RNCC Meeting Minutes, June 9, 2008
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER by President Graham at 7:00 p.m.
2. GROUND RULES Read by Director-At-Large George Schmidt
3. SELF INTRODUCTIONS by each person present.
4. JUNE 9TH AGENDA REVIEW-Approved
5. MINUTES of May 12, 2008 meeting-Approved
6. NEIGHBORHOOD REPORTS: Coronado (5/21 Pot Luck a success!), Cortez/Stege, Fairmede/Hilltop, May Valley, North & East, Pt. Richmond, Pullman, Richmond Heights, Richmore Village.
7. CITY OF RICHMOND:
• PLANNING DEPT: Lamont Thompson, speaker;
• City Council moratorium on massage parlors.
• Text amendment regarding eating establishments in process.
• Chevron expansion update; Planning Commission recertified EIR on 6/5 with cap recommendations.
• No info yet on the Kohl’s Department Store project.
• Provided Planning Dept. Neighborhood Project handout.
PUBLIC SERVICES: Rich Davidson, speaker;
• Presentation focused on stop signs. Process includes that a stop sign must be warranted; has to be strategically placed; requires a study; requires a petition submitted from the Neighborhood Council; selection of a contractor then needed before request in completed.
• July presentation will be on contractors
MAYOR’S OFFICE: Marilyn Langlois, speaker;
• Community gardens & Meet the Mayor meetings continuing.
• Update on ONS-Advisory Committee established; Mayor’s office currently involved in many anti-violence initiatives.
• Juneteenth Festival.
• Wireless Ordinance progress continuing.
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: Bill Lindsay speaker;
• 2008-2009 Budget balanced, goes to City Council for final approval on 6/17; Reported some positions needed to be cut, waiting to see what the state’s budget will be before any other action taken for Richmond’s.
• Discussed rail traffic problems.
• Took questions regarding Para transit, Contra Costa County service cuts and their impact on Richmond.
BREAK 8:00 Refreshments provided by Quail Hill & Hilltop Village-THANK YOU!!
POLICE DEPT. Chief Magnus, Michelle Milam, speakers:
• Discussed new neighborhood blight abatement program ready to be launched involving door hangers (in Spanish & English). Parchester Village first in line for program. Michelle Milam to be contacted for further info.
• 2008 National Night Out planning in process. Applications provided. Target to sponsor kickoff and closing parties this year.
• Discussed Citizens Academy and provided applications.
• Discussed street light replacement procedures.
WCCUSD: Dr. Bruce Harter, Superintendent, speaker:
• School Board will be asking to extend the current parcel tax for November’s ballot.
• 33 of 53 schools in the district have been upgraded/improved.
• Provided copies of the WCCUSD 2006-07 Annual Report.
8. EXECUTIVE BOARD
• Director-At-Large Williams Holland discussed Juneteenth Festival and how Neighborhood Councils can participate.
• First Reading of By-Laws, Article III handed out. NC’s to report back on any changes at the July meeting (will be 3 readings in total).
9. OLD BUSINESS/Committee Reports:
• Apple Moth Spraying update by Eleanor Loynd-May Valley; Handed out letter from EBMUD to CDFA as a template for RNCC Board to use to write CDFA as well.
• President Graham passed around sign up sheet asking for additional volunteers for Committees.
10. NEW BUSINESS
• Pt Richmond President and RAP Committee member Robin Carpenter gave update on the Telecommunications Ordinance-Ad Hoc Committee now established, Ordinance is currently 20 pages in length, constitutionality currently being challenged.
• David Vincent discussed update on the Plunge renovation; $500K received for 1st phase, fundraiser currently in process for 2nd phase of raising another $500K. Asking NC’s for contributions (handout provided).
• PIO Holland informed body on what to do if a NC wanted to participate in the Juneteenth parade by car or walking contingent-application needed to be processed and submitted.
Meeting Adjourned by President Graham at 9:00 p.m.
James Jenkins, Recording Secretary
NEXT GENERAL MEETING July 14th, 2008
NEXT RNCC BOARD MEETING – June 16th, 2008