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College-Glen News

Volume 11, Issue 2 April-June 2005

The Sacramento County Committee on School District Organization is conducting public hearings regarding the process by which the Sacramento City Unified School Board members are elected. The Association sees this as an important issue for all residents though an especially critical one for young families. The current “at large” election process has resulted in a significant imbalance in community representation. Prior to the last school board election five of the seven District Board Members lived in the 95831 zip code area.

What does this mean for the College Glen area? If we have a concern regarding our children and public schools, there is no guarantee that we will find a board member familiar with College Glen and willing to represent us! We must deliver our concern to board members who are already busy representing their neighborhood children. Where is our voice? Why should those living in 95831 be making decisions for your children?

In recent years a growing number of parents in the College Glen area, disappointed with the state of their public school options and having no one to represent them, have instead sent their children to one of a number of local, private schools. That option, while it provides our community with quality educational opportunities within reasonable distance from our homes, is costing parents $6,000 to $10,000 a year. This is not a realistic choice for everyone. The Association Board believes that College Glen and Sacramento should have quality, public education programs that compete with the private opportunities. To achieve this, we

Concern has been raised regarding two pending developments in the College Greens Shopping Center. The first is a bingo parlor to be located in the strip mall between Social Security and Pop’s Pizza. The applicant organization is the River City Regiment, a drum and bugle corps. The operator lists a northern Sacramento County address. The second is some sort of a gambling oriented facility in the restaurant across from Hollywood Video. Details are limited as we go to press. If you have questions or would like additional information, please call Councilmember McCarty’s office at 808-7006.

Help Guarantee Equal Representation on the School Board

Saturday, April 9, 200510:00 am

Hiram Johnson High School Cafeteria6879 14th Avenue

Wednesday, May 11, 20056:30 pm

Rosemont High School Cafeteria9594 Kiefer Boulevard

MEETING DATES

Gambling Comes to College Greens

each must be involved in the process and see that the needs of the children in our community are met. This is vital to the health of the College Glen community and our children whether you are looking at a private or public school option.

The first step is for all parents of young children in College Greens and Glenbrook to attend the County meetings on District Elections. Attend one of the County meetings to show your support for election by trustee areas and insure our community has representation on the school board. Demand local representation through trustee area elections over the current at large process. Help to guarantee that the children of Sacramento will always have equal representation no matter where they live!

E-waste and Tire Amnesty DaySaturday, April 16, 2005

8:30 am - 2:00 pmFREE DISPOSAL FOR UP TO:

4 tiresAND

2 computer monitors or TVsPer vehicle deposit

Sacramento Recycling & Transfer Station

8491 Fruitridge RoadAcross from Depot Park

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New Principal for Christian BrothersBy Steven Barsanti

This year the St. Francis High School swim team has found its home base at the College Greens Swim and Racquet Club. The Club serves as the practice facility for the 110 Troubadour swimmers on the 2005 team. Swimming at St. Francis is a non-cut sport. Commitment to the practice schedule being the only criterion for participation, a wide range of abilities is represented, from national level swimmers to beginners. Fifteen SFHS swimmers compete on outside teams year round, and approximately 60 swim on teams during the summer, including several for College Greens.

The St. Francis swim team was not alone in its need to find a “home away from home.” Although St. Francis included a new gymnasium in its recent campus expansion, the construction resulted in a reduction of the school’s outdoor athletic facilities. An Aquatic Center, tennis courts, and athletic fields for soccer, softball, lacrosse and track and field are in the long-range plan. Meanwhile, many of the spring sports teams conduct practices and competitions on off-campus sites including Kit Carson Middle

School, Larchmont Park and Mather Sports Complex for soccer; Glenbrook Park for lacrosse; Howe Park for JV softball; and Jesuit High School and CSUS for track and field. Diving practice takes place at the coach’s home diving pool and most local swim meets are held at Jesuit High School. St. Francis athletes and coaches are demonstrating their flexibility. One thing is certain this spring; you’ll find St. Francis Troubadours all over town!

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Raymond John Burnell as Principal of Christian Brothers High School effective July 1, 2005.

Mr. Burnell comes to Christian Brothers with eighteen years experience in Catholic education. He has served the Sacramento Catholic community as Principal of Sacred Heart School since 2001. He has also served as principal of two other Catholic schools in the Diocese of Monterey. From 1996-99, he served as Assistant Secretary of Education for Catholic Schools and Parental Rights Advocacy for the United States Catholic Conference in Washington D.C. In the late 1980’s he taught three years at Palma Catholic High School in Salinas, California.

Mr. Burnell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Arizona State University. He has also earned a Master of Education degree with an emphasis in Catholic Educational Leadership from the University of San Francisco. In addition to these academic credentials, Mr. Burnell is a Master Catechist with an emphasis in social justice.

In the coming months, efforts will be made to provide opportunities for Mr. Burnell to get to know the Christian Brothers High School community. His foremost professional obligation will be to the Sacred Heart School community for the remainder of the current school year.

Mr. Burnell is a native of Tempe, Arizona. He and his wife, Bonnie, have one son, Benjamin.

St. Francis Spring Sports By Ingrid Niles

VAPACs’ effort to create a new heart for arts education in Sacramento has taken a giant step forward with a newly forged partnership with the Mandarins. Over the past two years VAPAC and the Mandarins, proud owners of seven DCI Division III championship trophies and half-time entertainment at Arco Arena during last years NBA Playoffs, have been building strong ties based on a similar vision for excellence in academics, arts education, and personal achievement. Next year, plans have been laid to make VAPAC the official home of the Mandarins. Partnering with VAPAC not only provides the Mandarins with a home but also with an excellent pipeline for training and recruiting the next generation of world class drum and bugle corps musicians. Currently, many VAPAC students and graduates participate in the Mandarins. In part this is due to the expert tutelage from VAPAC’s exceptional marching band instructor, Brian Aguilar, who instructs for both the Mandarins and California State University Sacramento’s Marching Band and led VAPAC’s drum line to become Northern California Division Champions in 2003-2004.

VAPAC is enrolling for the 2004-05 school year. University bound students interested in a dynamic academic-arts education are encouraged to visit VAPAC each Friday at 3:30 for interviews and informational tours; as well as, attend one of the many end of the year performances and events such as the Spring Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, playing April 29, 30, and May 1, 6, 7, 8.

VAPAC is located on the corner of Fruitridge and Florin-Perkins. For additional information and schedule of events please contact the VAPAC office at (916) 382-6040. CFO, Visual and Performing Arts Charter School http://www.vapac.org.

VAPAC Partners with the MandarinsBy Arbatel de la Cuesta

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Loretto High School won its first-ever section basketball championship on Saturday, March 5th at ARCO ARENA! The 10th-seeded Loretto Lions defeated number four Hilmar, 45-35. Led by forwards Nikki Kirkland and Kaitlyn Sparks, Loretto hit 20 of 24 free throws (88%). Kit Coyle won the Sportsmanship Award. Loretto moved onto the Nor-Cal playoffs but were defeated by Notre Dame, Salinas. Big congratulations to coach Jeff Hart and team: Christine Ballard, Kit Coyle, Maddie Denne, Caitlin Hallerman, Danielle Harmon, Carolyn Henderson, Elena Katnik, Nikki Kirkland‚ Natassia Kozlowski, Lisa Nelson, Andrea Norton‚ Laura Norton, Allison Robbins, Erin Robbins, Kaitlyn Sparks.

To add to the successes, Loretto’s Athletic Director, Mr. Brian Seymour, has been selected as the Athletic Director of the Year by the Sac-Joaquin Section of the California Interscholastic Federation. The Sac-Joaquin section contains more than 150 schools in 20 leagues. Mr. Seymour is recognized by his peers for his commitment to Loretto and the community. He has served as Loretto’s Athletic Director since 1991. In that time, Loretto’s sports performance has gone from ordinary to extraordinary. Well over half the students in the school participate in at least one after-school sport during the year. Loretto teams regularly participate in league playoffs, competing in some very tough company and holding their own among schools many times bigger. This fall Loretto’s volleyball team finished second in the Division IV Section Championships, the golf team won its second successive Capital Athletic League championship, and the tennis team took home the first Section Championship in the school’s history. For information on Loretto athletics, please call 916-482-7793 x 202.

The third semester of the school year signals the start of standardized testing. The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) tests are given each spring to all students in California in grades 2-11. The Content Standards Test in English Language Arts and Mathematics measure what is expected for students to be able to do and to understand. The STAR testing allows educators to help students and parents identify strengths and weaknesses in basic skills, to help teachers evaluate their students’ achievement, and to help school personnel evaluate program effectiveness. Students in grades two through six will be taking the California Standards Test (CST) In addition to the CST students in the third and seventh grade will be taking the California Achievement Test. Testing begins on April 26th and will conclude Thursday, May 5th.

I am asking parents to assist us by making sure students get plenty of rest the night before the test, eat a healthy breakfast either at school or at home, arrive to school on time, and encourage students to do their personal best.

I would like to thank Mr. Gary Agid, a College Glen Association member. Last month Gary spoke to a group of our students and encouraged them to “stop and think” about the choices they make, to stay away from drugs and alcohol and to set goals for themselves. He also shared the dreams and aspirations he had growing up as a young boy. The students and I would like to thank Gary for making a difference! Gary truly believes It Takes a Community to Raise a Child.

Summer school will be held at Bancroft Elementary School. I am encouraging all parents to register their child early. Summer school applications may be picked up at the office.

Thomas JeffersonBy Angelia Jones

Loretto Scores Basketball ChampionshipBy Chris Laning

Jesuit High Auction Raises $720,000By Richard E. Driscoll

On Saturday, March 19, Jesuit High School held its 33rd annual PACE Auction and Gala. More than 650 people enjoyed Some Enchanted Evening, this year’s theme. Chaired by Debi Kassis, and supported by Jesuit’s Auction Coordinator, Maureen Longyear, the event set new school records. Leading hundreds of volunteers, Kassis organized Jesuit’s most successful fundraising event.

The auction activities began with Gift Gathering Parties in the fall and early winter and culminated with the Gala and Auction in late March. While treated to cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, the guests warmed-up with the silent auction where participants bid on items ranging from vintage wines, vacation homes, tickets to various athletic events and golf packages.

After sitting down to an elegant dinner served by more than 140 Jesuit students, some 64 items were auctioned in the Live Auction, the highlight of the evening. Guests were offered the opportunity to bid on vacations in Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Rome, Paris and Fiji, Ireland and Hawaii. In addition, auction items included vintage cars, jewelry, celebrity hosted dinner parties and front row seats at graduation. The auction raised $720,000, which is applied primarily to school operations to keep tuition within reach for families in the greater Sacramento area.

Loretto’s basketball team celebrates their victory over Hilmar.

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In January the Association used $300 of its funds to file another appeal challenging the City’s Zoning Administrator’s approval of a special permit related to the solid waste industry. Unfortunately, the underlying issue in this appeal is the City’s Zoning Administrator’s 2003 approval of an increase in incoming daily tonnage from 450 tons per day to 2,000 tons per day and outgoing tonnage from 450 tons per day to 5,000 tons per day for California Concrete Crushing. This was without the benefit of public notice and an appropriate environmental review. In addition to the increase in tons per day the Zoning Administrator approved an increase in daily truck traffic onto Florin-Perkins Road from 53 vehicle trips per day to 709 trips per day, again without the benefit of any public input or a traffic study.

The CGNA and the Power Inn Business and Transportation Association both voiced their heavy opposition to the requested modification during the March 24, 2005 Planning Commission meeting. Both groups emphasized that they were provided no notice nor opportunity to comment on the 2003 permit modifications and increases. The Commissioners were sympathetic to our concerns but were legally unable to do much to resolve past errors because of time lines. However, they did indicate support for our request that no more permits for the collection and processing of increased tonnage be issued in Council District 6 until appropriate environmental review of our concerns including both air quality and traffic are conducted.

Your Association believes that “trash” is a major issue for Council District 6 and we want to know how significant increases were permitted in an area already over concentrated without proper notice and review from the community. The Association is investigating what actions can be taken to prevent similar problems from occurring in the future.

Neighborhood Association Appeal Discloses Administrative Irregularities

A community workshop was held on March 3 at the Sim Center for input from neighborhood and business interests. Two types of fees are being considered by the city staff and their consultant: An annual facilities fee for industry oversight, road maintenance, litter control, truck route scheduling, and street sweeping; and an initial environmental impact fee to mitigate the need for additional traffic lanes, noise barriers, pollution reduction and other related cost associated with the industry impacts. The facility fee to be assessed for all solid waste tonnage processed within the city and the impact fee to be assessed to all future permits for expansion of existing facilities or new facilities in the City.

Once the consultant’s report is complete, a follow up meeting with the community will be held. The city’s Law and Legislation Committee will then

supervise the preparation of a draft ordinance for action by the city council. Our Association has asked that the fees be used to mitigate the adverse impacts of the industry in the area of their collection. Fees collected from facilities within Council District 6 would be used exclusively to mitigate adverse impacts to District 6 such as the clean-up of wind blown debris as seen on Folsom Boulevard near Notre Dame Drive and Highway 16.

The adverse impact of solid waste transportation on Folsom Boulevard.

Currently the City of Sacramento is home to 38 solid waste related facilities. Of the 38 facilities, 27, or more than 70 percent are located adjacent to our community in Council District 6. The City’s Solid Waste Division has concluded that this over concentration of facilities is exacerbating the adverse impacts of the industry upon the City. Our Association has argued since 1996, when we became involved in the sitting of the Sacramento Recycling and Transfer facilities, that this concentration of services off the City’s collection centroid is unnecessarily increasing operating costs. We believe that the pending increase for residential garbage services is in part the result of the inefficiencies of the process. We believe that it’s time for the City to start looking seriously at the development of a north area City solid waste service center.

Concentration of Solid Waste in District 6

Solid Waste Facility Fees Under Review

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City Code Enforcement was recently called out to evaluate the content of a neighborhood street garden refuse pile. The complaint originated from a resident who objected to the placing of fruit in the pile. The neighbor also contacted the Association to register a complaint. The Association in turn contacted Harold Duffey, General Manager for the City’s Integrated Waste products, who has advised the Association in writing that garden refuse collection is defined in Title 13, Chapter 13.10.50 of the City Code. According to Duffey “The code does not address or prohibit residents from placing oranges in the yard waste piles for collection.” Duffey does caution that placing large amounts of fallen fruit in the yard waste piles for long periods of time (more than 24 hours) may contribute to the attraction of unwanted pests. As an alternative, residents may choose to place fallen fruit in their green trash cart but not in the blue recycling cart.

Good news! The city Fire Department has completed their investigation of the suspect tank adjacent to the California Concrete Crushing (CCC) facility. As reported in the January 2005 edition of the College Glen News, our association had expressed concern about a potential fire hazard to the tank from a proposed wood chipping operation on the CCC property. According to the department’s report, the tank is used for bulk storage of nitrogen, not hydrogen, and the wood chipping operation meets or exceeds all requirements for fire safety. The CGNA appreciates the city’s prompt response to our concerns and is relieved that our concerns were unfounded. However, CGNA has continued to oppose the CCC expansion on other environmental issues, in particular, the traffic impacts on the Florin Perkins corridor.

What to do with Old Fruit?

Investigation Reveals Storage Tank is Safe

Oranges sit atop a trash pile awaiting removal.

The Association has requested Councilmember McCarty’s support in obtaining refund of the filing fees paid by CGNA for the appeals of the permits to increase tonnage granted California Concrete Crushing and the Elder Creek Transfer Station. As a result of these appeals, changes were made at the Planning Commission hearings which provide significant benefits to the City. CGNA also requested our Councilmember ask the Planning Commission to revisit the condition in the CCC permit which allows them to limit dumping to commercial operators only. This restriction encourages illegal dumping and forces homeowners to place their concrete waste in landfills or to commingle it with their household waste. Lastly, CGNA has requested a full environmental review of the Florin Perkins Landfill following reports of possible soil and water contamination at the recently closed facility.

CGNA Requests Council Member McCarty’s help on Solid Waste Issues

Annette & John Deglow 383-6621Nancy & Fred Schuller 383-7433Maria & Mark Ravera 383-4258James & Dolores Lewis 383-0117Pat & Ron DeRobertis 383-0613David Schlenker 383-0827Elfrieda DeLany 383-7713Neil Tiebout 383-0448Dick Walker 383-8877Grace Tamano 383-2651Peggy Blair 386-1842Kelley Piccione 383-9062Randy & Marti Hood 387-6620

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Looking AheadFrom the Desk of Councilmember Kevin McCarty

Support and Enjoy the American River ParkwayFrom the Desk of County Supervisor Susan Peters

The American River Parkway depends upon a public-private partnership between Sacramento County and volunteer groups.

The American River Parkway Foundation organizes “weed warriors” on the first Saturday of every month to rid invasive plants from the natural environment. The Foundation also sponsors special projects to restore, maintain and improve plant and wildlife habitat as well as river trails. In addition, “Clean Up Days” are held in the spring, summer and fall. Please go online to arpf.org for more information on times and locations as well as to sign up as a volunteer.

River enthusiasts should find it easier to get their oars in the water with the completion last fall of the County’s Howe Avenue boat ramp. The original launch was gravel but now it has been rebuilt on steel rails laid on the riverbed with concrete paving. The site is perfect for people with car-top boats, canoes and kayaks. To access the Howe Avenue ramp, turn onto La Riviera Drive and go to the park’s entrance. The site is open year-round from sunrise to sunset with a $4 parking fee.

One of the best bargains is an annual car parking pass applicable to all County parks. The fee supports our parks and only costs $40 -- paying for itself in ten visits. For more information, visit sacparks.net.

Thank you for caring about protecting our American River Parkway. If you are interested in other ways to help, my email address is susanpeters@saccounty.net.

The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) has started inspecting schools as required by the settlement of Eliezer Williams, et al., vs. State of California, et al. (Williams) case and its implementing legislation. The Williams class action suit alleged that the State had failed to provide public school students with equal access to instructional materials, adequate school facilities, and qualified teachers. The legislation gives County Superintendents of Schools the responsibility to annually inspect schools ranked in the bottom one-third of the 2003 Academic Performance Index to determine their compliance with laws related to facilities, teacher assignments, and access to instructional materials. However, all schools will be affected to some degree by other Williams requirements. For example, all schools must post Williams notices, which inform parents of their right to file complaints, and must participate in a school facilities inspection program.

SCOE will inspect 71 schools in Sacramento County and report its findings to the districts after each visit and in quarterly and annual reports. Williams school inspections consist of a site visit but also include a thorough document review that is completed prior to the site inspection. Document reviews evaluate: (1) the staff credentials and assignments; (2) textbooks adoption and purchase records; and (3) facilities inspection and maintenance records.

The districts must remedy any deficiencies in facilities or insufficiencies in textbooks that are discovered in the inspections. Funding has been provided to assist districts to meet these obligations.

I want to thank you for co-hosting a successful Community Candidates Forum for the U.S. Congressional District 5 seat. It was great to see neighbors turn out to voice their questions and concerns to all the candidates, and I look forward to working with our new Congresswoman.

Your input is needed for the master planning and development of the undeveloped part of Glenbrook Park, next to the baseball fields. A workshop was held Monday, April 4th at the Glenbrook Park. If you missed that meeting, we will be holding a follow up meeting on April 21 and a subsequent workshop to review the final plan. For more information or to provide input, contact Jeff Nittka at 808-5996 or jnittka@cityofsacramento.org.

The City’s Transportation Department will be starting the long-awaited Folsom Boulevard Master Plan project this month by advertising for consultant services to prepare the master plan. They are looking to residents for input, and will begin holding public hearings during the summer. Look for more information as the public hearing dates approach.

One of my goals as a council member is to provide more after school sports opportunities for our youth. I have begun working with Hiram Johnson High School and Will C. Wood Middle School in conjunction with the City Parks and Recreation Department to create intramural sports programs for students after school. I believe sports programs provide a great outlet for our youth – an opportunity to have some fun and get some exercise at the same time.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 808-7006 or by e-mail at kmccarty@cityofsacramento.org.

School Inspections Look to Ensure Equal AccessFrom the Desk of Sac. Co. Superintendent of Schools David W. Gordon

E-waste and Tire Amnesty Day

Saturday, April 16, 20058:30 am - 2:00 pm

FREE DISPOSAL FOR UP TO:

4 tiresAND

2 computer monitors or TVsPer vehicle deposit

Sacramento Recycling & Transfer Station8491 Fruitridge Road

Across from Depot Park

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Enjoy the American River Parkway By Alan Wade

Should SMUD Expand its Service Territory? By Howard Posner

In 2003, West Sacramento, Davis, and Woodland, and nearby areas of unincorporated Yolo County asked SMUD to become their electric utility.

According to a recent consultant’s study, annexation might save money for Yolo customers without impacting the rates, reliability or service currently provided to SMUD’s existing customers. More than 30 scenarios were examined, each based on different sets of assumptions that included having Yolo customers pay a surcharge in order to pay the transition costs of annexation. Although most cases indicated savings for Yolo customers, in several cases they might actually pay higher rates under annexation, for a period of time, than if they stayed with their current provider.

The study also suggested that annexation might help current SMUD customers by expanding our customer base, which spreads out our fixed costs, and by making better use of our power supplies.

Now, SMUD staff is independently reviewing the issue and will present their report in April. After this, we will ask for our customers’ input to be followed by a Board vote in mid-May. I and several other Board members have strongly stressed that annexation must not negatively affect our current customers.

If the SMUD Board and the Yolo communities do choose to proceed, SMUD will pursue approval from the Sacramento County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo). If LAFCo agrees, residents in the annexation area will vote on the issue no sooner than November 2006. Although not required by statute, I will suggest that we have our current customers vote on the issue as well.

As Spring arrives, the Parkway and the river begin to come alive once more. On a recent warm Spring Tuesday afternoon, I personally counted 87 bike riders and 21 runners and walkers during my six-mile ride from Sunrise to Goethe Park from 4:30 to 5:00 PM! While there is no way to accurately count the users of the American River Parkway, the common wisdom is that more than 5 million folks visit it every year. More than 150 leaders of groups and organizations that use the Parkway and the River attended the Parkway Summit Conference on February 26, where they heard a succession of speakers on all aspects of its needs, problems and assets. Chief among these, and among the tasks ahead of all of us, is the assurance of a steady stream of dedicated funding for the Parkway, as opposed to the County’s current manner of doing it “on the cheap.” We hope to maintain the status quo this year while searching for more permanent and adequate funding arrangements so that this precious resource can be preserved for future generations.

We understand that arrangements are progressing with CGNA to name a regular liaison person to SARA, so that we may work together in protecting the open space and the river that runs through it “in your own backyard.” Meanwhile, keep in touch with our activities through our great website at www.sarariverwatch.org.

Should all City Council members be allowed to live in the same area (on the other side of town) and represent your community needs?

There is a community effort to provide an opportunity for College Glen to have a permanent representative on the SCUSD School Board. This opportunity will only come IF you ATTEND the Sacramento County School Board’s hearing and VOICE your interest at a meeting at Rosemont H.S. on May 11th at 6:30pm. The Sacramento County School Board is officially in charge of overseeing the process.

The Sacramento Bee determined in it’s editorial after the March 9th Sacramento County School Board presentation at Kennedy H.S. that an election offering a choice would not happen as “the community was not interested.” The Kennedy area (Greenhaven/Pocket) is likely not interested as they have a monopoly on representation on the school board. Four of the seven school board members live in that area. Last spring it was five of seven!

If there is to be a change YOU need to come to these meetings and tell the Sacramento County School Board that you want it to be brought forward for a vote of the public. IF YOU STAY HOME during these forums you are losing an opportunity for your right for school board members from your neighborhoods.

Do you Believe in Representational Government? By Linda Tuttle, SCTA

Saturday, April 9, 200510:00 am

Hiram Johnson High School Cafeteria6879 14th Avenue

Wednesday, May 11, 20056:30 pm

Rosemont High School Cafeteria9594 Kiefer Boulevard

Sacramento County School Board Hearings

We look forward to seeing you and letting the Bee know that THE COMMUNITY CARES about having school board members elected by district.

Jazz in the ParkSunday, June 19, 2005

6:00 pm to 8:00 pmOki Park

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Spring activities for College Glen residents include swimming and tennis. The College Greens Swim and Racquet Club, members only, will open its pool April 22 and the Oki Park Pool, open to the public, will be available June 20.

This year the Association and the Racquet Club are planning to collaborate on a number of events and issues. The first was our co-sponsorship of the recent Spring Community Forum. Additionally, tennis instructor Willie Brown is offering membership rates to registered members of the CGNA. Mr. Brown provides group and private lessons to both members and non-members. He prefers to hold group lessons in the morning, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, and is available in the evening upon request. Group lessons run $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Private and semi-private lessons vary. For more information you may contact Willie Brown at 730-5724.

In addition, Mr. Brown will be offering free group lessons for kids and adults during the Club’s Annual Open House scheduled for Sunday May 22, 2005, from1:00pm to 7:00pm. Willie suggests that residents come out for a free lesson, go for a swim and then join the Club’s officers and members for the traditional BBQ. There is no charge for the open house and everyone is welcome. For more information regarding Racquet Club activities and membership contact Dixie at 386-0695.

Association representatives have meet with Jim Kirby, Property Supervisor for Kaufman Properties and owners of the property housing (Raley’s) Shopping Center along with Andy Kwong, Principal Architect for the proposed retail expansion within the open space adjacent to Raley’s. As a result, the property owners have agreed as part of the City permit process to work with the Association to improve pedestrian safety, traffic control, and circulation around the shopping center. This includes Julliard Drive, Florin Perkins Road at Folsom Boulevard, and the Light Rail tracks. In addition they have agreed to contact the U.S. Postal Service in an effort to relocate the existing public mailbox to a location that would permit drive-up and drop-off service away from the front of the store. They are also examining the recycling collection facility currently located at the southeast corner of the property. This facility would be moved to a more favorable location or eliminated altogether.

Thomas Jefferson will continue to host a toddler program for 2-year-olds beginning September 2005. The one-day a week class meets from 8:30 am to 11:00 am on Fridays. If you are interested, we encourage you to stop by and observe the class in operation. In addition to the toddler program, Thomas Jefferson has a four-day a week program for 3 and 4-year-olds.

Both classes require parent participation and both are very popular. Space is limited and registration will be on a first come basis. If you are interested you should register as soon as possible. For sign up information contact the instructor Paula Lynch 383-8745.

In addition to the Jefferson programs, when the weather permits, the Tuesday and Saturday morning (10 am) Oki Park toddler social hour continues to be popular with the parents, and grandparents. This is a great opportunity for socialization for both adults and children. For more information on the Oki toddler social program contact CGNA Board Member Kelley Piccione 383-9062.

The City Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking community input for development of the area between the Little League field and Stream View Way. Janet Baker and Jeff Nittka, Parks and Recreation Development staff, will provide a briefing on the proposed landscaping along the sidewalk, upgrading the parking lot used by the Little League, and preliminary cost estimate. Comments and suggestions are welcome. The workshop will be held at the Deglow’s home, 8424 Olivet Court (off Bennington), at 6:30 P.M. on Thursday, April 21.

CGNA Works withRaley’s Shopping Center

Oki Park & Thomas JeffersonToddler Programs

Glenbrook Park Planning Workshop Scheduled

Spring Has Arrived!

Visit the CGNA web site!

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We at College Greens Shopping Center are happy to announce that the long awaited 14000 square foot expansion is in the final stages of plan approval. The Ground Breaking ceremony shall be held in the near future.

We are very excited about all the new future improvements planned to benefit the center and our community. We are helping the city control any increase in traffic flow by creating a left turn lane on Julliard. We are having some of the Center’s driveways reconstructed as well as removing the southern most driveway Center and the surrounding area more accessible. Upon Post office approval we plan to relocate the USPS box to a spot more convenient to the customers. We plan to work with the Neighborhood Association to relocate the recycling center. Other improvements planned are to have the existing chain link fencing along Julliard Drive removed and replaced with a decorative hedge. We look forward to working with the City and Neighborhood Association during the expansion to benefit our community and the center.

During construction we will do our best to avoid as many community inconviences as possible. Work will be done in stages to minimize any impact on motorists and local businesses. Maintaining avenues of access for local businesses has been a key part of planning the various stages of construction

We look forward to seeing all the residents at our Grand Opening.

We are delighted to announce that the Sacramento Department of Transportation has completed the lengthy task of hiring new staff, so that our Folsom Boulevard Streetscape Enhancement project can finally move forward.

The project will transform the look of our Boulevard between Howe and Watt avenues with landscaping and other enhancements. Funding for the plan was due to the steadfast support of former City Councilman (now Assemblyman) Dave Jones. Thanks, Dave!

Hector Barron of Transportation tells Joe Chasko that they still target April to start the master plan process. This is great news! The detailed streetscape master plan allows us to compete for Commercial Corridor Enhancement funds. Joe Chasko, president of the Folsom Blvd Association and of Tred-Mill Tire Warehouse has been invited to serve on the consultant selection panel.

Once chosen, the consultant will schedule community meetings to find out what you want to improve on our corridor, and create the plan. Watch this space for meeting announcements, and remember: only those who attend the meetings get to decide what the plan will provide!

Joe Chasko also serves on the board of directors of the Power Inn Business and Transit Association and will work closely with the BTA and the CGNA in the planning process. Please inform your association of your ideas for the project, or contact Joe Chasko at joe@twii.com or 388-6654.

Folsom Boulevard Streetscape Enhancement Close to Reality! By Joe Chasko

College Greens Shopping Center Expansion By Kaufman Properties

The city has recently launched a two-year program to develop a comprehensive new master plan. This will be the first update since 1988. The city’s general plan serves as a guide for policy decisions on future development and preservation of resources.

A series of 14 public forums have been scheduled to share information and obtain input. The two forums closest to our neighborhood are scheduled for Monday, May16th, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Sim Center, 6207 Logan Street and Saturday, June 4th 11:00am to 1:30pm at the Clunie Center, 601 Alhambra Boulevard.

The CGNA encourages you to attend one of these meetings to learn more about the process and share your concerns and suggestions. Check the city’s website www.sacgp.org for additional meeting dates and other information.

College Glen neighbors were rousted out of their evening sleep by the sounds of loud obscenities, breaking class, a hovering helicopter, sirens from police vehicles, ambulances and fire trucks. All from one CSUS fraternal birthday party that went bad including property damage spread over a two-block area. Councilmember Kevin McCarty, at the request of the Association, investigated the incident. He was advised by city staff that restoring the peace required one Lieutenant, one Sergeant, 14 Officers, one Community Service Officer, 13 emergency vehicles (including police, fire and ambulance) and one helicopter. All of this at a cost to the tax payers of the City that exceeded $2,000.00.

McCarty’s office has notified the property owner who denies that the rental is a “sorority house” and claims complaints are limited to those of an older neighbor who criticizes everyone who has lived on the property.

The Association has made note to Councilmember McCarty that the “one neighbor” has been joined by a significant number of neighbors and the full Association Board in expressing concern about this incident and other similar incidents within the community. The Association has asked to meet with administrators at CSUS to review area concerns about students living in the area.

CSUS Parties Expensive and Dangerous

City Seeks Input for a New General Plan

Tuesday, August 2, 20058:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Olivet Court

National Family Night Out

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Mark your calendars now for CGNA’s 3rd Annual National Family Night Out. This year in addition to the 4th of July Pyro left over show, live music and street vendors, we are adding a bikers show. If you are a College-Glen homeowner or resident and would like to show your bike please contact Board Members Marti & Randy Hood at 387-6620 to register your bike.

National Night out is designed to promote and support local Neighborhood Watch programs. If you already have a program please register it with the Association. If you would like to organize a Neighborhood Watch Program for your neighbors call Crime Prevention Specialist Tawnya Zuckswert at 566-6418, extension 3.

The Neighborhood Association and Council member Kevin McCarty invite you to our Annual Father’s Day Jazz in the Park Concert at Oki Park. Mark you calendars now for Sunday, June 19, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Bring your drink cup, lawn chairs and blankets for an evening of enjoyable live jazz music. There is no charge for this event. Hot dogs, chips and beverages will be provided by the Association. There will be a jump house for the kids and music for everyone, all provided by Councilmember McCarty.

For the third consecutive year, the fourth grade students at Thomas Jefferson headed back in time to experience a day in the life of the 1840’s pioneers at Sutter’s Fort. After many months of preparation and study the Jefferson pioneers were ready to make their journey. They traveled to Old Sacramento, boarded covered wagons and headed off to the fort. Students were welcomed by John Sutter and began a daylong adventure.

As a part of the Sutter’s Fort Environmental Living Program students assumed the role of a historical character. Students had to research their character and be prepared to portray this character for visitors arriving at the fort. Throughout the day pioneers learned about life in 1846. Neighborhood volunteers Randy Hood and Chuck Shaver, dressed in authentic hand-made trapper regalia, taught the pioneers about the trapping trade and instructed them in making fire with flint and steel. Parent volunteers guided students through the process of candle-making, rope making, weaving, baking from scratch and cooking over an open fire. A constant drizzle of rain throughout the day added an air of authenticity to the event. These rugged pioneers were undaunted and forged ahead through each respective task.

At noon, park employees fired Sutter’s mobile cannon, which ground the hearts of the young pioneers. The students spent the night camped out at the fort after enjoying an evening of traditional pioneer music, singing and dancing. As the sun rose, so did the young pioneers. They enjoyed a hearty breakfast, cleaned up and headed back to 2005. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Westward Ho’ the Wagons By Marti Hood

National Family Night Out August 2, 2005 Jazz in the Park June 19, 2005

Working for a living.

Students and volunteers from Thomas Jefferson live a weekend in the life of 1840’s pioneers.

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Editorial PolicyCollege-Glen News is a collaboration of articles from community leaders, CGNA Board of Directors and citizens at large. The opinions in the articles do not necessarily reflect those of the board, unless stated so. If you wish to submit an article or have an editorial, please mail it to the above address, with your name, address and phone number. Editorials with this information will be addressed and/or considered for publication in next quarter’s issue.

College-Glen News is a quarterly publication of the College-Glen Neighborhood Association.

Sharlyn Deglow-Solie, EditorContact us at:

CGNA, P.O. Box 276474, Sacramento, CA 95827

Newsletter Distributors: Gary & Judy Agid, Ron, Mary, Ronnie & Carrie Alvarado, Kevin, Michele, Rylee, & Malia Arnott, Glen & Carol Babby, Robert & Lynne Bieber, Peggy Blair, Earl Boynton, Linda Boyles, Diane & Tim Buckendorf, Mary Ellen & Ernest Carboni, James & Eileen Cerason/Gervasoni, Joe & Jeanne Chasko, Manohar Chauhan, Jason & Stacy Deglow, John & Annette Deglow, Elfrieda & Royal DeLaney, Pat & Ron Derobertis, Jo Ann Farrow, Chuck & Nancy Fasula, Marlene & Jim Grass, Bill Hanrahan, Tom & Sheila Holcomb, Eugene & Dorothy Jundt, Mary Louise Krier, James & Dolores Lewis, Mary O’Brien, Peter & Suzanne Price, Kathy Russell-Fernandez, Jack & Lorna Sanders, Evelyn Santangelo, David & Coralie Schlenker, Bob Shipley, Jo Ann Sims, Jeff & Yvette Van Zanten, Terry & Jerry West, Jenny & Steve Wirtz, Bob & Gloria Zielke. Thanks again for your help.

Welcome new distributors: Jane Fryberger, Kelley Piccione, Mark Ravera, and Zack & Susan Zierenberg.

The 12 candidates for the 5th District congressional seat were the featured speakers. CGNA President Annette Deglow introduced the area’s new POP police officers, Darby Lannom and Ryan Tisdale. Howard Posner, SMUD board member, spoke on the pending rate hike and the proposed annexation of Yolo County to the SMUD service area. Pete Ghelfi, Director of Engineering with the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, discussed the recent flood zone rating change and the new options for flood insurance. Cristopher Wood and Elinor Hickey, Sacramento County Board of Education, and Linda Tuttle, Sacramento City Teachers Association, discussed the status of the proposed ballot measure for electing Sacramento City Unified School Board members by district. Janet Baker and Jonathan Rewers, with the City Department of Parks and Recreation, discussed recent improvements in Oki and Glenbrook parks. Pre-meeting entertainment included music by the Steve Brooks & Tom Bagley Combo and the VAPAC Starmakers.

This year’s forum was co-hosted by Councilmember McCarty, Power Inn BTA, Folsom Boulevard Business and Property Association, Sacramento City Teachers Association, Thomas Jefferson PTA, College Greens Swim & Racket Club, and 7 other neighborhood associations in Council District 6.

The CGNA thanks the World of Good Tastes, LA BOU, for supplying the coffee, Linda Boyles for supplying the muffins, and the Thomas Jefferson School staff for their assistance with organizing and set up.

Lastly, thanks to all who came to listen and learn. Once again, our community made a strong statement to the candidates and our elected officials that we are interested in the issues impacting our neighborhood.

It is with sadness that we share with you the passing of Marion (Gus) Brunia, one of our volunteers and distributor of our newsletters to residents of Loyola, Naples, and Wissemann Drive. The Association extends our condolences to his family and our thanks for his contribution to the community.

CGNA Says Farewell

Spring Forum Packs the House

A standing room only crowd filled the Thomas Jefferson Multi Purpose Room for this years Spring Forum.

VAPAC’s Starmakers perform prior to the start of the forum.

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2004/2005 College-Glen Neighborhood Association Business SponsorsCGNA WISHES TO THANK OUR

College-Glen Neighborhood Association 2005

If you would like to join the CGNA as a residential member or be identified as a business sponsor please use the form below to make your contribution.

Business Name: Contact Person:

Address: Sacramento, CA

Phone Number: Fax: Email:

If you would like us to provide a link on our web site to your business please list your web address:

Please make checks payable to College-Glen Neighborhood Association. Any amount will be appreciated.Send this form and check to: CGNA, P.O. Box 276474, Sacramento, CA 95827. Thank you for your support!

AAA InsuranceAir Temperture ControlAmerican Red CrossAmerican West MortgageBrothers Plumbing &

Electrical StoreBurnett & Sons MillworkCabana Tennis InstructionCapitol Elevator Co. IncCertified Restoration &

Construction, Inc.Chase Property Inspection

GroupColdwell BankerCollege Greens Pet CenterCollege-Greens Shopping

CenterCollege Greens Wash N DryFmr. Council District 6, D. Jones

Davis & Davis RealtyThe Depot ParkFolsom Boulevard BPAG B C RealtorsGarcia RealtyK-B MotorsL & D LandfillLa-Bou/World of Good TasteLyon RealtyMary Kay Beauty ConsultantMattress FactoryMercy Heart InstituteNeigh. Accountability BoardNeighborhood Real EstateOffice DepotPhantom FireworksPizza Guys @ Folsom BlvdPop’s Pizza @ Folsom Blvd

Power Inn BTARND ConstructionRaley’s SupermarketsRivers Edge CaféRoma Pizzeria #2Sacramento Recycling & TransferSave the American River Assoc.Silly Little Music MomaSecurity Pacific RealtyStop N Shop @ Notre Dame Dr.Fmr. Supervisor District 3,

M. JohnsonT & T RealtyTops Pen CompanyTred-Mill Tire MartUnited RentalsVAPACValero Gas Station (BBP)

CGNA membership for 2005 is off to a great start with more than 300 families and 15 new businesses registering their support through donations to the Association. Your membership is important to us! It’s a reflection of your support for our efforts and provides us with the financial means to continue to represent the community. We hope that you will take a minute to fill out the membership form below and send it to us.

The suggested donation for individuals/residents is $10 and for business sponsors is $25 though any amount will be greatly appreciated. If you don’t feel that you can make a donation, that’s OK. We would still like you to send in the form so that you can be counted as an active member and supporter of the College Glen Neighborhood Association. If you have already renewed your membership/sponsorship, thank you for your support!

2005 Individual Membership and Business Sponsorship

Individual/Family Name:

Address: Sacramento, CA

Phone Number: Email:

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP (suggested donation of $10)

BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP (suggested donation of $25)