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John Gussman, board member for the past two years, Rockridge News block captain, member of the RCPC Legal Advisory Committee, and Zon- ing Committee Co-chair has been indis- pensible.

Special thanks to John Gussman, and to Jennifer Vetter and Bernie Baltaxe whose 10th Anniversary articles were freely sampled for this article.

By Stuart Flashman

Correction: Annette Floystrup was the author and John Gussman and others also contributed to the article “College Avenue Owners May form New District; Area Impact Unknown,” which appeared in the October 2007 Rockridge News. The byline was inadvertently omitted. Pre-publication review and comment were...

RCPC Chair Barbara Anderson and Boardmember John Gussman are leaving the Board effective with the election of the 1990 Board of Directors. They will be missed.

RCPC representative John Gussman spoke with the group Saturday, July 8, to discuss the status of the Dreyer’s project and implications the project has for the traffic situation in this residential neigh- borhood.

By Annalee Allen

RCPC representatives John Gussman and Annalee Allen will be looking for feedback on such issues as what is the appropriate role of the property owner in historic property designations? Should owner consent be required? Should ten- ants and neighbors also be notified? To wh...

By John Gussman

March Primary Election’s Ballot Measures by John Gussman Rockridge News: District Captain Route is Open by Susan Montauk

By John Gussman

ROCKRIDGE BRANCH LIBRARY 5366 College Avenue at Manila | 597-5017 Library program details/hours: Calendar, page 15 by John Gussman This month, RCPC marks 30 years as an incorporated nonprofit, public benefit organization. The early history of RCPC goes back even further, to 1971, when a coalition of north Oakland neighborhood groups first came together under the name ...

By John Gussman

NCPC Panel: OPD officers and a Neighborhood Watch representa- tive discuss crime in Rockridge by John Gussman D Temescal /Telegraph Business Improve- ment District, and over 1,000 concerned Temescal residents.” uring late March, many Rockridge and Temescal residents were sur- prised to receive, in the mail, an elaborate color brochure announcing a...

By John Gussman

by John Gussman, Friends of the Rockridge Library Fbeen to fund and assist with the repair, refinishing, and replacement of key library furnishings. FORL was active in this area during 2006 — for example, replacing the library’s large comfortable armchair...

By John Gussman

Ex uno plura A Sampling of Earl Grey by John Gussman

By John Gussman

Peaberry’s, Politics & Tea Earl Grey in the Ascendant by John Gussman

By John Gussman

displays a bergamot in the tasting room. PHOTO: JOHN GUSSMAN Earl Grey tea is traditionally prepared by placing a quantity of tea leaves in a large blender or drum, squirting oil of bergamot into the drum, and rotating the drum so that the oil mixes with the leaves. The tea then sits for some days, ...

By John Gussman

by John Gussman, Friends of the Rockridge Library T 55,000 articles (spread across 60 volumes) covering the lives of people who played important parts in the history and culture of the British Isles, the United States and Canada. The new edition is the fr...

By John Gussman

RCPC Bylaw Amendments Approved at July Meeting by John Gussman A

By John Gussman

by John Gussman, Co-Chair, RCPC Zoning Committee

John Gussman (655-8817) Brooke Levin (653-7522)

By John Steuart

...tee was established to discuss election pro- cedures and to suggest other changes. The following Neighbors volunteered for the committee: John Steuart, Chair; Nina Robinson; Ronnie Polonsky; Kathy Herman; Bob Macklin; Enrico Reguzzoni; and John Gussman. The committeepresented recommendations for changes to the board at its October meeting (see adjacent article). The board approved the recommendations, and they will be submitted to the gen- eral membership at the October 25th meeting.

...urs vodka — nowadays, always Tito’s — over the ginger pulp and allows it to sit. Then the infusion is strained to remove any remnants of ginger pulp. At the end of the process, lime juice and unflavored syrup are stirred in. — Submitted by John Gussman Send your favorite bite or beverage in Rockridge to editor@rockridge.org. Expanding the Fabric of Community by Anna Marks Finteract with our customers and be an integral part of the community was incredibly exciting. It wasn’t just about s...

By Stuart Flashman

...ld also like to thank the board members who volunteered to help run the election: Elections officer Stuart Flashman, board members Ronnie Spitzer, Ken Rich, Andrew Charman and Zach Unger, retiring board chair Leonora Sea, and legal advisor John Gussman. n LAST CALL FOR KITCHENS Rockridge Wants to

“Ray was a very important person at a key time for Rockridge,” RCPC attorney John Gussman says. “In the early ’80s, it was Ray who took charge of RCPC, which was far from robust, and kept it going.” Perman was on the board of directors for 10 years, president for two terms, and took the lead in establishing nonprofit, tax-exemp...

...k Brown Ray Perman Nina Robinson Richard W. Smith (*) Barbara Anderson Don Kinkead Bonneau Dickson Annette Floystrup (*) Sue Parker Bill Chung Mark Aaronson Nancy Dutcher Barry Epstein Peter Goldsmith Eddie Zeidan Marc Beyeler Brooke Levin John Gussman Kerry O’Banion

...rades on upper Broadway to serve Lake Temescal and new bicycle lanes to the lake and North Oakland Sports Complex. In spring 2016, contractors will break ground on pedestrian crossing enhancements at Broadway and Lawton, Rockridge resident John Gussman is legal advisor to the RCPC board of directors. In Rockridge since 1997 Here’s to good Health Yes we do offer: Health Insurance    
 
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Chair Emeritus, Stuart Flashman. The board also chose John Gussman, the board’s legal advisor, as RCPC historian. Two long-serving members left the board as their terms ended. Jon Gabel finished his second term and opted not to run for re-election. Annette Floystrup, after three terms on the board, was te...

son, Annette Floystrup, Sue Parker, Bill Chung, Mark Aaronson, Nancy Dutcher, Barry Epstein, Peter Goldsmith, Eddie Zeidan, Marc Beyeler, Brooke Levin, John Gussman, Kerry O’Banion, Elizabeth Allen, Steve Belcher, Glen Jarvis, Michael Peltz, Jean Astrinsky, Bill Manley, Andrea Walhof, Lisa Curet, Alisa Metzner, Shelley To subscribe to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to Rockridge N...

$25.95 (hardcover), $17.95 (paperback) Reviewed by John Gussman B These are but two of the many proposed city-wide changes for the Bicycle Master Plan presented April 18 to the Oakland City Planning Commission for public com- ment and Draft EIR review. Jason Patton expects the final plan to go back to ...

...nerations” of librar- ians: Jean Langmuir, who was head librarian when the branch was still in the Jucy’s building; Gail Weimann, head librarian from the trailer years and early days at the new library; current Branch manager, Pat Lichter, John Gussman dispenses sparkling cider at the Library celebration. PHOTO: ANNETTE FLOYSTRUP Library Celebration, page 4 ¬ Nancy Dutcher Honored for Library Project Leadership by Annette Floystrup, RCPC Boardmember

...a chance to hear how OPD is coping and how you can create a safer environ- ment at home and on the street. Other Land Use Committee Notes and Reports: Page 6 Rockridge Library’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Features ‘Writers on Reading’ by John Gussman, Friends of the Rockridge Library Lt. Jim Meeks, recently appointed Oakland Police Department North Oakland Commander. Photo: Susan Montauk Lieutenant Meeks was born and

...fle between Alcatraz and Broadway. (For a long time, after Leaven & Earth closed, I kept a supply of Sliquors in the freezer. The taste of one, when thawed, did as much as any madeleine cake to send a person à la recherche du temps perdu.) John Gussman The Rockridge News welcomes letters to the editor. Include your name, address and a phone number for verification. Only your name will appear with your letter. Letters may be edited for clarity and brevity. There are many in the community ...

... with a group of 25 volunteers at  THREAT TO TREES, PAGE 10 NCPC Elections, Truancy Are Top Town Hall Meeting Topics Elected to two-year terms to the Rock- ridge Library Board: Marilyn Citron, David Hatfield, Kevin Flynn, Jennifer Vetter, John Gussman, Jim Good, Abby Pollack, Ashley Hawn, Penelope Wong, Nancy Miller, and Kristine Carraway. by Susan Montauk Hnew NCPC officers for the positions of

... our branch still needs your help. FORL’s funding provides books, periodicals and programs that would not otherwise be available. You make the difference. LEGAL: the FORL board is currently amending its bylaws through our pro bono attorney John Gussman. Proposed changes include an increase in the number of board members. 426 51ST STREET Proposal: To construct a 193 square foot one- story addition to a 1,783 square foot single family dwelling and to merge two parcels under common ownershi...

...t let the approval stand and continued to accept zoning applications for the same project. Months later, after two zoning variances had been approved by the Planning Commission on appeal, the appli- cant finally filed for a tree permit. by John Gussman, RCPC Legal Adviser Afeet of proposed development activity. If the project will involve the removal of any such protected tree (including cutting, girdling, or other specified actions which might destroy the tree), or if any such tree is l...

...BRARY Nancy Dutcher 653-6018 Andy Young 653-7686 RASP Shelley Poticha 655-7463 Andréa Walhof 420-1593 ROcKRIDGE News Don Kinkead 655-7474 SAFETY Beth Allen 652-3965 TRAFFIC Open David Reinke 653-5312 Zoninc/DeEsiGN __ Bill Dutcher 653-6018 John Gussman 655-8817 Andréa Walhof 420-1593

...floor in the C- 31 zone. The zoning requires a use permit approved by the Planning Commission for non-retail uses along C-31 frontage. The application is being reviewed by the Zoning/Design Review Committee. Comments can be made by calling John Gussman at 655-8817 or Billi Dutcher at 653-6018. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 17, 1990, at 6:30 p.m., Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Avenue. Mail written comments to: City Planning Department, 421 14th Seree...

...isa Metzner 652-6620 Barbara Anderson 655-3499 Nancy Dutcher 653-6018 Andy Young 653-7686 Shelley Poticha 655-7463 Andréa Walhof 420-1593 ROCKRIDGE News Don Kinkead 655-7474 SAFETY Beth Allen 652-3965 TRAFFIC Open David Reinke Bill Dutcher John Gussman Andréa Walhof

By Shelley Poticha

If you are interested in assisting in the RCPC neighborhood review process, call John Gussman, 655-8817 or Andréa

... Parr Drew Shagrin 653-7376 Alisa Metzner 652-6620 Barbara Anderson 655-3499 Nancy Dutcher 653-6018 Andy Young 653-7686 Shelley Poticha 655-7463 Andréa Walhof 420-1593 Don Kinkead 655-7474 Beth Allen 652-3965 Open David Reinke Bill Dutcher John Gussman Andréa Walhof

| Phone: a St Oakland, CA 94618 David Reinke 653-5312 ZONING John Gussman 655-8817 | r hank you for your support! } Andréa Walhof 420-1593

...-7376 Alisa Metzner 652-6620 Barbara Anderson 655-3499 Nancy Dutcher 653-6018 Andy Young 653-7686 RASP Shelley Poticha 655-7463 Andréa Walhof 420-1593 Rocxripce News Don Kinkead 655-7474 SAfETY Beth Allen 652-3965 TRaFFic Open David Reinke John Gussman Andréa Walhof

By Gordon Laverty

...erson 655-3499 Lrprary Nancy Dutcher 653-6018 Andy Young 653-7686 RASP Shelley Poticha 655-7463 Andréa Walhof 420-1593 Rockripce News Don Kinkead 655-7474 SaFETY Beth Allen 652-3965 TRAFFIC Bill Manley 658-2419 David Reinke 653-5312 ZONING John Gussman 655-8817 Andréa Walhof 420-1593

Call 547-8070. ZONING John Gussman 655-8817

Desicn Review Glen Jarvis EARTHQUAKE Prep Drew Shagrin LIBRARY Marc Beyeler Nancy Dutcher Andréa Walhof Don Kinkead Bill Manley David Reinke John Gussman Brooke Levin

Monitors applications before the Plan- ning Commission and works with poten- tial developers to ensure that the spirit as well as the letter of our R-35 and C-31 Zoning is respected. Co-Chairs: Ms. Brooke Levin 653-7522, Mr. John Gussman 655-8817

This group of attorneys and other concerned Neighbors views judicious application of the law as a serious tool effective in advancing the interest of the community. Co-Chairs: Mssrs. Mark Aaronson 655- 5211, John Gussman_ 655-8817

David Reinke 653-5312 ZONING John Gussman 655-8817

...ll cast their ballots in February for five new members of the ten member RCPC Board of Directors. The new directors will serve a two year term, until 1992, Outgoing directors are Beth Allen, Barbara Anderson, Lisa Curet, Nancy Dutcher, and John Gussman. Directors Glen Jarvis, Don Kinkead, Brooke Levin, Bill Manley and Andréa Walhof will serve through 1991.

David Reinke 653-5312 ZONING John Gussman 655-8817

Nancy Dutcher 653-6018 RASP Andréa Walhof 420-1593 Rocxripce News Don Kinkead 655-7474 TRAFFIC Bill Manley 658-2419 David Reinke 653-5312 ZONING John Gussman 655-8817 Brooke Levin 653-7522

Nancy Dutcher 653-6018 RASP Andréa Walhof 420-1593 Rockripce News Don Kinkead 655-7474 TRaFFic Bill Manley 658-2419 David Reinke 653-5312 ZONING John Gussman 655-8817 Brooke Levin 653-7522

Nancy Dutcher 653-6018 RASP Andréa Walhof 420-1593 RockripcE News Don Kinkead 655-7474 Trarric Bill Manley 658-2419 David Reinke 653-5312 ZONING John Gussman 655-8817 Brooke Levin 653-7522

Nancy Dutcher 653-6018 RASP Andréa Walhof 420-1593 Rocxripce News Don Kinkead 655-7474 TRAFFIC Bill Manley 658-2419 David Reinke 653-5312 ZONING John Gussman 655-8817 Brooke Levin 653-7522

— Ed. Note: The above is abstracted from the in- troduction to the RCPC Comments on the Draft EIR prepared by Mr. John Gussman and Mr. Mark Aar- onson.

...l provide the blank tapes, but we need technical assistance: if you have an audio cassette recorder with remote mi- crophone, and/or a video cam recorder with tripod, the technical skills, and the time to donate on May 24th, please contact John Gussman, Chair, RCPC Dreyer’s Project Committee, 655-8817. * Carpooling and Rideshare coordinator needed: call Barbara Anderson, 655-3499.

OPEN TUESDAY- SUNDAY 11-6 PM David Remke (6539312) ZONING John Gussman (655-8817)

j : i 989 RCPC Boardmembers (from left, in back): Barbara Anderson, Glen Jarvis, Bill Manley, Don Kinkead, ({,ont) John Gussman, Beth Allen, Brooke Levin, Nancy

Six directors were re-elected to serve another term: Barbara Anderson, Nancy Dutcher, John Gussman, Don Kinkead, Brooke Levin, and Ray Perman. In addition, four new directors were elected: Beth Allen (Boyd), Steve Belcher (Locksley), Glen Jarvis (Benvenue), and Michael Peltz (Shafter). An eleventh Director remains to be appointed by the...

Mr. John Gussman Mr. Don Kinkead Ms. Brooke Levin Mr. Kerry O’Banion Mr. Ray Perman Nominations may be entered until declared closed by the

To help, or for additional information, call RCPC Boardmember John Gussman at 654-9269 (evenings).

If you can help, or for additional information, call RCPC Boardmember John Gussman at 654-9269 (evenings).

members: Marc Beyeler (464-4172) Nancy Dutcher (653-6018) Annette Floystrup (652-6794) John Gussman (654-9269) Don Kinkead (655-7474