TIERRASANTA COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Uncorrected Minutes for January 15, 2003

For Discussion Purpose Only

 

            The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Deanna Spehn, at 7:00 PM in the Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.  A quorum was present that included: Kathy Warburton, John Hopper, Fred Zuckerman, Walter Odening, Frank Lescher, Lee Campbell, Larry Michalec, Mike Ogilvie, Teresa Stivers, David Chamberlin, Fiona Pallag and Mary Saxton. Janet Brown and Dan Waltz were excused. Tom Gingell and Jennifer Williamson were absent.

Kathy Warburton moved to approve the November 20, 2002 minutes, Frank Lescher seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Review and Requests for Additions/Continuances

None

 

Public Comment/Communication

None

 

            Reports 

 

SDPD Community Relations Rep.: Karrie Carlson introduced two other police officers who were attending the meeting and discussed enforcement problems in Tierrasanta including juveniles throwing objects at moving vehicles, racing and speeding. Ms. Carlson advised residents to call the SDPD when they observe violations. Chairwoman Spehn requested the SDPD patrol park bathrooms before school begins.

 

Mayor Dick Murphy: Seth Litchney reported on the State of the City address, the fight against graffiti, the city’s energy future, and the continuation of undergrounding power lines. Chairwoman Spehn requested an amendment to remove any extension of Tierrasanta Blvd. east from our adopted community plan.

 

State Senator Dede Alpert: Jimmy Jackson stated that Senator Alpert now represents only part of Tierrasanta including Villa Portofino and Villa Monterey. He also discussed the state budget deficit and asked residents to call or e-mail him with problems or concerns.

 

State Assemblymember Chrisine Kehoe: Chris Reefe made available copies of the Governor’s Budget Proposal, the California Budget Project and the California State Budget Process. Mr. Reefe stated that Assemblymember Kehoe now represents only Villa Monterey.   

 

County Supervisor Pam Slater: Joe Sheffo updated the TCC on the county budget and invited residents to call him with any problems.

 

City Councilmember Jim Madaffer: Elyse Olson discussed the city budget deficit, plans for a grand opening of the tot lot, noise complaints about Miramar and the availability of social service grant applications. 

 

City Planner for Tierrasanta: Kevin Guy reported the following information regarding companion units:

1.      The units would go through a ministerial process.

2.      They would be subject to FBA fees.

3.      The resident would be able to rent to whomever he or she wants.

4.      The city does not recognize or enforce CC&Rs.

 

Schools: Larry Michalec reported that Hancock Elementary School has a new principal, that some school personnel would be laid off due to budget cuts and the school district was still working on the Santo and Clairemont Mesa Blvd. sign.

 

Tierrasanta Community Service Center: David Bryant said that federal and state tax forms would be available at the service center as well as internet access.

 

Chief Financial Officer Reports: Fred Zuckerman distributed and discussed copies of the December and January statements. Mr. Zuckerman also discussed the 2003 budget. John Hopper moved to approve the 2003 budget, Teresa Stivers seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zuckerman announced that $500 had been contributed in honor of Norma McNerney.

 

            Action/Information Items

 

Appointment of Area Director to fill unexpired term of Marilyn Schoeman for Area 4: Chairwoman Deanna Spehn tabled the issue to February.

 

Update on the proposed amendment to the Tierrasanta Community Plan to delete the extensions of Tierrasanta Blvd., Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Santo Road and Jackson Drive; and an update on the City of Villages: Elyse Olson distributed copies of a letter from Councilmember Jim Madaffer advising the TCC how to fund the community plan amendment. Chairwoman Spehn tabled the issue so the TCC could do more research.

Kevin Guy distributed and discussed information regarding the Pilot Village Program and Application.

 

Action item: Presentation by Lesley Henegar of the City’s Planning Department on the Mission Trails Design District: Chairwoman Spehn tabled this issue so TCC members can read information provided by Lesley Henegar, who will return in March.

 

Presentation on behalf of the City’s Metropolitan Waste Water Department: Nabeel Qawasmi, Project Manager discussed the city’s plan to do an emergency cleaning project in Shephard Canyon. He said that he would notify the Open Space Committee when the six-week project begins in approximately one month.

 

            Chairwoman’s Report

Chairwoman Spehn reported that she had received Jennifer Williamson’s resignation effective March and Sheila Donovan will present military housing information in April.

 

TCC Committee Reports

None

 

            Old Business

None

 

New Business

None

 

Meeting Adjourned: 9:20.