Wednesday,
August 15,
2007
Recap of August’s Hillcrest Town Council meeting
Over 45 neighbors met in the sauna-like atmosphere of Joyce Beers Community Center Tuesday evening as State Assemblymember Lori Saldaña addressed our community and answered questions from the HTC. Saldaña gave an update on the state budget and spoke about a proposed development of Hillcrest’s DMV. Those in attendance expressed a great deal of interest in promoting an electric bus/trolley line from the convention center to Hillcrest, and the HTC outreached for
state financial help.
Only one member of the HTC regularly uses the city’s public bus system.
The group also heard from San Diego City Planner Marlon Pangilinan who presented an update of the Hillcrest Mobility Study which has met much resistance from the community. Four alternate proposals were suggested. Hillcrester Michael Seidel who has been participating in the study group for several months presented his perspective of the plans and encouraged neighbors to join him in walking the route and presenting a proposal at the next HTC meeting on Tuesday, September 11th. Email him to become involved.
The litter, development and centennial committees made presentations. “Game Night” will be held Friday, August 31st at the Joyce Beers Community Center from 6-9pm. Hillcrest Restaurant Week (Sept 4th-9th) and a “Toast to Hillcrest” is being planned for Thursday evening, September 20th.
The evening was capped with public comment. One resident suggested that the “University Avenue” exit sign off of 163 south be changed to “Sixth Avenue” since this is the actual name of the exiting street. The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 11th. All renters & home owners are urged to become involved in making our community an even better place to live. Please join us.
Tuesday,
August 14,
2007
— SD City Attorney Mike Aguirre
re: the removal of valet-parking signs in Balboa Park
Monday,
August 13,
2007
State Assemblymember
Lori Saldaña will be this month’s featured speaker at this
Tuesday’s
meeting of the Hillcrest Town Council. Saldaña will give an
update on efforts to improve our neighborhood and provide information
on the proposed development at the Hillcrest DMV site. Bring your
questions to the follow-up Q&A. Revised proposals for the Hillcrest
Mobility Study will be presented by SD City Planner Marlon Pangilinan.
Michael Seidel will provide his perspective as a community member
well-versed on the project. Centennial, Development and Litter
committees will give brief updates with time allowed for residents’
input.The Hillcrest Town Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8pm at the Joyce Beers Community Center (map 6-B). All renters & home owners are urged to become involved in making our community an even better place to live. Please join us. The HBIA (who preceeds us) will not meet in August, so everyone is welcome to arrive early to socialize with neighbors. Refreshments will be served.
Sunday,
August 12,
2007
Great weather. Fabu CityFest.
Yesterday’s crowd for
the Hillcrest street fair (estimated at 125,000) enjoyed 250 vendor
booths that lined Fifth Avenue from 10am-7pm. Entertainers on the main
stage included Sue Palmer & her Motel Swing Orchestra, D.A. &
the Hitmen, Trece De La Suerte and the one and only Candye Kane. Next
year marks CityFest’s silver
anniversary. Contact the Hillcrest
Business Improvement Assocation to become involved.
Saturday,
August 11,
2007
— Hillcrest resident/business
owner Bob Nelson re: firefighters may sue over parade
participation
Friday,
August 10,
2007
Hillcrest Town Council next Tuesday
State Assemblymember Lori Saldaña will be the featured guest speaker at the Tuesday, August 14th Hillcrest Town Council meeting. Saldaña will give an update on her efforts to improve our community and provide information on the proposed development at the DMV site. City Planner Marlon Pangilinan will make a presentation on the revised proposals for the Hillcrest Mobility Study. Hillcrest resident, Michael Seidel, will provide his perspective. Centennial, Litter and Development committees will give brief updates with time allowed for public comment.
The Hillcrest Town Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8pm at the Joyce Beers Community Center in the Uptown Shopping District. All Hillcrest renters and home owners are urged to attend and become involved in making our community an even better place to live.
Thursday,
August 9,
2007
Penguins invade Hillcrest
Folks began setting up at 6pm for last night’s rooftop showing of “March of the Penguins” at Whole Foods Market. The weather was perfect and the community turned out to share the drive-in movie atmosphere and a perfect August evening under the stars with nearly 200 friends and neighbors. This Hillcrest first was a collaborative effort of the Hillcrest Centennial committee and Whole Foods Market. The appreciative crowd enjoyed free ice cream, popcorn, sodas, bottled water and vegan treats. Yesterday was also Community Support Day at Whole Foods Market, and the Hillcrest History Guild will be the recipient of five percent of their daily sales. Thanks to everyone for your support. (It came to $4,515.90)
The next centennial event will be a free “Game Night” on Friday, August 31st from 6-9pm at the Joyce Beers Community Center. Bring your favorite board game, a puzzle or a deck of cards to this casual evening of fun for young and old.
