The October 23, 2000 meeting of the LVCPC was called to order by Chair Beckham at 7:00pm.
Pledge of Allegiance was performed by Linda Vista's Kearny High School Junior ROTC
Attendance of Members:
Don Armitage, Don Ballantyne (arrived after first motion), Wayne Bamford, Doug Beckham, Pat
Buckmaster (departed early with family issues), Jo-Ann Carini, Gail
Cole, Ed Cramer, Jim Horsley (arrived after first motion), Bob Hursh, Alfrieda Jackson, Mel McKay,
Mike O’Brien, Rob Spahitz, Liliani Stiffler, Ron Tomcek
Absent: Grover Diemert excused, Greg Edwards, Eric Myers resigned
Total meeting attendance: 35
Motion (Armitage/O'Brien): Accept Sept '00 minutes with amendments. Passed 12-0-1
Police and Government Aides' Reports:
* Pam Gray, USD Customer Relations - Master plan and
mitigation; Nov 2 hearing related discussion on the Kroc Institute project; a
letter with 12 issues presented by the community which USD is seriously
considering; a copy will be presented to the committee members by next
meeting. Many concerns were regarding noise abatement.
* Sgt. Richard Davis - LV13 gang restriction areas were upheld in
courts; noise issues can be addressed through the police; unauthorized
commercial parking on West Jewett to be reviewed. (619-692-4800 for police
assistance.)
* Marilyn Mirrasoul, District 6 Rep - working with SDG&E
regarding Benicia Street substation improvements; Goshen St./Linda Vista Rd.
intersection meeting occurred with USD security and concerned citizens; a Signal
Interconnect synchronization was funded; sidewalk was funded for a small stretch
on Ulric St. near Fashion Hill; CitiLink Project and the proposed Roundabout
project at Napa St./Linda Vista Rd. were reviewed to ensure that the projects
are coordinated.
* Tony Kempton, Assistant City Planner - presented the committee
with an updated color map of Linda Vista with additional major streets; after
investigation on the JPI/Fashion Valley project, it was determined to be
inactive; other citizen concerns to be investigated.
Chair Beckham read a letter by Eric Myers indicating his resignation; three (3) nominees were identified: Bob William, Julie Duenez (overlook heights), Rich Bussell. Others can be added before next meeting when the nomination takes place.
Main presentation: Seaworld Update - Chair Beckham indicated that insufficient information was offered for a presentation.
Old
Business
A traffic report, referencing a letter mailed to committee members by member Ed
Cramer, indicated traffic congestion issues as University High School
students are dropped off and picked up. Subcommittee to meet regarding
solutions when Steve Celnicker notified Ed.
Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Report by Jo-Ann Carini indicated
Orchid Award candidates; the subcommittee suggested the one at 2766 Preece St.,
pending acceptance. This award will be offered several times a year to
property owners who do an exceptional job of improving their property's
landscaping.
Motion (Carini/Tomcek): Extend an invitation to property owner to join us at the Nov. meeting for the Orchid Award presentation. Passes 13-1-0.
No COMPACT or Code Compliance reports.
Treasurer's report. Statement not yet received from chair; $23.50
collected at meeting.
Motion (O'Brien/Bamford) - Relocate the LVCPC mailbox from the LV Post Office to 5300 block of LV Rd. to get free storage. Passes 12-0-2.
North Bay Redevelopment Project, Gail Cole, $13 million in bonds were issued to address a list of projects to be determined, such as:
The nominating committee reviewed the bylaws and found a need for an oversight committee to ensure that the current community plan is consistent and nothing was overlooked.
Motion (Bamford/Spahitz): Form an Oversight Subcommittee to review Community Plan omissions, errors, and oversights. Passes 11-0-3.
The subcommittee will be working directly with the City Planner's Office (current rep is Tony Kempton).
Adjournment: 9:30pm
Submitted,
Rob Spahitz, '00-'01 LVCPC Secretary