December Edition
December 5, 2022
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Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Priorities |
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In June 2022, City Council changed a Key Budget Date to include an additional Councilmember Budget Priority Memorandum in September. The rationale for the change is to better align the Councilmembers’ first memorandum with the Mayor’s and staff timeline.
The theme of my memorandum was “Back to Basics.” Back to Basics means that City leaders prioritize the City’s workforce and the delivery of excellent City services, and that aside from public safety, no new general fund positions should be added.
Last year, we added 800 new positions. As of September this year, we had over 2,000 budgeted and vacant positions. These vacancies include 130 in the Parks and Recreation Department, 185 in Development Services, 300 in the Police Department, and 387 in Public Utilities.
We must recruit and retain our workforce. We must offer competitive salaries and incentives to accomplish this.
Please see my full Council District 1 Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Priorities Memorandum here.
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I am pleased to welcome two new team members to District 1.
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Carrie Shah is our Pacific Beach representative beginning December 12, 2022. She previously worked with the San Diego Refugee Communities Coalition and the San Diego Community College District’s PATH Program. Carrie has her master’s degree in International Relations from American University and her bachelor’s degree in International Global Studies from UNC-Greensboro. Carrie completed a service year with AmeriCorps Vista where she was the outreach coordinator for a digital inclusion project focused on generating internet access for rural public housing families.
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Emily Lynch is our community representative for the Carmel Valley, Del Mar Mesa, Torrey Hills, and Pacific Highlands Ranch communities. Emily has experience working with several national nonprofits and has experience working on local and national political campaigns. She holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in Spanish from San Diego State University.
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CITYWIDE NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES |
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Free4ME: Supporting Menstrual Equity |
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In partnership with Youth Will, Planned Parenthood, and Invest in San Diego Families, I worked with City staff to advance menstrual equity in the City. Starting in 2023, the City will provide tampons and pads in 50 City libraries, pools, and teen recreation centers in all council districts with free access. Period Poverty is real, and no one should choose between a tampon or food. |
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What Was on the Docket?
(a sampling from 9/13 through 11/15)
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Thank you to all the residents who contacted us and engaged with my office the past few months. If you would like to report an issue in your community, do not hesitate to reach out to my community representatives via email or phone – we are here working for you. |
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Community "Win" Monthly Highlights |
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Sidewalk Vending
Worked to enforce Sidewalk Vending Ordinance on our boardwalks and in our shoreline parks with no reduction in protections.
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Corrective action taken at La Jolla Hermosa Park
The channel in Bird Rock’s La Jolla Hermosa Park became blocked, diverting stormwater, and eroding the bluff. After considering several options, City Park & Recreation dispatched City crews to take corrective action.
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Thank you, Ty Santineau and Lee Babler, City of San Diego Parks & Recreation Department |
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Sidewalk Installation
Installation of a crosswalk on La Jolla Scenic Drive North at Sugarman Drive. We thank Shea Buckley for bringing this to our attention and for your use of Get It Done!
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Padding Installation
Padding installed on the southeast Bird Rock Joint Use baseball field.
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Overgrowth Cleared
I-5 Freeway overpass medians on Del Mar Heights Road were cleared of weeds and overgrowth.
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Carmel Mission Park
16 lights in Carmel Mission Park replaced.
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Traffic Control
Secured traffic control signage at Pacific Sky Elementary School.
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Ocean Air
Ocean Air Joint Use Field drainage issue solved by Parks and Recreation staff.
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Trash Cleared
Trash, including a mattress, removed from the Public Right of Way on Calle Mar de Mariposa.
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Streetlights
Streetlights replaced on Minorca Cove.
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Paving
Bahama Cove repaved.
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Overgrowth Cleared
Medians cleared of weeds and overgrowth on Governor Drive, Regents Road, and Genesee Avenue.
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Construction Materials
Construction materials removed from the west dead end of Governor Drive.
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Traffic Signal
Traffic signal activated on Governor Drive at Lakewood Street.
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City staff and crews activate the traffic signal, Governor
Drive at Lakewood Street
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Torrey Pines Fire Station
Groundbreaking for the new Torrey Pines Fire Station, fully electric, along with the purchase of an EV (and diesel) fire engine.
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Artist rendering of FS 52 located on UCSD campus off North
Torrey Pines Road, south of Genesee Avenue
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COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES |
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Constituent services are Job One in my council office. My reps attend your community’s monthly meetings and are your gateway to work with City staff to resolve your issues. You are always welcome and encouraged to reach out to us from anywhere in the District or the City.
Venessa Jackson will direct your call to the staff best suited to respond to your issue.
Carrie Shah, Community Representative
Pacific Beach
Emily Lynch, Community Representative
Carmel Valley, Del Mar Mesa, Torrey Hills, and Pacific Highlands Ranch
Steve Hadley, Community Outreach Director
La Jolla
Krissy Chan, Policy Associate
Del Mar Heights, Torrey Pines, University City
To stay up-to-date on all District 1 news and updates, please follow me on Twitter (@JoeLaCavaD1), Facebook (@JoeLaCavaD1), and Instagram (@joelacava_d1). To ensure you receive our occasional updates, sign up here.
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Team LaCava excited for @harryscoffeshop after SDSU Tobacco Product
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