RNCC Meeting Minutes, November 9, 2009

1.  MEETING CALLED TO ORDER by President Loynd at 7:00 p.m.

 

2.  AGENDA REVIEW: Add Happy Birthday to Rochelle Monk.

 

3.  MSP approval of minutes of meeting of October 19th-Approved.

 

4.  REPORTS-CITY OF RICHMOND:

  • PLANNING DEPARTMENT: LAMONT THOMPSON – Introduced Lori Reese-Brown with an update on the General Plan.  Started with a budget of $1.4 million’ has gone to $2.7 million; 1,000 pages; late because cross-referencing takes time.  More info-call Lori at 510-620-6869.
  • PUBLIC WORKS: RICH DAVIDSON –Rich retiring as of Jan. 5, 2010; introduced Edric Kwan who is doing a traffic calming study.  Wants to go to NC’s.  Will present a Streetlight Master Plan at City Council on December 1.  Asks for NC’s to go to City Council in support.
  • MAYOR’S OFFICE – MARILYN LANGLOIS –Cuba trip postponed until Spring; copies of Mayor’s newsletter; Meet with the Mayor on Dec. 4th; MLK Day of Service on the Greenway to be held Jan. 18th.
  • CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:  – Rochelle Monk; NC’s to update their contact information.
  • POLICE DEPT Lt. Mark Gagan – Presented an overview of the 10/24 at Richmond High School.  510-685-5850 for contact.
  • ENVIRONMENTAL MGR. LYNNE SCARPA: Presented information on disposing of cooking oil.  NC’s to share with their Council outlets.

 

5. PRESENTATIONS:

  • SB810 Single Payer Health Plan-Nel Benningshof, guest speaker.  Will go to NC’s with 14 minute DVD presentation.
  • EBMUD: Michelle Blackwell, guest speaker.  2040 plans; it takes 30 years to make changes.  She can be contacted at 510-287-2053, mblackwe@ebmud.com.

 

6. ANNOUNCEMENTS: PIO Williams-

  • Can donate to Richmond High School Victim: Jane Doe of Richmond through Mechanics Bank.
  • President Loynd and Henderson of Quail Hill met with County Supervisor Gioia regarding the Sikh Temple expansion plans.  Gioia is looking for a representative for the County Planning Commission.

 

7. NEW BUSINESS:

  • Election of Officers: Treasurer Roberson announced the following NC’s eligible to vote by being up to date with dues: Carriage Hills North, Castro Ridge, Coronado, Cortez-Stege, Fairmede Hilltop, Greenbriar, Hilltop Green, Hilltop Village, Iron Triangle, Laurel Park, May Valley, North & East, Panhandle Annex, Parchester Village, Park Plaza, Point Richmond, Pullman, Quail Hill, Richmond Annex, Richmond Heights, Richmore Village, Santa Fe and Southwest Annex.
  • Nominating Committee Chair read slate of officers for 2010; President-Bea Roberson, Vice President-Don Woodrow, Treasurer-Judie Lowman, Recording Secretary-Kaye McKleroy, Corresponding Secretary-Jerry Yoshida, Sgt.-at-Arms-George Schmidt, Public Information Officer-Naomi Williams, Directors-at-Large-Garland Ellis, Janie Holland and Pam Wimberly.  Slate was voted in by acclamation.

 

 8. OLD BUSINESS: None.

 

  9. Meeting Adjourned by President Loynd at 8:44 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted-Sandi Genser-Maack, Recording Secretary

 

*Ground Rule #7:  Members of the public are always welcome to attend RNCC meetings, however, such guests will not be recognized to ask questions or make comments during the meeting.  Due to time constraints, only official RNC representatives, representatives of reporting agencies or departments, and invited guests may speak.  Visitors not on the published agenda may only speak of they have made such arrangements in advance.

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