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Jennifer Edmister Thomas Avenue Steve Meyer Broadway Incumbent S Incumbent Aince joining the RCPC board of directors in December 2003, my primary focus has been the Rockridge Kitchen Tour, RCPC’s sole fundraiser. As the co-chair of this event, it has been my pleasure to meet both en...

Cy Gulassa, Albert Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp Newsletter Subscriptions To subscribe to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below. makes the total effective height 60 feet. ...

By Jessica Pitt

Annette Floystrup, Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp by Jessica Pitt In June, the RCPC bid farewell to Deborah Weinstein, our past board chair. Deborah joined the RCPC Board in 2002 and served many leadership roles, first as Secretary, then as Vice-Chair, next as Co-Chair, and...

By Steve Meyer

Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee News by Steve Meyer, chairman of the RCPC Traffic, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee (TPBS)

By Steve Meyer

Albertson’s closed its doors on August 1. The property is owned by Albertsons, LLC, which is in the process of selling it through Terranomics, a large commercial real estate by Steve Meyer, Chair RCPC Traffic, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee The revised Oakland Bicycle Master Plan, which includes the Broadway corridor from Highway 24 to 14th Street in downtown Oakland, proposes reducing the traffic lanes from Keith t...

By Steve Meyer

Earthquake Retrofit Planned For Rockridge BART Station by Steve Meyer, RCPC Board Member According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), there is a 62% probability of at least one earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 or greater in the next 30 years in the Bay Area. That’s why BART’s top priority is an earthquake...

By Steve Meyer

Outcome could be bicycle lanes and new traffic solutions by Steve Meyer, Chair, Rockridge Traffic, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee During a recent Rockridge Traffic, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety (TPBS) Committee meeting, members heard an update by Jason Patton, of the Oakland Pedestrian Safety Project...

...n the sides for bike lanes. ™
Better/clearer marking of crosswalks If you are interested in becoming actively involved in this project or are unable to attend the meeting but would like to remain up-to-date on the issues involved, contact Steve Meyer at 510/655-6081 or e-mail meyer770@sbcglobal.net If you are interested in becoming actively involved in this project or are unable to attend the meeting but would like to remain up to date on the issues involved, contact Steve Meyer at 510...

...these issues; join the RCPC TPBS Committee Yahoo Group. E-mail your name, address, e-mail, and phone number and your area(s) of interest to: RCPC_Traffic_Pedestrian_and_Bicycle_Safety_ Committee-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Questions? E-mail Steve Meyer at meyer770@sbcglobal.net by Steve Meyer, RCPC Board Member and Chair, TPBS Committee “T he cars on my street go way too fast.” “I risk my life every time I cross the street.” “My street seems to be used as a shortcut by morning and aftern...

Steve Meyer at 510/655-6081 or e-mail meyer770@sbcglobal.net

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from page 8 Welcome, New Rockridge News Volunteers  Other Routes Available  The Rockridge News welcomes District Captain Dennis Richardson who took over Steve Meyer’s route in March, delivering bundles to block captains along Broadway. Marge Pryle has also joined the Rockridge News volunteer family and will deliver papers to Auburn and Florio. Long-time volunteer Janet Falk, has chalked up 20 years of...

By Cy Gulassa

n all, 532 ballots were cast. The final tallies were: Ronnie Spitzer 371, Ellen Peterson 369, Danica Truchlikova 362, Margaret Wahlberg 351, Peter St. John 343, Jeff Small 342, Steve Meyer 139, Jennifer Edmister 138, Grace Park 120, Hiroko Kurihara 115, Albert Hussian 59. R

...el Whitfield, Jacque- lyn Tasch, Hiroko Kurihara, Jessica Pitt, John Potis, Greg Yoch, Jennifer Edmister, Mike Taylor, Dulcy Anderson, Ehab Bandar, Mike McDonald, Camille Reed, Adrienne d’Angelo, Kent Deverell, Robert Wiles, Stephanie Upp, Steve Meyer, Al Hussian, Gloria Bruce, Janelle Cavanagh, Ellen Peterson, Peter St. John, Jeff Small, Danica Truchlikova, Margaret Wahlberg. he 2007 RCPC board election has resulted in the seating of the 100th member of the board of directors since the...

...route, a primary issue with Triangle area residents. In addition, intersections with major streets need bicycle-actuated traffic signals. The plan will Bicycle Plan, page 12 ¬ RCPC Traffic, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety (TPBS) Committee by Steve Meyer Oakland Bicycle Master Plan Revisions Presented At the April RCPC Traffic, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety (TPBS) committee meeting, Jason Patton (Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, City of Oakland) presented specific Rockridge- related...

...void conflict of interest and legal liability, RCPC never endorsed projects, it only “opposed or not opposed” them based on C-31 zoning and community preservation and enhancement. Cy Gulassa, Albert Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp Newsletter Subscriptions The statement conflicts with the stated mission of RCPC to protect C-31 and pre- serve and enhance the community. Most importantly, it indicates that the Committee itself (not RCPC or its board) will...

...ts, away from the most at-risk commercial corridors, shouldn’t feel safe and smug – not if they value views, sunlight, non-gridlocked streets, and street parking near their homes. Cy Gulassa, Albert Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp Planners and city officials have justified case-by-case rezoning by making “best fit” calls, using as justification vague General Plan language for increased density over existing zoning limits on commercial cor-

...strup, API gains came after API % CHANGE 1999 2006 School increased Emerson Elementary 480 652 + 172 + 36 teacher salaries, updated curricula, Piedmont Ave Elem 558 735 + 177 + 32 Cy Gulassa, Albert Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp Peralta Elementary 638 799 + 161 + 25 Newsletter Subscriptions guided instruction and greater local budget Kaiser Elementary 714 855 + 141 + 20

...or chuckcheev@ sbcglobal.net. Gloria Bruce, Janelle Cavanagh, Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Annette Floystrup, Cy Gulassa, Albert Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, College Preparatory Students Excell in Scholarship Competition D Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp Newsletter Subscriptions To subscribe to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below. r. Murray Cohen of the College Prepa-

The Board— Front row, from left: Steve Meyer, Gloria Bruce, Susan Montauk, Albert Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Kent Deverell, Janelle Cavanagh. Back row: Jessica Pitt, Jen- nifer Edmister, Stephanie Upp, Annette Floystrup, Mike McDonald, Mike Taylor.

... Gloria Bruce .......................Co-Secretaries Susan Montauk ...................Treasurer Gloria Bruce, Janelle Cavanagh, Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Annette Floystrup, Cy Gulassa, Albert Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS To subscribe to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to Rockridge News

Edmister, Annette Floystrup, Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp RECENTLY? Measure Q, which passed by an over- whelming majority of 77.2% in 2004, paid for staff to open branches six days a week and evening hours, as well as after-school programs and a healthy budget for acquisitions of n...

........Chair Mike Taylor ......................... Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Susan Montauk...................Treasurer   Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Annette Floystrup, Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upp Creating an improved public space

By Andrew Swanson

Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Annette Floystrup, Cy Gulassa, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Stephanie Upps Newsletter Subscriptions For annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below. Contacting The Rockridge News...

By Cy Gulassa

Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Al Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Robert Wiles Among the many deserving to be the recipient of the first RCPC Champion Award is Don Kinkead, who helped establish and has worked over the years to maintain The Rockridge News, a voice for the Rock...

...ein...........Chair Jessica Pitt............................Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Susan Montauk...................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Al Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Robert Wiles Newsletter Subscriptions For annual subscriptions to The Rockridge News, send your check for $20, payable to Rockridge News Subscriptions, to: Rockridge News Subscriptions at the address below. Con...

By Jessica Pitt

...Election Looking for a way to help promote community projects that enhance the quality of life in Rockridge? Serving on the Rockridge Community Planning Council Board of Directors offers you the perfect opportunity. Town Hall, page 12 ¬ by Steve Meyer, Chair, RCPC Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee S Notice peeding cars… lack of crosswalks… no bicycle lanes…. Do you live on, use, or know of a street that has chronic traffic and/or pedestrian/bicycle safety issues? If so, please get...

...ein...........Chair Jessica Pitt............................Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Susan Montauk...................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Al Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Robert Wiles

By Cy Gulassa

...ein...........Chair Jessica Pitt............................Vice-Chair Adrienne DeAngelo..........Secretary Susan Montauk...................Treasurer Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Al Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Robert Wiles

... be the contact person for a number of homes on the block; every home is cov- ered. Presently, we are going door-to-door, with several goals in mind: Kent Deverell, Jennifer Edmister, Cy Gulassa, Al Hussian, Hiroko Kurihara, Mike McDonald, Steve Meyer, Mike Taylor, Stephanie Upp, Robert Wiles NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS  informing neighbors of our efforts Our theory is that by encouraging each other to prepare and by instilling a spirit

he Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC) is pleased to introduce the appointment of three new members to our 14-member board. Albert Hussian and Stephanie Upp have been appointed to serve until April 2006; Steve Meyer’s appointed term expires April 2007. Here are their statements:

...ed height is 3.5' high in the front set- back; and 2) A 4.5' high wood fence where the maximum permitted height is 3.5' in the front setback. Case Planner: Mike Rivera at 238-6417 or mrivera@oaklandnet.com. Albert Hussian Locksley Avenue I Steve Meyer Broadway As a homeowner and resident of Rockridge, my family and I have come to enjoy and appreciate all of the things that make this neighborhood truly great and unique. Currently I am coordinat-

Upper Broadway Corridor: Residents Want Safety and Streetscape Improvements Creek-to-Bay Day: Temescal Creek Cleanup Saturday, September 17, 9a.m. – noon, rain or shine Vby Steve Meyer Mitems like traffic noise and parking were discussed along with street and sidewalk improvements. Suggestions for enhanc- ing the streetscape ranged from planting additional trees to adding a center median, with or without trees, similar t...

... There is still a lot of planning and work ahead that will require the sustained par- ticipation of residents, RCPC, the City Council, Oakland’s Public Works, Traf- fic Engineering, and Police departments. To support these efforts, contact Steve Meyer (upperbroadway@sbcglobal.net or 510/655-6081). In the coming weeks, residents along the Upper Broadway cor- ridor will be going door-to-door to ask about other concerns. Also, an online Yahoo! Group has formed to facilitate communication: ...

...hearing the debates in public meetings encouraged me to join the Land Use Committee. I would like to take a more active role in the future of our area on the Board and I ask your support in helping keep our community vibrant and welcoming. Steve Meyer Broadway My interest in RCPC stems from my desire to be more active in and contribute to this great community, and to ensure that all of the many things (such as the library, fantastic restaurants, parks, diverse housing stock and architec...

...id Hatfield Michael Whitfield Jacqueline Tasch Hiroko Kurihara Jessica Pitt John Potis Greg Yoch Jennifer Edmister Mike Taylor Dulcy Anderson Ehab Bandar Mike McDonald Camille Reed Adrienne d’Angelo Kent Deverell Robert Wiles Stephanie Upp Steven Meyer Al Hussian Gloria Bruce Janelle Cavanagh Ellen Peterson Peter St. John Jeff Small RCPC Board of Directors 2015-16 Jennifer Daskal, left, Ronnie Spitzer, Stuart Flashman, Brendan Havenar- Daughton, Leonora Sea, Laura Schlichtmann, Kevin Fa...