Support Balboa Park this Wednesday

Since Innovations is looking to locate in this area, we think this would be a great meeting to get involved with. Can you make it?

BALBOA PARK WEST ADVISORY GROUP

Dear Neighbors:

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the newly formed Balboa Park West Advisory Group, and to request your participation.

The Balboa Park West Advisory Group has been formed to provide an open and transparent forum to facilitate dialogue between residents and officials regarding neighborhood/park interface issues. The group will advise the Balboa Park Committee on issues that impact the park, west of the SR-163, referred to in park planning documents as the West Mesa.

There is an increased utilization of Balboa Park given the region’s population growth. More events and activities in the park require decisions on the best way to use this finite resource in a manner that benefits all park users. Decisions are made based on the capacity of the park infrastructure, the interests of the public as a whole, and the effect the proposed usage or activity has on the grounds and adjacent community. Our group will serve to advise on these issues and more.

Our group will hold itself to the highest standards of public service. Information will be openly shared and discussed. As advisors to the Balboa Park Committee we are subject to the City of San Diego’s procedures; therefore all meetings will be noticed, topics discussed will be limited to agenda items, minutes will be taken and made available to all. It is expected that a process for electing an Advisory Group Board will be determined in the near future.

We envision discussing issues such as:

Special event permitting
Public safety
Infrastructure needs
Transient assistance
Noise
Future planning efforts
Park maintenance and beautification
Park/neighborhood interface

We invite you to become involved in this important community activity. Our first meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2008 at 6:00 pm at the Redwood Bridge Club, 3111 Sixth Avenue in Balboa Park. If you have questions, our phone number is 619 675 1978. Your contact information will only be used by the organizing committee.

Thank you for your time. We look forward to meeting you.

Vicki Granowitz, Chair, Balboa Park Committee
City of San Diego Department of Park and Recreation
2125 Park Boulevard
San Diego CA 92101