Annual Election of Officers Tonight!

Beat Officer’s Report: Our Beat 1 Richmond Police Officers, Officer David Longacre and Sgt. Tod Opdyke, will provide us with important law enforcement information, statistics, etc., for our Marina Bay Neighborhood.

MBNC Officer Election:  Stan Anderson running for President; Ruth Zablotsky for Vice President; Bob Carr for Secretary; Pat Kiely for Treasurer.

Richmond’s No Smoking Law:  NO SMOKING in ANY multi-unit home (such as condos): Strongest smoke-free housing ordinance in the nation. What is the law? How will it be enforced? Property managers and HOA board members are encouraged to come to hear this so as to better understand what this law is about and how it will affect your community. Sgt. Christa Cappiali of RPD and Julie Waters, Tobacco Policy Manager for the American Lung Association, will be the speakers on this important topic.

DDT “Bloom” in Richmond Harbor: Where did it come from? How will it be eliminated? Should we be concerned? Lynn Scarpa, Environmental Manager, City of Richmond.

Dates for our 2012 meetings: Mar., 14, Apr., 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 (the 22nd Annual Holiday Potluck).

If you haven’t turned in your still-low yearly dues ($10), bring a check to the February meeting….dues are for calendar year 2012.

Directions if you’re driving: At the western end of Regatta Drive make a left onto Marina Way South, drive approximately 1/8 mile, at the first four-way intersection turn left onto Hall Avenue and then turn right into the parking lot to the right of the Harbor Master’s Building. Enter the large downstairs classroom from the side entrance to the building. Handicapped parking is available.

If you’re walking, just follow the Esplanade past Salute Ristorante and eventually you’ll come to the Harbor Master Building.

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Beat Officer’s Report: Our Beat 1 Officers (Officer David Longacre and Sgt. Tod Opdyke) continue to keep us posted on important law enforcement issues, crime stats, etc. in our Marina Bay Neighborhood.

Harbor Master, Steve Orosz, for the Marina: The Harbor Master is seeking Neighborhood Council review and approval of several important up and coming projects that are planned for our harbor (1. The main channel coming into the Marina will be dredged; 2. Installation of several more security cameras; 3. It is proposed that a 900 foot long “wave attenuation” unit be placed in the Marina; 4. Americas Cup boat parking…consideration is being given to providing, within Marina Bay, a mooring field for “Mega Yachts” visiting for the Americas Cup competition).

CHANGE:  Contra Costa Supervisor John Gioia: John will bring us up to date on the state of the County’s finances.

Beat Officer’s Report: Our Beat 1 Officers (Officer David Longacre and Sgt. Tod Opdyke) continue to keep us posted on important law enforcement issues, crime stats, etc. in our Marina Bay Neighborhood.

City Council Member Jeff Ritterman, Chief of Cardiology at Kaiser Richmond Medical Center, will present his Health Ambassador Program. Dr. Ritterman is highly involved in providing health care on an international basis and is active in improving health care in Richmond.

City Budget Update:  James Goins, the City’s Finance Director, will present an update on the state of the City’s finances. How will Richmond be spending its budget dollars in this tight economy?

Beat Officer’s Report: Our Beat 1 Officers (Officer David Longacre and Sgt. Tod Opdyke) continue to keep us posted on important law enforcement issues, crime stats, etc. in our Marina Bay Neighborhood. 

Redevelopment Update (including the Marina Bay Parkway Closure): Alan Wolken (Richmond Redevelopment Director) will bring us up to speed on Redevelopment Projects in Marina Bay (see our two dedicated project pages on this website for more information, history, source documents, photos, etc.).  Mr. Wolken will also introduce Jacqueline Majors, who is the Public Relations contact for the Officer Bradley A. Moody Memorial Underpass project. While she may not have all the answers right now, bring your questions regarding the underpass, Meade St. bypass, street closures or detours, etc. Ms. Majors plans to attend our monthly meetings on a regular basis as the projects get underway. 

Red Oak Victory: SOON TO SAIL!! George Cole will outline the final steps that will see the Red Oak Victory underway on the Bay. The Red Oak is the ONLY surviving ship to come from Kaiser’s Richmond Ship Yards. 

Beat Officer’s Report: Our Beat 1 Officers (Officer David Longacre and Sgt. Tod Opdyke) continue to keep us posted on important law enforcement issues, crime stats, etc. in our Marina Bay Neighborhood. 

CANCELLED!  SORRY…we’ll try to get him another time…Jim Matzorkis, Executive Director, Port of Richmond: There are only two other ports in California that handle more shipping tonnage than the Port of Richmond. In San Francisco Bay, no other port handles more bulk liquid and automobile tonnage. The Port of Richmond generates significant revenue for the City of Richmond and provides a significant number of jobs in the community. Its influence and importance is growing. Come find out about our Marina Bay neighbor, the Port of Richmond. Please go to the NEWS page on this site for an informative excerpt about our Port from a recent issue of the Wall Street Journal. 

“Be Prepared for the Big One” - Harvey Tai, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Leader for Marina Bay: Fire, medical and other emergency services will be under great pressure in the event of a regional disaster. The CERT may be the ONLY trained resource available to our community. Learn about this important Marina Bay program and how you can get involved, and get free training. 

BEAT OFFICER’S REPORT: Officer David Longacre, our new Beat 1 Cop, will provide monthly crime statistics for our neighborhood.

NOISE IN OUR MARINA BAY NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS: Terry Mollica, Homeowner and Legal Counsel for Sunset Pointe has been added to the agenda. Last summer, there were two park events in Marina Bay (at Vincent Park) that were given permits to use amplified sound and which involved numerous calls to the Richmond Police Department. The neighborhood experienced sound volumes far in excess of normal allowed levels. Mr. Mollica will present an argument that amplified sound limits in Marina Bay parks need to be better defined, and better regulated. This issue directly affects homeowners living near any of the Marina Bay parks. Come learn about Mr. Mollica’s efforts on behalf of our neighborhood vis-a-vis the Police Department and city regulations and ordinances.

REPORTS OF OUTGOING (2010) OFFICERS: Reports on behalf of the Marina Bay Neighborhood Council during 2010 will be provided by the following 2010 officers (as well as a report by the President of the MB Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District):

• Virginia Finlay, President
• Barbara Norrish, Vice President
• Ruth Zablotsky, Secretary
• Niccore Tyler, Treasurer

Note: 2011 Officers are Stan Anderson, President; Pat Kiely, Vice President; Ruth Zablotsky, Secretary; Barbara Norrish, Treasurer.

OLD AND NEW BUSINESS: Announcement of next CERT Training by Jim Mallory.

Final Design Plan Presentation for the Marina Bay Parkway/Railroad Grade Separation: Alan Wolken, Director of the Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency, will present the final design plan for the construction of the “Bradley A. Moody Memorial Underpass.” To address plans and answer questions, the following additional people will be on hand: Natalina Bernardi, BFK Engineers (Design Team Lead); David Gates, Gates and Associates (Design Team Landscape Architect); and Marcia Vallier, Vallier Design Associates (Design Team Public Outreach). For additional information and history and details from past presentations, please refer to http://www.marinabaycouncil.org/landscaping-2/related-projects/, on this site.

Election of Marina Bay Neighborhood Council Officers for 2011: The current nominees for officers of the Council for 2011 are Stan Anderson of Bayfront for President; Pat Kiely of Marina Bay Northshore Condos for Vice President; Ruth Zablotsky [incumbent] of Marina Bay Condos for Secretary; Barbara Norrish [current Vice Pres.] of Bayfront for Treasurer. Other nominations by people interested in holding these seats will also be taken from the floor prior to the election. A vote will follow (only dues paying members may vote).

Council Bylaws Revision: The Bylaws Committee is presenting a revision of the Bylaws for the MBNC. We will discuss the proposed changes and vote to adopt the new Bylaws.

 

You are cordially invited to attend the 20th Annual Marina Bay Neighborhood Council Holiday Potluck.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 7:30 p.m. at the Harbor Master’s Building, 1340 Marina Way South (see below for directions). 

Come join your neighbors in a social evening sponsored by the Marina Bay Neighborhood Council. 

The Council will provide both wine and soft drinks.

Please bring a main or side dish to share. Desserts welcome too! We look forward to seeing you there.

Beat Officer’s Report: Monthly crime statistics for our neighborhood by our neighborhood’s “Beat 1 Cop” – Officer Rick Krug.

Meet Dr. Bruce Harter, Superintendent, West Contra Costa Unified School District:  Dr. Harter will present an overview of the current state affairs of the West Contra Costa Unified School District.

Call for Volunteers:  Volunteers are needed to serve as Officers of the Neighborhood Council, to serve on the Nomination Committee for the Marina Bay Neighborhood Council election of officers in January of 2011 and for the formation of a Bylaws Review Committee. Please contact Virginia Finlay at (510) 908-5313. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  As we begin the new year, all notification regarding our monthly agendas will be made by e-mail or on this page.  If you wish to continue to receive information about our monthly meetings, please make sure that we have a current e-mail address on file by joining our group at http://groups.google.com/group/marina-bay-neighborhood-council/.  It is not an email forum; continue to use the contact form on this website to deliver any communications to us.  

Meet the Candidates for Mayor of Richmond Forum:  Meet the candidates who are running for Mayor of Richmond in the November 2^nd, 2010 election. There are three candidates campaigning for this office: Nat Bates, Mayor Gayle McLaughlin (the incumbent) and John Ziesenhenne.