Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee

May 13, 2009 Minutes

GREATER GOLDEN HILL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES:

May 13, 2009

Meeting held at Balboa Park Golf Course Clubhouse – Golf Course Drive

Call to order: Chris Blatt, chair, was absent. David Skillman called the meeting to order at 6:40 pm. Agenda had been posted in accordance with Brown Act.

Members present: Ruchell Alvarez, Richard Baldwin, Laurie Burgett, Maureen Burke, Carole Caffey (arrived late), Dave Caldwell, Scott Glazebrook, Anita Margolis, Frederick Ruffell, David Skillman, Marie Skillman, Angela Vasconcellos. Members absent: Chris Blatt, Richard Santini

Treasurer’s Report: no report

Community Police Officer: Officer John Graham reported that they have had a series of car burglaries. Deputy City Attorney Danielle Stroud spoke, requesting help from the community reporting problems or problem locations. If you see a crime in action, call 911. For non-emergency calls, use 619-531-2000. If you have less urgent concerns, Danielle’s number is 619-533-5500 or (cell) 619-980-0732. Art (from the police graffiti unit) said to use the 619-531-2000 number if you see graffiti or tagging in process. Immediate action may not be feasible, but be ready to give details or if you can read what it says, when the telephone report unit talks to you. Take photos if you feel comfortable and safe doing so. Caffey wanted to know who to call if you have problems getting a situation resolved. Margolis had a question about prostitution, specifically on El Cajon Boulevard. Our contact is David Cirillo 619-531-2000. Art stated that gangs have gotten involved in this activity, and are rotating workers from one area of the country to another, thus avoiding penalties associated with multiple arrests. He noted that the gang unit has had some recent success in getting “gang bangers” into jail. Recently arrests include crimes relating to identity theft. Officer Graham reminded us that staffing is an issue; Priority 1 calls are handled in order. Art told us that there are 300 tagging crews in the city, with only 6 officers assigned to this enforcement. Those 6 officers also have gang responsibilities. Caldwell suggested reporting license numbers of cars you note in suspicious activities. All of the officers stressed to not be afraid to call in if you see something suspicious.

City Council District 3: Anthony Bernal. City has declared Stage 2 Water Emergency effective June 1. No allocations will be required, but even numbered properties are to water on T-Th-Sa, even numbered properties M-W-Su, multi-unit properties M-W-F, all between 6 pm and 10 am. Ornamental fountains (those that shoot up, not those that trickle) must be turned off. Distributed copies of District 3 newsletter with details. Enforcement will be complaint-driven, 10 employees will be handling: 1^st complaint, a letter is sent. 2^nd complaint, a field officer goes out. There was discussion about neighbor-to-neighbor disputes. Councilman Gloria is working on pedestrian safety issues in Juniper Dip area.

53^rd Congressional District - Katherine Fortner: Distributed copies of May Davis Dispatch. House passed bill regarding credit card companies, who will be required to give 45-day notification of change of rates, etc. Enforcement methods are included in this legislation.

City Council District 8 - Diana Jurado, Mayor; 76^th Assembly District: no reports

City Planner - Bernie Turgeon: will check on ways that community can comment on Bicycle Master Plan, since the public meeting about that is slated at same time as our June meeting.

Approval of Minutes: April minutes were approved (motion, Burgett; second Margolis; all in favor Caffey, Vasconcellos abstained as they were not at the meeting)

Public Comment.

Joyce Summer, CCDC: Ruocco Park, 3 acres by old police station, is in process. Public meetings regarding Civic Center are scheduled throughout the city; more studies may be needed. Deck is in place on Harbor Drive Bridge. See progress at ccdc.com

Jerry Ray: the wrong palm trees were taken out by her home a few years ago, and 6 trees planted in their place. Now roots of these trees are uplifting her sidewalk, she is looking for help to take care of a dangerous situation.

James: lives near 33^rd and Ash. Traffic enforcement and parking tickets are out of control in this area, due to neighbor-driven complaints. He has paid $3,700 in tickets.

INFORMATION ITEMS:

Chairs Report/Mail. No report.

Clean, Green and Safe (MAD) Oversight Committee. Caffey reported that Oversight Committee is debating letter-of-the-law on how funds can be used. Current issues: (1) Sidewalk repairs: debating who is responsible for maintaining. (2) Trail around Golf Course Drive – is it part of Balboa Park. (3) Repair of fountain at Golden Hill Park. See website www.ghcgs.org for more information, or attend meeting on 1^st Monday of month, 6:30 pm, Ethos Church. Ruffell asked about carryover funds from one year to the next – should they be returned to taxpayers? City currently says no. D. Skillman said that a MAD budget report would be forthcoming.

ACTION ITEMS:

Community Plan Update Advisory Committee (CPUAC) Bernie Turgeon:

M. Skillman moved, Caffey seconded, that the following 8 members of GGHPC be elected to serve on CPUAC: Caldwel, Burke, Galzebrook, Caffey, D. Skillman, M. Skillman, Burgett, Alvarez. Passed unanimously.

Margolis asked about alternates, in case one of these members is unable to attend a meeting. Burke moved, Margolis seconded, that any GGHPC member in good standing be able to serve as an alternate. Passed unanimously.

7 public members will be selected by the City to serve on the CPUAC. 7 applications have been received. City is taking names of other interested persons and will make their selection by the end of May. After some discussion, the consensus of GGHPC was that the 7 selected should be community members, with similar residence qualifications as members GGHPC.

D. Skillman moved, Caffey seconded, that a Subcommittee be formed to work on the update to the Community Plan for Greater Golden Hill. (Those elected earlier would serve on this Subcommittee.) This motion was needed to properly form the CPUAC Subcommittee. Margolis asked Turgeon to confirm that we were following the formation rules. Passed unanimously.

A question came from the audience about the time commitment for CPUAC Subcommittee. Turgeon indicated that there would be 6 monthly meetings during the rest of 2009, followed by churettes in January. Committee work between meetings is to be anticipated. The following public members interested in being on the CPUAC Subcommittee were present and introduced themselves: Beau Lynard, a resident and environmentalist; Bary Varel, a local architect intending to redevelop property at 30^th & Grape; Connie McDonough, a resident who worked on the current PDO.

McDonough asked Turgeon to explain the scope of the CPUAC. He said that the current Community Plan and PDO as basis to create a new Community Plan.

There was discussion about the City’s selection of the 7 public members for the CPUAC Subcommittee. Turgeon said that other planning groups had listed categories that they felt should be represented, which the City used as guidelines. Baldwin moved, Burke seconded, that an ad hoc committee meet to choose categories for the public members of the CPUAC Subcommittee. Passed unanimously.

Baldwin moved, Ruffell seconded, that the deadline for public members to apply for the CPUAC Subcommittee be May 22, 2009. Margolis offered an amendment to the motion, adding that the ad hoc committee would meet following the Land Use Committee meeting on May 27, 2009, and that the ad hoc committee’s recommendations would be presented as an action item at the full GGHPC meeting on June 10, 2009. Passed unanimously.

Additional public applications received by the City by the May 22 deadline will be forwarded to Burgett, who will interview the applicants and forward that information to all GGHPC members.

Land Use. Minutes of Land Use Subcommittee meeting 4/29/09 had been emailed to all GGHPC members. Briefly: Item #1, relates the to Verizon tower discussed at the April meeting. Caldwell stated that neighboring residents are the only ones who can make a valid complaint if the cooling unit raises noise above 45 db. Regarding the roof unit, screening the antenna with horizontal bands of wood mimicking those on other parts of the building is recommended. The project gained support by the fact that Verizon was willing to work with the subcommittee on a solution to questions raised earlier. Item #2, a residence at 21^st & B, supported façade improvements. The Subcommittee minutes, in full, are included at the end of the minutes.

Burke moved, Glazebrook seconded, that recommendations be approved for the following projects:

Item #1 Project Name: Verizon Gala #167885, 30th and Ivy Streets – add wireless facility to existing 2 story mixed use bldg on NoWest corner of intersection.

Item #2 Project Name: Rodriguez Residence, Project # unknown, 2108 B Street – add stucco and galvanized panels to bldg exterior and remove cedar siding.

Passed unanimously (10 in favor)

SUBCOMMITEE REPORTS.

Membership. Parks. Transportation. Code Compliance. Balboa Park Committee.

Airport Noise Advisory. Historic. No reports.

Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.

Marie Skillman, Secretary.

Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee

Land-use Subcommittee Minutes

April 29 2009

Committee Members present: Frederick Ruffell, David Caldwell, Richard Baldwin, Scott Glazebrook

Project Applicants present: Steven Chatfield (Item #1), James Darroch (Item #2)

Meeting called to order at 6:38 PM by David Caldwell

Item #1

Project Name: Verizon Gala

Project Address: 30th and Ivy Streets

City of San Diego Project Number: 167885

Project Description: Addition of wireless facility to existing two-story mixed-use building on Northwest

corner of 30th and Ivy Streets intersection.

Permit: Golden Hill Development Permit, Process 3

Status: Action Item (Community Response Form)

Motion: The Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee recommends approval for the proposed project

with the following revisions to the proposed design:

• Replace planned white/translucent polycarbonate rooftop structure used to conceal the

wireless antennas with appropriate radio frequency transparent material replicating

rhythm, color, and general appearance of existing redwood slat balcony railing used

elsewhere on the existing building, specifically balconies seen on South elevation, to

maintain greater design consistency throughout the project.

• Request building owner replace or conceal existing white/translucent polycarbonate

“lantern” roof-access structure with redwood slat structure matching existing building

balconies to create greater design consistency throughout project.

Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Passes

Presentation: Applicant presented proposed wireless facility as required to enhance wireless coverage

in South Park, indicated that this building’s roof provided good sightlines for antennae

coverage, that existing building has an industrial aesthetic that lends itself to the

concealed addition of wireless facilities, that matching the existing “lantern” structure is

proposed to match existing building rooftop elements for design unity, and that wireless

facility cooling equipment will be concealed behind building in CMU enclosure to

mitigate sound at the shared property line with adjacent residential property.

Discussion: Private Residential Use Areas: Concern that requirements for Private Exterior Residential

Use Areas may not have been taken into account, that building was designed minimally

meeting Greater Golden Hill Planned District Ordinance requirements and that enclosing

a portion of the existing exterior space at the ground level might eliminate some of the

required area. It was determined that is probably not an issue. Mounting the cooling

equipment on building roof to avoid reduction of private exterior space is not feasible, as

roof was not designed for such equipment loads.

Sound/Noise Mitigation: Concern that noise from redundant equipment cooling

equipment would exceed maximum permitted at property line thus disturbing

neighboring properties; plus a concern that equipment noise would disturb residents of

the project building. It was noted that an appropriate sound study was approved by City

Staff satisfying noise mitigation needs for adjacent properties by building the proposed

CMU equipment enclosure, and that on-site residents may have to live with additional

noise from wireless facilities equipment but that is an issue between building owner and

their tenants. Mounting the cooling equipment on building roof to reduce potential noise

at grade is not feasible, as roof was not designed for such equipment loads.

Radio Frequency Exposure: Discussion about radio power employed and at what

frequencies. Contemporary digital signals are significantly less powerful than previous

analog signals and are deemed safe at typical distances of exposure. The need for more

wireless facility sights is to accommodate the increasing demand in premium digital

content on wireless devices.

Community Response / Aesthetics: Community members, as well as members of the

Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee, have expressed significant dislike for existing

roof-top structure that is being proposed to be replicated to conceal the radio antennas,

and have requested that either removal or retrofitting of the structure be a requirement of

approval for this project.

Item #2

Project Name: Rodriguez Residence

Project Address: 2108 B Street

City of San Diego Project Number: unknown

Project Description: Remove existing deteriorated cedar shingle and exterior plaster finish, replace with

new exterior plaster and zincalum metal panel finish.

Permit: Building Permit, Process 1

Status: Action Item (Letter)

Motion: The Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee supports changes to the existing building’s façade

as presented in the drawings dated April 13 2009.

Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Passes

Presentation: Applicant presented proposed exterior finishes repair and upgrade to existing

approximately 2,000 square foot single-family residence. Existing materials are in poor

condition, and existing building is lacking aesthetic consistency or organization. Proposal

is to remove deteriorated materials and added/inappropriate detail and replace mostly

with smooth-finish exterior plaster, plus visually enhance/identify one unique portion of

the structure with unique metal panel cladding. Proposed project does not include any

additional site development.

Discussion: Existing residence has seen numerous non-contiguous additions and renovations over the

years without a holistic vision. Originally built in the 1940’s, it no longer reflects the

style of building prevalent in that decade. Proposed changes will maintain the existing

form but bring some “order” to its appearance. Metal panel will project minimally from

surrounding smooth exterior plaster finish.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:50 PM.

END OF MINUTES

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April 8, 2009 minutes

GREATER GOLDEN HILL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES:

April 8, 2009

Meeting held at Balboa Park Golf Course Clubhouse – Golf Course Drive

Call to order: Chris Blatt, chair, called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm. Agenda had been posted earlier, but not within the required 72-hour period before the meeting, as required by the Brown Act. Therefore, no action items could be acted upon. Turgeon to work with Blatt to assure this does not happen in the future.

Members present: Ruchell Alvarez, Richard Baldwin, Laurie Burgett, Maureen Burke, Dave Caldwell (arrived at 6:45), Scott Glazebrook, Anita Margolis, Frederick Ruffell, Richard Santini, David Skillman, Marie Skillman.

Treasurer’s Report: treasurer not present

Community Police Officer: Officer John Graham reported that they had caught the burglars responsible for a number of recent residential burglaries. They were 4 juveniles, the youngest 11 years old. There may be another group at work: police are on alert.

City Council District 3: Anthony Bernal. Distributed copies of District 3 newsletter. A community coffee will be held 4/25/09 from 10:00 – 11:30 am at Rebecca’s. A budget hearing will be held at Hoover High School on 4/14/09. D Skillman asked about the sale of infrastructure bonds by the City, Bernal said his office is working on how those funds would be used in the District.

City Council District 8 - Diana Jurado: Negotiations between City and 5 unions have reached an impasse. Meetings continue this week with City Council action on 4/14/09. The Mayor has asked unions for concessions of $30 million. On 3/28/09, Chavez Day, 160 trees were planted. They are hoping to make the total 800 trees by Arbor Day. Some street trees are available, contact District 3 office for details. The Golden Hill CDC annual gala with silent auction will be 6/6 at Alchemy restaurant. CDC is seeking community volunteers. The committee meets weekly at CDC office, contact them for details.

53^rd Congressional District - Katherine Fortner: Distributed copies of April Davis Dispatch. Stimulus bill funding of $200 million will go to SD Unified School District, $200 million for infrastructure projects, and funding for military projects. Davis is working on legislation to make more states allow absentee ballots for federal elections. Neighborhood Day will be 5/2/09 at Mission Beach.

Mayor; 76^th Assembly District: no reports

City Planner - Bernie Turgeon: Application has been made for a California Transportation Planning Grant for Greater Golden Hill and North Park. This would make additional money available in the Community Plan Update process for such projects as block-by-block review of transportation modes and existing conditions. This would help assure that design concepts and plans currently in place would get into the Capital Improvement Plans. Examples: traffic calming, synchronized streetlights, more signals on corridors, bus shelters. Glazebrook requested a hard copy of the Draft Landscape Regulation changes.

Approval of Minutes: March minutes were approved.

Public Comment.

Jerry Ray: circulated information about free tours of waterfront and bay sponsored by Port District.

Reported serious parking issues on the East side of Dale street in front of her home, caused by customers of restaurants and bars in area. Trashcans are being knocked down and cannot be picked up because of close conditions. She has taken photos and been in contact with police. Urban Corps (MAD) removed vegetation from her parkway, without notice, ruining her landscaping plan.

Dave Caldwell: Land-Use subcommittee received Draft of Very High Fire Hazard Map, along with DVD. Comments on the map will be taken for 60 days (from March 27). Contact Caldwell if you wish to review the map.

Stacy Swift: Reported serious parking issues between 27^th & 28^th Streets, on B and C Streets. The parking problem is resulting in no regular trash pickup in the area, as well as keeping trees from being trimmed. Showed photos of the problem, which is in part caused by a garage converted to dwelling. Has been in contact with District 8 office. Blatt took address information and will forward to Code Compliance.

INFORMATION ITEMS:

Chairs Report/Mail. Blatt reported that CPC is again looking at enforcement of oversize vehicle parking. Distributed flyer on Storefront Improvement Program of SBA and Attorney General’s opinion about 72 hour meeting notices.

Clean, Green and Safe (MAD) Oversight Committee. D. Skillman reported that CDC is planning to do sidewalk repairs, although the MAD OC does not approve for 3 reasons: (1) it is against CA constitution (2) this is a city baseline service not enhanced as required in Engineer’s Report (3) city will be issuing bonds soon for infrastructure repair.

San Diego Housing Commission – Lisa Wolf. Distributed copies of the FY 2010 Affordable Housing Plan, requesting written comment by 5/4/09. Not expecting many changes from prior year. In answer to a question about affordable housing being placed in new construction vs. existing, stated that a RFP is currently seeking older properties for the program.

Community Orientation Workshop (COW) is scheduled for 5/2/09. New committee members must attend. M. Skillman to forward email information to Alvarez and Santini.

Land Use. Caldwell reported there were no scheduled projects or walk-ins at March meeting. Subcommittee discussed Utility Undergrounding, Phase 3.

Verizon Gala: Steve Chatfield spoke about the proposed cellular site at 30^th & Ivy, where they would be putting 4 antennas inside a structure on the roof, with equipment indoors and 2 air conditioner units behind a concrete wall in the yard. Distributed copies of the plans. Caldwell expressed concern that the air conditioning units would take up outside space required by zoning. Caldwell also wonders if the equipment room indoors would be correct use according to original plans for this mixed-use project. Margolis asked if the existing roof structure on the building is an approved use, or could it be required to be modified. Caldwell stated that it meets PDO. Margolis likes the idea of camouflaging the new structure and possibly the existing one as well. Chatfield was asked to appear at the Land Use Subcommittee meeting on 4/29/09; based upon that meeting, an action item will be placed on full committee agenda for May meeting.

Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) Bernie Turgeon: No action could be taken since the agenda was not properly posted 72 hours in advance. Burgett gave brief summary of community members who have applied for CPAC. Prior to the May meeting, Burgett will review the community applications, contact the applicants, and email a summary of them to all of the GGHPC members. After receiving the summary, GGHPC members interested in being on the CPAC will send a short statement of their qualifications to Burgett, who will then forward these statements to the entire committee, in advance of the May meeting. DS asked if community members could still apply and Turgeon said they could.

SUBCOMMITEE REPORTS.

Membership. Parks. Transportation. No report.

Code Compliance. Baldwin noted that a structure at 2622 E Street is being slowly dismantled. Blatt to ask City to check into this.

Balboa Park Committee. Burgett reported on plans for trail system around Golf Course Drive. The Balboa Park Trust has donated $45,000 to Park and Recreation department for this project. Burgett noted that a bird survey is required; if gnatcatchers are present, work could not begin until October. A presentation will be made at the May meeting. A roundabout has been proposed at the intersection of Pershing Drive and Redwood near the Disc Golf Course.

Airport Noise Advisory. Historic. No report.

OTHER ITEMS: Margolis is still working on getting information about the expansion plans at Golden Hill Elementary School; there are several contact persons but she hopes to have a presentation at a meeting in the near future. Baldwin asked about having a speaker about installation of solar panels at a future meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.

Marie Skillman, Secretary.

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March 11, 2009 Minutes

GREATER GOLDEN HILL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES:

March 11, 2009

Meeting held at Balboa Park Golf Course Clubhouse – Golf Course Drive

Call to order: Chris Blatt, chair, was absent. David Skillman called the meeting to order at 6:38 pm. Agenda had been posted earlier.

Members present: Richard Baldwin, Laurie Burgett, Maureen Burke, Carole Caffey, Dave Caldwell, Scott Glazebrook, Anita Margolis, Frederick Ruffell, David Skillman, Marie Skillman, Angela Vasconcellos.

Treasurer’s Report: still have about $75

Community Police Officer: not present.

City Council District 3: Councilmember Todd Gloria. Introduced Anthony Bernal, his staff person for Golden Hill, and Jamie Fox-Rice, his chief of staff. Reported that the city has an operating shortfall of $54 million, deep cuts will be required when budget is adopted, Mayor to present in April. Mandatory water conservation is likely, they are working on fairness for previous good behavior; a minimum “floor” is being set, a ceiling might be needed as well. Discussed sewer vs. outdoor use calculations. Wants to make sure the revised Community Plan reflects our goals. Gloria is head of council’s Land Use Committee. He asked us to work with him by giving input to him or his staff. He will be holding community coffees in the near future.

City Council District 8 - Diana Jurado: On 3/28, the second annual tree planting will be held. Over 100 trees are to be planted at Burbank Elementary. Also on 3/28 is a community cleanup. Waste bins will be at the SD Japanese church, 1920 E Street. RFP for the consultant for the 25^th Street Revival will be out by 3/13. Sketches are available at CDC website; project goals include walk ability and smart growth.

53^rd Congressional District - Katherine Fortner: recovery.gov is the website with information about federal agency use of stimulus funds; also see Rep. Davis website. A forum about local impact of stimulus will be held 3/28 from 10-11:30 AM at USD. Must RSVP. Margolis asked about COBRA coverage: details in Davis Dispatch (copies were distributed). Baldwin asked that Davis support renewal of Small Business Grants program.

Mayor; 76^th Assembly District: no reports

Approval of Minutes: December minutes were approved (Caffey, Caldwell, Burgett abstained). February minutes were approved (Burke abstained).

Public Comment.

Richard Alvarez: referred to Union Tribune article about noise levels at Chapel of Happiness. Reported that on 3/10 graffiti appeared on the 3^rd floor and stairwells in the condo building. Photos were being taken last week. Chapel was cited on 2/28 for noise, next time will be a $500 fine.

Shey Calskey: lives near Felton & Beech street, wants a stop sign. Traffic from military housing complex in the area is fast and reckless, especially weekdays after 5 PM and on weekend nights. Ruffell was not hopeful; Caffey stated that this takes time. Calskey has spoken with Anthony Bernal of District 3 office.

William Yee, CCDC: Projects are in the ground for $128 million of public infrastructure, including pedestrian bridge, demolition of blighted buildings at 13^th & Market and 13^th & F, streetlights on Cortez Hill. Bids for area-wide traffic signals to be advertised in the next week. Construction: Cortez Hill Family center contract has been awarded, Studio 15 to finish in a few weeks, 1050 B underway, 9^th & Broadway under design review. Budget of $159 million will get first reading next week, this is 15% less than last year. Design reviewer position was eliminated, function combined with other jobs. Coffee with CCDC: Friday, 4/3 at 8 AM.

Election. Ballots were distributed. Candidates Ruchell Alvarez and Richard Santini introduced themselves. Members running for re-election were Blatt, Caldwell, Burgett, Glazebrook, Marie Skillman, and Vasconcellos. Burke counted the ballots (18 were cast) and all on ballot were elected. New members will be seated at the April meeting.

INFORMATION ITEMS:

Chairs Report/Mail. Chairman was not present.

Clean, Green and Safe (MAD) Oversight Committee. Caffey reported that a letter was being drafted, asking about the legality of rolling funds over from one year to the next. Program managers have recommended using MAD funds for sidewalk repairs: there are questions as to appropriateness to Engineer’s report, and the fact that the city and homeowner generally pay for sidewalks. The Urban Corps contract is being reviewed

Land Use. Took no action on agenda item re: Verizon Tower because nobody was present at Land Use Subcommittee with details. Caldwell wonders if there are additional city requirements. A member of the community circulated photos of the site and voiced his objection to it as an eyesore.

City Planning Department. Bernie Turgeon: Has received several applications for the Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC). At the April meeting we must have an action item to elect the GGHPC representatives and appoint the community members. A show of hands indicated that almost all of the GGHPC members are interested in being on the CPAC. Turgeon explained the time commitments: First 6 months (May – November) monthly meetings plus charettes (1 evening, 1 Saturday) in November. Next 6 months, periodic meetings. Later, there would more meetings to finalize. After some discussion, it was moved by M. Skillman, seconded by Burke that Burgett review the community applications and email a summary of them to all of the GGHPC members. After receiving the summary, GGHPC members still interested in being on the CPAC will send a short statement of their qualifications to Burgett, who will then forward these statements to the entire committee, in advance of the April meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Turgeon is to email the timeline to committee members.

SUBCOMMITEE REPORTS.

Membership. There are now 2 vacancies on the committee.

Parks. Transportation. Code Compliance. No report.

Balboa Park Committee. Burgett will get details by next month on work on Golf Course Drive.

Airport Noise Advisory. D. Skillman and M. Skillman reported on the public meeting they attended on 3/10 about the noise abatement program. Baldwin reported that some homes in his neighborhood were getting sound abatement. Glazebrook needs a letter from Chair to be accepted as alternate Advisory Committee meetings.

Historic. Nothing to report.

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Marie Skillman, Secretary.

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December 10, 2008 minutes

GREATER GOLDEN HILL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES:

DECEMBER 10, 2008

Meeting held at the Baldwin residence, 2475 E Street.

Call to order: Chris Blatt, chair, called to order at 6:40 pm. Agenda had been posted.

Members present: Richard Baldwin, Chris Blatt, Maureen Burke, Scott Glazebrook, David Skillman, Marie Skillman. Frederick Ruffell, Angela Vasconcellos

Potluck supper was enjoyed by the committee members and several other area residents.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.

Marie Skillman, Secretary.

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February 11, 2009 minutes

GREATER GOLDEN HILL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES:

February 11, 2009

Meeting held at Balboa Park Golf Course Clubhouse – Golf Course Drive

Call to order: Chris Blatt, chair, called to order at 6:33 pm. Agenda had been posted earlier.

Members present: Richard Baldwin, Chris Blatt, Carole Caffey, Dave Caldwell, Scott Glazebrook, Frederick Ruffell, David Skillman, Marie Skillman, Angela Vasconcellos. Arrived later: Laurie Burgett and Anita Margolis (at 7:00)

Treasurer’s Report: still have about $75

Community Police Officer John Graham: There have been 20 residential burglaries between December and January. Most were due to unlocked doors and windows. Educational materials are being prepared. Some commercial burglaries happened in December but have stopped. The Police Department offers a free home walk-through, where an officer will suggest security improvements.

City Council District 8 - Diana Jurado: 2 new stop signs have been requested at 22^nd & Broadway. Looking for volunteers to circulate petitions for angled parking on B Street from 2400-3000 (neighbors must suggest). Brush is being cleared in canyon at 24^th & A Streets. Fire damaged house on Edgemont: council has signed off on having it demolished but the Mayor must make the final decision. Contact Mayor’s office to request action. Councilman Hueso will deliver the State of the District address on 2/26 (flyers passed out). Caffey asked that detour routes be reviewed on 30^th street (utility work); bus has been routed onto residential streets.

53^rd Congressional District - Katherine Fortner: was not present but copies of latest Davis Dispatch were passed out.

City Council District 3; Mayor; 76^th Assembly District: no reports

City Planning Department. Bernie Turgeon: The Initial Public Meeting to discuss community plan update was held on 1/28/09. The 15 member advisory subcommittee for GGH will have 15 members, 8 from PC and 7 from community. Community applications are due by 2/23; 6 had been received. If there are more than 8 applications, there will be a lottery to select members. Applications are due 2/27 for historic home survey. Asked Blatt to be sure to put discussion of subcommittee on agenda for next month. At the April meeting we should have subcommittee board members selected and make appointment of community members. The process will take 2 years, more time required at the start of the process.

Approval of Minutes. Approved January minutes (motion by D. Skillman) (Margolis abstained)

Minutes of December meeting to be approved at March meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT.

Ruchelle Alvarez and Richard Alvarez: Richard played a tape made at his home 3078 Broadway of services at the Chapel of Happiness at 3060 Broadway. Jurado circulated a copy of the Mayor’s memo (text at end of minutes) on the subject. Councilman Hueso had met with Ruchelle and Richard, a code compliance officer and police officer Dawn Summers, suggesting mediation or a possible Small Claims court suit. Councilman has not been successful in contacting church representatives. Richard reported that they had been to mediation (unsuccessfully) 3 times in the past 12 years of complaints. 17 statements from condo owners have been submitted to code compliance. Richard stated that Mr. Vacchi of Code Compliance said that they would not take any more complaints about the issue. Juardo stated and Blatt confirmed that Code Compliance has closed the case. Any further action must come from the Mayor’s office, which issued a memo on the subject. Rochelle went to the Police Captain’s meeting in January. She wanted to know why GGHPC can do nothing about the complaints. Turgeon stated that GGHPC is an advisory committee. Under the San Diego’s Strong Mayor type of government, the Mayor is the top executive and he has made his pronouncement. Caldwell asked if the police was investigating. Juardo said the church had made some improvements to doors and windows and some other neighbors found that things are quieter. Blatt owns apartments on the other side of the church, said his tenants have not complained to him about the noise. Ruffell stated that sound levels need to be tested with an approved meter. Juardo asked us to contact the Mayor’s office.

WILLIAM YEE, CCDC: Is filling in for Sheila Hardin, out on medical leave for a few months. Free bus tours of downtown are on 1^st & 3^rd Saturday of month. CCDC has “shovel ready” public works projects when funding is available. RFP for quieting train horns will be completed in 60 days. Affordable housing project in process at 1050 B Street, also Gateway II, Studio 15^th Lofts, Park Terrace at 13^th & Island.

GENE GUERRIERO, resident at 33^rd & Ash: Golden Hill Elementary is going from K-5 to K-8. Under the Educational Code, bonds that were sold said the property would be for “school and community purposes”, and all the information about the school project said that it would be a K-5 school and there would be a park. A gym was built but no park. Now that school enrollment is low, they are changing to K-8. Fears this change will impact foot and vehicle traffic in the area. Juardo and Burgett noted that the park was not built due to canyon-saving environmental concerns. Turgeon noted that schools are exempt from most planning rules, although when built the capacity is set. Traffic calming measures could be instituted. M. Skillman suggested that a representative of the school or school district be asked to comment at the next meeting. Margolis agreed to make contact.

INFORMATION ITEMS :

Chairs Report/Mail. Nothing to report

Clean, Green and Safe (MAD) Oversight Committee. D. Skillman reported that Caffey was elected chair of the Oversight Committee, with Blatt as vice-chair. Using MAD funds for sidewalk repairs is under discussion, perhaps in a 50/50 program with residents. Kathy Vandenhusel of CDC noted that residents may request to “ride-along” with Urban Corp to see the work they are doing.

Land Use. Nothing to report.

SUBCOMMITEE REPORTS.

Membership. Vasconcellos reported that Margolis’ membership on the committee was suspended due to 4 absences during the year. Vasconcellos moved, Burgett seconded, to appoint Margolis to the board with term ending in 2010. All voted in favor (Margolis abstained). Elections are to be held in March. Vasconcellos said there several candidates for vacant positions, along with current members whose terms expire running for re-election. Vasconcellos will send out the roster, asking everyone to note what year they were elected, as there is a service limit of 8 years. Turgeon will check to see if that limit can be waived in the case of less candidates than open positions.

Parks. No report.

Transportation. Nothing to report.

Code Compliance. Nothing to report.

Balboa Park Committee. Nothing to report.

Airport Noise Advisory. Caffey was unable to attend last meeting. Glazebrook volunteered to be alternate for the meetings, they will work together to get paperwork in place.

Historic. Nothing to report.

Meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm.

Marie Skillman, Secretary.

Text of Mayor’s Memorandum

The City of San Diego

mayor jerry sanders

M e m o r a n d u m

DATE: January 22^nd, 2009

TO: Erik W. Caldwell, Mayor’s Office

FROM: Robert Vacchi, Deputy Director, Neighborhood Code Compliance

SUBJECT: R. Alvarez comments at PS&NS regarding NCC and the Chapel of Happiness

____________________________________________________________________________

This case concerns a noise complaint regarding religious services at the Chapel of Happiness located at 3060 Broadway. The Neighborhood Code Compliance Division (NCC) has responded to several complaints over the years about noise emanating from this church. Each of these cases dealt with a single complainant and in every instance, the church turned down the music and the case was closed when no further complaints were received.

Noise violations are determined two different ways by NCC. Regulations for noise may be found under SDMC §59.5.0401 “Sound Level Limits” or under SDMC §59.5.0501 et. al “Public Nuisance Noise”. In order to establish a violation of Sound Level Limits, NCC staff must measure decibel levels against regulatory limits pertaining to time of day and zone. Noise qualifying as a violation must exceed the allowable decibel level in the zone over a one hour period. Noise thresholds vary from zone to zone with single family neighborhoods being the most restrictive followed by multi-family, commercial and industrial zones.

Public Nuisance Noise violations are determined using a reasonable person standard detailed within the Public Nuisance Noise regulations. The noise is evaluated in terms of type, time and location and measured against the ambient noise. If the disturbing noise is reasonably determined to be a public nuisance, enforcement action may be initiated. Sound Level Limit violations are typically enforced by NCC staff. Public Nuisance Noise is also enforced by NCC, however, it is also commonly enforced by the Police Department (PD) as these disturbances often occur after normal business hours. A typical example of PD response to public nuisance noise would be officers issuing an Administrative Citation for party noise in the college area.

In May of 2008, NCC opened a case at the request of Richard Alvarez. Mr. Alvarez’ complaint alleged both noise and building code violations at the church. NCC’s subsequent investigation revealed minor building code violations that were voluntarily corrected by the owners of the church. There is one remaining issue in the case. NCC is awaiting a pending electrical permit approval. No other violations remain on the property.

In response to Mr. Alvarez noise complaint, NCC conducted at least four separate inspections to check sound level limits at the church. Each test was performed at the specific request of Mr. Alvarez. Two of the tests were performed after Mr. Alvarez questioned the methodology of previous tests and requested a retest. In each case, the ambient noise levels caused by traffic and overhead aircraft already exceeded allowable noise levels for the zone. Due to these high ambient noise levels, NCC could not determine that the music from the church exceeded allowable noise levels to the extent that they constituted a violation of the Sound Level Limits. Further, during those inspections, NCC investigators determined that the noise from the church did not constitute a violation under the Public Nuisance Noise requirements. Mr. Alvarez was encouraged to mediate his dispute with the church. The City Attorney’s Office facilitated the mediation, but the parties did not reach an agreement.

Mr. Alvarez and his daughter continue to complain about the noise and continue to demand enforcement action by NCC. NCC has refused to do so as the case has been thoroughly investigated and no noise violations have been found. Under California law, a city is not required to continue to investigate a complaint when it becomes evident that a violation does not exist or that repeated investigation will waste limited resources. Cities must be able to use resources equitably and have the right to determine a reasonable allocation of resources per case. In this case, it became obvious that NCC was dealing with a single complainant who had more at issue with the church than a simple noise complaint. No other independent complaints were received regarding either the noise or the building code issues. The complainant provided NCC with signed letters from adjacent neighbors, but when NCC contacted those neighbors, they stated that the church had quieted down. We have received no further complaints from anyone other than Mr. Alvarez and his daughter.

After several meetings and discussions with both Mr. Alvarez and Police Department staff, we issued a letter to Mr. Alvarez on September 10, 2008 stating that we could no longer expend resources in continuing an investigation of noise level limits. However, within in the same letter, we stated that Mr. Alvarez could continue to file public nuisance noise complaints with the Police Department. This decision allows NCC to reasonably control its own resources while allowing Mr. Alvarez the ability to contact the City for help if and when a public nuisance actually occurs.

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January 14, 2009 Minutes

GREATER GOLDEN HILL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES:

January 14, 2009

Meeting held at Balboa Park Golf Course Clubhouse – Golf Course Drive

Call to order: Chris Blatt, chair, called to order at 6:30 pm. Agenda had not been posted earlier.

Members present: Richard Baldwin, Chris Blatt, Maureen Burke, Laurie Burgett, Scott Glazebrook Angela Vasconcellos. Arrived later: David Skillman & Marie Skillman (6:40) Frederick Ruffell (6:50)

Treasurer’s Report: no report

Community Police Officer John Graham: The Central Enforcement Team has been reactivated. The Captain’s meeting will be 1/27/09 at the station at 25^th & Imperial.

City Council District 8 - Diana Jurado-Sainz: Thanked community members for their expressions of sympathy at the death of her husband and father. Councilman Hueso is now chair of the council Rules Committee. Passed out flyers for a community recycling event 1/16/09. CDC has ordered decorative light pole covers. A letter summarizing accomplishments in the district will be coming. New stop signs are to be installed at 24^th & Broadway and 30^th & A Streets.

53^rd Congressional District - Katherine Fortner: Representative is in Washington DC working with new congress. The Ledbetter bill regarding pay discrimination was passed

City Council District 3; Mayor; 76^th Assembly District: no reports

City Planning Department. Bernie Turgeon: (A) The council ordinance regarding indemnification of planning board members, which was approved in November, came up for a second reading. Changes are needed before final approval. Changes relate to (1) newly elected members who have not attended the training sessions offered 2 times a year (2) covering former members for acts during their terms (3) reading online documents before taking office. (B) Alex Hempton from Turgeon’s office provided information about the application for a Verizon antenna at northwest corner of 30^th & Ivy. (C) Passed out flyers about the Initial Public Meeting to discuss community plan update. The meeting will be held on 1/28/09. The meeting will cover the process, public review process, stakeholder committees. Planning Committee members are automatically members of the update committee. Stakeholder committees, made up of other community members, are to be selected in February. The city is still working on hiring consultants to manage this process.

Approval of Minutes. Unanimously approved November minutes (motion by David Skillman)

Discussed whether the December meeting had status as regular meeting. Angela Vasconcellos asked Turgeon to clarify whether members with excess absences could be reappointed; they can.

PUBLIC COMMENT.

Bill Hillsdorf: There are too many stop signs being installed. GGHMAD is providing nothing to him. Graffiti is not being removed promptly.

Jerry Ray: A grassy area at the south end of GH Park on 28^th Street has signs up “area closed” due to excess moisture. Signs are being ignored. Park & Recreation office has been notified.

Rochelle Alvaraze and her father: Spoke about a noise nuisance at their home at 3078 Broadway, caused by services at the Chapel of Happiness at 3060 Broadway. Provided documentation of complaints to Code Compliance going back 9 years, which have not made any change in the noise level; services are held 5 days a week (S,T,W,Th,F) from 10 am to 10 pm. Will bring a recorded sample of loud music to the next meeting. Code addresses location re: living quarters. Has called police many times and been to mediation 3 times with the church with no resolution. Chris Blatt said he would contact the Code Compliance department and discuss the matter at the Police Captain’s meeting on the 27^th.

INFORMATION ITEMS :

Chairs Report/Mail. Discussed Verizon tower. New grant cycle has begun.

Clean, Green and Safe (MAD) Oversight Board. David Skillman reported the monthly meeting date has been changed to the first Monday, at a new location. The MAD has about $600,000 to spend, GGHCDC has proposed some projects that are being questioned re: EIR. Urban Corps is doing as contracted. Mediation between Oversight Committee and GHCDC produced improvement in communication.

Lite House: is a co-ed, long term residential treatment facility for substance abusers, with an 80% retention rate (% who complete the program). The facility is physically capable of housing 45 residents but the city has only permitted them to house 36, due to parking issues. Wanted to let the committee know that they have requested that the Conditional Use Permit be changed to allow 45 residents. No additional staffing would be required as they currently have staff ratio of 1:4, where 1:15 is required. They have worked with community members to reduce noise levels

Land Use. Scott Glazebrook asked the committee to approve Permit #136563, a street vacation on E Street between 29^th & 30^th, to allow access from E Street and for development rights. The City has asked the property owner to build a cul-de-sac at the intersection, in exchange for vacating the street. The property owner appeared, described the location and noted that all of the neighbors approve. The City denied his request 2 years ago, but he has worked with them to arrive at this solution. The lots involved are zoned R4. Motion by Laurie Burgett, seconded by David Skillman, to approve. Motion passed, with Chris Blatt abstaining.

SUBCOMMITEE REPORTS.

Membership. Angela Vasconcellos reported that 4 members are now needed. Elections are to be held in March.

Parks. Maureen Burke reported that the Community Garden is going great.

Transportation. No report. Scott will be attending a meeting on downtown parking this month.

Code Compliance. Nothing to report.

Balboa Park Committee. Laurie Burgett reported that the advisory committee had issued its report to the city.

Airport Noise Advisory. No report.

Historic. Nothing to report.

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.

Marie Skillman, Secretary.

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April 11, 2007 Minutes

Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee

Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 11.2007

Moose Lodge

Present: Chair Chris Blatt; Marc Kratzschmar; Steve Stratman; Dave Caldwell; Richard Baldwin; Carole Caffey; Carlos LeGerrette; ; Nora Vargas; John McWilliams; Scott Glazebrook, Angela Vasconcellos, Laurie Burgett, Maureen Burke, Richard Barerra and Dana Shutt-Mendibles

Chair Blatt called the meeting to order at approximately 6:40 pm.

Treasurers Report: no report.

Community Police Report: Chris Lahey of the neighborhood resource team reported to committee. Discussed that graffiti is a major concern in area currently. Community members discussed a new residential facility that has opened on E street that appears to have a large number of members who are currently on parole. Officer was not aware of this facility and indicated he would mention to his unit. Discussion of increase in petty theft in the area as a result. Officer indicated he would put in a notice in his morning line up.

District 3-Steve Hill: Reported that budgets for the upcoming year. The mayor presents his on coming Friday and sends to council on Monday. Mayor has indicated that service levels should not be impacted. Reported that attachments will be put on city web-site to follow dockets on items being voted on. Reported that 30th street underground trenching has started from Maple to A streets. Expected to be completed in August 2007. Reported council member will have a booth at Earth Fair and community is encouraged to stop and visit.

District 8-Diana Juardo-Sainz: Diana was ill and send another member of council office to attend in her absence. Committee was advised that the parking study was still in process with traffic engineers. Community is encouraged to let their office know of any areas of particular concern that should be included in report.

76th Assembly District-Eddie Meyer: No report.

53rd Congressional District-Ricardo Flores: No report.

Mayor:-Tanya Duggan: No report.

Discussion with committee that there are still concerns about low representation from Mayors office to meetings. Committee felt that office should at least provide a written report on new developments on dates that they are unable to send a representative.

Ron Roberts Office:-no one present.

City Planners Report-Myles Pomeroy: COW originally set for April 24 would be postponed to May. The department is going to Council with the proposed changes with the Brown Act Provisions. Tentative new date is May 19 and will send an email to Chair when new date set.

Discussion of facility at 2456 E Street. It is operated by Windstone Properties and leased to HealthCare Services. It is a residential care facility that has taken over the conditional use permit from Charlow Manor. They have a license for a drug and alcohol care facility. Under that CPU they have a contract with the state department of corrections to house parolees. Some of the residents are voluntary but not all. He does not have the ratio but is in the process of finding out. The CUP allows 36 beds. The facility offers services to addicts but is not a halfway house. The previous facility housed mentally ill patients. The parolees are referred by the court system or their parole officers. No notice is needed to be provided to the planning committee since this was a transfer with the land from one owner to another CUP on site.

Committee requested a copy of the CUP. The previous CUPS do not expire as they contain sunsets. Council would have to amend the residential care facility amendment. Committee asked if there is a limit to the number of facilities in an area. 300 feet is required by the state. If facility has more then 7 beds it is increased to one quarter of a mile. This is not enforced because a CUP was previously in force. Committee requested a report that shows the number of facilities per area to determine if we are in excess. Discussion that the CCDC is trying to amend the CUPS in downtown to make it easier for residential facilities.

Approval of Minutes-March 2007:-A motion was made to approve the minutes and was approved with no opposed.

Public Comment (non-agenda items):-

Sheila Hardin (CCDC): Discussed new a workshop held last week on the topic of affordable housing downtown. There are many programs in process to increase ownership vs. rental. There is a project on Broadway and 11th to target those with income diversity. They are addressing questions about family housing issues. NOFA is a program to help with funding. They are also recommending public subsidies and 1st time home buyers programs. The proposed condo site at 9th and Broadway has lost their developer and are currently looking for new one.

Hal Tyvoll: Presented a memo about the proposed GGH maintenance assessment district (MAD) and a copy of publication 880-S which covers prop 218 from the November 1996 ballot. Hal indicated that there should be 2 publicly noticed meetings on the topic. He felt the current meeting did not count toward this total as the location was moved at the last minute due to the construction going on at our normal location.

He felt all community members should be sent notices.

Steve Stratman: Passed out a petition started by Paul Broadway for the community to sign in regards to keeping the park system and maintenance of that park within the city control.

Presentation By GGHCDC: Presentation and Handouts with frequently asked questions about the proposed MAD (maintenance assessment district). Clarified this is an informational only presentation to inform community only on the concept. Mike Ruiz and Mitch Burner had a power point presentation on the topic and what benefits it could provide as well as costs involved and how they are determined. Question sheets were passed out so community members could turn in questions and concerns to be addressed after presentation. GGHCDC have mailed out surveys to community with a preprinted date to return that has passed. They explained that they did not get them out on time and were only using that date as a goal and not an actual cut off date for response. They intend to collect for several more weeks. Mitch Burner is a professional from a company called Public Solutions that the GGHCDC has hired to make sure that all is handled professionally and if implemented, would be handled the same as other communities that have a MAD currently in place. Feels that this is needed because of cuts in city funding that do not allow many services to be performed in our community. They defined a MAD as a legal mechanism that was put in place in 1972 as a result of Prop B and was changed in 1978 to require a vote of the people to put in place. Any property fees require a vote of the public. Prop 218 requires a majority approval of all taxes and charges on property. They intend to do a inventory with city as to the services they provide and will keep consistent. Intend to address the special services that are a specific need to this community. If the 30% of required positive response from community received then the public meetings are set and they must appear before the City Council. To date, they had received 635 responses returned. Discussion about the fact that date for return has expired and how this affected collections since some community members may be discouraged. Also discussion as to what the 30% covered- ratio of support vs. opposition. Reported that after the initial 60 days they are provided a 30 day extension. Discussion that if put in place then any increase in fees or expansion would have to go to a vote. They will not repair sewers or street lighting-only things that the city is not obligated to do.

Action Items:

Open Space-no report

Discussion of SB373. The issue is difference between dedicated and designated. If land is designated as dedicated then the only way that land can be turned over to development is if the City Council votes to over turn it. Mayor is currently in process of providing a list to Christine Kehoe with proposed land. Mac intends to make sure that all of the property in Golden Hill is included. Steve Hill is following this issue as well at Atkins office. The issue will be heard on April 18 at the Natural Resources Committee. The actual language of the bill does not include the specific parcels but just refers to the list.

Elections: All spots are now full. Officers and Subcommittees.

New Officers and Committee Members elected and formed.

Membership and Elections-Nora Vargas. Richard Barerra will also serve on this committee.

Parks-Laurie Burgett to be representative to Balboa Parks Committee.

Code Compliance: Chris Blatt will continue to chair this committee.

Dana Shutt-Mendibles and Carole Caffey will sit on this group.

Transportation: Marc Kratzschmar currently represents the committee at these downtown meetings. Angela Vasconcellos and Dave Caldwell will also attend these meetings.

Airport Noise: Dave Caldwell will continue to represent the committee to this group. Carole Caffey will be the alternate.

Land Use: Dave Caldwell will continue to serve as chair and Scott Glazebrook as co-chair. Angela Vasconcellos, John McWilliams, Carlos LeGerrette, Nora Vargas, Richard Baldwin, and Steve Stratman will serve on this committee.

Parks and Rec: Maureen Burke has previously been representative to this group.

Historical: John McWilliams will continue to serve as chair for this committee. Richard Baldwin and Angela Vasconcellos will also serve on this committee.

(Pat is still on committee but will no longer be chair)

OFFICERS: Chair-Chris Blatt

Vice Chair-This position is open

Secretary-Dana Shutt-Mendibles

Treasurer-Carole Caffey

Balboa Park: Laurie continues to attend the committee meetings and report any updates that are applicable to our area.

There were no land use action motions this meeting.

The meeting was adjourned by Chair Blatt at approximately 9:30 PM

Respectfully submitted.

Dana Shutt-Mendibles, recording secretary.

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March 14, 2007 Minutes

Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee

Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 14,2007

Balboa Park Golf Curse Clubhouse

Present: Chair Chris Blatt; Marc Kratzschmar; Steve Stratman; Dave Caldwell;

Richard Baldwin; Carole Caffey; Patricia Shields; ; Nora Vargas; John McWilliams; Rob Leach; Scott Glazebrook, and Dana Shutt-Mendibles

Chair Blatt called the meeting to order at approximately 6:30 pm.

Treasurers Report: $67.43 in account.

Community Police Report: Two community officers were in attendance for the meeting. They referred the community to Ben Hueso’s office for graffiti. A crew will be out to clean up in approximately a 3 day turn-around. Reported increase in graffiti activity as two rival gangs in area are feuding. Encouraged residents to contact police if they have a moniker on their property. Police will come out and make a crime report. Reported a gang related stabbing at 30th and Juniper. A homicide occurred in January at 30th and A streets. They believe they have an ID on the suspect, but no arrest as of yet. Reported that staffing for police department is an issue currently. Advised of code compliance citations that have recently been issued to an apartment building on B Street. The next Neighborhood Advisory Meeting will occur on 3/27/2007.

District 3-Steve Hill: The proposed sewer rate increases have been passed by Council. The water district has offered to come to meeting for another presentation if requested by committee. Encouraged residents to contact him with any questions or concerns directly at his office.

District 8-Diana Juardo-Sainz: A community cleanup is scheduled at the Japanese Community Christian Church. No hazardous waste, paint or electronic equipment will be accepted. The district does have a community partner that will pickup electronic equipment. There is a memo in process about a comprehensive community parking evaluation for all of Golden Hill…not just a street by street evaluation as has occurred in the past. There is also a study under way to change times of scheduled street sweeping and to address long term red curb painting. The Graffiti Paint Out for Golden Hill is scheduled for June 20th. The paint and supplies will be provided for this one day event. Her office has a goal of 24-72 hour turn around on reports of graffiti cover up reported to them. Their office has been involved in sting operations in the district that have turned up over 30 arrests.

76th Assembly District-Eddie Meyer: Reported on upcoming Neighborhood Watch Program Events. Also advised of upcoming community events including a community clean up in Mission Bay Park, an Electronic Waste Fair on 4/21/07 and a Community Health Fair on 5/12/07. Provided an update on “Crash” house research. He has sent an email to the Deputy Director for state certification who has indicated willingness to help answer our questions. He wants to work with planning committee to gather questions from community that he can then forward on to this contact.

53rd Congressional District-Ricardo Flores: Congresswoman will be in town for a Neighborhood Day in Hillcrest. She is currently working on a bill regarding Veteran’s eligibility for home loans. There has been a proposal from the Post Office to increase postage stamps by three cents. There is a stamp being considered that will have a life time value. Referred residents to post office web site for more information.

Mayor:-Tanya Duggan: Indicated that she is a new representative for Mayor. She works in District 7,8 and parts of 2. There is currently no rep assigned to District 3. There had previously only been one community rep for all of city and her position was recently added. Committee members encouraged Tanya to attend more meetings and voiced a concern that planning groups had been ignored previously. Tanya indicated that Mayor feels it is important to preserve the historic aspects of our district. She also indicated that Mayor has indicated one of his goals is to introduce himself to community and wants a good working relationship with the planning committees. She encouraged community to attend the Community Dialogue planned for 3/28/07.

Ron Roberts Office:-no one present.

Presentation By GGHCDC: Handouts and outline provided about a proposed maintenance assessment (MAD) for district. Outlined surveys that had recently been sent to homeowners to receive input about whether or not community members would support and how they would like it governed. It is required that a favorable rate of 30% be obtained in order to consider additional research. If 30% received then the city’s assessment engineer will evaluate the cost of the plan to each individual based on the assessed value each individual property owner would receive from the plan. A map was provided that showed the covered areas and which areas would have more intensity of services and the most frequency. The purpose presented was to fund services for the community and property owners that can not be provided by the city. The GGHCDC proposes to elect an entity to over see the handling and would be a separate committee. A full presentation is to be presented to community at the April meeting. The surveys are due in by April 15,2007.

City Planner’s Report-Myles Pomeroy: At CPC last month the City Attorney attended. A sub-committee has been formed to strengthen the indemnification ordinance in case of lawsuit. More details are to come. The next COW for new members of planning committees will be late April. Myles will send out a email with updated information.

ELECTIONS

8 Seats were available. 10 candidates ran for positions. Each candidate given 2 minutes to tell community and current members why they would like to be considered for a seat. The members elected into office: Chris Blatt, Dave Caldwell, Scott Glazebrook, Marc Kratzschmar, Carlos LeGerrette, Angela Vasconcellos, Dana Shutt-Mendibles, and Laurie Burgett. 39 ballots were collected.

Public Comment (non-agenda items):-

Sheila Hardin (CCDC): Discussed new projects in the works for parks, waterfront, Navy Broadway Complex, Tweet Street Park. A bridge is going to be built to connect downtown to Balboa Park across 163 freeway. Asked for community feedback on issues that are important to them? Among responses were parking, homeless people, concentration of weekly/monthly living facilities,

number of sex offenders ending up in Downtown region when released, affordable eating establishment, requests for more open discussions about status of Navy Broadway project and more residence oriented businesses in the Gaslamp area.

Hal Tyvoll: Presented a memo to the committee and discussed his concerns about the proposed assessment district. He outlined the municipal codes, the areas of the California constitution and Prop 218 to highlight his concerns.

Approval of Minutes-March 2007:-A motion was made to approve the minutes and was approved with no opposed and one abstention.

Action Items:

Open Space-no report

Property on C Street in 32nd street canyon: Marc read the letter he had prepared to request that since the school district wishes to sell their land, consideration should be taken by the Mayor to obtain this land due to the importance this area has to the community. A vote was taken and all were in favor of the letter being sent. Committee then discussed that 32nd street canyon is not a formal name or place but is an area that also contains streets and lots that are privately owned parcels

Parks Report: Mac led a discussion about the difference between Designated and Dedicated open space. He is concerned about the Councils intention to keep open space designated as such. None of the 32nd street canyon is currently “dedicated”. Steve Hill from District 3 indicated that there is a proposed bill (SB373) being presented by Christine Kehoe that would move all “designated” land to become “dedicated”. This would move all city owned lane to the state.

Committee will draft a letter to supporting this motion. Committee questioned if this change will have any effect on eminent domain issues with school district.

Balboa Park: Laurie gave a report on the surge in homeless in the canyons and parks. The city has been cutting down more weeds and bushes in park and Golden Hill park to help. A question came up about a new parking structure for 200 vehicles. Laurie has not heard an update on this and will look into. Discussion about status of turning city maintenance yard into overflow parking for the zoo. The CCDC would like to be involved in updating this area and possibly turning it into park area. Steve Hill indicated that the CCDC has money in their budget to improve this area but the city would need to be able to move what is currently there. Dave discussed moving the yard to the Chollas Creek facility. Laurie indicates there are sophisticated problems in moving the computer systems currently located in the maintenance yard. The city centennial is 2015 and is the goal for something to be done in time for this. Some estimates are that it would take over 37 million dollars to move the facility and this is not part of the city budget. Laurie also discussed a study in process to turn over the running of Balboa park to a private entity due to city’s problems running it.

Historic: Mac advised that there are currently 4 houses up for historical designation in our area. The hearing will be later in the month.

The meeting was adjourned by Chair Blatt at approximately 8:40PM.

Respectfully submitted.

Dana Shutt-Mendibles, acting recording secretary.

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November 12, 2008 Minutes

GREATER GOLDEN HILL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES:

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

Meeting held at Balboa Park Golf Course Clubhouse – Golf Course Drive

Call to order: Chris Blatt, chair, called to order at 6:33 pm. Agenda had not been posted earlier, although Chris Blatt had provided it to the city in a timely manner. As there were no action items on the agenda, meeting was called to order. Copies were available.

Members present: Richard Baldwin, Chris Blatt, Maureen Burke, Laurie Burgett, Dave Caldwell,

Carole Caffey (arrived late), Scott Glazebrook, Anita Margolis (arrived late), David Skillman, Marie Skillman Frederick Ruffell, Angela Vasconcellos

Treasurer’s Report: no change in account, balance around $75.00.

Community Police Officer John Graham: There was a robbery at Sombreros restaurant. Several arrests have been made downtown relating to car prowls and laptop thefts. Crime statistics in our area have been better than Little Italy recently. Residents have requested a Citizen’s Patrol, police dept. is working to set up something similar to Stonewall group in Hillcrest area.

Deputy City Attorney Danielle Stroud: Introduced herself as a liaison between community and Neighborhood Prosecution Unit of the Criminal Division. They focus on quality of life crimes. Mentioned that there is a reward fund for people who make reports that lead to prosecutions on graffiti or other crimes. If you see a crime in action, call 911 of 619-531-2000. Danielle’s phone numbers: office 619-533-5500, cell 619-980-0732

City Council District 8 - Diana Jurado-Sainz; 53^rd Congressional District - Katherine Fortner; City Council District 3 - Jeffrey Tom; Mayor; 76^th Assembly District: no reports

City Planning Department. Bernie Turgeon: City staff has now interviewed the top applicants for Community Plan Update Facilitator. There is a new supervisor in this section. Responses to the RFP for Design Consultant are due by next week; about 60 responses have been received so far. The process tries to be unbiased. At the last meeting of the Community Planning Chairs, they went over the need for stakeholders to participate in the process. He expects the process to kickoff in January. Committee members discussed poor attendance at committee meetings, which may make finding stakeholders outside the committee membership difficult. The last Greater Golden Hill Plan Update was in 1988.

Approval of Minutes. Approval of September minutes (Baldwin, Blatt, Burgett abstained as they were not at that meeting.) Approval of October minutes (Blatt, Burke, Caldwell, Ruffell, Vasconcellos abstained as they were not at that meeting.)

PUBLIC COMMENT.

Sheila Hardin, CCDC: Announced a meeting on 11/13/08 at 9AM for downtown homeowners and residents. They aren’t expecting much new building in the next 3 years but current projects should be completed. CCDC website has a Downtown Living Guide listing the completed and in process projects. Overall prices are lower, resale inventory is up and rentals are up. No. Embarcadero Plan is moving forward; Police Dept. project has stopped; Lane Field & Broadway Complex moving forward. New federal courthouse starts in February. Sheila has worked at CCDC for 23 years. Recently ALL 54 of the staff members were consulted individually about their ideas on hiring a new CCDC president.

INFORMATION ITEMS:

Chairs Report/Mail. Chris attended the CPC meeting, relating to Plan Update. Committee members discussed how important it is that our community be represented properly as the Update Process will include several communities together. Bernie Turgeon described how the zoning and urban design guidelines will be integrated into the City General Plan. Community Planning Areas will need to use overlay zones for deviations from the general guidelines. This committee will be asked who, in addition to a subcommittee representing the GGHPC, should make up the stakeholder group for the process. There may be several working groups reporting to the stakeholder group. David and Marie Skillman reported on the SANDAG Smart Growth Design Workshop they attended.

Clean, Green and Safe (MAD) Oversight Board. David Skillman reported the monthly meeting, will be held 11/17. An RFP is being written for tree trimming (excluding palm trees).

Land Use. Dave Caldwell reported trying to help a resident at 3900 29^th St. (outside our PDO) find our what the zoning on her property allowed in the way of commercial or rental use. #158775, 29^th St. Townhomes, project has numerous deviations. #164808, SD Housing Trust Fund was received 9 working days after the comment period ended. A property owner appeared seeking help with acquiring a vacated alley/cul de sac on E Street west of 30^th, to allow access to his property. He will return to Land Use in January with a detailed proposal.

SUBCOMMITEE REPORTS.

Membership. Angela Vasconcellos reported that 4 members are now needed. According to the updated bylaws, candidates for election in February must have attended two meetings prior to the February meeting, when the elections will be held. She will review past records to find our which current members are eligible for re-election. Angela will send out an updated roster.

Parks. Maureen Burke reported that the Community Garden has a new board and is working on bylaws. They have been getting advice from the City Arborist.

Transportation. Scott Glazebrook needs to find out when the Community Transportation Board meetings are held as they do not follow a regular schedule. Marie Skillman reported on the public workshop about the Pedestrian Master Plan she attended on 11/8/08. Comments should be made as soon as possible at www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/transportation/mobility or by calling Maureen Gardiner at 619-236-7065.

Code Compliance. No report.

Balboa Park Committee. Nothing to report.

Airport Noise Advisory. Nothing to report, meeting is next week.

Historic. No report.

December Meeting will be a potluck at Richard Baldwin’s home. He will email details, Chris will take care of proper noticing.

Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.

Marie Skillman, Secretary.

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October 8, 2008 Minutes

GREATER GOLDEN HILL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES:

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Meeting held at Balboa Park Golf Course Clubhouse – Golf Course Drive

Call to order: David Skillman, acting chair, called to order at 6:45 pm.

Agenda had been posted earlier. Copies were available.

Members present:, Richard Baldwin, Laurie Burgett, Carole Caffey, Scott Glazebrook, Anita Margolis, David Skillman, Marie Skillman Absent:, Chris Blatt, Maureen Burke, Dave Caldwell, Frederick Ruffell, Angela Vasconcellos

Treasurer’s Report: no change in account, balance around $75.00. Carole Caffey is still look into getting a PO Box for the group so that she gets regular statements, and getting signature card changed on account.

Community Police Officer Dawn Summers: No special crimes or activity to report. The International Council of Police will be meeting in San Diego soon. Light the Night Against Crime will be 10/24/08.

City Council District 8. Diana Jurado-Sainz: The Golden Hill Banner District will be up for approval at City Council on 10/14. This district must be approved for banners to be legally permitted and displayed. The MAD will be placing banners when it is legal to do so. Homeless persons have been congregating at the bus stop at 25^th and Broadway. Council office has been working with the police and Metro Transit System to alleviate this problem.

53^rd Congressional District. Kathryn Fortner. Representative Davis voted in favor of the EECA.

City Council District 3. Jeffrey Tom; Mayor; 76^th Assembly District; City Planning Department. Bernie Turgeon: no reports

Approval of Minutes. Approval of September minutes was postponed until next month, as the agenda incorrectly listed approval of AUGUST minutes.

PUBLIC COMMENT.

Resident Lacey Dunne: Lives near 30^th & Juniper and is concerned about the number of bars in the area, and says that others in the neighborhood agree with her. Scott Glazebrook had done some research and found that our PDO does not restrict the number of liquor licenses in a certain area, nor do City ordinances, Health Department or Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Resident Mike Huarte said that he lives in that area and is in favor of commercial development there, to make this a more integrated residential and business community. After some discussion, Scott Glazebrook summarized: this matter is not one that our committee has any jurisdiction over. We should be asked to review remodeling plans and signage permits. Laurie Burgett noted that this concern should be addressed when the PDO is revised.

INFORMATION ITEMS:

Chairs Report/Mail. No report.

Clean, Green and Safe (MAD) Oversight Board. David Skillman reported the monthly meeting, will be held 10/20. A new program manager, Alex, has been hired; phone numbers remain the same.

SUBCOMMITEE REPORTS.

Membership. Members (4) are now needed. According to the updated bylaws, candidates for election in February must have attended two meetings prior to the February meeting.

Parks. No report.

Code Compliance. No report.

Transportation. Nothing to report.

Balboa Park Committee. Laurie Burgett reported that they are working on a governance document, as a result of workshops held in the past few months.

Airport Noise Advisory. Nothing to report.

Historic. No report.

David Skillman: reminded members of COW scheduled for 10/29/08

Anita Margolis: Provided information about the proposed settlement between the City of San Diego and other parties involved in the condo conversion lawsuit, which relates to the applicability of CEQA to condo conversions. The settlement agreement would allow final parcel maps to be issued without all of the interior and exterior site improvements being completed. Only performance of certain conditions of approval would be required at the time the final parcel map is issued, but the remaining improvements and conditions could be deferred and completed before the units are sold. The City planning department has approved the settlement, but it must be brought before the local planning groups before it can be presented to the City Council for final approval."

Meeting adjourned at 7: 20 pm.

Marie Skillman, Secretary.

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September 10, 2008 Minutes

GREATER GOLDEN HILL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES: SEPT. 10, 2008

Meeting held at Balboa Park Golf Course Clubhouse – Golf Course Drive

Call to order: David Skillman, acting chair, called to order at 6:35 pm.

Agenda had been posted earlier. Copies were available.

Members present: Maureen Burke, Carole Caffey, Dave Caldwell, Scott Glazebrook, David Skillman, Marie Skillman, Frederick Ruffell, Angela Vasconcellos Absent: Richard Baldwin, Chris Blatt, Laurie Burgett, Anita Margolis

Treasurer’s Report: no change in account, balance around $75.00 Carole Caffey will look into getting a PO Box for the group so that she gets regular statements.

Community Police Officer John Graham: Crime is down in this neighborhood. Police caught 2 persons who had been breaking into cars in Balboa Park (Zoo lot). Captain’s meeting is 9/25 at 5:30 at the Imperial station. A central team that handled issues such as homeless persons had to be disbanded due to personnel cuts. Carole Caffey asked about gang activity, homeless sleeping at base of on-ramp at B Street and I-5. Dave Caldwell reported that he had noticed a trailer at the homeless encampment at 32^nd & C Street area. Maureen Burke asked if we should call about these kinds of issues: YES. It creates a record of the activity. Call police or email Officer Graham: jagraham@pd.sandiego.gov. Graffiti photos should be emailed to Art Perea: aperea@pd.sandiego.gov.

City Council District 3. Jeffrey Tom: Council had a recess in August, is now back to regular meetings. Councilmember Atkins is hosting a water forum at the SD Natural History Museum on 10/2. Two items are on the council agenda on Monday, Sept. 15 relating to a proposed Oversized Vehicle Parking Ordinance. #200 is citywide; #201 is a pilot project in beach and Clairemont areas. A grant of $1,000 has been received for restoring turf in leash-free area of Grape St. Park

City Council District 8. Diana Jurado-Sainz: The Committee congratulated Diana on her recent marriage. Diana gave additional information about Oversized Vehicle Ordinance. A new City Traffic Engineer, Siad Amadi, is interested in parking and stop sign issues. His survey determined that one at 30^th & A is not warranted under normal guidelines, but may be allowed under an alternate process. She is hopeful to move the request forward under the alternate process. A condo conversion at 2775 A Street was approved at council, after issues with parking and utilities had been resolved.

53^rd Congressional District. Katherine Fortner. Representative Davis sponsored an amendment to the Higher Education Act, which was recently reauthorized. This amendment authorizes payment to work-study students who are unable to go to work during an emergency or disaster declaration.

City Planning Department. Bernie Turgeon: Contract proposals for Plan Update have been received and are under review. RFP for on other aspects are in process. A meeting of Planning Committee chairs will be scheduled soon. Showed photos of cell tower pole at 26^th & C Street, where a palm tree had been removed and replace with the pole, painted in a coordinating color. Dave Caldwell asked about a cell site at 30^th & Juniper that never came before the Committee. The cell phone antennas are inside a sign. Dave suggested that sign regulations need to be revised to cover this type of installation. Carole asked if both sign and telecommunications ordinances apply. Bernie is to check into it. Dave reported that Pathfinders might be moving to North Park. He asked Bernie to find out if their CUP stays with the local address.

Mayor, 76^th Assembly District: no reports

Approval of Minutes. Approval of July minutes: Approved with addition of members present at the meeting. Abstained from voting: David Skillman, Marie Skillman, and Maureen Burke

PUBLIC COMMENT.

CCDC. Sheila Hardin. Passed out a fact sheet on economic gain from redevelopment. CCDC is focusing on public access (pedestrian bridge near Convention Center) sustainability, and downtown lighting. Board member Jennifer LeSar is heading search for a new director; public input on qualifications is requested. 7^th & Market project was cancelled due to conflict of interest of former director. All recent projects are being audited.

INFORMATION ITEMS:

Chairs Report/Mail. No report.

Clean, Green and Safe (MAD) Oversight Board. David Skillman reported the monthly meeting, will be held 9/15. Oversight/City/CDC mediation is getting underway. Urban Corps has been contracted to do graffiti removal and trash pickup. They are checking out duplications with city services. Scott Glazebrook reported that he had seen good results of trash pickup.

Police Officer’s CPC Meeting will be September 25 at 5:30 at their station at 25^th and Imperial.

Land Use Report: Brief discussion of PTS 158970 (1115 27^th Street House Addition) and PTS 132506 (City Lights Town homes)

ACTION ITEM:

Land Use Subcommittee: A letter had been drafted (copies had been sent to committee member in advance of meeting) asking that the Huckleberry Canyon/32^nd Street Sewer Maintenance Access Project to move forward, with recommendation of the subcommittee, with assurances that the project is currently in the concept stages and that further design and development will involve GGHPC. Moved by Dave Caldwell, seconded by Scott Glazebrook, to approve the letter. Approved unanimously. Letter is to be signed by Scott Glazebrook if Chris Blatt is out of town. Albert Sohikish of Metropolitan Wastewater was present and requested that a copy of the minutes relating to this item be sent to him once the minutes were approved. Copy of letter is at the end of these minutes.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

A community resident: Asked the committee’s advice. She lives near 30^th & Juniper and is concerned about the number of bars in the area (a new one is near opening and another proposed), and wondered what regulations govern liquor licenses. Dave Caldwell said that he thought no more liquor licenses were being issued in the area, on the advice of Police Dept. Vice unit. Frederick Ruffell suggested she check the Municipal Code as to density of liquor licenses per block. City Planner Bernie Turgeon said the City follows that code for zoning, and that the police and Alcoholic Beverage Commission also weigh in. Also mentioned in the discussion were alcohol related crimes (Police Officer Dawn Summers has been studying this in the area) and parking regulations. Scott Glazebrook thought that GGHPC would be involved if a variance to any existing regulation was requested. He noted that the City is encouraging commercial growth in that corridor. He said he would do some research on the issue.

SUBCOMMITEE REPORTS.

Membership. Members (4) are now needed. According to the updated bylaws, candidates for election in February must have attended two meetings prior to the February meeting. Frederick reported that two of his neighbors are interested. Advertising for members was discussed.

Parks. Recreation councils may merge.

Code Compliance. Nothing to report.

Pedestrian Master Plan Update. Members had received email about public meetings.

Transportation. Nothing to report.

Balboa Park Committee. Nothing to report.

Airport Noise Advisory. No report.

Historic. Nothing to report.

Secretary: Will forward to all an email regarding Advanced Development Services Workshop

Meeting adjourned at 8: 25 pm.

Marie Skillman, Secretary.

September 10 2008

From:

Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee

To:

City of San Diego Development Services Department

1222 First Avenue

San Diego California 92101

Re: 32nd Street / Huckleberry Canyon Long-term Sewer Maintenance Access Project

Based on the informational presentation made to our Committee on August 13 2008 and the action presentation made to the Land-use Subcommittee on August 27 2008, we understand that this maintenance access and sewer realignment project has the goal to reduce long-term regional (sewer main breaks) and local (maintenance access) impacts to and disruption of natural and native habitats and resources; however we feel further study is needed during the subsequent detailed design and engineering stages of the project to reduce short- and mid-term impacts of this project. It is with the understanding of our Committee’s continued involvement in subsequent design and implementation phases of this project that we recommend that the project proceed with the following conditions:

Sewer Line Realignment

1. The Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee is continually involved in all on-going and future planning, including detailed site and engineering analysis, for work to be done within the canyon.

2. Further study shall be completed at the Edgemont and Beech sewer line realignment to preserve existing mature trees that lend “community character”.

3. Short- and mid-term revegetation plans are implemented and successful.

Maintenance Access

1. The Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee is continually involved in all on-going and future planning, including detailed site and engineering analysis, for work to be done within the canyon.

2. Deletion of lower canyon parallel access paths proposed to reduce stream crossings; one stream crossing would be preferred to two separate permanent paths.

3. Change alignment of Edgemont Street and Beech Street sewer line realignment could consolidate two separate manholes and shorten proposed permanent access path.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments. We look forward to our continued involvement with this project.

Regards,

Chris Blatt, Chair, Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee

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Updated Roster as of 9/15/2008

BALDWIN, Richard
BLATT, Chris – chair
BURKE, Maureen
CAFFEY, Carole – treasurer
CALDWELL, Dave
BURGETT, Laurie
GLAZEBROOK, Scott
MARGOLIS, ANITA
RUFFELL, Frederick
SKILLMAN, David
SKILLMAN, Marie - secretary
VASCONCELLOS, Angela

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August 13, 2008 Minutes

Golden Hill planning minutes AUGUST 13, 2008

Called to order at 6.30

PRESENT: Richard Baldwin, Carole Caffey, Dave Caldwell, Laurie Burgett, Scott Glazebrook, Anita Margolis, Frederick Ruffell, Angela Vasconcellos ABSENT: Chris Blatt, Maureen Burke, David Skillman, Marie Skillman

Police report:

Biotech conference downtown was good

Comicon was also pretty good

La Raza convention was also good

Tagging should come to an end w. end of school holidays

Violent crime is a little up, but all the homicides have been sorted. Isolated events rather than gang driven

Question from the audience : Critical Mass, what is the status ?

A: Adults don’t have to wear helmets. The police are watching it but are loathe to interfere. Loosely monitored

Question from the Audience: Have you found the bomber from this morning?

A: Officer knows nothing about it

Report from district eight

-6 angles parking spots have been installed on 1200 block of 28^th st

-If you want angled parking plese call Yolanda, street needs to be 50’ or more wide

-30thand A, B and 26^th st speeding. Traffic is investigating the possibility of four way stops

-Don’t know if there are more trees available for street planting, but working on it

-Dave Suggested evaluation of 30^th and L and 30^th and Fern st for speeding evaluation

-Dave suggested icon for unsafe crossing on walkability study at Fern and Elm

Report from Susan Davis office

-Congresswoman is here

-Had a water forum

-Grants workshop is coming up

-Home foreclosure workshop is proposed

Question from the audience: What is the answer for the water

A: 20 gallon challenge (use only 20 gallons per day)

-Discussion on desalination v. reuse

Report form the Planner’s office

- Community plan update almost done, out to consultants. RFP request for proposal out for historic survey and facilitatior. Hoping to get it all done by Sept. Oct. January kickoff for update. Meeting scheduled for planning group chairs sept. 8^th

- City lights townhouses, hearing officer report available. Will email to Dave

Question from the audience: Is the urban forest in the update ?

A: Process has not been started, not sure. Interested parties will have the opportunity to take part. Should include a historic survey of trees

Public comment

Tertia Delgin: City has received FEMA funding for brush management in the canyons. Canyon people are apprehensive about this

Ashley Gardiner from the Women’s History Museum wanted to bring attention to it, also gave a plug for the upcoming suffrage ball a fundraiser for the WHM

Representative from the CDC MAD program (manager)

-Urban core contract signed

Urban core started this week on cleaning , including powerwashing sidewalks

Mon&Fri commercial areas, Tue Thur residential

Now have a supervisor, graffiti crew, cleaning crew, powerwashing crew.

Question from audience: Which streets will be powerwashed ?

A: Power washing will be done as needed

A tree trimmer will be hired through a RFP process

Q: Can MAD look after the greenway ?

A Landowners should be looking after the greenway. Needs to be looked at, not sure. Concreting suggested, decorative brick suggested. Helping homeowners keep it clean suggested

Q: Is there a certain time to contact MAD ?

A: 8-4 on weekdays

Q: Will they let homeowners know when tree trimming will occur ?

A: Will aim at a qualified tree trimmer, language will be added to give homeowners notification

A member of the audience also suggested that there should always be a person on any given crew who speaks English

-MAD is working on Golden Hill Banners, new trash receptacles and doggie poop bag dispensers

32^nd st Canyon sewer project report- Dirk Smith

Systems need to be maintained, for this access is needed. A lot of the required paths are already present, it will really be just formalizing the existing paths, as well as using the SDGE paths. Mitigation will be carried out offsite at both Lake Murray and San Diego river. Mitigation ratio depends on nature of disturbance, as determined by a biologist and reviewed by development services. Revegetation will be carried out with low growing plants and natives to protect from erosion.

Input from Tertia:

-Apprehensive about the project

-Dirk has helped address the issues

Question: will it go to Land use this month ?

A: Yes

Question: Why do you do offsite remediation? Is it due to cost ?

A: We want the site to be successful, this is easier offsite

A: discussion of policy for mitigation was discussed, as well as cities claim on canyons for such. Tertia will follow up on the cities claim on canyons for mitigation

The committee decided that the sewer stuff will come back to the full committee after landuse as an action item.

Tertia will forward letter about mitigation in the canyon to the committee.

Minutes for last month were unanimously accepted

Subcomittee reports

Landuse report

Nothing was reported

Membership and elections:

-Carlos has dropped out due to other commitments

-Need four more people, eleven is the lowest number possible

Comment from Bernie (planner) Will need public outreach for plan review, probably with a subcommittee from the planning group. Would be best to include a lot of different stakeholders

Parks:

Maureen not present

Transportation:

3^rd public workshop for downtown planning. The downtown parking is at 70-100% utilization, 85% off street. By 2015 there will be a small morning deficit, some in evening. Encourage off street parking at night. Universal valet has been proposed. Someone will park your car for you after you arrive downtown.

Balboa park :

Nothing to report

Historic:

The south park historic group has been contacted. They would like to do a presentation

Meeting was adjourned

Richard Baldwin, acting secretary.

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April 9, 2008 Minutes

GREATER GOLDEN HILL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINTUES: APRIL 9, 2008

Meeting held at Balboa Park Golf Course Clubhouse – Golf Course Drive

Call to order: Christ Blatt called to order at 6:32 pm.

Agenda had been posted earlier. Copies were available.

Members present: Chris Blatt, Richard Baldwin, Maureen Burke, Carole Caffey, Dave Caldwell, Scott Glazebrook, Carlos Legerrette, Anita Margolis, Frederick Ruffell, David Skillman, Marie Skillman, Angel Vasconcellos. Absent: Laurie Burgett.

City Planning Department. Bernie Turgen. Question was raised about the plans for “Gala Foods” at 30^th& Grape Street. A member of the audience stated that escrow is set to close on the property on June 1, and that it was possible that at 24-hour drug store and a “Fresh & Easy” market are planned for the site. David Skillman reported hearing on the news that “Fresh & Easy” announced a pause in beginning new stores. Neither Bernie nor the committee had received any information about the project.

Community Police Officer John Graham. Reminded the committee that the Captain’s Advisory group meets at 25^th & Imperial at 5:30 pm. In response to a question, he stated that the Lomas gang is not gone. He recommended that committee or community members take pictures of graffiti or other evidence of gang activities and send them to Art Petrea, the officer in charge of keeping files of such materials. These archives can be used in possible prosecutions. Questions were raised about weapons activity at 33^rd & E Street, and an incident in the alley at 31^st Street between A & B Streets. Officer Graham said that penalties for not cleaning up graffiti on private property are handled by Code Compliance. 14–day letters are sent to property owners. He passed out pamphlets on “Reporting Disorder & Other Problems”. This can be downloaded from city website.

District 3. Jeffrey Tom. Discussed the graffiti abatement program. The hotline telephone number is 619-525-8522. Free paint and brushes are available by calling 619-527-3431. Toni Atkins’ last State of the District speech will be given on April 24. Announced that the budget process, including 13 meetings, has begun. Passed out copies of April issue of “The Toni Times”.

District 8, Mayor, 76^th Assembly District, 53^rd Congressional District: no reports

Approval of Minutes. The minutes of the March meeting had just been distributed on April 9 and most committee members had not had the chance to review them. It was decided not to ask for approval until next month.

Public Comment. None.

Information Items:

Clean, Green and Safe (MAD) Advisory Board. Will be holding a meeting at the Golf Course Clubhouse on April 14 at 6:00 pm regarding the budget for 2008-2009. Regular meeting is April 21 at 6:30 pm.

Housing Commission. Victoria Joes presented copies of the Annual Action Plan for FY09 to each committee member. This action plan is the basis for Commission applications for funds from HUD. Victoria pointed out that there is a substantial amendment in the plan relating to Community Development Block Grant funding. Such requests must now be for $25,000 or more. This is a result of input from HUD monitors. The monitors said that administrative costs were too high on smaller projects, unless they are a one-time action or can be completed in one funding cycle. The last day for comments is May 4; the plan goes before the City Council on May 5. She urged anyone with comments to direct them to her by telephone, letter or fax. Comments should state what specific project or objective they relate to.

Land Use Subcommittee.

Information Item: Dave Caldwell and Scott Glazebrook reported that property managers from 1503 30^th Street/ 3006 Beech (Permits #1 PTS 121366 #2 PTS 129408 #3 PTS 141955) would be making another presentation to the subcommittee. Bernie Turgen from Planning Department is going to follow-up on the permits for that project. Dave asked Bernie to remind the Planning Department staff that this committee should see all plans for projects within the PDO.

ACTION ITEMS:

Land Use Subcommittee:

Consent Agenda: The following 4 items were approved unanimously: (1) 1625 Felton Street PTS 128529 (2) 2448 A Street PTS127090 (3) 27^th & F Streets PTS 132506 (4) 1714 Dale Street – outside PDO.

Letter from City: A letter was received from the city in response to our letter last month regarding tree planting and Tershia d’Elgin.

SUBCOMMITTEE AND AD-HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

Membership & Elections. (Meets as needed) Angela Vasconcellos reported that 2 members are still needed to have a full committee. Committee assignments were discussed. Frederick Ruffell asked that each committee describe what they do and when they meet. The secretary will distribute a list of meeting dates/times. Carlos Legerrette will make name cards for members to use at the meetings.

Parks. (Meets last Wednesday of odd numbered months, 6 pm, Golf Course Clubhouse) Maureen Burke. Talked about community garden.

Code Compliance. (Meets last Wednesday of odd numbered months, Golf Course Clubhouse, meetings not open to public) Chris Blatt. Committee works with compliance officer Lewis Dennis on compliance issues that have been identified.

Transportation. (Will be meeting quarterly, no set day at this time) Scott Glazebrook.

Balboa Park Committee. Laurie Burgett was absent.

Airport Noise Advisory. (An advisory committee to the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority meets third Thursday of odd numbered months at 5:30 pm at the Commuter Terminal) Carole Caffey is this committee’s representative now; Dave Caldwell held the position previously.

Historic. (Does not have regularly scheduled meetings at this time) Angela Vasconcellos said she is now getting mailings from the City about historic reviews in the area. Richard Baldwin passed around a flyer he had received about the public meeting scheduled on April 18, 2 pm at City Hall regarding changes to the Historic Review process. Marie Skillman will attend the meeting and report back to the committee.

OTHER DISCUSSION.

Marie Skillman asked when the Community Plan Update process would begin, and whether this committee would have a representative in the process. Bernie Turgen said the process would begin in July, after the City budget is approved.

New members asked about documents for the current Community Plan and Planned District Ordinance. These are available on the City website. Zoning is in Chapter 14. The PDO is in Chapter 15.

Marie Skillman offered to be the committee secretary for the coming year. The committee approved this unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm.

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March 12, 2008 minutes

Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee: Minutes: March 12, 2008

Meeting held @ Balboa Park Golf Course Clubhouse- Golf Course Drive

Call to order: Chris Blatt called to order @ 6:30pm.

January Minutes: Approved (Chris Blatt, Richard Barrera, David Skillman, Angela Vasconcellos, Dave Caldwell, Laurie Burgett, Carlos Legerrette, Scott Glazebrook. Opposed (none), Abstained: Maureen Burke, Carole Caffey

February Minutes: Unanimous approval.

Elections:

-Angela Vasconcellos gave an overview of the election process and eligibility requirements for the committee, and she asked if there were any write-in candidates to be added to the ballot (there were none). Those up for election (and re-election) were asked to say a few words. Richard, Maureen, Anita, David, and Maurice briefly introduced themselves. Angela and Laurie Burgett passed out ballots.

Community Police Officer:

-John Grisham, @ the request of a citizen @ the last meeting, checked out 2673 C St. No formal complaints have been made about the property, and there were no code enforcement concerns. He reminded us to keep an explicit log if we see or suspect disruptive and/or illegal activity. Get license plates w/ dates & times. Digital photos are helpful, too. While there must be criminal activity for the police to take immediate action, they can always run plates to see if a car was stolen and/or owned by a parolee. Civil court remains an option. Leo Wilson (chair of the CPC & Uptown Planning Committee) founded a program called Safe Streets to help citizens w/ problematic neighbors. He took a fellow condo owner to court for selling drugs and successfully forced the dealer out of the complex.

-Captain’s Advisory Committee will be meeting March 25^th @ 25^th & Imperial @ 5:30pm. Beat officers are rotated every 3 (4?) months. If you want to be promoted as a cop, you don’t stay in 1 position for more than 2 years.

-New Lieutenant: Dawn Summers introduced herself. The best way to reach her is by phone. Her # is: 619-744-9502. Her headquarters is @ 2501 Imperial (had been 1401 Broadway).

District 3:

-Jeffery Tom for Toni Atkins office. Passed out a newsletter. Announced the 95’ pole @ Switzer Canyon is (finally) gone. District 3’s undergrounding is done, and they are now working on taking down additional poles. District 8 is in the process, but they need a lot more easements. Carole Caffey asked if they have done any emissions measurements since undergrounding, esp. near Albert Einstein. He said it was much better but didn’t have any solid #s.

District 8:

-Diana Jurado-Sainz for Ben Hueso’s office. A middle school girl was followed/ harassed on her way to school, so they’re working on getting addt’l volunteer patrols in the area. Contact Annie Anderson (619-446-1016) if you’re interested.

-Community cleanup- Saturday, March 15^th from 7am – 3pm. 1920 E. Street. There will be 2 large bins (so bring your big stuff). No oil or batteries.

-Lights out? Give them a call. They’re working w/ the streets division to get repaired/ replaced promptly.

-Street sweeping: To address the needs of residents, some areas are now 10am-1pm. 28^th & 25^th switched back to 7am to accommodate commercial interests.

-Getting married! Diana is getting married & will be gone in August. Congratulations all around.

-GGHCDC Mad- contract now completed & in docket office. Should be on city council docket w/in next 2 weeks. Once approved, MAD will be able to start contracting.

City Planner’s Report:

-Miles Pomeroy. City approved the general plan on 3/10/08 (8 years in the making).

-Annual COW May 17^th- required for new committee members and encouraged for all others. Metropolitan Waste Water Facility 9192 Topaz Way (1/2 day).

-Swan song: After 4 years of working w/ our committee, Miles is moving on to bigger & better things. Dave stood up and formally thanked Miles for his professionalism, hard work, and sound guidance. Everyone concurred, and Miles was given a big round of applause.

-Bernie Tergen (1 of Mile’s 2 replacements) was introduced. Bernie’s been w/ the department since the early 90s, and he’s also a senior planner. (Marlin Paghenitan, not present) will also be working w/ us. They’re both involved w/ our community plan update (they’re clustering 3 together), and it is a priority. They’re seeking funding now and plan on using consultants in addition to city staff. (Budget appropriations will be in July).

CPC Update:

-Chris Blatt announced the San Diego Taxpayers Association is soliciting nominees for their Golden Fleece Awards. Must submit them by April 4^th.

MAD update:

-David Skillman: MAD will be putting up banners soon. Carole asked why trinkets were getting priority over staples. In MAD, money was earmarked specifically for them, & it was an easy place to start. There was a lot of discussion about the impact the MAD will have on city services. Jeffery Tom said they are supposed to supplement, not supplant, our basic services. He offered to help facilitate a discussion to help clarify this issue and will report back in April. It was suggested that the CDC and/ or MAD give a presentation to help clear up the confusion. The MAD committee meets every 3^rd Monday @ the Golf Course.

CDC’s MOU w/ GH Community Garden:

-Rosemary Downing was out of town & unable to attend.

City Council District 3 Candidates:

-Will appear @ a forum Mon, April 7^th for questions & to present their platforms @ Christ United Church (on Fir between 30^th & Fern).

Land Use:

-Information only items: the 27^th & F project is a few months away from presenting, and the concept for the 30^th & Broadway site was shown @ the last Land Use meeting.

Action Items:

-Address on consent agenda item 3 was improperly noticed, and it was pulled from the consent agenda and rescheduled for April’s meeting.

-Consent agenda approved. Unanimous.

Public Comment:

-Matt Thomas (1 of 2 partners): Info update from Alchemy Restaurant. They had a fire but are back on track. All of their permits have gone thru. Dave (and others) think project should have come before us for review (exterior elevations/ materials/ offsetting planes), and he’d heard some historical aspects had been stripped. Matt offered to come back in April & discuss restaurant plans again. Dave wanted the project # & project manager’s name for follow up. Universal Boot Shop owns the building. Miles will check status & see if this project is in their system (1503 30^th St). Mile’s best guess was that is was a ministerial process, but Dave wondered how that would apply to a project built from the ground up. Per David, 3006 Beech St. is the county assessment # for the same property.

-Tershia d’Elgin: Tershia discussed the letter she’d asked us to endorse/ send to the San Diego Unified School District re: tree maintenance & re-planting in the 32^nd Street Canyon, and asked us (if approved) to send it to Tony Rasso w/ a cc to the city. Angela wanted to know if the wall the SDUSD constructed on the site had been part of the environmental review. Tershia explained that the school district didn’t have the design done during the review, but they had told the community they would work w/ the existing topography. The wall, therefore, was a surprise. Tershia read the letter, and it was unanimously approved.

Elections:

-Everyone was elected & seated! (New members: Frederick Ruffell, Anita Margolis, and Marie Skillman. Re-elected: Richard Baldwin, Maureen Burke, and David Skillman).

Parks:

-No report

Code Compliance:

-No report

Balboa Park Committee:

-Laurie Burgett: They’re having their 1^st public meeting on a governance model proposed in a massive, recently released report. It’s available on the Balboa Park website, as well as City TV.

-There may have been some trees taken down in the park. Laurie will investigate & report back. The park is removing non-native and sick flora from the 28^th Street area & Golden Hill Park. Tim (from the audience) said park & rec hired CCC to do some of the work. They’re going to start planting some good sized oak and another native tree next week. Will they irrigate? Not sure. Irrigation is set up.

Airport Noise:

-Next meeting: March 20^th

Historic:

-No info available yet per Angela.

Meeting adjourned.

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June 13, 2007 Minutes

GREATER GOLDEN HILL MINUTES

JUNE 13, 2007

Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee

Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 13,2007

Golden Hill Golf Course Clubhouse

Present: Chair Chris Blatt; Steve Stratman; Dave Caldwell; Richard Baldwin;

; Carlos LeGerrette; ; Nora Vargas; John McWilliams; Scott Glazebrook,

Angela Vasconcellos, Laurie Burgett, Maureen Burke, Richard Barerra and Dana

Shutt-Mendibles

Chair Blatt called the meeting to order at approximately 6:34 pm.

Treasurers Report: no report.

Community Police Report: John Graham reported a few shootings to

neighborhoods south of us-all gang related. Discussed graffiti complaints

officer left about a month ago and has not been replaced.

Advised community members to take photos and get a police report. Discussed

recent arrest of STUE-sentenced to 200 hours of community service to paint

out previous graffiti. Reports of homeless persons going through trash.

There are currently two officers assigned to respond to homeless issues.

Clean ups of vagrant areas are being cleaned up. A community member asked

to discuss psychology of graffiti. Officer Graham indicated that there are

generally 3 categories: taggers, compulsive behavior and gangs. Advised

community to continue to tag photos-the larger the area-the bigger the crime

it becomes.

District 3-Steve Hill: The Council passed a new budget this week. Budget

cuts have not reduced library hours and the book budget has not been

reduced. 4 neighborhood code compliance officers have been re-instated. They

have 33 million budgeted on street repair and storm drain maintenance. He

will have a more comprehensive break down next month. Advised that the MAD

proposal has been unanimously approved to go to ballot. Council member had

recuse herself as she lives in Golden Hill.

District 8-Diana Juardo-Sainz: No report.

76th Assembly District-Eddie Meyer: No report.

53rd Congressional District-Ricardo Flores: amendment to Armed Services bill

is being addressed. Updates to enforcement of toll roads in San Onofre.

Congresswoman working on updates on hate crime enforcement. Her office does

not feel strong enough protection. Should be stronger at local levels-not

just federal. The Preuss School was names one of the top 10 schools in

nation. She is working on a bill with Dept of Education for a 100 million

dollar mentoring program.

Mayor:-Tanya Duggan: No report.

Ron Roberts Office:-no one present.

City Planners Report-Myles Pomeroy: COW is scheduled for June 23rd.

Workshop on planning committee operations is set for July 26th. Advised that

600-24 council policy is being revised. The updated shells have been emailed

to the chairs of the groups. By laws update due in November to bring our

bylaws into updated Council policy. If group deviates from shell-it must be

approved and must be submitted by September.

Approval of Minutes-May 2007:-A motion was made to approve the minutes and

was approved with no opposed and one abstention.

Public Comment (non-agenda items):-

Sheila Hardin (CCDC): Reported that CCDC received an award for their

downtown community plan. They produced 14,800 housing units of which 2,650

were affordable. This amount is more then any other amount in the County.

This created more then 60,000 jobs.

Reported that the City Works at the ends of B Street is part of their long

range plans for 8 new parks.

Community member Tersha provided update on 32nd street canyon task force.

Also requested that committee take no formal action at the proposed project

at 2864 C Street because there are wetlands located there.

Community member gave a presentation on the property that was recently

purchased of three buildings at Ivy and 30th street. They have plans to

restore them and put in new electrical and bring buildings back to original

condition to be used for commercial space.

Community member Jerry Gray lead a discussion on graffiti in her area of

community. Steve from District 3 offered to provide assistance.

Mac updated group on upcoming South Park Old House Fair set for June 16.

Bulletin passed around with date of Golden Hill Paint Out being set for June

20.

Golden Hill Plan Update-Myles Pomeroy

Provided a handout and lead discussion on proposed cluster with Golden Hill,

Uptown and North Park. There has been some pressure to get moving on Uptown

and it would be more economical and make sense to include Golden Hill at

same time due to studies that need to be done that are impacted by our area.

Each community will still have their own plan and planning office sees

Golden Hill as an area of stability. The planners need to re-examine land

use designations in relation to current community goals, to strengthen and

enhance historic districts and canyons, as well as preservation. Need to

evaluate if the plan from 1989 still represents the community goals? The PDO

is important because it implements the community plan and vision. The city

intends to translate the PDO into land development code. Indicated that the

current PDO will be in place until the planning committee is satisfied. Cost

of update estimated at $2.4 million dollars. Would like to begin next winter

2008-2010. Discussion with committee members of their concerns about

becoming part of a cluster and how that would affect our area current

requirement for developers to come before our committee prior to starting

projects. Myles discussed that each area would have a separate and distinct

community plan for each area and the zones used here would not necessarily

be used in North Park or Uptown.

Kathryn from GGHCDC spoke and advised committee that she believes it should

be supportive because currently not all of Golden Hill is in the PDO and the

land development can get zoning in effect.

GGHCDC MAD Update: Kathryn and Mitch Burner reported that the surveys have

been acted on by the Council who chose to initiate the ballot process. It is

a 45 day period and ballots should be received by home owners with in next

few days. They will be printed by city. The second Council meeting is July

30 and the public hearing. Single Family Residences are going to be between

$6-7 per month. They received 685 total surveys which is 23-24% of total

parcels. 75% voted yes, 25% no and a small percent-3% unsure. Discussion the

committee would be made up of public not private members who are elected

along with one CDC board member. Total budget of $488,000 annually-15 % is

an administration budget and can not have more then 25% in reserve or they

have to stop charging. It would come as part of your property tax bill. Cost

increases are done by the city oversight committee and if they are to be

more then 5% or it would have go to a vote.

Action Items:

Open Space-Steve provided a list of areas in Golden Hill that are affected.

Mac will evaluate to make all in our community are included.

Old House Fair Signups were still needed and Nora passed around a sign up

sheet.

Airport Noise: No Report

Land Use: No action taken at last meeting.

2759-67 B townhouses-new architect on project-no application has been

presented as of yet.

2424 Broadway-recommendations made for modifications that land use would be

able to support.

2864 C Street-action several months ago-still recommendations that they find

more parking spaces. Vote still stands to recommend project wit the

stipulations previously made and that committee voted on.

3392-94 C Street-small house addition to lot.

Parks and Rec: No Report.

Steve presented his recommendations that he wanted the committee to endorse

with options for the Draft General Plan that included increasing the parking

management fees and hours in community to increase community revenue. There

were some objections from committee members on the issue of charging fees to

residents who do not have off street parking options available to them. The

proposal was amended to read that it should provide consideration for

residents need for adequate and affordable parking. This issue was voted on

and passed 9 in favor and 3 opposed.

Historical: No report.

Membership and Elections-No report.

Code Compliance-No report.

Balboa Park: No report.

The meeting was adjourned by Chair Blatt at approximately 8:50 PM

Respectfully submitted.

Dana Shutt-Mendibles, recording secretary.

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March 13, 2007 MInutes

Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee

Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 14,2007

Balboa Park Golf Curse Clubhouse

Present: Chair Chris Blatt; Marc Kratzschmar; Steve Stratman; Dave Caldwell;

Richard Baldwin; Carole Caffey; Patricia Shields; ; Nora Vargas; John

McWilliams; Rob Leach; Scott Glazebrook, and Dana Shutt-Mendibles

Chair Blatt called the meeting to order at approximately 6:30 pm.

Treasurers Report: $67.43 in account.

Community Police Report: Two community officers were in attendance for the

meeting. They referred the community to Ben Hueso’s office for graffiti. A

crew will be out to clean up in approximately a 3 day turn-around. Reported

increase in graffiti activity as two rival gangs in area are feuding.

Encouraged residents to contact police if they have a moniker on their

property. Police will come out and make a crime report. Reported a gang

related stabbing at 30th and Juniper. A homicide occurred in January at 30th

and A streets. They believe they have an ID on the suspect, but no arrest as

of yet. Reported that staffing for police department is an issue currently.

Advised of code compliance citations that have recently been issued to an

apartment building on B Street. The next Neighborhood Advisory Meeting will

occur on 3/27/2007.

District 3-Steve Hill: The proposed sewer rate increases have been passed by

Council. The water district has offered to come to meeting for another

presentation if requested by committee. Encouraged residents to contact him

with any questions or concerns directly at his office.

District 8-Diana Juardo-Sainz: A community cleanup is scheduled at the

Japanese Community Christian Church. No hazardous waste, paint or electronic

equipment will be accepted. The district does have a community partner that

will pickup electronic equipment. There is a memo in process about a

comprehensive community parking evaluation for all of Golden Hill…not just a

street by street evaluation as has occurred in the past. There is also a

study under way to change times of scheduled street sweeping and to address

long term red curb painting. The Graffiti Paint Out for Golden Hill is

scheduled for June 20th. The paint and supplies will be provided for this

one day event. Her office has a goal of 24-72 hour turn around on reports of

graffiti cover up reported to them. Their office has been involved in sting

operations in the district that have turned up over 30 arrests.

76th Assembly District-Eddie Meyer: Reported on upcoming Neighborhood Watch

Program Events. Also advised of upcoming community events including a

community clean up in Mission Bay Park, an Electronic Waste Fair on 4/21/07

and a Community Health Fair on 5/12/07. Provided an update on “Crash” house

research. He has sent an email to the Deputy Director for state

certification who has indicated willingness to help answer our questions. He

wants to work with planning committee to gather questions from community

that he can then forward on to this contact.

53rd Congressional District-Ricardo Flores: Congresswoman will be in town

for a Neighborhood Day in Hillcrest. She is currently working on a bill

regarding Veteran’s eligibility for home loans. There has been a proposal

from the Post Office to increase postage stamps by three cents. There is a

stamp being considered that will have a life time value. Referred residents

to post office web site for more information.

Mayor:-Tanya Duggan: Indicated that she is a new representative for Mayor.

She works in District 7,8 and parts of 2. There is currently no rep assigned

to District 3. There had previously only been one community rep for all of

city and her position was recently added. Committee members encouraged Tanya

to attend more meetings and voiced a concern that planning groups had been

ignored previously. Tanya indicated that Mayor feels it is important to

preserve the historic aspects of our district. She also indicated that Mayor

has indicated one of his goals is to introduce himself to community and

wants a good working relationship with the planning committees. She

encouraged community to attend the Community Dialogue planned for 3/28/07.

Ron Roberts Office:-no one present.

Presentation By GGHCDC: Handouts and outline provided about a proposed

maintenance assessment (MAD) for district. Outlined surveys that had

recently been sent to homeowners to receive input about whether or not

community members would support and how they would like it governed. It is

required that a favorable rate of 30% be obtained in order to consider

additional research. If 30% received then the city’s assessment engineer

will evaluate the cost of the plan to each individual based on the assessed

value each individual property owner would receive from the plan. A map was

provided that showed the covered areas and which areas would have more

intensity of services and the most frequency. The purpose presented was to

fund services for the community and property owners that can not be provided

by the city. The GGHCDC proposes to elect an entity to over see the handling

and would be a separate committee. A full presentation is to be presented

to community at the April meeting. The surveys are due in by April 15,2007.

City Planner’s Report-Myles Pomeroy: At CPC last month the City Attorney

attended. A sub-committee has been formed to strengthen the indemnification

ordinance in case of lawsuit. More details are to come. The next COW for

new members of planning committees will be late April. Myles will send out a

email with updated information.

ELECTIONS

8 Seats were available. 10 candidates ran for positions. Each candidate

given 2 minutes to tell community and current members why they would like to

be considered for a seat. The members elected into office: Chris Blatt,

Dave Caldwell, Scott Glazebrook, Marc Kratzschmar, Carlos LeGerrette, Angela

Vasconcellos, Dana Shutt-Mendibles, and Laurie Burgett. 39 ballots were

collected.

Public Comment (non-agenda items):-

Sheila Hardin (CCDC): Discussed new projects in the works for parks,

waterfront, Navy Broadway Complex, Tweet Street Park. A bridge is going to

be built to connect downtown to Balboa Park across 163 freeway. Asked for

community feedback on issues that are important to them? Among responses

were parking, homeless people, concentration of weekly/monthly living

facilities,

number of sex offenders ending up in Downtown region when released,

affordable eating establishment, requests for more open discussions about

status of Navy Broadway project and more residence oriented businesses in

the Gaslamp area.

Hal Tyvoll: Presented a memo to the committee and discussed his concerns

about the proposed assessment district. He outlined the municipal codes,

the areas of the California constitution and Prop 218 to highlight his

concerns.

Approval of Minutes-March 2007:-A motion was made to approve the minutes and

was approved with no opposed and one abstention.

Action Items:

Open Space-no report

Property on C Street in 32nd street canyon: Marc read the letter he had

prepared to request that since the school district wishes to sell their

land, consideration should be taken by the Mayor to obtain this land due to

the importance this area has to the community. A vote was taken and all

were in favor of the letter being sent. Committee then discussed that 32nd

street canyon is not a formal name or place but is an area that also

contains streets and lots that are privately owned parcels

Parks Report: Mac led a discussion about the difference between Designated

and Dedicated open space. He is concerned about the Councils intention to

keep open space designated as such. None of the 32nd street canyon is

currently “dedicated”. Steve Hill from District 3 indicated that there is a

proposed bill (SB373) being presented by Christine Kehoe that would move all

“designated” land to become “dedicated”. This would move all city owned

lane to the state.

Committee will draft a letter to supporting this motion. Committee

questioned if this change will have any effect on eminent domain issues with

school district.

Balboa Park: Laurie gave a report on the surge in homeless in the canyons

and parks. The city has been cutting down more weeds and bushes in park and

Golden Hill park to help. A question came up about a new parking structure

for 200 vehicles. Laurie has not heard an update on this and will look into.

Discussion about status of turning city maintenance yard into overflow

parking for the zoo. The CCDC would like to be involved in updating this

area and possibly turning it into park area. Steve Hill indicated that the

CCDC has money in their budget to improve this area but the city would need

to be able to move what is currently there. Dave discussed moving the yard

to the Chollas Creek facility. Laurie indicates there are sophisticated

problems in moving the computer systems currently located in the maintenance

yard. The city centennial is 2015 and is the goal for something to be done

in time for this. Some estimates are that it would take over 37 million

dollars to move the facility and this is not part of the city budget.

Laurie also discussed a study in process to turn over the running of Balboa

park to a private entity due to city’s problems running it.

Historic: Mac advised that there are currently 4 houses up for historical

designation in our area. The hearing will be later in the month.

The meeting was adjourned by Chair Blatt at approximately 8:40PM.

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GREATER GOLDEN HILL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES: June 11, 2008

Meeting held at Balboa Park Golf Course Clubhouse – Golf Course Drive

Call to order: Chair Chris Blatt called to order at 6:31 pm.

Agenda had been posted earlier. Copies were available.

Members present: Richard Baldwin, Chris Blatt, Laurie Burgett, Carole Caffey, Dave Caldwell, David Skillman, Marie Skillman, Frederick Ruffell, Angela Vasconcellos Absent: Maureen Burke, Scott Glazebrook, Carlos Legerrette, Anita Margolis

Marie Skillman requested a change to the agenda, to approve May meeting minutes not March and April minutes, as printed in the agenda.

City Council District 3. Jeffrey Tom. City Council vetoed Mayor’s proposal to cut jobs in parks and recreation and library staff, but Mayor may override Thanked Blatt, David Skillman and Marie Skillman for attending dedication ceremony for the underground transmission line. Discussed poles that have not yet been removed. Asked everyone to notice the mural on southwest corner of 30^th & Juniper, a project of property owner, South Park Action Council, District 3 office and several individuals. Discussed a list of poles that still need to be removed; some are metal and others wooden. Carole Caffey asked about broken light fixtures where repair or maintenance was promised a few months ago in the circle at the 25^th Street Park. Laurie Burgett thanked everyone who had worked to get the undergrounding accomplished.

City Council District 8. Diana Jurado-Sainz. Reported actions relating to Code Compliance: (1) Skeleton building on F Street is coming down (2) Councilman is working on a remodeling ordinance that would address “perennial remodels” (3) DART/police activity at 1250 25^th Street where a nuisance renter was evicted. The absentee owner is doing some renovation work, with progress reports required every 30 days (4) Edgemont property that had burned in an arson fire also involved loan issues. The final lender is working with City and demolition is in progress. Dave Caldwell thanked Diana for working with Code Compliance on all of these issues. He asked about 2693 C Street, which has long been vacant. Diana reminded the committee that if a property is locked and secured, no ordinance requires that projects be completed or updated. Referring to the ordinance Councilman Hueso is working on (Item 2), it is going before the City Land Use committee this month if the appropriate language can be settled upon. Regarding City Budget, Councilman Hueso has found separate funding to backup any pool and park staffing hours cut in District 8.

53^rd Congressional District. Kathryn Fortner. Distributed copies of the June issue of Davis Dispatch. Representative Davis is working on increasing unemployment benefits; the legislation is to be voted on in the coming week. Representative Davis is in favor of tying troop withdrawals with Iraq war funding. Representative Davis will be hosting local meetings over the summer.

City Planning Department. Bernie Turgeon. A consultant has yet to be hired for Community Plan Update process. This person will be coordinating with community planning committees and holding public workshops, focusing on corridors, urban design and historic surveys. No dates have yet been announced for the stakeholder meetings. Chairs of planning committees are asked to meet with Bill Anderson, Operating Officer and Executive Director of City Planning and Development on June 18 at an Action Plan Workshop.

Community Police Officer, Mayor, 76^th Assembly District: no reports

Approval of Minutes. Approval of May meeting minutes was tabled until July meeting due to correction requested to agenda. Action items cannot be changed at the meeting (Brown Act)

PUBLIC COMMENT.

CCDC. Sheila Hardin. CCDC offices are moving to 401 B Street (Wells Fargo Building) on June 20. The Downtown Information Center is moving to Horton Plaza in August. There will be no downtown bus tours in July due to the move. A workshop about downtown parking will be held on July 24. A needs assessment for downtown parks is in progress. Workshops will be held relating to an East Village dog park, lighting, etc.

Jerry Ray, a community member. Presented graffiti photos of Alchemy and Kemp Pharmacy/Mobility Center. She reported that Sonic Arts center had been vandalized and it appeared that the burglars had been closely monitoring the business in advance. Plumaria were destroyed at her home near Beech and Dale, which the police have classified as grand theft.

Friends of Einstein School. Carole Caffey. Reported that the school is being repainted. A fundraising event on June 6 netted $60,000 for the school, which they hope to use to install turf on a vacant lot. Noted that underground power lines have made all classrooms safe to use.

Tinto. Susan Prise and Wendy Lee. Have applied for a liquor license for the wine bar that they plan to open by November at 219 30^th Street (in the middle building that Shapery is remodeling between Fern and 30^th south of Ivy.)

Ray Pennisi, host of gghpc.blogspot.com. If committee members want to make postings on the blog, he can add them to a list of those approved post. Mentioned that committee minutes have not been posted for some time. Marie Skillman will be in contact with him about correcting this.

INFORMATION ITEMS:

Chairs Report/Mail. Chris Blatt distributed mail to subcommittee chairs.

Clean, Green and Safe (MAD) Advisory Board. David Skillman reported that at the MAD Oversight Board is meeting on June 16 at 6:30 at the Golf Course Clubhouse. The Board will be meeting with Rosemary Downing of CDC, Luis Ojeda and Scott Kessler of the City, and newly hired MAD program manager Alia Kanani to try to iron out the responsibilities and relationship between CDC and Oversight. Projects are underway including street banners and trash pickup. A temporary employee was hired for the month of June to survey the amount of cleanup work, graffiti removal, etc. required in the district in advance of contracting for these services. News about the MAD can be found on the CDC website goldenhillcdc.org under “Clean Green & Safe” or at ghcgs.org.

Police Officer’s CPC Meeting will be July 22 at their station at 25^th and Imperial.

Old House Fair. Will be held on June 21 at 30^th & Beech. The committee was offered a booth but decided instead to have flyers with dates and location of meetings and subcommittee meetings available at CDC booth. Marie Skillman will make up the flyer, which will also make a request for participation. Ray Pennisi said that 12 more docents are needed for the home tours. There are 2 shifts, those interested can contact Ray or call Maureen at Studio Maureen.

Metropolitan Wastewater Department. Albert Sohikish asked committee members to fill out comment sheets stating whether they concur with the staff recommendations for Chocolate Canyon. Keith Pillati, representing a canyon group in the area, spoke and said his group had reviewed the project and supported the recommendations. There were no further questions.

Pedestrian Master Plan Update. City Traffic Engineer Maureen Gardiner presented information about the Pedestrian Master Plan. In Phase I of the Plan, they made a report that indicated high needs areas in the city. In Phase II and III they will be doing an inventory of the community to locate pedestrian deficiencies and addressing solutions. Dave Caldwell asked about getting a traffic count on Golf Course Drive relating to the need for a pedestrian path. Ray Pellisi asked if the report incorporated information from the District 3 Sidewalk Study. Sheri Ryan, the project manager, said that the Phase I report named Greater Golden Hill as a high needs area, which is why the neighborhood is being visited to identify deficiencies. A community audit tool (see map information below) was developed to allow the community to help them look for these five types of deficiencies: (1) unsafe crossings (2) sidewalk gaps (3) missing curb ramps (4) obstructed sidewalks (5) poor walkability. She handed out maps that can be filled out and returned to them, indicating location of any of the 5 items. After the inventory and community audit are completed, priorities will be set. There will be a workshop on November 18. Both Gardiner and Ryan stressed that they are looking at making pedestrian improvements, not handling sidewalk maintenance issues. Barriers to pedestrian traffic are being looked at. Several people brought up making maintenance contingent on improvements.

Land Use Subcommittee. Dave Caldwell reported that there were no updates on “Alchemy” (Permits #1 PTS 121366 #2 PTS 129408 #3 PTS 141955) or the Solar Hibay Garage (PT126503). Chris Blatt reported that the original project at Gala Foods is cancelled as the result of a lawsuit. A second buyer is in the due diligence process. Dave Caldwell had just received information about a project at 26^th & C Street where an upgraded pole and underground cell site will be going in. He also had a received an item about a sewer project in the 32^nd Street/Huckleberry Canyon. These two items will be on the agenda at the Land Use Subcommittee meeting on June 25.

ACTION ITEMS:

Metropolitan Waste Water. Laurie Burgett made a motion that the committee accepts the city’s preferred alternative of partial redirection in Chocolate Canyon. Angela Vasconcellos seconded. Voting in favor: Richard Baldwin, Laurie Burgett, Dave Caldwell, David Skillman, Marie Skillman, Frederick Ruffell, Angela Vasconcellos. Voting against: none. Abstaining: Chris Blatt, Carole Caffey

SUBCOMMITTEE AND AD-HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

Membership & Elections. Angela Vasconcellos reported that the committee still has 2 vacancies.

Parks. Maureen Burke was absent.

Code Compliance. Nothing to report.

Transportation. Scott Glazebrook was absent.

Balboa Park Committee. Laurie Burgett reported that 45 trees had been planted in Golden Hill and Grape Street parks. There is a meeting June 18 at 5:30 at the War Memorial Building regarding governance models for Balboa Park. Among those under consideration are Joint Powers Authority and the Park District Model. On July 24 there will be another meeting about Balboa Park, this one focusing on Leases & City Assets.

Airport Noise Advisory. Carole Caffey had attended the latest meeting. They are setting up a tour for advisory members to learn more about the Quieter Home Project.

Historic. Angela Vasconcellos had received notices of 3 properties applications for historic designation: 2851 Ivy, 1846 Granada and 2914 Dale Street.

Meeting adjourned at 8:06 pm.

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May 14, 2008 Minutes

GREATER GOLDEN HILL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES: MAY 14, 2008

Meeting held at Balboa Park Golf Course Clubhouse – Golf Course Drive

Call to order: Chair Chris Blatt was absent. David Skillman called to order at 6:33 pm.

Agenda had been posted earlier. Copies were available.

Members present: Maureen Burke, Dave Caldwell, Scott Glazebrook, Carlos Legerrette, Anita Margolis, David Skillman, Marie Skillman, Angela Vasconcellos, Laurie Burgett. Frederick Ruffell arrived at 6:50 pm Absent: Chris Blatt, Carole Caffey, Richard Baldwin

Community Police Officers John Graham and Dawn Summers. Reported that there had been a robbery at Fern Market (corner of Elm and Fern) on May 13, $300-500 was taken. A plan is in place to divert skateboarders from the area around the Starbucks. Officers had worked to assure that recent immigration and labor protests were orderly. Reminded the committee that the Captain’s Advisory group meets at 25^th & Imperial at 5:30 pm on May 27.

City Council District 3. Jeffrey Tom. District office is working with those planning the Old House Fair, to be held on June 21^st at 30^th and Beech. Part of the Dog Park is currently cordoned off for re-seeding, this will take about two months. A dedication ceremony for the transmission line undergrounding will be held on Friday, May 30 at 10:00 am parking lot of Gala Foods, at the corner of Grape and Fern Streets. SDGE will have a crane there to remove the symbolic “last pole”, with speeches by officials involved. Future undergrounding at 30^th and Ivy/Hawthorne area is yet to be scheduled; they are finding that these projects are very costly.

City Council District 8. Diana Juardo-Sainz. Reported that 100 street trees had been planted recently in the district. They would like to see more of the trees planted; trees are free to for those who agree to care for them. Announced that the council office is partnering with Golden Hill CDC in hosting a Community Clean Up and Paint out on May 30. This event is to be a kickoff of Clean Green and Safe Maintenance Assessment District (CGSMAD). Announced that a CGSMAD program manager had been selected from a pool of 10-15 applications. The person hired has worked in a similar position in Imperial Beach. CGSMAD Oversight Committee members in attendance (David Skillman and Bill Hillsdorf) responded that they knew nothing about this hiring process. There was general discussion about the structure and projects of the CGSMAD. A Graffiti Buster has been appointed by Councilman Hueso to be on call for District 8. Discussion ensued about the hiring process. Helpful telephone numbers: Paint bank 619-527-3431, Graffiti hotline 619-525-8522. Signs will be posted on 28^th from A to B streets, warning skateboarders of rules applying to them. As part of PSNS, the City has put an injunction against 30 known members of the Crips gang. These members are not to congregate with one another, wear gang colors, throw gang signs, etc.

53^rd Congressional District. Kathryn Fortner. Distributed copies of the May issue of Davis Dispatch. Representative Davis has worked with House members on a mortgage relief plan. The Budget for 2009 was passed. Representative Davis is sponsoring legislation allowing California to have super-standards for greenhouse gas emissions – it is in subcommittee at this time.

City Planning Department. Bernie Turgeon. Reminded new board members that the Community Orientation Workshop is Saturday, May 17. Had researched the plans for “Gala Foods” at Fern & Grape Street and found nothing about the property changing hands since 2006. A consultant has been hired for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. This person will be contacting the various community planning committees and holding public workshops. This summer an inventory is to be done, prior to scheduling of public meetings. The community plan update process is moving slowly. They are looking for a facilitator, and leaders for historic, environmental and economic components. Stakeholder groups, including planning groups and community members, will be meeting in each community. Focus groups will be hosted and there will be an open house process, followed by workshops with the City Planning Department. This is expected to be a 2-year process. City staff will work with those contracted, and a timeline will be established once the consultant is hired. This may be in July.

Mayor, 76^th Assembly District: no reports

Approval of Minutes. Minutes of the March meeting were approved with corrections: addition of telephone number for Sgt. Summers 619-744-9502 and corrected names for new members elected: Frederick Ruffell, Anita Margolis and Marie Skillman. Minutes of the April meeting were approved. Both sets of minutes will be submitted to City and blogspot for posting on websites.

Public Comment.

Sheila Harding from CCDC. Distributed copies of Downtown Today. Discussed their website and webcams. Reminded everyone of the bus tours of downtown and offered to set one up for committee members if they wish. In late summer there will be meetings about the civic center complex.

Information Items:

Clean, Green and Safe (MAD) Advisory Board. David Skillman reported that the Oversight Board is working to get procedures in place and finding out who is actually responsible for various functions. Discussion included what are the annual administrative costs. The RFP’s are in process for banners and street cleaning.

Metropolitan Wastewater Department. Albert Sohikish and two members of his staff were present. Maps of Chocolate Canyon were distributed. Sohikish explained that his department had been tasked with redirecting sewer lines from canyons to streets where it is practical. The purpose is to minimize spillage and improve reaction time if there is a spill. Maintaining sewer lines in the street is cheaper than in the canyons if they can function using gravity. If pumping is required, that is not true. The department criteria is: If the cost of maintaining the canyon lines as they exist is not over 35% more than the cost of redirecting the lines, the lines are left as they are. If the difference is 40% they might revisit. If the difference is extremely high (200% or more) there is no chance of any change. In Chocolate Canyon, the results of investigation was that redirection of the main line would not be cost effective. Finger lines could be redirected but not the main line. Sohikish explained that relocating finger lines should not put undo strain on the remaining lines, because they will use gravity but not pumping. Another aspect of the plan is to assure adequate access paths to all lines. In Chocolate Canyon, the current road is adequate. Sohikish said they are using 2015-2020 as the buildout time, when the lines under discussion (they are 8-12”) will be at capacity. Committee members were asked to fill out a comment sheet and the committee was asked to vote whether they concur with the Department assessment of the situation. Since this was an information item, not an action item on the agenda, no vote could be taken. The item will be placed on the June agenda as an action item.

The 32^nd Street Canyon will be undergoing a similar review later.

Land Use Subcommittee.

Information Items: Dave Caldwell and Scott Glazebrook reported that property managers from 1503 30^th Street/ 3006 Beech (Permits #1 PTS 121366 #2 PTS 129408 #3 PTS 141955 – none issued with GGHPC approval) made another presentation to the subcommittee. The current issue is signage – 2 signs are acceptable except for the height limit. This could possibly be waived. No progress is visible and no progress reports have been received from “Nick and Lola’s” (PTS #121366). Dave Caldwell asked Bernie Turgen from Planning Department whether there is a time limit on Committee response.

ACTION ITEMS: None

SUBCOMMITTEE AND AD-HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

Membership & Elections. Nothing to report.

Parks. Maureen Burke had to leave before making a report.

Code Compliance. Chris Blatt was absent.

Transportation. Nothing to report.

Balboa Park Committee. Laurie Burgett had to leave before making a report.

Airport Noise Advisory. Nothing to report.

Historic. Marie Skillman distributed copies of her notes on the April 18 Mills Act Workshop hosted by the Historic Review Board.

Meeting announcement: see http://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/historical/agendas/hrb/hrbspecial080418.pdf

SOHO response: see http://sohosandiego.org/main/ourresponse.htm

A copy of these notes is attached to the minutes.

Meeting adjourned at 8:34 pm.

MARIE SKILLMAN'S HRB Meeting notes from 4/18/08

CITY OF SAN DIEGO PUBLIC WORKSHOP

RELATING TO PROPOSED MILLS ACT REFORMS 4/18/08

Historical Review Board members were seated in council chambers. Presenters were Bill Anderson from Planning, Phil Wrath from Mayor’s Office, Kathy ?? from HRB staff, Gary Kendrick from County Assessor, Ken Bernstein from City of Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources.

Objective of meeting was to review issues and solicit public input about incentives and developing more tools (other means) for preservation.

City stated its commitment to general plan and surveying historical elements in each planning district (as part of community plan updates). New preservation methods they have begun using in the last three years include Conservations, Overlays, and Transfer Development Rights. They stated that there are now 3 planners on staff who have the qualifications required by Secretary of Interior. They said there would be no changes to current Mills Act contracts, or those currently in “the pipeline”.

An overview of federal, state and other incentives was given. Proposed reforms are summarized on fact sheet: Limit to # of contracts each year, more stringent requirements, 10-year tailored agreement for each contract, monitoring contracts and inspections every 5 years, increased fees, changing application deadline. Kendrick showed an example of how property taxes are computed for a Mills Act property. Lowest of Mills, Market Value, or Prop 13 Value is used. The two presentations can be viewed online: http://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/historical/pdf/millsactwrkshp080418.pdf

Bernstein from LA said they only have 360 individual properties with Mills Act but their department has only been in place for a few years. They have used DISTRICTS rather than individual homes more often. His presentation can be viewed:

http://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/historical/pdf/losangelespresrvprogrms.pdf

Q &A –

Sliding scale for fees? Not recommended-proposed fees were determined as cost recovery only.

Regulations on neglected properties? They are studying demo policies relating to blight.

Is there a building moratorium if an Overlay Zone is being studied? Not necessarily.

PUBLIC COMMENT – many speakers

Bruce Coons-SOHO–see response letter; Ione Steigler-IS Architecture–most incentives do not relate to single family homes. “Greenest building is the one already built”; Maggie McKan-Heart of Kensington-82% of designated homes in that area have not been resold; Ron May (letters)-monitoring needs revision; grand jury report should be rejected for poor research; HD requests should include Mills, HRB should review all demo permits for homes over 45 yrs old, Mills contracts should have time line, why not outsource backlog of current requests. Others: HRB needs more staff, older homes are expensive to maintain, Mills Act is a tool to protect homes, historic designated homes favorably affect homes in neighborhood, preservation should be made easier not harder, look at enhanced designations in redevelopment districts, developers get incentives why don’t preservationists, historic designation process needs to be speeded up,

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Updated Roster as of 4/18/08

Richard Baldwin

Chris Blatt - Chair

Maureen Burke

Carole Caffey - Treasurer

Dave Caldwell

Laurie Burgett

Scott Glazebrook

Carlos Legerrette

Anita Margolis

Frederick Ruffell

David Skillman

Marie Skillman

Angela Vasconcellos

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February 13, 2008 Minutes

Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee

Minutes: Wednesday, February 13,2008

Location: Balboa Park Golf Course Clubhouse

Attendees: Richard Baldwin, Richard Barrera, Chris Blatt, Laurie Burgett, Maureen Burke, David Caldwell, Carol Cafferty, Scott Glazebrook, Carlos Le Gerrette, David Skillman and Angela Vasconcellos

Meeting was called to order by Chris Blatt, Chair, at 6:33 pm.

· Treasurer – No report

· Community Police Officer, John Graham

o 2800 Block of B Street a number of cars had their tires slashed

o March 25, 2008 at 5:30 Community Meeting to be held at 25^th and Imperial station (4^th Tuesday of the month)

o New lieutenant, Don Summers

· District 3, Jeffery Tom (jtom@sandiego.gov)

o 90 foot pole at Switzer Canyon will be removed by mid next week

o New wire is energized and poles are being removed

· District 8 – no report

· Mayor’s Office – no report

· 76^th District Assembly, Kathryn Fortner

o Susan Davis returned from Afghanistan, forum to be held

o Tax rebates pending

· 53^rd Congressional District – no report

· City Planning, Miles Pomeroy

o By-laws informally approved, goes to Council next

o Committee still under old by-laws

o General Plan hearing tentatively March 3 for Council adoption

· Approval of minutes

o October 2007, Motion: Carlos LeGerrette, 2^nd: Richard Baldwin, Approved

o January 2008, deferred

· Public Comment

o Stephen Whitburn, candidate for District 3 introduces himself (stephenwhitburn.com)

· Chair Report/CPC, Chris Blatt

· Clean Green and Safe, Chris Blatt

o Had second meeting

· Land Use, Dave Caldwell

o Chas Kelley House – No show

o 30^th/ Broadway - going forward

o 27^th/F Street City Lights Townhomes – just received packet

o 830 25^th Street – Will be on next agenda

o Townspeople Jasmine Fox - City didn’t send plans but does comply

· Action Items

o Motion to approve consent agenda: Motion- Skillman, 2^nd Glazebrook, approved

o 1812 Edgemont move on – Not within PDO but will issue a letter of support

· Subcommittees

o Membership and elections

· Mark Kratzschmar and Dana Shutt have resigned

· Elections in March

· New bylaws will be approved before next meeting

· Candidates required to attend 2 meetings

o Parks – No report

o Code Compliance – No report

o Transportation

· Scott Glazebrook to Chair

o Balboa Park

· Conditions report out; hearings will be held on governance

· Report on City Website

o Ariport Noise Advisory

· Carole Cafferty to attend

o Historic

· Angela Vasconcellos to Chair

· Adjorn: Motion – LeGerrette, 2^nd Burke, Approved

Submitted by L. Burgett, 3/10/08

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January 9, 2008 Minutes

Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee
Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Present: Chris Blatt chair; Dave Caldwell; Richard Baldwin; Scott Glazebrook, Angela Vasconcellos, Laurie Burgett, David Skillman, and Carlos LeGerrette

Chair Blatt called the meeting to order at approximately 6:30 pm.

Treasurers Report: No report.
Community Police Report: No report.
District 3: No report.
District 8 report by Diana Jurado-Sainz :

Golden Hill Community Clean-Up on Feb. 9, 2008. A trash bin will be located at 33^rd and C Street adjacent to Golden Hill Elementary.
Golden Hill Christmas tree drop-off area will remain open until Jan. 26.
Street Sweeping for Golden Hill is Tuesday and Thursday 10-1. Information is being collected regarding the possibility of a second route assigned to the business areas.
Dist. 8 is offering free trees, including planting, to homes that agree to actively water the trees for approximately six months until root system is established.
Requesting information from residents regarding sidewalks and streets that are in need of immediate repair. Information will be use to assist in scheduling the work.
Coming Clean-Growing Green city project needs volunteers to distribute information to neighbors. A meeting is scheduled for Jan. 29, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Call Diana at Dist. 8 office for specifics.
Councilman Ben Hueso appoint to chair City of San Diego’s Land Use and Housing Committee.
Councilman Hueso will make first of two State of the District presentation beginning Feb. 21, 2008 at 6 p.m. at Memorial Academy.

76th Assembly District: No report.

53rd Congressional District Report by Catheryn ______:

· Cong. Susan Davis accepting intern application from high school and college students who would be assigned to the San Diego office.

· Cathryn updated the GGHPC regarding travel visas.

City Planner: No report.

Approval of November, 2007 Minutes: A motion was made to approve the minutes and was approved with seven in favor, none opposed and one abstention.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
CCDC report by Sheila Horton:

· Balboa Theatre to open in near future and no-cost public tours have been very popular.

· Parking plan information available online at the agency’s website.

· CCDC is invited the public to the 10^th Annual San Diego Multi-Cultural Festival, Jan 19 at the Martin Luther King Promenade.

32^nd Street Canyon report by Tershia ______.

· reported that progress is being made in the planting of trees in the 32^nd Street canyon. Students and residents are scheduled to plant approximately 400 plants with an additional 700 for the future. Golden Hill Elementary and Einstein Academy are the schools participating in this project.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

Chair’s Report: No report.

MAD (Clean, Green and Safe) Advisory Update Report:

· (It was noted that the GGHPC had two members elected to the MAD board; David Skillman and Chris Blatt).

Land Use Report: No report.

SUB-COMMITTEE AND AD-HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

Membership & Elections by Angela Vasconcellos:

· GGHPC roster now on Golden Hill CDC blog.

· Advertisements will be distributed to recruit three individuals to fill three vacancies on the GGHPC.

· Angela asked committee to forward information to her regarding any potential members.

· Miles Pomeroy, city planner assigned to GGHPC, will be contacted regarding any new policies concerning new changes of how planning committee members are chosen.

Parks Report: No report.

Code Compliance: No report.

Transportation/Compact Report: No report.

Balboa Park Committee by Laurie Burgett:

California Conservation Corps doing landscaping project in Golden Hill Park.
Balboa Park Committee making recommendations regarding where alcohol may be consumed in the park.
U.S. Department of Interior to assess water quality of ground water via the installation of multiple-depth monitoring well at 26^th and Pershing.

Airport Noise Advisory: No report.

Historic: No report.

Motion made by David Skillman to adjourn. Motion passed with eight in favor, none opposed, no abstentions. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

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November 14, 2007 Minutes

Minutes from November meeting

11/14/07

6:30 call to order nb No quorum at start, people on the comitte kept arriving after the call to order

Name cards from Dave

Membership will take care of roster

Dave with email it out.

-Treasurer’s report: No change $67

-No police report

-District 3 April will report every other month

-District 8 Report from Diana

1. Planning groups will be asked for concerns about general plan. Goes before council Dec 5^th, full council January. We can comment before then

2. Mini dorms. Ben Hueso has proposed solutions to the problem

a) Rooming ordinance -6 or more leases within a single household requires permits

b) Rooming house ordinance- Any single family residence w. three separate leases wil require a permit. May apply to residential care facilities. Open meeting Mission Valley community church at 5pm ??? date

3. Street sweeping signs. Can contact the council to find when the sweeping days are. Can get signs to put out to prevent parking on the sweeping days.

4. Russ street alley vacation. Needs full council approval. Council member is aware of the negative aspects and community concerns. Staff has denied the vacation. A vote needed. Doesn’t seem like it will proceed.

5. Status of fine for the noise in dorms. Will be implemented on Dec 1. House must be designated beforehand, police two or more times in thrity days, or petition. Citation of $1000 for each tenant and landlord. Will be in place by June

-No mayor’s report

-no 76^th report

-53^rd congressional district report

Davis visited Qualcomm and distributed masks. 2 bills passed. Military families security act, means families remain eligible for SSI despite increased pay. Second, newly discharged vets get act for homeloans

-City planner’s report from Myles

1. Oct 30^th COW moved to Nov 29^th due to fires. New planning group members need to go to ensure indemnification. 6-8pm 9192 Topaz way. RSVP with planners Laura Gates 236 6006

2. Community plan update will begin at the start of next year. Golden hill with be lumped together with some of the surrounding districts

-Vote to approve last month’s minutes failed. Only three people able to vote. Will be placed on January’s agenda

-Public comment : Sheila Harden CCDC

1. Parking workshop. Parking committee of the CCDC. Details on the website www.ccdc.com. Can signup to receive CCDC spam. Site has 4million hits peryear. Date will be posted on this website for the next parking workshop.

2. Free bus tours 1^st and 3^rd Saturday of every month. RSVP on 6192352222. Starts at the NBC building on Broadway. Info center however is about to move to Horton Plaza

-Chair’s report on the CPC

All about the general plan.

-Update on the MAD

CDC staff says they don’t have multi unit candidates on the MAD committee. It was proposed that the owners of the multiunit dwellings are all out of town and thus don’t really care. Ballots for the MAD will go out this weekend

Diana- If positions are not filled provisions for elections will be made during the drafting of the MAD bylaws.

Information (if dated) will be on the CDC website

-No open space report

-Landuse

1. Unanimous vote for the approval of the consent agenda.

2. 830 25^th st Discretionary not required as the building completely complies, thus nothing for us to do. We didn’t get to see it even though it is in the PDO catchment

3.1625 Felton, not in PDO but we need to look at it. Process 2. Questions were raised about the nature of the windows.

4. 30^th and Beech. Façade revisions and return to code compliance. Info only. Dave received assessment letter. Still has multiple code issues.

5. Northeast corner of Beech and 30^th being torn down. Nobody is really sure what is going on. Nobody knows what has been permitted. Possibly there has been a fire. Alcohol permit may have been dodgy. Property owned by the state.

6. Diagonal parking on 29^th and A Want to remove parallel parking and replace with diagonal parking. Four options proposed. Committee unanimously voted to leave two meters in place but use them for the diagonal parking. Thus two metered diagonal spots plus whatever other diagonal spots fit in the existing parallel spots.

7. Russ street. No way to vacate sensibly. It is a functioning road and would have to take away from the park to vacate it. Motion to not support the vacation of Russ st unanimously passed. As part of the motion Chris will generate a one sentence letter outlining our lack of support.

-Members and elections

Scott can adjust website. Need to give Ray the appropriate information. Will set up more current website. Community interest portion of the union tribune to be used to advertise vacancies on the committee. Also advertise on the bulletin board near the yoga studio.

-Parks

Laurie suggested that the recent reconstruction of a gazebo in Balboa park could be a model for the restoration of the Golden Hill fountain. She will try to find out some information about it about who to approach to try to restore it.

-Airport Noise Dave will attend meeting tomorrow. An explanation was made about wind direction and takeoff and landing patterns.

-Historic

John no longer on the committee. It is possible tat a new historic district could be made, but the main person chasing it up has passed away. Potential to go direct to state rather than via the city

Meeting adjourned

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September 12, 2007 Minutes

Meeting of the Golden Hill Community Planning Committee

September 12^th, 2007

Minutes

Board Members Present: Carlos LeGerrette, Richard Baldwin, Angela Vasconcellos, Chris Blatt, Maureen Burke, Richard Barrera, Laurie Burgett, Carol Caffey

District 3 Presentation (Steve Hill) – Steve reported that Sen. Kehoe’s Open Space legislation was approved by the Senate and Assembly, warned community members about reported incidents of people knocking on doors in the neighborhood claiming they were from the City, and announced he was living the District 3 office to work on Downtown issues in the District 2 Council office.

District 8 Presentation (Diana) – announced that the Council office is ready to help with community clean-ups in the neighborhood

Kathryn Fortner made a brief presentation from Rep. Susan Davis’s office.

Myles Pomeroy presentation

A Mini COW is scheduled for October 30^th, interested committee members should rsvp to 619-235-5200

General Plan Update – no date has yet been set for a hearing by the Planning Commission. A hearing will probably happen this fall, followed by a hearing by the City Council Land Use and Housing Commission, and finally a hearing by the full City Council

The process for updating the Golden Hill Community Plan (to be done together with North Park and Uptown) is moving forward

Minutes for the August meeting were approved, with an amendment adding that Carlos LeGerrette was in attendance – 7 ayes, 1 abstention

Presentation by CCDC (Sheila Hardin)

-RFP out for the Center City Master Plan

-Bus Tours still available for the 1^st and 3^rd Saturdays each month

-Little Italy Festa scheduled for Sunday, October 14^th

-3 positions open at CCDC – Communications Specialist, Human Resources Manager, Senior Project Manager

28^th and B discussion – A resident expressed concern that the commercial space at the corner remains vacant, despite the fact that the owner has received several inquiries from prospective tenants – the concern is that the vacant space is an eyesore and bringing down value of adjacent and nearby properties. Another resident echoed the same concerns, and requested a letter from the CPC to the owner encouraging the owner to do something with the property. Myles stated that such a letter would be appropriate, but Carol expressed concern that the CPC should not be telling private property owners what to do with their property. The consensus of the Committee was not to act. Diana from District 8 announced that she would follow up with the concerned residents.

Carol invited new manager of the post office to address the Committee in October – stated that postal workers view Golden Hill as the least desirable route for carriers in the County.

Kathryn from the CDC introduced Mike Arnold and Gary Chuy, planners from the City Department of Transportation, to make a presentation about the 25^th Street Improvement Plan – The Plan will focus on the corridor between Broadway and B – a feasibility study and construction plan need to be developed, and a funding application needs to be submitted to SANDAG (although SANDAG has already recommended the project to CALTRANS)

Bylaws Discussion – Myles expressed concern that the draft developed by the Bylaws Committee strays too far from the boilerplate developed by the City, and recommended that the Committee stick to the boilerplate aside from only those issues where the Committee has serious concerns with the boilerplate. A special meeting of the Committee was scheduled for September 26^th, directly before the Land Use Committee meeting, when a quorum would be in place to discuss and vote on final revisions to the Bylaws Committee draft.

Meeting Adjourned

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October 10, 2007 Minutes

Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee

Board Meeting

Wednesday, Oct 10 ,2007

Golden Hill Golf Course Clubhouse

Present: Chris Blatt chair; Dave Caldwell; ; John McWilliams; Maureen Burke, Marc Kratzschmar, Carlos LeGerette, Carole Caffey and Dana Shutt-Mendibles

Chair Blatt called the meeting to order at approximately 6:34 pm.

Treasurers Report: no report-unchanged.

Community Police Report: No Report.

District 3-no report.

District 8-Diana Juardo-Sainz. Discussed the water rate increase and passed out water conservation pamphlets. She provided information on how to contact to help residents determine if they have water leaks and steps they can take to conserve. Rates are definitely going up, but urged residents to find ways to conserve so they can help keep rates close to prior rates. Albert Einstein Academy is asking SDG & E to donate trees to their school to help with energy. Stop sign going into place on A Street at Albert Einstein Academy. There is a crosswalk that is considered dangerous that Council Member is working on getting moved. New funds for graffiti coverage in works. Residents will be able to obtain ivy plants that have thorns that do not damage property, but can cover larger concrete walls that are a usual target. This plant will be free to owners. Community members indicated there appears to be an increase in homeless camps off of Hwy 94 off ramp to 30^th street to the right. Diana will look into it. She also encouraged residents to take photos of graffiti to give to district 3 representative. Steve Hill will no longer be working for district.

76th Assembly District- Kathryn Fortner. Susan Davis introduced a bill regarding student loans for servicemen to allow a 13 month deferment on repayment. She voted to expand children health services. Four million dollar increase was approved but then vetoed by the President. She is working on getting that vote over turned.

53rd Congressional District-no report.

Mayor-no report.

Ron Roberts Office:-no report.

City Planners Report-no report.

Approval of Sept 2007 Minutes:

A motion was made to approve the minutes and was approved by Chris, Dave, Carlos, Maureen, Carole, and Laurie. It was abstained by Dana, Marc and Mac. No opposed.

Public Comment (non-agenda items):-

Sheila Hardin-CCDC representative: Provided community members a publication put out by CCDC on the status of development and programs in downtown. Reported that there is an educational task force between Harborside Elementary and Washington Elementary to improve the public school system downtown. A pedestrian bridge is underway. There will be an affordable housing conference in November. 100 million is targeted for 2008 budget for affordable housing. Reported that 20% of budget has to be spent on affordable housing. Questions from committee members about what happens to money if not spent. She reported it did not. She reported that CCDC has speakers available to come and give talks about downtown to any groups requesting. Discussed problems at condos at Smart Corner Building at Broadway and 11^th streets. There have been problems with qualifying to get low interest loans and the sales are slow. In fact, all over downtown there are slow sales in condos. Discussion with Committee about how a $250K condo is considered affordable housing. She reported that in relation to other properties for sale in downtown, it would be considered affordable.

Chair from the 32^nd Street Canyon Task Force reported on a project underway to dig out fill to make an entrance to 32^nd street canyon. They have been working on funding for several years and hope to break ground soon. They intend to enlist students from Einstein and Golden Hill Elementary to help with the wildlife wet land project and put in plants. Advised of some residual animosity from Golden Hill Elementary from previous project conflicts. There task force has asked the Sierra Club and Aquatic Adventures to help. They have been speaking to storm water prevention department and the streets department at the City about erosion impacts and creek sedimentation. The Mayor came to the meeting and appears to see the connection between the canyon and the ocean as a means to filter out storm waters and seems interested in helping them work toward their goals.

Carole reported that MAD passed and appears it will move forward. She understands there is a small committee which has formed to help find members to run for group that will oversee how the funds are dispersed. Voting is to be done and Oct 12,2007 will be the deadline to submit a name to run for seat. She also reported that she is part of the Friends of Albert Einstein Board of Trustees. Their goal is to raise money to put in Easy Turf on the current dirt lot. It will cost 200k. The entire campus is being redesigned and landscaped. Nov 3^rd there will be a Lantern Festival at the school.

Dave reported he has 2 volumes of the draft for the environmental master plan of the airport master plan available for anyone who would like to read it. Mentioned the project going up at 830 25^th street. He has just recently received a set of plans and brought them to meeting. He indicates that Land Use has not seen the project come before them. He is concerned about the mixed use property not having been seen by Land Use. Wondered if this meant Committee is being ignored and maybe a letter should be sent to the Chief of Development Services for the Mayor about the kind of precedents being set. Dave is willing to write a letter but would like input from Committee members. We do not want to appear angry only concerned about whether or not there may be any deviations that should have come before Land Use.

Motion was made to have Dave write a letter asking about procedures as opposed to outcome. Votes for included Chris, Dana, Dave, Carlos, Maureen, Marc, Carole and Mac abstained. No opposed.

Chair Report: Brought a copy of City of San Diego General Plan and has it available for anyone who would like to read.

MAD Update-no report. Community members are encouraged to run for committee seats.

Land Use-Info only-no vote

Action Items:

Letter to Mayor prepared by Mac. It was first written in January and then the representative to Mayor office came for one visit. It has not been re-addressed since then. He wants to re-initiate the letter previously voted on.

Mac also reported that this is his last meeting as he will be leaving the area of Golden Hill in both home and business and so can no longer serve on Committee. He wanted to ask Committee to continue to be vigilant about the issues involving no participation at meetings from Mayors office, the fact that there are not city staffers at meeting and the fact that community is still reluctant about MAD. Committee thanked Mac for his service and asked him to send off the letter to Mayor as his last act for Committee. Vote to update letter and send off. Members who

Voted in favor: Chris, Maureen, Dana, Dave, Carlos, Marc, Carole, and Mac. No opposed and no abstentions.

Elections: Discussion about location of banner and name tags of Committee Members. Appears when Nora moved she may have taken them with her. Since Richard Barrera is still in contact with her, we will ask him to follow up on their return. Angela will be heading Committee from now on. There are currently 4 vacancies. Discussion about advertisements to get out the information about the positions available.

Community member David Skillman was present and wanted to be appointed as a replacement for one of the vacancies. Motion to put him in seat was proposed: Members present and voting in favor: Chris, Maureen, Dana, Carlos, Dave, Marc, Carole, and Mac. No abstentions and no opposed.

Parks: No report.

Code Compliance: No report.

Airport Noise: Dave reported next meeting 3^rd weeks of November.

Open Space-Mac-Bill SB373 has passed and all dedicated open space on our list will become designated.

Membership and Elections-We currently have three openings for positions vacated by Patricia, Nora and Steve. We currently have no one on Membership and Elections committee. Dana will take care of sign-in sheets for community and committee members until this position is filled. We also still need a member to run for Vice Chair position.

Historical: Mac suggested his successor to this committee follow up on SOHO website and events as they are the most active in city about historical properties. We may want to send a member to those meetings.

Balboa Park: no report.

Transportation-no report.

Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:55 pm.

Respectfully submitted-

Dana Shutt-Mendibles, recording secretary.

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April 9, 2008 Minutes

GREATER GOLDEN HILL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINTUES: APRIL 9, 2008

Meeting held at Balboa Park Golf Course Clubhouse – Golf Course Drive

Call to order: Christ Blatt called to order at 6:32 pm.

Agenda had been posted earlier. Copies were available.

Members present: Chris Blatt, Richard Baldwin, Maureen Burke, Carole Caffey, Dave Caldwell, Scott Glazebrook, Carlos Legerrette, Anita Margolis, Frederick Ruffell, David Skillman, Marie Skillman, Angel Vasconcellos. Absent: Laurie Burgett.

City Planning Department. Bernie Turgen. Question was raised about the plans for “Gala Foods” at 30^th& Grape Street. A member of the audience stated that escrow is set to close on the property on June 1, and that it was possible that at 24-hour drug store and a “Fresh & Easy” market are planned for the site. David Skillman reported hearing on the news that “Fresh & Easy” announced a pause in beginning new stores. Neither Bernie nor the committee had received any information about the project.

Community Police Officer John Graham. Reminded the committee that the Captain’s Advisory group meets at 25^th & Imperial at 5:30 pm. In response to a question, he stated that the Lomas gang is not gone. He recommended that committee or community members take pictures of graffiti or other evidence of gang activities and send them to Art Petrea, the officer in charge of keeping files of such materials. These archives can be used in possible prosecutions. Questions were raised about weapons activity at 33^rd & E Street, and an incident in the alley at 31^st Street between A & B Streets. Officer Graham said that penalties for not cleaning up graffiti on private property are handled by Code Compliance. 14–day letters are sent to property owners. He passed out pamphlets on “Reporting Disorder & Other Problems”. This can be downloaded from city website.

District 3. Jeffrey Tom. Discussed the graffiti abatement program. The hotline telephone number is 619-525-8522. Free paint and brushes are available by calling 619-527-3431. Toni Atkins’ last State of the District speech will be given on April 24. Announced that the budget process, including 13 meetings, has begun. Passed out copies of April issue of “The Toni Times”.

District 8, Mayor, 76^th Assembly District, 53^rd Congressional District: no reports

Approval of Minutes. The minutes of the March meeting had just been distributed on April 9 and most committee members had not had the chance to review them. It was decided not to ask for approval until next month.

Public Comment. None.

Information Items:

Clean, Green and Safe (MAD) Advisory Board. Will be holding a meeting at the Golf Course Clubhouse on April 14 at 6:00 pm regarding the budget for 2008-2009. Regular meeting is April 21 at 6:30 pm.

Housing Commission. Victoria Joes presented copies of the Annual Action Plan for FY09 to each committee member. This action plan is the basis for Commission applications for funds from HUD. Victoria pointed out that there is a substantial amendment in the plan relating to Community Development Block Grant funding. Such requests must now be for $25,000 or more. This is a result of input from HUD monitors. The monitors said that administrative costs were too high on smaller projects, unless they are a one-time action or can be completed in one funding cycle. The last day for comments is May 4; the plan goes before the City Council on May 5. She urged anyone with comments to direct them to her by telephone, letter or fax. Comments should state what specific project or objective they relate to.

Land Use Subcommittee.

Information Item: Dave Caldwell and Scott Glazebrook reported that property managers from 1503 30^th Street/ 3006 Beech (Permits #1 PTS 121366 #2 PTS 129408 #3 PTS 141955) would be making another presentation to the subcommittee. Bernie Turgen from Planning Department is going to follow-up on the permits for that project. Dave asked Bernie to remind the Planning Department staff that this committee should see all plans for projects within the PDO.

ACTION ITEMS:

Land Use Subcommittee:

Consent Agenda: The following 4 items were approved unanimously: (1) 1625 Felton Street PTS 128529 (2) 2448 A Street PTS127090 (3) 27^th & F Streets PTS 132506 (4) 1714 Dale Street – outside PDO.

Letter from City: A letter was received from the city in response to our letter last month regarding tree planting and Tershia d’Elgin.

SUBCOMMITTEE AND AD-HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

Membership & Elections. (Meets as needed) Angela Vasconcellos reported that 2 members are still needed to have a full committee. Committee assignments were discussed. Frederick Ruffell asked that each committee describe what they do and when they meet. The secretary will distribute a list of meeting dates/times. Carlos Legerrette will make name cards for members to use at the meetings.

Parks. (Meets last Wednesday of odd numbered months, 6 pm, Golf Course Clubhouse) Maureen Burke. Talked about community garden.

Code Compliance. (Meets last Wednesday of odd numbered months, Golf Course Clubhouse, meetings not open to public) Chris Blatt. Committee works with compliance officer Lewis Dennis on compliance issues that have been identified.

Transportation. (Will be meeting quarterly, no set day at this time) Scott Glazebrook.

Balboa Park Committee. Laurie Burgett was absent.

Airport Noise Advisory. (An advisory committee to the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority meets third Thursday of odd numbered months at 5:30 pm at the Commuter Terminal) Carole Caffey is this committee’s representative now; Dave Caldwell held the position previously.

Historic. (Does not have regularly scheduled meetings at this time) Angela Vasconcellos said she is now getting mailings from the City about historic reviews in the area. Richard Baldwin passed around a flyer he had received about the public meeting scheduled on April 18, 2 pm at City Hall regarding changes to the Historic Review process. Marie Skillman will attend the meeting and report back to the committee.

OTHER DISCUSSION.

Marie Skillman asked when the Community Plan Update process would begin, and whether this committee would have a representative in the process. Bernie Turgen said the process would begin in July, after the City budget is approved.

New members asked about documents for the current Community Plan and Planned District Ordinance. These are available on the City website. Zoning is in Chapter 14. The PDO is in Chapter 15.

Marie Skillman offered to be the committee secretary for the coming year. The committee approved this unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm.

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March 12, 2008 minutes

Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee: Minutes: March 12, 2008

Meeting held @ Balboa Park Golf Course Clubhouse- Golf Course Drive

Call to order: Chris Blatt called to order @ 6:30pm.

January Minutes: Approved (Chris Blatt, Richard Barrera, David Skillman, Angela Vasconcellos, Dave Caldwell, Laurie Burgett, Carlos Legerrette, Scott Glazebrook. Opposed (none), Abstained: Maureen Burke, Carole Caffey

February Minutes: Unanimous approval.

Elections:

-Angela Vasconcellos gave an overview of the election process and eligibility requirements for the committee, and she asked if there were any write-in candidates to be added to the ballot (there were none). Those up for election (and re-election) were asked to say a few words. Richard, Maureen, Anita, David, and Maurice briefly introduced themselves. Angela and Laurie Burgett passed out ballots.

Community Police Officer:

-John Grisham, @ the request of a citizen @ the last meeting, checked out 2673 C St. No formal complaints have been made about the property, and there were no code enforcement concerns. He reminded us to keep an explicit log if we see or suspect disruptive and/or illegal activity. Get license plates w/ dates & times. Digital photos are helpful, too. While there must be criminal activity for the police to take immediate action, they can always run plates to see if a car was stolen and/or owned by a parolee. Civil court remains an option. Leo Wilson (chair of the CPC & Uptown Planning Committee) founded a program called Safe Streets to help citizens w/ problematic neighbors. He took a fellow condo owner to court for selling drugs and successfully forced the dealer out of the complex.

-Captain’s Advisory Committee will be meeting March 25^th @ 25^th & Imperial @ 5:30pm. Beat officers are rotated every 3 (4?) months. If you want to be promoted as a cop, you don’t stay in 1 position for more than 2 years.

-New Lieutenant: Dawn Summers introduced herself. The best way to reach her is by phone. Her # is: 619-744-9502. Her headquarters is @ 2501 Imperial (had been 1401 Broadway).

District 3:

-Jeffery Tom for Toni Atkins office. Passed out a newsletter. Announced the 95’ pole @ Switzer Canyon is (finally) gone. District 3’s undergrounding is done, and they are now working on taking down additional poles. District 8 is in the process, but they need a lot more easements. Carole Caffey asked if they have done any emissions measurements since undergrounding, esp. near Albert Einstein. He said it was much better but didn’t have any solid #s.

District 8:

-Diana Jurado-Sainz for Ben Hueso’s office. A middle school girl was followed/ harassed on her way to school, so they’re working on getting addt’l volunteer patrols in the area. Contact Annie Anderson (619-446-1016) if you’re interested.

-Community cleanup- Saturday, March 15^th from 7am – 3pm. 1920 E. Street. There will be 2 large bins (so bring your big stuff). No oil or batteries.

-Lights out? Give them a call. They’re working w/ the streets division to get repaired/ replaced promptly.

-Street sweeping: To address the needs of residents, some areas are now 10am-1pm. 28^th & 25^th switched back to 7am to accommodate commercial interests.

-Getting married! Diana is getting married & will be gone in August. Congratulations all around.

-GGHCDC Mad- contract now completed & in docket office. Should be on city council docket w/in next 2 weeks. Once approved, MAD will be able to start contracting.

City Planner’s Report:

-Miles Pomeroy. City approved the general plan on 3/10/08 (8 years in the making).

-Annual COW May 17^th- required for new committee members and encouraged for all others. Metropolitan Waste Water Facility 9192 Topaz Way (1/2 day).

-Swan song: After 4 years of working w/ our committee, Miles is moving on to bigger & better things. Dave stood up and formally thanked Miles for his professionalism, hard work, and sound guidance. Everyone concurred, and Miles was given a big round of applause.

-Bernie Tergen (1 of Mile’s 2 replacements) was introduced. Bernie’s been w/ the department since the early 90s, and he’s also a senior planner. (Marlin Paghenitan, not present) will also be working w/ us. They’re both involved w/ our community plan update (they’re clustering 3 together), and it is a priority. They’re seeking funding now and plan on using consultants in addition to city staff. (Budget appropriations will be in July).

CPC Update:

-Chris Blatt announced the San Diego Taxpayers Association is soliciting nominees for their Golden Fleece Awards. Must submit them by April 4^th.

MAD update:

-David Skillman: MAD will be putting up banners soon. Carole asked why trinkets were getting priority over staples. In MAD, money was earmarked specifically for them, & it was an easy place to start. There was a lot of discussion about the impact the MAD will have on city services. Jeffery Tom said they are supposed to supplement, not supplant, our basic services. He offered to help facilitate a discussion to help clarify this issue and will report back in April. It was suggested that the CDC and/ or MAD give a presentation to help clear up the confusion. The MAD committee meets every 3^rd Monday @ the Golf Course.

CDC’s MOU w/ GH Community Garden:

-Rosemary Downing was out of town & unable to attend.

City Council District 3 Candidates:

-Will appear @ a forum Mon, April 7^th for questions & to present their platforms @ Christ United Church (on Fir between 30^th & Fern).

Land Use:

-Information only items: the 27^th & F project is a few months away from presenting, and the concept for the 30^th & Broadway site was shown @ the last Land Use meeting.

Action Items:

-Address on consent agenda item 3 was improperly noticed, and it was pulled from the consent agenda and rescheduled for April’s meeting.

-Consent agenda approved. Unanimous.

Public Comment:

-Matt Thomas (1 of 2 partners): Info update from Alchemy Restaurant. They had a fire but are back on track. All of their permits have gone thru. Dave (and others) think project should have come before us for review (exterior elevations/ materials/ offsetting planes), and he’d heard some historical aspects had been stripped. Matt offered to come back in April & discuss restaurant plans again. Dave wanted the project # & project manager’s name for follow up. Universal Boot Shop owns the building. Miles will check status & see if this project is in their system (1503 30^th St). Mile’s best guess was that is was a ministerial process, but Dave wondered how that would apply to a project built from the ground up. Per David, 3006 Beech St. is the county assessment # for the same property.

-Tershia d’Elgin: Tershia discussed the letter she’d asked us to endorse/ send to the San Diego Unified School District re: tree maintenance & re-planting in the 32^nd Street Canyon, and asked us (if approved) to send it to Tony Rasso w/ a cc to the city. Angela wanted to know if the wall the SDUSD constructed on the site had been part of the environmental review. Tershia explained that the school district didn’t have the design done during the review, but they had told the community they would work w/ the existing topography. The wall, therefore, was a surprise. Tershia read the letter, and it was unanimously approved.

Elections:

-Everyone was elected & seated! (New members: Frederick Ruffell, Anita Margolis, and Marie Skillman. Re-elected: Richard Baldwin, Maureen Burke, and David Skillman).

Parks:

-No report

Code Compliance:

-No report

Balboa Park Committee:

-Laurie Burgett: They’re having their 1^st public meeting on a governance model proposed in a massive, recently released report. It’s available on the Balboa Park website, as well as City TV.

-There may have been some trees taken down in the park. Laurie will investigate & report back. The park is removing non-native and sick flora from the 28^th Street area & Golden Hill Park. Tim (from the audience) said park & rec hired CCC to do some of the work. They’re going to start planting some good sized oak and another native tree next week. Will they irrigate? Not sure. Irrigation is set up.

Airport Noise:

-Next meeting: March 20^th

Historic:

-No info available yet per Angela.

Meeting adjourned.

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Updated GGHPC Roster

The roster as of 12/07:

BALDWIN, Richard (District 3)
BARRERA, Richard (District 8)
BLATT, Chris, Chair (District 3)
BURGETT, Laurie (District 3)
BURKE, Maureen (District 8)
CAFFEY, Carole, Treasurer (District 8)
CALDWELL, Dave (District 3)
GLAZEBROOK, Scott (District 8)
KRATZSCHMAR, Marc (District 8)
LEGERRETTE, Carlos (District 3)
SHUTT-MENDIBLES, Dana (District 8)
SKILLMAN, David (District 3)
VASCONCELLOS, Angela (District 3)
Pomeroy, Myles - City Planner

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August 2007 Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee Minutes

Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee
Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 8 ,2007
Golden Hill Golf Course Clubhouse
Present: Chris Blatt chair; Dave Caldwell; Richard Baldwin; John McWilliams; Scott Glazebrook, Angela Vasconcellos, Laurie Burgett, Maureen Burke, Richard Barerra, and Dana Shutt-Mendibles

Chair Blatt called the meeting to order at approximately 6:33 pm.

Treasurers Report: no report-unchanged.

Community Police Report: No Report.

District 3-no report.

District 8-no report.

76th Assembly District- no report.

53rd Congressional District-no report.

Mayor-no report.

Ron Roberts Office:-no report.

City Planners Report-no report.

Approval of July 2007 Minutes:
A motion was made to approve the minutes and was approved with no opposed and three abstained.

Mac concerned about the fact that it has been quite a while since we have had a representative from Mayors office. Suggested committee send another letter following up on our previous request for representation at meetings. Subject will be put on agenda for next month as an action item.

Chair Report: Historical Resources Training set for Aug 30-6:00 PM
Discussion of new rooming house ordinances to cap number of leases present as opposed to number of people.

MAD Update-no report.
Discussion that it appears measure has passed and will be administered by GGHCDC. It passed by a close vote.

Public Comment (non-agenda items):- None.

BYLAWS UPDATE: Scott and Richard B. prepared handouts with current wording and proposed changes and amendments. General consensus was that document as it stands currently lacks in clarity and consistency. Scott believes that many of the community groups with have problems accepting it in the present version. Myles was not present at meeting to address some of the questions that committee had for planning department. Committee went through document article by article discussing some current problems and proposed wording and changes to propose from our group. Vote will take place at September meeting as to what to recommend to planning committee and will follow up for clarification from Myles.

Elections: Discussion with community and committee about how we find candidates to run for position on committee. One community member offered to help with advertising and getting the word out to more potential candidates. Discussion about whether or not we need to require community members to have previously attended three meetings prior to running for a seat. We currently have openings for seats and have openings for Vice Chair and Elections committee. Discussion about serving beyond term limits should re quire 2/3 of a majority vote. Member can run again if they have allowed a year to pass between terms.

Discussion among group about our growing concerns that the Mayor does not send a representative to our meeting and that it appears the planning department intends to start attending every other meeting. Group is concerned about how this will provide indemnification to the committee members with out representation?

Airport Presentation: Former Landfill Remediation Project presented by Ted Anasis-manager of airport planning. (tanasis@san.org)/
The former landfill was conveyed to prior airport authority in 2003 from the Naval Training Center to the City prior to that. They intend to dredge materials and municipal waste and then cap the area with imported soil. This will remove all the landfill materials, test for dust and odor nuisances, and then replace with clean soil. The area will then be tested and when clear-the new soil will be compacted. They expect the project to take 9 months to complete. The cost is expected to be between $60-65 million-using airport funds. The biggest concern at this point is the traffic concerns. Discussed that habitats of endangered vegetation and animal species will not be affected. Community members asked about possibilities of methane gas on site. This issue is to be assessed. The goal is for a 10 gate build out of terminal 2 that the group hopes to have built in 2009 with and opening in 2012.

Open Space-Mac-Bill most of way through legislative process-it is likely to pass.

Membership and Elections-We currently have three openings for positions vacated by Patricia, Nora and Steve. We currently have no one on Membership and Elections committee. Dana will take care of sign-in sheets for community and committee members until this position is filled. We also still need a member to run for Vice Chair position.

Parks and Rec: no report.

Historical: no report.

Code Compliance-Chris attended meeting this month. Things appear to be getting done in timely manner. Building inspectors from Development Services are to start attending meetings to learn about community issues to increase their real life training in health and safety.

Balboa Park: no report.

Airport Noise: no report.

Transportation-no report.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:21 pm.

Respectfully submitted-

Dana Shutt-Mendibles, recording secretary.

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July 2007 Minutes

Greater Golden Hill Planning Committee Board Meeting Wednesday, July 11,2007
Golden Hill Golf Course Clubhouse
Present: Steve Stratman-acting chair; Dave Caldwell; Richard Baldwin; John McWilliams; Scott Glazebrook, Angela Vasconcellos, Laurie Burgett, Maureen Burke, Richard Barerra, Carole Caffey and Dana Shutt-Mendibles
Acting Chair Stratman called the meeting to order at approximately 6:34 pm.
Treasurers Report: no report-unchanged.
Community Police Report: No Report.
District 3-Steve Hill: Indicated that Toni Atkins would be stopping by meeting so would defer report to her arrival.
District 8-Diana Juardo-Sainz: Some new affordable housing units were approved in district. Council member would be attending a meeting on July 19th at the Rec Center on the Strong Mayer initiative. They would be looking for community input on this form of government. Council Member has been serving on a committee to create new alternatives to road side call-boxes. Citizens will be able to call 501 from a cell phone. If any community members would like posters-their office can provide.
Reported that MAD ballots are in process with a deadline for collection of July 30. The Community Clean Up that occurred on June 30 had 15 volunteers. They did not complete all sidewalks but expected to have done later in week.

76th Assembly District-Eddie Meyer: No report.
53rd Congressional District-Ricardo Flores: Susan Davis was recently the chair on a sub-committee to create improvements members of military with PTSD. She hopes to highlight this issue as well the care that being provided. She recently went to Iraq and lead a delegation of freshman house members there. Neighborhood days in Lemon Grove and Imperial Beach are upcoming.
Mayor:-Tanya Duggan: No report.
Ron Roberts Office:-no one present.
City Planners Report-Myles Pomeroy: Several training sessions coming up. July 26-Plannnig Group Operations Workshop 6-8 pm. July 31-Sequia-Environmental Quality Act Meeting-6:30-8:00. Aug 20-Historical Resources Training Class from 6:00-8:00 pm. Discussed upcoming COW is in October. If June class was missed then planning committee members who have not had this training must attend the October class in order to be indemnified. Discussed update of community plan. Envisions actual writing of plan done by a consultant hired by Planning Commission. Two teams from planning will work with group and consultant. Will probably want a sub-committee to work some additional time. The planning department is still considering North Park and Uptown in include in study at same time. This would help with the lack of budget available. Planners will start attending meetings on a quarterly attendance due to the amount of work that will need to go into the plan update.
Approval of Minutes-June 2007:-A motion was made to approve the minutes and was approved with no opposed and one abstention.
Public Comment (non-agenda items):- Sheila Hardin (CCDC): Reported that CCDC is constantly asked by groups why their group is not willing to give the city part of their profits or pay back the money owed to the city from their original loan. She indicated that when CCDC was formed the city provided 16 million dollars to get started 32 years ago. She indicated it has not been paid back and even if it was it would not be able to go to use for the pension, budget or infrastructure funds because it comes from community development grants. She indicates that currently the mayor and Council supports keeping taxes received with CCDC. She indicates a repayment plan is in place and their group has helped with the Cedar Fire and several homeless programs. Currently indicates there is 100 million dollars targeted for affordable housing which is more then an other area in County.
Community member Jeri wanted to update on her graffiti problem that was discussed at last meeting. Alchemy went ahead with cleaning up the tile that was damaged outside of their business.
TONI ATKINS: Toni attended meeting and spoke with group about updates with Council. Reported that City finished budget and discussed service areas affected. Reported that CDBG money for sidewalk improvements is still available for the 75/25 program. She encouraged residents to continue to call in and have approved contractors fix areas with tree roots. There is a sidewalk study

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