Community Council Meeting: Allied Gardens / Grantville, the Population Boom, and Traffic

I-8  corridor in San Diego. Image courtesy Kevin Tostado.

Where: Ascension Lutheran Church 5106 Zion Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120

When: Tuesday, November 25 at 7:00pm


Please come meet our guest speaker, Jack E. Dale, current chair of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). This public agency is made up of  mayors, councilmembers, and county supervisors from each of the region's 19 local governments.  SANDAG is involved with other city groups in developing the vision for the future of the I-8 Corridor.  The Allied Gardens/Grantville neighborhoods will be experiencing a development and population boom in the near future.  How is SANDAG taking into account the impact of increased traffic along our main streets?

For more information about  the I-8 Corridor studies, please visit: www.SANDAG.org/I-8

Utility Under-grounding Community Meeting Tomorrow at Zion Avenue Community Church

Tuesday, April 22 at Zion Avenue Community Church on 4880 Zion Ave San Diego, CA 92120 (map) there will be a  meeting with the City of San Diego Utilities Undergrounding Program. The meeting is scheduled from 6-8pm.

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Important Public Meeting Concerning Mission Trails April 17

A public meeting will be held regarding the Mission Trails Master Plan Update.  Some background:

The City of San Diego Planning, Neighborhoods & Economic Development Department, Park Planning Section, initiated a formal Master Plan Update (MPU) process for Mission Trail Regional Park (MTRP) in the winter of 2010. The MTRP MPU process included a series of public workshops, held in the spring of 2011, to engage local stakeholders and the interested public in the identification and refinement of future development options for MTRP.

More information available here on Councilmember Sherman's page for District 7.

Where: One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, California 92119 (map)

When: Thursday April 17 at 6:00 pm

We recently blogged about wonderful Mission Trails Regional Park. If you haven't visited recently, put your sneakers or trail shoes on and get out there!

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Free Community Easter Dinner

Please join us for a free Community Easter Dinner at Ascension Lutheran Church

The menu will include Baked Ham, Chicken-Broccoli Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Cheesy Potatoes, Green or Caesar Salad, & Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Please R.S.V.P. by Calling The Church Office: 619-582-2636

Where: Ascension Lutheran Church 5106 Zion Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120 map
When: Tue, March 25, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

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March 25th AGCC Meeting

Where: Ascension Lutheran Church 5106 Zion Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120

When: Tuesday, March 25 at 7:00pm
Our speaker will be CPUC Public Advocate David Akin

March AGCC Newsletter Now Available

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Another Reason to Love Living in Allied Gardens and Grantville: Nearby Mission Trails Regional Park

Have You Visited Mission Trails Recently?

Mission Trails Regional Park is a luxury for Allied Gardens and Grantville residents. When you are looking for a quick way to reconnect with nature, MTRP is just two or three miles away depending on where you live in Allied Gardens. 

Map to Mission Trails from Allied Gardens

The park is open year round and offers trails for hiking, horse back riding, and mountain biking. It's a favorite among local mountain bikers who need someplace nearby to ride.

According to wikipedia, Mission Trails "is the sixth-largest municipally owned park in the United States, and the largest in California". You're already fortunate if you live in San Diego, and in Allied Gardens we are extra lucky. 

Keynote Speaker for our March 25th Meeting Announced: CPUC Public Advocate David Akin

Learn About Reducing Your Utility Bill

Where: Ascension Lutheran Church 5106 Zion Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120 map
When: Tue, March 25, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

David F. Akin, Esq. Customer Advocate, from the City’s Public Utilities Department, will be our March 25th Allied Gardens Community Council keynote speaker.  The Public Utilities Department provides safe, healthful drinking water to the 1.3 million residents of San Diego and regional wastewater treatment and disposal services for more than 2 million residents of San Diego County.

The Customer Advocate’s job is to represent a customer-centric perspective. This includes:

• Focusing on the “big picture” end-to-end customer experience;
• Helping navigate our often complex procedures/organization;
• Acting as a cross functional go-to person;
• Engaging, facilitating and expediting resolution of customer service issues.


David is providing  presentations to community and business organizations.  His presentation includes the following key topics relevant to the customer experience:

• Understanding your residential water/sewer bill
• Overview of fixed and variable fees and charges
• Go Green! Online self-service option
• Overview of key infrastructure and services
• What you can do when your utility bill is  higher than expected

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Birds' Eye View of Mission Gorge Apartments Construction Site

Ever wondered what's behind the pile of dirt at the construction site located at Mission Gorge and Greenbrier Avenue?  Amazing aerial footage provided by Bo Ci of Allied Gardens courtsey of 'Nextdoor Allied Gardens'.

Allied Gardens Community Council Town Hall is Tuesday, January 28

San Diego River Park Foundation presents How Healthy is our River?

Where: Ascension Lutheran Church 5106 Zion Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120

When: Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00pm

January AGCC Newsletter Now Available

Have you received your January AGCC newsletter in your mailbox yet? If you're a subscriber you should soon. Subscriptions are $8 per year and are a great way to support the AGCC.

If you're not a subscriber you can download the newest AGCC Newsletter in one of two formats:

• January 2014 Newsletter in PDF
• January 2014 Newsletter in Microsoft Word

Inside the newsletter you'll find tips on energy savings, a review of new California laws going into effect in 2014, crime prevention suggestions, and information on how to schedule a free water conservation visit from the City of San Diego Public Utilities Department. The Residential Water Survey Program is a great opportunity to save money and be green.

We hope to see you at the meeting on Tuesday. Tell a neighbor!

2014 Allied Gardens Town Hall Meeting Dates Announced

Happy New Year everyone!

Mark your calendars: the schedule's been set for our Town Hall meetings in 2014.

• January 28
• March 25
• May 27
• July 22
• September 23
• November 25

Where: 5106 Zion Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120

When: 7pm

We look forward to seeing you, neighbor!