Linda Vista Community Planning Committee Minutes

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