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.
As a farmer I realize and understand the importance of open space.
I feel I can contribute ideas for preserving open space and farmland without curtailing property owners' rights.
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.
As a third-generation farmer I have worked closely with soil conservation with matters relating to farming practices. My experience in water usage management for Gazos Creek, Pescadero Creek and San Gregorio Creek is also farm related.
I participated in the San Gregorio Creek water allegation (sic) system.
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?
The use of open space from the aspect of a farmer.
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.)
I am a part-owner of farm acreage in Pescadero and San Gregorio.
The acreage is used for the growing of row crops.
5) What clubs, organizations, or interest groups do you belong to or are you affiliated with?
Member of the Half Moon Bay Farm Bureau and San Mateo County Farm Supply.
Worked with Soil conservation.
Coached Half Moon Bay Soccer Teams.
6) Please provide a brief description of your desired outcome of the work of the CAC.
Work toward a viable solution for all residents, property owners and non-property owners for preserving open space and farmland in a away that will not divide the coastal community.
Peter Marchi
PO Box 13
San Gregorio, CA 94074
(650) 726-4301