Hillcrest Town Council annual meeting • Porkyland • HillQuest, an Urban Guide & Beyond 8th edition

Tuesday, March 9, 2010	Local residents elect new board members Hillcrest Town Council held its annual meeting tonight as nearly 50 neighbors elected new board members to fill three positions vacated when the terms of Juli Peters-Hyde, Nancy Moors and Tim Gahagan ended. Bruce Bielaski, Luke Terpstra and Tim Gahagan were elected to two-year terms. During public comment, Dan Soderberg (pictured) talked about Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO)’s Historic Home Tour on Saturday, March 21 and the premier of his documentary which showcases SOHO’s 40th anniversary on Monday, March 29 at the Theatre in Old Town. Bob Leyh represented San Diego Pride and Kristin Harms spoke about a new grassroots organization, San Diego Neighborhoods United. The HTC passed a motion to defer the selection of an HTC representative to the Uptown Partnership board member to the Steering Committee who will then bring the nominee's name to the HTC membership for confirmation. The selected candidate will be ratified by the Partnership board at their April meeting. Roy Dahl presented proposed guidelines for development in the business district for consideration by the council. Several neighbors offered that they like the low profile of buildings and questioned the need for greater density and sited the lack of infrastructure in Hillcrest. John Taylor reviewed an impressive list of HTC accomplishments in 2009. The meeting ended with an annual financial report and AnnD Canavan reporting on the HTC’s newest committee, Hillcrest Goes Greener. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Joyce Beers Community Center in the Uptown Shopping District.
Monday, March 8, 2010	“I don’t see this as an outrageous request. But since they’ve made it clear they aren’t willing to do that we’ll have to consider pulling the plug on public subsidies.” — Assemblywoman Lori Saldaña re: banning subsidies unless the NFL scuttles blackout policy
Sunday, March 7, 2010	“Groups like Exodus are frauds. They use guilt and shame to try to convince gay people, who may be confused and vulnerable, that they are somehow evil and demonic, but that they can be saved if they just change to a traditional, heterosexual lifestyle.” — Michael Bussee who in 1976 was among Exodus International’s founders
Saturday, March 6, 2010	Hillcrest Town Council Tuesday evening HTC mission statement: “To provide a voice & enhance the quality of life for Hillcrest renters & homeowners while supporting actions that benefit our neighborhood.” March’s meeting for local residents will be held this Tuesday, March 9 from 6:30-8pm in the Joyce Beers Community Center with public comment following introductions of the HTC Board and all in attendance then the annual board election will take place. This year’s nominees are Bruce Bielaski, Tim Gahagan and Luke Terpstra (John Taylor and Ann Garwood will remain on the board fulfilling two-year terms). The HTC thanks vice chair Juli Peters-Hyde and secretary Nancy Moors for their leadership. Next on Tuesday’s agenda will be discussion of a seat on the Uptown Partnership Board for representation by a Hillcrest resident. From approximately 7:15-7:35 the group will hold a discussion of HTC design goals for the business district by Roy Dahl; chair John Taylor will follow by sharing the HTC’s 2009 accomplishments and treasurer Tim Gahagan will present the annual financial report. Committee reports will be given by the Neighborhood Improvement Committee and Hillcrest Goes Greener (chair AnnD Canavan). The meeting will adjourn at 8pm. Babbo Grande Restaurant will again provide free pasta dinners to all in attendance. Hillcrest’s new Porkyland will also be bringing treats.
Friday, March 5, 2010	“I would argue that no elected politician should ever get a raise while in office. If the job didn’t pay enough, maybe they shouldn’t have run. That might work almost as well as term limits.” — Norm Walker in today’s letters to the Union-Tribune
Thursday, March 4, 2010	“But even in the face of such evidence — and much more — District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis did not pursue the case.” — Don Bauder in the March 3rd Reader article “Too Much Conflict, Too Much Interest”
Wednesday, March 3, 2010	Porkyland opens in Hillcrest Pepe Stepensky (left) owner of Porkyland would like to invite you to stop by to enjoy his newest location on University Avenue just east of Sixth (in the former location of Viva Pasta). Proudly serving the best carnitas in San Diego since 1982, Pepe and wife Deborah are happy to finally open in Hillcrest. Eat there, carry out or have it delivered. Mexican specialties include fabulous sopes, fajitas, chicken nopal, carne asada and Deborah’s oh-so-popular flan. Porkyland also caters meetings/parties of any size. Hillcrest’s newest eatery is also a lively gallery with works by Liliana Molins. Her vibrantly painted works compliment the beautifully designed eating area. The artist also created Porkyland’s unique furniture adorned with the romantic poems Pepe penned to to his wife while courting her. Stop by Porkyland to check out the new eatery and welcome Pepe to Hillcrest.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010	“At the end of the relay, on Saturday, June 5, we will have people come in from all over the county and meet at the County Administrative Center for speakers and a presentation. That will be your rally aspect. This will be publicized and will let everyone know there are LGBT people everywhere in San Diego County. They don’t all just live in Hillcrest.” — San Diego LGBT Pride parade coordinator Jennifer Turner Minotti
Monday, March 1, 2010	Deadline for next HillQuest is just one month away The next edition of HillQuest, an Urban Guide to Hillcrest & beyond, is underway and projected to hit the streets (as usual) the the of June. For as little as $350 (less than a dollar a day) you can be a part of this handy little pocket guide. Businesses in Bankers Hill, Park West and Hillcrest will also be located on the colorful fold-out maps. All advertisers will be listed on HillQuest.com. The deadline for the eighth edition is March 31st. For more information, please call (619) 260-1929.

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