From UCCA president Diane Ahern: Hello University City, I have been enjoying all the Halloween decorations and fall festivities in University City. It’s hard for me to believe that our year is almost over and that we are moving rapidly into the winter holidays. This month, I’m sending good wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving.
I hope you have much to be thankful for with good food that fills your table, good health as you work and volunteer, and good times with family and friends. Let’s issue a shout out and special thank you to UCCA’s many volunteers and board members who deliver newsletters and serve on neighborhood watch groups and who help with community outreach.
I’ve enjoyed serving as UCCA’s president for the past two years and I thank all who have volunteered alongside me. I look forward to meeting the UCCA officer candidates at the November 8 in-person meeting and supporting UCCA’s new leaders.
Meanwhile, Pure Water pipelines construction continues to present its own set of challenges on both Genesee Avenue and Towne Centre Drive. The intersection work at Governor and Genesee is almost complete with most of the work done at night so that traffic can continue to move during the day. In the near future, Pure Water construction is expected to bring more disruptions to Genesee traffic at the Centurion Square and Nobel Drive intersections. The UCPG (the planning group) and UCCA (our community association) will provide community updates on Pure Water construction at their upcoming meetings.
The release of the Community Plan Update (CPU) and the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) have been delayed until early 2024. Refer to UCPG chair Chris Nielsen’s report in this issue for details about changes and opportunities at the UC Planning Group.
Speaking of meetings, UCCA will meet in-person at the Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive, on Wednesday, November 8. This is the UCCA Officer Election meeting. This is a public meeting and all are welcome. Meet the UCCA candidates, networking, meet & greet, and voting begin at 5 p.m. The general meeting is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll have an in-person update with the Pure Water construction team at 6 p.m. and an update on the Library Master Plan at 6:30 p.m. Please refer to the Election Notice and the Candidate Statements in the November newsletter for more details.
Join UCCA! For your convenience, you’ll find a membership envelope stapled in the center section of the November newsletter. I am confident that you value UCCA and the University City News as much as I do. I urge you to update your UCCA membership for 2024. We need your support and donations that allow UCCA to support many local community events and projects; and to help keep our print newsletter in print. Have a great November.
You may wonder why UCCA hosts public meetings? It is part of UCCA’s mission … to provide a forum where the interests of residents may be expressed and contributions made to the protection of life and property in the community. If you have an agenda item to share or wish to speak during the meeting public forum, please contact me at UniversityCityNews@gmail.com.
UCCA will meet in-person at the Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive, on Wednesday, November 8. This is the UCCA Officer Election meeting. This is a public meeting and all are welcome. Networking, meet & greet, and voting begin at 5 p.m. The general meeting is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
It’s been a long time since UCCA has held an in-person meeting and I hope you can join us for networking and community updates at the Library on November 8. We have a lot to chat about. Thank you so much for helping to keep University City more than just a neighborhood.
November 2023 Save-the-Date:
- Tuesday, October 31: Halloween Trick or Treat
- Wednesday, November 1: Day of the Dead / All Saints Day
- Thursdays in November (except Thanksgiving) , Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Band. Contact Greg at: gpardue@san.rr.com
- Friday, November 3: University City News (print newsletter) November Edition is available as a PDF at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/; print copies also available at our local libraries and recreation centers. Home delivery begins this weekend.
- Join UCCA Today! : https://www.universitycitynews.org/join-ucca-today/
- Saturday, November 4, Friends of the Library Book Sale. Contact: ucfriends@aol.com
- Sunday, November 5, End of Daylight Saving Time. For more information, visit: https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/usa/san-diego
- Wednesday, November 8, UCCA Election of Officers. UCCA will meet in-person at the Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive. This is the UCCA Officer Election meeting. This is a public meeting and all are welcome.
- Candidate meet & greet, networking, and voting begin at 5 p.m.
- General meeting is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-election-notice/
- Tuesday, November at 14, at 6 PM, UCPG (Planning Group). When available, the agenda and details will be posted at: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/university/agendas
- Saturday, November 11, Veteran’s Day
- Saturday, November 11, Garden Club, 2 PM. Contact Jemma Samala at: jemmasamala@gmail.com
- Sunday, November 12, People for a Clean UC. Contact Vince at: vfreardon@gmail.com
- Monday, November 13, City Council Noticed Public Hearing Adoption of Housing Action Package 2.0.Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2023/10/31/mon-nov-13-city-council-noticed-public-hearing-adoption-of-housing-action-package-2-0/
- Tuesday, November 14 at 6 PM, UCPG (Planning Group). When available, the agenda and details will be posted at: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/university/agendas
- Thursday, November 23, Thanksgiving Day
- Friday, December 8, Dinner with Santa and Christmas Tree / Menorah Lighting. When available, the schedule will be posted at: https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/standley
November Schedules at our Libraries, Parks, and Pools:
- Libraries – University Community and North University – program schedules:
- University Community Library on Governor: https://www.
sandiego.gov/public-library/ locations/university- community-library - North University Library on Judicial: https://www.
sandiego.gov/public-library/ locations/north-university- community-library
- University Community Library on Governor: https://www.
- Pools and Parks and Recreation Centers program schedules:
- Doyle Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/doyle - Nobel Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/nobel - Standley Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/standley - Standley Aquatic Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/pools/standley-aquatic- center - Swanson Memorial Pool: https://www.sandiego.
gov/pools/swanson-memorial- pool
- Doyle Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
Ongoing Events and Training and Networking Opportunities and Save-the-Date:
- Contact the City: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2023/10/27/contact-us-lets-stay-in-touch-university-city/
- Infrastructure / CIP (capital improvement project) Survey for parks, libraries, bike lanes, rec centers, roads, etc: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/work-programs/infrastructure-prioritization-engagement
- Planning Group Reform and Community Participation and Representation Plan Workshops: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/cpg/recognition-operations
- Pure Water pipelines construction in University City – Genesee/Governor intersecion, Nobel, Towne Center, Executive: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-utilities/sustainability/pure-water-sd/phase-1-projects/university-city-eastgate-mall/morena-northern-pipeline-alignment-and-tunnels
- Organic Waste Recycling: https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/sb1383
- Single Use Plastic Reduction Ordinance: https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/pf-ban
- City of San Diego Agendas and Meetings: https://www.sandiego.gov/citywide-agendas-minutes
In Case We Missed It:
- Please let us know; contact us at: UniversityCityNews@gmail.com or leave us a voice mail at: 858-412-0786
- Refer to current event listings at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/
There’s a lot going on in University City and we have a lot to chat about. Let’s get out there! This month, the University City community is host to many events with opportunities to meet up with elected officials, community leaders, neighbors and friends. I hope to see you out and about in University City.
– Diane Ahern, University City Community Association
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Please note: Sometimes things change. Please check the UCCA website and your event organizer for the latest information. Stay safe; stay healthy. Thanks for keeping in touch and helping to make University City more than just a neighborhood.
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