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Half Moon Bay council moves to seek delay on Coastal Commission appeal of Redondo Beach gate

3662289 · June 4, 2025
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Summary

Council and public urged staff to seek a postponement of the California Coastal Commission’s hearing on the city’s coastal development permit to close Redondo Beach Road, while exploring alternatives and mitigation measures if the commission proceeds.

Half Moon Bay city officials and several residents told the City Council on June 3 they want more time to prepare for an appeal hearing by the California Coastal Commission over the city’s coastal development permit (CDP) to close Redondo Beach Road.

At a public-priority session, several speakers urged the council to ask the Coastal Commission to postpone its scheduled hearing so city staff and the affected parties can gather data and discuss mitigations. “I think we should delay this conversation that they’re having on [the hearing date], if we can, next week, and do work to … find alternative ways to solve the problems,” said Trish Hayward, who reviewed the Coastal Commission staff report during public comment.

Why it matters: the city approved a CDP to close the gate after complaints about vehicle-related crimes, dumping and…

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