. So time to stock up. I have been trying all day yesterday to get information about the discussions going on all day between County Roads and the USFS who are deciding how they will handle Nacimiento this winter. I intend to bring it up at the BSMAAC meeting today as well. One thing they are discussing is putting up k-rails. When asked about the new USFS that have been put in all over the South Coast, I was told, “People cut locks.” I will continue to nail down details I can with the two agencies involved and also trying to determine how we will be notified.

Tonight, I heard from Tim Short. This is the part of his response that relates to my questions on Nacimiento. I also asked him to discuss this at tomorrow’s BSMAAC meeting: “Both myself and our Burned Area Rehabilitation Team have reached out to the County to discuss post fire effects on this road, and potential support to address winter storm road impacts. Yesterday, I met with a County engineer and road maintenance personnel to review the road corridor, identify maintenance needs and other preparations for this winter.   The Forest Service has taken proactive steps to clear culverts, install debris fencing to prevent plugged drainage inlets, contract culvert riser installation, and remove hazard trees among other activities.

Having lost Nacimiento Station during the Dolan Fire, we unfortunately will not have the site presence to monitor and assist this winter, as we have in the past.  Pacific Valley will be the nearest FS personnel.  As possible, we will continue to do what we can, with available resources.”

Along those lines, this from the BAER team:

BAER KEY MESSAGES PREPARING FOR RAIN

While many wildfires cause minimal damage to the land and pose few threats to the land or people downstream, some fires cause damage that requires special efforts to manage unacceptable risks afterwards.

Summer thunderstorms and other rain events in the mountains can result in high runoff and flash flooding.

Wildfire increases the potential for post fire flooding, soil erosion, and debris flows that could impact campgrounds, fishing areas, homes, structures, roads, and other infrastructure within, adjacent to, and downstream from the burned areas.

Post-fire, watershed conditions will naturally receive and transport water and sediment differently than during pre-fire conditions.

The public and communities adjacent to and downstream from burned areas should expect increased flooding and debris transport during smaller rain events than would normally cause this.

The potential for increased runoff and debris flows are not just a one-year concern.

We need to recognize the threat potential of flash floods and debris flows may exist for the next 3-5 monsoon and winter seasons, depending on the intensity of these storms.

For life and safety concerns, California National Forest closures may need to be implemented prior to forecast rain events until the burned area fully recovers.

Residents and visitors should remain alert to weather events and plan ahead when travelling along roads downstream from the burned areas of recent wildfires.

Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) teams have been working on California’s National Forests to assess the condition of the watersheds on federal land that burned this summer and fall.

The BAER assessment team identifies potential threats to critical values-at-risk and recommends emergency stabilization response actions that are implemented on federal lands to reduce potential post-fire risks.

BAER critical values that may be considered at-risk on National Forest System (NFS) lands are:

• Human life and safety.
• Property on Forest Service lands such as buildings, water systems and infrastructure, road and trail prisms.
• Natural Resources on Forest Service lands such as water, soil productivity and hydrologic function, areas where invasive species or noxious weeds may impact native or naturalized communities and may include critical habitat or suitable occupied habitat for federally listed threatened or endangered species.
• Cultural and Heritage Resources such as pre-historic and historic properties and sites on Forest Service lands.

For values and resources potentially impacted off NFS lands, one of the most effective BAER strategies is interagency coordination with other responsible agencies, entities, and local cooperators who assist affected businesses, homes, and landowners prepare for rain events. 

While multi-agency efforts are being taken to reduce the risks to life and safety downstream from the burned area, residents in the area should develop individual plans to protect themselves and their property. 

The Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) work together and coordinate with other federal, state and local agencies, and counties that assist private landowners in preparing for increased run-off and potential flooding and debris flows.

NRCS works with local sponsors to prepare damage survey reports for eligible sites on private lands adjacent to and downstream from affected areas.  NRCS uses these reports, along with the BAER team’s assessment report, to develop emergency measures to reduce the impacts from potential increased water and debris flows, and assist sponsors to implement recommended emergency measures (www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb1045263.pdf).

Many local county offices of emergency management promote preparedness through emergency services programs to assist the public to prepare for, respond appropriately to, and quickly recover from natural emergencies that may impact county residents and visitors. Please check your local county website for emergency preparedness for potential National Weather Service flood warnings.

Homes or businesses that could be impacted by flooding from federal land that resulted from wildfires may be eligible for flood insurance coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Information about NFIP is available through FEMA at www.floodsmart.gov/, or www.floodsmart.gov/flood-insurance/why. Other flood preparedness information is available at www.ready.gov/floods.

SAFETY MESSAGE: Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in heavy rains over the burn scars. Flash flooding may occur quickly during heavy rain events be prepared to take action. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at the National Weather Service website:www.weather.gov/. (Ed. Note I have added this link to my winter links in the side bar to the right. I am still working on changing the links from fire conditions to winter/road conditions. It is a lengthy process, so you may see both for a day or two.)

Bill has been a legislative life line for Big Sur since the first days of this blog, during the Basin Fire of 2008. He has made himself available to me, personally, and the entire community on issues that impacted Big Sur. As a Carmel local he has known intimately our issues and our ways of being in this place. We, and I, will miss him terribly, but knowing Bill, he will be staying informed and active and still be available to us.

As my way of honoring all that he has done for us, I would like to publish here his senate report and retrospective sent to all of us on the BSMAAC mailing list prior to the meeting tomorrow (scroll down a few days for the notice and way to connect via zoom). Bill, we love you and will miss you. Thank you for everything you have done for us and this place we love.

SENATOR BILL MONNING

SENATE DISTRICT 17 REPORT

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RETROSPECTIVE

November 6, 2020 

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Dear Friends of the Big Sur Community and BSMCC participants:

I submit this 17 SD report with some highlights from my representation of the community during these past twelve years in the California State Assembly (2008-2012) and the California State Senate (2012-2020).  

First, I want to thank the community and its leaders for your engagement with me and my office.  We have joined together to face many challenges and have had the opportunity to celebrate a few victories.  Following is an attempt to capture some of those highlights:• Basin Complex/Indian Fires – Pfeiffer State Park Campgrounds- (2008-2009) During my campaign for the Assembly in 2008, Big Sur was hit by the Basin Complex/Indian fires which were followed by mudslides and debris flows.  As a result, the main access bridge to the Pfeiffer State Park campgrounds was damaged and removed.  In 2009, we started to work with State Parks to get a replacement bridge built.   Big Sur River Inn owner, Alan Perlmutter, was instrumental in pushing for the acquisition and transport of a Bailey Bridge (US Army Corp of Engineers’ design and reliable war and peace time “portable” bridge) which he located somewhere in the southern states.   The original response from State Parks was that the Bailey Bridge did not conform with acceptable state engineering design, etc.   We were able to move the engineers in Sacramento to accept the “temporary” use of the Bailey Bridge and the campgrounds re-opened on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend with a ribbon cutting and a line of cars and campers ready to enter the campgrounds.  Thanks to Alan for his investigations and advocacy!• Construction of Rain Rocks Shed and Pitkins Curve Bridge – (2014) Early in my first Senate term, we also saw the completion of the Rain Rocks Shed and the Pitkins Curve Bridge in 2014.   In 2000, a massive landslide below the highway at Pitkins Curve took out both lanes and closed Highway 1 for 30 days. Restoration required removal of 100,000 cubic yards of landslide debris in 7,000 truckloads. The innovative design for the construction project minimized the number of truck loads for removal and utilized the shed/canopy/viaduct design more commonly seen in European road construction and maintenance.   This project helped to minimize closures at the Pitkins curve area that had been regular occurrences with the steep grade and frequent landslide activity. • Big Sur California Coastal Trail (BSCCT) – (2009-present) Shortly after I took office, I started to meet with the Big Sur California Coastal Trail Committee.   I quickly learned of the history of the state legislation to build a coastal trail from the Oregon border to Mexico and a conflict that had developed between the local community and the state regarding vision, design, and inclusion of a local voice in the statewide planning.  With the leadership of many in the local community including that of Mike Caplin & Pam Peck, Butch & Patte Kronlund, CPOA/CABS, Pamela Silkwood, Mary Trotter, Betty Withrow, Dick Ravich, John & Corinne Handy, Honey Williams, and so many others, we were able to establish recognition for a local voice in the trail planning process.  Successful efforts included funding for development of a community-designed and managed Coastal Trail website (with Coast Walk) and the development of coastal planning groups organized by regional sectors from the Carmel Highlands to the SLO County line.  While much remains to be done, it is my hope that the engagement of multiple stakeholders from government to private landowners and from local residents to local, state, and federal agencies will continue to forge a path (quite literally) to establishment of a coastal trail that can serve the interests residents, visitors, and local businesses while preserving the natural beauty and integrity of this coastal paradise. In a recent phone conference with representatives of the BSCCT committee and the California Coastal Commission, we were able to reaffirm shared commitments and outline some next steps for coordination and planning. • More fires, floods, and storms (2016) After recovery from the Basin Complex and Indian fires in 2008, Big Sur was hit once again by the 2016 Soberanes Fire that was started by an illegal open campfire at Garrapata and which grew to become one of the largest fires in the history of California (at the time) and the most expensive to contain and suppress.  Tragically, a tractor operator, ROBERT REAGAN III, perished in the early days of the fire.  I was able to memorialize his service and loss on the State Senate floor and communicate that adjournment resolution to his family who live in the Fresno area.  

While close to 60 homes were lost in the Soberanes fire, many others were saved thanks to the combined work of Big Sur Fire, Mid Coast Fire Brigade, USFS, Cal Fire, Monterey County Sheriffs Dept, CHP, and related agencies with support from the El Sur Ranch, the Post Ranch and many others. But, as was expected, following the large burn of thousands of acres, the ensuing rains in December and January of 2016/17 led to flooding and erosion that included the undermining of the foundations of the Pfeiffer Bridge built in 1960.  

I would also like to recognize the incredible work of the CPOA (now CABS) in establishing a fund to help those who lost their homes in coordination with the Community Foundation for Monterey County. • Loss of the Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge – January 2017 In the wake of the Soberanes fire, rains brought flooding, debris flow, and land movement to Big Sur.  The Pfeiffer Bridge was deemed threatened in January of 2017 and traffic flow limited. The bridge was then ruled to be unsafe for all vehicles and was closed to all traffic in early February.   The closure and eventual removal of the bridge, left parts of Big Sur isolated.  

Once again, we engaged State Parks, Cal Trans, and others to seek construction of a temporary foot path/trail to connect the Multi Agency Complex with the area south of the Pfeiffer Bridge gap.   We were originally told that the project from design to approval to funding could take up to 7 years!  This for the trail only, not the bridge! 

We pushed with the support of community leaders and with the great support of local businesses, community volunteers, and the California Conservation Corps (CCC),the trail was built within 7-8 weeks from the closure of the Pfeiffer Bridge!  This trail allowed residents and workforce to trans-navigate the gap and created an interesting social dynamic of land owner and hourly wage worker walking together and crossing paths along the trail.  

It was not uncommon to see residents and workers carrying heavy loads along the trail and its steep 400 foot climb—from cases of beer to small refrigerator units and groceries, the trail became a primary passage for commerce!  For many, the trail provided a lifeline between south and north including for students who could catch their Carmel bound school buses every morning. We understand that some students were able to receive PE credits for their morning and afternoon hikes along the trail to and from the bus stop! 

With Highway One closed at Pfeiffer Canyon, the highway south of the gap became a new space where locals could walk, bike ride, and sometimes party!  The community spirit that embraced and adapted to the closure was classic Big Sur—the community where rugged individualists often fight over local, state, and federal policies comes together in times of crisis.  

The Soberanes Fire and the loss of the Pfeiffer Bridge resulted in an amazing level of community cooperation, mutual support, and cross sectoral engagement that will hopefully be a large part of the memories of those tough times. 

And, while the trail provided a temporary lifeline, Cal Trans and state engineers moved forward to design, contract for, and construct the new Pfeiffer Bridge in a record seven months’ time (and $25 million in construction costs) for opening on October 13, 2017.  

There were hundreds of community volunteers and government agency personnel who helped secure the emergency trail and the expedited bridge construction, but let me acknowledge a few of them including: Martin Panofax, Post Ranch; Mike Freed, Post Ranch, the Chappellet family; the Gafill family and Nepenthe; Brent Marshall, State Parks; John Hiles, State Parks (trail guru); Butch and Patte Kronlund, Coast Property Owners Association (CPOA/now CABS); Martha Karstens and Big Sur Fire; Frank Pinney; the Big Sur Chamber of Commerce; USFS; Big Sur Inn; Big Sur River Inn; Alan Perlmutter; Rick Aldinger; Ken and Mary Wright; Tobias Uptain-Villa; Nicole (Charles) Hollingsworth; Bethany Westfall; and SO MANY others.  Thank you and MIL GRACIAS!  • Recognition of Nepenthe Restaurant as Senator Monning’s Small Business of the Year (2017) I was honored to recognize the Nepenthe Restaurant, the Gafills/Fassetts and Nepenthe family for their extraordinary support during the closure of Highway One in 2017.  Kirk & Meredith Gafill, and their son, Will, joined us in Sacramento for the ceremony and I was later able to present the Senate Resolution to Lolly Fassett as well in the Nepenthe Dining Room.  I’ve included the text of our press release below which captures the essence of Nepenthe’s service during the Pfeiffer Bridge closure:    

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Today, Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) will recognize the Big Sur restaurant Nepenthe as his 2017 Small Business of the Year.  The restaurant’s owner, Kirk Gafill, will be honored at the California Small Business Day Luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel in Sacramento, California.

“Nepenthe has been a landmark in the Big Sur community for 68 years,” said Senator Monning.  “This year Mr. Gafill and his staff have gone above and beyond by playing a leadership role in aiding the community after the unexpected closure of the Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge.  They worked tirelessly to helped locals stay informed about the situation and worked to find solutions.  In addition, they donated 10 percent of their profits to community services organizations.  It is my honor to recognize Nepenthe as the Senate District 17 2017 Small Business of the Year.”

Since its establishment in 1947 along the coast of Highway One, Nepenthe has been family owned and operated, and has been a draw to artists, locals, and tourists alike. 

When the Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge was suddenly closed this past February, Nepenthe worked closely with the Coast Property Owners’ Association to airlift food into Big Sur for over 450 stranded residents; coordinated distribution and storage of one ton of donated non-perishable food, including diapers and soap; and provided material support for a satellite school for 40 children who could not attend school due to the road closure.

Additionally, Nepenthe established a Carmel office staffed by its senior management team to maintain regular communications with its 120 displaced employees, assisting them in filing for unemployment insurance benefits, helping them to secure new jobs for the interim period, and using its social media network to provide daily updates on road closures, weather conditions, and critical information for locals and potential visitors.   • Big Sur Tourism, Traffic, and Bathrooms– (2008-present)

We all know that tourism is the primary source of income for local businesses, their employees, and for manyresidents.  But many believe we have reached a tipping point with the Bixby Bridge the most shared/visited photo of a tourist destination on the internet – globally!   With this inordinate amount of international publicity, it is no surprise that an increasing number of tourists see Big Sur as an ultimate destination… a destination that is on the top of many people’s “bucket list”.

The attraction of Big Sur with its natural beauty, its coastline, and its history is why residents have decided to make it their home.  But as a consequence of unprecedented numbers of visitors, we have all learned first hand the meaning of “carrying capacity” and wondered what that might be for Big Sur? 

As a result, CPOA/CABS, the Big Sur Chamber of Commerce, and many others have pulled together to commission studies on how best to maintain a sustainable tourist destination. 

The CPOA (now CABS) sponsored the Big Sur Sustainable Destination Stewardship Management Plan and the Big Sur Pledge to educate visitors regarding their responsibility to be good stewards.  Cal Trans conducted the Sustainable Transportation Demand Management Plan for Highway One; and the ParkIt Group represents a coalition of organizations and individuals studying shuttle and parking options for Pt Lobos, Palo Corona, and the San Jose Creek Trail.

And, one of the recurring and ongoing problems that comes with increased visitation to Big Sur Coast is the need for more public bathrooms as a public health imperative and to reduce and eliminate the use of road sides and turn outs for urination and defecation. Ongoing discussions have led to some better mapping of available rest room facilities; the agreement by State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service for travelers to access bathrooms without having to pay entry fees to parks; and the pursuit of resources and authorization to build new, permanent rest room facilities at Garrapata State Park.  

All of these efforts recognize the challenges of reaching consensus with residents and engaging with multiple county, state, and federal agencies. But it has been the determination, persistence, and dedication of so many community volunteers that slow progress continues to be made.• The River, Carmel, Dolan, Coleman fires of 2020 – With continued dry weather and high winds, California has continued to suffer from wildfires at a tremendous cost to the State and horrific and tragic losses to residents. In the 17^th Senate District, more than 1,000 residents lost their homes (this includes the Santa Cruz mountain fires- CZU Complex Fire).  Once again, the coordinated response of multiple agencies helped minimize losses while facing the challenge of limited resources and changing weather patterns. Fortunately, most of the Big Sur Coastal communities were protected from extensive structure loss and no reported loss of life. Once again, our Senate District 17 staff in coordination with Congressman Panetta, Senator Caballero, Assemblymember Rivas, and Supervisor Adams were able to coordinate with FEMA, State OES, Monterey County OES and impacted residents to secure emergency support and long term assistance.• California Wildlife Day -Spring Equinox every year -Senate Concurrent Resolution 23 – 

Inspired by Loren Latendre (Chair, Carmel River Watershed Conservancy), and Beverly Eyre, I introduced a California State Resolution to designate the Spring Equinox each year as California Wildlife Day.   For the past three years, Loren and the Carmel Rivershed Conservancy, along with Monterey County Regional Parks, and others have organized presentations and exhibits that have included children’s educational activities and a focus on wildlife, native plants, and our precious natural habitat. Thanks to Loren and Beverly for spearheading this official California day of recognition. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 23 – “Designates the Spring Equinox of every year as California Wildlife Day to help to educate the public about the importance of protecting and nurturing the state’s wildlife, as well as to increase the public’s awareness about the need to protect, restore and care for our natural resources.” (Resolution Chapter 16, Statutes of 2017)• Arts and Culture – the soul and spirit of Big Sur

While local businesses provide multiple services from dining to housing, it has been the local arts community through the decades that has drawn writers, artists, musicians, and others to the magic that is Big Sur.  And, before the modern day immigrants, the heritage of the Esselen, Costanoan, Ohlone, Salinian, and Chumash tribes who cared for the lands and left their mark on artifacts and the arts. From Henry Miller and the Doners, to the Fassetts and the Gafills, to the Beats and Jack Kerouac & Lawernce Ferlenghetti; from the Henry Miller Library led by Magnus Toren to the Coastlands Gallery and the Phoenix Shop; from Esalen to Treebones to Lucia and Gorda; from Sykes and Barlow to the Hermitage and Tassajara; from the purple sands of Sycamore Canyon Beach to the trails, cabins, land & sea, flora and fauna, it is Big Sur that is art in motion as it inspires, harbors, comforts, and sometimes hurts those who visit and those who stay. (Note: the lyrics from Bixby Canyon Bridge by Ben Gibbard and Death Cab for Cutie are attached at the end of this report as a reward for any who read all the way through!)

Thank you, each and all, for the honor and privilege of representing the people, the land, and the coast of Big Sur since 2008!

Some special shout outs:  I want to thank my staff who were instrumental in all of my work on behalf of the Big Sur Community including Nicole (Charles) Hollingsworth, Colleen Courtney, Tobias Uptain-Villa, and Bethany Westfall. And, a shout out as well for the work and collaboration of Kathleen Lee during her tenure with both 5^th District Supervisor Dave Potter and Congressman Jimmy Panetta. And, to Congressman Jimmy Panetta & Katie Moon;  Assemblymember Robert Rivas & Dominc Dursa; Supervisor Mary Adams & Yuri Anderson and to Leon Panetta, Fred Farr, and Sam Farr for their vision and leadership that helped to protect the Big Sur Coast. And, to all the BSMAAC partners and participants from federal, state, and county agencies to residents, business owners, and regular participants. Special thanks also to Big Sur Kate (Kate Novoa) for helping to keep us always informed on Big Sur road and fire conditions and to all who make up the social fabric that makes Big Sur such a special, special place.

Notice of Public Hearing
Monterey County Board of Supervisors
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 17 at 1:30 p.m. to consider the following actions with regard to the Vacation (Short-Term) Rental Ordinances:
• Consider the Monterey County Planning Commission’s letter to the Board of Supervisors and draft ordinances relative to vacation (short-term) rentals in the unincorporated areas of Monterey County; and
• Provide policy direction on draft ordinances amending Monterey County Code, Titles 7, 20 and 21 relative to vacation (short-term) rentals.
The County of Monterey Resource Management Agency has prepared regulations for vacation rentals within the unincorporated area of the County. The proposed definition of vacation rentals is as follows: “T
”. The project consists of three draft ordinances for the purpose of establishing regulations, standards, and circumstances under which vacation rentals may be allowed. The purpose of the hearing is for staff to receive direction on the draft ordinances prior to staff conducting environmental review.
The draft ordinances propose to modify Monterey County Code (MCC) as follows:
• Amend Title 7, including amending Section 7.02.060 (Business Licenses) for all hotels and vacation rentals and adding Chapter 7.110 (Vacation Rental Operation Permits);
• Amend Title 20 (Coastal Zoning), including adding Section 20.64.290 (Regulations for Vacation Rentals) and amending other sections of Title 20 in relation to vacation rentals; and • Amend Title 21 (Inland Zoning) including amending Section 21.64.280 (Administrative permits for transient use of residential property for remuneration), adding Section 21.64.290 (Regulations for Vacation Rentals), and amending other sections of Title 21 in relation to vacation rentals.
Planning Commission Recommendation: On July 8, 2020, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the draft ordinances and a letter from the Planning Commission to the Board of Supervisors regarding the proposed vacation (short-term) rental regulations. By a vote of 10 ayes and 0 noes, the Planning Commission recommended to transmit the Planning Commission letter and draft ordinances to the Board of Supervisors for policy direction on five
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that to minimize spread of the COVID-19 virus, and in accordance with State and local orders, electronic and/or telephonic meeting participation options will be available. The agenda for the November 17, 2020 Board of Supervisors meeting will provide information on how the public may observe and provide testimony telephonically, electronically, or in person at the Monterey Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St, Salinas, CA, 93901. At least 72 hours ahead of the Board meeting, the agenda will be posted at 168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas CA and on the County website at the following address:
https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/clerk-of-the-board
IF YOU CHALLENGE THIS MATTER IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED IN TESTIMONY AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE OR RAISED IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
The use, by any person, of residential property for transient lodging where the term of occupancy, possession, or tenancy of the property by the person entitled to such occupancy, possession, or tenancy is, except as provided herein, for a period of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or fewer, counting portions of calendar days as full days.
Vacation Rental includes Commercial Vacation Rentals and Limited Vacation Rentals. Vacation Rental does not include a bed &breakfast facility, hotel, motel, hostel, inn, roominghouse, boardinghouse, rooming or boarding.

key policy areas the Commission identified as requiring careful consideration and direction by
the Board :

a) Affordable housing; b) Support, monitoring and enforcement; c) Character and intensity; d) Visitor serving unit caps; and e) Unique neighborhoods.

The outcome of the Board’s policy direction to staff will allow staff to finalize the project description to be used for environmental analysis.

DELIVERED TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
TO SUBMIT COMMENTS:
We welcome your comments on this matter. To submit your comments by e-mail, please send a complete document including all attachments to: RMAcomments@co.monterey.ca.us. To submit your comments in hard copy, please send a complete document including all attachments to the name and address below.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
Melanie Beretti, RMA Property Administration/Special Programs Manager Monterey County Resource Management Agency
1441 Schilling Place, 2nd Floor South, Salinas CA, 93901
(831) 755-5285 or berettim@co.monterey.ca.us

Dear Big Sur MAAC Community and Members:

Attached please find the agenda packet for the BSMAAC meeting scheduled for nextFriday, November 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

The meeting will be conducted virtually and will begin with members providing reflections upon Senator Bill Monning’s service to our community.

You many access the meeting online using the following link: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/97640519279

Or Telephone: +1 669 900 6833  

Webinar ID: 976 4051 9279

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact met atandersony@co.monterey.ca.us. 

BSMAAC Members, please use the personalized log-in information you received to access the meeting.

Sincerely,

Yuri 

Yuri C. Anderson | Chief of Staff

I am hoping to watch a storm through these windows next weekend. From NOAA:

A significant pattern change is forecast to develop near the end of next week as a cold system drops south from the Gulf of Alaska. Temperatures will cool significantly starting Friday as a much cooler airmass sweeps across our area from the north. That part of the forecast is relatively high confidence. However, forecast confidence is low regarding precipitation potential, which will depend to a large extent on the trajectory of the system as it moves south. The ECMWF digs the system south just offshore, maintaining over-water trajectory, and brings widespread precipitation to our area from late Friday through Saturday morning. The GFS, on the other hand, forecasts a more inland trajectory and only grazes the northern end of our area with precipitation. The Canadian is similar to the drier GFS. The NBM keeps POPs mostly below 15%, which seems too low given that the ECMWF has shown a wet solution for two consecutive runs. Also, several ECMWF ensemble members are wet starting Friday evening. So, have boosted POPs above the NBM late in the extended forecastperiod.

We all remember the horrible burn over that critically injured Casey Allen. There have been other money raising efforts, but this one is a specific gofundme for him started by his fiancé so that they can stay close to the hospital for his treatment.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/26fojbl76o

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Neither fire has grown in size for several days, and the containment on Coleman continues to grow while Dolan’s containment remains stagnant, so there is no need for any further posts on these two, unless there is a change.