The annual meeting of the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association Board of Directors was held on Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 7:23 p.m. in the Community Center Auditorium. There being no quorum present, President Partridge adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jim Spears
Secretary-Treasurer

Transcribed By: Kathleen Harrigan, Sr. Admin. Assistant

The regular February 15, 2001, was held at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium with President Dorothy Partridge presiding over the meeting.

1.1 CALL TO ORDER - President Dorothy Partridge called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

1.2 SALUTE TO THE FLAG - President Dorothy Partridge led the Board and the audience in the pledge of allegiance.

1.3 ROLL CALL - Directors Jim Spears, Dorothy Partridge, Jim Sherman, Pat Pebelier and David Sloan were present.

2.0 MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

2.1 Approval of Minutes of Meeting No. 1045 Thursday January 20, 2001, - Director Spears made motion to approve the minutes, with a second by Director Sloan, the motion passed unanimously.

3.0 COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC AGENCIES

3.1 Alameda County Sheriff's Department - Technician Terry Langdon gave a report on the crime statistics for January 2001 (see attachment A). She introduced the new Community Policing Deputy who was taking over for Deputy Jeff Lind, Deputy Jim Jukich. Jukich stated that he was already investigating the increase in graffiti that has been reported in San Lorenzo. He was working with School Resource Officers and they have identified seven (7) students who were responsible. Jukich stated that he would be meeting with probation officers next week and would be assigning the student to community service. Jukich stated that the students who tagged the Association Playground and the fence have been identified and he is hoping to identify another suspect next week.

Langdon stated that Captain Peterson is considering the idea of putting together a juvenile task force which would deal with issues of graffiti, delinquency and loitering of minors.

A resident questioned whether the increase in graffiti in San Lorenzo is related to and increase in gang activity in the area. Jukich stated that the graffiti in the area is not gang related. It is individual juveniles who are tagging. Resident Keith Barros stated that he contacted Deputy Jukich about a problem which was taken care of immediately and he commended the deputy for his quick response.

3.2 CHP Department - Greg Schmeck thanked the Association for its assistance with the CHP/Sheriff's Department Traffic symposium:

                         # of Tickets for Entire 
Type of Ticket           Uninc. Area of County      # in San Lorenzo

Parking Tickets                 420                       74
Fix-It Tickets                  110                      N/A
Moving violations              1077                      271
Traffic Collisions               95                       15
DUI                              98                      N/A
Vehicle Towed or impounded      148                       22

He stated that the Pedestrian Safety Grant is going well. The Pedestrian Safety Committee will be meeting tomorrow at 9:30 a.m and is scheduled to drive around the area in a van to see what the CHP is doing with the grant. Director Partridge questioned how many years this grant would fund the area. Officer Schmeck stated that the grant was for a three (3) year period.

Officer Rob Tuazon reported that this will be his last Association meeting for himself and Officer Schmeck, they will be coming into the area periodically. Tuazon stated that they had received several reports that the students at Arroyo were crossing intersections on red lights. Upon investigation by his department, they found that students were crossing on red lights even in front of CHP officers. He stated that his department would be patrolling the intersections around Arroyo to prevent the continuation of these violations. Tuazon also reported that his department's policy on using radar on local streets has also changed. The policy used to be that in order to use radar on a street, his department had to go through a traffic engineer survey. Now if the roadway fits the criteria of a local roadway which is no wider than 40 feet and less than « mile in length, the CHP can use radar on that street. This will allow the department to target smaller streets in the area regardless of whether the Traffic Engineer approves it or not. Tuazon introduced the two new officers who would be reporting at the meetings and are currently on patrol in the San Lorenzo Area. Officer Kyle Plant is the motorcycle officer in the area and Officer Jonathan Doole has been on vehicle patrol for San Lorenzo. Both Plant and Doole asked that residents contact them at 510-581-9028 if they have any concerns or problems.

3.3 Supervisor Gail Steele - The Supervisor had no report.

3.4 Youth Advisory Commission - Tina Cheung reported on behalf of the San Lorenzo Youth Advisory Commission. She stated that the Commission voted at its last meeting on whether to allow the Rotary to host a carnival at the Little League Park. The Commission voted to support the carnival pending notification of surrounding residents as well as adequate security be enforced for the event.

Cheung reported that the Commission is working on a tree drive project for the community. Student Commissioner Edgar Chavez submitted a letter to the Association Board (see attachment B) for support. Cheung also stated that the commission is working with the community. It recently volunteered for St. Regis Senior Home on Valentines Day. She stated that the Commission is also considering a project called " A Maid of San Lorenzo" which would be a contest for local females who have outstanding volunteer and academic achievement. She read a letter that the group will be distributing to local businesses (see Attachment C). The group is also in the process of creating by-laws and has its own website at www.slzyouthcommission.cjb.net and its own e-mail: slvyouthcommision@slv.net Director Sherman asked if there was any cost to the resident regarding tree planting. Cheung stated that the Commission would not charge the resident, it hoped to get donations for each tree.

Director Partridge pointed out that the carnival had moved its location to the old Mervyn's parking lot, so it was no longer up for vote by the Association Board. She also suggested that a youth representative meet with the Administrator prior to planting the trees in the Village.

3.5 Public Comment - Resident Barros questioned what moneys were given to the youth by the San Lorenzo Rotary for its past fundraisers. The Administrator stated that the Rotary had donated $4000 last year for school field trips as well as $20,000 in scholarship funds that would be distributed over a ten (10) year period. She further stated that the Rotary has worked with Hillside School for the last several years and is still pursuing a Boys and Girls Club for the area.

Daily Review Reporter Carole Robinson stated that this would be her last Association Board meeting, she would be leaving the Review to take another position with another organization. March 2, 2001 would be her last day and she thanked the Board and the Administrator for all their help with her newspaper articles for the area.

San Lorenzo School Board Member Barbara Sidari stated that her Board did not receive any complaints about the Arroyo High School Carnival. She said the reason the carnival has been discontinued is because of the lack of parent volunteers to help with the event as well as the fact that student found they could make just as much money selling items in other fundraisers such as cookie dough or magazine sales.

Resident Isara Satingin stated that she was against carnivals in the area. She said the Arroyo High School Carnivals has numerous problems with drugs and alcohol use by minors. Residents and Arroyo High School Students Tracy Hook and Stephanie Peterson agreed with Satingin stating that they had seen many problems occur at the high school carnivals, from fist fights to drug dealing. They did not think that a carnival was a good event for the community to be involved in.

Resident Ann Marie Mrak stated that she wants the youth in the community to have funds for field trips and scholarships but does not want these funds raised by a carnival which she stated brings unwanted activity to the area.

Arroyo High School Student Body President Emmanuel Satingin stated that he attempted to get a report from the SROs to see if any arrests and/or reports were filed at these local carnivals in the last five (5) years and was told there were no reports on file. Deputy Jukich stated that he would speak with Sergeant Buchannon and would get the statistics Santigen wanted.

The Administrator suggested that in the interest of guest speakers, Items 8.1 and 8.2 be moved up on the agenda as the next items of business. There were no objections from the Board.

8.1 East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Bayside Groundwater Project - EBMUD Board Member Frank Mellon stated that EBMUD is planning a groundwater project that would involve pumping water from the underground aquifer throughwellsdrilled near Oro Loma at the end of Grant Ave. in San Lorenzo. EBMUD is currently preparing a draft EIR on the project. He stated that there will be an opportunity for residents to comment on this report which will be available on their website as well as the San Lorenzo Library Branch.

Mellon stated that these wells would provide a supplemental water supply in time of drought. San Lorenzo has a remarkable aquifer that is very deep and entirely separate from the water layers tapped by ordinary wells. These wells will help the San Lorenzo, Castro Valley and San Leandro areas by lessening the reliance on outside water as well as reducing the amount of rationing in a drought. Mellon stated that EBMUD looked at various well sites, some of which were in wetlands and had to be eliminated. The preferred well sites were determined to be in the industrial area of San Lorenzo The Project will include s small water treatment plant with the pipeline running up Grant Avenue to connect to mains at Hesperian. The Project would take more than a year to complete, and preliminary plans have been drawn. Mellon stated that the Utility District will be asking the community for input regarding times for construction and other areas of concern. The Project would not only be able to extract water from the ground but in addition, would be able to inject water back into the aquifer to maintain the ground's structure. Mellon introduced staff who were working on this Project, Mark Williamson, Mike Tognolini and Cookie Pettee. Mellon stated that information about the Project would be mailed to all residents.. Any other questions or concerns can be addressed to staff member Angela McKnight at 287-1213, who will be happy to send any materials or answer questions for residents. Mellon stated that EBMUD would be happy to come back and address the Board again as the Project unfolds.

Director Partridge requested that the draft EIR not only be available in the San Lorenzo library, but in the Homes Association office as well. She asked how long the comment period would be on the EIR. Mellon stated that the comment period is 45 days which he expects to end some time in May 2001, after which time the issue would be heard before the EBMUD Board . Partridge questioned whether the Grant Ave site was one of the original sites looked at for this project. Mellon stated that EBMUD originally looked at three (3) main routes, one of which was to go up Lewelling Blvd. however they ran into problems with the amount of piping under ground as well as the LAVMA project which will take place on Lewelling. Grant Avenue has two main advantages: first, it is the fastest way in and out of San Lorenzo; and secondly, it is on a straight line and thus less expensive. Mellon stressed that this is not a final decision on the route and encouraged residents to read the Draft EIR and make their concerns and questions known to EBMUD.

Director Sherman questioned how long the Project would take. Mellon stated that the project would begin July 2001 and conclude by July 2002 . Director Sloan asked if the flood control channel had been examined as a route. Mellon stated that EBMUD had looked at the route but was discouraged by the Flood Control District which needs access to the channel.

A Via Barret resident questioned how the Project would affect traffic and the timing of construction. Mellon stated that the project would created more trucks in the area. He stated that construction would only take place during daylight hours and would not occur when schools are open. EBMUD would do all they could to minimize the impact on the neighborhoods and will hold a community meeting after the Draft EIR is out which will either be held in the San Lorenzo Community Hall or Grant School Multipurpose room. Residents will get notification of this meeting.

Resident Betty Moose questioned how much of the project would actually benefit San Lorenzo and whether Castro Valley will be involved with any future projects. Mellon stated that the primary areas receiving benefit from this project would be San Leandro and San Lorenzo. Castro Valley would be involved with another project sometime in the future which would benefit San Lorenzo during an earthquake.

Resident Emmanuel Satingin asked if street improvements would be made to the area after the Project was complete. Mellon stated that the road would be patched in areas of construction. He recommended that residents make suggestions for street improvements once the EIR is complete.

8.2 Endorsement for San Lorenzo Specific Plan - County staff Chris Bazar and Lou Andrade reported on the Draft Specific Plan and distributed copies. The Plan suggests a series of mixed use developments for the area which would be include retail on the ground floor with housing above. Issues of concern which were brought up at the last Specific Task Force meeting were questions of how many stories the buildings would be as well as the density of the buildings. Staff stated that the highest point in the Village Square is currently the tower of the Lorenzo Theater which stands at 50 feet high. A mixed-use structure that was four (4) stories in height would stand at approximately 55 feet in height. If residents objected to the height of a four story structure they may want to have some language in the plan that would limit the height and or density of a mixed-use building.

Director Partridge said that she is concerned that language be written into the plan that would prohibit library construction from going forward independently when the county has the funding. Director Sherman stated that at the last task force meeting it appeared that there were more people who were against five stories than in favor of them. He felt the community would be more comfortable with three (3) or four (4) stories, maximum height.

Andrade pointed out that specific language can be added to the plan to refer to the maximum height of the structures in the area. However, he pointed out that the Association Board of Directors will make recommendations to the Planning Commission for any development coming into the area prior to its approval, and noted that the plan needs to be open to create a development that is economically feasible for the developer.

It was questioned whether specific language could be written into the plan to insure the Association would have a say in all development proposed in the area. Andrade stated that most of the projects that would come into the area would require a conditional use permit and would need to come before the Association Board prior to going to the county.

Director Pebelier stated that it was her understanding that the proposed development would be for a four-story structure with underground parking. Andrade stated that the bulk of the height of the development would be along Hesperian. The water table was a concern for underground parking and would require an engineer to review the site for feasibility. Director Sloan questioned what type of housing would be in the mixed use buildings. Andrade stated that the housing could be senior, residential, rentals or condominiums. He stated that when drafting the plan, staff did not want to be too restrictive because of the possibility of making it so restrictive that a developer would not be interested in the area.

Resident Barros questioned the conditional uses that are not mentioned in the plan but fall within the criteria. Andrade stated that when listing permitted/non permitted uses each item is listed as within the criteria or not. Those not mentioned/listed are not allowed regardless of what is in the plan. Andrade stated that in a future meeting the county can go over the C-1 list and identify those uses which are acceptable or not. He announced that the first hearing on the Plan would be March 5, 2001 at 6 pm by the County Planning Commission. There will be mixed-use developers there to introduce what would work for the area.

The consensus of the Board was to encourage the county to consider no more than four (4) stories for the mixed-use development for the Village Square area.

Resident Emmanuel Satingin suggested that the plan focus on less dense than more dense structures. He stated that the area would look more aesthetically pleasing with less dense units. Supervisor Steele encouraged the Board to frame its recommendations in such a way that would allow a developer to come into the area, even if they wanted to go higher than four stories and/or be more dense. She stated that the community should consider each development individually as it comes through to see if compromises can be worked out for both the community and the developer.

4.0 FINANCIAL REPORT

4.1 Approval of January 2001 Expenditures - Director Sloan moved with a second by Director Spears , that the Board approve the expenditures for January 2001. The motion was passed unanimously.

4.2 Discussion of Significant Variances - The Administrator said that there were no significant variances to report.

5.0 LIEN AND VIOLATION REPORT - The Administrator reported that there have no liens released since the January 2001 meeting and there are currently there are 488 cases open.

Inoperable/Unlicensed vehicle in front or side yard area     28
Recreational vehicle in front or side yard area              17
General Maintenance of property                              32
Vehicle parked on lawn or other unpaved areas                12
Others                                                        6
Total Number of Letters Sent in January 2000                 95

6.0 BUSINESS And Community DEVELOPMENT REPORT (BCDC)

6.1 Business and Community Development Reports - Chair Anne Marie reported on the last BCDC meeting (see Attachment D). She noted that there will be a co-chair to this Committee, member Anne Brichaceck.

Mrak stated there were two (2) nominations for membership at the last meeting. One nomination was for resident Keith Barros to be a member of the committee, the other nomination was for Betty Moose to become a member.

Director Jim Sherman makes a motion to accept Keith Barros as a member to the BCDC, Director Sloan seconds the motion. The motion passes unanimously.

Director Sherman makes a motion to appoint Betty Moose to the BCDC. There is no second to this motion, thus the motion dies for lack of a second.

Director Partridge stated that she has known Moose for many years and acknowledged that she has been a community participant for a long time. However, she chose not to be a member of the Association when she purchased her house and thus she is not governed by the CC&Rs and does not pay the annual assessment. The Association Board represents those residents who are members and its subcommittees should also follow the same criteria.

Resident Mary Reynolds stated that there is nothing in the committee by-laws that states a member must be in the Association. She said that if Moose is good enough for the San Lorenzo School Board she is good enough to be a member of a local subcommittee. She questioned why the Board members would not nominate her. Director Pebelier stated that she felt BCDC members should be members of the Association. Resident Kathie Ready questioned why Pebelier had not voted against her at the BCDC meeting when the nomination was proposed.

Chair Mrak stated that the BCDC had discussed broadening its scope to business and other community activists in the areas who did not necessarily live in San Lorenzo but were active in its community. She felt Moose would fit under those criteria. Keith Barros agreed with Mrak in what the committee was trying to do with its nomination of Moose. Resident Tim Sheridan stated that he did not understand the Board's denial of appointing Moose. The committee is in need of membership and her is an active community member who wants to participate.

7.0 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

7.1 Grant Ave Update - The Administrator stated that on February 5, 2001 there was a meeting at the Planning Commission regarding the Grant Ave McMillan proposal. There were 30 residents in attendance at the hearing who spoke. Everyone who spoke was against the proposal except for one (1) person. The Administrator stated that the zoning for this area will most likely not be changed as is proposed; however there will still be problems with the excess traffic the business will create. She stated that the she is getting various traffic study analysis which the board will review and comment on at future meetings.

7.2 Other Informational items - The Administrator reported that the applicant had withdrawn his proposal for a coffee kiosk at the corner of Grant and Channel. She also reported that the Association was able to obtain a $40,000 grant from MTC with the help of AC Transit representative Pat Piras for the Hesperian Corridor Transit Improvement Design. The County Specific Plan would match these funds with $10,000 which will ultimately come from redevelopment funds.

8.3 President's Annual Report - (See Attachment E)

9.0 PUBLIC COMMENT - None.

10.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS

10.1 Youth Resources Committee - Director Partridge - Director Partridge announced that the group has been working with the Library to set up a homework program which it hopes to be in place soon at the San Lorenzo Library.

10.2 Airport Committee Reports - No report.

10.3 Council on the Prevention of Drinking and Driving - Director Spears stated that the group would give a $250 scholarship for students who create the best video tape of why students should not drink and drive.

11.0 COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - President Partridge presented Director Jim Spears with a plaque for his participation on the Association Board. The Administrator stated that she did not prepare a plaque for Partridge because she already has a number of them from other community and school board participation. She thanked both Partridge and Spears for all their hard work. Directors Pebelier, Sloan and Sherman also commended Spears and Partridge for their Board dedication and participation.

12.0 ADJOURNMENT - President Partridge adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jim Spears
Secretary-Treasurer

Recorded & Transcribed By: Kathleen Harrigan, Sr. Admin. Assistant
Reviewed By: Nancy Van Huffel, Administrator

A meeting to seat new directors, Kathie Ready and Enrique Barboza, and to elect new officers for the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association Board of Directors was held on Thursday, February 15, 2001 following the close of the regular meeting in the Community Center Auditorium.

1.0 CALL TO ORDER - The Administrator Nancy Van Huffel called the meeting to order at 10:31 PM.

2.0 REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD - The Administrator announced that motions would now be entertained to elect a President.

2.1 Election of President - Director Sloan nominated Director Sherman as President of the Board. Director Ready seconded the motion. With no further nominations the board voted unanimously to appoint Director Jim Sherman as President.

2.2 Gavel Turned Over to New President - The gavel was passed to Director Sherman and the Administrator turned the meeting over to President.

2.3 Election of Vice President - Director Pebelier nominated Director Dave Sloan as Vice President of the Board. Director Ready seconded the motion. With no further nominations the board voted unanimously to appoint Director Dave Sloan as Vice President.

2.4 Election of Secretary-Treasurer - Director Ready nominated Director Pat Pebelier as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board. Director Sloan seconded the motion. With no further nominations the board voted unanimously to appoint Director Pat Pebelier as Secretary-Treasurer.

3.0 OTHER BUSINESS AS DIRECTED BY THE PRESIDENT

3.1 Remarks from Board Members - President Sherman welcomed the newly elected members Barboza and Ready.

3.3 Appointment to Committees

a) COP Shop - Director Sherman and Administrator Van Huffel

b) Business Development Committee - Director Pebelier and Director Ready

c) Airport Committee - Director Sloan

d) Council for the Prevention of Drinking and Driving - Director Sloan

e) Sheriff's Advisory Committee - Director Barboza, the Administrator, and former Board Member Dorothy Partridge

f) Youth Resources Committee - Former Board member Dorothy Partridge

g) Unincorporated Services Committee - Director Sherman and Director Ready

h) Oro Loma Board Liason - Resident John Partridge

i) Newsletter Editing - Dorothy Partridge

j) Board Minute Editing - Kathie Ready

k) CHP Pedestrian Task Force - Former Board Member Jim Spears

l) Citizen's Advisory Committee for Redevelopment- Director Ready and Director Pebelier were suggested as representatives for this committee -(to be voted upon at the March 15, 2001 Board Meeting)

m) LAVMA - Former Board member Dorothy Partridge

n)County AC Transit Plan - Former Board member Jim Spears

o) Community Policing - Director Sherman and Director Barboza

4.0 ADJOURNMENT - With no further business remaining, President Sherman 10:42 adjourned the meeting at p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Pat Pebelier
Secretary-Treasurer

Recorded and Transcribed By: Kathleen Harrigan, Sr. Admin. Assistant
Reviewed by Nancy Van Huffel, Administrator