Draft of Minutes of the November 26 Linda Vista Planning Group meeting held at Linda Vista Library beginning at 6:05 pm.

Vice chair called meeting to order. Kearny High ROTC presented the colors.

Roll Call was conducted by Grover Diemert
The following were absent: Jo-Ann Carini, Rick Bussell, Drew Corley, Ron Tomcek, and Roy Hughes. A quorum was declared.

Estela Klink, Housing Counselor at Bayside reported on activities and announced a meeting with code compliance staff at Bayside at Dec 5^th at 10 am.

Pari from Donna Frye’s office discussed the Mini- dorm and Rooming House ordinances. She also informed us of the new Mandatory Recycling ordinance that is in the process of being implemented. Hot line for Environmental service 858-694-7000

At this time, Pat Buckmaster submitted her resignation as a member of the group due to lack of time to commit to the work of the group.

Action # 1: Tecolote Canyon Access project: The group voted to approve the decision to leave sewer lines in the canyons rather than spend money on pump stations. Vote was unanimous

Action # 2: T-Mobile Fashion Hill Apts: Telecommunication antennas: The group voted to approve the request 14 in favor, none opposed and Doug Beckham abstained due possible conflict of interest. Motion to approve made by Dixie Wilson, seconded by Sandy Duncan.

Action # 3: Mesa College Drive: Amendment to delete a mitigation requirement for an East bound left turn lane on Mesa College Drive and Ashford Street.
Motion to deny the amendment was made by Margarita Castro seconded by Dixie Wilson.
Vote was 9 in favor of denying the amendment and 2 opposed to denial and one abstained due to possible conflict of interest – Rob Spahitz
Wayne Bamford offered a solution to the amendment, but a motion to table the solution was made by Dixie Wilson, seconded by Sandy Duncan. The Motion to table passed 10 in favor, one opposed and one Abstained – Rob Spahitz

Action Item # 4: 5860 Mildred Street: Map waiver to convert 4 existing residential units to condominiums.
Motion to approve the request by Doug Beckham, second by Jeff Perwin. Motion passed 13 to 0.

Action Item # 5: Wellness Recreation Center and Sport Facility at USD.
Motion was made to approve the project was made by Margarita Castro, Seconded by Doug Beckham. Motion approved by a vote of 12 in favor, none opposed and one abstained – Tom Cleary.

Action Item # 6: Point Loma Metropolitan Wastewater Dept. Presentation was not making, no action.

Action Item # 7: Letter of support for appointment of Officer Michael Schaldach as Community Relations officer for Western Division: Letter was read by Dixie and she made a motion to approve the sending of the letter to appropriate people, motion seconded by Rob Spahitz. An amendment was added saying that the MAD also supported the writing of the letter.

Action Item # 8: Ad Hoc Committee Formation to review the distribution of funds to residents of Linda Vista from the Linda Vista Development District:
Libby Day informed us that 20 loans to residents to fix up their home have been completed, 3 are underway and 4 properties are under assessment.
She said it is time to review the criteria for making loans in the future and asked for an ad hoc committee to set up new guidelines. The following volunteered:
Margarita Castro, Kim Shannon, Dixie Wilson, Wayne Bamford and Jeff Perwin. Will meet in January 2008.

Janet Kaye from the Linda Vista Community Development Corp passed out a survey for members to complete

At 8:15 pm Secretary Grover Diemert left as committee reports were being made.

There will be no meeting of the Linda Vista Planning Group in December.