Merry & Bright: Thanks for a Great Year!

Thanks for a great year!

Can you believe that 2015 is already over?! Just insane.

We wanted to drop a line to let you know that we appreciate everything you've helped us accomplish this past year. Hoping for the very best this holiday season for you and your families -- we look forward to serving you and our Clairemont community in 2016!

Our 2016 Inaugural Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 7th at 6:30pm at Cadman Elementary.

Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season,

CLAIREMONT TOWN COUNCIL
Board of Directors

Reminder: CTC memberships are due on January 1. To renew, please visit our website: clairemontonline.com/join

Clairemont Central Podcast - Episode 1

Clairemont Community News editor/publisher Janet Poutre, and CTC President Ryan Trabuco, recorded their first Clairemont Central podcast discussing community issues.

Expect this to be an ongoing, monthly series.

E-Blast: December 2015

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President's Letter: December 2015

Last month, we held our CTC Board elections, and those who were elected will be sworn-in at our 2016 Inaugural Meeting on Thursday, January 7th, 6:30pm at Cadman Elementary. Newly elected CTC Board members include:

• Ryan Trabuco, President
• Richard Morris, Vice President
• Eden Yaege, Secretary
• Deanna Gurley, Director North
• Joe Sopher, Director South
• John Poutre, Director-at-Large (Seat D), and
• Carrie Munson, Director-at-Large (Seat E)

As a friendly reminder, Clairemont Town Council is a membership organization. As such, membership dues for the new year are due on January 1st, so if you are a current member you will need to renew on or before that date. Of course if you're not a member, then you should consider joining! For membership information, please visit our website at www.clairemontonline.com/join.

Our annual Holiday Potluck Dinner will take place in-lieu of a formal monthly meeting this month. We will present our annual awards for Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Youth Volunteer of the Year, Non-Profit/Organization of the Year, Elected Official Staffer of the Year among others, and we'll be joined by Councilwoman Lorie Zapf and Assemblyman Brian Maienschien.

Bring a dish if you'd like, and come celebrate with us on Thursday, December 3rd at 6:30pm at Cadman Elementary.

Finally, we are beginning to secure sponsors for next year's 20th Annual Clairemont Garden Tour. We are already planning for a fantastic anniversary in May, so if you'd like to be on the committee or showcase your garden, or nominate your neighbor's garden, then please email GardenTour@ClairemontOnline.com, or visit gardentour.clairemontonline.com.

Thank you again for an amazing year, and be safe during this joyous and festive holiday season!

Working for you, Clairemont!

Ryan Trabuco
CTC President

E-Blast: November 2015

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President's Letter: November 2015

The year is beginning to wind down, but not before our CTC Elections! Offices up for election include: President, Vice President, Secretary, Director North, Director South, and two Director-at-Large seats. Those elected will be sworn-in at our January meeting.

Organizing for next year's Garden Tour is beginning to get underway. If you'd like to be on the committee to help organize our 20th annual tour, please email GardenTour@ClairemontOnline.com, or visit gardentour.clairemontonline.com.

Our next meeting is Thursday, November 5 at 6:30pm inside Cadman Elementary. We are ever so excited to welcome Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins as our guest speaker. Speaker Atkins is the first Speaker of the California State Assembly to ever represent San Diego (and thus parts of South Clairemont and Bay Park). Bring your questions and ideas to the meeting for this historic Town Council moment with one of our state leaders.

Also, we've all heard about the controversial proposal of raising our water rates, right? The San Diego Public Utilities Department will conduct a "cost of study" outreach presentation at our November 5th meeting. Obviously, if this is an issue that you may be affected by, we strongly encourage you to attend.

Finally, as a friendly reminder, Clairemont Town Council is a membership organization. As such, membership dues are due on January 1st, so if you're a member you'll need to renew on or before that date. Of course if you're not a member, then you should consider joining! For membership information, please visit our website at www.clairemontonline.com/join.

Working for you, Clairemont!

Ryan Trabuco
CTC President

E-Blast: October 2015

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President's Letter: October 2015

The Clairemont Farmers Market at Madison High School has been going strong, and growing, since its' inception back in May.

Recently, they've moved from the dirt lot to the paved area on the NE corner on campus -- near intersection of Kesling Street and Mt. Abernathy. Remember, the Farmers Market hours are now 9am - 1pm and are every Saturday.

Our next meeting is Thursday, October 1 at 6:30pm inside Cadman Elementary. State Senator Marty Block will be joining us to update on state issues, and we'll also hear from City Councilwoman Lorie Zapf.

We will also vote to approve some updated sections to our Bylaws, and those proposals can be found on our website: ClairemontOnline.com

CTC Board Elections 2015

Nomination time is open for offices on the Clairemont Town Council Board of Directors!

Have you wanted to be more involved in Clairemont Town Council? Now is the time to nominate yourself, or an interested neighbor, for offices on the Clairemont Town Council.

Nominations shall be accepted until the end of our October General Meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2015.

The following offices, and those declared candidates thus far, shall be considered for election at our November General Meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2015:

• PRESIDENT
• Ryan Trabuco (inc., membership-approved waiver)
   
• VICE PRESIDENT
• Richard Morris (inc.)
   
• SECRETARY
• Eden Yaege (inc.)
   
• DIRECTOR NORTH
• Deanna Gurley (inc.)
   
• DIRECTOR SOUTH
• Joe Sopher (inc., membership-approved waiver)
   
• DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE, SEAT D
• John Poutre (inc.)
   
• DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE, SEAT E
• Carrie Munson (inc.)

The term of office shall be for two (2) years commencing at our Inaugural Meeting on Thursday, January 7, 2016.

Members in good standing for the previous twelve (12) months at the time of the election are deemed qualified for the office President.

Members in good standing for the previous six (6) months at the time of the election are deemed qualified for the offices of Vice President and Secretary.

Members in good standing for the previous three (3) months at the time of the election, and who reside, or own a business, in their corresponding districts are deemed qualified for the offices of District Directors.

Members in good standing for the previous three (3) months at the time of the election, are deemed qualified for the offices of Directors-at-Large.

For more information, or to nominate yourself or someone else, please contact Cory Lacy, Chair of the Elections Committee at Elections@ClairemontOnline.com, or via phone at 858.480.9430.

For information regarding the boundaries for Directors North and South, please visit ClairemontOnline.com/Resources/Maps.

Cory Lacy
Director-at-Large
Chair, Elections Committee

CTC Boardmember Lynn Little Talks with 10News

Clairemont Town Council Boardmember Lynn Little spoke with Cristin Severance at 10News about a water project in Clairemont that is becoming a problem for residents.

Link to story: http://www.10news.com/news/team-10-troubleshooter/team-10-woman-says-water-project-is-ruining-her-neighborhood-090115

E-Blast: September 2015

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President's Letter: September 2015

Jim Wright 1942 - 2015

Sad news to start off with this month: longtime Clairemont Garden Tour participant, winner, and supporter Jim Wright passed away in early August.

If you ever had the pleasure of touring his property during Garden Tour, or had the pleasure of knowing Jim personally, you knew he was a real community treasure. His passion was gardening, and his palm trees are legendary. Jim, our dear friend, you will be missed.

As reported in the news, our Clairemont Girls Fastpitch Softball League was raided by thieves who stole several thousand dollars worth of equipment and materials -- much of which was recently purchased.

If you can spare a few bucks to pitch in (no pun intended), to help our girls recoup some of their lost items, please consider donating via their website: www.cgfp.org

Our next meeting is Thursday, September 3rd at 6:30pm inside Cadman Elementary. Congressman Scott Peters will be joining us to update on federal issues, and we'll hear a presentation from County Animal Control representatives since there's been a rise in animal bites in our neighborhoods.

We will also vote to approve some updated sections to our Bylaws, and those proposals can be found on our website: ClairemontOnline.com

Summer Movies in the Park: Frozen Sing-a-Long

Our next Summer Movies in the Park will be Saturday, August 29th at North Clairemont Community Park (4421 Bannock Ave.) at 7:00pm.


We'll be screening Disney's blockbuster film "Frozen" (Rated PG).

This will be the sing-a-long version of the film, so everybody can sing with the film! ​Anna and Elsa will be on hand for the kids, so come on out for family-friendly entertainment, games, and prizes! We'll also be serving up burgers, hot dogs, and popcorn!



Check out our event on Nextdoor here.

E-Blast: Mid-August 2015 Update

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Armstrong Garden Centers Relocation

At our last Board of Directors meeting, representatives from Armstrong Garden Centers met with us to discuss their relocation plans. Armstrong is eyeing Southwest Boulder & Stone's location at 4470 Santa Fe Street, since Southwest Boulder is moving to Chula Vista.

In order for Armstrong to relocate, the current site needs to be rezoned from industrial to commercial. They are asking residents to stop by their Morena Blvd. store to sign a petition and write letters in support of the rezone, and they've asked the Town Council to consider supporting this effort as well. 

Your CTC Board has approved a draft letter of support, and we are recommending this for a vote of the CTC membership at our next monthly meeting on Thursday, September 3rd.

For supplemental material, here are two documents: Proposed Site Plan, and Armstrong's Request for Community Plan Amendment.

E-Blast: August 2015

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President's Letter: August 2015

Over much of this past year we've been working diligently with the San Diego Police Department, Nextdoor.com, and our local elected officials to help revitalize our community's neighborhood watch efforts. Several news channels covered our organizing efforts of new neighborhood watches throughout our community:

• CBS 8: New neighborhood watch signs unveiled in Clairemont (w/ video)
• CW 6: New neighborhood watch signs unveil in Clairemont (w/ video)
• KUSI News: 'Neighborhood Watch' signs go up in Clairemont (w/ video)
• San Diego Reader: Neighborhood hood gets new look

These efforts have led to the installation of newer, brighter neighborhood watch signs (see below).

If there's a need on your block to replace old, rusted neighborhood watch signs, then let's get your block organized! Contact Steph Groce through our Public Safety Awareness Committee by e-mailing publicsafety@clairemontonline.com, or call 858.480.9430.

Summer Movies in the Park: Big Hero 6

Our next Summer Movies in the Park will be Saturday, July 25th at Cadman Community Park (4280 Avati Drive) at 7:00pm.

We'll be screening Disney's Academy Award-winning animated film "Big Hero 6" (Rated PG).

Since it's a superhero movie, we're encouraging everyone to wear something heroic. We'll have a costume contest for kids as well, so come on out for family-friendly entertainment, games, and prizes!

Check out our event on Nextdoor here.

E-Blast: July 2015

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President's Letter: July 2015

We are headstrong into the summer season! Our first Movies in the Park was successful, and we want to give a shout out to Jesus Martinez, our Clairemont Town Council Student Representative, for organizing these events and taking them on.

The next Movies in the Park will be Saturday, July 25th at Cadman Community Park at 7:00pm. We'll be screening last year's Academy-Award winning animated film "Big Hero 6" (Rated PG). Since it's a superhero movie, we're encouraging everyone to wear something heroic. We'll have a costume contest for kids as well, so come on out for family-friendly entertainment, games, and prizes!

  

Lots have been said about traffic -- specifically, speed demons -- along Moraga Ave. The Board will be hearing and discussing a recent proposal to install traffic circles on Moraga, and we will update you on this at our next Clairemont Town Council meeting on Thursday, July 9th.

Traffic Circle along La Jolla Blvd. in Bird Rock