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Public commenters press council on anchorage, accessibility, safety and Paseo Nuevo sale
Summary
Public comment covered a wide range of local concerns: opposition to converting the public seasonal anchorage to a fee-based mooring, requests for ADA enforcement changes after the Solstice event, complaints about the Cliff Drive Overlook closure, and criticism of the Paseo Nuevo transaction; speakers urged transparency and enforcement.
During the general public comment period the council heard a string of focused remarks from residents and community groups.
Graham Marisol Martin Sitaro urged the council to reject plans that would convert the city’s federally‑designated seasonal anchorage into a fee‑based mooring field, invoked the California Coastal Act and demanded a standard environmental review: "The public demands a new permit instead of an amendment," the speaker said. Erin Duffy, who identified herself as a local resident, described being denied legally required ADA parking during the Solstice celebration and called for an independent ADA coordinator and an investigation of staff training and event parking procedures: "This dual role arrangement has compromised Solstice accessibility oversight," she said.
Other commentators asked the city to explain the continued closure of the Cliff Drive Overlook after a 30‑day evaluation period and to provide more public detail on the Paseo Nuevo surplus‑land negotiation and escrow timeline. The council generally acknowledged the range of concerns and staff said they would follow up on event‑specific ADA complaints and share public‑works evaluations where appropriate.
