HYNCA will hold a General Membership meeting on Thursday, May 28 from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm at The Don Vicente Inn (Corner of 9th ave and 14th St) LOCATION CHANGE

Everyone in the neighborhood is encouraged to attend.
 
Our agenda includes:

Take advantage of the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management’s upcoming Household Chemical and Electronics Collection Day on April 25, 2009 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the new collection location in the vacant parking lot on the south side of Bird Street (Exit I-275N at Bird Street). This larger, more convenient location was chosen in an effort to streamline the drop off process and decrease customer wait time.

This event provides residents with the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted chemicals and electronics at no charge. At our last chemical and electronics collection (October 2008), 44 tons of hazardous waste were collected and disposed of in an environmentally-responsible manner, and over 34 tons of electronics were recycled!

The following materials will be accepted at the collection site: paints and solvents; used motor oil; automotive products; pool chemicals; mercury-containing devices, such as fluorescent light bulbs and thermometers; lawn, garden and household chemicals; and electronics including computer monitors, printers, CPUs, keyboards and televisions.  The City will not accept any explosive, radioactive or biomedical wastes at the collection site and only residential waste will be accepted.

Call (813) 348-1111 for more information, or visit www.tampagov.net/solidwaste.

From a HYNCA Member:

According to the Starbucks staff, there is a snow balls chance in heck of changing corporate’s mind on this, but I think our situation is quite unique compared to other closings in Tampa Bay.

1)       With IKEA opening May 6^th, it is predicted that thousands of people per day will visit IKEA and that clientele is very likely to also be Starbucks drinkers.  I would argue with a little marketing, Starbucks should have no problem scooping up the throngs of people coming and going from that site.  It would seem a bit premature to close a store that is the closest Starbucks to a retail mega-icon like IKEA.

2)       The predominant critique that I hear about that Starbucks in particular is that their morning coffee rush, compared to other locations, is slim.  Most people point out that there is no where to park for the 5-10-15 minutes it takes to get a coffee and go.  I, for one, usually roll my eyes when people gripe about parking (as if walking a block or two is going to kill them).  That said, the morning coffee ‘get-and-go’ is noticeably different from the evening slow-coffee unwind.  I know that at one time, Jack Shiver’s lot was used more for patron parking and I know that U.S. Customs probably has a lot to say about the security of the parking area, but is there a way to get Starbucks a couple 15 minute parking spots for the get-and-go morning rush?

Supposedly, the number to call to support our Starbucks is 1-800-23-LATTE (1-800-235-2883).  If anyone has any ins with the Starbucks people, please write our President Tony LaColla with more information.  alacolla@hynca.com

Join HYNCA for our next General Membership meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 pm.

We will be holding out meeting at one of Ybor’s newest restaurants, L’Olivier’s Restaurant & Cabaret located in Centro Ybor (on 7th Ave).

We will hold a short meeting (about an hour) to discuss upcoming business including our neighborhood Yard Sale, Festa Italiana, upcoming HYNCA Board Elections, and community development projects. After the meeting, stay for a drink or enjoy a meal and Tampa’s only French Cabaret show (8:30 pm).

Historic Ybor Yard Sale

HYNCA will be holding a NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE on Saturday, April 4 from 9:15 am to 1 pm at Centennial Park (1800 E. 8th Ave. N) in Ybor City.  We invite anyone who would like to sell or shop to come out for this event. 

Set up for the yard sale will take place at 8:45 am.

Anyone is welcome to rent a table to sell their gently used and unwanted goods for $10 per table.  The $10 fee covers the table rental, marketing/ads, and provides a small amount to HYNCA to support association activities.

Buy a table at HYNCA Yard Sale with button below ($10.00 per table)

At its March 2, 2009 Board Meeting, the Historic Ybor Neighborhood Civic Association prioritized the following projects for the FY 2009-2010 CRA 1 and 2 budgets.

Projects are listed in order of priority with #1 being the most important.

CRA District 2:

1) Purchase of blighted neighborhood/community buildings for rehabilitation and resale or use as HYNCA neighborhood center.

2) Purchase of parking lots/vacant land for future development, begin land banking.

3) Rehabilitation program for historic structures in CRA 2.

4) Creation of a community park/dog park west of 21st Street.

5) Create a Green Community Initiative – Placing small renewable power systems in residences and businesses to provide green energy to Ybor City, expand recycling programs, support mass transit (bus and rail) development.

6) Cut YES Team budget, reduce YES Team services.

7) Market redevelopment and residential living opportunities nationally. Through Tampa Chamber of Commerce, national publications, relocation guides, etc.

CRA District 1:

1) Purchase and rehabilitation of Oliva Cigar Factory for use by Ybor State Museum and other community non-profits.

2) Bike racks installed on or near 7th Avenue.

3) Provide funding for participation in ICSC Conventions to market Ybor City commercial properties on a national scale.

HYNCA also recommends the following action items which require no additional CRA funding.

1) Lobby for a change in income requirements for the Historic Preservation Trust Fund, allowing more people to take advantage of the program.

2) Address sun setting of CRA1. Create action plan for end of program and transitioning into CRA2 only support.

We request ALL RESIDENTS attend the annual Community Meeting to present recommendations and priorities for Ybor City infrastructure and service needs for the upcoming budget year.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., The Italian Club. 1731 East 7th Avenue

The Historic Ybor Neighborhood Civic Association Board of Directors will hold a short meeting to discuss proposals for CRA 1 and CRA2 2009-2010 TIF Fund Expenditures in advance of the Wednesday, March 4 Community Meeting.  Interested residents are encouraged to attend. 
 
Date: Monday, March 2, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Rock n’ Sports (1600 E. 8th Ave, Centro Ybor, 2nd Floor)