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Upcoming Neighborhood Events
College Area
Public Safety (CARPUS) Meeting
College Ave. Baptist Church
(4747 College Ave.)
Tuesday, Feb. 11th
6:30pm-8pm
Do you have a community event you'd like us to include in the newsletter? Email event information to Info@CollegeArea.org.
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CACC Meeting Review
The next meeting of the College Area Community Council and Planning Board will take place on Wednesday, February 12, 7:00 pm, at the College-Rolando Library, 6600 Montezuma Road. Prior to that, there will be a meeting of the Project Review Committee of the Community Planning Bo-ard on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the same location. See agenda on page 3.
We began 2014 with two important actions at our January meeting. After six months of planning and review, and following a presentation from City staffer Oscar Galvez, the College Area Community Planning Board approved by unanimous vote the final draft of the College Area Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP). This is the first step in an approval process which will take about six months to finalize.
The City Council's Infrastructure Committee must now review and approve the plan, followed by review and approval by the full City Council. The new College Area PFFP would then go into effect 90 days after City Council approval, in the summer of 2014.
As is true in other areas of the City, the College Area plan has not been updated for quite some time, in our case not since 1994, and much development has occurred in the intervening twenty years. It is also the case that the College Area is identified by the San Diego Association of Governments as a target for higher than average population growth over the next twenty years, significantly exceeding average growth rates in San Diego County for the same time period.
Development impact fees assessed in accordance with the new Public Facilities Financing Plan will allow us to improve streets and intersections, develop parks and recreational facilities, and build an additional fire station to meet the needs created by this projected growth.
The other major action at our January meeting involved approval of recommendations for use of the so-called Dollar per Ticket fund. This fund, created as a result of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in January of 1995 by San Diego State University, the City of San Diego, and the College Area Community Council, was established to mitigate impacts created by the construction of Cox (now Viejas) Arena. Over the years, the parties have approved various projects not strictly related to impact mitigation, but which were deemed to be mutually beneficial to San Diego State and the surrounding College Area.
This tradition continues with the recommendations unanimously approved by the CACC board on January 8. The board proposes that funds be expended for:
- An acoustical study, to examine possible mitigation measures for noise impacts of SDSU sports events on the surrounding neighborhood. These sports events were displaced by construction of the Arena to peripheral parts of the campus, where they've created disturbances for off-campus residents - about $30,000.
- A suite of transportation improvement projects to ease traffic flow around the SDSU campus, both during Arena events, and at other times of high traffic demand, such as rush hour and at the beginning of each semester. These projects include installation of fiber optic cable and video cameras to allow real time traffic signal coordination, installation of two V-Calm signs on Montezuma Road to remind drivers of their speed, and placement of 11 pedestrian countdown timers at various intersections near campus to help pedestrians navigate these busy roads- about $366,000.
- An engineering study to determine the cost and feasibility of installing sidewalk on the north side of Montezuma Road between Yerba Santa and Fairmount. This sidewalk would connect to existing sidewalk on Montezuma to create a continuous walking path along the entire length of Montezuma Road, including the area fronting the campus - about $20,000.
These recommendations will now be sent to SDSU and the City for review.
In other actions at the January meeting, the board voted to request that Environmental Services initiate a pilot project to establish maximum enforcement against residents who leave trash cans out in the street beyond the designated pick-up day; and voted to request that plans for development of Tubman Park include a grove of shade trees.
For more information about CACC/CACPD, go to CollegeArea.org.
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Improvements Coming for
El Cajon Blvd.
In September, 2013, the College Area Community Planning Board identified a mobility study for El Cajon Boulevard as its highest priority for the City's fiscal year 2015 Capital Improvements Budget. A mobility study would identify the best way to move autos, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians along this important corridor, from 54th Street to the La Mesa city line. Such a study is necessary as part of an effort to improve the look and feel of El Cajon Boulevard so that people will enjoy spending time there and quality businesses will do well there.
In the wake of that action, and of a lively presentation on creating livable communities by Andy Hamilton of San Diego County, a group of residents and business people from the College Area and surrounding communities have formed an El Cajon Boulevard Working Group to identify needed improvements for our section of The Boulevard and to seek funding for implementation of those improvements.
The working group consists of representatives from the Rolando Community Council, the Eastern Area Planning Group, the El Cerrito Community Council, the Kensington-Talmadge Planning Group, the College Area Business Improvement District, the College Area Community Council and Planning Board, and interested College Area residents.
Possible improvements might include sidewalk widening and repair, landscaping, façade renovations, and clean-up of illegal signage, as well as changes to traffic lanes, striping of bicycle paths, and modified parking configurations.
We received good news in January when we learned that $565,000 previously allocated for El Cajon Boulevard sidewalk improvements from 54th to 73rd have been approved by the State of California. These improvements had been funded by the Crossroads Redevelopment District, but the funds were frozen when the State's redevelopment program was eliminated. After several years in limbo, funds have now been released, and it's anticipated that implementation will begin in the first half of 2014. This is the first step in what undoubtedly will be a multi-year process to give a face-lift to our section of El Cajon Boulevard. Stay tuned.
In September, 2013, the College Area Community Planning Board identified a mobility study for El Cajon Boulevard as its highest priority for the City's fiscal year 2015 Capital Improvements Budget. A mobility study would identify the best way to move autos, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians along this important corridor, from 54th Street to the La Mesa city line. Such a study is necessary as part of an effort to improve the look and feel of El Cajon Boulevard so that people will enjoy spending time there and quality businesses will do well there.
In the wake of that action, and of a lively presentation on creating livable communities by Andy Hamilton of San Diego County, a group of residents and business people from the College Area and surrounding communities have formed an El Cajon Boulevard Working Group to identify needed improvements for our section of The Boulevard and to seek funding for implementation of those improvements.
The working group consists of representatives from the Rolando Community Council, the Eastern Area Planning Group, the El Cerrito Community Council, the Kensington-Talmadge Planning Group, the College Area Business Improvement District, the College Area Community Council and Planning Board, and interested College Area residents.
Possible improvements might include sidewalk widening and repair, landscaping, façade renovations, and clean-up of illegal signage, as well as changes to traffic lanes, striping of bicycle paths, and modified parking configurations.
We received good news in January when we learned that $565,000 previously allocated for El Cajon Boulevard sidewalk improvements from 54th to 73rd have been approved by the State of California. These improvements had been funded by the Crossroads Redevelopment District, but the funds were frozen when the State's redevelopment program was eliminated. After several years in limbo, funds have now been released, and it's anticipated that implementation will begin in the first half of 2014. This is the first step in what undoubtedly will be a multi-year process to give a face-lift to our section of El Cajon Boulevard. Stay tuned.
In September, 2013, the College Area Community Planning Board identified a mobility study for El Cajon Boulevard as its highest priority for the City's fiscal year 2015 Capital Improvements Budget. A mobility study would identify the best way to move autos, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians along this important corridor, from 54th Street to the La Mesa city line. Such a study is necessary as part of an effort to improve the look and feel of El Cajon Boulevard so that people will enjoy spending time there and quality businesses will do well there.
In the wake of that action, and of a lively presentation on creating livable communities by Andy Hamilton of San Diego County, a group of residents and business people from the College Area and surrounding communities have formed an El Cajon Boulevard Working Group to identify needed improvements for our section of The Boulevard and to seek funding for implementation of those improvements.
The working group consists of representatives from the Rolando Community Council, the Eastern Area Planning Group, the El Cerrito Community Council, the Kensington-Talmadge Planning Group, the College Area Business Improvement District, the College Area Community Council and Planning Board, and interested College Area residents.
Possible improvements might include sidewalk widening and repair, landscaping, façade renovations, and clean-up of illegal signage, as well as changes to traffic lanes, striping of bicycle paths, and modified parking configurations.
We received good news in January when we learned that $565,000 previously allocated for El Cajon Boulevard sidewalk improvements from 54th to 73rd have been approved by the State of California. These improvements had been funded by the Crossroads Redevelopment District, but the funds were frozen when the State's redevelopment program was eliminated. After several years in limbo, funds have now been released, and it's anticipated that implementation will begin in the first half of 2014. This is the first step in what undoubtedly will be a multi-year process to give a face-lift to our section of El Cajon Boulevard. Stay tuned.
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Below are some Home Safety Tips provided by the San Diego Police Department Mid -City Division for your use:
- Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave the house, even if you will only be gone for a few minutes.
- If you're out for the evening, turn on lights and a radio or TV so it looks like someone's home.
- Consider informing your neighbors if you will be away from your house for an extended period of time; ask them to watch your house and to park in your driveway occasionally.
- Don't forget to have mail and newspapers stopped - or have a trusted neighbor collect them.
- Immediately after Christmas, mark all new gifts with your California Driver's license or I.D. number.
- Do leave your porch light on every night or install solar motion-activated lights.
- Don't leave anything in view in your vehicle, especially items such as GPS systems, computers, iPads, briefcases, even loose change. Either take them in with you or put completely out-of-sight.
- Turn your vehicle's alarm system on.
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2014 College Area Taste
Treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure like never before in the College Area on Sunday, April 13th, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM! Showcasing over 20 diverse dining destinations in the College Area, this year's College Area Taste promises to be more delicious than ever.
Scout out new favorite eateries and visit your regular go-to spots as you satisfy your stomach with scrumptious samples from quaint cafés to budding bistros around the ever evolving College Area!
Not to fret if you work up an appetite on this self guided walking tour, because whether you prefer spicy authentic Mexican or mouthwatering Italian delicacies, the College Area has it all! Need a quick break? Old Town Trolley will be there to assist you when you need a lift from one area to the next!
Be sure to save room for dessert, because mouth-watering marvels such as everyone's favorite, frozen yogurt and ice-cream will be in bountiful supply! With an undeniable friendly neighborhood feel, charming storefronts, exhilarating atmosphere, and tasty restaurants, you're sure to have a "Sunday Funday" that your stomach will never forget!
Tickets to the 4th Annual College Area Taste are just $25.00 in advance and $30.00 on the day of the event. Be sure to get your ticket to the culinary journey around the College Area now. Proceeds from the College Area Taste benefit the College Area Business District.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit CollegeAreaBID.com or call 619.582.1093. Tickets are limited, so purchase them soon to secure your ticket to this ultimate "taste". This year's College Area Taste promises to be every bite as good as last year - if not better!
(Tickets will be available online March 2014!)
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Please see the map above for a sewer main replacement project coming to the College Area, probably beginning this February, 2014. The contact person for this work is Matt DeBeliso, Asst. Engineer, City of San Diego Public Works Department: MDeBeliso@sandiego.gov.
Hours of work for this project will be 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for residential streets, and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for trenching on or near Montezuma Road. Public notice mailing(s) will alert Residents to the coming work and the streets will be resurfaced upon sewer installation.
The new design is planned to connect to the new Montezuma trunk sewer which was just installed, with no overlap in resurfacing. Please contact Mr. DeBaliso with any questions.
To see a larger version of the map, please go to CollegeArea.org. and click on the map on the first page.
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Looking for something to do that is friendly and fun for all ages in San Diego? Look no further, the 18th Annual Rolando Street Fair is around the corner! This event takes place in the ever so attractive neighborhood called the Rolando Village, located in the eastern part of the city. This street fair is full of community spirit and smiling faces!
"Our Rolando Village is a real neighborhood made of good people who genuinely care for each other," said Virginia Martin, a member of the Rolando Community Council. "The street fair is our opportunity to shine to the rest of San Diego and promote our peaceful, friendly Rolando; where we love to live."
The Rolando Street Fair takes place on Rolando Blvd just south of El Cajon Blvd. from 10am-6pm on Sunday, March 30th. This street fair is booming with shopping, children's activities, delicious food, and live music! Over 100 vendor booths and non-profit community organizations will be present with hand-made items for sale, mouth-watering food, and services to offer. Children will be entertained and happy with the Kids' Corner which features rides and fun activities.
This year's music line-up is one you will not want to miss! All of the musicians are locally based and excited to participate. Acts will include Katie Leigh and The Infantry, an alternative-country band. The Ballad Mongers, an adult/alternative band. A Socal Reggae Xplosion who will be headlining the event and playing with J.A.M. KWest and surprise special guest. The Afrojazziacs will be performing with special guest Steph Johnson. Lastly, wrapping up this rockin' day will be the always funky Len Rainey and the Midnight Players.
"One of my favorite aspects of this street fair is how family-friendly and fun it is to see the smiles on children, the parents, and all the individuals who come to shop, listen to music, and play!" said Jeannine O'Clancy, long-time Rolando resident. The annual spring event is free and attracts over 15,000 people.
Please visit and "like" the new Rolando Street Fair Facebook Page for updates on the event: https://www.facebook.com/RolandoStreetFair2013.
This ambitious event depends upon support from the College Area Business District, College Neighborhoods Foundation, City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture, and Marti Emerald Councilmember for District 9, for all of which RCC is grateful. For more information and vendor applications, please visit RolandoCC.org.
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