Comments by Brian Ginna
July 27, 2006
Going to need to challenge the “conventional wisdom” which seems to be the basis for this “investigative” piece. First off, comparing these two separate elections in this manner is not a valid comparison. The major reason is due to the respective turnouts. The November 2005 election saw a roughly 55%. This election saw a 48% turnout with only 45% casting a vote on Measure S. Additionally, the apples to oranges comparison of Measure S to HMB City Council voting is not suitable for drawing…
July 20, 2006
Kevin, Although you posed the question to Mary, please allow me to comment. "The case involves the un-permitted use of other people’s property..." Does it? The group obtained "Affidavit of Certified Property Owner" forms from each landowner. As the affidavit form is not contained in the pdf, does it not cover the use (which is recreational, and apparently not disputed by the city BUT by CCC) or encroachment? What does it cover? The CCC letter appears to be very poorly formed and lacking in essential…
July 12, 2006
Leonard,
Makes sense. The "peak hour" evening part of the "plan" that Carol provided the link to "allows" that left turn.
For some reason, that part of the "plan" seems to have a barricade to prohibit right turns from WB 92 to NB Main (along with cross traffic). That does not make sense.
Anyone happen to call the City yet to find out the status?
July 11, 2006
"Too many of you were content to approve a parcel tax without this essential bus service being part of it." No, the problem was too many of YOU were content to deny the parcel tax without the "essential" bus service being part of it. Holding "feet to the fire" is WAY different than providing some very necessary funding for kids. The chance to get at the school board is in November, if that is your cause. I can see folks being anti-tax (and really now, who is not?), but grudges solve nothing. You…
July 08, 2006
Excellent.
Mix incentive-based planning and personal responsibility, add some minimal administrative legwork and a little effort should go a long way.
I am sure some technology can be thrown in for #5 to help coordinate.
July 06, 2006
Leni,
Thanks.
Actually, just posting the names/directors/officers, etc. here would be enough. Is there a reason to not do that? You seem to be looking to raise a substantial amount of money for "conservation" and transparency would be kind of important, no?
July 05, 2006
Ms. Schultz,
You appropriately identify that you are the "Chair" of the BSC.
Who else is on the "Committee?"
Is there a reason that the savethestrip.org website does not list other directors, officers or committee members?
Same with http://www.mpl.sanmateo.org/ Why no information on who/where donations are going to?
Thanks for more information.
July 06, 2006
Ken, Actually, no, since Barry did not give me examples, just a definition. I think labeling people is going down the wrong path (and I did not start this...), however, more folks like Marina and Bonnie is a good start. Throwing people's hats into the ring - not going to happen (at least I am not). not fair to them. Attack George all you want. He can take it. He would do more for the community than most. Same with Naomi. If the jury is out on this council, it is still out on Grady. He needs to prove…
July 06, 2006
To answer your question, I would need to know who or what exactly are "environmentalists" and what they are looking for. Any examples?
July 06, 2006
Did Mr. Ferreira say he would not run again or was that just a dream? Something like a "snowball's chance?" I cannot find the story on the Review's website but I swear I read it. If that is true, why should he be appointed, when it is clear that he is not wanted at the table by the other council members? He was rejected for planning commission and he would be rejected for this. Why go any further down this road? I like this gem from Mr. Grady: "A lot of people who are interested in serving don't…
June 26, 2006
"guess no one gives a damn about preserving that beautiful, natural area. Just some observations here, no politics." hmmm...isn't it privately-owned land? Is that the area you were trespassing on? Because you loved hiking on it means it should be preserved for you? "Why is the County letting Big Wave get away with this?" the letter seems to indicate (at least in my deranged mind) they did nothing wrong. What exactly are they trying to "get away with" other than an allowable use on private property?…
June 22, 2006
Steve, Thanks for a positive message. If David made mistakes here, I have no doubt that he will take personal responsibility for his actions. Seems like Ms. Ruddock is going to take the role of executioner after having judged (let's just skip jury). These actions taken with no evidence whatsoever. As a former city official, she should know how dangerous it is to make potentially libelous comments such as these. Time will tell if Mr. Benjamin is merely posturing in saying that he wants the Boys &…
June 19, 2006
my point was not about the permit process. I could be splitting hairs.
The Google map is pretty cool. Try it from 400 Pilarcitos. I am sure the view from there is even better.
June 19, 2006
"probable wetlands" the land "is likely to have included wetlands,..." " is very likely to have contained wetlands,.." "which would have been discovered in the permit process." Probably, likely, or very likely? Which is it? Not looking for a legal opinion, just balance. Other than Mr. Nagengast's verbal comments, what is the source of any evidence that there may be or may have been wetlands on the site? Hopefully, something more concrete than hearsay exists. Isn't "might" more appropriate than "would"?…
June 16, 2006
"Very few people responded." hmmm...wonder why "Trader Joe’s was going to somehow solve the problem." If we can have a voice in the possible replacement of a nasty supermarket with a nicer one, why not? The only problem that needs to be solved is potentially keeping a merchant that people do not want from moving in. This is practical discussion on bringing in a store, which by all accounts: 1) treats its workers well 2) offers just about everything at a reasonable price 3) gives back to the community…
June 15, 2006
Sav-on is an in-store pharmacy, not a stand alone. With Rite-Aid and Longs in the community, I doubt it could become another drugstore. Seems too big for a Walgreens, but I would not be surprised. Might be too big for a Trader Joes, but we can give it a shot. I'd happily take a movie theather (which would not be without its own problems). clipped from a press release June 2, 2006--SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) today announced that it has completed the merger to acquire the premier retail properties of…
June 14, 2006
Thank you for getting this going.
Put me down to gather at least 50. I will shoot for 100. Perhaps just for reference - is there a particular range of zip codes (say, from Montara - Pescadero) that they are going to hone in on?
August 24, 2006
The following comment was posted by Barry Parr on Jun 23, 06 | 8:06 am
Half Moon Bay grew at 2.6% in 2004, mainly due to exceptions made by the city. We don’t know what it was in 2005.
https://coastsider.com/comments/678_0_1_0_C/
It is now August 2006. Do we know at this point what the growth statistics are for HMB in 2005?
June 14, 2006
"Chris Kerns is an extremely busy man, handling coastal development projects over several NorCal counties. It is all he can do to try to respond to actual genuine development proposals (like Big Wave, Wavecrest, Pacific Ridge, Pacifica Quarry etc.) and educate people regarding the legal necessity of protecting coastal resources. Anwsering 25-question letter demands seems a bit excessive." Are you serious? Why did Mr. Kerns take the time to respond to a mis-informed news article regarding community-based…
June 15, 2006
I stand corrected. POST also is not a bank, and should not be lending funds to a city in that manner.
Do you still think $500K to buy open space is a good use of the City's general funds?
Any plan in place to find that $3MM?
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