tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post1809727818775611705..comments2023-11-28T20:40:14.193-08:00Comments on Fix Pacifica: Pacifica School District Public HearingFix Pacificahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14451072441256706977noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-43135911966249141752011-06-02T13:36:38.527-07:002011-06-02T13:36:38.527-07:00low reading comprehension scores offset by amazing...low reading comprehension scores offset by amazing ability to jump to conclusions in PacificaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-21105506838885469952011-06-02T12:56:23.725-07:002011-06-02T12:56:23.725-07:00Yes Todd, he contradicted himself in less than a p...Yes Todd, he contradicted himself in less than a paragraph.Enough is Enoughnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-53296465800096596502011-06-02T11:38:27.394-07:002011-06-02T11:38:27.394-07:00The choir is warming up right now.The choir is warming up right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-68732373599989732452011-06-02T11:08:19.925-07:002011-06-02T11:08:19.925-07:00From PSD board member O'Neill above... "W...From PSD board member O'Neill above... "We have had interest expressed by Affordable Family Housing groups."<br /><br />Nothing made up by me.todd brayhttp://fixpacifica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-27089832050151188872011-06-02T10:42:30.310-07:002011-06-02T10:42:30.310-07:00Anon@1257, Whether the news is true or a figment o...Anon@1257, Whether the news is true or a figment of someone's imagination, a proposal to build low-income or affordable housing in Park Pacifica would succeed in uniting a really odd mix of voices in a chorus of that old Pacifica standby "we want development but that's not the right kind of development". Build it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-65851358840277220442011-06-02T00:57:12.626-07:002011-06-02T00:57:12.626-07:00"That a developer is already identified shoul..."That a developer is already identified should make everyones skin crawl due to the back woods politics of it all."<br /><br />Where are you getting this from Todd? Quit making $tuff up for you own entertainment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-87602607522309964352011-06-01T22:53:33.932-07:002011-06-01T22:53:33.932-07:00and BTW I do realize that this is not a seller'...and BTW I do realize that this is not a seller's market for any type of real estate but bargain hunters are out there and beach front property always has unique value. Beggars can't be choosers and the value will not be going up anytime soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-12910656804295598962011-06-01T22:47:32.480-07:002011-06-01T22:47:32.480-07:00Somewhat off topic but does anyone know how the ol...Somewhat off topic but does anyone know how the old WWTP site is being marketed? Has it been listed? Perhaps a realtor out there has some info? We hear lots of talk about the city being ready to sell but has anything actually been done to make that happen? Wait long enough and the whole thing will just fall into the ocean.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-68723402058952495832011-06-01T21:56:46.034-07:002011-06-01T21:56:46.034-07:00Anon (647), good work on the ABAG 275. "Hope ...Anon (647), good work on the ABAG 275. "Hope springs eternal", so I still believe the quarry will be developed, sooner rather than later would be better for the economy of this city. <br /><br />Anon (940) maybe Todd doesn't just watch this blog to reply quickly. Eventually when he checks the internet and has time he will reply. The article and comments will still be here, unless Blogger has another idea (glitch).Kathy Meehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000878422176050692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-31905494392184130682011-06-01T21:40:03.425-07:002011-06-01T21:40:03.425-07:00Todd, you silence is once again deafening.Todd, you silence is once again deafening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-6584637772221180442011-06-01T18:47:21.878-07:002011-06-01T18:47:21.878-07:00The 2010-2014 plan is directly related to the quar...The 2010-2014 plan is directly related to the quarry which as we all know, will never get developed because some eco-terrorist will sue on behalf of a frog, or a bird, or a snake. Pacifica is listed on the ABAG site at 275 total with percentages listed in each subcategory. So this is 275 NEW units? Todd, do we know the consequences for being non-compliant? I know we don't get our golden carrot (subsidies.) That's not money we want for our schools or our city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-49954244411524464662011-06-01T17:36:44.014-07:002011-06-01T17:36:44.014-07:00Sorry, Anon (132), don't know exactly. It is o...Sorry, Anon (132), don't know exactly. It is old information out there. There was the 1999-2006 <a href="http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/vgn/images/portal/cit_609/26/5/1367886017SMCo%20Housing%20Element%203-%20Needs%20Assessment.pdf" rel="nofollow">county assessment</a> page 31 spreadsheet of 666 housing units, half of which the city may have complied with. <br /><br />2/14/11, there was some kind of a <a href="http://www.pacificariptide.com/files/skmbt_c65011020917070.pdf" rel="nofollow">city council meeting resolution in process, item 5</a> lower page 9. The text indicates some kind of State law county update, think I must not have viewed that meeting. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.cityofpacifica.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=3856" rel="nofollow">The 5 year implementation plan 2010-14</a> includes housing Section B, text page 3 (affordable, low cost, senior). There are 309 units proposed (I counted them last year. <br /><br />Somehow I have the impression the City intends to comply with the MINIMUM requirement, rather than succeed from ABAG, the sub-region County, and the State.Kathy Meehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000878422176050692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-75033637277864517772011-06-01T13:32:04.631-07:002011-06-01T13:32:04.631-07:00Kathy, Do you know the date we entered into the AB...Kathy, Do you know the date we entered into the ABAG agreement that commits us to 311 units? And, what is the total number of low income housing already in Pacifica? Inquiring minds want to know... <br /><br />What we really need is a Walmart LOL That ought to get the locals talking!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-63161736458741346642011-06-01T09:32:41.811-07:002011-06-01T09:32:41.811-07:00Todd, I am no fan of building a whole lot more hou...Todd, I am no fan of building a whole lot more housing, but the bay area population is growing. Our conflict is not only on the ABAG requirement, but probably city growth, and possibly city improvement. <br /><br />On another article several weeks back, Markus said something like 16-18% of our population only works in Pacifica, the other 84-82% drive over the hill (or possibly don't work). And, much of our commerce is also transacted over the hill. Nothing balanced about this city, hence coffers run dry and we scrape over sustainable issues. <br /><br />Economic result: other cities get our tax dollars, and gas stations in are in top tax revenue producers for Pacifica. Why not increase commerce here? Increase the number of jobs and services; reduce the money spent on gasoline; increase city tax revenue. More balance, less feuding.Kathy Meehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000878422176050692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-44700875159665635642011-06-01T08:00:24.800-07:002011-06-01T08:00:24.800-07:00Does ABAG require that there be 311 new jobs here ...Does ABAG require that there be 311 new jobs here to help support those new houses?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-40256411045085004702011-06-01T08:00:09.892-07:002011-06-01T08:00:09.892-07:00How does more housing affect Pacifica? hmmm, thin...How does more housing affect Pacifica? hmmm, think about that for a minute.Enough is Enoughnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-36503697426162573622011-06-01T07:40:06.806-07:002011-06-01T07:40:06.806-07:00Todd, how would housing or apartments on the Oddst...Todd, how would housing or apartments on the Oddstad School site effect you??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-44867579044208487822011-06-01T07:04:38.692-07:002011-06-01T07:04:38.692-07:00Kathy, no sweat, we will never agree on this topic...Kathy, no sweat, we will never agree on this topic.todd brayhttp://fixpacifica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-23618652872707684182011-05-31T23:30:04.060-07:002011-05-31T23:30:04.060-07:00Todd, replay 311 housing units, our minimum. At th...Todd, replay 311 housing units, our minimum. At this time we will not agree on this. I have read enough of these ABAG pledges from San Mateo city council meetings to know that ABAG requirements are not just suggestions, and were not poised as such. <br /><br />Our City website/planning/redevelopment includes an "implementation plan (by 2015)" which includes 309 housing units, described in the quarry (senior, low cost, affordable housing). In retrospect, the developer planned village (Measure L) would have been a better, unified, classy, financially viable solution for that area.Kathy Meehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000878422176050692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-48324891494808086002011-05-31T22:15:27.198-07:002011-05-31T22:15:27.198-07:00Todd, why do you think Mike would financially bene...Todd, why do you think Mike would financially benefit from this?Steve Sinainoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-65028350475271293382011-05-31T22:08:02.270-07:002011-05-31T22:08:02.270-07:00It is not welching Kathy. Talk to an ABAG official...It is not welching Kathy. Talk to an ABAG official. They are the first to tell you their numbers are suggestions that are non binding. And yes I do think Mike should recuse himself as there is an appearance of financial conflict. That a developer is already identified should make everyones skin crawl due to the back woods politics of it all.todd brayhttp://fixpacifica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-79883714203950322382011-05-31T22:02:05.032-07:002011-05-31T22:02:05.032-07:00Those properties are in established residential ne...Those properties are in established residential neighborhoods and aren't suited for any other kind of "development". There aren't any big tenants looking to set-up back there. Kiewit was one of a kind. And all those other little home grown tenants aren't enough to pay the facility maintenance bills. The market for single family housing is dead but the market for apartments is thriving. Given Pacifica's track record and our NIMBYS we'll probably see that school bldg become a huge eyesore rather than anything useful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-17097535906251391242011-05-31T20:53:13.426-07:002011-05-31T20:53:13.426-07:00Todd, again approximately 311 housing units are ou...Todd, again approximately 311 housing units are our fair share minimum for the region, and I believe the city also agreed, and signed a resolution to do that. Are you suggesting this city welch on its agreement as part of the ABAG approximate 101 regional cities while the population continues to increase?<br /><br />Do you think just because Mike O'Neill is a Realtor (without a direct vested interest in a real estate based consideration), he should withdraw his knowledge and expertise and recuse himself?Kathy Meehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000878422176050692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-67765861690167652362011-05-31T18:06:57.099-07:002011-05-31T18:06:57.099-07:00"we have 50% GGNRA land (not our land), why n..."we have 50% GGNRA land (not our land), why not there?" <br /><br />Yes, let's build houses on national park land.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481238059942383326.post-49571014038709607552011-05-31T17:49:02.866-07:002011-05-31T17:49:02.866-07:00This is what the PSD does, PSD sells public land t...This is what the PSD does, PSD sells public land to developers. It has paid for major restorations to all the other PSD schools in town through this process. The last time it was done for the Cypress Walk development there was a reported thirteen million dollar surplus. <br /><br />So I guess the question is why sell off these property? Is the surplus gone? And/or have the rules of selling off public land to private developers changed to allow PSD to use the proceeds for things other than building improvements and new construction? And is it ethical for board members who are Realtors to promote this practice of selling public land to private developers as it has the appearance of a financial conflict of interest?<br /><br />Also there is no law, agreement or binding contract that dictates Pacifica needs to build any housing at all ever. The ABAG fantasies and county special groups can not dictate to Pacifica.todd brayhttp://fixpacifica.comnoreply@blogger.com