It used to be a fun place, now it's just making us look blighted.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Craptacular
It used to be a fun place, now it's just making us look blighted.
City Manger Bru HA HA Extended
With one day's notice,
The city council will be doing a city manager evaluation, tomorrow.
Is Cotton a contractor or an employee? It gets confusing.
The council agenda says the council will REPORT out on consideration of extending the current contract. Does that mean they will decide behind closed doors?
Thanks to Teresa Barth and a couple Leucadia Loonies you can speak before the closed session and hear the report out afterwards.
The city council will be doing a city manager evaluation, tomorrow.
Is Cotton a contractor or an employee? It gets confusing.
The council agenda says the council will REPORT out on consideration of extending the current contract. Does that mean they will decide behind closed doors?
Thanks to Teresa Barth and a couple Leucadia Loonies you can speak before the closed session and hear the report out afterwards.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Encinitas Now More Sustainable
From the North County Times.
Developers of the mixed-use redevelopment project Pacific Station in downtown Encinitas, John Dewald & Associates create innovative and distinctive projects that address sustainability on multiple levels. SourceThere will be less cars on the road too!
“Pacific Station reflects the look, feel and sensibilities of the unique Encinitas beach community,” DeWald said, “and contributes to a walkable community that brings life back to our downtown.”
On Thursday, county Supervisor Pam Slater-Price and the Encinitas City Council presided at a groundbreaking ceremony attended by more than 100 people. Pacific Station was hailed as a “poster child for transit-oriented design.”
Mayor Jerome Stocks said the project represents “a re-investment in our ability to sustain a living, breathing, working downtown Encinitas.”
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Winter sand, reef, surf, sun.
SDWD Water Level Status
Short-term drought status to remain in effect in the SDWD. See Patch.http://encinitas.patch.com/articles/drought-level-for-san-dieguito-water-district-remains-at-level-two
Are there any long-term water policies in the SDWD that address affordability & economic imacts, long-term supply, and long-term demand? Did anyone mention water policy at the goal setting meetings?
Official California Drought Status for Jan 24, 2011
Are there any long-term water policies in the SDWD that address affordability & economic imacts, long-term supply, and long-term demand? Did anyone mention water policy at the goal setting meetings?
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Local Garden Art on Display
Art is on display in the gardens of many Leucadians. The inclusion of art in daily life is something that distinguishes much of Leucadia. So, you all might want to check out the sculptures that are on display at Quail Botanic Gardens (aka SD Botanic Gardens).
The sculptures in the garden program is a great idea. Great for the gardens and great for our local artists.
The sculptures in the garden program is a great idea. Great for the gardens and great for our local artists.
SINGLE NORTH LANE EVACUATION SUICIDE!!!
Photo taken from a Toyota Prius.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
One Anon's Take on the Hall Park
Prenotes:
The Hall Park Phase I is not funded
The park design was suppose to be done last summer.
From the Inbox:
Wednesday night the city council heard the appeal of the Planning Department decision to find Substantial Conformance of the design changes in the Hall property park since its approval in 2008. This mainly was related to the encroachment of the I-5 expansion into the park. Jerome Stocks quickly made a motion to go back to the original approved plan and derail the Substantial Conformance issue. Did he think that the city had a weak case? After all it was the city that thought it was necessary to initiate the review before beginning park construction.
Stocks had to withdraw his motion, and the appeal went forward. The Planning Department and the Parks and Recreation Department made NO defense and NO rebuttal of their findings. Isn't this an admission that the appellant was correct? There were statements in the City's letter to Caltrans on the I-5 EIR and in the comments of the consultant SRA that totally contradicted the findings of Planning Director Patrick Murphy. Isn't it odd the Murphy had nothing to say? The contradictions related to decreasing air quality, points may clear by the public speakers.
The council voted 4 to 1, with Barth dissenting, to revert to the approved 2008 plan. This seems an unsatisfactory solution for everybody, as it pretends the I-5 expansion won't take place. It is an attempt to shift all responsibility and cost from the city to Caltrans. Will this fly legally and politically? The lawyer of the appellant said that the city can't ignore a "probable" project, even if unbuilt. City Attorney Glenn Sabine said yes it can and Caltrans would be responsible for all costs. What kind of risk has the city taken on with this decision?
The Hall Park Phase I is not funded
The park design was suppose to be done last summer.
From the Inbox:
Wednesday night the city council heard the appeal of the Planning Department decision to find Substantial Conformance of the design changes in the Hall property park since its approval in 2008. This mainly was related to the encroachment of the I-5 expansion into the park. Jerome Stocks quickly made a motion to go back to the original approved plan and derail the Substantial Conformance issue. Did he think that the city had a weak case? After all it was the city that thought it was necessary to initiate the review before beginning park construction.
Stocks had to withdraw his motion, and the appeal went forward. The Planning Department and the Parks and Recreation Department made NO defense and NO rebuttal of their findings. Isn't this an admission that the appellant was correct? There were statements in the City's letter to Caltrans on the I-5 EIR and in the comments of the consultant SRA that totally contradicted the findings of Planning Director Patrick Murphy. Isn't it odd the Murphy had nothing to say? The contradictions related to decreasing air quality, points may clear by the public speakers.
The council voted 4 to 1, with Barth dissenting, to revert to the approved 2008 plan. This seems an unsatisfactory solution for everybody, as it pretends the I-5 expansion won't take place. It is an attempt to shift all responsibility and cost from the city to Caltrans. Will this fly legally and politically? The lawyer of the appellant said that the city can't ignore a "probable" project, even if unbuilt. City Attorney Glenn Sabine said yes it can and Caltrans would be responsible for all costs. What kind of risk has the city taken on with this decision?
Monday, January 17, 2011
1st Goal Setting Workshop for 2011, Tuesday 6 pm
Be there and tell everyone what goals you think the city should strive for in 2011.
Has the city met it's past goals?
Are you happy or sad?
My goal is to skate city hall like Mycah Williams here. Vote for him on Thrasher Magazine's "Stoke of the Year".
photo by Max Dolberg
Has the city met it's past goals?
Are you happy or sad?
My goal is to skate city hall like Mycah Williams here. Vote for him on Thrasher Magazine's "Stoke of the Year".
Sunday, January 16, 2011
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