👋💖Hello University City! Happy February University City! Let’s get February underway with UCCA’s first University City News print newsletter of this new year. Here is a link to the PDF version of the February University City News that you can read and share with friends and neighbors: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/News2025
Or, click on the cover image to view. The print newsletter will be available for pickup on Friday afternoon, January 31, on Governor Drive at the Library, the UC Laundromat, the Recreation Center, and at Cal Coast Credit Union. UCCA’s newsletter delivery volunteers will begin distribution this weekend.
🚧⚠️Please note there’s a Pure Water Construction Alert for the Nobel Drive and Genesee Avenue intersection due to Pure Water construction. The good news? The end is in sight! This intersection is the final connection to be completed in University City. The details are posted at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/PureWaterJan2025
February Save-the-Date:
- Saturday, February 8: UCCA President Jemma Samala with UCCA’s Open Hours at Starbucks from 9 to 11 AM. Please contact president Jemma via email at: president@universitycitynews.org
- Saturday, February 8: UC Garden Club with the Fire Safe Council, at 2 p.m. Please contact Jemma Samala for location information at: JemmaSamala@gmail.com
- Sunday, February 9: People for a Clean UC;Â meet up in the parking lot near Starbucks at 7:15 AM. For more information, contact Vince at: vfreardon@gmail.com
- Tuesday, February 11: UCPG (planning group)Â will meet in a hybrid format (in person with Zoom option) at 6 PM. This is a public meeting and all are welcome. When available, the agenda, in-person location, and zoom information will be posted at:Â sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/university/agendas
- Thursday, February 20: March print newsletter Content Deadline. Please send news and advertising requests for the March newsletter by February 20. More information at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- Saturday, February 22: UC Garden Club and Growing a Productive Vegetable Garden at 11 a.m. at the UC Library at 4155 Governor Drive.
- Thursday, February 27: Curie Elementary School Multi-Cultural Fair, 1:30 to 6 p.m. For details, contact the school at: https://curie.sandiegounified.org/
- Thursday, February 27: Standley Park Community Recreation Group (CRG) meets at 7 PM at the Recreation Center at 3585 Governor Drive. This is a public meeting and all are welcome. For agenda information, please call the recreation center at: 858-552-1652
March and April Save-the-Date:Â
- Friday, March 21: EdUCate!’s Taste of the Triangle. For more information, visit: https://uceducate.org/taste-of-the-triangle/
- Tuesday, April 22: UCCA’s One-on-One meet-up with SD Fire Department Chief Robert Logan. Details to be announced in the April print newsletter.
This month’s Schedules and Events 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:Â https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/doyle - Nobel Recreation Center:Â https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/nobel - Standley Recreation Center:Â https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/standley - Standley Aquatic Center:Â https://www.sandiego.
gov/pools/standley-aquatic- center - Swanson Memorial Pool:Â https://www.sandiego.
gov/pools/swanson-memorial- pool
- Doyle Recreation Center:Â https://www.sandiego.
Ongoing Events and Training and Networking Opportunities:
Governor Drive and Genesee City Water Main and Sewer Projects on Governor west of Genesee. Details and street map at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/InfrastructureDec2024- Pure Water construction on Genesee and on Nobel. For the most up-to-date information, access the current Construction Notices at: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-utilities/sustainability/pure-water-sd/phase-1-projects/university-city-eastgate-mall/morena-northern-pipeline-alignment-and-tunnels
- Bicycle Master Plan: The Bicycle Master Plan Update (BMPU) is a citywide effort that will result in an overarching update to the 2013 Bicycle Master Plan. The BMPU will refresh the City’s bicycle facility recommendations and prioritization of active transportation projects to meet the City’s Strategic Plan and Climate Action Plan goals with increased emphasis on equity and serving areas with the greatest needs. Take the survey at: https://www.sandiego.gov/sustainability-mobility/mobility/mobility-master-plan/bicycleplan
- Trash Collection Cost-of-Service Study Questionnaire:Â Are you a City of San Diego trash and recycling services customer? If yes, please share your opinions and priorities by completing our questionnaire. Take the survey at:Â https://cleangreensd.org/
- University Community Plan Update:Â https://www.planuniversity.org/
- Land Development Code (LDC) Update list, visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/work/land-development-code/updates-in-process
- Mobility Master Plan, visit:Â https://www.sandiego.gov/sustainability-mobility/mobility/mobility-master-plan
- Contact the City:Â 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
- Organic Waste Recycling:Â https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/sb1383
- Single Use Plastic Reduction Ordinance:Â https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/pf-ban
- City of San Diego Council Agendas and Meetings:Â Â https://www.sandiego.gov/citywide-agendas-minutes
In Case We Missed It:
- Please let us know; contact us via email at:Â UCCA@universitycitynews.org
- Refer to current event listings at:Â https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/
- Follow us on Facebook:Â https://www.facebook.com/UniversityCityCommunityAssociation/
Save-the-Date is compiled by Diane Ahern, Corresponding Secretary / Past President, University City Community Association
- UCCA Voice Mail: 858-412-0786
- UCCA Email:Â UniversityCityNews@gmail.com
