The City of San Diego has directed the La Jolla Community Planning Association (LJCPA) to incorporate their appeal procedures into its city approved bylaws. In response, the LJCPA established an Ad-Hoc Committee (Committee) on Bylaw Revisions and held publicly noticed meetings to draft their appeal procedures. On March 3, 2011 and March 1, 2012 the LJCPA adopted the Committee’s recomendation […]
I read an recent article written by Andrew Keatts on the Voice of San Diego regarding the recent transparency push for the Community Planning Groups in San Diego with immense interest. As a daily morning reader of VOSD, I would like to share with you my thoughts and comments; First, congratulations’ to Mayor Filner for establishing an […]
The recent article in the La Jolla Light “La Jolla Historical Society appeals city’s decision on Windemere site” is factually wrong on the following important facts; (1) On Feb. 4 the La Jolla Historical Society (LJHS) and the La Jolla Community Planning Association (LJCPA) each filed appeals against the city’s environmental determination on the Windermere cottage. Astonishingly, […]
LJCPA Trustees: As each of you are aware the actions of the La Jolla Community Planning Association are regulated by Council Policy 600-24 (600-24) and the La Jolla Community Planning Association (LJCPA) Corporate Bylaws adopted and effective March 5, 2009 (Bylaws). Pursuant to 600-24, the standard operating procedures and responsibilities of recognized community planning groups, […]
La Jolla Association Staff: The City of San Diego has determined since the La Jolla Community Planning Association (LJCPA) is a advisory body created by an action of the City Council, the LJCPA is subject to; (i) California’s Open Meeting Law, the Ralph M. Brown Act (“Brown Act”). (ii) City of San Diego Council Policy […]
The La Jolla Community Planning Association is recognized by the City Council to make recommendations to the City Council, Planning Commission, City staff and other governmental agencies on land use matters for our community. As our recognized community planning group they are responsible to review development projects. During the development project review period, the LJCPA is sent project […]
La Jolla Light By Michael Rabkin Executive Director Hillel of San Diego At the November meeting of the La Jolla Shores Planned District Advisory Board, the motion to approve the Hillel project failed by a vote of 3 to 2. Had board member Susan Starr, whose household has been a lead public opponent of the […]
Posted on October 19, 2012 on the VOSD. By Keegan Kyle City Councilwoman Sherri Lightner declined to answer a question at a community forum Friday afternoon. The question wasn’t particularly interesting, but Lightner’s silence was. The forum’s moderator asked Lightner to explain her position on Proposition B, a high-profile pension initiative that voters approved in […]
By: The La Jolla Light In 18 days, if you haven’t already voted by mail, you’ll be asked to cast your vote for a variety of candidates vying for an assortment of public-service offices. In the contest for City Council District 1 representative — our first-responder for La Jolla, the Village and community-wide issues — […]
La Jolla Light: Since January, the La Jolla Light has been reporting on the nauseating odor that fills the air along the Cove coastline that is caused by marine wildlife excrement rotting on the cliffs. Pedestrians, joggers, seaside diners, merchants, visitors and residents alike, have all voiced their disgust at the situation. Meanwhile, the stench is […]