City Council Prep for Sept 24, 2020: Environment Committee
From David Rolland, Council Communications Director: It’s mostly quiet on the legislative front this week, but we do have one Council committee meeting to satiate […]
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District 1 City Council candidates differ on short-term vacation rentals and UCSD development
As reported by the La Jolla Light: On the surface, La Jolla resident Joe LaCava and Carmel Valley resident Will Moore, the two candidates for […]
City Council Prep from Sept 16 & 17: Budget and Government Efficiency, Active Transportation and Infrastructure, Land Use and Housing
From David Rolland, Council Communications Director: Three of the City Council’s policy committees are in action on Wednesday and Thursday, September 16 and 17, and […]
City Council Prep for Tues, Sept 15: Street Tree Maintenance, Property Management Agreements, Environment Advisory Board, and more
From David Rolland, Council Communications Director: Happy Monday to you all. After last week’s special meeting, the City Council is back this week for its first regularly scheduled […]
Registration now open for League of Women Voters Candidate Forums and Events
The League of Women Voters (LWV) has long been known for moderating great discussions between candidates. Unfortunately, the pandemic has put a pause on in-person […]
The September 2020 University City News PDF newsletter is now online; president’s remarks
Print versions of the UCCA’s September 2020 University City News are available as of Sunday afternoon, August 30, at the Standley Recreation Center, the University […]
August 20: NCRC to Lead National Conversation on Race with Ibram X. Kendi, Robin DiAngelo and Wesley Lowery
The National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) will lead a National Conversation on Race with Ibram X. Kendi, Robin DiAngelo and Wesley Lowery. Where do we […]
Q&A: It’s University City by the Numbers; Do you Count?
Based on data available on the https://2020census.gov/ Response Rates map, self-reporting rates as of August 13 in University City range from a low of 60% […]
San Diego Opens Bids for Wastewater (Toilet-to-Tap) “Pure Water” Recycling Project
As reported by the Times of San Diego, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer Friday announced the city is seeking construction bids for the North City […]
City Council Prep for August 6, 2020: Gas and electric franchises, 101 Ash St., and denouncing federal law enforcement tactics
From David Rolland, Council Communications Director: Good afternoon, friends. The City Council holds a special meeting Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 1 PM, and this […]
SD League of Women Voters sponsors Candidate Forums
The League of Women Voters (LWV) has long been known for moderating great discussions between candidates. Unfortunately, the pandemic has put a pause on their […]
City Council Prep for August 4, 2020: on the agenda – more pandemic response for businesses and employees
From David Rolland, Council Communications Director: Here’s the latest installment of “The People’s Business” for ya — a preview of the August 4 City Council […]
SDUT: re Pure Water, San Diego signs first-ever ‘project labor’ deal to help revive stalled $5B project
As published by the San Diego Union Tribune on July 31: “The pact, plus recent court victory, prompt city to resume soliciting bids for long-awaited […]
Councilmember Barbara Bry, District 1 News: Outdoor Dining, Ballot Measures, Traffic Light
Editor’s note: University City Community Association (UCCA) does not publish a print newsletter in August. The next print newsletter is scheduled for September. This column […]
City Council Prep for Wednesday/Thursday, July 29/30: Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Land Use
From David Rolland, Council Communications Director: Hello! Got a new edition of “The People’s Business” ready for your Tuesday night (or Wednesday morning) reading pleasure. […]
City Council Prep for July 28, 2020: Rent-payment extension, Olive Street Park, fair and affordable housing, downtown development, and more
From David Rolland, Council Communications Director: Hello, friends. It’s probably time to start thinking up a new hobby, to take your mind off of the […]
City Council Prep for July 22, 2020: Smart Street Lights and Privacy, and Audits and Rules and Fraud Hotline and more
On the agenda for the Wednesday, July 22, 2020: the Audit Committee, Rules Committee, Quarterly Fraud Hotline Activity Report, Citywide Risk Assessment and Audit Work […]
Q&A: What’s going on at City Council? We don’t know but we know how you can find out
Did you know that there are just three more City Council meetings before the August legislative recess begins? The latest installment of “The People’s Business” […]
Did you Know that the Census is about Money and Power? Responding makes a Difference
Californians can complete the 2020 Census online, by phone, or by mail as paper forms are being mailed to households that have not yet responded. […]
City Council seeks Public Input on Parks Master Plan’s new scoring system and method for allocation of developer fees
As reported by the Union-Tribune, San Diego’s ‘complete communities’ plan is moving forward despite criticism, opposition. The broad proposal would fundamentally change how city plans […]