Fifty-nine of the racks were in other cities and 85 were on other agencies’ property within the city limits. The grand jury estimated this cost the city about $23,000 annually.Īccording to the report, the city issued permits for at least 144 newsracks that weren’t on its property. The review found 41 percent of the newsracks on city property were not permitted, missing out on $15 each per year. The grand jury reviewed the permit status and condition of 555 newsracks downtown, in North Park and in La Jolla. The grand jury recommends creating or improving databases for tracking permits, displaying a permit sticker on each news rack and enhancing enforcement of newsrack ordinances. But city officials did not return requests for comment sent Thursday and Monday. The report was released last week, and The Watchdog gave officials time to respond to the allegations. “The city is missing out on thousands of dollars in permit fees, and the appearance of the racks tarnishes San Diego’s image as ‘America’s Finest City,’” said the grand jury, a civil watchdog group.
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The city, the port and the Metropolitan Transit System have failed to crack down on unsightly newsracks, a San Diego County Grand Jury report has concluded.Īuthorities have also failed to enforce permitting rules, the report says.
Grand Jury report: Newsracks in City of San Diego
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