Berkeley / Albany Bulb (RACETRACK)

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I am on a mailing list and just received this message about the Albany Bulb / Berkely (Racetrack). I amaway but if possible it probably would be a good idea to spread the word and have interessted kiter attend to ensure our voice is heard in keeping / securing access to this awesome little jem.

MESSAGE:
Attention CDAWGS!

After a long period of inactivity while the SPRAWLDEF lawsuit had brought the Bay Trail connection and Albany Beach improvements to a grinding halt, the planning process is moving forward again.

The next meeting of interest is Monday, January 26, at Albany City Hall. 1:00 to 3:30. This is for
"stakeholders" in the Bulb plan. As always, a strong showing for active recreation, mixed use, water access, and a dog-friendly waterfront will make a difference.

More info and some links on the City's website at
http://www.albanyca.org/index.aspx?page=1280

Then on Thursday January 29, 7:00 PM, also at City Hall:
"Albany Beach Restoration Project - Supplemental Environmental Review Meeting"

This is the East Bay Regional Park District's second try at an EIR for the Bay Trail link and some
basic improvements - including more parking - at Albany Beach.

http://www.ebparks.org/about/planning#albany

Here's the critical paragraph:

"The Draft SEIR was prepared to comply with the final ruling in SPRAWLDEF v EBRPD that found the Final EIR lacked an adequate dog use baseline and evaluation related to the environmental impacts caused by dog use at the Project site. The analysis in the Draft SEIR is limited to environmental impacts associated with increased dog use at the site. The Draft SEIR was published on December 22, 2014, which marks the start of the 45-day comment period as required under CEQA. EBRPD will receive public comments on the Draft EIR starting December 22, 2014 through February 11, 2015. Written comments should be received no later than 5 p.m. on February 11, 2015."

(This list has been inactive for a while, so please let me know if you want off.)

Thanks, and I'll see you at the meetings.