The regular meeting of the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association Board of Directors was held Thursday, May 18, 2000, at 7:35 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 7:35 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, David Sloan and Patricia Pebelier were present.

2.0 MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

2.1 Approval of Minutes of Meeting No. 1036, Thursday April 20, 2000, - Director Sherman 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 - Terry Langdon reported that this past month the Community Policing Deputies were active in the Torch Run for Special Olympics, the "Take Your Child to Work Day" and they recently had a graduation for citizens who participated in their Citizens' Police Academy. Langdon stated that she participated in Mediation Training through Mediation Services and she now is a certified mediator. She announced that both she and Deputy Lind attended a Homes Association meeting of the Cottage Homes residents and they are currently trying to get neighborhood watch groups in that area as well as other parts of the community. She also announced the COPP Shop flea market which would be held in the old Mervyns parking lot on July 9 from 8 am to 4 pm.

Deputy Lind reported that stolen vehicles had increased 20 % from last month, recovery of stolen vehicles was up 22 %, robbery was down 60 % and auto burglaries were up 128 %. Lind stated that the deputies are trying to help residents with this increase in auto burglaries by creating neighborhood watch groups which educate people about locking their cars and not leaving items inside. Commercial burglaries were down 83 % and residential burglaries are down 50 %.

Lind stated that the Sheriffs will be hosting a family safety day this Saturday which will assist parents with car seat installation as well as include a bike safety workshop. Lind further reported that the Sheriffs recently incarcerated a problem resident on Via Anacapa and they took care of graffiti on Via Catherine.

3.2 CHP Department - Officer Schmeck, Community Services Officer, reported on the statistics for the past month. Parking tickets - 185 total were written of which 17 tickets were in San Lorenzo. There were 190 fix-it tickets written for the total Hayward area; 835 moving violations for the unincorporated county 185 were in the San Lorenzo area. There were 117 traffic collisions for the county, 20 which were in San Lorenzo; there were 90 DUI arrests for the area and there were 106 vehicles towed or impounded of which only 17 were in San Lorenzo.

Schmeck reported that there was a boat parked on Via Arroyo and Via Bolsa which was not only parked in the street but also balancing on a chair. Schmeck made several attempts to work with owner who did not respond, and the boat was towed today. He encouraged residents to call if they have problems with any vehicles or boats parked on the street.

Officer Tuazon reported that on May 6 the CHP held a bicycle rodeo at the Lorenzo Manor Elementary School. Fifty children attended and there were prices and helmets given to these participants.

Tuazon also reported on the Safety Corridor Grant that was just implemented. The department has designated major streets in the county's safety corridor. These streets are Crow Canyon, Castro Valley Blvd., Mission, and East 14th, and Hesperian Blvd. The officers plan to send special enforcement units to these sights so that the CHP will have high visibility, thus reducing the speed vehicles are traveling on these streets and further helping reduce traffic collisions.

Tuazon stated that the eight (8) officers who he reported were new to the department last month, have completed their training and as of May 6 are now out on patrol. Tuazon said that eventually there will be ten (10) officers who will be hand picked by the Sergeant based on work ethics who will be designated to community policing for the area.

3.3 Supervisor Gail Steele - Alison Lewis, chief of staff, was present for the Supervisor who was out of town. The Administrator asked Lewis to check on "roaming charges" which were specific to San Lorenzo for a resident who had complained. She gave a copy of the resident's billing statement to Lewis for the Supervisor to investigate.

4.0 PUBLIC COMMENT - There was no public comment.

5.0 FINANCIAL REPORT

5.1 Approval of April 2000 Expenditures - Director Spears moved with a second by Director Sloan, that the Board approve the expenditures for The motion was passed unanimously.

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

6.0 LIEN AND VIOLATION REPORT - The Administrator reported that there were three (3) liens released this past month. There are currently 304 cases open.

Inoperable/Unlicensed vehicle in front or side yard area   10
Recreational vehicle in front or side yard area             4
General Maintenance of property                            47
Vehicle parked on lawn or other unpaved areas               2
Others                                                      6
Total Number of Letters Sent in April 2000                 69

Resident Howard Beckman inquired about the Board's policy in allowing Christmas lights on houses all year long. Beckman asked when the Board adopted this policy and whether the decision was made at an open meeting or in a work session. The Administrator stated that this is one of the policies that needs to be reviewed by the Board. She believed that the policy only dealt with the small Christmas lights and was adopted in a work session. Beckman asked when the Board would be developing a governance handbook which would include all policies on CC&R violations and variances. The Administrator stated that this handbook would hopefully be completed by the end of the year.

7.0 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPORT

7.1 Business Development Reports - Ready reported on the following subcommittees for the BDC:

* Redevelopment - Committee member Pat Pebelier is still reviewing the EIR on the Redevelopment Plan for our area. The Board of Supervisors will hold its first hearing on redevelopment for the area at its June 8 meeting. The next Town Hall meeting for the redevelopment plan in San Lorenzo is May 22nd

* Subcommittee Targeting Problem Business Areas - It was reported that the County had contacted the owner of the Bockman Shopping Center with respect to the cargo containers and they were given another thirty (30) days to remove these containers, the date to correct this violation is May 25, 2000. There was also a report given on the county owned residence at 15800 Via Alamitos. The county is having problems securing painting and renovation bids for the residence. John Fenstermacher, county staff did state that the fence and the overgrowth of ivy would be taken care of by the end of the week.

* Reports from the Specific Plan Process - Committee member Mary Ann McMillan reported that the preliminary report on the San Lorenzo Specific Plan would be forwarded to Lou Andrade for final review and editing. It would then be presented to the San Lorenzo Village Board of Directors and then to the County Planning Commission who would make its final recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.

* Christmas in April Program - Committee member Ann Marie Mrak was disappointed with the turn out in San Lorenzo. Three (3) houses were worked on in San Lorenzo; however, as of the last BDC meeting 515100, these houses were still not complete. Members discussed what type of projects should be focused on in the future. The consensus of the committee was that Ann Marie Mrak and Harry Gin should be commended for their work on this project.

* Unfinished Business - Lisa Lo, Property Manager and Owner of the Lorenzo Manor Shopping Center, presented color samples for repainting of the Center. The sample for the roof which was presented by Lo was labeled "bright red" and was not accepted by the committee due to the fact that the Association Board had approved a "terra cotta" red for the roof. Ms. Lo then presented another color for the roof which was labeled "Colonial Red" and was much more acceptable to the BDC members present. The committee discussed at length the color for the rest of the center, including whether the Wherehouse would be painted. Steele suggested that another meeting be conducted in which KFC, Wherehouse representatives, and Lo and her architect would be present.

A motion was made by the BDC to hold an emergency meeting within the next week to discuss the paint colors for the center. Representatives from KFC, the Wherehouse would be present along with Ms. Lo, members from the BDC, the San Lorenzo Village Directors and Supervisor Steele.

A friendly amendment to this motion was made and accepted as follows: That Ms. Lo's architect/translator be invited as well as county zoning staff attend this emergency meeting.

The consensus of the BDC was to forward a letter to Ms. Lo outlining what the group had discussed and agreed upon with respect to her painting proposal and this additional meeting.

* The Committee tabled its discussion on rental properties until the next BDC meeting.

* New Business - Greg Luey, Manager of Albertson's asked the group to let him know what it liked and did not like about the store. The group discussed the need to have shelves stocked with merchandise, as well as improving the morale and accessibility of employees. Luey thanked the group for its recommendations and would take the suggestions back to his store.

* Addendum to minutes: Ready stated that the emergency meeting was held with Ms. Lo and all parties to discuss the paint colors for the center. The group along with Ms. Lo and her architect agreed on colors and Ms. Lo stated that she would also paint the Wherehouse should its management approve. Supervisor Steele would be following up with the Wherehouse management.

Director Partridge questioned whether the painting was contingent upon the Wherehouse's approval. Ready stated that there was some disagreement between what the owner's understanding of the Wherehouse's position to be and what members from the BDC who had talked with Wherehouse staff had been told. Supervisor Steele was talking with the legal department to get a clear indication as to what could or could not be done, in accordance with the lease. Director Partridge asked Lewis to have Steele contact the Association office with her progress when she is back in town.

7.2 Business Development Committees' motion(s) regarding the Lorenzo Manor Shopping Center to the Board - Director Partridge questioned whether the BDC had a recommendation, based on its emergency meeting, to approve the colors presented at this meeting for the shopping center.

Resident Barros questioned as to how the Board and the Committee could be assured that the paint agreed upon would be the paint that was used. Ready stated that Daryl Gray was present and had seen the samples and Association staff had a sample of the colors in its files with the appropriate color name, make and number.

Staff showed the Board the sample colors presented by the owner and agreed upon at the emergency BDC meeting.

Director Sloan makes a motion to accept the colors proposed by the BDCfor the Lorenzo Manor Shopping Center as discussed and agreed upon at the BDCs emergency meeting. Pebelier seconds the motion. The motion carries unanimously.

7.3 Report on Christmas in April - Mrak and Gin reported on the background of how they coordinated a neighborhood cleanup with the Christmas in April program. He said that although they were disappointed with the turn out of San Lorenzo residents, the group was able to work on three (3) houses in the area. He thanked Board member Jim Spears, BDC member Travis Thoms for assisting him at the residence he worked on at Paseo del Rio. He also recommended that the Board write a letter thanking Jim Pacheco for his participation in this event.

Mrak stated that the project went into all aspects of renovation, both inside and outside, and although she was disappointed with the volunteer turn out, she felt personally gratified by the experience.

Director Dorothy Partridge presented certificates to both Mrak and Gin from the Board commending them for their participation in the project.

Director Partridge stated that the Board also had a certificate for Tina Cheung for her work in getting youth involved with the project. Ms. Cheung could not attend the meeting and would be presented this certificate at another public meeting.

8.0 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

8.1 County Budget - Director Partridge attended the meeting and reported that there was only a 5.8 million dollar shortfall in their budget this year, which was was much less than in past years. A plan was outlined at this meeting in which the deficit could be made up by various county cutbacks within certain departments.

Director Partridge also reported that on Tuesday, June l3 at 1:30 p.m. there would be a public hearing regarding the County Service Lighting Renewal Plan. She stated that San Lorenzo will have no increase in fees through 2001. Anyone interested in attending this meeting should contact the Association office and/or he or she can review the plan which is in the Association office.

8.2 Informational Items

The Administrator stated that she had a bid from the auditor who has done the Association's audit for most of the years she has been Administrator. She asked the Board whether she should accept the current bid from Levy and Company or send out for other bids for this year's audit. It was pointed out that last year the Board sent out for other bids and there was little response. The consensus of the Board was to accept the bid from Levy and Company for the 1999/2000 audit and to agendize the item for approval at next month's meeting.

9.0 OTHER BUSINESS

9.1 Redevelopment, Comments on Plan and EIR - Director Partridge stated that she had three pages of questions which she forwarded to Eileen Dalton. Dalton announced that she had answers to each of these questions, and handed out her responses. (See Attached)

It was discussed as to whether the Implementation Plan for Redevelopment is updated or revised. Dalton stated that the plan must be updated every five (5) years and would take the projects and programs and reestablish/reiterate priorities.

It was questioned as to where the financial data would be outlined. Dalton stated that the Preliminary Report would include the financial data.

It was questioned as to how the public would compete with county agencies for funding. Dalton stated that the priorities would be established by the community through a Citizen Advisory Committee. If county improvements are not outlined in the plan they would not be eligible in the first five (5) years. Dalton stated if an amendment to the plan was suggested, the county would have to hold a public hearing on the issue.

It was discussed as to where the fiscal impact analysis would be addressed. Dalton stated that all fiscal impact analyses have been presented and will go before the Board of Supervisors in June.

It was questioned as to why the EIR projected a decrease of homes in the San Lorenzo area by 81 homes. Dalton stated that the EIR is based on the general plan for the development of the area and within San Lorenzo. Eighty-one homes are in commercially zoned areas. She stated that the plan is not indicating that those homes would change to businesses with redevelopment, but if redevelopment was built out in accordance with the general plan, 81 houses could be re-zoned to commercial.

It was questioned as to whether the Task Force recommendations had been taken into account with this redevelopment plan. Dalton stated that the Task Force recommendations were not included in the EIR because the Specific Plan is not in effect. Once a Specific Plan has been developed for the area the redevelopment plan must consider the Specific or General Plan that is in place for the area it is implementing the plan.

The Administrator questioned where the EIR or any other document presented about the redevelopment plan referenced the Citizen's Advisory Group. Dalton stated that the advisory group will be in a separate report to the Board of Supervisors. She stated that she would make this document available to the Association's Board of Directors for review. It was pointed out by a resident that the Board of Supervisors would have the final say on where the moneys would be spent and what would happen with different Supervisors. There is no guarantee that they will listen to the advisory group.

The Administrator suggested that the only way to ensure that the community has some say in the plan is to have a strong advisory group that has some clout. She stated that the Board of Directors should be represented on the committee since they are the elected body for the community. Every other redevelopment area in a city has the city council which dictates how the plan is directed and where the funds are spent.

Dalton announced that the plan would go before the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on June 8th.

9.2 Lorenzo Theater Proposal - The Administrator stated that the representative from the church called to state that he was unavailable for tonight but would be at the next meeting to discuss the church's status in purchasing the Lorenzo Theater.

Resident Keith Barros stated that he is unclear how a church would address the issue of available parking for the site and in addition he did not see how a store front church fit into the Specific Plan which is being drafted for the area. He said that the quality of business tenants will be directly affected by what goes into the Theater and he encouraged the Board of Directors to not go against the Specific Plan by approving a church for the site. He questioned whether the Board had any control over who purchased he theater. The Administrator stated that County Zoning would have to look at use permits for the application of a church at that site and any contracts for a business, church, etc. going into that site are contingent on granting of a use permit.

Resident Kathie Ready stated that she believes there will be a large group of residents in San Lorenzo who would not approve of a store front church as use for the Theater. She stated that she would hope the Board would take residents opinions into account before approving any use of the theater.

It was also questioned as to when the owner would be painting the Theater. The painting was supposed to have taken place within in the past week. Alison Lewis was unclear of the status but would have Steele look into it and get back to the Association Office.

10.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS

10.1 Youth Resources Committee - Director Partridge - Director Partridge stated that at one of the last meetings it was reported that the Summer School Program in San Lorenzo was going to be restricted to only those students who needed remedial instruction, in order to meet State requirements on promotion. The summer programs would no longer be open to other students. Partridge was asked to write to both HARD and the San Lorenzo School District on behalf of the Youth Resources Committee asking if they would collaborate on running some programs that would address the students who would no longer be eligible for Summer School. The response from the School District was that they are not in a position to implement any such program this summer and HARD stated that it already has some summer procrams in force. Partridge stated that for this summer there will be no other enrichment summer school program for those students who are not at-risk.

10.2 Airport Committee Reports - Beckman stated that a settlement in the Home Depot lawsuit has been achieved. Hayward has now agreed to a traffic study on Hesperian from Lewelling Blvd. to the San Mateo Bridge prior to the building of Home Depot in the area. This study would include the projected development in the San Lorenzo area and it must look at the functional relationship between 880 and the Hesperian corridor. Beckman reported that both the City of Hayward and the County of Alameda will need to cooperate in order to do the study.

Beckman reported that the City of Hayward finally released its Airport Master Plan. The wish list on this plan includes construction of additional hangars; a terminal to accommodate corporate jets and the planning of a new hell-pad which will be closer to San Lorenzo homes. Beckman stated that there will be an EIR done which will include the traffic study on Hesperian Blvd. Residents will have a chance to comment on the EIR.

Director Partridge asked what the timeline was for the EIR. Beckman stated that notice of the preparation of the EIR went out in early March of this year. The opportunity to comment on the original document is over. He questioned whether the Homes Association got notice of this document and the Administrator stated that she was unsure. The EIR and the traffic study should be available to review sometime in June or July.

Director Sloan reported on the Community Noise Forum meeting, for the Oakland Airport, which he attended. The EIR and the noise study was discussed and accepted. The committee won't know until June whether the report is accepted. A 10 p.m. curfew was recommended but not accepted due to FAA laws. The Airport is trying to mitigate the noise by using quieter planes. Sloan stated that Representative Pete Stark is willing to get involved with residents' concerns. The next meeting will be on June 18th.

10.3 Council on the Prevention of Drinking and Driving - Director Spears said that his group has just completed most of the programs at the high schools against drinking and driving. The group will have print outs of the new laws at the San Leandro Cherry Festival at the San Leandro Marina on June 3 and 4.

11.0 PUBLIC COMMENT

Resident Kathie Ready asked why the Bohannon-owned shopping center which was burned two months ago has had no progress in the past two (2) months. Ready also stated that she cannot see how the county could look the other way with respect to the boarded up buildings on Paseo Grande.

Resident Mary Reynolds stated that the shopping center on Bockman Road is also an eyesore and she would try to encourage the Board of Directors to push the county to enforce the neighborhood preservation ordinance. Staff to Supervisor Steele, Lewis, said that she would take back these questions to Supervisor Steele to see what can be done by the County.

12.0 COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS

Director Sloan stated that he would caution the residents in their opposition to the church moving into the theater. He would hate to see San Lorenzo being slated as a city which did not approve of churches.

Director Sherman asked Steele's staff to find out why there were no school signs from Hesperian to the end of the Bohannon School. He had contacted the county and was told that they had enough signs already in place. He would like Steele to look into this.

13.0 ADJOURNMENT - Director Partridge adjourned the meeting at 10:13 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jim Spears
Secretary-Treasurer

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