Hello University City! It’s May! Let’s get the new month started with UCCA’s University City News newsletter and Save-the-Date..
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May Newsletter:
- The online PDF version is available now at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- The print newsletter will be available for pickup on Friday afternoon, 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.
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May Save-the-Date:
- Thursday, May 1: UCCA’s University City News (PDF version) is available online at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- Thursday, May 1: Planning Commission meets about Changes to ADU regulations; information about the meeting and how to submit a public comment is available at: https://www.sandiego.gov/
planning-commission - Friday, May 2: Print newsletters will be available for pickup on Governor Drive at the UC Library, Cal Coast Credit Union, the UC Laundromat, and the Standley Recreation Center.
- Saturday, May 3: UCCA’s newsletter delivery volunteers will begin distribution of the print May 2025 University City News. The online PDF version is available now at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- Monday, May 5 to Friday May 9: May 5 – City Budget Review Committee hearings; details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/FY26BudgetHearings
- Saturday, May 10: Friends of the Library Book Sale at University Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive.
- Saturday, May 10: San Diego Blood Bank Donation Blood Mobile 8am to 1:30pm at UC MarketPlace on Governor Drive. More information and to registers: https://sandiegobloodbank.org/
- Sunday, May 11 – Mother’s Day
- Monday, May 12, 2025 6:30 PM – Council District 6 Budget Town Hall, in person, at the North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive. For more information and to complete the Budget Survey, visit: sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd6/budget
- Tuesday, May 13: UCPG (planning group) 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: sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/university/agendas
- Wednesday, May 14: UCCA President Jemma Samala with UCCA’s Open Hours at Starbucks from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Please contact president Jemma via email at: president@universitycitynews.org
- Sunday, May 18: People for a Clean UC; meet up in the parking lot near Starbucks at 8:15 AM. For more information, contact Vince at: vfreardon@gmail.com
- Tuesday, May 20: UCCA Meetings; 5:30 PM UC Talks with City Attorney Heather Ferbert: 6:30 PM UCCA general meeting; details in the May newsletter
- Friday, April 18: May print newsletter Content Deadline. Please send news and advertising requests for the May newsletter by April 18. More information at: //www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- Thursday, May 22: 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
- Wednesday, May 28: UC Celebration 4th of July Planning Meeting meets at 6:15 PM at the Recreation Center at 3585 Governor Drive. This is a public meeting and all are welcome.
- Monday, May 26: Memorial Day
- Saturday, May 31, 7:30 to 12 noon: Coldwell Banker University City Neighborhood Garage Sale. For details and to sign up, contact your Coldwell Banker UC agent or go to: https://dunahoorealtygroup.com/25th-annual-garage-sale
Ongoing Construction and Related Updates:
- Planning Commission meets about Changes to ADU regulations; Thursday, May 1. Information about the meeting and how to submit a public comment is available at: https://www.sandiego.gov/
planning-commission - Governor Drive Park N Ride will close Monday, April 28 through Tuesday, May 20 for pavement resurfacing due to the Governor Drive bridge widening project at the I-805. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/GovernorBridge-at-I-805
- Paving work on north of Governor: details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/GullstrandRepaving
- Water and Sewer Main work on Governor, Stadium, Pennant, Stresemann and adjacent streets – construction continues for the “University City Improvement 1” Project: Details and street map posted at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/March2025ConstructionUpdate
- Pure Water construction work on Genesee between Governor and Nobel; 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
- Trash Talk Protest Information: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/TrashFeeProtestNotification
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: 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:
- Trash Talk Protest Information: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/TrashFeeProtestNotification
- Connect with the City of San Diego: https://www.sandiego.gov/connect
- 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: 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: https://cleangreensd.org/
- University Community Plan Update: 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: https://www.sandiego.gov/sustainability-mobility/mobility/mobility-master-plan
- Infrastructure / CIP (capital improvement project) Survey for parks, libraries, bike lanes, recreation centers, roads, etc: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/work-programs/infrastructure-prioritization-engagement
- Planning Group Reform and Operations: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/cpg/recognition-operations
- 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 Council Agendas and Meetings: https://www.sandiego.gov/citywide-agendas-minutes
In Case We Missed It:
- Please let us know; contact us via email at: UCCA@universitycitynews.org
- Refer to current event listings at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/
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Save-the-Date is compiled by Diane Ahern, Corresponding Secretary / Past President, University City Community Association
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- UCCA Email: UniversityCityNews@gmail.com
