The regular meeting of the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association Board of Directors was held Thursday, October 19, 2000

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 Partridge led the Board and the audience in the pledge of allegiance.

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

2.0 MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Director Sloan had corrections to minutes rgarding his Airport his Airport Committee Report and re-paving of the south runway. The minutes stated it would take 15 years to complete, but should have read that the runway was re-paved 15 years ago and should only take about two months to complete. Corrections noted. Director Spears moved to approve the minutes as amended, Director Sloan seconds the motion. The minutes are approved unanimously.

3.0 COMMENTS FRO PUBLIC AGENCIES -

3.1 Alameda County Sheriff's Department - Deputy Lind from the Alameda County Sheriff's Department gave the following crime statistics since the last Board meeting on September 21, 2000:

             Stolen Vehicles                                   8
             Recovered Stolen Vehicles                        12
             Armed Robberies (Commercial)                      1
             Auto Burglaries                                  18
             Grand Theft from Vehicles                         8
             Residential Burglaries                            2
             Graffiti                                          1

The last meeting was on Megan's Law and almost 9,000 flyers were distributed to the elementary schools. It was a disappointing turnout at the meetings, only about 26 people, but he learned a lot from the people who attended and the audience went over the CD for Megan's Law. They also let the audience learn about offenders living in their area. It was a good meeting but not a good turn out. Director Partridge said she spoke to some PTA people who were not aware of the meeting until the last minute, but were pleased with the meeting and information. At the last Sheriff's Advisory meeting, Director Partridge stated that Bobbie Hernandez, the PTA Council President, suggested information be given to her so she could distribute to all PTA's in the district. Officer Lind said they went to the school district on Usher Street and gave them 1000 flyers to distribute to each of the schools so the Principals could give them to the teachers. Director Partridge suggested making sure the PTA is involved as they can give that "extra push" by putting the information in the newsletter. Director Sherman stated that many teachers had told him that they have never received notice of these meetings.

Association Administrative Assistant, Valerie Ramsey, reported receiving calls in the office asking if we knew anything about people calling and wanting to update existing wills and living trusts because of the changes in the laws. One person had received a call from someone supposedly from the San Lorenzo Seniors wanting to come to her house and review this information. The person was concerned that the caller knew personal information about her and was insistent about coming by that night after 6:00 pm. It was suggested that those receiving calls should contact the Sheriff's department to find out what they should do. She was told not to open the door when the callers came and if they were aggressive to call 911. Deputy Lind suggested that if the Association receives any other calls to have them call him directly. He would have the person make an appointment with caller, and he would wait at the person's house to check if the caller was legitimate.

3.2 CHP - The CHP provided September Traffic /Parking statistics for as follows:
Officer Schmeck, Community Service Unit.

Type of ticket         No. of tickets for entire           No. in 
                       unincorporated area of county     San Lorenzo

Parking Tickets               184                                 18
Fix-It Tickets                206                               N/A
Moving Violations            1166                                174
Traffic Collisions            108                                 18
DUI                            94                               N/A
Vehicle Towed or impounded    111                                 15        

Officer Schmeck also thanked Jim Spears for participating on the Pedestrian Safety Task force panel which receives grant money to plan for pedestrian safety. The main roadways are Hesperian, Mission Blvd / E 14 th St., and Castro Valley Blvd. Citations are not only for pedestrians but also for drivers not giving courtesy to the pedestrians. No statistical information is available at this time, but hopefully by the next meeting he will have some results. (Areas to include Hayward area of CHP, freeways and city roads.)

Director Partridge asked about a second meeting since a previous meeting was postponed. Officer Schmeck said they have had the second meeting. Unfortunately, Jim missed the meeting through miscommunication, but at this meeting they came up with a logo and a slogan "Slow down, Look around".

Director Spears asked if there could be more motorcycle officers sitting by the fire station on Paseo Grande, to hopeftilly discourage people from driving over the overpass at high rates of speed.

3.3 Supervisor Steele - Supervisor Steele was not at the meeting. Director Dorothy Partridge gave a report of the last meeting with her. Supervisor Steele and two architects met with board members, representatives of the BDC, Theater foundation and the Heritage Society. They were shown various projects that the architects have developed. The initial response was favorable, thus the next step will be to review these projects with Bohannon and the Task Force Committee. The Administrator received information from Lou Andrade that there will be another delay with the specific plan next Task Force Meeting. The next meeting will be Wednesday November 8, 2000 at the county building. Resident Keith Barros asked if the draft of the specific plan had been mailed as promised. Due to the delay, the timeline has changed and it won't be mailed until a later date.

4.0 PUBLIC COMMENT

Scott Bohannon: Alameda County latest findings on the Lorenzo Theater proposal, prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Church/Theater. The Planning Commission will consider this matter at its next meeting on November 6, 2000, but Scott will be out of town on that date and he's not sure someone from his office will attend. Bohannon's concern in the matter is parking and his Organization will only act according to the wishes of the San Lorenzo Community.

Resident Nancy Shelvy introduced Reggie Keating from Hayward High, who was at the meeting to learn about government.

Resident Keith Barros quoted the bylaws regarding the Director elections and the security of the secret ballots and the ballot box procedures. His concern was the time between receiving the ballots, verification and putting them into sealed ballot box. He has purchased from Orchard supply two new locks for the boxes. He's willing to keep the keys in his safety deposit box if necessary. The issue is to be put on the next months board agenda for discussion.

Director Partridge assured Keith that there has not been any ballot tampering. Scott Bohannon said this process has worked for 50 years without a problem, "so if it ain't broke there's no need to fix it".

5.0 FINANCIAL REPORT -

5.1 Approval of September 2000 Expenditures - Director Spears moved to approve the September 2000 expenditures including payroll with a second by Director Pebelier. 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 have been no liens released since September 21, 2000, and currently there are 502 cases open.

Inoperable/Unlicenced vehicles in
front of side yard                                4
Recreational Vehicle in front or
side yard area                                    9
General Maintenance of Property                  12
Vehicle Parked on lawn or other unpaved area      4
Others                                            6
Total                                            35

7.0 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - See Attached (Item A).

7.1 Business Development Committee's (BDC)motion(s) - Kathie Ready read minutes from meeting on October 6, 2000 (see minutes).

Ready mentioned that there was a need for a turnout and drop off place at Grant school which was not in the minutes.

Director Partridge said the Coffee Kiosk meeting was continued to December 13 with a focus on the traffic circulation issue.

Ready asked if anyone has driven by the old KFC and noticed it has been painted and appears to be being prepared for reuse and that was not the original plan from the county. Director Partridge said that the building was to be torn down as told by the county. The new owner had to go to the county to get permits to reuse the building. The Administrator will check with the county regarding the status of the building.

8.0 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

8.1 Street Sweeping contract sweeper

The Administrator stated we have begun the weekly street sweeping using a contract sweeper which is like a big shop vac. It goes in front of the sweeper sucking up the leaves and then the sweeper goes and picks up leaves in much less time. We're asking for new signs in the Monday area so we can begin ticketing people and do a much better job in that area. Also we are changing the Via Brigani area from Monday to Friday to better serve the Monday area. This information was provided in the September/October newsletter. Resident Ann Marie Mrak noted that some dates in the newsletter were incorrect for Area B.

8.2 Lorenzo Theater

The Administrator, three board members and a number of residents went to the zoning meeting to hear the proposal that the church had to present. It was not a business proposal but just a summary of what they are going to do with no details behind it. Further, there was no financial analysis of what it would cost. The next hearing is November 6. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was presented,and the Administrator will review it and respond. Resident Nancy Shelvy asked that everyone attend the meeting, not necessarily to speak, but to show support as the church will have a big following, and we need bodies on our side of the room.

Resident Keith Barros wanted to thank Director Partridge for asking about how they are going to address the asbestos removal issue. Also he wants to take them up on their offer to open up their financial records as stated in the June meeting. Regarding the declarations Scott Bohannon mentioned, there were a number of staff recommendations for mitigation that were left out of the report when all they had to do was go back to previous applicant's conditions . Seven pages from the original report were not included in their report which didn't address the issues of inspections, the $10,000 bond needed to be posted with the county for mitigation and the insurance policy for a minimum of $1,000,000. Per Keith, Tim Steele told the people that they took his blueprints and copied them, which is a serious charge, and he was upset about that. Keith also counted the signatures on their petition, in which they claimed to have 1,000, but he noted only 35 were from people in San Lorenzo with 19 without an address and one of them being a make believe address that doesn't exist. So the church doesn't seem to have the support from the community as it claims it has.

The Administrator still has not obtained a list of AC transit bus shelters, but hopes to get them this month and put this item on the November agenda.

The following is a list of up coming community meetings:

1. The debate between Audrey Rice-Oliver and Nate Miley, Ashland Community Center on October 23, 2000. Although the Supervisor would not represent San Lorenzo, he/she will be representing other unincorporated areas.

2. The CC&R committee will meet at the community hall on Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 7:00 pm.

3. The San Lorenzo School Board debate will be at Del Rey School on Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 7:30 pm. There are six candidates running for three seats. Director Partridge introduced Barbara Sidari, who is running for the board.

4. The Business Development Committee Broker Breakfast will be on Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 8:00 am at the community hall. So far there have been 6-8 positive responses for people coming to the meeting and Rosanne Sullivan is supposed to be a great motivational speaker.

5. The Pancake breakfast will be on Sunday, November 5, 2000 and all proceeds will go to the playground.

6. A letter from James Chu, regarding the construction of bike lanes on Grant Avenue, which were supposed to be done. They put it out for a contract to bid, but received no responses. So the project will be put on hold until next year.

7. The Halloween party will be at the community hall on October 30, 2000 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm for kids 12 & under.

Director Partridge noted that there is a table set up in the back containing information on the announcement of meetings, campaign literature, and events.

9.0 OTHER BUSINESS

9.1 EBMUD Aquifer Project - EBMUD Director Frank Mellon

Frank Mellon is the Director for Ward 7 which includes San Lorenzo. Director Partridge informed Mr. Mellon that John Partridge gave a presentation on the Aquifer project at a previous board meeting. Mr. Mellon wanted to let us know of a major hearing that is taking place with the Bureau of Reclamation and East Bay MUD at the EBMUD offices regarding water supply. As it stands now, EBMUD's water supply is tapped out. EBMUD can cover as long as there is plenty of rain. In the event of a drought, and EBMUD doesn't get the American River water supply tapped as planned, there would be severe rationing not only to residences but to businesses. The amount could be as high as 65% depending on the severity of the drought. They are hoping by the end of November to have reached some kind of conclusion with the Bureau of Reclamation. There is a contract for that water and the only time they would draw water from the American River is in a wet year, and the amount would be less than one tenth of one percent of the flow. They would use the water from the Aquifer along with water from the American River during the wet years.

Mr. Mellon asked that CHP remain at the meeting because traffic would be affected by pipeline construction. He is also hoping for resident's input as to the route and where wells are to be placed.

Mike Tognolini - The purpose for the Bayside Groundwater project is to develop a dry year water supply. This is a drought supply project and it's early in the project development process, and there is a lot of opportunity for the public to get involved and provide their input. The benefits of this project are to reduce rationing during a drought, meet our near-ten-n ground needs, and meet the strict state and federal water quality standards.

The Aquifer is 1000 feet deep and runs from San Francisco Bay on the west to the Hayward fault on the east. The project would take treated water from EBMUD water system (the water we all drink), pump that water through the well into the aquifer, store that water until a drought. When there is a drought, the water is pumped out, treated and served to the community. Another alternative would be to let the natural recharge occur through the system.

Underground clay layers project the aquifer from shallow groundwater contamination and because of the clay, impact on there should ben the shallow ground wells people have. The pipeline would make the connection with the EBMUD system so that water could be served to the community. There are 25 potential sites for the wells, of which 7- 1 0 would be selected. The majority of the sites are west of the railroad tracks. There are three possible pipeline routes to connect to the EBMUD system: Grant to Hesperian; Grant to Washington, to Lewelling; Grant, over the creek, Wicks to Lewelling. There would be public meetings to select the preferred routes.

Construction activities for the treatment facilities would be pile driving 24 hours/7 days; well drilling 24 hours a day for 2 months; and trenching for the 30" pipeline on the chosen route.

The most important issue is public involvement, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires for a project of this magnitude that a notice of preparation be issued to make sure all of the bases are covered. This notice was issued in September 2000 (copies available), public outreach will be in the fall of 2000, a draft of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to be issued for public review in February 200 1, with certification of the EIR in May 200 1. Construction will take place for about a year, beginning July 200 1.

John Partridge commented that the project now being proposed is fundamentally different from the injection/extraction pilot project conducted in 1999-2000. Now there is another scenario in which groundwater would be dumped out of the aquifer without having previously been injected for storage.

9.2 Draft Mission Statement - Item was tabled

9.3 Board Approval of Delinquent Assessment & Foreclosure Policy for 2001 - Item was tabled.

9.4 Acceptance of Audit Report - Director Sloan moved to approve the Audit Report with a second by Director Pebelier. The motion passed unanimously.

9.5 Measure B - Pat Piras

Pat Piras, AC Transit Diretor, stated that the current Measure B 1/2 cent sales tax expires in early 2002. Money is needed to help support any means of transportation in Alameda County. Several organizations have supported Measure B. AC Transit is also working to develop a plan for bus service needs in central county.

Resident John Partridge stated that if Measure B is not passed one of the options is some of the bus lines would be eliminated with cuts throughout the AC transit system. Piras stated that the 93 line is a prime candidate for being evaluated for service needs. There will be either good service or pathetic service as a result of what happens with Measure B.

Measure A to keep libraries open and to support community policing was previously endorsed by the board.

Director Spears moved to approve and support Measure B, Director Pebelier second, 4 Ayes: Spears, Partridge, Sherman, Pebelier and 1 Nay.- Sloan.

9.6 Zoning proposal for Mobile Catering Van at Lewelling and Via Granada - Ann Marie Mrak - There is a mobile catering van operating at the comer of Lewelling and Via Granada in the parking lot of a mini-mart where people can buy liquor and hang out. They are operating near the Taco Bell and is not really needed in that area. She questioned the possible health problems, and the community need for this business. Resident Keith Barros read a letter he's sending to the zoning commissioner regarding not giving them a pen-nit. Keith also requests the board or association write a letter of non-support along with the community.

10.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS

10.1 Youth Resources Committee - The next meeting will be on Monday November 6, 2000 at 1:30. The agenda will include the results of youth commission survey, and an update on a library homework assistance program where high school students would help younger kids.

10.2 Airport Committees - No report.

10.3 Council on the Prevention of Drinking and Driving - No report.

11.0 PUBLIC COMMENT -

Resident Howard Beckman - Regarding Measures B, C, & D unconstrained growth. San Lorenzo is suffering from decades of neglect due to the outgrowing of the county and the commercial interests in the outer areas. What is needed is to educate people on growth. He recommends a Yes vote on Measure D and No on Measure C. He is also uncomfortable with the board supporting any measures in an election. Measures could be discussed, but no positions should be taken.

The Administrator stated that the CC&R committee was working to change certain parts of the CC&Rs to remove the discriminatory language and adding a table of contents making it easier to locate information. The changes will be made November/December to update by January 200 1. The Board has the authority to remove the discriminatory language and to make the CC&R's easier to read, but not to change the CC&R's. Mr. Beckman questioned why this item was brought up so late in the meeting.

12.0 COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - None.

Director Sloan moved to adjourn the meeting, Director Spears seconded the motion, the meeting is adjourned at 10:03 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jim Spears
Secretary-Treasurer

Recorded & Transcribed By: Valerie Ramsey, Admin. Assistant
Reviewed By: Nancy Van Huffel, Administrator