Linda Vista Planning Group Board Minutes for Nov 23, 2009

Meeting called to order 6pm by Jeff Perwin, Chair.
Pledge of Allegiance was said; led by Doug Beckham.
Board Members present: Beckham, Castro, Cleary, Duncan, McNulty, Perwin, Rodriguez, Shannon, Sphitz, Tomcek, Wilson, Marin, Reasor, Carini and Corley.
Board Members absent: Bussell, Hughes, Lee, Morgen and Rocha
Total members in attendance: 15

City Representative Reports
Donna Frye’s office: Mark advised of and passed out Frye Lights. Also talked about an Alternative Energy program coming the 1st of the year low interest loans to upgrade houses subsidized resources.

Western Division Police Dept: no current lineup issues. Parks are quiet. Effectiveness of lighting will increase the reduction of lauders and criminal activity. Lighting is key to reduction in crime activity. Recommend lighting for the gazebo, it is in a good location.

Marin asks what is being done about the coyote attack that was reported to the police. Police representative advised he would check into and get back to the LVPG.

Community Reports:
Town Council: Linda Vista view funding is limited.

CCDC: asked to hire a consultant immediately to determine about SD Chargers having a field down town. Found funding for Petco park 6-9months. East end of tail Gate Park. Long-term financial planning available to public. Downtown only 1/3rd complete concerned 18-24 months to complete a study about raising the capital. Downtown sound bites continue at Horton Plaza. Sheila back to work Dec 2, 2009.

USD: Tom Cleary. Solar power installation starting and is due to be completed by May 10

Rec Council at the Center Dec 8, 2009. LVPG Holiday party planned.

Dec 9: Kiwanis meeting 12pm $11

Info Item:
Lynn Mulholland, President of Mission Valley Community Council presented update about the concern of proposed Hazard Center redevelopment plan. By adding 473 condos; traffic will compound and reduce service levels. They feel the majority of the community feel that Mission Valley doesn’t need any more condos or commercial. The proposal violates the Mission Valley development plan, recommending not approving the amendment they are requesting. Requesting LVPG oppose the Hazard Center Redevelopment Project #146803.

Mission Valley Community Council reported that they are opposed to the proposal to connect the road behind Hazard Center Mall, under Route 163, to the road behind Fashion Valley mall. They will be meeting with City Council to review their concerns and request that the City Council stay focused on the Mission Valley development plan. Meeting to discuss more of these issues will be on Dec 2nd 12pm Mission Valley Library.

Action Items:
Perwin requests reimbursement of PO Box payment of $15.45 Approved.

Tomcek request an action item is added regarding the MAD budget. Approved.
Tomcek reports that the MAD budget 6 month reserve is needed and meets the goal of 2011. Passed unanimous.

Action Item 1:
Margarita explained that Park & Rec Council voted on a location for the LV Community Park Picnic area. Bid will start early part of next year, completed by the end of next year. 153K designated for this project. Letter shared from Mr. John Cheney who described his concerns about the location. However; it was explained that alternate locations were explored but ultimately the group felt that the location chosen was the best location based on all considerations.

Tomcek requested to make a motion: Request that the Park and Rec council reconsider their decision based on child safety concerning the Picnic Shelter location, which was voted in favor of at the November 10th Park and Rec meeting. We would like to have all related costs explained that will be attached to this project at their January 2010 meeting. Invite to the meeting all households within 1000 feet, or more, special interest groups that use the park, the Charter school management team and the other community members, for their inputs.
Gail Cole seconds the motion. Vote: 8 in favor, 6 against, 1 abstained. Motion Carries

Action Item 2:
Doug Beckham requesting for City resolve problematic traffic lights, Linda Vista Rd & Baltic, Linda Vista Rd & Whitney. Motion made to authorize Doug to make the request to trouble shoot Linda Vista Rd & Baltic, Linda Vista Rd & Whitney and follow-up. Wilson seconds the motion. Unanimous approved.

Action Item 3:
Genesee Widening – Doug Beckham request resolution on the widening of Genesee from Osler to Marlesta. Tomcek made a motion to have LVPG make a request to have council office to identify funding for Genesee widening from Osler to Marlesta. Unanimous approved.

Action item 4:
Dixie Wilson explained budget cuts will affect hours of operations to our rec centers. Request to for LVPG to send e-mails and attend council meetings to voice our concerns.

Meeting adjourned at 9:00pm. Respectfully submitted by Kim Shannon, Correspondence Secretary.