Minutes of the Linda Vista Planning Committee
October, 2009 at Linda Vista Public Library
Linda Vista Planning Group October 26, 2009 minutes
Meeting opened at 6:08 p.m. by Jeff Perwin, Chair. The Pledge of Allegiance was said, led by Doug Beckman. A moment of silence was observed for the 14 servicemen killed today and all those in the military serving their country.
Board members present: Beckham, Bussell, Castro, Cole, Duncan, Perwin, Rocha, Spahitz, Sutton, Wilson
Board members absent: Carini, Cleary, Corley, Lee, McNulty, Riquelme,Shannon, Tomcek
With 19 members on the board and 11 board members present a quorum was established.
New board member roster was distributed. New members on the board are Lee and Rocha. Hughes and Rodriquez resigned from the board.
A motion was made to accept agenda as written. The fourth action item was requested by Brian Schoenfisch. This request was within the required 72 hours before the meeting. Motion Beckham, 2nd Bussell, Vote unanimous in favor.
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Police Department: Two robberies in the Morena District. Front license plates are required on vehicles. This is for the photo controlled intersections. The police do not have a quota for writing tickets.
Donna Frye’s office: Fry Lights distributed. San Diego forums are being held throughout the City. The next one will be in Golden Hills on 10/28/09. The City Council meeting was held tonight at Kearny High School.
Susan Davis’ office: areas that have unemployment of 8.5% or higher will have an additional thirteen weeks added to their unemployment benefits. Funds were approved for building the new Federal Courthouse downtown.
Public comment
Members of the
Mr. Steven Kohn came to request help on who to contact regarding the bright lighting on the new two story building at Francis Parker School. He felt they are in violation of their CUP. He received Mark Sauer’s business card (from Donna Frye’s office) and the Code Compliance contact phone # for Linda Vista.
Chair Report: The trolley committee has finished putting together the grant package to request matching federal funds. A medium to high need is required to receive these funds. This plan meets the guidelines to receive the grant.
ACTION ITEMS
1 A Motion was made to approve a letter in support to continue having the Multicultural Fair. Motion: Beckham, 2nd: Castro. Vote: unanimous in favor.
2 A Motion was made to send a letter to the Redevelopment Agency in strong support of keeping Skateworld and developing a pocket park at the Comstock and Linda Vista location. Included in this letter will be a list of businesses and organizations that have benefited from Skateworld. We are in strong support especially since Mr. Stang has been a contributing member of the community of Linda Vista for 34 years. Motion: Beckham, 2nd: Castro. Vote: unanimous in favor.
3 Oscar Marin and Jane Reasor were appointed to the board by the Chair, Jeff Perwin. This was done because of the two vacancies on the Linda Vista Planning group with Roy Hughes and Betty Rodriquez resigning.
A Motion was made to write a letter of approval, in concept, for having a low income senior condominium complex built behind the Calvary Baptist Church on Kelly St. The representative stated the low income status would be for a minimum of 55 years and would consist of 66 units – 13 studios, 52 1 bedroom and one 2 bedroom manager residence. This would remain a senior complex indefinitely. It was suggested that at future presentations drawings be accurate with the elevations scaled to buildings surrounding it. It is noted that there is no project at this time; it is only in the conceptual phase. When a project is submitted the applicant will return to the LVPG with the suggestions above included. Motion: Bussell, 2nd: Beckham. Vote: unanimous in favor.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Pacific Ridge Development is at a standstill until approximately July 2010. The fence that was placed along the perimeter was permitted by the City. The Irvine Company will be paying a monthly fee to have this fence at this location. The fence was deemed necessary to keep the site secure. An erosion control system has been developed to control runoff. Drainage ditches will be placed strategically around the property to aid with this. Contact person at Irvine is Mr. Fong.
>7:23 Castro left.
The new Linda Vista Librarian, Jennifer Suder, was introduced.
Hazard Center development and street development will be discussed at the Mission Valley Planning Group meeting, November 4th, 12 noon at the Mission Valley Library.
Meeting with Verizon will be November 18th.
$7.00 was collected at this meeting from its members.
Meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Kathleen Morgen, Recording Secretary.