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Walt Ekard
Chief Administrative Officer
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 209
San Diego, CA 92101
The Citizens’ Oversight Projects (COPs) are composed of citizens who observe and report on the operation of governmental bodies, such as city councils, community planning groups, school district boards, as well as federal and state elected offices. Panelists participate in these proceedings and request information per the Brown Act, the California Public Records Act, and/or the Freedom of Information Act.
Please provide the following information per our rights under the California Public Records Act. We will be carefully logging the timeliness of your responses as a response is normally expected in 10 days. Please use the reference code for each of your responses so we can easily merge your responses back into our public database. We would appreciate electronic response via email if at all possible in addition to any hardcopy communication you might find appropriate.
We appreciate your kind assistance!
Thank you!
Raymond Lutz
Citizens’ Oversight Projects Coordinator
771 Jamacha Rd. #148
El Cajon, CA 92019
raylutz@citizensoversight.org
619-820-5321
Request Name: Planning Group Conflict of Interest
Ref: T00015 Project: Stop Blackwater
Background
The PotreroPlanningGroup has demonstrated remarkable lack of analysis, some use Blackwater logo shirts, and the chair frequently speaks at other events in favor of the project despite petitions demonstrating a substantial objection to the project.
Additionally, members of the planning group have mentioned that Blackwater may have promised contributions to the community. According to Policy I-1, Page 7 of 21, it states that:
No planning or sponsor group member shall request any project proponent to make any contribution of money, goods, services, or any other things of value to the community or to any person or organization within the community...
We understand that Blackwater may have made a matching contribution to the Volunteer Fire Department at the recent "Celebrate America Day" picnic. I would think that accepting money, goods, or services from a proponent of a project would also be covered by this language, as it implies a request.
Current Request
- Please provide the financial disclosures of all the members of the Potrero Planning Group.
- Has any planning group member received ANY contribution of money, goods, or services from Blackwater, to include T-Shirts, Hats, Signs, and other advertising displaying the Blackwater logo, as well as meals, travel expenses, or entertainment.
- Has Blackwater made contributions to local nonprofit groups to which the Planning Group members also are involved in some capacity, such as the Volunteer Fire Department, Kiwanis, etc.
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Request Name: County removed trees in front of Lutz Residence with no notice.
Ref: T00019 Project: Tree Advocates?
Background
Trees in front of 1010 Old Chase were removed with no notice. If our trees are too close to the road or something, we expect at least a letter letting us know so we can move the trees or do what ever trimming might be necessary. The palm trees were between five and twelve feet in height, and were irrigated. We also had a decorative Sago palm tree ($50 value) and other plants that were ripped out. We noticed that this project was completed just after Raymond Lutz made a request for information from Sup. Jacob regarding the rules governing the Backcountry Revitalization meeting, apparently in retribution for making the request.
- Contacted Carlos Michel, vegetation manager. He said he approved the project.
More information: http://www.copswiki.org/twiki/bin/view/Common/CountyRemovesLutzsTrees
Current Request
- Who initiated this work order and when was it opened?
- Were the trees ripped out to "teach Lutz a lesson" by Sup. Jacob or perhaps the County Counsel?
- Mr. Michel said the county would be willing to replace the trees, but nothing has been done.
- How do I apply for permission for trees that will not be removed in the future, to match those on the other side of the street?
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Request Name: Emil Susu Not Valid Group Member
Ref: T00024 Project: Stop Blackwater
Background
Emil Susu had to vacate his seat on the Potrero Planning Group because was not registered to vote in CA. He corrected his voter registration and was reappointed by Group 5-10-2007 but needs approval by Board of Supervisors.
According to Policy I-1, Article II, Section IV, it states that
... Only upon appointment by the Board of Supervisors can the new candidate assume the responsibilities of membership.
However, the Potrero Planning Group continues to allow Emil Susu to sit with the board and carry on discussions as if he has already been confirmed.
Current Request
Please inform the Potrero Planning Group that Mr. Susu should not assume the responsibilities of membership, including being seated with the rest of the panel, until his confirmation by the Board of Supervisors is completed.
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-- Raymond Lutz - 26 Jul 2007 |
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