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Issue‘34District 7 DispatchDecember 2015202 C Street, MS #10AServing theNeighborhoods ofthe 7 t h DistrictSan Diego, CA 92101Telephone: (619) 236-6677Fax: (619) 238-1360scottsherman@sandiego.gov San CarlosDel CerroAllied GardensGrantvilleMission ValleySerra MesaLinda VistaMCAS MiramarNavajoTierrasantaCouncilmember Sherman and San Diego OperaIntroduce New Educational Arts ProgramIn November, I joined with San DiegoOpera General Director David Bennettto announce a new youth educationalprogram named “My Voice in the Arts”that will provide free full-seasonsubscriptions to San Diego Operaperformances to San Diego youth ineach Council District.Students will also be able to gobackstage after performances to meetand learn from singers, performers, andbackstage personnel.This new program will expose studentsfrom all backgrounds who otherwisewould not have the opportunity toexperience the arts firsthand. Theprogram will also help create andeducate a new generation of operaenthusiasts. My Voice in the Arts wasfunded through the Council Offices ofSherman, Cate, Gloria and Zapf.To apply, students must complete anapplication and submit a written 250500 word essay responding to thequestion: “One example of how art hasaffected me is ”To be a world class city, San Diegoneeds world class arts and entertainment.This new youth program will help inspirenew interest in the opera for the nextgeneration of San Diegans.Applications for My Voice in the Arts arecurrently being accepted. Students andparents can find more information andapply at: his is an excellent opportunity forstudents to meet with opera performersand experience a new musical art form. Ifyou have any questions or need assistancein applying, please contact my office at619-236-6677.Service,Scott ShermanCouncilmember –District 7P.S. If you may know of family orfriends that have children who may beinterested in this program. Pleaseforward this information to them.
CommunityRepresentativesSherman and Colleagues AnnounceFive Peak ChallengeCouncilmember Scott Sherman, CountySupervisor Dianne Jacob, and La MesaCouncilmember Kristine Alessio officiallyannounced a new program called the5-Peak Challenge at Mission TrailsRegional Park.Liz SaidkhanianAllied GardensDel CerroGrantvilleMission ValleyMission Trails R egionalP ark619-236-6749The 5-Peak Challenge is a multi-part hikingchallenge set across the five major summitsat the 7,220-acre Mission Trails RegionalPark. Hikers who participate will traverse11.5 miles of hiking trails for a totalelevation change of 6,000 feet.esaidkhanian@sandiego.govCassie WeinleinSan CarlosMCAS MiramarSerra Mesa619-533-6499c w e i nl e i n @ s a n di e go . g o vSheldon ZemenLinda VistaTierrasanta619-533-6479s z e m e n @ s a n d i e g o. go vThe challenge is a wonderful activity for allages which will also assist in reducingtraffic on Cowles Mountain by encouraging hikers to venture onto some of the less utilizedtrails within the Park.Sherman, who also serves as Chairman of the Mission Trails Regional ParkTaskforce wasexcited to see the challenge begin and hopes that it will create more interest in the RegionalPark and all it has to offer.More information and details on how to participate can be found here:www.mtrp.org/five peaks01.Jere Ford:Scheduling Requests619-236-6677f o r dj @ s a n di e g o. go vVisit the new Cityresource page for adirectory of Cityservices on /faq/index.shtmlSherman Holds Community Coffee inSerra Mesa and Linda VistaCouncilmember Sherman recently heldcommunity coffees at the Serra Mesaand Linda Vista to sit down withresidents, give an update on what’shappening at City Hall and answerquestions.Over 50 residents attended both eventand a wide variety of topics werediscussed. Many residents voicedconcerns about how the City ispreparing for El Nino and what to dowhen storms hit.Councilmember Sherman answersquestions from Serra Mesa residents.Sherman gave information about a numberof storm channels that have been cleared and his work with city officials to simplify theburdensome permitting process to speed up the work.
EventsAttended byCouncilmanShermanSherman Honors Vietnam Veteran andCouncilmemberScott ShermandeclaredResidentNovember 10 “Dougin the City ofLindaVistaatBeckhamCityDay”HallSan Diego in recognition of Mr. Beckham’s proven commitment to the Linda Visa community.thMr. Beckham has served on numerouscommunity organizations since 1994,including the Linda Vista RecreationCouncil, the Linda Vista Town Council,the Linda Vista Planning Group, and theLinda Vista Neighborhood Watch.11/6: Memorial eventfor Sheriff WilliamKolendar11/7: Introduced new“Five PeakChallenge” Programat Mission TrailsRegional ParkBorn and raised in Linda Vista, Dougplayed Little League and adult baseball atTecolote Park, and contributed to thedevelopment of the Melinda ApplingMemorial Pavilion, saving Skateworld,and the addition of the upcoming LindaVista Skatepark.11/9: Met with CEO ofnonprofit Voices forChildren11/12: Introduced newyouth opera programcalled “My Voice inthe Arts”Councilmember Sherman declaredNovember 10th to be “Doug Beckham Day”in the City of San Diego11/12: San Diego Riverof Gallantry from the Republic of Vietnam.Conservancy BoardMeeting11/12: AttendedBiocom AnnualDinner11/16: Informationalmeeting on Zero BasedBudgeting11/18: Chaired AuditCommittee Meeting atCity Hall11/19: Mission TrailsRegional Park TaskForce Meeting11/20: Took tour ofFrancis Parker MiddleSchool in Linda Vista11/20: San DiegoWorkforcePartnership PolicyBoard MeetingIn addition to serving his community,Doug served with honor in the VietnamWar as a Marine Engineer. Mr. Beckhamwas awarded two Purple Hearts and a Cross“It is particularly fitting that we honor Doug the day before Veteran’s Day, when we honor allour service men and women for the sacrifices they have made for our freedoms,”Councilmember Sherman said. “Doug has not only dedicated his life to his community, but alsoto his Country.Mission Valley Community Plan UpdateNeeds Resident InputCouncilmember Sherman is urgingresidents to take part in upcoming publicworkshops to give their input on theMission Valley Community Plan Update.There will be many opportunities forcommunity participation including publicworkshops and the formation of asubcommittee of the Mission ValleyPlanning Group, which will meet regularlythroughout the plan development.The Subcommittee meets on the secondFriday of every month at the MissionValley Library Community Room at 212311/24: Held ationand to join the interest list, pleasewith Sierra Club todiscuss Climate Action email tlieberman@sandiego.gov to receive emails of all meeting notices, material distribution,and minutes.Plan
Constituent Issues Resolved in District 7My top priority at City Hall is to help improve the lives of those I representand the communities they live in. Below are just a few of the issuesthat my staff helped resolve in the month of November: Removed old, rusted phone booth on Linda Vista RoadHelped Constituent resolve a water bill issue with the Water Department in TierrasantaReported numerous potholes on behalf of constituents in Allied GardensWorked with constituents to post signs at Pasatiempo Open Space in Del CerroRepainted crosswalks on Whalen and Boulder Lake in San CarlosTrimmed hedges on vacant lots in Serra MesaDo you have an issue or problem in your community? Please contact my officeat 619-236-6677 or email at ScottSherman@SanDiego.Gov. We are here to help!Councilmember Sherman Urges Residents toPrepare for El NinoWith a strong likelihood of El Nino driven stormscausing flooding in San Diego, the State ofCalifornia Department of Insurance is spreading theword about important information about insurancecoverage for residents.Flood damage is not covered by traditionalhomeowners insurance. Flood insurance is onlyavailable through the National Flood InsuranceProgram (NFIP) and there is a risk 30 day waitingperiod before the policy is effective. San Diegansliving in areas with any risk of flooding shouldconsider flood insurance through the NFIP.Residents can receive information at the followinglink: www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/.The California Department of Insurance helpsprovide consumers with information to understandhome/residential insurance so that they can make thebest decision for their situation, includinginformational guides, a premium comparison tool,and a new coverage comparison tool that allowsconsumers to compare the differences betweeninsurance policies offered by insurers.Please visit their website at www.insurance.ca.govfor more information.Casework CornerOne of my top priorities is improving customerservice at City Hall. I believe our governmentshould be using these five simple words more:“How may I help you?”Neighborhood Issues Successfully Resolvedin November:92
Upcoming District 7 EventsLinda Vista’s Farmers Market – Every Thursday in December 3:00 pm to 7:00 pmStop by the Linda Vista Farmers market every Thursday this month to buy delicious, organic, andlocal fruits and vegetables to feed your family. The Farmers Market is open from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pmand is located at the Linda Vista Plaza Shopping Center at 6939 Linda Vista Rd. San Diego, CA92111.Holiday Concert at Serra Mesa Library – Dec. 12th 3:00 pmStart the holidays with a free concert at the Serra Mesa/Kearney Mesa Branch library. Enjoy a pianoduo and tenor featuring accomplished artists Naomi Hobbs, Yumiko Oya, and Joseph Yokoyama whowill perform Tchaikovsky, Pachelbel, Hakase, and more. The library is located at 9005 Aero Dr. SanDiego, CA 9212340th Annual Hmong New Year Celebration – Dec. 16th 9:00 am to 5:00 pmPlease come and join the 40th Annual San Diego Hmong New Year Celebration with fellow residents.The three day festivities will be held at the Kearney Mesa Recreation Park located at 3170 ArmstrongSt. San Diego, CA 92111. Admission to the celebration is free and open to the general public. Formore information please visit: www.lhfasd.org.Breakfast with Santa in Linda Vista – December 19th 9:00 am to 11:00 amGive the children a treat and a chance to meet Santa Clause at the Linda Vista Recreation Center.The center will serve a 3.00 per plate meal to families to eat with Santa. The Recreation Center islocated at 7064 Levant St. Please call 858-573-1392 for more information.Free Concert at Mission Trails Regional Park – December 20th 3:00 pmThe Pomerado Brass Quintet returns to Mission Trails for another outstanding concert. The MTRPFoundation sponsored concert series is free to the public and scheduled at 3:00 pm on designatedSundays at the Visitors Center Theater at One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, 92119.Assemblymember Shirley Weber Mobile Office – December 21st – 10:00 amConnect with Assemblymember Weber’s staff at the Mission Valley Library to get help with anyproblems you are having with public agencies, ask questions about legislation, and learn aboutstate and local services. Issues that staff can assist with include renters and homeowner’s assistanceprogram, property tax issues, consumer complaints, and unemployment and disability insurance.No need to make an appointment, just stop in! The library is located at 2123 Fenton Parkway, SanDiego, CA
Sherman in the CommunityFrom Left to Right Honoring LindaVista residentDoug Beckham atCity Council Thanking AuditCommitteeMember KarleySchreiner forserving on theAudit Committee Touring FrancisParker MiddleSchool in LindaVista Putting up newneighborhoodwatch signs inTierrasanta CouncilmemberShermanspeaking withLinda VistaResidents at hisCommunityCoffee Introducing the5-peak challengeat Mission TrailsRegional Park Celebrating withresidents at theLinda VistaRecreationCouncil Meetingand PotluckDinner Speaking withSerra Mesaresidents at aCommunityCoffee
California Department of Insurance is spreading the word about important information about insurance coverage for residents. Flood damage is not covered by traditional homeowners insurance. Flood insurance is only available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and there is a risk 30 day waiting period before the policy is effective.
