June 2011 - University Heights Community Association
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June 2011 - University Heights Community Association
WIN $50! Contest winner of gift certificate to be announced UHShirts&Gear 7 rybody loves a t-shirt, and not only ain tee, one with a great design to it. matter what you , you’ll find the versity Heights mmunity Association 7 Details on page June Happenings JUNE 2 UHCA MEETING 6:30 pm Birney School Auditorium Historic or Property Rights? United We Stand: One Planning Group DETAILS PAGE 7 June 2011 University Heights Community Association shirt to suit your style. There are ferent styles to choose from in a President’s Corner District 3 News Calendar Phone Book Representatives Dining & Nightlife Arts & Culture ge of colors. We also have a ction of caps in 3 styles in orted colors. Check them out at May and June meetings or ime on our website. Support r community association and 2 3 7 9 10 10 11 one or more! F E A T U R E S 6 Gear 6 Artichoke 7 Historic 9 Restaurant Review 11 Arts and Culture An Overview of Historic Preservation By Ronald V. May, RPA T he City of San Diego has been protecting older buildings since 1966, when the Historical Resources Board (HRB) began. Downtown redevelopment has resulted in more than 95% destruction of hotels, warehouses and industrial buildings. Nearly all of the remaining Victorian and other era residences have been relocated into Golden Hills, South Park, Banker’s Hill and Southeast San Diego. In order to accommodate redevelopment, the HRB policies encourage property owners to relocate their historic homes and/or use the Mills Act to restore historic properties. Saturday June 4 Help Spruce Up Our Community Bring a friend and join your neighbors from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 4 for a clean-up event by the I-163 freeway entrance at Lincoln and Washington. The more people who come, the more we can accomplish. (Or come for part of the day.) Wear sensible shoes, gloves, a hat – and don’t forget the sunscreen. We’ll provide water and snacks. See you then! Scott Suckow Clean-up Coordinator UHCA Beautification and Planning Committee scottsuckow@yahoo.com As a settlement over a lawsuit prosecuted by Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO), the city agreed to conduct a review of the impact of demolitions or building permits to all houses that are over 45 years of age. Here’s an overview of the review process: A city staff person coordinates a citizens committee. The committee identifies houses and other buildings that might be historical and which building projects need a report prepared by a qualified architectural historian. When city staff concludes their report and analysis, that the house see Historic Preservation Page 11 2 | News University Heights Community Association 06.2011 www.uhsd.org ucha president's corner U H CA June 2 Meeting Flash! Two important issues before we adjourn for the summer. the Ostrich STORY of UH Over 120 years old and 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Historic vs. Property Rights: looking better than ever. Now that warmer weather is here and it’s staying light until 7:30 p.m., I’ve been riding my bike around the neighborhood. There are tell-tale signs of a seasonal shift. I see people out in their yards. Some are doing house projects, others are visiting, some are just reading. More people are out walking and they’re ditching jackets and are wearing shorts. BBQ smoke fills the air and talk turns to beach parties, fishing licenses and getting boats into the water. San Diego and all of California have been fortunate this year with more than average rainfall. Boy was our lawn looking green. Unfortunately the rain is done for the season, so what was green is beginning to turn yellow, then brown. That will spell wildfire threats for the hills and canyons around us so make sure you keep the 100 foot clearance between you and them. For me dry weather means I have to start watering the lawn again; we still don’t have an automatic system. Wonder how much it would cost to convince Governor Brown to declare the drought is back on? University Heights was incorporated in 1888. This makes us one of the oldest communities in San Diego. Mission Cliff Gardens, San Diego’s premiere park at the turn of the 20th century, was situated at the intersection of Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue in University Heights. The beautiful 20 acre botanical garden was open free to the public to draw passengers for the streetcar line. Adjacent to Mission Cliff Gardens was the Harvey Bentley Ostrich Farm. In the early 1900s, the ostrich farm became prominent due to the immense demand for lady’s ostrich feather hats and garments. Also a popular attraction for park visitors who were allowed to ride on the backs of the great birds. In 1913, a massive trolley car barn was built adjacent to the ostrich farm. Used for repairs and down time on San Diego Electric Railroad cars until the system was replaced by buses in the 1940's. It was the home of the San Diego Paper Box Company from 1945 till 1986. Today the site of the Trolley Barn Park, a beautiful achievement due to the University Heights Community Association. Capturing the style of the original Mission Cliff Gardens, the park was awarded the prestigious AIA Orchid award in 1992. Spring and summer give birth to vegetable gardens around UH. The Farm- 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. United We Stand: Becoming part of a single planning group More than 120 years since its origins, University Heights remains a vibrant and essential community. With walkable streets and easy access to freeways, we’re steps away from Hillcrest and North Park and minutes away from Downtown. We have historical charm, beautiful parks, award-winning restaurants, lively bars and dozens of unique retail stores, just to name a few of the reasons why our community is considered an urban destination. The ostrich is brought back, on these pages, as a reminder of the color and character of our community’s proud heritage. uhcanews@yahoo.com ab.dg@cox.net susan@susanholts.com Summer is also the time for concerts at Trolley Barn Park. The concerts are on Fridays with the first one on July 8. Bring your chair, food and join your neighbors and wile away the evening hours listening to music and watching hundreds of people enjoy this neighborhood showpiece. Greg Sorini President, UHCA (619) 723-3538 president@uhsd.org Agenda Details on Page 7 Editor: Lisa Yoder Graphic Designer: Andrea Bacal Advertising Director: Susan Holts 619. 295. 3950 ers Market vendors begin selling tomato and basil plants, people break out shovels, rakes and hoes and get back to the soil. This year I won’t be planting a garden. Three attempts to avoid the dreaded Nut Sedge have dampened my spirit. But don’t let that discourage you. If you’re of the mind to plant, I would suggest a trip to see Bill Tall at City Farmer’s Nursery. He spoke at our May monthly meeting and is not only entertaining, but very knowledgeable. His nursery has an amazing collection of organically maintained plants and natural products to make them flourish. He has chickens, bees and fish too. So we may not have harsh winters or be house-bound for months on end like other parts of the country. But we can sure appreciate summer with the best of them. Get out there and have some fun and we’ll see you around the neighborhood. Thursday, June 2 Birney Elementary School Auditorium newsletter staff Published 11 times per year by the University Heights Community Association. We welcome articles, letters and announcements about issues, concerns and events relating to the greater University Heights area. The deadline for submission is the 10th of each month. E-mail your submissions to uhcanews@yahoo.com. The editor and publisher retain the right to edit all submissions as they see fit. Spring has sprung and summertime is up next. Of course some would wonder what the difference is between spring, summer, fall and winter here in San Diego. As I’ve said before, I think seasons are highly overrated. Frankly, a 50° temperature shift between winter and summer is plenty for me. UHCA Membership uhca officers President, Greg Sorini 619. 723. 3538 Vice President, Carol Neidenberg Secretary, Lisa Jordan Treasurer, Ron Oliver president@uhsd.org Renewals Sandra Roberts, Barbara Noyer, Mike Rybarczyk New Members Nike Van Buren, Thomas Cope and Filly Gaines, Glen Brodowsky and Jon Segal, Adele Rothermel, Scott Suckow New Business Members Lestat's Join UHCA today and be part of the team! The success of the University Heights Community Association has been largely dependent upon the volunteer efforts of area residents. Yearly Membership Donor $ 35 Membership & mailed UHCA News Non-Membership Donation $ 30 Friends of Trolley Barn Park $ _______ Donation for $ ‘Keeping up the Good Work’ $ 10 Senior $ 15 Single $ 20 Family $ 50 Vermont Street Bridge Builders following committees: Beautification & Planning • Help us clean up our community image! Blockwalker • Help deliver this newspaper to UH residences and businesses. Marketing & Merchandising • Promote UHCA via marketing/advertising, visual arts, photography, videography and product merchandising. Membership • Help meet record goals for 2011 membership and attendence. Our success is dependent on participation. Neighborhood/Zone Watch • Join your neighbors to help keep UH safe. 100 Golden Ostrich Elite Newsletter • Write articles, take photos or sell ads Name are just a few of the many ways to contribute your talent, creativity and energy to our newsletter. Address City/State Phone NEW Volunteer your time on any of the RENEWAL Membership Zip E-mail Committee Sign-up Enclosed check(s) for: $ Clip & return to: UHCA P.O. Box 33032, San Diego, CA 92163 Program & Events • Plan and oversee the various programs, activities and events including monthly meeting agendas and community outreach. Website • Help make our website a more effective tool for communicating within UHCA and to the public. For more info e-mail: membership@uhsd.org 3 | News University Heights Community Association 06.2011 from your councilmember Retiree Healthcare Agreement Will Generate Enormous Savings By Councilmember Todd Gloria Taxpayers will realize hundreds of millions of dollars in savings thanks to a recent agreement between the City of San Diego and most employees on the future of retiree healthcare. Mayor Jerry Sanders called the agreement “a quantum leap” forward. He did not overstate its significance. In Case You Missed It by Greg Sorini The May meeting’s Crime Watch was a shortened meeting. Concern was raised again about the homeless encampment on the Washington St. off-ramp from Hwy 163; particularly the trash that accumulates there as a result. There was also some brief police action on Rhode Island St when squad cars arrived in response to a possible burglary. Fortunately, it was a case of misunderstanding, workers were in a house at night. But it was good to see that the police responded so quickly. This tentative agreement demonstrates the commitment of most councilmembers to addressing our long-term financial liabilities and ending our city’s structural budget deficit. The agreement places San Diego on the cutting edge of fiscal reform and demonstrates that it is possible to save taxpayers’ money and provide fair benefits to employees. Over the course of the next 25 years, the total savings to taxpayers will add up to $714 million. The unfunded liability, or debt, is also immediately decreased by another $323 million. Savings will result because the plan reduces the benefits promised, requires employees to contribute to their retiree healthcare costs and provides protections to taxpayers by allowing the City Council to change this agreement if the city’s financial position worsens. Lowering the city’s costs for retiree healthcare means more Carolyn Kutze spoke about her house at Madison and New York and issues she has been having with construction and historical designation The theme for last month’s meeting was Survive and Thrive. We had two speakers, CERT Leader Benjamin Flores and City Farmer’s Nursery owner, Bill Tall. Benjamin gave on overview of what CERT does, training and how and when they help emergency response crews. It’s a worthwhile cause and the training looked fun too! You can get more information about the program at http://www. sandiego.gov/fireandems/cert/. www.uhsd.org funds will be available for the core services upon which San Diegans depend, like parks, libraries, fire and police services. The agreement with the employees, including the Municipal Employees Association and the San Diego City Fire Fighters Local 145, is for a 15-year memorandum of understanding. I am extremely proud of this agreement, especially as it continues to generate savings for the city’s taxpayers. Redistricting underway process The City Charter requires that the City Council district boundaries be redistricted at least once every 10 years. This is usually done following the federal census. The Redistricting Commission has the authority to set the new boundaries of City Council Districts, which will first be used in 2012 elections. You have an important opportunity to be heard as part of the city’s Bill educated and entertained the audience with stories and information about gardening, farming, plants, animals and growing food naturally. He also donated a prize for our raffle. Visit his nursery at 4832 Home Avenue. Councilmember Todd Gloria ToddGloria@sandiego.gov (619) 236-6633 202 C Street, MS 10A San Diego, CA 92101 Visit his website at www.sandiego. gov/cd3. Find him on Facebook and Twitter. of it. Hats, shirts and tote bags were available and there’s more to come. See Page 6 for more about the merchandise. And finally, we unveiled new UHCA merchandise and sold lots Nan McGraw and Marcia Sorini the PETOF THE MONTH redistricting process. On May 2, the Redistricting Commission held a pre-map public hearing in District 3. Based on the input received there and at hearings held throughout the city, a preliminary redistricting plan will be developed over the course of the next couple of months. Your input on that plan will be crucial, and eight total public hearings will be held, including one in District 3. A final redistricting plan should be adopted by September. Visit www.sandiego.gov/redistricting/ index.shtml for more information about the redistricting process and upcoming meetings, Paul Farris and Mary Anne Stevens 15 MINUTES OF FAME FOR YOUR PRECIOUS PET It’s easy to nominate your pet for Pet of the Month. Write up a short, snappy piece about why your pet is so special. Remember, pets aren’t just dogs and cats – birds, gerbils, turtles – and if we must, caged reptiles! Send your written piece by the 10th of the month, a digital photo or two, and your contact information to: uhcanews@yahooo.com Benito Benito is a Yorkshire Terrier (Bleu) who was born in May 2009. He loves UH Trolley Barn Park. He likes all canine relatives, no matter what size, we meet while on our daily walks. I told him the day I got him “I don't want one of those nervous, quivering, barking little dogs.” He saluted and has been a German Shepherd ever since. “When he is good, he is Benito Juarez. When he is bad, he is Benito Mussolini.” said the sometimes proud owner. Alexander Technique With the Alexander Technique, you can learn to become aware of and eliminate unnecessary muscular tension and harmful physical habits, and live with less stiffness, less pain, more freedom, and more energy. Mention this ad for a free introductory lesson! 4 | News University Heights Community Association 06.2011 Birney Buzz www.uhsd.org Reminder: Third Annual “Passport to Adventure” at Birney on June 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Birney Elementary will host its third annual “Passport to Adventure.” The Passport to Adventure is a great opportunity for Birney kids and the community to learn about other countries. Each grade sponsors a booth representing a country and highlighting the country’s art, culture, music and food. This year’s countries are: Romania, Australia, England, Thailand, Brazil and Namibia. There will also be games, a book exchange, an opportunity drawing, a silent auction, face painting and other fun activities. Entry is free, with games, the raffle and other activities for a small price. Come join us for a fun, family oriented activity. Birney’s API Scores Place it in the “High Performing Schools” Category. As a result of the continued leadership of Principal Amanda Hammond-Williams, the teachers, and staff at Birney as well as the efforts of kids and parents, Birney has now reached an API score of 850 and we are ranked 8 out of a possible 10 statewide, and 10 out of a possible 10 for similar schools. We are now categorized as a “High Performing School.” Congratulations to everyone who made this possible. School Funding. As we’ve reported, our jogathon raised $15,000, which will help restore a small part of the services the district plans to cut. We can fund much more with your support. If you value public education and the great things happening at Birney, please go to our website, www.friendsofalicebirney.org and donate on our secure PayPal link. A tax deductible contribution to your local school makes things like our great API scores possible. We still need help paying for Spanish instruction, art and music instruction, supplies, materials and after school care. Thanks for supporting Birney! We Need Paper! Birney is in urgent need of paper! Due to cuts in our supplies budget, we have exhausted our ability to buy paper for the rest of the school year. We can get paper for about $32/case. If people can find it cheaper, they can donate paper to the school. If someone is donating paper that they will deliver themselves, please contact Laura Dadmun. Otherwise, for monetary donations, a check can be made to Alice Birney Elementary, with a notation that it is for the general paper supply. If you are interested in volunteering for any of these activities or making a tax deductible donation to Birney, please contact Laura Dadmun at laura.dadmun@gmail.com. Birney Student Wins Theater Scholarship On April 29, Graziela Damian, a fourth grader at Alice Birney Elementary School, took the stage at San Diego Junior Theatre to accept one of four Christian Rowley Memorial Scholarships presented this year. The scholarship lets Graziela attend classes at Junior Theatre for one year and covers her costs if she is cast for a production or works as crew. In her application, Graziela wrote, “I love to express myself when I’m singing, acting and dancing.” Graziela interest in drama was sparked by an after-school drama program at Birney led by UH resident Katrina Peterson. While Katrina directs Birney’s drama program as a volunteer, she has been a full-time middle school drama teacher in the San Diegueto Union High School District for 18 years. Birney’s next production is a musical, Aladdin Junior, and Graziela has been cast as the female lead, Jasmine. The show runs Thursday, July 8 and Friday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 10, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale the last week of June and will sell out quickly! The Christian Rowley Memorial Scholarship honors a University Heights resident whose life was impacted by his participation in Junior Theatre programs. Christian died shortly after high school graduation after a brief illness. Mary Wendorf, UH Resident Extraordinaire Mary Wendorf, a UH resident since 1996, embraces many qualities that have been of great benefit to her community. She lives in a beautifully preserved Craftsman. Her passion for historic preservation of the architectural resources within and outside UH steered her in the direction of serving on the Save Our Heritage Organisation Board and joining the UH Historical Society. She often lent her support to property designations at the Historical Resources Board. Mary’s knowledge of planning and zoning issues was critical for having a say on appropriate development in our older communities. She served eight years on the Uptown Planners and current serves on the Community Plan Update Committee, UHCDC Board, and UH Library Task Force for a joint use library in the Teachers Training Building. Mary was instrumental in arranging the 120th Birthday Celebration (1888 -2008), and the 100th Anniversary of the Teachers Training Building (1910-2010). She was also a UHCA News blockwalker for many years. Her professional background in Occupational Therapy reveals itself in Mary’s compassionate side – not only in dealing with her two-legged friends, but also with her amazing relationship and understanding of four-legged creatures. Mary volunteers at the Humane Society and provides dog walking services to her friends. She loves talking on the phone as opposed to sending e-mails (again that personal touch!) and delights in setting up refreshments at our various community events. Even though she spends July and August in her native Wisconsin with her parents, it is not a question of out of sight, out of mind where her community is concerned. In recognition of her compassionate nature for all things bright and beautiful, all things great and small, we salute Mary with A Doggie Bag of Plumes that she can share with her little dog Maddy. Mary, you are the most gracious, well-deserving UH resident! SPAIN ~ FRANCE ~ ITALY Euro-Mediterranean Summer Picnic Boxes Perfect for the beach, park, or Trolley Barn Concerts! Stop by, or even better, call ahead to reserve your individual box! Spanish, French and Italian-style menu European groceries, meats and cheeses. Paella Saturdays, Tapas Tuesdays and Fridays Mediterranean weekend breakfasts Savory Deli & Market 4661 Park Blvd. (near Adams Ave) in University Heights ~ (619) 683-3772 www.savorydelimarket.com 5 | News University Heights Community Association 06.2011 www.uhsd.org Blockwalkers Needed Have to or Want to? Many people view church as a “have to” instead of a “want to.” But at University Christian Church yo u ’l l f i n d a church you will actually enjoy. We offer a good blend of upbeat music, great kid’s programs, and relevant messages that are sure to feed your soul. It’s all a refreshing change from traditional spoon-fed religion. Our friendly people will help you feel right at home, and we promise you won’t go away spiritually hungry. A "blockwalker" is a volunteer who distributes newsletters to neighbors and businesses in University Heights 11 times per year. We have 62 blockwalkers, but we could use more! Permanent blockwalkers needed for 4600 Campus Avenue and New York Street. We also need people to help occasionally – when one of our regular blockwalkers is on vacation. Temporary blockwalkers needed for 4400-4600 Texas until September. You’ll get exercise, perform community service and get to know your neighborhood better. Please join us! To volunteer, contact Nan McGraw: (619) 260-0668 / nmcsan@aol.com Drop by this Sunday, we’re in your neighborhood. 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By Bill Tall Even when summer encroaches slowly here in San Diego, being water-wise is a year-round job. As you think about planting a water-conserving, yet still tasty, crop for the summer and fall, here are some tips: Always start with your soil. Properly amending and mulching your soil means water retention stays high. It stays so high that you can reduce water use to levels normally reserved for "drought tolerant" plants. You will reap a wonderful bounty for eating fresh, preserving and storing. Find an old, long, ugly tomato at your local nursery -- a grown one that's tall and leggy. Now dig a hole one foot deep, put roots at the bottom with plant sticking out at top and backfill with wet, fertilized soil. The plant is established, so it needs less water and will use less water because soil dries from top down. The deep hole helps it stay moist. The plant won't be big and luscious, but it will produce fruit well with low water. After the Cedar Fire of October 2003, there was a large outpouring of people trying to help. When the crisis was over, the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department designed a six-week program for citizens to learn basic skills on the following topics: • Search and Rescue • Fire Suppression • Triage • Cribbing • Incident Command Structure. For the graduation drill, students practice their new skills during a simulated disaster. In case of a real disaster, graduates are encouraged to assist their family and neighbors during the first few hours or perhaps days during which city emergency services may be unable to respond. Visit http://www.sandiego.gov/fireandems/cert/ for more information about CERT. On the sweeter side, citrus and many properly-planted fruit trees will do well on low-water (just think of all those citrus and avocados you see in Eastern parts of San Diego). And Woodland strawberries are native and won't use a lot of water when planted in the shade. Lastly, artichokes are a thistle and grow well on low water use, as do other California natives like elderberries, gooseberries and coffee berries. For a list of edible California natives and how to care for them, check out www.CityFarmersNursery.com/ediblenatives. Upcoming FREE classes Homeowner Yard Basics - Sat, June 4, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cooking Class: Berry Madness - Sun, June 12, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Planting for Challenging Areas - Sat, June 25, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. For more classes & information: www.CityFarmersNursery.com 4832 Home Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 284-6358 Earthquake Preparedness How do you prepare for an earthquake? Develop a plan: Perform earthquake drills, have a minimum three-day supply of food, water, medicine, etc., have an out-of-state family contact. • What do you do during an earthquake? Drop, cover and hold. If you're inside, wait until movement has ceased before you try to exit. If you're outside, move away from structures, trees, power lines, etc. • After an earthquake you should inspect your home for damage, help your neighbors, contact out-of-state family members and expect aftershocks. More Great UH Gear The University Heights Community Association continues to unveil great new gear! There are shirts in a different styles and colors, three types of caps and now, tote bags! Support your community by buying these high quality items at the June 2 UHCA meeting. Buy something for yourself and your friends. Visit www.uhsd.org for details. 7 | News University Heights Community Association 06.2011 Happening in the Heights UH Book Club & Salon: "A Bit on the Side" by William Trevor A Collection of Twelve Stories about Relationships The UH Book Club & Salon’s selection for June is “A Bit on the Side” by Irish author William Trevor. Trevor reveals in this collection of stories the many aspects of his native Ireland contained between its modern day worldliness and wealth and its more pious and restrictive past. He imparts an empathetic yet critical assessment when exploring the many mistakes, regrets, and hopes in relationships gone but not forgotten. From the slender threads of these stories of bitterness and loss, Trevor taps into the lives of his characters. Trevor was born in 1928 in County Cork, grew up in various provincial towns and attended a number of schools, graduating from Trinity College, in Dublin, with a degree in history. He eventually emigrated to England, became a successful writer and stayed there; however, he hated leaving Ireland. “But, he states, had it not happened, I think I might never have written at all.” Please join in the salon’s discussion on the Irish melancholy of lost loves, regrets, missteps and dalliances gone awry. – Ernie Bonn The current month’s selection is always available at the UH Branch Library’s front desk. We welcome new members! UH Book Club & Salon Wednesday June 29 6:30 p.m. UH Branch Library 4193 Park Boulevard (at Howard Avenue) 619-692-4912 June S u n d a y Monday www.uhsd.org UHCA Meeting June 2 6:30 p.m. at the Birney School Auditorium 4345 Campus Avenue. Light refreshments will be served. WIN $50! Help us build a stronger community! Get your neighbors and friends to join UHCA. The UHCA member who refers the most new members this year will win $50! The prize will be awarded in December. Details at the June 2 meeting. Remember, there are no general UHCA meetings in July and August. So come to the June meeting -to learn how you can win the $50 gift certificate at the December meeting. Historic vs. Property Rights? Can a property owner ignore his or her home’s historical designation? Or does the city's historical designation take presidence? Speaker: SOHO President Jaye MacAskill United We Stand How to become part of a single planning group. Did you know that UH is split between two community planning groups? After several public debates on the pros and cons of being part of one planning group, UHCA voted unanimously over a year ago to be represented only by the Uptown Planners. Councilmember Gloria offered his support despite there being no process in place to make this change. With the consolidation of city departments and other factors, however, there’s now opposition to implementing this community vote. Come hear Leo Wilson, Chair, Uptown Planners, and Mary P. Wright, AICP, Deputy Director – Planning Division, City Planning & Community Investment, speak about these issues and the potential impact on UH. Do not miss this important meeting. Tuesday Wednesday 1 UHCDC 6:30 pm 4452 Park Blvd Suite 104 Thursda y 2 UHCA 6:30-8:30 pm Birney School Auditorium Fr i d a y 3 6 7 8 10 am Park & Howard Park & Rec 5:30 pm Birney School Library 9 Uptown Planners 6:00 pm Joyce Beers Center in Uptown Complex 12 13 14 Flag Day 15 Hillcrest Town Council 6:30 pm Joyce Beers in Uptown Complex 19 20 FATHER'S DAY 26 21 Summer Solstice 16 UH Cleanup at I-163 freeway at Lincoln & Washington 9 am-noon 23 29 30 North Park Planning 6:30 pm 2901 North Park Way 27 28 10 11 Article Deadline for UHCA News June 11: Community Cleanup & Recycling: 8 am-1 pm Qualcomm Stadium 17 18 UH Library Book Sale 8am - 3pm Curbside Recycling 22 UH Book Club & Salon 6:30 pm UH Library Curbside Recycling 4 Friends of Library Curbside Recycling 5 S a t u r d a y 24 25 8 | News University Heights Community Association 06.2011 www.uhsd.org Report Graffiti On-line! A University Heights resident had a very positive experience recently. After he saw graffiti that annoyed him, he wondered about how to get it removed. As a modern day man would do, he got on-line and began searching. He found the City of San Diego’s Graffiti Removal Program site and filled out a short, online form. Three days later, the graffiti was sandblasted away. When he later saw shoes dangling from a utility pole, he decided that those shoes were like another form of graffiti. He filled out the same on-line form and within days the shoes were gone. To report graffiti (or dangling shoes), visit the City of San Diego Graffiti Removal Program at http://www.sandiego.gov/graffiti/reporting.shtml. Your neighborhood needs you! Who we are The University Heights Community Association (UHCA) is a group of your neighbors who care about making University Heights (UH) a better place to live. What we do •Meet and discuss the needs of the community every month (except July and August) •Make recommendations to government officials on behalf of the community. •Make requests for services for the community. •Publish the University Heights Community Association News. How you can help Speak up! We want to know what you love about UH and what bothers you about UH. What do you want for UH? What are your ideas about making this a better place to live? What concerns you? Come to the monthly meetings. Join the UHCA. Volunteer to be on a committee. Deliver newsletters. Contact us! Where to find us We meet the first Thursday of every month (except July and August) at 6:30 pm at Birney Elementary (4345 Campus Ave). We discuss a variety of topics, including crime in UH, zoning and building practices, what the neighborhood needs and wants, city and county services and other issues brought up by your neighbors. We also have presentations from developers, business owners, government officials and preservationists. How to contact us On-line: www.uhsd.org E-mail: info@uhsd.org Telephone: (619) 723-3538 Mail: UHCA P.O. Box 33032, San Diego, CA 92163 Happiness is knowing your neighbors! The following Committees have openings... and are looking for new volunteers: • Beautification & Planning • Marketing & Merchandising • Membership • Newsletter • Program & Events •Website • Neighborhood / Zone W__atch Spacious Bankers Hill Renovated Townhome with Fully Spanish Bay Views! Starter Home Offers a Spacious Open Floor Plan. 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Although the action saves approximately $1 million per year, it is unclear whether the ramifications of combining the serious function of city planning with the revenue-driven activities of selling building permits to developers will be worth it in the long run. In the case of combining city planning and development services, some community activists worry that the revenue driven DSD will overshadow efforts to take a longterm, integrated view about how our city and region matures. Bill Anderson, the outgoing head of the Planning Department, gives the example of Mission Valley and what can happen to a community that freely exchanges cash for building permits in the absence of a comprehensive community plan. By Beth Jaworski The purpose of the city’s Planning Department has been to articulate and codify a long-term blueprint to govern how our city should grow, look, develop and serve our community and region over coming decades. Topics covered include where to locate and how to build industrial zones, housing developments, and other public services such as schools, parks, healthcare facilities, police and fire stations, as well as a host of transportation alternatives. The Development Services Department (DSD) is a city administrative branch whose main function is to sell building permits. The DSD is highly and very proudly customer service oriented: Its customer base is the building community. While saving tax payers’ money and increasing bureaucratic efficiency is a laudable goal for any government, there are arguments that some bureaucratic functions need separation to provide an appropriate balance of services, opportunities and advocacy to all stakeholders in a community. That means that the services available to groups such as developers, ordinary citizens, business leaders, Not only has the recent building free-for-all in Mission Valley resulted in intersections that now take upwards of 30 minutes to negotiate, no park land, and only a make-shift fire department, but the flood-prone river valley is destined to become much, much more dense, gridlocked, and haphazard as building continues for upwards of 5,000 new houses and over a million square feet of retail and office space. The new building projects are coming down the pike not because the proposed projects meet well defined, specific needs in the region, but because developers discovered that there was a business opportunity awaiting whomever could be the first to pass some cash over the counter down at San Diego’s customer-oriented Development Services Department. America’s Finest City indeed. Do you have something to say of interest to University Heights residents? E-mail your letters/editorials to: uhcanews@yahoo.com. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions for length, clarity and grammar. The editor and publisher reserve the right to print or not print submissions based on newsletter space and other factors. CLASSIFIED ADS Study piano with University Heights pianist Bobby Cressey Bobby has been teaching piano for over ten years and is a seasoned professional, performing and teaching in all styles. He currently plays organ for the San Diego Padres and performs all over the country backing big name artists. Beginners, experts and second time arounders are all welcome as students! 310-991-7504 sdpianoteacher@gmail.com To place your classified ad here, contact Advertising Director Susan Holts at 619-295-3950 or e-mail her at susan@susanholts.com www.uhsd.org Phone Book Emergency (Police, Fire, Medical)........................................................................................ 911 Police – Emergency (from a cell phone)................................................................. 619-531-2065 Police – Non-Emergency (Police, 24 hours / 7 days)............................................. 619-531-2000 Abandoned Vehicles................................................................................................. 858-495-7856 Alice Birney Elementary School Office.................................................................. 619-497-3500 Alice Birney Elementary School (After School)............................................... 619-497-3500 x6 Animals (Dangerous /dog attack, etc.).................................................................... 619-236-2341 Animals (Non-emergency)...................................................................................... 619-236-4250 Animals (Rats /rodents / Dept. of Environmental Health)..................................... 858-694-2888 Brush and Weed Abatement .................................................................................. 619-533-4444 Code Violations........................................................................................................ 619-236-5500 Crime Stoppers Tip Line......................................................................................... 888-580-TIPS Downed Power Lines / Gas Leaks.......................................................................... 800-411-7343 Emergency Storm Damage..................................................................................... 619-527-7500 Emergency Water / Sewer Repair / Sink Holes..................................................... 619-515-3525 Environmental........................................................................................................... 858.492.5055 Graffiti Hotline......................................................................................................... 619-525-8522 Homeless Encampment (Environmental Services)............................................... 858-492-5055 Narcotics (suspicious drug house / anonymous).................................................... 619-531-2468 Poison Center........................................................................................................... 800-404-4646 Project Wildlife (www.projectwildlife.org)............................................................ 619-225-WILD Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (RSVP)................................................................ 619-291-8228 SDPD Community Relations Office David Surwilo............................................... 619-531-1540 SDPD Western Division – 5215 Gaines Street...................................................... 619-692-4800 San Diego City Services (recycling, uncollected trash)........................................ 858-492-5060 Shopping Cart Pick-Up Service.............................................................................. 800-252-4613 Stolen Vehicles......................................................................................................... 619-531-2000 UHCDC Office – 4452 Park Boulevard, Suite 104................................................. 619-297-3166 University Heights Public Library – 4193 Park Boulevard................................... 619-692-4912 Vehicle Abatement (junk cars, abandoned cars, etc.)............................................ 858-495-7856 ZONE / Neighborhood Watch – Nan McGraw........................................................ 619-260-0668 UH Neighborhood Zones Zone Coordinator ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ E-Mail Contact Nan McGraw nmcsan@aol.com Pam Isaacs pamisaacs@gmail.com Susan Fosselman susanfosselman@microsoft.com Kelly Shaw kshawzone4@hotmail.com Tamara Zyhylij tamara@tamarazhomes.com Nan McGraw nmcsan@aol.com E-Watch Neighborhood Watch Information ewatch.sandiego.gov/ewatch Earthquake Information On-Line San Diego: http://www.sandiego.gov/fireandems/safety/earthquake.shtml OHS: http://www.sandiego.gov/ohs/ (Office of Homeland Security) See Earthquake Preparedness Tip Sheet under Bear Responsibility FEMA: http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_during.shtm Pick up the UH news at one of these locations: American Market Bourbon Street European Market Eclipse Chocolat & Deli Kadan Lestat’s Monica’s at the Park Mystic Mocha Park Blvd. Deli Quality Market Summer’s Market Texas Market Twiggs UHCDC Well Spring Tea Room UH Library 10 | News University Heights Community Association 06.2011 www.uhsd.org Parkhouse Eatery Restaurant Review by By J.D. Abercrombie Tony Loiacono bought the restaurant in 2005 because he liked the large front patio. He installed the bar/ counter in 2006. Future plans are for a bigger patio area for outdoor dining. Fortunately for UH residents, he signed a 20-year lease in 2009 and is here to stay! Tony moved to San Diego in 1998 from Austin, Texas, where he worked in catering for movie sets. When he first came to the area, he became 2201 Adams Ave 619.298.8440 Adams Avenue Grill chef at Wolfgang Puck in Mission 2322 El Cajon Blvd 619.220.0959 Apertivo Valley. He also graduated from the 1985 El Cajon Blvd 619.542.0540 Bahia Mexican & Seafood CCA (California Culinary Academy) in 1998. 4612 Park Blvd 619. 291. 0173 Bourbon Street Gil Villarreal has been the chef at 2Brians’ column x 5.5 inches 1451 Washington St 619. 296. 8268 American Eatery Parkhouse Eatery for 14 years. 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Lestat’s: 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights (619) 282-0437 Theater Talent to aMuse Theatre Company is gearing up for its production of “Foggerty’s Fairy,” written by William S. Gilbert (of the famous Gilbert & Sullivan team). This is the story of a man who wants to change one deed from his past. With that one deed undone, Foggerty finds himself in alternate universes, a concept never before presented on stage when the three-act farce debuted in 1881. www.uhsd.org A Photo a Day Keeps the Boredom Away University Heights resident Gregory Berg started a rather ambitious project on February 5, 2011. He began on a 365 Day Photo Journey. “My goal is to reflect the true spirit of people, places, and experiences through my work,” Greg explains. "I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have a wide variety of subjects and locales to “reflect” and practice my craft — from traveling the world to places like Latin America, Europe and the American West.” In addition to his day job working for a large nonprofit, Greg runs two businesses: Enso Photography and Enso Creative, a communications firm offering design, multimedia and consulting services. He specializes in work for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and the holistic and frontier science communities. Check out Greg’s journey at www.ensocreative.com/blog/365. The play runs three weekends, from June 3 through June 18 – Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 7 p.m. (no performance on Sunday June 19) at Swedenborgian Hall, 1531 Tyler Avenue, University Heights. Tickets are $18 for adults; $13 for seniors, military and groups of 10 or more. For reservations and further information, visit www.talenttoamuse.com or call Sandy at (619) 233-9407. Art People are getting a big kick out of “Fabric-Free Fashion,” the current show at Visions Art Museum. From the nine-pound licorice dress to the evening gown knit from action-adventure videos (mostly Harrison Ford), each piece of wearable art is unique and thought-provoking. The exhibition features 22 Southern California fashion designers. Guest curator Susan Lazear is Professor of Fashion at Mesa College. “This is an exciting challenge for designers to push their skills with any material except fabric,” Susan said. Also on display is the suite of garments produced by the Arts Meets Fashion team: Evolution Transformed. Art Meets Fashion is a countywide project organized by San Diego Visual Arts Network and FOCUS. Read more about their innovative program and see more of the teams' art at www.artmeetsfashion.org Visions Art Museum is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, at the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. Open Tuesday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission $5. The show runs through July 24. Gregory Berg- Enso Photography UH neighborhood photos from 365 Day Photo Journey project Contact us! Do you have an event, class or meeting of interest of UHCA News readers? E-mail uhcanews@yahoo.com for possible inclusion. Send your group’s name, meeting date, time and place, costs or fees and a brief description of your event. The deadline is the 10th of each month for the following month’s newsletter. Historic Preservation from Page 1 or building should be treated as historical, they bring the matter before the HRB Board for a vote. Once designated, a landmark cannot be demolished, though it can be relocated. A historically designated house or building can have room additions, interior remodeling and even second story additions. Building permits are processed by staff and approved by the board. The new portions are not eligible for the Mills Act property tax reduction. Left to right, Plastic Fork Dress, Film Noir Dress and Map Dress Photos: David King, dk3studios :: Photo Styling: Susan Cox Lestat's THEN: Napa Auto Parts, circa 1980's NOW: Lestat's today What a fine example of how vital our business district has become! We applaud businesses such as Lestat’s for energizing Park Boulevard. More intact, older neighborhoods furthermore command higher prices than neighborhoods impacted by modern apartment complexes and mixed-use residential. USD Real Estate and Business Professor Andrew Narwold conducted an extensive study of the effects of historical designation on real estate property values. Studying the 92102 and 92103 zip codes, Professor Narwold found property values increased 3.8% - 16% after a property received historical designation. Additionally, the “halo effect” impacts houses within 500 feet of a designated property, whose values increase at the same rate as the designated property. Though the city offers a Mills Act property tax reduction for historic landmarks, it experiences an up-front loss. As the properties sell, however, the new buyers pay higher property taxes. Thus, the designation eventually leads to increased tax revenue for our city. Ronald V. May, RPA Legacy 106, Inc. www.legacy106.com 12 | News University Heights Community Association 06.2011 www.uhsd.org University Heights Canyon Townhome 4736 Arizona Street $449,000 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 1,500 Square Feet 2655 Camino Del Rio North Suite 450 San Diego, CA 92108 Direct: 619. 871. 1144 Fax: 619. 298. 4490 Incredible private, canyon view townhome! One of only 4 units in a lush and serene setting. All rooms have a canyon view. 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