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Findings 12 findings
F1
The work of some Community Planning Groups can be delayed by a lack of diverse membership and citizen interest.
F2
The degree to which members of CPGs are representative of the geographic sections of the community and diverse community interests cannot be determined.
F3
Selective consolidation of some CPGs in adjacent areas could, in some cases, increase diversity and facilitate the review and processing of development proposals and community plans Fact: CPGs review discretionary projects and make recommendations to the City government on land use matters. Fact: In their advisory capacity Community Planning Groups sometimes request from developers additions or modifications to a project that are unrelated or only marginally related to the proposed development.
F4
San Diego City Council Policy 600-24 Guidelines provide sufficient guidance on inappropriate additions or modifications.
F5
If a request with a marginal relation to a project occurs, it can either be resolved by the city staff without significant delay in the process or form the basis for satisfactory compromises between the developer and the CPG. Fact: San Diego City Council Policy 600-24 and the guidelines relative to that policy provide guidance for the diverse composition of the CPGs. Fact: Diverse membership is necessary to represent the varied residential and business interests of the community. San Diego City Council Policy 600-24, Article 3, Section 3 7
F6
Membership of some CPGs is not sufficiently diverse to represent their communities.
F7
In some cases, there are insufficient volunteers to allow CPGs to maintain a diverse membership.
F8
Neither the CPGs nor the City have recruitment procedures that meet the stated goal of increased diversity. Fact: Members of the City of San Diego’s Planning Department do not attend every CPG meeting.
F9
Policy, procedure, or development issues sometimes arise during CPG meetings and if left unanswered or incorrectly answered, can result in unnecessary confusion or delays.
F10
If members of the City Planning Department attended all CPG meetings, issues could be resolved in a timely manner. Fact: The City of San Diego conducts an annual in-person Community Orientation Workshop (COW) and has an electronic version (eCOW) of that training available on-line. Fact: City of San Diego new CPG members receive training when they initially assume their duties. Fact: Continuing CPG members are not required to review the orientation materials once they have begun serving on the board.
F11
The training provided by the City of San Diego - the Community Orientation Workshop (COW) or the electronic version (eCOW) - provides adequate preparation for new CPG members.
F12
Periodic review of training materials would help continuing board members stay current on the Brown Act and changes in City policies.
Recommendations 5
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18-01Page 8consolidation of some CPGs should take place.
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18-02Page 8Determine if the Planning Department should develop methods and provide
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18-03Page 9Determine if members of the Planning Department staff should attend all
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18-04Page 9Consider directing the San Diego City Neighborhood Services Department
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18-05Page 9Determine if all CPG members should be required to complete the eCOW
Agency Responses 1
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.