Minutes of the Linda Vista Planning Committee
October 25, 2004

Chair Ed Cramer called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on October 25, 2004

Presentation of Colors by the Kearny High School Educational Complex Jr. ROTC 
Color Guard Unit.

Roll Call: All present except Ester McNulty (excused), Liliani Stiffler (excused), Ron Tomcek (excused), Don Wetzel (excused). 

Captain Stephen Linges, SDFD, introduced additional members of the Linda Vista Fire Station and distributed information titled “Safety Checklist for Older Adults). He also answered questions regarding distribution of Christmas baskets in December. 
Kevin Smith Councilmember Donna Frye reported that Donna had submitted the final report concerning Closed Sessions and thanked the LVCPC for their support. Donna will take appointments to meet with her at Bayside on 11/19 from noon to 2 p.m.
Cecelia Williams, City Planning, reported that Janis Richmond, Gary Stang and Ester McNulty need to attend a Community Orientation Workshop in order to become validated by City Insurance. A workshop is scheduled for November 30.
Grover Diemert, Bayside Community Center, announced that the Bayside Gala would be held on November 13 at the Doubletree Hotel in Mission Valley at 6 p.m.
Doug Beckham, Linda Vista Recreation Council, announced that Dede Alpert would be honored the following Monday.

Doug Beckham moved that the Minutes of the September 27, 2004 LVCPC meeting be approved. Motion passed unanimously.

Main Presentation

Libby Day of the Redevelopment Agency and Deputy City Attorney Rachel Witt were present to provide staff support for the discussion of the suggested future use and disposition of Agency owned parcels (Lots A and B) of the Linda Vista Shopping Center. 

The October 7, 2004 letter outlining policy (Council Policy 700-41) and the Request for Proposal process (RFP) from Dep. City Attorney Witt was gratefully acknowledged.

After a full discussion, during which every member of the committee provided input, the following motion was adopted by a vote of 9 yes and 2 no. Committee Member Stang recused himself and the Chair did not vote.

Recommendation to Councilmember Frye regarding the future of Parcel’s A (Corner Lot) and B (Skateworld Lot & Building) following the results of the Katz Community Survey.

The Linda Vista Community Planning Committee at a regular monthly meeting on October 25, 2004 made the following recommendation:

1. That both Lot’s A and B be included in any redevelopment of the area.

2. That the ultimate goal is to provide an appealing structure which will satisfy the following requirements:

a. Retain the historic profile of the original building.
b. Provide recreational, public and commercial needs of the community.
c. Enhance the appearance of the property and thus the neighborhood.
d. Provide adequate parking.

3. Specific recommended uses are as follows:

a. Recreational – Retain Skateworld and possibly add a Skateboard Park.
b. Public – Provide a Police Store Front and possibly a City Service Center
c. Commercial – Continue Small Business operations as applicable

4. Suggested Procedures to achieve goals.

a. The LVCPC strongly suggests that direct negotiation be held with the existing Skateworld tenant who has performed a marvelous community recreational service for over 30 years. These negotiations for a long term lease should provide options for eventual purchase of the property on market terms. Direct negotiation for long term leases, according to Deputy City Attorney Rachel H. Witt, is permissible when authorized by the appropriate Council Committee or City Council (see opinion letter dated 10/7/2004). 

b. The LVCPC requests that it be a part of the design and development process. 

Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Dianne Cramer, Acting Secretary