Granada Community Services District Recreation Center Ad Hoc Committee Researches Options for Community Recreation Property, Including Hybrid Childcare Requirements, Prospects for Sale and Recreational Uses

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VIDEOS. From the Granada Community Services District (GCSD) board meetings on Thursday, September, 18th, 2025 and Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at 7:00pm, as a hybrid meeting with remote comment. The address for the Community Recreation Center property is 480 Avenue Alhambra, also known as Picasso Preschool, which currently has a lease with GCSD through May 2026.

On September 18th, President Jen Randle provided an update from the Park and Recreation Center Ad Hoc Committee that included clarifications on the requirements of Title 22, size limitations of the recreation center, legal authority of GCSD under LAFCO, and community considerations. Recap of Findings.

On October 16th, Director Nancy Marsh did a presention: “Considerations Regarding Option for Sale of the 480 Ave. Alhambra Property”.



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Granada Community Services District 

Regular Board Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in the District’s meeting room.

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The District is responsible for parks, recreation, garbage and recycling services in the unincorporated areas of El Granada, Princeton, Princeton-by-the-Sea, Clipper Ridge, and Miramar.

GCSD Regular Board Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in the District’s meeting room, and are normally shown on Pacific Coast TV (PCT) (Cable channel 27) at 6:00 am on Wednesday and at 11:00 am Saturday following the meeting (but check the schedule as show times can vary).

Mission Statement

To protect public health and safety, preserve our environment, and maintain fiscal soundness by providing high quality service for wastewater, solid waste collection, recycling, and serving the community’s needs for parks and recreation, through responsible operations and management.

The Granada Sanitary District was formed in 1958 under the California Sanitary District Act of 1923. In October of 2014, the District was reorganized as the Granada Community Services District under California Government Code 61000 et seq.  The District is responsible for parks, recreation, garbage and recycling services in the unincorporated areas of El Granada, Princeton, Princeton-by-the-Sea, Clipper Ridge, and Miramar.  The District is also responsible for the sewage collection system and disposal for approximately 2,500 residences and businesses in these same unincorporated areas as well as the northern portion of the City of Half Moon Bay.  Garbage and recycling services are provided by Recology of the Coast under a franchise agreement with the Granada Community Services District.

The District office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is located on the third floor of 504 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada. To contact the District please call (650) 726-7093. Regular board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30p.m.

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The GCSD board from left: Wanda Bowles, Barbara Dye, Jen Randle, Nancy Marsh, Matt Allen; Hope Atmore, Assistant General Manager.

2025 Board of Directors

Board members serve four year terms, and are elected on a staggered two year basis in even numbered years. Board members receive $190/meeting (per ordinance #77 passed 2/2024) as compensation for their service on the board.

Jen Randle
Position: President
Term: 2022-2026
Email Address: jrandle@granada.ca.gov

Barbara Dye
Position: Vice President
Term: 2022-2026
Email Address: bdye@granada.ca.gov

Wanda Bowles
Position: Director
Term: 2024-2028
Email Address: wbowles@granada.ca.gov

VACANCY~ Jill M. Grant RESIGNED 4/23/2025. >>>. Matt Allen appointed May 15th, 2025.
Position: Director
Term: 2022-2026
Phone: 530-338-5716
Email Address: jgrant@granada.ca.gov

Nancy Marsh
Position: Director
Term: 2024-2028
Email Address: nmarsh@granada.ca.gov

Board members serve four year terms, and are elected on a staggered two year basis in even numbered years. Board members receive $145 per meeting as compensation for their service on the board.

Staff

General Manager: Chuck Duffy, Dudek & Associates
Assistant General Manager: Hope Atmore
Legal Counsel: William Parkin, Wittwer Parkin LLP
District Engineer: John Rayner, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Administrative Assistant: Nora Mayen

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