MGNA Steering 11.29.23

 

​Attendees:

Jay Dyer

John Chang

Tinie Runyard

Beck Olobri

Susan Wolf

Loren Dean

Lewis Allen

Brian Kerr

John Farnsworth

Mike Vahl

Cobin Dalapp

David Dexler

Aldana Dyer

Michael McCarthy

Rolene Scott

 

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Summary:

 

The group discussed inviting various individuals to speak at future meetings, including the sheriff, local politicians, and government staff. They also discussed reaching out to someone regarding homelessness issues but had concerns about their views. The meeting covered various topics such as gardening experts, CPR classes, affordable housing, and upcoming elections. They discussed plans for live broadcasts, the need for a board election, bylaws updates, and issues with stolen signs. The group also discussed the possibility of having an annual membership fee and proposed establishing a $12 annual fee. They talked about the need for a limit on raising dues and discussed forming a subcommittee to research the impact of the proposed Kmart apartment development. The community wants something that fits and adds to the community, particularly more three-bedroom units. The group wants to strengthen its organization, connect with other neighborhood organizations, and potentially do referendums if the council does not vote based on public opinion. They also discussed communication methods, sending a letter expressing concerns to the city council, and the need for experts in real estate and data collection. The transcript ends with a question about sharing information with the property owner. The meeting primarily focused on improving community meetings, proper communication, and addressing technical issues.

 

 

Topics discussed

1. meetings, feedback, bylaws, public (00:00:00 - 00:25:20)
   In the previous meeting, the speaker discussed incorporating changes based on feedback received. They had questions about the wording in a document related to making information public and whether it should be included in the bylaws. The group discussed inviting various individuals, such as a sheriff and local politicians, to speak at future meetings. They also mentioned reaching out to someone regarding homelessness issues but expressed concerns about their views. The speaker suggested having short introductory presentations followed by a main speaker, possibly including demonstrations like a police dog demonstration. A person suggested incorporating dogs that find USB sticks and comfort dogs for disaster situations as part of a program. The person shared different experiences and programs they have been involved in, including police training and volunteering. 

2. Master Gardeners, Home Garden, Fruit trees, UC Davis (00:25:21 - 00:46:45)The meeting discussed various topics, including gardening experts, CPR classes, affordable housing, and the upcoming elections. They also discussed next year's schedule and plans requested donations for a holiday raffle, emphasized coordination, and discussed including local businesses on a website. They mentioned the need for a membership fee and recommended promoting the website in future meetings.

3. meeting, bar, buffet, technical stuff, TV, concerns, happy, job, camera, live broadcast, tape, Kmart, educational thing, RSVP, speakers, time, board, election, operational things, schedule, bylaws, meetings, signage, mailbox, communication committee, social media, website, next door account, favor, mechanism, contact, annual membership, kooks, voting rights, number, start date, fee, ratify, feedback, concern, Ds, changing (00:46:45 - 01:01:00)
   The transcript discusses various topics related to the next meeting. They mention a bar that will be moved to a different location, technical difficulties, positive feedback on the organization of the meeting, plans for live broadcasts, complaints about the length of presentations, the need for a board election, bylaws updates, discussion on how to advertise meetings, issues with stolen signs, and the need for a communications committee. They also discuss the idea of having an annual membership fee and propose a motion to establish a $12 annual fee starting on a specific date.

4. dues limit, mechanism for raising dues, charitable work, community (01:01:00 - 02:15:17)
   The transcript discusses the need for a limit on raising dues and suggests implementing a cap of 5 or 10% per year. The speaker also mentions the possibility of including mechanisms for charitable work and donations. A subcommittee is being formed to research the impact of the proposed Kmart apartment development and gather data on the market and potential issues. The community wants something that fits and adds to the community, particularly more three-bedroom units. Concerns about parking are also discussed. The group wants to strengthen its organization, connect with other neighborhood organizations, and potentially do referendums if the council does not vote based on public opinion. The group also mentions potential alternative ideas for vacant space. They discuss the importance of email communication but want to avoid spamming individuals. The group plans to send a letter expressing concerns about a project to the city council and use Nextdoor and Facebook pages to spread the agenda. They also discuss the need for experts in real estate and data collection. The transcript ends with a question about whether information will be shared with the property owner. The speaker mentions the desire for long-term recurring revenue instead of condos and the need to convince the city council and property owners. Alternatives are to be submitted during the California Environmental Quality Act process, and a subcommittee will handle research and ideas. The transcript primarily discusses improvements to community meetings such as inviting more participants, proper communication, surveys, QR codes, and Nextdoor groups. Other topics include limiting meeting durations, incentivizing attendance, introducing oneself, and addressing technical issues.

Potential Actions

• Clarify and finalize the wording on page three regarding making information public and determine whether it should be codified in the bylaws or not. [1]

• Follow up with the EMD park regarding the request to lease the garden for a dollar a year. [2]

• Extend invitations to Jessica Kari, the mayor, county supervisors, and the head of the firefighters union to speak at future meetings. [3][4][5]

• Contact the city clerk to arrange a talk about the voting process and reach out to other influential individuals in the city to discuss homelessness. [6][7]

• Discuss and establish time limits for future speakers, including a 10-minute initial speaker and potentially a 20-minute main speaker, followed by a question and answer session. [8][9][10]

• Confirm a local representative from the master gardeners organization to speak about home gardening and fruit trees. [11]

• Inquire with UCR about a representative to discuss the program mentioned by the master gardeners. [12]

• Explore organizing a CPR class for the neighborhood, including potential dates and times. [13][14]

• Invite a representative from Riverside County to explain the traffic relief plan and upcoming half-cent sales tax on the ballot. [15]

• Continue monitoring progress and legal challenges related to compliance of warehouses with the new KQMD direct source rule. [16]

• Move the bar inside with the buffet for the next meeting. [17][18]

• Plan for an election for the board and determine the schedule. [21][22][23]

• Form a communications committee to handle social media and website responsibilities.

• Create a subcommittee to conduct market research and gather data on competing apartment projects, vacancies, unit types, parking availability, and potential senior living options. [24][25][26]

• Conduct a mini feasibility study to assess the impact and feasibility of the proposed apartments. [27][28][29]

• Compile information on the history of the condos across the street and their conversion from apartments. [30][31][32]

• Prepare a comprehensive report with the gathered research and data to present to the City council. [33][34][35]

• Use the facts and data to form a strong argument against high-density development and set a precedent for future developments in the area. [36][37][38]