Community Advisory Board
Minutes
August 11, 2004
Members Present: Dan Galvin, Eugene Mijares, David Johnson, Paul McKairnes, Trey Dunia, Steve Miksis, Mike Arendt, Alan Milner, Caroline Banuelos, Amy Bolten, Monica Baldenegro, Mike Behler, Nancy Wang, Sally Mullen, Donna Zapata, Sam Rosales
Excused Absent: Ai-Chu Wu, Benita Kimball, Paul Donaldson
Unexcused: Nick Caston
Personal Appearances: Jerry Kelly, a resident on Glen Street, spoke saying he saw the information in the newspaper and wanted to see what CAB was about. He did not have any specific issues that he wanted the group to address.
Minutes: The minutes for July 28th were approved as mailed.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
After some discussion, the CAB formed a subcommittee consisting of Amy, Sally, Paul M, Mike A, Dan, and Caroline to develop an Outreach Plan for the CIP. After a brief discussion regarding the Strategic Plan, the subcommittee will also look at the Strategic Plan and the CAB involvement in its development.
AREA REPORTS
CORE: Sally reported their area committee met and feels the highest priority is developing ways for CORE residents to come together. There are two high priority areas of concern: illegal structures and traffic. The CORE area representatives thought these were probably common amongst most of the areas.
NW: Steve reported the NW is interested in canvassing their neighborhood door to door. They feel it is important for everyone to ask the same type of questions although the approach in each area might be different.
MEETING TIMES
After some discussion the group agreed to go to a once a month meeting schedule. They will meet on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Area groups or subcommittee meetings might take place on the 2nd Wednesday or at a time that is more convenient to the members.
NEXT MEETINGS:
August 25: Subcommittee to develop outreach plan.
Sept. 8: Area subcommittee are encouraged to meet to discuss what the subcommittee develops.
Sept. 22: Full CAB meeting
It was suggested that Annette could help facilitate the subcommittee meeting and help design the process for outreach. David expressed a concern about getting something going so that we can point to something that the CAB has done.
NEW BUSINESS
David asked what, if any, role the CAB would have in the Sales Tax Measure. He feels that the CAB could help with public education.
ACTION: Pat will pass the information on and provide the CAB with information as it is available. She also stated that the City could come and give the presentation and then discuss what role, if any, the CAB would like to have.
Paul M. distributed a list of projects that are in the works for the Southwest area.
Donna suggested that the letter to the editor be translated and sent to La Voz
ACTION: Pat will have it translated and sent to La Voz.
Pat shared that the CAB is invited to review the implementation plan for the Sales Tax Measure. The members decided the best way would be for staff to email the plan out to everyone and those that had comments could do so directly through email. The plan will be going to City Council on September 21.
Chairman Galvin acknowledged another member of the public who arrived late. Eugene Mijares requested that the individual be allowed to address the Board. Paul Gosawara (sp), Sebastopol shared his plan to improve the quality of life around primarily environmental issues including; wastewater, mass transit, water pollution and growth.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.