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Dollars and nonsense in Chula Vista
I recall when the developers and city planners were working on the initial Otay Ranch Project, Village I, in the western parcel of the former United enterprises Ranch in the 1990's, they were enamored with the prospect of increasing density for the project (which indeed is what occurred) ONLY BECAUSE there would be a new east-west spur from the SD Trolley system that would connect the Olympic Parkway corridor to the trolley station, to alleviate increased traffic. The traffic did increase, but the trolley connection NEVER occurred although the new residential areas along Telegraph Canyon Road were built to the higher density specifications. Let's beware the 'lure' of promise of something mitigating 'yet to come' in exchange for giving away density limits in new residential areas. The quality of life issues that are compounded by increased density are very important.— November 12, 2014 10:51 a.m.
Dollars and nonsense in Chula Vista
It says much when the City Council votes against the recommendation of its own Planning Commission. Good for the Planning Commissioners for taking the sensible and high road. Good for the voters for not putting O'Neill on the SuHSD Board....now that we see his true stripes, it is likely he would have been in favor of continuing Fast Eddy's real estate scams. He certainly sounds cavalier enough, with his statement about once we put folks into tight spaces, they will take the bus! And now her honor, the mayor, lusts after a larger diamond? How unprofessional is that comment!— November 11, 2014 10:15 a.m.
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Board Bylaw 9223 (b) cites State law in regard to removal of a board member who is convicted of a felony OR ANY FFENSE INVOLVING A VIOLATION OF HIS/HER OFFICIAL DUTIES or conviction of a designated crime resulting in a forfeiture of office. I doubt that even Sweetwater would be able to modify state law for their own dubious purposes (GOV Code 1770)....you may recall that is the very same law that her honor judge Espana seemed to know nothing about!— November 3, 2014 10:16 a.m.
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go to the boarddocs site for Sweetwater and click on the 'policies' tab. Bylaws are listed by topic.— November 2, 2014 4:54 p.m.
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Why wouldn't the L Street property be a great location for district HQ? Seems to me that its proximity to the existing HQ on 5th ave would be quite a plus, and that would provide the balance of the 5th ave site to expand garages for the bus and auto fleet. Why spend millions the district does NOT have for fancy new digs way across town out of the way for those members of the public who have a right to attend public meetings of the board and to do business at district HQ. ????? OH....I forgot, the new location is convenient for Cartmill. wonder if he has business interests in the site? Anything is possible.— November 2, 2014 12:23 p.m.
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Thank you eastlaker for a great reminder of the egregious behavior of district officials regarding property matters...property that belongs to the taxpaying public! So much remains to be corrected! It does boggle the mind that Ed and Co could just 'transfer title' without the benefit of any public input. More criminal activity here? By the way, I have learned that under State law, it is a misdemeanor crime to violate the Brown Act if a government official 'intends to deprive the public of information to which the member knows or has reason to know the public is entitled." So exactly how many such crimes has Ed and Co committed along the way? Don't forget that even a misdemeanor crime is sufficient to remove a sitting board member, per the district's own bylaws.— November 2, 2014 11:49 a.m.
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Seems to me one of the first items of business for new trustees is to revisit that committee and better align its membership with the regulations about residency and representation.— November 2, 2014 10:44 a.m.
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Good work Susan! I agree that the new board must revisit the votes taken by the 7-11 committee on the Third avenue property in light of the Malcolm ineligibility and Kevin O'Neill property conflicts, as well as the absence of Delgado. Interesting stuff. Thanks.— November 1, 2014 8:17 p.m.
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Was it the 7/11 committee that was supposed to evaluate properties for 'surplus' status? However, as we have mentioned before, the board never held the requisite public hearing to declare the properties surplus. I believe the membership of the 7/11 committee was to be composed of residents, and I do not believe that David Malcolm is a resident of the suhsd. Hmmmmmmm— November 1, 2014 7:24 p.m.
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Yes, it seems that David Malcolm has contributed handsomely to Cartmill's campaign. I am wondering, again, just what interests Mr. Malcolm might have in the SUHSD property deals... and, of course, in Cartmill's allegiance. Interesting, isn't it?— November 1, 2014 5:38 p.m.