Call to Order—Rob Spahitz called the meeting to order at 7:04p.m.

Roll Call—Don Armitage, Don Ballantyne, Wayne Bamford, Pat Buckmaster, Jo-Ann Carini, Gail Cole, Ed Cramer, Ken Devoe, Jim Horsley, Alfrieda Jackson, Mel McKay, Mike O’Brien, Rob Spahitz.

Absent---Doug Beckham, Bob Hursh, Liliani Stiffler, Ron Tomcek (ex): Mike Barton, Rich Brasher, Pam Juarez (not-ex).

Pledge of Allegiance—Rob Spahitz led the pledge of allegiance.

Approval of Minutes: Mike O’Brien requested that the minutes be tabled until July 26^th, 1999 meeting to take care of the mistake in the last paragraph. Mike O’Brien made a motion to table the minutes until the next meeting Jo-Ann Carini seconded it. Motion carried with a condition that a copy be placed in the Linda Vista Library.

Richard Rodriguez gave a brief presentation on new information on the Moreno Trolley Station and asked that the Planning Committee to re-open and set up another sub-committee to check up on the new information that have been brought forward. A petition was presented to show support for the community in regard to the impact that this trolley station will have on the Silver terrace residents. This new information is completely different than what was approved 3 months ago. Motion to reopen sub-committee was made by Gail Cole, seconded Jo-Ann Carini. Motion carried.

Mike O’Brien gave an update on the Lear Guest Quarter/CUP to build living quarter above the new garage. Mike O’Brien made a motion to approve Lear Guest Quarter. Motion carried.

Howe Court and Coolidge Street stop sign, report given by sub-committee member Doug Beckham. Doug Beckham made a motion to not place a stop sign at this street corner Pat Buckmaster seconded it. Motion carried. Recommendation was made to send letter from the board to request that no stop sign be placed there. Motion to send letter to city was made by Mike O’Brien and seconded by Wayne Bamford. Motion carried.

Gail Cole gave a report on North Bay Revitalization Project that they also agreed that the Morena Trolley Station needs more attention. And was eager to hear what our decision is.

The following board members attended the Orientation sponsored by the city: Don Ballantyne, Gail Cole, Ed Cramer, Alfrieda Jackson, and Bob Hursh.

New Animal Control project: Update from Wayne Bamford.

Legislative Aids--Mayor’s aid Kevin Casey gave an update on what is happening throughout the city. The new budget was approved last week. Ten new police officers will be added to the San Diego City Police Department. Kevin responded to comments made about the Mayor and the ballpark issues. He thanked everyone who called to support the Mayor. Land Use Committee board was replaced with the Committee on Land Use and Housing. Valerie Stallings’ aid Marilyn Mirrasoul reported that six million dollars has been collected toward the new animal shelter. Brief update on the Business Improvement District (B.I.D.), We will be getting a new Park Ranger in Mission Valley preserve and Tecolote preserve. A new committee was formed to help with the homeless people in the Mission Valley preserve. The first Linda Vista Festival of Freedom is to be held on July 3,1999 at the Morley strip park at 11:00a.m. till 3:00p.m.

Bike officers: Roger McCarvel, Gary MacPhee, and Fred Helms brief update on what is happening in Linda Vista. They are requesting that we help put the word out to look out for taggers, and turn them in so that we can cut down on tagging.

Taggers will be fined and/or held responsible for all of their actions. The penalty will be stronger for adults than minors.

Flyers are being distributed throughout the community. Jo-Ann asked how the fliers were distributed and if they had thought of sending them home with students in our public and private schools.

Tony Kempton gave a brief update on what is going in Linda Vista area. Stuart Rubiloff asked about a better EIR from City Link. Tony only said that he had to check on the progress of the Trolley Station and would get back to us next month in-regards to the project. Jim Horsley question on how will they look over the trolley area. Underground utilities are in the process of being filed, money has been raised to underground some of the utilities but not all of it.

Presentation from Group Job 500 Water Replacement Project by Thaira Hammi, update on the next section of water pipes that will replace the old ones. There were questions on how efficient the new section will run. Questions from audience about the quality of emergency information listed on the signs. Several residents tried to get help and were misled on how to get service from the emergency numbers. They wanted to know how to get around the red tape. Thaira Hammi suggested that anyone having problems should contact the Construction Team immediately for any problems having to do with the water/sewer project.

Mr. Fuller was asked to come back next month and give a brief report on his problems with this project.

Marilyn Mirrasoul from Valerie Stallings’ office stated that she would get a phone number to help anyone needing help to contact her and she would make sure that the information is available.

Coin jar was sent around to collect donations to help pay for goodies.

Agenda meeting to be held on July 13,1999.

Storm Drains: Wayne Bamford asked if they could be cleaned, Bob Willaims reported that they were cleaned last week.

Wayne Bamford made a motion to adjourn, motion was seconded and passed.

Submitted by

Pat Buckmaster, Vice-Chair