Hello University City! It’s almost July! 🌞 Let’s get the new month started with UCCA’s University City News newsletter and Save-the-Date.
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July / August Newsletter:Â
- 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.
July Save-the-Date:
- Today! Check out the combined July/August Newsletter at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- Saturday, June 28, Movie In the Park! Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2025/06/21/saturday-june-28-the-wizard-of-oz-at-university-village-park/
- Tuesday, July 01, 2025, at 10:00 AM City Council: Item 50 – Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) Regulation Amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program Amendment. To read agenda, summary, and to post of submit a Public Comment for the July 1 City Council Meeting, visit: https://sandiego.hylandcloud.com/211agendaonlinecouncil
- Tuesday, July 1: Solid Waste Management Trash Fee goes into effect; details at: https://www.insidesandiego.org/next-steps-customers-eligible-city-provided-trash-services
- Friday, July 4 at Standley Park: UC Celebration; details at: https://uccelebration.com/
- Tuesday, July 8: UCPG (planning group) meeting at 6PM with both in-person and Zoom option. According to Chair Chris Nielsen, “I expect the July 8, 2025, agenda to have a return to the UCPG by Peter Spencer representing Seritage with a revised proposal and action item on the lot split of the eastern third of the UTC site. There is a small chance that SANDAG will be ready to present a revised proposal on the Sorrento to Miramar double-tracking project, but this is doubtful due to delays between DSD and SANDAG on project review.” For more information, visit: sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/university/agendas
- Sunday, July 13 Summer Concert at Standley Park: Electric Waste Band – Grateful Dead
- Tuesday, July 15: University City Community Meeting at University Community Library. According to President Jemma Samala, we expect to have an update on UC Library renovations. When posted, the agenda will be available at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/
- Sunday, July 20 Summer Concert at Standley Park: Aero Smythe – Aerosmith
- Thursday, July 24: 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
- Sunday, July 27 Summer Concert at Standley Park: Love is a Rose – Linda Ronstadt
- Sunday, August 3 Summer Concert at Standley Park: True Stories – British Invasion
- Sunday, August 10 Summer Concert at Standley Park: Mama’s and Papa’s Experience – Mamas and Papas
- Sunday, August 17 Summer Concert at Standley Park: Rolling Heartbreakers – Rolling Stones & Tom Petty
- Sunday, August 24 Summer Concert at Standley Park: Santana Soul – Santana
Save-the-Date Summer and Fall
- Summer Movies in the Park: https://www.universitycitynews.org/movies-in-the-park/
- UC Celebration (4th of July): https://www.universitycitynews.org/uc-4th-of-july/
- Summer Concerts: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/
- Oktoberfest: https://uceducate.org/events/oktoberfest/
Ongoing Construction and Related Updates:Â
- UC Talks Construction (Pure Water on Genesee / Water and Sewer on Governor):Â https://www.universitycitynews.org/2025/06/26/uc-construction-alert-governor-drive-genesee-avenue-nobel-drive-marcy-park/
- 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
- San Diego Budget 2026: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2025/06/26/san-diego-budget-update-fy-2026/
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:
- Connect with UCCA: https://www.universitycitynews.org/contact-us-or-volunteer-in-uc/
- Connect with the City of San Diego: https://www.sandiego.gov/connect
- Trash Talk – Trash Fees Information: https://www.insidesandiego.org/next-steps-customers-eligible-city-provided-trash-services
- City Budget Information:Â https://www.sandiego.gov/finance
- 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
- 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
- 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: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/
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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
