1.1 CALL TO ORDER -- The regular meeting of the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association Board of Directors was held Thursday, March 20, 2008. President Bieschke called the meeting to order at 7:39 pm.

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

1.3 ROLL CALL -- Directors Wulf Bieschke, Mel Medeiros, Margaret Wright, Kathy Martins and Pat Pebelier were all present.

2.O MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING -- Approval of Minutes of Meeting No. 1168 , the regular board meeting on February 21, 2008, and the work session meeting No. 1169 March 13, 2008. Director Martins makes a motion to approve the minutes for the board meeting No. 1168 and work session No. 1169, Director Pebelier seconds, the motion carries unanimously.

3.0 COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC AGENCIES

3.1 CHP -- Officer Tuazon was unable to attend the meeting due to other meeting conflicts, however he left the following report:

CHP Statistics for February 2008

                                             Total for
Infraction               San Lorenzo      Unincorp. area
Collisions                       23                125
Tickets                          26              1,139
Parking Tickets                                 
Storage/Impounds                  6                 66
Reported Stolen                   1                  4
Stolen Recoveries                 2                 10
Traffic Complaints                                
Parking Complaints                                
DUI Arrests                                      
Total warnings for Castro Valley Command:                                                      

3.2 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT -- Officer Liskey reported the following statistics(see Attachment A):

Statistics for February 2008 [TO BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE]

                                      Change from
Crime                        Number   last month         Affected Streets                    

Stolen vehicles                              
Attempted Stolen Vehicles                     
Recovered Stolen Vehicles                    
Residential Burglary                          
Commercial Burglary                          
Auto Burglary                                 
Grand Theft                                  
Vandalism/graffiti                           
Robbery                                      

Deputy Liskey reported that there will be a community clean up run by Supervisor Miley, on 4/19/08, he invited all residents to participate. They will be meeting at Meek Estate at 9 am on that morning.

Director Martins noted that there are vendors selling items out in front of the Grant Elementary and Bohannon Middle school every day after school. Liskey stated that they would look into this.

3.3 Supervisor Lai-Bitker -- Staff member, Kevin Dowling, reported that the unincorporated meeting has been cancelled for next month. Dowling noted his office needs recommendations for agenda items for upcoming meetings. The April meeting will have both the alcohol ordinance and the garage conversion ordinance on its agenda.

The Administrator stated that she would like to see a standing agenda item regarding issues that are overturned by the Board of Supervisors to be discussed at an unincorporated meeting. In other words, the findings for why a decision is made.

Dowling announced that there will be a meeting on 4/2/08 at the San Lorenzo High School discussing the proposed changes of the FEMA flood control map and how it will affect San Lorenzo residents.

3.4 Zoning Enforcement Report (See Attachment B).

3.4a Presentation for Nancy Van Huffel for her 20 years of service -- The Board and Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker presented the Administrator with resolutions commending her on her 20 years of dedication and service to the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association.

3.5 Public Comment (Items Not on the Agenda)

Resident Keith Barros reported that he recently found out that Trader Joes in Castro Valley is possibly looking to open up a new store. The Board asked Kevin Dowling to check into this and report back at the next meeting.

Patricia Juarez from 1180 Bockman Rd stated that she got a letter regarding a violation and she wanted to address it before the board. She had been sited for a "blue tarp"on her car when it was really a "blue car cover" and the car is registered and working. She was also sited for her fence, which has been in disrepair for many years, however she has been out of work and just became employed recently. She noted that she did not contact the Association. The Administrator asked her to contact staff and that we would work with her on any outstanding violations.

Resident Frank Peixoto stated that the "no trucks" sign on the upper part of Grant Avenue is in the wrong place. Dowling noted that he would look into this.

Resident Kathie Ready said that the new AT&T box that was installed on Paseo Grande already has graffiti on it. She suggested that the company be fined if they do not inspect regularly for graffiti and clean up these boxes.

4.0 FINANCIAL REPORT

4.1 Approval of February 2008 Expenditures and discussion of significant variances -- The Administrator reported that there were no significant variances. Director Martins makes a motion to accept the financial report, Director Wright seconds the motion carries unanimously.

5.0 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

5.1 Informational Items -- The Administrator reported that the AT&T boxes were brought up at the Unincorporated meeting last year with recommendations that the boxes comply with design guidelines. She was informed last week the only requirement that AT&T needs to install these boxes is a county permit, however they are supposed to notify the homeowner prior to the installation.

Resident Esther Jorgenson stated that the AT&T box on Arriba was put on a concrete pad which would make it hard to landscape around it. Resident Keith Barros suggested that the board ask AT&T to come up with some type of art work that would deter graffiti on these boxes.

5.2 Report of joint San Lorenzo School and Association-joint Board Meeting -- The Administrator reported that Supervisor Lai Bitker had invited both the Association Board and the School Board to come together to discuss the issue of health for the youth in our community. She reported that the last meeting was very informative and was well received by all who attended. They are planning future meetings to continue the discussions.

6.0 OTHER BUSINESS (MOTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED)

EALI Community "Charrette" -- There is a "Community Charette" that will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Eden United Church of Christ in Hayward. This Charrette is very important and San Lorenzo residents should attend. Community members from throughout the unincorporated Alameda county are being asked to attend and come to a consensus about a vision for the future of the area.

The Administrator said that there will be 24 items on the agenda for this meeting. Among the issues is a consideration of a "Super" Municipal Advisory Councils (MACs)for the areas. Other issues considered will be related to governance, health care access, neighborhood atmosphere, beatification and safety. The Administrator reiterated that it is extremely important that residents attend. Our community needs to have a voice in this process, the more people who attend and vote on issues important to our community, the better. We need to vote for better governance issues for our area. The Administrator noted that the votes would be taken by 11 am with the meeting starting at 9 am. She stated that you can vote if you are 11 years of age or older, so she encouraged residents to bring their older children. The Administrator noted that she will be emailing the notice to everyone who has given her their email address.

President Bieschke noted that residents will be voting for the top five issues they think are important to concentrate on first. He noted that the issue of the Planning Commissioners is an important one. The majority of the members on this commission should be from the unincorporated areas that they serve. Four out of the seven members should be from the unincorporated area. There is also a suggestion for a community "manager" for the unincorporated area. This person would help coordinate governance issues.

Resident Kathie Ready said that it is important that residents who attend are informed. Residents need to be knowledgeable about the issues so they can make informed decisions about the issues presented to them.

Director Martins stated that the suggestion of "Super" MACs would further split San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland and Castro Valley. She would suggest residents take a serious look at this recommendation before approving it.

Resident Dorothy Partridge said that funds are needed for the San Lorenzo library. She reported that only 41% of the residents that are being serviced by this library are from San Lorenzo, the other 59% are from the other unincorporated areas around San Lorenzo. There are only two libraries in west Alameda County. The San Lorenzo library and the Castro Valley library. We need more funding for libraries in our area.

The Administrator asked if it was the consensus of the Board to write something up for the upcoming Association newsletter that would outline this charrette. She would also highlight the following issues: Opposition to additional MACs; increase government accountability; increase library funding for the area; consider hiring a community manager; and provide for at least four of the seven planning commissioners to be from the unincorporated area.

The Board consensus was to have the Administrator write such an article outlining the issues as stated for the upcoming newsletter.

6.2 Discussion of Sycamore trees in San Lorenzo -- President Bieschke stated that it was suggested that when a resident gets county approval to remove a front yard tree, that they be required to put in a sycamore tree as their first choice.

Resident Kathie Ready, who represents San Lorenzo on the tree committee, noted that the tree ordinance fines homeowners who take out front yard trees or cut them without permits. However, it does not require them to replant a sycamore tree. She recommended that the county require residents who remove a front yard tree and do not have power lines over their respective properties, to replant a sycamore. She requested that the board direct the Administrator to send a letter to the county arborist, Inta Brainerd, suggesting replanting of sycamores in front yards that have removed trees and do not have power lines overhead.

The consensus of the board was to direct the Administrator to draft a letter to the county arborist, encouraging residents in San Lorenzo to plant sycamores.

6.1 Draft Budget FY 2008-09 -- The Administrator handed out the draft budget to residents in attendance. She noted that there is a suggested increase in assessments for 2009 from $85.00 to $100 per year. This increase is due to the following reasons: construction and roofing costs have gone up; parking lot paving is up $2.00 per square foot; the Association is being required to upgrade its community hall kitchen to current code for a commercial kitchen. This will take over $40,000.00 to complete. All of these items will deplete our reserves. The Association income will also be affected in 2008/09 due to slow home sales and fewer transfer fees.

The Administrator stated that the draft budget will be in the March/April newsletter and she invited residents with questions, to email or call her at the Association office. See attachment C.

7.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS

7.1 Redevelopment Committee Meeting -- President Bieschke stated that the county redevelopment decided not to continue to negotiate with Civic Partners for the old Mervyns area. They are now working on using the funds for a new streetscape on the Hesperian corridor. They are suggesting underground electrical for the area and have asked Supervisor Lai-Bitker to help get PG&E on board with the project.

7.2 Library Advisory Committee Meeting -- Redevelopment has agreed to use some of its funds to start a remodel of the library. More information will come at a later date.

8.0 LIENS AND VIOLATIONS REPORTS

There have been no liens released since the last board meeting.

fEBRUARY 2008 Violation Report

Number  Violation                              No. of Letters

1/19    Inoperable Vehicles in driveway              33
2/22    Recreational veh/trailer in driveway          6
6       Lack of General Maintenance                  13
10      Lawn Height                                  12
11      Dead Trees                                    0
12      Overgrown Vegetation                          1
13      Holiday Lights                               15
14      No signs                                      0
15      Building Exterior                             3
16      Dirt Accumulation                             2
17      Attractive Nuisances                          2
18      Lean/miss fence                               1
20/7    Unpaved parking                              10
21      Working on vehicles                           1
23      Dogs/Cats more than 2                         0
24      Barking dogs                                  0
25      Prohibited animals                            1
26      Excess noise                                  1
27      No Home Business                              0
28/99   Other/ comments                              16
99      Multiple violations                          19

Total                                               136

Director Martins makes a motion to approve the Hearings and Violation report, Director Wright seconds, the motion carries unanimously.

9.0 HEARINGS AND VARIANCE ISSUES

9.1 Hearings

1. 16104 PASEO DEL CAMPO -- Multiple/Lack of Gen Maint-Owner contacted us, all violations clear except for a tire and a box that were left out front, asking owner to remove these items.
2. 16075 VIA CONEJO -- Other-comments-Owner brought in plans, closing.
3. 670 VIA MIRABEL -- Build exterior-REVISIT-Administrator to contact owner, and county zoning, revisit in 60 days.
4. 16153 VIA ALAMITOS -- Lawn height- Ask owner to landscape within 30 days recheck and fine if not complete.
5. 16105 VIA ALAMITOS -- Multiple/Lack of Gen Maint-Property clean, closing.
6. 16065 VIA ALAMITOS -- Multiple/Lack of Gen Maint-REVISIT-Car moved, ask owner to fix front window which has been cracked for over 1 month.
7. 16082 VIA ALAMITOS -- Multiple/Lack of Gen Maint-Lawn has been cut, but it is full of weeds, as owner to fix or fine.
8. 941 BOCKMAN ROAD -- Multiple/Lack of Gen Maint-Trailer has been removed, closing.
9. 955 BOCKMAN ROAD -- Inop vehicles-REVISIT-Car still stored in driveway, fine and recheck within 30 days.
10. 17281 VIA LA JOLLA -- Work on cars-Violations cleared, closing.
11. 15847 VIA CORDOBA -- Other-comments-REVISIT GATE/SLATE/CHAIN LINK-Fence/gate out of compliance with fencing, asking them to resubmit new plans.
12. 17392 VIA CHIQUITA -- Lawn height-Violations clear, closing.
13. 1742 KELLER AVENUE -- Inop vehicles- Vehicle still there. Fine owner and revisit.
14. 17340 VIA FRANCES -- Inop vehicles- Car registered and running, close out.
15. 18201 VIA ARRIBA -- Other-comments-RUNNING BUSINESS STORING VAN-Monitor property for the next 60 days to see if van is being kept in driveway and check to see if has commercial plates, refer to sheriff.
16. 18401 VIA JOSE -- General Maintenance of Property- Debris has been removed, but remind owner to mow lawn on a more regular basis.
17. 1778 VIA NATAL -- General Maintenance of Property-Re-fine and have the Administrator draft a letter to owner outlining all that must be removed.
18. 1709 VIA ESCONDIDO -- Other-comments-Owner brought plans in, closing.
19. 1851 BOCKMAN ROAD -- Dirt accumulation Ask owner to remove all violations within 30 days or will fine.
20. 1844 VIA TOYON -- Other-comments-Owner called and gave him an extension to start landscaping/fence in 60 days.
21. 16172 VIA MILOS -- LACK OF FRONT YARD MAINTENANCE-REVISIT-Fine and revisit in 30 days.
22. 1912 VIA NATAL -- Inop vehicles-Refer to code enforcement and revisit in 60 days.
23. 17027 VIA MARGARITA -- Inoperable / Unlicensed Vehicle in the front or side yard-Close all violations gone.
24. 1443 BOCKMAN RD -- Inop vehicles- Revisit in 60 days and fine.

9.2 Variances

1. 16037 Via Segundo -- Exterior paint. Approved.

2. 17361 Via Chiquita -- Front yard paving. Owner to take out 1 foot of paving to be in compliance with front yard paving requirements.

Director Martins made a motion to approve the Hearings and Variances Director Sherman seconds. The Motion carries unanimously.

10.0 PUBLIC COMMENT -- None.

11.0 COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS -- The board thanked everyone in attendance.

12.0 ADJOURNMENT -- President Bieschke adjourned the meeting 9:48 PM.

RESPECTFULLY Submitted,

Pat Pebelier
Secretary-Treasurer

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