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October 9, 2023

Summary of Meeting                                                                  Attendees - 163

                                                                                                                           

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Summary of the October 9, 2023 Meeting

 

The speaker acknowledges the large attendance and expresses appreciation for everyone being present, particularly noting the number of new attendees. The speaker thanked the Cactus Cantina for hosting the meetings and Susan Wolf for promoting the group. They discuss the neighborhood group's growth and goals and outline strategies for communication, transparency, leadership, safety, and coordination. Upcoming topics of discussion include various city-related matters. The speaker encourages attendees to visit the website for more information and to share relevant information. The meeting covers a range of topics, including a housing development project presented by Anton Devco. The design, amenities, and timeline of the project are discussed, as well as the demand for rental housing. The presentation highlights the design and quality of the development. The transcript suggests finishing the presentation before addressing questions and mentions a walkability plan.  This transcript is from a community group meeting discussing a proposed project. The meeting covers topics such as the project timeline, community collaboration, security measures, the number of units, and the impact on the surrounding commercial area. Traffic concerns are addressed, with the project team acknowledging the issue and expressing efforts to improve intersections. The use of solar energy in the project is confirmed, as it is required by the California building code. The infrastructure for water, sewer, and electricity has been approved. There is no requirement for affordable housing in this project. Concerns about the view and vacancy rates are addressed, with plans to mitigate their impact. The project contributes to the required school fees and is within the fire department's jurisdiction. The lack of retail and commercial options is explained as a regional decision. The developer is not responsible for building public parks but must pay fees for the city to locate park sites. The project complies with the city's municipal code. The lack of playgrounds and facilities for children in the area is mentioned, with the developer focusing on other amenities like fitness areas, lounge areas, and a pool and spa.

 

Topics discussed

  1. Program, meetings, new (00:00:03 - 00:00:21)
    The speaker is acknowledging the large attendance and expressing appreciation for everyone being present. The speaker then asks how many people are attending their meeting for the first time and notes that there are quite a few new attendees.

  2. neighborhood group, community research, government agencies, communication, transparency, leadership, safety and security, law enforcement, disaster preparedness, ballot harvesting, voter integrity, electric transmission lines, city inspector general, budget, city advisory boards and commissions, artificial intelligence translation, city council meetings (00:00:21 - 00:14:10)
    The speaker expresses gratitude to those in attendance and provides an introduction to the group. They thank the Cactus Cantina for hosting their meetings and Susan Wolf for promoting the group in her newsletter. The speaker discusses the neighborhood group's growth and their goal of monitoring government agencies and addressing matters of concern. They outline their strategies for communication, transparency, leadership, safety, and neighborhood group coordination. The speaker mentions upcoming topics of discussion, including election practices, electric transmission lines, the city inspector general position, budget meetings, and city advisory boards and commissions. They mention the use of artificial intelligence for translating meetings and invite attendees to visit the website for more information. Finally, the speaker encourages attendees to share any relevant information they come across.

  3. police academy, tourniquet, bleeding, neighborhood group, community emergency response training (00:14:12 - 00:24:41)
    The meeting discussed various topics including a police academy class, community emergency response training, grants for neighborhood signs, a movie night, joining the Riverside Neighborhood Partnership, a change in meeting venue, a tour of water wastewater facilities, and a presentation on the Anton and Overlook development project. Attendees were encouraged to participate and ask questions.

  4. Mission Grove Plaza, residential development, housing demand, design (00:24:42 - 00:45:08)
    During the meeting, the speaker expressed gratitude to the community, Councilman Connor, and the Ruben family for their support. Anton Devco, a housing development company with over 25 years of experience, was introduced. They presented pictures of past projects and discussed their focus on building and holding onto their developments. The Ruben family's involvement and the desire to meet the community's residential needs were explained. The project will be made public in December for feedback, and a site plan was shared. The design and amenities of the proposed development were discussed. The transcript also mentioned the approval process and the need for a 5 to 2-vote override by the City Council. The timeline for the project to go before the Planning Commission and City Council in 2024 was mentioned. The transcript highlighted the unattainability of housing ownership requirements, emphasized the demand for rental housing, and mentioned the low vacancy rates of competing apartment projects in the area. The presentation focused on the design and quality of the project, showcasing the landscaping and architectural features. The transcript suggested finishing the presentation before addressing questions and included a walkability plan.

  5. Pedestrian Circulation Ways, Checkpoint Screening Process, Household Income, Property Management (00:00:00 - 00:14:11)
    No summary is available for this section of the meeting.

  6. open house, formal community group meeting, Planning Commission, City Council, project timeline, car washes, upper West plateau, style point, city plan, environmental impact report, community outreach, public hearings, questions, facts, opinions, audio system, neighborhood watch, low income, security measures, cameras, security guard, minimum number of units, product type, site plans, commercial area, traffic, fees, intersections, technology, solar incorporation (00:14:11 - 00:25:11)
    This transcript is from a formal community group meeting regarding a proposed project. The meeting includes discussions about the project timeline, community collaboration, security measures for the apartment complex, the number of units, and the impact on the surrounding commercial area. Traffic concerns are also addressed, with the project team acknowledging the issue and expressing their efforts to improve intersections. Additionally, the use of solar energy in the project is confirmed.

  7. California building code, solar, net energy zero, battery backups, infrastructure, water, sewer, electricity, beautification, restaurants, stores, residential project, upgrades, commercial retailers, affordable housing, private land sale, luxury, parking lots, vacancy rates, apartment building, freeway, schools, declining, school fees (00:25:11 - 00:34:24)
    The transcript discusses the California building code and how it requires buildings to be considered net energy zero, meaning they produce as much solar energy as they consume. The buildings also have battery backups to store excess solar energy. The speakers talk about the infrastructure for water, sewer, and electricity, confirming that they have obtained the necessary approvals and allocations. They also discuss the beautification of the center and efforts to attract desirable tenants. The transcript clarifies that there is no requirement for affordable housing in this particular project, as it is a private land sale. The speakers address concerns about the view and vacancy rates of the proposed apartments and explain that apartments facing the parking lot will have balconies and higher stoops to mitigate the impact. There is discussion about the decline in schools in the area, but it is clarified that the project still contributes the required school fees.

  8. schools, residential, fire station, retail, commercial, builder, parks, children, playground, compliance (00:34:25 - 00:44:18)
    The transcript includes discussions about the opening of schools and the percentage of children living in three-bedroom homes. The school district has conducted its own analysis based on the unit mix and the number of apartments. The fire department has confirmed that the building is within their wheelhouse and does not require any additional measures. The lack of retail and commercial options in the area is addressed, with the developer stating that the decision to build residential properties was made by regional properties. The developer is not responsible for building public parks but is required to pay fees for the city to locate park sites. The project design complies with the city's municipal code. There are discussions about the lack of playgrounds and facilities for children in the area. The developer mentions including fitness areas, lounge areas, and a pool and spa, but not a dedicated playground with play equipment.

 

 

Potential actions

  • Collect email addresses and contact information from attendees to ensure effective communication.

  • Plan the next meeting in November to discuss the results of the fact-finding inquiry and gather more information. [1][2][3]

  • Coordinate with other neighborhood groups to facilitate citywide influence and gather support for petitions. [4][5][6]

  • Research and recommend improvements for government communication, transparency, accountability, safety, and security. [7][8]

  • Attend city budget meetings and encourage group members to apply for city advisory boards and commissions. [9][10][11]

  • Organize a private class on using tourniquets for the neighborhood group. [12][13]

  • Sign up for the community emergency response training in November. [14][15][16]

  • Apply for grants to obtain bigger and better signs for the neighborhood. [17][18][19]

  • Coordinate a night at the movies with the city providing the necessary equipment. [20]

  • Consider joining the Riverside Neighborhood Partnership and collaborate with the city on community-related matters. [21][22]

  • The project will be made available to the public in December for feedback and comments. [23][24]

  • Gather and consider feedback and comments from the community on the project. [25][26][27]

  • Address any concerns or suggestions raised by the public regarding the project. [28][29]

  • Maintain the focus on long-term ownership and commitment to high-quality design and architecture. [30][31][32]

  • Follow the City Council override program for the project's approval, requiring a 52-vote instead of a 43-vote. [33]

  • Conduct advanced criminal screening and credit checks for potential residents. [1][2]

  • Finalize rental rates based on market performance. [3]

  • Utilize Greystar as the property management company for the project. [4][5]

  • Consider office, management, sales, construction, food service, and supply chain workers as potential residents. [6][7][8]

  • Implement transportation improvements, including lengthening turn lanes, optimizing traffic signal timing, and adding bike stalls. [9][10][11]

  • Conduct a full environmental impact report to analyze all impacts of the project. [12]

  • Continue community outreach and hold public hearings. [13]

  • Implement security measures such as controlled access, cameras, and security systems for the apartment complex. [14]

  • Monitor traffic concerns and work with the city to improve intersections and technology. [15][16]

  • Incorporate solar energy into the project as required.

  • Obtain a will serve letter from Western Municipal Water District to ensure water allocation for the building. [17]

  • Verify sewer infrastructure capacity and trace sewer connection to the treatment plant on Acorn Street. [18]

  • Confirm electrical infrastructure capacity and ensure compatibility with the project's energy generation. [19][20]

  • Collaborate with Michelle Rub, the owner of the Mission Grove Center, to upgrade and attract desired commercial retailers to the area. [21][22]

  • Clarify that the project does not require any affordable housing aspect due to it being a private land sale. [23][24][25]

  • Determine the expected opening date and communicate it to the representative. [26]

  • Collaborate with the school district to understand the percentage of children who may be living in the residential complex. [27][28][29]

  • Pay fees to the school district for any necessary upgrades or expansions related to the project. [30][31]

  • Ensure that the building has adequate fire mitigation measures, such as fully sprinklered buildings. [32][33]

  • Pay attention to retail and commercial development in the area to address concerns about limited shopping and dining options. [34][35][36]

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