1.0 CALL TO ORDER -- President Ledsma raps the gave and makes an announcement relative to the establishment of an annual meeting quorum.

2. There was no quorum present ( a quorum is 10 % of the membership) and President Ledesma announces that fact.

3. President Report for the calendar year 2006 =President Ledesma reported on the 2006 year. (See Attachment A)

4. Board Election Results -- The Adminstrator announced that Kathy Martins and Margaret Wright got the most votes with Richard Ogg and Robert Swan coming in 3rd and 4th-See Attachment B 5. President Ledesma adjourned the meeting at 7:32 pm.

RESPECTFULLY Submitted,

Pat Pebelier
Secretary-Treasurer

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

1.1 CALL TO ORDER -- The regular meeting of the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association Board of Directors was held Thursday, February 15 2007. President Ledesma called the meeting to order at 7:38 pm.

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

1.3 ROLL CALL -- Directors Patrick Ledesma, Wulf Bieschke, Jim Sherman, Peggy Sheridan and Pat Pebelier were present.

2.O MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING -- Director Pebelier moved to approve the notes taken at Work Session Number 1139 and notes taken from Special Election meeting number 1140 in addition to the Board meeting minutes for Number 1138. Director Sherman seconds the motion. The Work Session notes and the Board minutes are approved unanimously.

3.0 COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC AGENCIES

3.1 Alameda County Sheriff's Dept. -- Deputy Litsky gave statistics for the past month.

Statistics for January 2007

                                      Change from
Crime                        Number   last month         Affected Streets                    

Stolen vehicles                    11         
Attempted Stolen Vehicles           0          
Recovered Stolen Vehicles           7         
Residential Burglary                3         
Commercial Burglary                 2         
Auto Burglary                       4         
Grand Theft                         3         
Vandalism/graffiti                  6         
Robbery                                      

Litsky stated that they have four (4) new technicians that started this week. They are currently training but will be out writing tickets in another week or two. Liskey also stated that the sheriffs are concentrating on cleaning up bight and graffiti in the area. He noted that he is working with public works and Alameda County Zoning to expedite reports of graffiti in the area.

Deputy Liskey introduced Captain Dale Amaral for the timed agenda item at 7:45 pm.

8.1 Public Protection - update of 2/10/07 town meeting (timed agenda) -- Captain Amaral encouraged residents to continue to contact his department with reports of graffiti and blight. He noted that keeping your neighborhoods clean prevents crime in the area.

Amaral gave a status of the investigation of the shooting in San Lorenzo. He noted that there was a birthday party at a residence on Via Arriba for an 18 year old resident. Some youths who were not invited showed up and were asked to leave and that is when the shooting occurred. One 18 year old male, a resident at the house was fatally wounded; another 16 year old male was wounded. Amaral noted that his department traced the shooter to a gang in Oakland called the "Border Brothers Gang". They were the individuals who were asked to leave the party. They identified the members who were involved in the shooting as an 18 year old male and have arrested three of his fellow gang members. Amaral noted that if you are a "gang banger" and are in the presence of another gang member who commits murder you can be charged as an "accessory" to the crime.

Amaral noted that his department had received no calls at this address prior to this incident. There was one call related to this residence for noise within the past few years. The 18 year old male who was killed at this residence had no criminal record. Captain Amaral noted that the juvenile who was shot and not seriously injured was a victim. The Sheriffs Department has interviewed over 100 people about this incident and have a no bail arrested warrant until the suspect is apprehended. The Sheriffs Department believes he had fled to either Los Angeles or Mexico. The suspect is a U.S. resident, but both of his parents are from Mexico. His department has a photograph of the suspect and flyers have gone out to the Mexican authorities as well as all jurisdictions in the United States.

Resident Barros asked where citizens can get a copy of the wanted poster. Amaral noted that he will make copies and provide them to the Homes Association Office for public review.

Several residents thanked the Sheriffs Department for the information they have provided via community meetings regarding the shooting.

Another resident asked what was known about a rape that they heard occurred on Via Cielo and Hacienda this past month. The Captain did not have knowledge of this crime; however he did note that in a majority of rapes the perpetrator is known to the victim. They would look into this and report back.

The Sheriff's Department encouraged residents to start neighborhood crime watches in their area and to participate in the upcoming Citizen's Academy that would start in March.

3.2 CHP -- Tyler Hahn stated that the Highway Patrol would have extra patrols looking for individuals driving under the influence (DUI). This is in part due to an increase in funds specifically targeted to drunk drivers. Hahn gave the following statistics.

CHP Statistics for January 2007

                                             Total for
Infraction               San Lorenzo      Unincorp. area
Collisions                      10                 160
Tickets                        223               1,561
Parking Tickets                 53                 224   
Storage/Impounds                23                 102
Stolen Recoveries                1                   8
Traffic Complaints               0                   0
Parking Complaints*              1                   4
DUI Arrests                      --                 --

Hahn reported that he will be transferring to Dublin in May 2007. He stated that he has enjoyed San Lorenzo and its residents. The Board thanked him for his participation.

A resident asked if the Castro Valley office of the CHP is moving to Dublin. Hahn stated that, no, it will remain in Castro Valley.

Director Ledesma asked if a letter of recognition could be written on behalf of Hahn's service to our community. There were no objections.

A resident asked if the CHP could increase its enforcement near Arroyo High School and also near the intersection of Hesperian and Grant. It was noted by the resident that there were a lot of vehicles running the lights at these intersections.

Resident Harry McMillan asked whether the CHP patrol Via Melina. There has been a lot of speeding up and down this street. Hahn noted that typically they only patrol the main thoroughfares, but he would see what could be done.

3.3 Supervisor Lai Bitker's Office -- Staff member, Kevin Dowling, reported that his office has been working with the county and the owner at the north side of the Bockman Shopping center, Mr. Chan. Dowling stated that they have worked out a plan and that side of the center should be demolished within the next several weeks, and definitely prior to May 2007.

He also asked residents to make suggestions for the upcoming Unincorporated agenda by contacting his office or Nate Mileys.

3.4 Zoning Enforcement Report (See Attachment B).

3.5 Public Comment - Items Not on the Agenda

Resident and Board member elect, Kathy Martins, from Corte Yolanda, encouraged the community to take active participation in Neighborhood Watch Groups. This brings neighbors together in looking out for each other and creating "community".

A resident on Via Amigos stated that he is upset due to the fact that he witnessed a strange vehicle and some suspicious activity prior to the recent shooting on his block. In hindsight he wished that he would have called the sheriffs department.

Director Ledesma noted that all residents at one time or another let things go by, or are afraid to make an issue out of something. The important thing to remember is to try and build community and connection with your neighbors and to report any time you see something or someone in your neighborhood that is suspicious.

Eric Laver a resident from Via Pacheco and a member of the Pacheco Neighborhood Watch Group reported on his neighborhood. He stated that three years ago they had issues with youths (in their 20's) who lived on the block loitering for no reason in front of houses. Soon this loitering turned into suspicious activity, smoking of illegal substances and then nearly culminated into a gang fight. This is when a group of neighbors with assistance from the San Lorenzo Homes Association and the Sheriffs department formed a neighborhood watch group. The group has been meeting since then on an almost monthly basis and has made a huge difference in the neighborhood. Laver stated that a neighborhood watch group may not prevent crime, but it will deter it or prevent it from escalating.

4.0 FINANCIAL REPORT

4.1 Approval of January 2007 Expenditures and discussion of significant variances -- The Administrator noted that the Hall rentals have continued to increase.

Director Bieschke makes a motion to approve the January 2007 expenditures and significant Variances. Director Sheridan seconds, the motion is approved unanimously.

5.0 LIENS AND VIOLATIONS REPORTS

There have been two liens released since the last board meeting.

January 2007 Violation Report

Number  Violation                              # of Letters

1/19    Inoperable Vehicles in driveway                 13
2/22    Recreational veh/trailer in driveway             7
6       Lack of General Maintenance                      8
10      Lawn Height                                      6
11      Dead Trees                                       0
12      Overgrown Vegetation                            13
13      Holiday Lights                                   0
14      No signs                                         1
15      Building Exterior                                3
16      Dirt Accumulation                                5
17      Attractive Nuisances                             3
18      Lean/miss fence                                  1
20/7    Unpaved parking                                  6
21      Working on vehicles                              1
23      Dogs/Cats more than 2                            0
24      Barking dogs                                     3
25      Prohibited animals                               0
26      Excess noise                                     1
27      No Home Business                                 0
28/99   Other/ comments                                  6
99      Multiple violations                             14
Total                                                   79

6.0 HEARINGS AND VARIANCE ISSUES

6.1 Hearings

A. HEARINGS

1. 15901 Via Descanso - Multiple Violations/lack of general maintenance - revisit. Owner has removed all items from porch and driveway. Asking owner to provide registration for vehicle in the driveway.
2. 15726 Via Corta - Lack of General Maintenance, Landscaping and Paint - revisit. Owner came in and is working with Association in the next few months to bring residence in compliance.
3. 574 Paseo Del Rio - Lack of General Maint., Condition of front yard - Revisit. Sending owner specific details about bringing his yard into compliance.
4. 15857 Paseo Largarvista - Multiple Violations/Stored vehicle/lack of front yard maint. Referring to Code enforcement and revisit in 30 to 60 days.
5. 16033 Via Media - Lack of general Maintenenance, Ongoing construction/stored vehicle. Owner has agreed to clear up all contruction debris and has removed stored vehicle, closing.
6. 16126 Via Media - Trailer stored at front of residence/parked on lawn. Removed, Closing.
7. 16151 Via ARRIBA - Multiple violations, stored vehicle and debris in driveway - revisit. Debris removed, Asking owner to provide registration for vehicle.
8. 15793 Via Rivera - Stored vehicle in driveway - revisit. Vehicle removed, Closing.
9. 17208 Via Alamitos - Multiple, lack of Front yard maintenance. Fining and referring to attorney and code enforcement.
10. 17497 Via Estrella - Multiple lack of front yard maint./ongoing contruction. Adminstrator to contact owner about front yard and bringing it up to code.
11. 1474 Via Coralla - Lack of general maint., caulked in garage - revisit. Tenant has removed caulking. Residence to be revisited in May for exterior paint.
12. 15844 Via Toledo - Ongoing work on cars. Owner has agreed to cease all work on cars at residence. Closing.
13. 17329 Via Chiquita - Multiple violations, Items stored in driveway/vehicles stored; Owner is doing construction. Vehicle has been removed. Asking owner to remove all debris to back of property until ready to be picked up.
14. 17384 Via Chiquita - Trailer stored in driveway. Fining, check status of code enforcement and refer to attorney.
15. 73 Via Linares - Stored vehicles in driveway. Owner to remove by 3/1/07. Will monitor and refer to attorney if not removed.
16. 15159 Via Milos - Boat and stored vehicles in driveway/debris in and around front yard, Property in a legal dispute. Monitoring and will refer back to attorney in 60 days.
17. 16177 Via Milos - Attractive Nuisance, Items/play equipment stored in front yard. Fine, refer to attorney.
18. 15768 Via Sonata - Sign at front of property for 3 months. Wrong Address, No violation closing.

6.2 Variances

1. 15996 Via Granada -- Inviting owner back in to discuss front yard fence. Tabled. Owner did not come back in.
2. 15809 Via Alamitos -- Revisit the fence issue. County has still not contacted the Administrator; item postponed.

Director Sheridan approved the Hearings and Variances as read. Director Pebelier seconds, the Motion carries unanimously.

7.0 ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

7.1 Informational Items -- Administrator announced that the San Lorenzo Unified School District is holding public meetings in the next several weeks to seek public input for the hiring of a new Superintendent. She noted that the meeting dates were on a flyer on the back table.

The Administrator said that she had met with the property owner of the north end of the Bockman Shopping center (the portion still not demolished). Mr. Chang was very resistant to clean up the graffiti and the continual blight. He said that the buildings would be demolished by May 2007. He would not give a specific date. The Administrator stated that after this meeting she emailed zoning enforcement and Supervisor Lai Bitker's office of this meeting and showed pictures of the ongoing graffiti and blight. She stated that this cannot go on until May. Supervisor Lai Bitker is now working with the Olson Company and the county and hopefully demolition should occur within the next month.

8.2 Civic Partners report -- Bieschke reported that they had spoken with Civic Partner's representative, Mike Ferraro about their recommendations. Civic still cannot report all the interested or disinterested retailers who had looked at the project. They think this is a legal issue and do not want to dissuade those retailers who had originally turned down the project, to reconsider in the future. Civic did agree to put up signage on the property stating that "retail is available" but needed permission from Bohannon.

They also stated that they would upgrade their website and post something in the local paper with new information once Albertsons closes escrow with its new buyer, SAVEMART.

Civic stated that they will work diligently for the next 15 months after escrow is closed to secure businesses in the old Mervyn's site. If they cannot secure an anchor then there will be no more than 150 extra homes built. They must however, show due diligence that they have tried to secure retail to the site. If they show diligence then they will have the option to add additional homes to the project. The Board gave Civic a list of retailers to contact.

Everything is contingent upon the close of escrow with SAVEMART and Albertsons. Once they close escrow, the board requested that SAVEMART give them an answer of where it wants to have its facility within 90 days. SAVEMART will get first priority to move to the Mervyn's square area, but if it does not respond within that time, the Board will recommend that there be no redevelopment funds for the SAVEMART project.

The Board asked Ferraro and Civic to convey to Savemart that it wants to personally invite them to the area. Director Ledesma stated that he wanted the new owner to be committed to the project and to be willing to comply with the developer in a timely fashion. The Administrator noted that the escrow will close at the end of February and after that time, SAVEMART should be given the 90 days to make a decision.

Resident Don Clowser commended Director Ledesma for his article about the project in the last newsletter.

Director Bieschke made a motion to direct the Administrator to write a letter pursuant to the conversation with Ferraro, giving the new owner, Savemart 90 days to make a decision as to whether it remains in its current location, or moves to the old Mervyn's area as the anchor tenant. And if this is not done with 90 days from close of escrow, then the Board will recommend withdraw of redevelopment funds for Savemart. Director Sherman seconds, the motion carries unanimously.

8.3 Village Square Apartments -- Tom Clements (timed Agenda 8:15 pm) -- The Administrator noted that Mr. Clements was informed last month that this item was on the agenda for the evening, but apparently forgot or chose not to be present.

Director Ledesma has written a letter on October 25, 2006 on behalf of the board regarding Clements proposal and his most recent letter in response to the Board's first meeting with him. (See Attachments C & D). Six issues were addressed in Ledesma's letter. The Administrator also noted that Clements stated in his letter that the primary reason for the project was to help fund the restoration of the Heidi house.

The six issues addressed were as follows:

Traffic Issue -- There were concerns that there was already too much traffic in this intersection that is near two (2) schools and has a high volume of pedestrian traffic. There is a grave concern about vehicles entering and exiting the Heidi house property already. It was stated that the intersection is already labeled a "F" status for level of service. This should be addressed in any letter to the Planning Commission.

Height of the Development -- Clements wanted his development to remain 25 feet at the front but over 30 ft to the rear of the property which abuts the Little League field. The Board felt that 25 feet for any two story structure was consistent for the area. They did not believe that anything higher should be approved for the project and would affect the residential housing around the area.

Historical Preservation -- Clements was resistant to paying for a study of this prior to approval of his plan by the Planning Commission, since to do a historical impact study would cost several thousand dollars. The Board felt that the Heidi house should be preserved and it history should be consistent with county guidelines for properties that are deemed historical.

Density -- Clement's letter discussed the project being 8000 sq feet on a 35,000 lot. He noted that "new homes often take up to 50% or more on a lot". The Board re-stated their belief that additional units should be built to low-density standards. This would equal out to 9 units per acre. The property only has 3/4 of an acre of space and you need to take into account the current Heidi house which will remain.

Parking issue -- The Board had suggested three (3) spaces per unit. With his new proposal of 12 units there would be 2.75 parking spaces per unit. The Board stated that with lower density this issue would be resolved.

Management of units -- The Board had suggested that an onsite manager be housed on the development. Clements has agreed to do this.

It was noted that an application has already been sent to the Planning Commission, and is scheduled to be on the agenda next month.

Director Ledesma noted that Clements needs to be more specific about the type of units he is building. He has suggested that they are apartments and also note that they are town homes. This should be clarified. Resident Kathy Martins stated that if they are townhomes that they be part of the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association. The Administrator noted that any housing/town homes that are owner occupied could be part of the Association.

Director Sheridan was concerned with the design and the architecture and how it would blend with the Heidi House. She wanted the design to be consistent with the Heidi architecture. She noted that apartment buildings would not blend with the Heidi house at all.

Resident Harry McMillan, on Via Melina, stated that 12 apartments would be more dense than was currently acceptable for the area.

Barros pointed out that Clements states that he will take care of the property, however there has been graffiti on the front sidewalk of the Heidi House for over a year.

Director Bieschke makes a motion to draft a letter from the Association responding to points in his January 25, 2007 letter. Also, to include the fact that this particular intersection is currently poorly and to add more housing would exacerbate this issue. Sheridan seconds and the motion passes unanimously.

9.0 PUBLIC COMMENT -- Resident Keith Barros noted that Ledesma was an asset to the Board and thanked him for his dedication.

10.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS -- None.

11.0 COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS

Each of the Board members acknowledged and commended outgoing Board member and President, Patrick Ledesma. The Administrator also noted that Mr. Ledesma in his tenure brought many new ideas to the Board. His work as a member and President of the Board was exceptional. His dedication and hard work has been a true asset to the San Lorenzo Community.

Director Ledesma noted that both he and his wife work across the Bay and unfortunately could not commute with two young children. He stated that he will take what he has learned working with the Community of San Lorenzo to his new home, and hopes one day to return.

The Board and Administrator also expressed their gratitude to Peggy Sheridan for her willingness to fill the vacant position as a Board member for the past six months.

12.0 ADJOURNMENT -- President Ledesma adjourned the meeting 10:21 PM.

RESPECTFULLY Submitted,

Pat Pebelier
Secretary-Treasurer

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

1.0 CALL TO ORDER -- NANCY VAN HUFFEL , ADMINISTRATOR 10:22 pm.

2.0 REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD

2.1 ELECTION OF PRESIDENT -- Director Pebelier made a motion to elect Director Wulf Bieschke as president, Director Sherman seconds, the motion carries by unanimous consent. Director Bieschke takes over the gavel as president.

2.2 Election of Vice President -- Director Peblier makes a motion to elect Director Jim Sherman as Vice President, Director Martins seconds, the motion carries by unanimous consent.

2.3 Election of Secretary-Treasurer -- Director Margaret Wright makes a motion to elect Director Pat Pebelier as Secretary/ Treasurer, Director Martins seconds the motion carries by unanimous consent.

2.4 Effective immediately, the new officers will carry out the duties as described in the Association's by-laws, including having the responsibility to review and approve all financial documents. In addition, officers are authorized signatures on all banking documents.

3.0 OTHER BUSINESS AS DIRECTED BY THE PRESIDENT

3.1 REMARKS FROM BOARD MEMBERS -- Director Pebelier thanked Ledesma and stated that he will be missed.

Director Wright thanked the membership for electing her to the board. She stated that she is looking forward to serving the community.

Director Martins thanked the membership for electing her. She said that she will need the community to be patient while she addresses the business of the community in her new capacity as a board member.

Director Sherman thanked all the residents who attended the meeting.

Director Bieschke thanked the two presidents that proceeded him in office, Kathie Ready and Patrick Ledesma.

3.2 APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES

It was noted that Director Wright would be appointed to the Unincorporated meetings as a representative for the board. Director Martins would be a new representative for the Economic Development Committee. Former board member and resident Kathie Ready was appointed to be the Board's representative on the Redevelopment Committee.

The rest of the appointments would be decided in the upcoming weeks. See attachment 1-A.

4.0 ADJOURNMENT -- President Wulf Bieschke adjourned the meeting at 10:27 pm.