City Council to consider UC traffic plan EIR
City Council will decide whether to build the Regents Road Bridge, widen Genesee Avenue or pursue another alternative to alleviate traffic in University City on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. at the City Administrative Building, 202 C St.
The environmental impact report (EIR) for the University City North/South Transportation Corridor Study assesses seven alternatives for relieving congestion.
On Wednesday, July 26, Mayor Jerry Sanders announced his recommendation for building the Regents Road Bridge. He also recommended that the Genesee Avenue Widening option be removed from the plan.
The University Community Planning Group (UCPG) voted against the most controversial projects ” to connect Regents Road with a bridge over Rose Canyon, or to widen Genesee Avenue ” on July 12.
Instead, the advisory board voted for the “Limited Roadway Changes” alternative that would add turn lanes to the Genesee Avenue/SR-52 intersection and Governor Drive/Genesee Avenue intersection.
The EIR indicated that the roadway changes are environmentally superior to the other alternatives, stated the board’s motion.
UCPG also voted to recommend that the city council not certify the EIR due to inconsistencies in the document.
To purchase a copy of the EIR, contact Martha Blake, (619) 446-5375. CD-ROMs cost $5 and a printed copy is $200. Hard copies are also available for review at: City of San Diego Development Services Center, 1222 First Ave.; University Community Branch Library, 4155 Governor Drive; and Clairemont Community Service Center, 4731 Clairemont Drive.

Planning Commission OKs Adat Eruv
Congregation Adat Yeshurun received the go-ahead to install three poles in La Jolla in order to complete a symbolic Eruv boundary line that will permit Orthodox Jews to carry items on the Sabbath within the area.
The Planning Commission approved the project by a vote of 4-2 on June 22.
The poles will connect at the top with fishing wire, and fences and canyons will connect the rest of the circuit to create a boundary. The Eruv line will transform the area into a private domain under Jewish law, allowing residents to carry items, such as car keys, canes, strollers and groceries, within the perimeters on the Sabbath. Orthodox Jewish law prohibits carrying anything outside the private domain on the Sabbath.
Community members gave two presentations in opposition to the Eruv line, according to senior planner Dan Monroe.
Some neighbors are considering an appeal, which would take the matter to City Council for a final vote, said Sherri Lightner, chair of the La Jolla Shores Association.
La Jolla’s official advisory bodies split in their recommendations to the planning commission. The La Jolla Shores Advisory Board recommended approval, while the La Jolla Community Planning Association voted against the project.
Congregation Adat Yeshurun is located on La Jolla Scenic Drive North. The boundary would cover parts of University City and La Jolla.
Within La Jolla, the boundary line will extend from La Jolla Village Drive to the north, Interstate 5 to the east, La Jolla Parkway to the south and Torrey Pines Road to the west.

Operation Homefront sets up local office
For the first time since it was created in 2002, Operation Homefront-San Diego finally has an office it can call its own.
Located at 7128 Miramar Road, Suite 11A, its new office is centrally located to better provide aid for junior enlisted families of all branches of the armed services throughout the San Diego area.
Prior to the construction of the new office, employees had virtual offices and to keep overhead low, they often worked from home.
The new office will help enhance the organization’s ability to support the general population.
“It will help us create an infrastructure; the lack of an office was similar to that of a human body without a skeletal framework,” said Teri Patterson, an Operation Homefront employee.
Operation Homefront-San Diego is an organization that supports U.S. troops and their families by providing emergency support services including car and home repair, baby items, furniture, food, healthcare transportation for medical appointments, holiday adopt-a-family programs and other types of aid.
It is volunteer driven and relies on volunteers to implement its various programs. In addition to individual volunteers, service providers ” such as car repair services ” help in serving local military families.
“Our volunteers will now have a place to come and actually work; families have a place to call and pick up items,” Patterson said.

Standley does the split
In honor of the 25th year of the giant Banana Split at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive, the sweet treat will extend 600 feet this year.
Bring your own banana to the park at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5. Ice cream is donated by the Heimburger family and toppings will be provided.
Face painting and crafts follow, topped by a concert from the group 921 at 4 p.m.
For more information, call (858) 552-1652.