Application for Consideration of Appointment to the Coastal Advisory Committee (CAC)
Thank you for your interest in being appointed to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's Coastal Advisory Committee. The CAC's job will be to review, discuss, and recommend revisions to specified District policies related to the San Mateo County coastal area under consideration for annexation by the District, and will include the responsibility of gathering input from a wide range of community and special interest groups on the Coastside. The District policies to be reviewed include those concerning eminent domain, land acquisition, and agricultural land use.
Please answer the following questions, which will help the existing members of the CAC to select representatives for the three "at large" seats available. The intent of appointing such individuals is to ensure that there is adequate representation for Coastside interests which are otherwise un-represented, or under-represented, on the CAC. "At large" members must live within the area under consideration for annexation. Please limit your answers to the space provided. Please write legibly. This form must be returned to the District office, 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 (fax: 650-691-0485) by 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 1999.
1) Briefly describe your reasons for wanting to participate on the CAC.
I live in Half Moon Bay and would like to help in the care of the coastal environment. I consider this area one of the most beautiful areas in the world. I am willing to share my talents in this work.
- interest in providing housing to farm workers and people who work on the coast in low-paying jobs - senior housing that is not harmful to the land.
2) Please describe your personal or professional interest in and knowledge of Coastside land use and land conservation issues, and what expertise or experience you will bring to the CAC.
I am very good in task groups (have an M.S. in Counseling Psychology) which including (sic) training in group discussion skills. I have taught music at Skyline College for 20 years.
I hike and walk the coastal trails several times a week.
I read a lot and have owned property (home) for 35 years in S.M. County - never used pesticides.
3) What is the Coastside interest which you feel is un-represented or under-represented on the CAC, and what are your qualifications to represent those interests?
I am not involved with any special-interest groups here.
- I am older - perhaps wiser and willing to study - to listen - to think and hopefully make wise decisions.
4) Do you own property in the coastal area under consideration for annexation? If so, please briefly describe its location, size, and use. (It is important for the CAC to be aware of any potential conflicts of interest that may arise that might be relevant to its deliberations.)
own a town-house in Half Moon Bay - no other property.
5) What clubs, organizations, or interest groups do you belong to or are you affiliated with?
6) Please provide a brief description of your desired outcome of the work of the CAC.
I am very interested in preserve (sic) open space and farm land in this area - developing ways for organic farming - agricultural uses in conservation without harming the financial interests of farmers (tax relief for them)
I am against adding to the population of this area because of highway problems.
Julia Hansen
92 Patrick Way
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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