CITY OF SAN DIEGO COUNCIL DISTRICT TWO MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Councilmember Ed Harris proudly represents the neighborhoods of Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Mission
Beach, Mission Bay, Morena, Midway, Bay Ho, Bay Park, Clairemont and Linda Vista
JULY 2014 | VOLUME I, ISSUE 2
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202 C Street, MS 10A, San Diego, CA 92101 | 619/236-6622 | EdHarris@sandiego.gov | Twitter: @EdHarrisSD & @San DiegoCD2
Dear Friends,

As you enjoy this years 4
th
of July picnics, parades, and fireworks, I would
ask that you remember all of our brave service men and women who have
fought to defend our countrys freedom since the Declaration of Independ-
ence was signed in Philadelphia 238 years ago. Our countrys independ-
ence was born out of conflict: the American Revolutionary War against
Britain had been raging for two years when the Continental Congress ap-
pointed a committee to explore the independence of the 13 American
colonies from Great Britain. The Marines were founded on November 10,
1775 in Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, and have fought in every American war
since that day.

As a former Marine, I understand that continuing our freedom and independence comes with a
price, and a responsibility to care for and support our active and retired military members. A
way to show your support locally is to help fund the Veterans Plaza Memorial in Ocean Beach.
The Ocean Beach Veterans Plaza, located at the corner of Newport Avenue and Abbott Street,
was constructed in 1997 as a memorial to honor those who have served
The San Diego City Councils vote on the Ocean Beach Community Plan Update has
been postponed and will be heard on July 29. The item had been docketed for the
June 30 Council meeting but on June 27, the City received a memorandum from the
California Coastal Commission with 43 suggested modifications to the Plan. While
no one is pleased with this unexpected delay, we want to make sure we comply with
every process to ensure this Plan is defensible and reflects what is fitting for Ocean
Beach, Councilmember Harris said. The Council District Two office will keep the
community informed of any new developments.
Ocean Beach Community Plan Update
Continued on page 2
Inside this Issue:

AB2145, p. 2

Pacific Beach Library, p. 2

Quality of Life Issues, p. 3

Marshmallow Out, p.3

Lifeguard Relays, p. 3

Morena Boulevard, p. 4

CD2 Staff Picks, p. 4

OVO Regulations, p. 4

Ed in the District, p. 4

Community Calendar, p. 5

Midway Clarification, p. 5

Community Engagement, p. 6

Led by Councilmember Ed Harris, last month the San Diego City Council passed a resolution in opposition to State As-
sembly Bill 2145 (AB2145). AB2145 sought to hamper the City of San Diegos right to study, and potentially imple-
ment, community choice energy, officially titled Community Choice Aggregation (CCA). CCA is the ability of the City to
purchase electricity for the residents of San Diego, while having SDG&E continue to deliver that power. Subsequent to
the Councils vote, the bill was amended in the Senate Energy Committee to remove the most onerous provisions of
the bill. As it currently reads, the bill will allow cities to continue to pursue Community Choice energy.
By opposing AB2145, consumers can now choose an energy provider, and by utilizing CCAs we are able to generate
more clean energy at competitive costs, said Councilmember Harris. The Councils vote sent a strong message to Sac-
ramento that the second largest city in California demands and deserves the opportunity to explore local community
energy. I am grateful to my council colleagues for their support in opposing AB2145, said Councilmember Harris.
Council Opposes Assembly Bill 2145
and are still serving in the armed forces. Over time, the plaza has become worn down due to a high amount of foot
traffic and the corrosive nature of the oceans salt air. The Ocean Beach Community Development Corporation was
awarded a grant from the County Board of Supervisors and the Office of Ron Roberts, and Kevin Faulconer contributed
funds from his office budget when he was the councilmember for District Two. However, additional funding is needed
to complete the memorial. To get more information or to contribute online go to http://obcdc.org/category/veterans-
plaza-project/.

I wish you all a safe and enjoyable July 4. As always, thank you for the opportunity to represent you.

Respectfully,



Ed Harris
Councilmember, District Two
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Pacific Beach Library Turns 100
On July 12, 2014, the Pacific Beach Branch Library celebrates its
100
th
birthday. The Library began in June of 1914 as some book-
shelves housed in the lobby of the Pacific Beach Womans Club.
Thirty years later, the Pacific Beach Library moved to the first of
two different rented properties on Ingraham Street and, after
passage of a library bond in 1949, the library was able to move
to a dedicated building at 4606 Ingraham Street two years later.
In the 1980s and 1990s, Vern Taylor & Erma Taylor OBrien gen-
erously donated $3.75 million to purchase the land and build the
Earl & Birdie Taylor Library, in memory of the parents who had taken them as children to the original library located
inside the Pacific Beach Womans Club. The Earl & Birdie Taylor Library opened on May 3, 1997. Mr. Taylor and Mrs.
OBrien appreciated and understood at an early age the importance of literacy and access to information. The Taylor
Library is a treasured community asset that will continue to enrich lives for many years to come, said Councilmember
Harris.
Marshmallow Out
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Quality of Life Challenges: Illegal Marijuana Dispensaries
As the City begins to process new applications for medical marijuana consumer cooperatives, some illegal dispensaries
remain operating. Councilmember Harris recently sent a memo to Councilmember Emerald, Chair of the Public Safety
and Livable Neighborhoods (PS&LN) Committee requesting a monthly report from the San Diego Police Chiefs office,
the City Attorneys office, and Neighborhood Code Compliance to PS&LN. In that report, he requested the addresses of
all known illegal dispensaries, breakdowns on which among these have opened or closed since last reported, and a
status of actions being taken against each to enforce zoning restrictions.

When my constituents ask why some dispensaries are still open, its my job to find out why, Councilmember Harris
said.

The newly-approved ordinance for operating medical marijuana dispensaries allows that:

No more than four cooperatives are allowed to operate within each council district;
Cooperatives need to be separated from child care centers, schools, playgrounds, residential care facilities, public
parks, churches and other cooperatives by 1,000 feet;
Onsite medical professionals are not allowed; and
Cooperatives must apply for a Conditional Use Permit.
Ron Trenton Memorial Relays
Councilmember Harris has joined the Ocean Beach Town Council and
local business owners in asking 4
th
of July revelers to refrain from par-
ticipating in the marshmallow fight this year. The annual evening
event has grown in popularity over 25 years, leaving neighborhood
streets and the beach covered in a gooey mess. What started out
long ago as some friendly fun on the beach has clearly gotten out of
control," Councilmember Harris wrote to merchants. People who
participate in the event enjoy themselves but the cleanup is primarily
left to local business owners and the City the following day. Melted
marshmallows in the sand are messy and harmful to seagulls foraging
on the beach, Councilmember Harris stated.
On July 29 at 6:00 p.m., the City of San Diego Lifeguards and the San Diego Lifesaving Association will host the 60
th
an-
nual Ron Trenton Memorial Relays at Belmont Park in Mission Beach. This years event raises money for Rady Chil-
drens Hospital, Jackie Robinson YMCA, the Ocean Beach Community Development Corporations Veterans Plaza Me-
morial Project, and the Marines Corps Law Enforcement Foundation. The relays pits the four districts of the City of San
Diego Lifeguard Services against one another in races that highlight the skills necessary to perform ocean rescues such
as running, swimming, and paddling. The event is comprised of 12 legs, and typically takes an hour to complete. For
additional information, contact the president of the San Diego Lifesaving Association, Jeff Hatfield, at sdlifesavingasso-
ciation@yahoo.com or 619-980-0934.
Photo courtesy of the Ocean Beach Town Council
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Councilmember Harris in the District
July 10, 2014 Councilmember Harris will attend and speak at the Clairemont Town Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. at
Cadman Elementary located at 4370 Kamloop Avenue in Bay Park.
July 10, 2014 Councilmember Harris will host a homeless issues community meeting at the Point Loma Library com-
munity room located at 3701 Voltaire Street from 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP to tcambre@sandiego.gov if you
plan to attend.
July 17, 2014 Councilmember Harris will be meeting with Point Loma residents to hear their concerns and to give a
City update from 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. at Stone Brewery located at 2816 Historic Decatur Road. Please RSVP to
rcbush@sandiego.gov if you plan to attend.
July 26, 2014 Councilmember Harris will be holding another Saturday constituent coffee, this time in Mission Beach
from 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. on the beach at Belmont Park just south of the lifeguard tower. Bring your beach chair and
coffee will be provided. Please RSVP to cbarfield@sandiego.gov if you plan to attend.
A recent analysis by planning and environmental services consultant Potter & Associates has been given to Council-
member Harris regarding the potential loss of jobs in the Morena District if the Morena Boulevard Station Area Plan-
ning Study is adopted as currently proposed. Councilmember Harris has written a memo to the Citys Planning Director
Bill Fulton requesting a review of the findings in the Potter & Associates analysis and will keep the community informed
of the response received.
Morena Boulevard Station Area Planning Study
The Citys website is full of valuable information and resources but sometimes finding that content is tricky. The fol-
lowing is the CD2 July Staff Pick of useful information on the Citys website.

Contact Information for Citys Leadership

If you go to the main page of the Citys website ( www.sandiego.gov ) on the right hand side youll see a link titled
Leadership Team Contacts. Click on that link to view the contact information (names, departments and telephone
numbers) for individuals in the Mayors office, City Management, Public Safety, City Departments and Executive Direc-
tors.
CD2 Staff Picks
Last month the City Council passed the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance. On July 8, an online system will allow people to
purchase a $2.00 permit to park oversized vehicles such as boats, trailers and campers on City streets. The ordinance
will allow owners of permitted vehicles more than 27 feet long and 7 feet high to park on streets overnight for loading,
unloading and cleaning. People will be allowed to purchase permits for up to three nights in a row, or a total of 72 per
year.
The Oversized Vehicle Ordinance really addresses safety and quality of life issues. Oversized vehicles that park on City
streets for weeks at a time create problems visibility is reduced for drivers, and access to driveways and alleys is often
compromised. Parking is already a challenge for folks coming down to the beach just for a day. I'm pleased the City of
San Diego has now joined other coastal cities such as Oceanside, Coronado, Del Mar, and Encinitas to enact oversized
vehicle regulations, said Councilmember Harris.
Regulations for Oversized Vehicles
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Community Calendar

July 2014 The San Diego Symphony
The San Diego Symphony is hosting free concerts at various locations in the City during the month of July for its Your
Song, Your Story program. Free food, drink and live music/dancing will be available for all attendees at accompanying
block parties in selected community event venues. A free opening reception will take place at the Jacobs Music Center
in lieu of a block party on July 9,

2014. Make sure to RSVP for free admission and learn more at
www.yoursongyourstory.org.

July 12, 2014 The San Diego Brew Fest
The San Diego Brew Fest takes place at Liberty Station with event proceeds benefitting Noahs B-ark Pet Rescue, which
provides permanent homes and funds food and veterinary bills for rescued pets. For additional information visit http://
sandiegobeerfest.com/

July 14 Parks Fit San Diego
The City of San Diegos Park and Recreation Department is encouraging people of all ages to participate in a 30-day fit-
ness challenge where they walk 30 miles in 30 days or swim 20 miles in 30 days. Participants who enroll receive a Parks
Fit San Diego bracelet and when they complete the challenge, receive a commemorative I Got Fit In My Park in 30
Days t-shirt (while supplies last). The challenge runs from July 14 August 14. The deadline to enroll at a City Park
and Recreation Center is August 1, 2014.

July 19, 2014 The San Diego Pride Parade
The annual San Diego LGBT Pride Parade, the 5th largest in the United States, begins at 11:00 a.m. in Hillcrest at Uni-
versity Avenue and Normal Street. For more information visit www.sandiegopride.com

July 26, 2014 Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation Free Heart Screening
The Eric Paredes Save a Life Foundation will host free cardiac screenings for young people ages 9 19 at 1:00 p.m. at
The Rock at Liberty Station. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a silent killer of 7,000 kids annually. For additional information
visit http://epsavealife.org/
The June 2014 Council District Two communications included information about the Midway Pacific Highway Corridor
Community Plan which is currently being updated. We wrote: [Councilmember Harris] is concerned about how the
proposed development in the community plan update for the Midway Pacific Highway Corridor would increase traffic
and density with approximately 4,000 housing units in the area.

For clarification purposes, there are not 4,000 additional units being suggested in the plan but approximately 4,000
total for the area which is less than what the current adopted plan calls for, and about double the number of residen-
tial units already in the area. There are currently approximately 2,000 residential units of all types in the Midway plan-
ning area. Under the draft community plan, if all of the areas designated "residential" were to be fully built out, there
could be 5,000 units. That's a potential maximum increase of 3,000 units. The potential new units would be spread
throughout the entire Midway Pacific Highway Corridor planning area.
Clarification: Midway Pacific Highway Corridor
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Eds Community Engagement
1. With Marine Corps leaders at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot graduation. 2. With head coach Chris Barlow declar-
ing June 21, 2014 to be San Diego Canoe & Kayak Team Day. 3. With Darren Moore, Juliet Torykian and Richard
Torykian declaring June 24, 2014 to be Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation Day. 4. With County Supervisor
Ron Roberts and community leaders at the unveiling of the new entryway landmark in Ocean Beach.
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Dominika
Bukalova
Rollin
Bush
Tracy
Cambre
Chet
Barfield
Steven
Hadley
Sandra
Cowan
Nicole
Capretz
Council
Representative
Chief
of Staff
Council
Representative
Director of
Communications
Director of
Policy
Council
Representative
Meet the District Two Team
Director of
Office
Administration
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Council
Representative
Tarrant
Seautelle