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Myrtle’s Message SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER MYRTLE COLE 202 C STREET, 10TH FLOOR SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 (619) 236-6644 PROUDLY REPRESENTING · Alta Vista · Broadway Heights · Chollas View · Emerald Hills · Encanto · Greater Skyline Hills · Jamacha · Lincoln Park · Lomita Village · North Bay Terraces · Oak Park · O’Farrell · Paradise Hills · Redwood Village · Rolando Park · South Bay Terraces · Valencia Park · Webster Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect on how our lives have changed since September 11, 2001 and take a moment to remember those lost in the attacks that shook our nation. This week marks 12 years since that tragic day of events and today we feel an even deeper appreciation for the men and women who serve our country in the military and those who serve as first responders to protect our way of life. We can all learn from tragedy and celebrate the good that can come from a collective effort to make a difference and bring about positive change. City Considers Adjusting Water Rates On Tuesday, September 10th, the City Council discussed a proposal to adjust water rates to all of its customers effective January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015. All rate-payers will be notified of the proposed changes by mail (prior to the end of September), so please be on the lookout. Why is the City considering the adjustment? The San Diego County Water Authority (CWA), the wholesaler that the City relies on for 85-90% of its water supply, is increasing the cost of raw water. Without the rate adjustment, the City would not have sufficient income to operate and maintain the City’s Water Utility system. Additionally, new revenue is needed to have sufficient debt service coverage. It is important to note that the City absorbed $35 million of CWA’s rate hikes in 2012 and 2013 so that rate payers would not be impacted. However, times have changed and the City no longer has the level of reserves to once again absorb the new costs being passed on by CWA. The City of San Diego is not the only city impacted. CWA has raised rates to its 24 member water districts in recent years to cover the increasing cost of water purchased or transported via the larger supplier based in Los Angeles, the Metropolitan Water District. Local districts such as CWA, have in turn, passed the increases on to their customers. The City’s water rate consists of two parts: the Base Fee and the Commodity Fee. The Base Fee charge is an amount based on meter size and does not vary with the volume of water used by a customer. The Commodity Fee is base on water usage. Under the proposed rate increase, the Base Fee will be decreasing for all customers and the Commodity Fee will be increasing. The vast majority of Single Family Residential customers will see their Base Fee decrease by 44 cents per month. Commodity Fees will be adjusted based on an overall rate increase of 7.25% in 2014 and up to 7.5% in 2015. Individual customer’s bills will vary from very low volume users seeing a slight overall decrease in their total bill to average and high volume users seeing an increase in their total bill. The new rate structure builds in an incentive for those who conserve. How can you participate or protest the adjustment? By the end of the month, you will receive a form in the mail that will provide an overview of the water rate adjustment. You can use the form and mail it in to register your protest. You can also choose to write a letter to the City. Written protests must be received by the City Clerk, City of San Diego, Mail Station No. 2P, City Administration Building, 202 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101, before the end of the public hearing which is scheduled for 10 a.m., November 21, 2013. Each protest must identify the affected property (by street address or Assessor’s Parcel Number) and include the signature of the property owner or utility customer of record. For additional information, please visit: www.sandiego.gov/water or call (619) 515-3500. Follow me @ @CD4MyrtleCole facebook.com/San-Diego -City-Councilmember- Myrtle-Cole Subscribe to the E-Newsletter
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Myrtle’s Message S E P T E M B E R 1 3 , 2 0 1 3
WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE OFFICE OF
COUNCILMEMBER MYRTLE COLE
202 C STREET, 10TH FLOOR SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
(619) 236-6644 PROUDLY
REPRESENTING
· Alta Vista
· Broadway Heights
· Chollas View
· Emerald Hills
· Encanto
· Greater Skyline Hills
· Jamacha
· Lincoln Park
· Lomita Village
· North Bay Terraces
· Oak Park
· O’Farrell
· Paradise Hills
· Redwood Village
· Rolando Park
· South Bay Terraces
· Valencia Park
· Webster
Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect on how our lives have changed since September 11, 2001 and take a moment to remember those lost in the attacks that shook our nation. This week marks 12 years since that tragic day of events and today we feel an even deeper appreciation for the men and women who serve our country in the military and those who serve as first responders to protect our way of life. We can all learn from tragedy and celebrate the good that can come from a collective effort to make a difference and bring about positive change. City Considers Adjusting Water Rates On Tuesday, September 10th, the City Council discussed a proposal to adjust water rates to all of its customers effective January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015. All rate-payers will be notified of the proposed changes by mail (prior to the end of September), so please be on the lookout. Why is the City considering the adjustment? The San Diego County Water Authority (CWA), the wholesaler that the City relies on for 85-90% of its water supply, is increasing the cost of raw water. Without the rate adjustment, the City would not have sufficient income to operate and maintain the City’s Water Utility system. Additionally, new revenue is needed to have sufficient debt service coverage. It is important to note that the City absorbed $35 million of CWA’s rate hikes in 2012 and 2013 so that rate payers would not be impacted. However, times have changed and the City no longer has the level of reserves to once again absorb the new costs being passed on by CWA. The City of San Diego is not the only city impacted. CWA has raised rates to its 24 member water districts in recent years to cover the increasing cost of water purchased or transported via the larger supplier based in Los Angeles, the Metropolitan Water District. Local districts such as CWA, have in turn, passed the increases on to their customers. The City’s water rate consists of two parts: the Base Fee and the Commodity Fee. The Base Fee charge is an amount based on meter size and does not vary with the volume of water used by a customer. The Commodity Fee is base on water usage. Under the proposed rate increase, the Base Fee will be decreasing for all customers and the Commodity Fee will be increasing. The vast majority of Single Family Residential customers will see their Base Fee decrease by 44 cents per month. Commodity Fees will be adjusted based on an overall rate increase of 7.25% in 2014 and up to 7.5% in 2015. Individual customer’s bills will vary from very low volume users seeing a slight overall decrease in their total bill to average and high volume users seeing an increase in their total bill. The new rate structure builds in an incentive for those who conserve. How can you participate or protest the adjustment? By the end of the month, you will receive a form in the mail that will provide an overview of the water rate adjustment. You can use the form and mail it in to register your protest. You can also choose to write a letter to the City. Written protests must be received by the City Clerk, City of San Diego, Mail Station No. 2P, City Administration Building, 202 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101, before the end of the public hearing which is scheduled for 10 a.m., November 21, 2013. Each protest must identify the affected property (by street address or Assessor’s Parcel Number) and include the signature of the property owner or utility customer of record. For additional information, please visit: www.sandiego.gov/water or call (619) 515-3500.
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Councilmember Cole in the Community
Getting Things Done in D4
FREE Community
Clean-Up & Recycling
WHEN: Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Chollas Lake (6350 College Grove Drive)
Allowable Items:
Junk Furniture Mattresses Appliances
Electronics Metals
Yard Waste
Fluorescent Light Bulbs Household Batteries
NOT Accepted Items:
Tires Construction Debris Demolition Debris
Hazardous Waste
Call 858-694-7000 if you have questions about what items are
accepted or how to dispose of materials that are not allowed at
this event.
Code Compliance Issues
Reported:
Improperly installed water heater
outdoors, without proper permit.
Improperly installed a washing
machine and dryer outdoors.
Building an unpermitted enclosed
patio attached to the rear of the
dwelling.
Building a 11’ x 12’ unpermitted
storage shed.
Building a non-permitted 11’ x 35’
carport that encroaches into the re-
quired front and side yards.
Modifying the weather resistive
exterior wall envelope protecting the
structure by replacing six exterior
windows.
Youth Summit Event at the
Educational Cultural Complex
Cruzin for Peace
Women's Empowerment & Fundraiser for 100 Strong
These code violations have resulted in fines starting at
$2,500 per day if not corrected.
P A G E 3 V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 1
Myrtle’s Job Board Look Who’s Hiring NOW!
Learn 6 ways to make your garden California Friendly. This class introduces a holistic and water wise approach to residential gardens. No-cost, three-hour classes are being offered on September 14, 2013 , 9 am to 12 pm, at the Skyline Hills Recreation Center, 8285 Skyline Dr., San Diego. Jobs and Job Training Available! Jobs available for military spouses! - Meet military housing specialists who can assist you in buying and keeping your home. Saturday, September 14, 2013. Joe & Vi Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, 92114. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. For more information visit www.veteranspreference.org. or call Gloria at 619-928-4736. REGISTER EARLY! SEATING IS LIMITED! Councilmember Myrtle Cole will be present. Home Buying/Selling Workshop - FREE ADMISSION!!! Learn how to THRIVE, not just survive, in today's real estate market. Lunch will be served at no cost to all attendees. Please RSVP to reserve your spot by calling (619) 262-2671 ext.0. Saturday, September 14 at noon at the St. Stephen's Cathedral COGIC 5825 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114. The First Play of the 50th Season! Before it Hits Home - Presented by Common Ground Theatre will be showing Fri-Sun; Sept. 14-29; at the Educational Cultural Complex 4343 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113. Order tickets online or check out upcoming events and shows at CGTSD.org or call (619) 272-3209. Philippine Dance Display - Watch a display of several Philippine dances and enjoy the accompanying cultural presentation. Wednesday, September 18, 5 pm to 6 pm at the Paradise Hills Public Library 5922 Rancho Hills Drive, San Diego, 92139. San Diego Praise Festival- This one day event will provide the San Diego community with free resources including educational and healthy living information along with live entertainment. There will be various food and vendor booths and carnival rides for the whole family. Join the fun on September 21, 11am-6pm at the Porter Field, 445 S. 47th Street, 92113. Reader’s & Writer’s Fair - Interested in being a writer? Ask local writers how they did it! Meet over a dozen published authors including award winners and find out more about their work! Three guest speakers including a New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize nominee! Paradise Hills Public Library Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 10 am to 1 pm. Career Fair - Making Career & Employment Opportunity Connections! Panel discussion begins at 6:35 pm. Professional attire is encouraged and bring your resume. Tuesday, September 24 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Malcolm X Library 5148 Market Street (619) 527-3405. Museum Mash Up - FREE ADMISSION! SDHC joins nearly 20 museums and cultural institutions across the county for a family friendly fair at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation. Live music, dance performances will be on the cultural stage as well as animal and creature appearances from local nature centers plus dozens of hands-on activities from museums across the region make for a family fun day out like no other. Sunday, September 29 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Jo & Vi Jacobs Center 404 Euclid Avenue. Jazz on the Patio -September 29, 2013 2 – 5 PM. Featuring the Larry Streaty Band at the Southeast Community Church (PCUSA) 210 South Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92114. Call 619 264 0183.
Community Events & Meetings
City of San Diego
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/
sandiego/default.cfm
San Diego Housing Commission
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sdhc/
default.cfm
(619) 231-9400
County of San Diego
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/
sdcounty/default.cfm
San Diego County Regional Airport
Authority
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/
sdairport/default.cfm
Naval Base San Diego
https://www.mynavyexchange.com/
work4us/
2260 Callagan Hwy-Building No (3187a)
(619) 544-2100
City of Coronado
1825 Strand Way - (877) 623-6267
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/
default.cfm
North County Transit District
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nctd/
default.cfm
Indeed Jobs in San Diego
www.indeed.com
Neighborhood House Association
5660 Copley Drive
San Diego, California 92111
(858) 715-2642
City of National City
http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/
index.aspx?page=512
Call (619) 336-4300 or
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
One Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101
Job Hotline: 619-819-7096
YMCA of San Diego County
www.ymca.org/jobs
Mensaje de parte de Myrtle Día del Patriota y Recuerdo del Día Nacional de Servicio Me gustaría tomar esta oportunidad para reflexionar sobre cómo han cambiado nuestras vidas desde el 11 de septiembre de 2001 y tomar un momento para recordar a los que perdieron sus vidas en los atentados que sacudió a toda la nación. Esta semana se cumplen 12 años desde aquel trágico día de los hechos, y hoy sentimos un aprecio más profundo por los hombres y mujeres que sirven a nuestro país en las fuerzas armadas y los que salen por delante para proteger nuestra forma de vida. Todos podemos aprender de la tragedia y celebrar lo bueno que puede venir de un esfuerzo colectivo para hacer una diferencia y lograr un cambio positivo. Ciudad Considera Ajuste de Tarifas de Agua El martes, 10 de septiembre, el Ayuntamiento comento sobre una propuesta para ajustar tarifas del agua a todos sus clientes el 1 de enero 2014 y el 1 enero de 2015. Todos los contribuyentes serán notificados de los cambios propuestos por el correo (antes de finales de septiembre), así que por favor estar atentos. ¿Por qué la ciudad está tomando en cuenta el ajuste? La Autoridad del Agua del Condado de San Diego (CWA), el mayorista en quien la ciudad depende por el 85-90% de su almacén de agua, aumentara el costo del agua. Sin el ajuste, el Ayuntamiento no tendrá ingresos suficientes para operar y mantener el sistema de Servicio de Agua de la Ciudad. Además, se necesitan nuevos ingresos para tener suficiente cobertura de servicio. Es importante tener en cuenta que la ciudad absorbió 35 millones de dólares de los aumentos de CWA en 2012 y 2013 para que los que pagan no sean afectados. Sin embargo, los tiempos han cambiado y la ciudad ya no tiene el nivel de reservas para absorber una vez más los nuevos costos por CWA. La ciudad de San Diego no es la única ciudad afectada. CWA ha elevado las tarifas de los 24 distritos de agua en los últimos años para cubrir el creciente costo del agua comprada o transportada a través del proveedor más grande de Los Angeles, el Distrito Metropolitano del Agua. Distritos Locales tal como CWA, han transmitido el aumento a sus clientes. El agua de la ciudad se compone de dos partes: la tarifa base y la cuota de los productos básicos. El cargo de tarifa base es una cantidad basada en el tamaño del medidor y no varía con el volumen de agua utilizada por un cliente. La tarifa razonable es basada en el uso de agua. En el marco del aumento de la propuesta, la tarifa base será disminuido para todos los clientes y la cuota de los productos básicos será cada vez mayor. La gran mayoría de los clientes residenciales unifamiliares verá su disminución por 44 centavos de dólar por mes. Honorarios de productos básicos se ajustarán sobre la base de un aumento general de 7,25% en 2014 y hasta el 7,5% en 2015. Las cuentas de los clientes individuales pueden variar de los usuarios de muy bajo volumen viendo una ligera disminución general en su factura total de los usuarios medios y altos volúmenes de ver un aumento en su factura total. La nueva estructura de tarifas se basa en un incentivo para aquellos que conservan. ¿Cómo puede usted participar o protestar contra el ajuste? Al final del mes, usted recibirá un formulario en el correo que le proporcionará una visión general del ajuste del tipo de agua. Usted puede utilizar el formulario y enviarlo por correo para registrar su protesta. También puede optar por escribir una carta a la Ciudad. Las protestas por escrito deben ser recibidas por la Secretaria Municipal de la Ciudad de San Diego, Mail Station No. 2P, City Administration Building, 202 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101, antes del final de la audiencia pública que está programada para las 10 am, el día 21 de noviembre del 2013. Cada protesta debe identificar la propiedad afectad (por dirección o número de parcela del asesor) e incluir la firma del propietario o de la utilidad de registro de propiedad del cliente.
Para obtener información adicional, visite: www.sandiego.gov/water o llame al (619) 515-3500.
