UHCA September 2025 Meeting Recap
After our summer hiatus, the Sept. 4 UHCA Community Meeting was held at Birney Elementary
Officer Adamek reported that several ‘false alarm’ calls were made about a house on Georgia Street. Making such calls take officers off urgent calls. Other reported instances were thefts, vandalism, and illegal entry to gated complexes. She reminded us all to be mindful of locking our homes and cars, don’t leave items visible in autos, drive carefully and mind speed limits. Deborah reminded everyone to contact their local Zone Coordinator (list in the UH News) to ensure you are receiving local notifications.
President Marc welcomed Joanna Lin who is heading the UHCA communications team. The new UHCA website has launched; increased volunteer team, banner updates, new merchandise, membership programs etc. We are more financially healthy than ever thanks to renewing memberships, donations, advertisers and business members.
VP Angela announced upcoming events: See events page for details
Library updates at Library and Friends of the Library: Rachel Esguerra announced the UH Library will be staying open on Mondays. Hannah announced library card registration; revamped social media & invited everyone to become a ‘friend of the library’ for $10 year donation.
Christina Gaffney from Councilmember Whitburn’s office: Updates on Balboa Park parking meters effective Oct. 1; a broader implementation plan will be at City Council on Sept. 15 and she encouraged attendance. Announced the launch of the first ever survey on community recreation needs assessment please complete the survey at sd.gov/parksurvey. Secured $600k for traffic feasibility study at intersection of Normal St., Park Blvd and El Cajon Blvd.
Representative from City announced the new Mission Valley site: Discussed the 1-year pilot program with the State coordinating efforts to clear out encampments and refer folks to services. UH area is not currently part of that program.
Sam Gonzalez rep for Senator Akila Weber Pearson: Updated on upcoming webinars and the 9 active bills up for vote. Refer to her website for more details.
Bill Elig Uptown Community Planning Group: Refer to our website QR code for the survey on interests and concerns of residents. He encouraged all to provide input including North Park’s survey.
Speakers: Cal Coast invited Brett Preston from Sotheby’s who enlightened us on the ins and outs of the home purchasing, finance and escrow processes. If you want to watch the meeting, see the slides presented, or view the full summary, they are all available at www.uhsd.org/community-meetings