|
March 2nd Waterfront Committee Meeting
|
Jeanavive - TheNetwork Girl
|
Feb 13, 2006 18:33 PST
|
Please Fwd. this along. The City of Albany is sending me updates direct
in order to get people to these meetings that effect the Waterfront. The
owls habitat may seem like a small thing but its not.
Something to think about - if the mall goes in they are only offering
6.4 acres for park in their proposal. The Owl Habitat is proposed for
10 acres on the Albany Plateau, there is no guarantee that the owls will
come to the area or stay. Another piece of their discussions is whether
a walking trail should extend around the plateau or should the habitat
cut it off. If the mall comes is where and how they choose to place
this habitat can seriously effect Waterfront usage for hikers etc. So,
if you have any thoughts on the matter either way - NOW is the time to
get involved.
-Jeanavive - TheNetworkGirl
Waterfront Committee
MEETING CONTINUED
Date: Thursday, March 2, 2006
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: City of Albany Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Avenue
Subject: Proposed plan to locate a Burrowing Owl Habitat on the Albany
Plateau
On March 2, 2006, the Albany Waterfront Committee will review draft
plans for a proposed burrowing owl habitat to be located at the Albany
Plateau. The proposed plan would result in the creation of a protected
area (fenced off) for burrowing owls. The size of the protected area
would comprise about 10 acres of this approximately 20-acre site.
The approval process for this plan involves consideration by State Parks
(owner) and the East Bay Regional Park District (local operator). Input
from the City of Albany is being sought. Creation of a burrowing owl
habitat is a required mitigation measure by the environmental review for
the planned Gilman Street Playing Fields Project within the City of
Berkeley. The Albany Plateau has been identified as an acceptable
location and would be consistent with the Eastshore State Park Plan.
If you wish more information on this project, please call the Albany
Community Development Department at (510) 528-5760.
|
|
 |
|
