We’re talking Oceanside and Encinitas elections and youth activism at this year’s annual public affairs summit. They’re actually building almost 600 homes on a working tomato farm. Kayla Jimenez is a reporter for Voice of San Diego.

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OCEANSIDE (KUSI) – One of the measures on the November 3rd ballot is Measure L, which asks voters to uphold or repeal the Oceanside City Council’s adoption of … Planning staff at the city are strongly opposed to it and recommended the project be rejected, he pointed out. “They generally see Oceanside as working in good faith in finding that balance between finding housing, preserving habitat, reducing vehicle miles traveled and reducing air pollution.”. Those opposed to North River Farms argue that the development does not meet “smart growth” standards. I encourage all to vote NO on L to deny the project from going forward. Oceanside City Clerk Zeb Navarro says that it is his understanding that a court order could get Measure L removed from the ballot up to the day that it goes to press which is August 28. Vote NO on L in November. Regardless of the outcome, cities around the state, including those in San Diego County, are mandated to show how they can accommodate a certain amount of new homes regardless of residents’ income through a process called the Regional Housing Needs Allocation or RHNA. Local governments must adopt these plans and regulatory systems that provide opportunities for housing development without excessive processes that hold up such development. Meanwhile, the No on Measure L campaign has raised only about $4,500 so far, according to financial disclosure statements filed with the Oceanside city clerk’s office. Oceanside Measure L, a development project zoning referendum measure, was on the ballot as a referendum in Oceanside on November 3, 2020. Specifically, the city needs 1,268 units to accommodate households with very low incomes, 718 units for low-income households, 883 for moderate-income households, and 2,574 units for above moderate-income households. Let’s finish the South Morro Hills plan first. Now the citizens of Oceanside have rallied to put this project on the November 2020 ballot. Over the last few years, the state has passed a number of laws to essentially allow the state to intervene and control how the land can be used and developed in local jurisdictions. Mraz joined Good Morning San Diego to discuss his opposition to Measure L sayings, “The other side says it’s saving farms and creating an agritopia but none of that is true. a new fire station, and numerous additional benefits for Oceanside. Even Our Resident's Smart Pets Have a Message about Measure L. VOTE NO ON MEASURE L. PAID FOR BY: LET OCEANSIDE VOTE / NO ON L. FPPC #1424141 At the same time, the preservation of agricultural land plus the need to provide more opportunities for agritourism and bringing more business to farmers in South Morro Hills sometimes challenges smart growth goals. Advertisement Our amazing team is committed to protecting the environment and safeguarding our community.

, [adsanity_group align=’alignnone’ num_ads=1 num_columns=1 group_ids=’27779′]. By Joe Hill I recently read the newly published article about the Oceanside Fire Chief and fire safety of Measure L. As an Oceanside voter, it’s only fair to present the other side of the argument. And keep up with our live blog for highlights throughout the entire event and use #Politifest2020 to follow along over Twitter. I am proud to have supported the projects that have brought thriving businesses to once vacant buildings throughout Oceanside. “We need to demonstrate like every other jurisdiction that we have the land resources under the appropriate zoning to accommodate that number of houses,” Cunningham said. The first online survey asks residents about the city’s 17 neighborhood planning areas, which includes areas like South Morro Hills. This land is used for flowers, roses, and daisy’s. Low income housing needs 6 story apartment buildings. Of the 3 that voted for the project, one was the appointed mayor and another was in his first year in office. Voting "YES" on Measure L locks in organic farming. Resulting in bleed over parking in nearby-residential areas. Those against the project argue that there is plenty of in-fill development opportunities that will help the city meet the state’s housing requirements and that the project overall is detrimental to the city. Voting YES on L also sends the strong message that Oceansiders prefer farming communities over estate homes built for the rich on sprawling 2½-acre lots. Many of the young people who organized police brutality protests over the summer said they were motivated not just by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis but by their communities’ long histories of silence on racial justice issues. Together we can. Futhermore River Road’s two little lanes are used daily as a short cut to Camp Pendleton from the 76 to Vandergrift and would become even more of a detriment to escape the next fire as the community experienced during the 2017 Lilac fire evacuations. “Those properties present opportunity for additional housing.”. return false; Oceanside needs affordable housing. Castaneda said a yes vote on Measure L preserves Oceanside’s … © 2021 Voice of San Diego, Inc. 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A YES vote on Measure L preserves Oceanside’s farmland, grows fresh produce for Oceanside residents, and creates an education center for children to learn about farming. It also states that the staff believes the city will be able to demonstrate adequate capacity without the project during the sixth element cycle. Measure L – Oceanside It's known around Oceanside as the North River Farms Project. Please donate or sponsor VOSD today. “It comes down to ensuring all cities are accepting their fair share of lower-income housing,” Cunningham said. This land could be used to help supply a local market with much needed veggies, but then again, they’re just boxed up and shipped to market, there is no local farm to table pipeline in our community. there is nobody in my great state of California willing to build affordable homes, they are only willing to approve land for apartments. This eight-year period of time is considered the sixth housing element cycle. Let Oceanside Vote is dedicated to stopping special interest high density development and increases in taxes, traffic congestion, and fire risk in Oceanside, CA. Voting NO on Measure L is a vote against local farming. City of Oceanside - Measure L Shall Ordinance No. Our daily roundup of San Diego’s most important stories (Monday-Friday). Martinek also said he believes there is enough space for infill development throughout the city that will help Oceanside meet its housing requirements rather than a project that contributes to urban sprawl. But that doesn’t mitigate the main road itself. Podcasts available on: In a few weeks, voters in the region’s most populous city will decide the fate of North River Farms, a 585-home, agriculture-themed, mixed use development proposed for the rural neighborhood of Morro Hills. It contributed more than $200,000 in August to the Yes campaign and spent more than $500,000 in total on campaign consultants, surveys and other campaign material show, the Union-Tribune reported in September. This does not mean 3000 sq foot houses, and it does not mean 400sq foot euro-style studio apartments. If a fire could occur in this area, as has happened in the past, a disaster could happen. Measure L is a citizen-led referendum that places the fate of the project in the hands of city voters. According to the plan, Oceanside needs a total of 5,443 housing units built during the 6th cycle. If you no longer wish to see messages from this author, you can mute them to hide their messages from your feed. State officials have indicated to Cunningham that they recognize building more housing is one state priority among many, including the preservation of agricultural land and habitat, and growing smartly and sustainably so that development doesn’t add to congestion. Oceanside residents Arleen Hammerschmidt and Joan Bockman, who gathered signatures for the referendum on North River Farms, told Voice of San Diego in December that they oppose the project because it will create sprawl and ruin the agricultural land at the site. Correction: An earlier version misstated the Oceanside planning commission’s latest position on North River Farms. Oceanside is no longer a diamond in the rough; I believe the diamond is shining brightly and I want to continue working as your mayor to make it as bright as it can be. On Saturday at 11 a.m., you’ll hear directly from some of the young local activists who are taking to social media and the streets calling for an end to racial injustice, the defunding of local police departments and changes in local school curriculum. Election 2020: A brief look at Measure L by Samantha Nelson October 22, 2020 1 1351 OCEANSIDE — One of North County’s most anticipated measures on the … Attainable is not affordable. Martinek previously served on the Planning Commission for over 16 years and is a retired professor of business, economics and urban planning. It would be nice if the article explained what the “above moderate income” is. And finally, our arterial roads are getting choked beyond usefulness. Hammerschmidt also had an issue with the Oceanside City Council’s approval of the project, and said it was “more and more egregious decisions in the developers’ favor and discounting the residents.” She said the North River Farms decision was “just like the final straw that broke the camel’s back.”. In a few weeks, voters in the region’s most populous city will decide the fate of North River Farms, a 585-home, agriculture-themed, mixed use development proposed for the rural neighborhood of Morro Hills. One of the most contentious ballot measures in North County this election is undoubtedly Measure L in Oceanside. It’s a big NO on L! });

Tanya Castaneda, a spokeswoman for the Yes on L campaign, said the project will allow for the creation of San Diego County’s first farming community, help Oceanside meet its housing goals, create jobs and economic investments as well as make road improvements and provide better infrastructure. Save Our Farmland - NO on Measure L Oceanside, Oceanside, California. Many communities have resisted further housing development by making the regulation processes more difficult. According to Oceanside Principal Planner Russ Cunningham, the methodology behind the allocation process looks at the relative population of cities and what growth potential exists based on each city. IN NONE OF THEM IS S MORRO HILLS MENTIONED AS A PLACE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING. She writes about communities, politics and regional issues in North County. Voice of San Diego is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It’s a remarkable resource that we ought cherish. Please note from your article that “A January 2019 staff report from Development Services and the Planning Division noted that the city had adequate capacity outside of the North River Farms project area to accommodate its regional fair share of housing growth during the current housing element cycle.” The Oceanside Planning department and the Planning Commission both recommended a denial of this project. Please see attached letter and an additional documentation showing the 30K given to the Firefighter Pac by this Developer, that all everyone is questioning. “We are not surprised by anti-growth sentiment and remain focused on developing a community that provides a holistic life to the neighbors, farms and diverse community members who will call us home.”. Kayla can be reached at [email protected] or 619.550.5669. Developer Integral Communities has so far dumped $1.4 million on TV ads and other promotions to convince locals that a Yes on Measure L will turn Oceanside into a … OCEANSIDE — Housing development in Oceanside is a hot-button issue this year due to Measure L, which will determine whether or not the controversial North River Farms project will come to fruition. A YES vote on Measure L preserves Oceanside's farmland, grows fresh produce for Oceanside residents, and creates an education center for children to learn about farming. e.preventDefault();

Integral Communities, the developer behind the project, is putting big dollars into its campaign. Given the uncertainty of the project at this point, Cunningham said city staff will try to demonstrate its ability to meet its RHNA obligations without relying on the potential housing that North River Farms would provide.

function is_valid_email_address(emailAddress) { "); Thanks to this “Let Oceanside Vote” campaign Oceanside voters will have the final say at the ballot box on November 3rd. Here Are the Results for California's 12 Propositions. The development, one of many recently proposed in the region’s backcountry to increase housing supply, is highly contested by many residents who pushed for the referendum, most of the 12 mayoral candidates and other groups. The “Yes on L” Communications Director Tanya Castaneda joined Good Morning San Diego to discuss the measure. “Yes on L”: North River Farms will preserve farming in Oceanside by providing an 88-acre organic farm, larger than 67 football fields. Earlier this year, the city began its process of completing its General Plan Update, which included creating a Smart and Sustainable Corridors Plan and developing a community plan for South Morro Hills, where the North River Farms project would be built. How about that? I’ll talk to Christopher Rodriguez, Fernando Garcia, Fabio Marchi and Esther Sanchez at 5 p.m. and Rob Howard, Rocky Chavez, Lou Uridel and Ruben Major at 6 p.m. Together we can build Oceanside's future, TODAY! Together we can. RE: multi-family developments, particularly apartments. The ballot measure letter is ‘L’. “It’s good to hear from state officials that they recognize that housing is one of many priorities of the state and that it requires balance,” Cunningham said. var pattern = new RegExp(/^((([a-z]|\d|[!#\$%&'\*\+\-\/=\?\^_`{\|}~]|[\u00A0-\uD7FF\uF900-\uFDCF\uFDF0-\uFFEF])+(\.([a-z]|\d|[!#\$%&'\*\+\-\/=\?\^_`{\|}~]|[\u00A0-\uD7FF\uF900-\uFDCF\uFDF0-\uFFEF])+)*)|((\x22)((((\x20|\x09)*(\x0d\x0a))?(\x20|\x09)+)?(([\x01-\x08\x0b\x0c\x0e-\x1f\x7f]|\x21|[\x23-\x5b]|[\x5d-\x7e]|[\u00A0-\uD7FF\uF900-\uFDCF\uFDF0-\uFFEF])|(\\([\x01-\x09\x0b\x0c\x0d-\x7f]|[\u00A0-\uD7FF\uF900-\uFDCF\uFDF0-\uFFEF]))))*(((\x20|\x09)*(\x0d\x0a))?(\x20|\x09)+)?(\x22)))@((([a-z]|\d|[\u00A0-\uD7FF\uF900-\uFDCF\uFDF0-\uFFEF])|(([a-z]|\d|[\u00A0-\uD7FF\uF900-\uFDCF\uFDF0-\uFFEF])([a-z]|\d|-|\.|_|~|[\u00A0-\uD7FF\uF900-\uFDCF\uFDF0-\uFFEF])*([a-z]|\d|[\u00A0-\uD7FF\uF900-\uFDCF\uFDF0-\uFFEF])))\.)+(([a-z]|[\u00A0-\uD7FF\uF900-\uFDCF\uFDF0-\uFFEF])|(([a-z]|[\u00A0-\uD7FF\uF900-\uFDCF\uFDF0-\uFFEF])([a-z]|\d|-|\.|_|~|[\u00A0-\uD7FF\uF900-\uFDCF\uFDF0-\uFFEF])*([a-z]|[\u00A0-\uD7FF\uF900-\uFDCF\uFDF0-\uFFEF])))\. Home; About Us; Contact Us; Our Team Our History Our History. 56,782. It also takes into consideration equity. “Planning staff was strongly opposed to it and recommended it for denial, and the Planning Commission denied it,” Martinek said. Indescribably, the city council, after hearing many, many residents of Oceanside speak against this project, went against their own planning department and planning commission, and approved this development by a slim 3/2 vote. Furthermore, it is the policy of the state that development should be guided away from prime agricultural lands; therefore, in implementing this section, local jurisdictions should encourage, to the maximum extent practicable, in filling existing urban areas. “That authority is granted to cities but the state can preempt that authority when it finds there are matters of statewide concern, so in recent years the state has preempted local zoning in cities,” Cunningham said. Cunningham said it best “Cunningham explained that most of the city’s smart growth opportunity areas are along corridors served by mass transit, like near Sprinter stops and Coast Highway”. Martinek believes there is enough space for “in-fill development” throughout the city that will help Oceanside meet its RHNA requirements rather than contributing to urban sprawl. This area would be one of those areas. After being a public servant for over 30 years Rob has decided to run for Mayor! Oceanside Principal Planner Russ Cunningham points out that the development in South Morro Hills would not meet the test of smart growth because it is not served by transit. Those for the project argue that the 585-home development will help the city’s economy, and without the project, the state may soon crack down on the city to mandate more housing.