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August Hearing Report

           

The California Coastal Commission met at the Redondo Beach Public Library in Redondo Beach on Wednesday, August 8 through Friday, August 10. The hearing was extremely busy with many high-profile and controversial items on the agenda, including the Redondo Beach LCP Amendment known as Measure C, or the “King Harbor Coastal Access, Revitalization and Enhancement Act” which was approved as submitted.

Additionally, the Commission heard several coastal armoring and sea level rise related items, the Gaviota Coast Plan LCP amendment and finalized a Tribal Consultation Policy. The meeting resulted in five vote charts. Notably, the Commission approved a precedential cease and desist order for removal of an illegal seawall in Laguna Beach and levied an associated administrative fine of $1 million. Read the full hearing report here.

Martin's Beach: An Update on Progress and the Pursuit of Eminent Domain

The Surfrider Foundation is working to urge the California State Lands Commission (SLC) to move forward with eminent domain to open Martins Beach for this and future generations. Surfrider expect to see the option of pursuing eminent domain on SLC's October 18 agenda. Check out this blog for more information.

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