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BY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAK Charter amendments, a recreational marijuana tax, a change in city elections and a football stadium proposal are among 12 ballot measures Rancho Bernardans and other city residents will decide on Nov. 8. They also will be voting on two county measures and 17 statewide propositions. The first five city measures were featured last week. Measures are appearing in alphabetical order. To read all of them, go to PomeradoNews.com. ■ Measure H would amend the city charter so it
repeals and consolidates into one section several provisions related to purchasing and contracting for the city. These include contracts for public works, goods, services and consultants being awarded through a competitive process. It would remove the position of purchasing agent and the designation of an official city newspaper to be used to meet publishing requirements. It requires more than 50 percent support to pass. The latter part is projected to save the city money, which in fiscal year 2016 was around $54,000, since public hearings could be noticed on the online city
bulletin instead of a daily newspaper. Supporters include Mayor Kevin Faulconer, the City Council, San Diego County Taxpayers Association, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters. They say the city’s purchasing and contracting activities will have “simple, easy to understand rules” and save the city time and money by eliminating conflict of interest by elected officials and city staffers, bring the city’s rules in line with the state’s and give city departments greater flexibility in how SEE BALLOT, A15
Planning board to consider Remington Club expansion
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Del Norte High seniors Tyler Barton and Jake Moore were crowned the school’s homecoming royalty during the 4S Ranch campus’ Oct. 14 homecoming game. Departing from tradition, this year students — regardless of gender — were nominated to the homecoming court based on how they embody the Nighthawk spirit. One senior girl and five senior boys were nominated for the top honor. As for the game, Del Norte beat Escondido Charter High School 38-23.
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BY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAK A proposed expansion of The Remington Club and a request for tandem parking at the Waterbridge condo complex are among voting items at tonight’s (Thursday’s) Rancho Bernardo Planning Board meeting. The board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Club 21 room at RB Swim & Tennis Club, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive. The Remington Club is requesting an amendment to its existing conditional use permit so it can build a two-story, 48-unit memory care facility over subterranean parking. Plans call for the 41,480-square-foot addition to be constructed on the site of an existing parking lot, located to the northwest of the intersection of Hierba and Acena drives, behind Vons. The site is between the senior facility’s two existing complexes and, per renderings, would be built in a similar architectural style to Remington’s other buildings. Representatives from Waterbridge will be asking for the board’s support in their request to the city for tandem parking in a front yard setback of the complex. Tandem parking is when one vehicle is lined up behind another, facing in the same direction. Per city regulations for tandem parking, at least one of two parking spaces are to be SEE REMINGTON, A14
4S Ranch man honored at awards ceremony for pro bono legal work Jae Park helps immigrants seeking asylum
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BY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAK A 4S Ranch resident has been honored for his pro bono legal help to those seeking asylum and other immigration assistance. Jae Park was named Casa Cornelia Law Center’s 2016 “Distinguished Pro Bono Attorney of the Year” during its ninth annual La Mancha Awards ceremony, held Oct. 13 at the University of San Diego. “It was completely unexpected,” Park said. “I was blown away to be considered. I do this work because I enjoy serving these
clients, not expecting any recognition. I’m incredibly humbled. ... There are lots of people who do more work than I do helping victims of human rights abuses, so it is a great honor to me.” Park, who has lived in 4S Ranch for four years, is a senior managing associate at Dentons US LLP, where he specializes in complex business and commercial litigation and construction disputes. While immigration law is vastly different SEE HONORED, A14
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