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preserving, protecting, and defending the rural character
and natural resources of Carmel Valley since 1949
Carmel Valley Association
Weekly Bulletin
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Amy Anderson for Water Management Board!
The CVA board of directors enthusiastically endorses the candidacy of Carmel Valley resident Amy Anderson for a second term as Division 5 director for Monterey Peninsula Water Management District. Over the past four years Amy has immersed herself in shaping the district’s policy decisions, water resource management strategies and financial oversight with the goal of developing an affordable, environmentally responsible and sustainable water supply for the Peninsula. The “environmentally responsible” portion of the puzzle includes promoting the health of the Carmel River and its ecosystem.
Amy’s leadership has contributed to the significant progress MPWMD has made in pursuit of the goal of an affordable and sustainable water supply, including the 2250 acre-feet of water that will be forthcoming with the completion of Pure Water Monterey expansion. We are grateful that Amy is willing to devote her analytical and management skills to our water supply challenges for another term. Read more about Amy’s passion for water and her impressive resume at: https://dev.mpwmd.net/who-we-are/board-of-directors/division-5-amy-anderson/
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Please Support
Our Efforts to Preserve
Carmel Valley!
Please join us in expressing gratitude for the magnificent place where we reside, Carmel Valley!
Stewardship of this region is vital to its survival. Become a member of the Carmel Valley Association or make a contribution to support the preservation of our community's rustic beauty.
JOIN US USING A CREDIT CARD
or
DOWNLOAD OUR PRINTABLE MEMBERSHIP FORM
THANK YOU!
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Marianne Gawain, President
Carmel Valley Association
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Over 100 Valley Residents
Attended Our Annual Picnic!
We Heard Talks by
Supervisor Mary Adams and Supervisor-Elect Kate Daniels
Enjoyed a Tasty Barbecue
by Woody's Chef Tim Wood
with wine compliments of Huber Fabre
of Vineyards Brands
and great music by
Rick Chelew and Nick Leahy
A WONDERFUL AFTERNOON!
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Consideration of the Mid-Valley Storage Proposal
Continued to January 8 by Planning Commission
On Thursday, October 30, after testimony by CVA President Gawain, members, and mid-valley neighbors, the planners postponed consideration of the project. Commissioners expressed concerns about the project's bulk, parking, loss of the trail which now passes through the property, flooding, and affordable housing.
The parcel in question sits between Carmel Valley Road and Center Street, and between the bank and the existing Storage-Pro facility. The proposal consists of a cluster of two story self-storage buildings that would be visible from the Carmel Valley Road. Notably, the density of construction on the site would greatly exceed that granted to the existing storage facility.
Read the details in CVA’s letter to the Zoning Administrator HERE. Please remember that citizen comments on such applications make all the difference!
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From Dr. Charlie Wahle
Chair, CVA’s Natural and Cultural Heritage Committee:
Serious Money for Serious Climate Solutions
and why your vote on Nov. 5th matters
Anna Fitzgerald Guth’s October 26th article in the Monterey Herald describes an eye-popping array of broad-based benefits coming our way from a massive $71.1 million-dollar federal grant to improve our region’s resilience to the impacts of climate change (link below). Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and awarded to a coalition of local organizations by NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management, this unprecedented grant will enable our communities to strengthen their resilience to climate-driven wildfire and flooding risks, enhance the diversity and integrity of our natural ecosystems; meaningfully engage and support local tribes, and involve local college students – tomorrow’s workforce - in climate-related experiential learning projects. Beginning soon, this visionary work will pay dividends on the ground to our communities for generations to come.
Ms. Guth’s article also illustrates something often lost in today’s policy debates: the critical importance of federal support in meeting local needs, especially those complex challenges created by large-scale climate change. Federal grants to states and local organizations don’t appear out of nowhere; they are direct manifestation of the laws and policies created by our elected national representatives. Every few years, we get to choose who those people are, and thus, what policies, priorities and support we want them to pursue on our behalf. In this case, Congress, NOAA and a variety of local organizations worked collaboratively to reduce the risks that future fires or floods will devastate our community, and to provide new opportunities for local college students to graduate with marketable skills and a wider, evidence-based world view.
So, in this election season, when you hear “federal government,” remember what it can look like when everyone rows in the same direction for the same reason. And, when you vote on November 5th, consider carefully which candidates’ policies, priorities and actions best reflect the kind of world you want your family and their descendants to live in.
Link to Monterey Herald story: “From eucalyptus removal to prescribed burns, Monterey Bay area climate change projects launched.” ANNA FITZGERALD GUTH
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Update - Carmel Valley Road Resurfacing Project
Valley Greens Drive to Miramonte Road
Please stay alert! Traffic control measures are in place for your safety. The speed limit in the construction zone is 25 MPH.
Monday, October 28, 2024 Scarlett Road to Dorris Drive
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Dorris Drive to Schulte Road
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Schulte Road to Valley Greens Drive
Thursday, October 31, 2024 Curing time and preparation for final striping Friday, November 1, 2024 Curing time and preparation for final striping
Curing time and preparation for final striping will occur from October 31, 2024 through November 11, 2024. Work will resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The next priority for CV Road is the 4-lane segment. Public Works now plans for the project work to start in Spring 2025.
For more information, please contact:
Alberto Mejia-Ceja, Project Manager at 831-755-4770 or by email at
mejia-cejaa@countyofmonterey.gov
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County of Monterey General Plan
Sixth Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031)
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF A DRAFT PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND NOTICE OF A SCOPING MEETING
PROJECT TITLE: County of Monterey Sixth Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031) Project PROJECT LOCATION: Monterey County (Unincorporated Countywide)
PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that the County of Monterey (“County”) is seeking written comments on the Notice of Preparation (“NOP”) of a Program Environmental Impact Report (“PEIR”) for the County of Monterey Sixth Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031) Project (“Project”) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”).
The 30-day public review period will begin on October 21, 2024, and end November 20, 2024. All comments must be received no later than November 20, 2024. The County is soliciting public and agency input on the scope and content of the environmental information to be included in the PEIR.
The project description, location, and potential environmental effects of the Project are summarized, with additional details provided in the Environmental Scoping Supplement.
Here is a map of proposed county sites.
(note: map is extremely slow to load. Be patient!)
Here is an Excel file of Carmel Valley sites.
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Dark Skies in Carmel Valley
The Carmel Valley Association (CVA) works with residents, businesses and government agencies to preserve the rural nature of Carmel Valley. Inevitably, that goal has guided CVA’s efforts to preserve and celebrate our naturally dark and starry skies. Through community education and adoption of simple best practices for outdoor lighting, CVA seeks to reduce excessive nighttime lighting that spills glare into the community and obscures our treasured night sky. In many cases, simply turning off lights at night by timer or motion sensor can meet these goals.
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CVA’s long-term effort has taken many forms, ranging from working toward recognition of Garland Ranch Regional Park as a Dark Sky Place or Reserve under the auspices of Dark Sky International (DSI) to the installation of dark-sky-friendly lighting fixtures in local areas. Our work intends to ensure that the Carmel Valley doesn’t lose its naturally dark and starry skies.
Read more about our efforts.
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Carmel Valley History Center Museum
Now Open Both Saturdays & Sundays: 1 – 4
Knowledgeable Docents & Kid Friendly!
77 E. Carmel Valley Road
831-659-5715
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Review this GREAT EVACUATION PLANNING SUMMARY
from the Monterey County Department of Emergency Management
The Monterey County Department of Emergency Management has developed an excellent and easy-to-follow guide for how to prepare for emergency evacuations. You can access and download the guide through this link.
It includes practical guidance on assembling supplies, creating an evacuation plan, signing up for alerts, when and how to evacuate, and when and how to return to your home after an evacuation order has been lifted. It also includes links to many useful online resources.
Of particular importance: To receive area-specific emergency information, including evacuation orders and street closures, you can register for alerts by signing up through this link (Alert Monterey County, the county’s official emergency alert and warning system) or by texting your zip code to 65513. The guide also includes QR Codes that you can scan to sign up for alerts
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When Fun Isn’t Fun, Let CVA Know!
Many residents have been contacting CVA for help with problems, including special events, short-terms rentals, out-of-compliance lighting at night, noise, traffic, and road conditions.
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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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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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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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.
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Header photo by
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