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Exciting Changes Ahead for Mission Bay Park!
Mission Bay Park is a great park – It can be even better! This area welcomes local San Diegans and visitors each day who enjoy the park’s facilities and the natural beauty of the surroundings. The Mission Bay Gateway project seeks to connect and enhance these facilities while also expanding and protecting the Mission Bay marshlands and bird sanctuaries. Bike Paths and parks will be extended and new amenities like pools, sports fields, and a restaurant will be added for the community and visitors to enjoy. The result will be an environmental, recreational, and educational destination at the heart of Mission Bay. Learn more at the website: Mission Bay Gateway
Oversized Vehicles on City Street Ordinance Proposal
The parking of oversize vehicles (i.e., RVs, boats, trailers) on city streets has been a long-time concern for many residents of Pacific Beach and other San Diego communities. In 2008 two proposals were brought to the City Council for consideration. Due to budgetary constraints the item was tabled and never voted on.
In response to the feedback the Councilmember has heard from many of the local community groups in District 2, Councilmember Faulconer is bringing an ordinance for consideration to the Land Use and Housing Committee on November 28th at 2:00pm to address this issue. You may voice your opinion about this ordinance by attending the meeting on November 28th at 2:00pm. The meeting is located at 202 West C Street on the 12th floor in Committee Chambers.
The ordinance will prohibit the parking of Recreational Vehicles as defined as:
- Camp trailers (California Vehicle Code Section 242)
- Fifth-wheel travel trailers (California Vehicle Code Section 324)
- House cars (California Vehicle Code Section 362)
- Trailer coaches (California Vehicle Code Section 635)
- Mobile homes (California Vehicle Code Section 396) Recreation vehicles (California Health & Safety Code Section 18010)
- Folding camper trailers
on public streets from 10:00pm-6:00am, unless an individual has a permit displayed. Only residents or a resident’s guest will be able to have a permit. The permit will be good for 72 hours, and residents will be only to receive a maximum of 24 permits/year. The permit is designed for residents who are preparing for travel, etc.
The next update will explain the process of review and approval.
City Trash Cans and Scavenging
Did you know that city code requires everyone to pull their trash and recycle bins in by 6pm on trash day?
It may seem like a silly city rule that you have to bring your bins in and not leave them out but actually the rule is rooted in the “broken window theory” which is a really an important principle for reducing crime in neighborhoods.
The principle is, if a neighborhood looks unkempt with trash, graffiti and broken windows, it tends to increase the likelihood that people will leave more trash, do more graffiti and commit further crime.
So, it’s been shown over and over again that if you keep you neighborhood clean and neat and take care of trash and take care of graffiti that you will discourage crime, litter, vandalism and things like that.
City of San Diego Municipal Code Section 66.0105:
- Containers should be stored in a secured location not visible from public right-of-way, such as behind a fence, in your backyard, or in your garage.
- Container Set-out: To ensure collection, all containers must be placed at designated point of collection by 6 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Set the container on the street or alley, wheels against the curb and with the handle facing your home.
- Container Removal: All containers must be removed from your designated point of collection by 6 p.m. on your scheduled collection day.
- To report damaged, lost or stolen containers, to request an additional container, or for general questions about trash and recycling collection, please call the Environmental Services Department at 858-694-7000.
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Attention: All Who Love Pacific Beach and Want to Make it Safer and Better!
Rally and Walk for a Safer PB
Friday, January 27, 5:30 pm
Meet on the Ocean Boardwalk just south of Crystal Pier
(Walk should be finished by 6:30 pm)
It’s a new year and looking back over the last few years, it is clear that Pacific Beach has made tremendous strides toward reaching its full potential as the gem of San Diego that we all know it is. However, problems in our business district have always been at the top of our SavePB surveys, and we believe 2012 is the year we will finally be able to fix those problems. Here is an event that will get us on our way toward achieving that goal!
If you have ever been concerned about:
- Too many bars
- Too many DUI
- And high crime
In our PB business district, this is a MUST ATTEND event! Continue reading
Support Police With Bicycle Lights & Sirens
A SavePB.org Communication
November 8, 2011
PAESAN-Police-Fundraiser Flyer
Contributing to the Police Bicycle Resource Program is a good way to help our police officers enforce the law and deter crime in Pacific Beach.
According to police, a few weeks ago at about 12:30 a.m. on a Friday, officers spotted a white Toyota near Dawes and Missouri streets that was reported to have been used in at least three similar robberies there. Two men armed with knives, including a women driver, were apprehended. Police officers were able to approach the suspects unnoticed on their bikes.
Police say that bikes are effective tools to provide stealth as well as place them on the street interfacing with the public. However, our Northern Division police cannot use all of their bikes because they are short on necessary equipment.
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS WHILE YOU SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS!
The Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers’ Market is partnering with Pacific Beach schools to help our kids!
Farmers’ market operators SD Weekly Markets and Discover Pacific Beach will rebate 5% of every dollar spent at the market from Tuesday, October 25th through Tuesday, November 29th to the school of your choice!
- Shop at the market every Tuesday, from 2 pm to 6:30 pm, on Bayard Street from Garnet to Hornblend. More than 60 farmers and vendors offer locally grown fruits and vegetables, grass fed beef, fish, eggs, cheese and coffee beans, fresh-baked bread, peanut butter and more.
- Tell farmers and vendors when you purchase that you need school tickets (one for each dollar spent).
- Bring those tickets to the Information Booth on Bayard Street near Garnet and deposit them in your favorite school’s jar. The market will donate funds to your school’s PTO.
Added incentives:
The school that has the largest total at the end November will receive an additional donation.
Promotions throughout the month will offer opportunities for classes to win insulated shopping bags, t-shirts and more.
Watch for fun and educational activities for kids.
More information:
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers’ Market
Friends of PB Secondary Schools
Shop at New Farmers Market & Help Schools
A SavePB.org Communication
October 27, 2011
Dear SavePB Member,
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS WHILE YOU SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS!
The Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers’ Market is partnering with Pacific Beach schools to help our kids!
Farmers’ market operators SD Weekly Markets and Discover Pacific Beach will rebate 5% of every dollar spent at the market from Tuesday, October 25th through Tuesday, November 29th to the school of your choice!
Proposed School Closures
Do You Know the Proposed Closure/Relocation Plans for PB Schools?
- Close Bayview Terrace Elementary and Move Crown Point Junior Music Academy (CPJMA)to the Bayview Terrace site (across street from Mission Bay High School)
- Merge PB Middle School with Mission Bay High School to create a grade 6 -12 IB Academy at the Mission Bay High School site. (Close the PB Middle School site.)
Important Meetings this week:
Tuesday, October 25, 5:00 pm, School Board meeting at 4100 Normal Street (in auditorium)
Wednesday, October 26, 6:30 pm, PB Planning Group, at PB Library (4275 Cass St.)
Read this email for more information about the proposed school closures and consolidations, the upcoming meetings, and how you can take action.
Because of severe budget issues and a proposed drastic reduction in busing, the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) is considering the closure and/or consolidation of 10 to 14 schools in the district.
Here are a few of the concerns that have been raised over the proposals for PB schools:
1) CPJMA is a very successful program and moving it may undermine the program.
2) Moving CPJMA will leave southern PB without a neighborhood elementary school
3) Traffic congestion on Grand Avenue will be exacerbated by the addition of CPJMA and PBMS traffic to the already congested MBHS area.
4) Middle school students will be less likely to walk or bike to school if their campus is moved from its central location to the MBHS site.
5) Merger of high school and middle school will leave insufficient room for the high school enrollment necessary to sustain the high school IB curriculum
6) What will happen to closed sites?
7) PB schools are being targeted for 2 of the 10 closures. According to the Closure Committee’s own rankings, PBMS and CPJMA rank too high to be considered for closure or consolidation.
What You Can Do:
+ Read on to find out more about the issues and the pros and cons.
Click these links to see:
The MB Cluster Committee’s analysis of the SDUSD plan:
http://mbcluster2010.blogspot.com/
The SDUSD Plan:
+ Email your comments to the Board of Education (see email addresses below)
+ Attend Tuesday, October 25, Board of Education meeting and voice your concerns
+ Attend Wednesday, October 26, PB Planning Group meeting and voice your concerns
+ Share this email with neighbors and friends
Email addresses for School Board Trustees Scott Barnett, John Lee Evans, Kevin Beiser, Richard Barrera and Shelia Jackson (elected by voters district-wide) and Phil Stover (Head of Closure Committee):
sbarnett@sandi.net; johnleeevans@sandi.net; kbeiser@sandi.net; rbarrera1@sandi.net; sjackson@sandi.net; pstover@sandi.net
The School Board plans to consider the proposal again on November 29 and take a final vote on December 13, 2011.
Below is a forwarded email with more info and links you may want to know.
Respectfully,
Marcie, Suzanne, Scott, Monica and Marcella at SavePB.org
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From: Debbie O’Toole [voiceforourkids@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 9:27 PM
Subject: Budget and School Closures
Parents,
There are two board meetings this Thursday, October 25th. The first meeting begins at 9:30 AM in Room 2226. Here is the agenda. They will discuss goals for student achievement. Then they will move to the auditorium for a budget discussion. Here is a year over year comparison. Sadly, it is difficult to read.
The closed session meeting begins at 2:00 PM. Here is the agenda.
Their regular meeting begins at 5:00 PM, in the Auditorium. Here<http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=8FFVD88031FD> is the agenda. Ironically the Crown Point Jr. Music Academy is performing for the board. They are one of the schools the board will discuss closing next year. More on that in a minute. There will be a discussion on the process of a State takeover if the district becomes insolvent. There are currently no documents for this agenda item. Here is a link to this month’s financial report. Here is another financial report you may find interesting, including possible solutions for mid-year cuts (they are not too detailed). Here is a potential Transportation plan.
Now onto the school closures...here is the presentation. Page three lists the schools identified for the first round of closures and page five shows schools that could show up on a second round if they find it necessary. This is a difficult situation, as no one wants to see their school closed. Now is the time to speak up and voice your opinion. Expect the media and a big crowd at this meeting. Here is the speaker sign up form. Send in on Monday if you wish to speak. Parking can be difficult. You are allowed to park at the New Vision Christian Fellowship at 4358 Park Blvd, across from Birney Elementary. If you can’t make the meeting, you can watch here.