Who makes the decisions
Who makes the decisions about PB issues, where are they made and what are they about?Did you know that many discussions and decisions about our community and events held in our community are made by local PB organizations?Find out more by attending one or more of these monthly meetings."Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." (Margaret Mead)PB's COMMUNITY GROUPS AND MEETINGS(September, 2011)DISCOVER PB:PB's Business Improvement District (BID); 1150 businesses pay into the BID according to size, number of employees. One hour board of directors meeting, business info, updates on activities, financial reports, new Tuesday afternoon Farmers Market.First Tuesday of the month, 12 noon**Discover PB office, 1503 Garnet.http://www.pacificbeach.org/index.htmPB SPECIAL EVENTS/COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE:Reviews, guides and later analyzes special events that will occur on PB's streets. Repurposed itself last year to also hear potential alcohol license changes/new licenses; an "Autonomous" committee of Discover PB.Third Tuesday, 6 p.m.**Discover PB officehttp://www.pacificbeach.org/community_pbspecialevents.htmPB HOSPITALITY TASK FORCE:Committee of Discover PB. Twenty-five owners of PB's largest bars discuss events, problems, upcoming bar activities. SDPD is usually in attendance. Recently hired a PR firm to improve image of PB's bars (paid for separately by larger bars, not the BID).Third Wednesday, 1 p.m.**Discover PB officehttp://www.pacificbeach.org/community_hospitality.htmPB TOWN COUNCIL:Reports from many government agencies, including SDPD, Councilman Faulconer's office, etc at monthly general meeting. Topics of interest often raised by attendees, plus upcoming Town Council events. School and service club reps may report activities, problems, requests for help. Votes taken to advise city officials on important community issues.Third Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.PB Woman's Club, 1721 Hornblendhttp://www.pbtowncouncil.org//PB PLANNING GROUP:City-recognized and regulated volunteer board tasked with upholding the PB Community Plan. Reports from Councilman Faulconer's office, city departments. Many new members, committees forming for parking and traffic, code compliance, potential future joint-use Mission Bay Gateway project. Speakers from agencies may include water main reports, upcoming plans on Rose Creek Bridge. Twenty-member board (15 residential, 5 business) reviews pending residential and business projects; recommendations sent to City Planning Dept.Fourth Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.PB Taylor Library, 4275 Cass.http://www.pbplanning.org//NOTE: All meetings offer "Non-Agenda public comment", generally two minutes, most at the beginning of the meeting (PBTC's is at the end). Be concise: announce an upcoming event, raise a problem, offer a potential solution or ask for help; bring hand-outs if appropriate.** For Discover PB meetings, you may want to call ahead of time, to make sure there are not any schedule changes. ( 858-2733303)