CTRA Board of Directors Meeting - 4/3/02

Meeting called to order at 7:45 pm. A quorum was present.

In attendance: Paul Lomio, Paul Garrett, Kathy Durham, Maritza Frankfurt, Holly Welstein, Jonathan Rabinovitz, Paula Sandas, John Ciccarelli and Alexandra McFarland.

Minutes from the 3/5/02 meeting were accepted.

The agenda was presented and approved.

OFFICERS' REPORTS:

1. President:

   Kathy (re)emphasized the overall purpose of the CTRA using the PURPOSE section as defined in the bylaws: "to enable residents to work together to maintain and enhance the quality of life in College Terrace" as a guide for the board's work this year. Main activities should "provide information and opportunities for discussion", "represent. . .interests of CT before. . . governing bodies", and/or "provide opportunities for social interaction. . . Kathy proposed one on one meetings to help orient new board members. A brief discussion of priorities for 2002-2003 included emergency preparedness.

2. Government/University Observer Troika:
   1. Paul G. reported that the 2475 Hanover demolition is proceeding rapidly. Currently digging and shoring for underground parking is ongoing. Large "No Construction Trucks on California Ave." signs seem effective. SRP Director Jean Snyder contacted Paul to ask if there have been any complaints. There have been no significant complaints so far.
   2. John reported on the upcoming baseline Traffic Count for the long-anticipated Neighborhood Traffic Study. The count will occur sometime in early May; probably one day with people counting, five days of hose counts. The details will be decided in a meeting with Joe Kott on 4/5/02. CT residents will be recruited to assist with the counts at key intersections to determine turns and cut-through traffic.

      John reported that the Residential Parking Permit issue is currently dormant but may reemerge this year. Also, a year long El Camino Real Study by Caltrans and City of PA is underway and several CTRA members are involved. Changing # of lanes, left turns, possible bike lanes and tree planting from Stanford Ave. to Page Mill would all have significant positive impact on our neighborhood.

3. Treasurer:

   Paul L.(outgoing Treasurer) reported that there are now 35 dues paying members (households) who have paid $920. The current bank balance is $4737.19; with $136 cash on hand and a $20 check to be deposited our total assets are $4893.19. The board's goal is to support ongoing activities from dues, and we are well on our way to achieving that goal. Therefore, the unused balance of our funds (approximately $ 4,000) will be applied to special neighborhood projects, to be determined by board vote following neighborhood input at a later time.

4. Communications:

   The next newsletter will be in May.

5. Social:

   The Egg Hunt/Springfest was deemed a success. Maritza reported that although the Werry Park playground is complete, there are still drainage problems. It will take about six weeks to correct these and establish grass. There is still no date for an official reopening event.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Emergency Preparedness:

   There was much discussion of how to best organize CT to respond to emergencies. Identifying residents with special expertise or needs, disseminating that information, respecting privacy and breaking down the Terrace into manageable units (blocks?) were all considered. Paul L. will start by identifying CT residents who have already received PANDA training. Barron Park's emergency plan will be investigated as a starting point. Paul L. will draft a proposal in consultation with Erika Enos and bring it to the board for discussion.

2. JJ&F Bulletin Board:

   John proposed mounting an official CTRA bulletin board outside of JJ&F as an additional communication tool. He will consult with JJ&F on the feasibility of this and if they are amenable he and Jonathan will then work on a proposal for the board to consider.

Tuesday, 5/7/02 from 7:15-9:00pm at Holly's home. Agenda items to include: discussion of board priorities for 2002-03, draft proposal to organize emergency response in College Terrace, next steps on bulletin board.

Respectfully submitted by Holly Welstein, Secretary, CTRA

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