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Spring 2011 Newsletter Optimism over Richmond’s new general plan CESP is pleased that the new Rich- • Continuation of the current business/ UPCOMING HEARINGS ABOUT THE mond General Plan released in light industrial zone in the area adjacent RICHMOND GENERAL PLAN February includes many positive to Point Isabel Regional Park, which will RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Shore ines changes. There is an emphasis on L lessen negative impacts on the adjoining News from Citizens for East Shore Parks Spring 2011 environmental sensitivity and respect park and open space/natural preserve 440 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, RICHMOND for open space and natural resources areas. Saturday, April 16 ~ 11:30 a.m. that well befits a city with as many April 7 –– Study Session – 6:30pm Areas of Concern and Request for important environmental areas as The Richmond Planning Commission further improvements Eastshore State Park Richmond. CESP applauds several will host a study session to address changes made from earlier drafts, • Set-back requirement designated for questions and review the new General Plan. Many of the issues Berkeley Meadow Dedication which will minimize significant the Campus Bay area should also be addressed in the General Plan that impacts on important shoreline extended to the area surrounding Point In Honor of Dwight Steele and Sylvia McLaughlin affect the preservation, quality, and wildlife habitat. Isabel and the Hoffman Marsh. accessibility of shoreline parks will Berkeley Meadow Southwest entrance ~ Marina Blvd Areas of positive change • Stronger recognition of sea level rise be discussed at this meeting and a commitment to implementing a (Elements 3, 7, and 9-11). • The new open space designation of Please join CESP on Saturday, April 16, ceaseless efforts to save San Francisco and [email protected] or call plan to deal with it. Specifically, the April 21 – Study Session – 6:30pm the entire North Shoreline area west to celebrate the completion of the Bay and its shoreline from development 510-544-2200. Light Refreshments will of the Richmond Parkway and south General Plan needs to reserve sufficient The Richmond Planning Commis- upland area to accommodate shoreline- Berkeley Meadow in the Eastshore brought the Park to fruition. be served. of Pt. Pinole Regional Park. sion will host a second study session State Park and to honor CESP co- using animal and plant species that will In 1961, Sylvia, along with Kay Kerr and The event will be directly across from covering elements 2, 6, 8, 10, and 13 founders Dwight Steele and Sylvia • The mixed use designation for the inevitably lose their crucial habitat to sea through 15 of the new General Plan. Esther Gulick, founded Save the Bay, the Marina. Driving directions are on McLaughlin for their efforts in making Terminal 4 area at Point San Pablo level rise. This is particularly true along one of the earliest citizens’ groups in our website: www.eastshorepark.org. May 5 –Planning Commission Recom- Eastshore State Park a public place that opens the way for conversion of this the North Shoreline and the Hoffman what was to become the environmental mendations on General Plan and all the East Bay can enjoy. former industrial site to park and Marsh. movement. Dwight joined them in their open space use that will benefit Final EIR Please send supportive comment letters The Park’s Berkeley Meadow is a successful efforts to establish The San Richmond citizens and the public. May 17, June 7 – City Council action BERKELEY BAY FESTIVAL shining achievement in wetland restora- Francisco Bay Conservation and Devel- to the City Council and the Planning on General Plan and Final EIR Saturday, April 16 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • For the Southern Gateway area, the Commission via the City Clerk at 450 tion. The present-day meadow was once opment Commission (BCDC), which in Updates are posted at: Berkeley Marina along University Ave. added language to create appropriate Civic Center Plaza, Richmond CA a landfill that has been transformed into its first Bay Plan, designated the East and Marina Blvd setbacks to respect the natural 94804, or send email to the City Clerk www.cityofrichmondgeneralplan.org/ a rare habitat oasis. The 72-acre Bay shore for park use. habitats in adjacent marsh areas. meadow now offers coastal grassland Spend a day by the Bay listening to at [email protected]. In 1985 Dwight and Sylvia played key and seasonal wetlands with walking music, taking free sailboat and Dragon roles in forming CESP, a coalition of paths that provide an opportunity for boat rides, eating tasty food, and park advocates that included Save the recreation and nature study. exploring the Berkeley Marina! Visit Bay, the Sierra Club, Golden Gate booths sponsored by CESP and other Bay The East Bay Regional Park District Audubon, and other organizations and Area educational organizations. Shore Lines (EBRPD) restored the site in three Citizens for East Shore Parks Address Correction Requested Non-Profit Org. activists. They contributed essential E VENT SCHEDULE PO Box 6087 U.S. Postage stages over five years, planting native funding to establish CESP. Dwight and Albany, CA 94706 PAID grasses and scrub species to create Shoreline Clean-Up: Register at 9 a.m. Norman La Force became co-chairs and along the left side of University Ave, Oakland, CA habitat for white-tailed kites, northern Sylvia became Secretary, a role she still www.eastshorepark.org Permit # 394 just before Marina Blvd. Clean-Up from harrier, western burrowing owl, and plays today. Dwight guided CESP and 510-524-5000 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. For more info, call other birds and animals. The cost for led the campaign for the Park until his Patty Donald at (510) 981-6720 or restoring the entire meadow was Friends, death in 2002. www.cityofberkeley.info/marina and approximately $6,000,000 with major look for special events Please read this newsletter and see We encourage you to come to this event funding from the California Coastal Berkeley Meadow Dedication: 11:30 how YOUR support helps CESP work Conservancy, EBRPD and other to recognize the perseverance of two to complete a necklace of shoreline remarkable leaders--Sylvia McLaughlin a.m. at the Marina Blvd. entrance to sources. Berkeley Meadow across from Marina. parks. and Dwight Steele--for saving the Bay Shorebird Classroom Grand Opening: An envelope is enclosed for your Eastshore State Park is one of the most and its magnificent shorelines for the Noon – 1 p.m. at the end of University much needed contribution and to outstanding triumphs in the history of hundreds of thousands who daily use its Ave. in Shorebird Park. share your views. All donations to open space protection. Without Sylvia trails or enjoy its views of the Bay CESP are tax-deductible. McLaughlin and Dwight Steele it is between Oakland and Richmond. Berkeley Bay Festival: Noon – 5 p.m. at the end of University Ave. in Shorebird Thank you! unlikely that there would be an Eastshore State Park today. Their Please RSVP [email protected] Park Conservation is an investment that does not lose its value. Please help CESP secure future parks. The mission of Citizens for East Shore Parks is to create a necklace ofshoreline parks from the Oakland Estuary to the Carquinez Strait. Shore Lines The long view On the Horizon for CESP News from Citizens from Patricia Jones, Executive Director for East Shore Parks for Albany Beach PO Box 6087, Albany, CA 94706 Last year the East Bay Regional Park Dear Friends of Shoreline Parks! anticipate will improve the fate of the shoreline. Office: 520 El Cerrito Plaza District initiated the Albany Beach For example . Now that the rains have finally stopped, we T 510-524-5000 F: 524-5008 Restoration and Public Access can look forward to getting outside to www.eastshorepark.org The North Richmond Shoreline is important Feasibility Study to implement the celebrate our budding park. habitat for migrating birds. Its tidal marshes, Dwight Steele Eastshore State Park master plan at Put on some sunscreen and come out to the mudflats, and eelgrass bed shelter many Emeritus Chair Albany Beach. April 16 Berkeley Meadow dedication threatened and endangered species. Preserv- (1914 - 2002) honoring Dwight Steele and Sylvia ing this shoreline corridor as open space Public workshops were conducted in Sylvia McLaughlin offers a unique opportunity to create a visible Albany in December and at East Bay Photo: Patricia Jones McLaughlin for their relentless efforts to Emeritus Co-Chair, preserve the Bay and its shoreline for the edge to the city with stunning long views in Regional Park District headquarters Secretary THE HANDS ACROSS THE SAND RALLY AT ALBANY BEACH LAST YEAR. health and enjoyment of native species and every direction. in February. Approximately 50 community participants from the public. Pt. San Pablo Peninsula, its scenic shoreline Robert Cheasty President throughout the East Bay attended Breuner Marsh restoration preparing an Environmental Impact We anticipate many more improvements for includes a tranquil beach, open space, historic each of the workshops. Report on the proposed project. the East Bay shoreline will spring from the buildings, stunning views of Mt. Tam, and Norman La Force & public access progress Vice President work of persistent citizens. populations of native fish offshore and An analysis of opportunities and The Breuner property is a cornerstone of The alternatives are available at grasses on shore. Hon. Tom Bates www.eastshorepark.org. More And, if you’re interested in getting more constraints was presented at the the North Richmond Shoreline and one Vice President information at: www.ebparks.org involved with the ongoing community South Richmond Shoreline. North of Point Isabel December workshop and three of the most important expanses of efforts started by Dwight and Sylvia, please Park and south of Marina Bay, the Zeneca/ Doris Sloan illustrative concept alternatives were undeveloped shoreline in the Bay Area.
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