CTRA Board of Directors Meeting 12/03/04

Meeting called to order at 2:45 pm by President Kathy Durham. In attendance: Alexandra McFarland, Kathy Durham, Erika Enos, Paul Garrett, Paula Sandas, Betsy Friebel, Holly Welstein, Margaret Miller, Chuck Matheson.

Minutes from the 11/05/04 meeting were accepted.

BOARD PRIORITIES/MAJOR DISCUSSION ITEMS

Neighborhood Traffic Calming Trial: The CTTCT was approved unanimously by Palo Alto City Council on November 11. Implementation will take place in 2005. In February or March the city will measure traffic volumes and speeds to use as a baseline for assessment later. Also in early 2005, bids will go out for the actual construction of speed tables and traffic circles. Construction will likely begin in April or May.

Branch Library Closures: Paula briefed the board on two meetings of branch library supporters that took place in November. The Library Advisory Commission will discuss the Library Director's plan on December 8. The City Council is scheduled to consider on December 13 the City Manager's recommendation that College Terrace and Downtown branches be closed. Paula is coordinating efforts to inform and motivate residents to write letters and attend meetings.

Stanford Munger Graduate Residence Proposal: Kathy explained the current plan proposed by Stanford to build large new dormitories on land near the law school. There is some potential for increased traffic from this part of campus to affect College Terrace streets via Bowdoin St. Alexandra has arranged a meeting on December 9 at 5:30 pm on campus, which CTRA board members will attend to learn more.

OFFICERS' REPORTS

Treasurer: Chuck reported (for Donna) that in the third quarter CTRA has received $155.00 in donations. The current bank balance is $4774.84. Paula will meet with Donna and Chuck to finish the transition from last year's treasurer which was disrupted when the elected treasurer resigned early in her term and Donna was tapped to replace her.

President: Kathy reminded the board that bylaws require us to appoint a Nominating Committee Chairman at our next meeting. Three officers (Holly, Paul and Margaret) are planning to step down from their positions at the end of their terms. Holly will be the board liaison to the Nominating Committee and will be responsible for finding residents willing to serve on it.

Government/Stanford Observers: Erika briefly summarized the Zoning Ordinance Update outreach meeting held on November 16 at Escondido School. After discussion, the board agreed that we would not take a position on the proposed changes but will continue to keep residents informed as the process continues into 2005.

Alexandra confirmed that Peggy has retired from JJ&F Market. She has relocated to southern California, but Pria Graves spoke with her and she has informally agreed to come back for a CTRA sponsored event next spring at which she will be honored.

Alexandra has tentatively scheduled a January 12 meeting for the Parking Permit Program Task Force. She, John Ciccarelli and Kathy will attend and present options to attendees. She then plans to organize a survey of residents living northwest of College Ave. which will guide the PPPTF on next steps.

Paul noted that the Mayfield agreement is still in discussion. He expects that a formal agreement will be announced very soon.

NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be Friday, January 14 at 2:30 pm at Kathy's home.

Respectfully submitted by Holly Welstein, Secretary.