ECCC Newsletter October 2008 v2

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El Cerrito CommunityNewsletter

Volume Five: Number 11

October, 2008

The Boulevard Boo! Parade and Carnival

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

ECCCs MeetingCouncil Member Jim Madaffer

Thursday, October 16, 20087:00 p.m. Parish Hall

Council Member Jim Madaffer will be our guest speakerthis month. We would ask you to write any questions

you have for Mr. Madaffer on an index card (provided atthe meeting) and hand them to Carl Luster who will bethe moderator. This will be the last visit of CouncilMember Madaffer due to the fact that he is termed out.

Septembers ECCC MeetingThe community was introduced to our new CommunityOfficer, Dean Thomas. His contact information is:Phone619-516-3009. E-mail: [email protected] can also call the general San Diego Police non-emergency phone number 531-2000. Residents voicedconcern about several home invasions, theft from carsand stolen vehicles. One encouraging note, according tothe statistics, car thefts have gone down 34%.

The rest of our meeting was devoted to our guestspeaker: Mr. Gary Pence, Traffic Engineer, City of SanDiego. He was given information concerning traffic

issues within El Cerrito. We hope to have Mr. Pence backat a future meeting to find out our options and solutionsto ease the traffic flow within the community.

ECCC Community Garage SaleThere were over 50 participants in this years El CerritoAnnual Community Garage Sale. A big thank you to allof you who participated. We hope you made lots of $$$.

If you see Laura Riebau, give her a big thank you asshe heads up the organization - collecting names,

address and items for sale, putting them on a map &distributing copies to the neighborhood, and with thehelp of Carl Luster, Amy Earhart & Jan Riley gets signsput up and taken down. Lynn Clinton, our Treasurer,does all the co-ordination. Our appreciation goes out tothese community minded members who make the garagesale possible and a great success.

4th Annual BOO ParadeHop on your broomsticks and fly over to the College Areato experience a day of Halloween thrills and chills! Itsthe return of The Boulevard BOO! Parade and Carnival,where ghosts and goblins of all ages are invited toencounter the magic on Saturday, October 25th from11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This FREE family-friendly event isaction-packed with a parade, carnival games and rides,live entertainment, tasty treats and costume contests.New to this festive celebration is the first ever hauntedbeer garden. Dont lose your head at this chance to donyour cape and favorite costume as you enjoy thisfaBOOlous event!

Get consumed by the fiendish Halloween spirit as youobserve the extravagant floats, unique vintage cars,enchanting costumes and marching bands allmasquerading down El Cajon Boulevard. The BOO!Parade begins at 59th Street and travels along El CajonBoulevard ending at Roland Boulevard from 11:00 AM to

Noon. San Diego State Hall-of-Famer Fred Dryer makeshis best play yet as Grand Marshal for this years BOO!Parade.

When the clock strikes twelve, creep on over to partakein the carnival festivities, which lurk right around thecorner at Clay Park, off El Cajon Boulevard at Seminole

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Drive. From Noon to 6:00 PM everyones funny bones willbe tickled as they take a wicked ride down the inflatableslides or whirl on the merry-go-round. Take a walk onthe wild side, dare to journey onto the cackling swings,and display your talents at the various carnival games.Shake your skeletons to the upbeat country tunes of EveSelis and enjoy a variety of dance groups including the

award-winning San Diego State Dance team.

Tradition comes alive as little witches and vampires trickor treat their way down the Boulevard BOO! Parade andCarnival and discover everything that the College Areahas to offer. This spooktacular event, brought to you bythe College Area Business District, features a spellbindingparade, interactive games and rides, live entertainment,costume contests and much more! Dont miss out onthis experience full of exciting activities guaranteed tocast a spell on you. For more information please visitwww.booparade.com, www.mcfarlanepromotions.com orcall 619.582.1093.

News You Can Use About El Cerrito &Surrounding Areas

Coyote Contact Information -By Kelle CooterThe ECCC received the following e-mail:

The person that I spoke with is Eric, of Wild Life Rescue.

His number is 858 694-2518. Leave him a message ifyou have a coyote sighting. It takes him a couple ofweeks to get back to you, but he is very kind and helpful.He told me of the capture and death of the coyote thathad very bad mange and was extremely thin. He saidthe female is still in the area. You can also try theDepartment of Agriculture. There phone number is 800-486-0010. Another number to call is Dangerous AnimalControl at 619-236-4250.

Passing of Doris PerryMany of you knew Doris Perry and we are all saddenedby her sudden passing on September 13 th. Doris gave alot of her time to several community organizations, wasthe heart and soul of the Rolando Community Council andfounded the Rolando Street Faire. She will be greatlymissed in all the surrounding communities. Donations inher honor may be made to the Disabled ServicesAdvisory Council, City of San Diego Park and RecreationDepartment, 3325 Zoo Drive, MS 33, San Diego, CA92101; or the Kroc Center Theatre Scholarship Program,6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115.

CACC (Information ONLY Item)Village Lindo Paseo Presented at the CACC meeting wasa Conditional Use Permit for a 143,670 sq. ft., 5 story,896 bed student dormitory with a 6,661 sq. ft. basementplus a 34,821 sq.ft., 900 car below grade automatedparking structure at 5565 Lindo Paseo Drive, located inthe Fraternity Designated Area of the College CommunityRedevelopment Area.

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Upcoming ECCC & Community Events Saturday, October 25th BOO Parade E Cajon Blvd

Sees Candy Distribution To be determined

Holiday Pot Luck: Thursday, December 18, 2008

Graffiti CommitteeIf you see graffiti in the community, please send an e-mail to [email protected], or call (619-287-2460)

ECCC Contact Information:E-mail us at [email protected]@cox.netor callJan Riley 619-287-2460. Fax: 619-269-8057.

Its HOT and its Fire SeasonBrush Management Guide

Published by San Diego Fire-Rescue Department

The City of San Diego has over 900 linear miles of wild-land-urban interface, where the back yards of homesmeet the natural vegetation in canyons and other openspace areas. Years of drought have increased theflammability of vegetation. This time of year, vegetation

can pose a wildfire risk and requires proper managementto prevent future tragedies. The following information

describes actions you and your family should take toreduce your chances of being affected if a wildfire everoccurs near you.SAN DIEGOS UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTSan Diegos semi-arid natural environment containsdrought tolerant brush called coastal sage scrub orchaparral, which is home to many rare and endangeredplants and animals. In fact, San Diego has more sensitive

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species than anywhere in the continental United States.Dangerous wildfires can occur in this environment. Firebecomes a potential problem where there are homeslocated next to dense stands of native or naturalizedvegetation. But, you can create a defensible spacearound your home that can slow the fire down, givingfirefighters crucial time and space to protect your home.

CREATING DEFENSIBLE SPACEDefensible Space is the landscape between your houseand the potential fuel source (dense stands of native ornaturalized vegetation) that is your responsibility as ahomeowner to maintain to reduce fire risk. The CitysMunicipal Code* regulates brush management andcreates two Brush Management Zones with differentrequirements. The Code was amended in October 2005 tomake these Zones total 100 feet of defensible space fromthe structure. (However, your property may be governedby a previous entitlement requiring different zone widths.If in doubt, check with the Fire-Rescue Department orDevelopment Services Department before you begin yourwork!

Brush Management Zone 1 is typically 35 feet fromthe structure on the level portion of your property next toyour house.

ZONE 1:

Generally must be permanently irrigated to

maintain succulent growth.

Shall consist primarily of low-growing plant

material, less than 4 feet in height with theexception of trees. Plants shall be low-fuel andfire-resistive.

All portions of trees which extend within ten feet

of the outlet of any chimney must be removed.

Trees adjacent to or overhanging any building

must be free of dead wood.

Roof and rain gutters of any structure must be

free of leaves, needles, or other dead vegetativegrowth.

Buildings or conditions legally in existence at the

time of the adoption of the Brush ManagementRegulations as amended in 2005 (includinghabitable structures, accessory buildings, andother structures such as fences, gazebos, anddecks) are allowed to have their use or

occupancy continued. However, such use oroccupancy must not constitute a distinct dangerto life or property. New construction of non-

habitable structures such as fences, gazebos, anddecks must be non-combustible and/or have aminimum 1-hour fire resistance rating.

Irrigation from Zone 1 must not run onto Zone 2

as it encourages growth of flammable vegetation.Brush Management Zone 2 is the remaining 65 feetthat extends beyond Zone 1 and is usually comprised ofnative and/or naturalized vegetation.ZONE 2:

Can have NO permanent irrigation.

Must be thinned and pruned on a seasona

basis to reduce the fuel-load of vegetationgreater than 24 inches in height withouharming native plants, soil or habitats, asdescribed below.

HOW TO THIN AND PRUNE BRUSH IN ZONE 2Step 1:Remove. as much dead wood and invasive

species as you can within the Brush Management Zoneareas.Step 2:Thin. the entire Zone 2 area. Start by cuttingdown 50% of the plants over 2 feet in height to a heightof 6 inches. Dont go any lower than 6 inches so theroots remain to control soil erosion. The goal is tocreate a mosaic for more natural look, so do youcutting in a staggered pattern. Leave uncut plangroupings up to 400 square feet thats a 20x20-footarea, or an area that can be encircled by an 80-footrope separated by groupings of plants cut down to 6inches. Thinning should be prioritized as follows: 1invasive non-native species, 2) non-native species, 3)flammable native species, 4) native species, and 5

regionally sensitive species.

Step 3:Prune. all plants or plant groupings that areleft after the thinning process to achieve the horizontaand vertical clearances.Tree and Shrub SpacingRemaining plants, 4-ft or more in height, should then becut and shaped into umbrellas. This means pruningone half of the lower branches to create umbrellashaped canopies. This allows you to see and deal withwhat is growing underneath. Upper branches may thenbe shortened to reduce fuel load as long as the canopyis left intact. This keeps the plant healthy, and theshade from the plant canopy reduces weed and plantgrowth underneath. Vegetation that is under 4 feet inheight, like coastal sage scrub, should be cut back to

within 12 inches of the root crown.Step 4: Dispose. of the cuttings and dead wood byeither hauling it to a landfill; or, by chipping/mulching iton-site and spreading it out in the Zone 2 area to adepth of not more than 6 inches.Step 5: Thin & Prune annually. because plants wilgrow back.

NOTE: In general, Brush management activities areprohibited within coastal sage scrub, maritime succulentscrub, and coastal sage-chaparral habitats from March 1through August 15, during Gnatcatcher nesting season.

Additional Information: Brush/Weed Abatement; useof goats: Fire-Rescue Department (619) 553-4444.

Helpful Phone Numbers

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Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 858-495-7856Air Pollution 858-650-4700

Brush in Canyons 619-533-4444Building Code Violations 619-236-5500Building Permits 619-236-5500Cockroaches 858-694-2888Code Violations 619-

236-5500Community Clean-Up 858-492-5055Community Officer Dean Thomas 619-516-3009Community Police Number 619-531-2000Construction without A Permit 619-236-5500Council Member Jim Madaffer 619-236-6677Curb Painting 619-533-3126Dead Animal Removal 858-694-7000Dilapidated Fences 619-236-5500ECCC 619-287-2460Mayors Office 619-236-6330Miramar Landfill 858-694-7000Permit Assistance 619-685-1386Community Police 619-532-2000Potholes 619-527-7500Senior Services 619-236-6905Sewer/Water Emergency Repair 619-515-3525Vector Control 858-694-2888Zoning 619-446-5000


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