JLDA Articles

National Night Out Preparations

2008-06-30T12:17:00.000-07:00

Preparations are underway for the Jack London District National Night
Out event which will be held on Tuesday, August 5th. The event will
be a fun way to socialize with your neighbors while making our
community a safer place. We have been making good progress, but we
need some help with additional people in the community who are willing
to spend a couple of hours to make this a quality event. Below is a
brief summary of what has been done so far, and list of what areas we
could need your help with. If you are able to spend *any* time
helping in one of the areas below, please send me an email at
nightout@jldcpc.org or give me a call at 510-289-8956.

Thanks for your participation!

Bill Dailey
JLDCPC Chair

What has been done already:

Location picked (on Harrison between 3rd and 4th)
We are registered with national organization and City of Oakland (no permit is required)
Our Neighborhood Services Coordinator (Annie Sloan) will work with
OPD and OFD to have a presence at the event
We have tables and chairs available (thanks, Gary)
JLDA has graciously donated some funds to cover expenses not covered by donations
An article about the event will appear in the July issue of JLDA Call

What we REALLY need help with:

Arrange food and drink donations (this is the one we need the most help with)
Find volunteers to cook/prepare/serve food at event
Involve community groups and ask them to attend and set up info tables (Covenant House, JLDA, English Center, etc)
We would like to allow people to bring their dogs to the event. Any ideas on what we would need to do to make that successful?
Design promotional flyer
Distribute posters/flyers to locations in community

JLDA Board votes unanimously to oppose resolutions to modify JLD Mixed Use Parking Permit Plan

2008-06-19T09:16:00.000-07:00

At the June 16th board meeting of JLDA the eight members of the board present voted unanimously to oppose the resolutions to amend the parking plan set forth below which briefly:

a) Extend the eligibility for permits to include businesses south of Embarcadero (mostly Jack London Square), and the Alameda County buildings along Broadway,

b) Introduce a ten-fold increase in the price of temporary visitor permits to $10 (one day) and $50 (two week)

specifying a rationale of "In Order To Maintain The Program's Cost-Neutrality"

The grounds for JLDA board opposition were given as:

a) the resolutions were prepared completely without prior consultation of JLDA, a body that aims to represent the Jack London District and was central in proposing, defining and supporting the permit plan and which devoted countless hours of work over many years to make it happen - a role that was explicitly recognized in the City of Oakland resolutions introducing the Permit Parking ordinance in 2007, and the ordinance itself.

b) the permit plan already requires for yearly review of the plan for cost neutrality and performance and the board feels that extremely premature to make changes on the basis of cost-neutrality when a financial analysis has yet to be performed. Furthermore the immediate and future impact of extending the permit plan boundaries to include business addresses with a very large number of employees (which will apparently also include all future JLS office space) is unknown, unstudied and unplanned for in the original permit proposal.

Our District 3 council member Nancy Nadel has recommended the finance and management committee support the resolutions. The Staff report on which the recommendation was based is available here: http://clerkwebsvr1.oaklandnet.com/attachments/19541.pdf.

The Staff report cites issues regarding cost neutrality but unfortunately presents no facts or figures to back up those claims - whereas it is known to JLDA that in six weeks permit sales have already raised $54,600 in revenue, and $70 parking tickets are being issued at a rate of 20 to 30 per day netting over $20,000 in additional revenue per month for the City general fund. As best we can tell there has been no additional cost other than administrative ones for issuing permits. Compared to the previous parking usage, and any other permit plan in the City (all of which lose money) it is hard to see, without further evidence, how our plan is now unfortunately being characterized as a financial burden to the City in a deficit year.

As JLDA is apparently out of the loop then if you have comments on the increase in visitor permit fees to $10 per day or $50 per two weeks, the modification of permit boundaries, or even the process by which the resolutions were introduced without prior community consultation, then please contact the office of Nancy Nadel directly at:

Nancy Nadel,
City Hall 2nd Floor,
1 Frank Ogawa Plaza,
Oakland, CA 94612,
(510) 238-7003
email: clstarks@oaklandnet.com
nnadel@oaklandnet.com

Alternatively you can also contact the finance committee members directly who will be reviewing the resolutions before recommending (or not) their passage to City Council:

Jane Brunner, District 1; jbrunner@oaklandnet.com
Nancy Nadel, District 3: nnadel@oaklandnet.com
President Ignacio De La Fuente, District 5; idelafuente@oaklandnet.com
Chairperson, Jean Quan, District 4: jquan@oaklandnet.com

JLD Parking Permit Plan being reviewed at City Hall

2008-06-13T17:56:00.000-07:00

The office of Nancy Nadel has notified us that the City Council Finance and Management Committee will discuss the following two issues regarding the JLD Permit Parking Program on June 24, 2008 at 1:30pm, agenda item 7. The committee meets in Hearing Room 1, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza (City Hall) and the public has an opportunity to comment.

(1) Adopt An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 12809 C.M.S. (Master Fee Schedule), As Amended, To Modify Permit Fees Assessed By The Parking Division For The "Interim Mixed-Use Parking Permit Program For The Jack London District," As Follows:
(a) Modify The Cost Of One-Day Permits From One Dollar ($1) To Ten Dollars ($10); And
(b) Modify The Cost Of Two-Week Permits From Five Dollars ($5) To Fifty Dollars ($50),
In Order To Maintain the Program’s Cost-Neutrality.

(2) Adopt An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 12864 C.M.S., To Modify The Boundaries Of The Jack London District Interim Mixed-Use Permit Parking Program, As Follows:
(a) Move The Southern Boundary Of The Permit Parking Area South One Block From Embarcadero West, Between Franklin Street And Washington Street Only, To Include The Businesses On Water Street;
(b) Move The Northern Boundary Of The Permit Parking Area North One Block From Fourth Street, Between Washington Street And Broadway Only, To Include The Southern Side Of Fifth Street Only.

The Staff Report regarding the resolution is available online at http://clerkwebsvr1.oaklandnet.com/attachments/19541.pdf. You can access the Committee calendar here: http://clerkwebsvr1.oaklandnet.com/calendar/#current

Jack London Aquatic Center 2008 Summer Splash

2008-05-23T13:47:00.000-07:00

Jack London Aquatic Center Hosts its 2008 Summer Splash, a Free Water Sports Open House for Youth and Adults Ages 12 and Up

When: Saturday June 7, 2008 from 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Where: the Jack London Aquatic Center, 115 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA, at Estuary Park (between Oak Street and Fifth Avenue, one mile east of Jack London Square along the Embarcadero)

The Jack London Aquatic Center is excited to announce its first annual free “Summer Splash” water sports celebration on Saturday, June 7 from 10:00am to 2:00pm, for youth and adults ages 12 and up. This is your chance to come and try out the sports of rowing, kayaking, and/or dragon boating. Every half-hour participants will leave from the dock and receive an introduction to sweep-oar rowing, kayaking, or dragon boating. Meanwhile, on land, participants can celebrate Oakland’s Estuary with lively sea shanties from the Roving Tars musical group. Participants do not need to know how to swim: everyone will be fitted for personal flotation devices and will be required to sign a waiver on site.

For more information call JLAC at 510-208-6067 or see their website JLAC.org

New Waterfront Access Map

2008-05-23T13:38:00.000-07:00

Waterfront Action has just launched a new Waterfront Access Map that shows areas of public access to our waterfront in Oakland and Alameda. It shows waterfront parks, the path of the Bay Trail, where Measure DD bond money is being spent, and new and proposed waterfront development. The map is available online and in printed form - you can pick up at copy at California Canoe and Kayak in Jack London Square.

Coffee Hours with councilmember Nancy Nadel

2008-05-23T13:23:00.000-07:00

SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008, 11 AM to 1 PM and the last Saturday of every month from 11 AM to 1 PM at World Ground Café, 308 Jackson Street, at 3rd

For more information, please contact the District Three Council Office at 510.238.7003, or via email to tjackson@oaklandnet.com.

District 3 Candidate Forum a success

2008-05-20T23:57:00.001-07:00

Around 30 community members and other interested parties turned out Monday night for the candidate forum arranged by JLDA for the District 3 City council election in June. Although time was limited the audience was able to ask the candidates several questions and hear their statements and positions on various issues. All agreed this was a useful event and if there is a need for a run-off election in November JLDA would like to provide the candidates another chance to come address Jack London District voters.

Thank you to Steve Lowe and Bernice Straub for making the arrangements, our President Ben Delaney for moderating, and to Portobello for providing us with an excellent venue for the forum.

May Community Construction Coordination Meeting

2008-05-20T23:48:00.000-07:00

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00
Location: 130 Webster St - Sales office for the Ellington

Subject: Community questions relating to the progress of development construction in the Jack London area

Purpose: Construction coordination meeting to discuss current issues related to construction activity

1. Introductions
2. Report by each developer as to status of project construction and completion
a. 200 Broadway – The Ellington
b. 311 2nd St – The Colony
c. Ellis Partners – 66 Franklin
d. Ellis Partners - Sites C
e. Ellis Partners – Site F
f. Ellis Partners – Site G
3. Construction schedule for the summer months, and hours of actual construction activity.
4. Current community concerns that have surfaced since last community meeting.
5. For the good of the order
6. Set date for next meeting

How to get an Area M Parking Permit

2008-05-20T21:29:00.000-07:00

In April 2008 the City of Oakland sent out a letter to over 1,500 Jack London District residents and business owners describing the new mixed-use parking permit plan, scope, eligibility criteria, cost and procedure for getting the permit along with an application form. These materials are available from the links below:

Click here for a copy of the letter
Click here for the map showing the streets it affects.
Click here for the application form

If you did not receive the letter, lost it or are new to the area and need a parking permit please review the documents above, then print and fill out the application form indicating it is for an Area M permit. Mail the completed form, other supporting documentation as required, and a check for $150 payable to the City of Oakland to:

City of Oakland Parking Division, Administration
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza #6300
Oakland, CA 94612

Note that permits are issued for a specific car and must be affixed to the car, there are no transferable permits. For instructions on how to affix the permit once you receive it click here.

If you purchase an annual Area M permit ($150) you may also purchase temporary visitor permits as follows: each 1-day permit costs $1.00 per vehicle and each 14-day permit costs $5.00 per vehicle. No more than five 1-day and five 14-day visitor permits may be purchased at any one time. If you include payment, you may order visitor permits on the application form sent out by the City (see link above).

Please note, JLDA does not issue, administer, or benefit financially from the Area M mixed use parking permit plan - if you have any questions you should direct them to the City of Oakland, specifically Marcela Pardo-Espinoza who can be reached at (510) 986-2690.

District 3 Candidates Forum - this Monday 5/19 at 6pm

2008-05-18T14:21:00.000-07:00

JLDA has arranged an informal candidates forum for the District 3 City Council election. The forum is this Monday evening (5/19) starting at 6pm in the Regatta Room of Portobello - 11 Embarcadero West (entrance at the corner of Oak and Embarcadero).

All three District 3 candidates will be attending: Nancy Nadel, Greg Hodge, and Sean Sullivan. You can read their candidate statements as published in the May edition of our newsletter "JLDA Call" below.

The forum will give you to a chance to hear the candidates speak and ask them questions. Remember the District 3 councilmember is our most immediate contact with government representation at the City level.

Where: Portobello Regatta Room, 11 Embarcadero West (at Oak and Embarcadero)
When: 6:00 PM / Monday / May 19th.
Candidates: Nancy Nadel / Greg Hodge / Sean Sullivan
Questions: JLDA Board / Community

Note: JLDA does not endorse any particular candidate for this election. Their statements below are listed in alphabetical order.

Greg Hodge

Our collective public safety depends on more than reactive responses to incidents of crime. It involves a coordinated response to the underlying factors that increase the likelihood of crime and delinquency in our communities. Through prevention and early intervention programs, we can address high-risk behaviors and conditions that have become too prevalent. Our strategy will not only ensure that our community is safe, but also that we can tackle addiction and unemployment. This is critical.

We need culturally competent diversion programs that reflect the diversity of the communities that work and live in District 3. This is the only way we'll be able to differentiate those who would be better served by programs than punishment. Research and pilot initiatives across the nation have demonstrated that when we improve access to basic needs such as education, health care, housing, and employment for all of our citizens, we are more likely to have a community in which our citizens feel safe and our businesses thrive.

A coordinated approach to public safety is one in which our community stakeholders truly partner with our legal system and justice stakeholders in order to develop a common voice and approach to decreasing violence and participation in the underground economy. Contact us at hodgeforoakland.com and share your ideas.

Nancy Nadel

As the Councilwoman representing the people of District 3, I’ve successfully fought special interests, bloated bureaucracy, and City Hall inaction to achieve real results. I am proud to be endorsed by the Democratic Party, Assemblymember Sandre Swanson, Supervisor Keith Carson, Labor Leaders, the Sierra Club, East Bay Young Democrats, Planned Parenthood and over 100 community leaders and District 3 neighbors, among others. I would be honored to continue to serve as your Councilwoman.

With your support, I’ve established the Campbell Village Teen Center, with a second new Center coming; developed youth job training/conflict resolution programs; expanded funding for hiring police and the Crimestoppers Program; increased street lighting and traffic signals for neighborhood safety; opened a credit union near West Oakland BART; expanded affordable housing; created 6000+ Oakland jobs during the housing boom; improved Lake Merritt with responsible zoning; created new dog parks; and introduced legislation protecting our right to reproductive healthcare without harassment.

More reforms are needed: Safety – increase neighborhood foot/bike patrols, expand programs to reduce youth homicide; recruit/retain police officers. Revitalization – Expand Business Improvement Districts, restore West Oakland Train Station. Greening Oakland – we’ve improved Bertha, Cleveland Cascades, Lafayette, Sensory Gardens, Willow parks; must continue with Raimondi/Fitzgerald parks, and districtwide tree plantings. For assistance, call: 238-7003. To volunteer: VoteNancyNadel.com.

Sean Sullivan

Many in the Jack London District know of me through my work at Covenant House. I am grateful for the support you have given us and the partnership that has grown since then. Over the last six years, I have advocated for these youth in Oakland and to provide the services they need.

I have first-hand experience at getting people off of the streets and into shelter. Through this work, I have come to learn the needs of the people in the streets and the services available and needed to get people into self sufficiency. I was asked to run for city council by the mother of a homicide victim who knew of my work. Meeting and talking with some of you, JLD residents also drew me into the race. I value your concerns about crime, blight and lack of leadership in Oakland.

A safe, clean, thriving Jack London District is part of my vision and recognizes the investment you have made in this community. That vision of vibrancy includes an active and accessible waterfront and a policed commercial corridor. I believe I have the energy and ability to help bring growth that will build a solid sustainable future for our youth; providing safe neighborhoods and opportunities for all of us. We highly appreciate this opportunity. SeanSullivan.org

M Parking Permits for Non-Profit Organizations in the Jack London District

2008-05-16T15:41:00.000-07:00

For employees of non-profit organizations to be eligible for parking permits, the non-profit must have a business license. Perhaps you already know this, but it is news to me that all non-profits are supposed to register with the City. Apparently there is no penalty if you don't, so the non-profits I have been associated with haven't bothered. To get a business license, the non-profit must submit an application along with a "one time fee" of $30. After that, an annual tax return must be completed and submitted to the City, but no additional taxes are required. The New Business Application form can be found at: http://www.oaklandnet.com/government/fwawebsite/revenue/pdf/Newbusapp.pdf or you can go to 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, 1st floor and do your paperwork there.

One thing you must have in order to get a business license is a Zoning Permit (#13 on the New Business Application form). This comes from the Zoning Division in where they call it a ZONING CLEARANCE (not a Zoning Permit). The Zoning Division is in the Permit Center, which is also at 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, but on the 2nd floor. There is a "one time fee" of $27 to get a Zoning Clearance. I can't find a Zoning Clearance form on line, but I got one by fax and another by email (from two different planners). It asks for the street address of your non-profit and a description of your business activities so they can verify that the zoning allows your activity. This should not be an issue for any non-profit with an office in the Jack London District.

To get a Zoning Clearance number without going to the Zoning Counter, first call a planner at 238-3911 and press 1 to leave a call-back number or 2 to get a planner (expect to wait on hold). I was helped by Alicia Parker who emailed me a form. She said most people come in to the office to get a Zoning Clearance, but she would email me a form that I can fax back. Planners take calls from 9 to noon and 2 to 4. I'm not sure what happens next, but I am pretty sure I will be told to call the cashier at 238-4774 and provide my credit card information. At some point I will get a Zoning Clearance number that I can enter on my downloaded New Business Application.

Whew. Add $57 to the cost of a parking permit if you are a non-profit organization. And a lot of bureaucracy!

If you have different information or different experiences with the City, please let JLDA know. And please share this information with other non-profits in the Jack London District.

Gary Knecht,

JLDA

JLDCPC Crime and safety survey

2008-05-16T12:33:00.000-07:00

Let us know what crime and safety issues are more important to you!

The JLDCPC is conducting a short online survey design to gauge what crime and safety issues are most important for us to focus on in the coming months. We will be sharing these results with Oakland Police Department representatives. You can complete the survey online at http://jldcpc.org/survey or email bill@jldcpc.org to get a PDF or paper copy of the survey.

Oakland Neighborhood Summit 2008

2008-05-12T19:56:00.000-07:00

The Neighborhood Services Division Invites you to attend the Neighborhood Summit 2008

Saturday, May 31, 2008
Laney College, 200 Fallon Street, Oakland
Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:15am-9:00am
Program & Workshops 9:00am-3:00pm

Event Highlights

Lots of workshops (see flyer link below for details).
Keynote Speaker: Joseph Marshal, Ph.D., Omega Boy's Club
Master of Ceremony: Deputy Chief Jeffrey Israel
Oakland Youth Movement
Meet Area Captains

You can view the event flyer here :http://jldcpc.org/2008_Summit.pdf

You can sign up to attend here (registration deadline is Friday, May 16th): http://www.oaklandnet.com/NSDRegistration/Regadd.asp

Drop us a note at feedback@jldcpc.org if you are planning to attend so
that we can coordinate.

Bill Dailey
JLDCPC Chair

POSTPONED - Hearing on Major CUP application for nightclub

2008-05-01T20:03:00.000-07:00

We have learned today that the Major Conditional Use Permit application for a nightclub in the district has been removed from the agenda of the May 7th the Oakland City Planning Commission meeting. No explanation was given or is known to JLDA at this time. We'll keep you posted.

Crime Prevention Committee survey and May 8th meeting

2008-04-30T18:28:00.000-07:00

We hope that many of you will be able to join us at our next Jack London District Crime Prevention Council meeting on May 8th (details below).

In preparation for that meeting, it would be great if you take 5 minutes to complete an online survey about how we should define the priorities of the JLDCPC in the near future:

http://jldcpc.org/survey

Meeting details:

Jack London District Crime Prevention Council (JLDCPC) Meeting Notice

Date: Thursday, May 8, 2008
Time: 6:30-8:00 P.M.
Place: 229 Harrison Street (office at the Egghouse)

Agenda Topics

- Police Updates
- Community Priorities Survey Results
- National Night Out Planning
- City Staff Updates

For more information please email us at jldcpc@jlda.org or:

NSC Annie Sloan @ 238-2340
Mr. Bill Dailey @ 868-9314

Trash Bash IX

2008-04-29T00:58:00.000-07:00

A big thank you to everyone who showed up, cleaned, organized and supported our ninth annual neighborhood Trash Bash*. Around fifty people volunteered and picked, shoveled, and bashed their way through piles of trash from our streets filling the entire back of a City public works truck. Cigarette butts, broken bottles, weeds, litter, even parking tickets were among those items removed during the process. Afterwards Steve Sacks fired up the grill and helped us to burgers, and Polish sausages donated by his company Prime Smoked Mats. Chips, snacks and sides to go with them were donated by Word Ground Cafe and Sierra Deli.

Among the many volunteers was a strong contingent from Covenant House who worked hard with us and joined the BBQ afterwards - thanks guys! After the BBQ JLDA President Ben Delaney presented awards in recognition of service to the Jack London District community to Steve Sacks, Joanna Adler and Karl Augenstein.

We would particularly like to thank Winnie Anderson and her husband Paul for organizing the event this year, Gary Knecht for the use of his space at The Egghouse, Steve in his sixth year as BBQ Masterchef, Bernice for the use of her pickup, and all our donors and other volunteers who made the day possible and a great success. Thank you!

Some photos from the event are available at jlda.org/trashbash/trashbash9 and there will also be a write up in the May edition of JLDA Call - out soon!

* Just in case you are wondering what happened to Trash Bash 10 - well there was a little confusion about how many there had been before, yes we've had so many now we are losing count. But rest assured this is the ninth and next year will be the tenth. The good news is we'll be able to use those poster all over again!

Advertise in our printed newsletter JLDA Call

2008-04-29T00:30:00.000-07:00

If you would like to advertise in our monthly printed newsletter, the "JLDA Call" please refer to the following deadline and pricing information. All print ads include a free business sized ad on our JLDA website for the duration of your print ad.

2008 Deadlines

Issue	Copy Deadline	To Printer	Distribution Date
May	April 25	April 28	May 9
June	May 23	May 26	June 6
August	July 25	July 28	August 8
September	August 22	August 25	September 5
October	September 19	September 22	October 3
November	October 24	October 27	November 7
December	November 21	November 24	December 5

Advertising Info:
Size of ad: 4” horizontal x 2.25” vertical
Availability: 12 advertisers per issue, maximum
Cost: $255 for a three month commitment, payable in advance. Payment and artwork must be received by the copy deadline above.
Inquiries as to availability: advertising@jlda.org or call Barry Pilger/Stafford Real Estate 510-251-1848

Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application for new nightclub

2008-04-28T23:33:00.000-07:00

On May 7th the Oakland City Planning Commission will consider the major conditional use permit (CUP) application by Allen Kimball to open a new nightclub/restaurant in the district. The meeting begins at 6pm in hearing room 3 of City Hall and the CUP application is agenda item 5 as detailed below:

Location: 671 4th Street
Assessors Parcel Numbers: (APN 001-0121-031-01)
Proposal: Major Conditional Use Permit for new nightclub/restaurant in the Jack London Square area.
Case File Number: CM08-019
Owner, Applicant: Allen Kimball (owner), Sean Laal (applicant)
Planning Permits Required: Major Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow Group Assembly in the M-30 Zoning District, with nightclub/restaurant and alcohol beverage service
General Plan: E-LI1 Estuary Light Industrial (Port Area)
Zoning: M-30 General Industrial Zoning District
Environmental Determination: Exempt, Section 15301 (Existing facilities) and Section 15304 (Minor alterations to land) of State CEQA Guidelines; and Section 15183, Projects consistent with a community plan, general plan or zoning Historic Status: Not a Potentially Designated Historic Building (PDHP)
Service Delivery District: Metro
Date Filed: January 31, 2008
Support/Opposition: Support:
Owner and architect Opposition: None
Action to be Taken: Decision on Major Conditional Use Permit application.
Staff Recommendation: Approve
Finality of Decision: Appealable to City Council
For Further Information: Contact case planner, David Valeska at (510) 238-2075 or dvaleska@oaklandnet.com.

CORE Newsletter available

2008-04-28T23:21:00.000-07:00

CORE stands for Citizens of Oakland Respond to Emergencies. The Winter 2008 edition of the CORE Newsletter is now available as a download from the CORE website at www.oaklandnet.com/fire/core/esprit.html.

Kaity Booth
Acting CORE Coordinator
Oakland Fire Department Office of Emergency Services
Tel: (510) 238-6351 ~ Fax: (510) 238-7761
kbooth@oaklandnet.com
www.oaklandcore.org

The Oakland Port: Environmental Consequences & Community Impact

2008-04-28T23:17:00.000-07:00

A Presentation by Margaret Gordon, Oakland Port Commissioner
Monday, May 5, 6-7:30pm
Buttercup Grill, 229 Broadway at 3rd St.

Come and listen to Margaret Gordon speak about the little-publicized health impacts and environ- mental consequences of diesel trucks idling for hours as they wait in line to load and unload, among other things.

Parking permit area signs go up

2008-04-28T22:47:00.000-07:00

The office of Councilmember Nancy Nadel has informed us that property owners in the JLD, who are either renting out their residential or commercial properties, are not eligible for permits. Enforcement of the permit plan will begin on May 15, 2008.

The letters and maps should be mailed out in the next week or so. The letter will explain the eligibility requirements and application process, and has been corrected to state that parking permits will be issued for “each vehicle owned, leased, or under the continuing custody of any person who can demonstrate that they are currently a resident, employee, business owner, or a representative of a neighborhood serving establishment within the JLD Designated Mixed Use Parking Permit (MUPP) Area. For employees, business owners must provide a list of employees, along with each employee’s current vehicle registration and driver’s license.

Everyone should just wait to receive the letter before they call the City with questions. The letter will likely provide all of the information necessary. The letter also specifies that questions should be directed to Marcela Pardo-Espinoza at (510) 986-2690.

UPDATE: If you purchase an annual permit ($150) you may also purchase temporary visitor permits as follows: each 1-day permit costs $1.00 per vehicle and each 14-day permit costs $5.00 per vehicle. No more than five 1-day and five 14-day visitor permits may be purchased at any one time. If you include payment, you may order visitor permits on the application form sent out by the City.

Meeting - Truck Parking in the Produce Area

2008-04-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

Nancy Nadel's invites you to participate in a Community Dialog regarding truck parking in the produce area and it effect on our District.

When: Thursday, April 24, 2008, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Hearing Room 3

Councilmember Nadel, Traffic Engineering, and Traffic Enforcement will be available to discuss your concerns.

Agenda

Resident concerns - neighbors
Business concerns - produce merchants

Options to address:

Parking Enforcement – Sgt. Steinberger
Traffic Engineering - Joe Wang
Clean-up - PWA

Next steps

Permit parking update

2008-04-14T17:55:00.000-07:00

Permit parking is now in the hands of City staff. JLDA's Parking and Transportation Committee provided the City with a mailing list last Friday and with comments on draft letters they intend to send to every address within the permit parking district. Within a week, you should look for a letter explaining how to get a permit, when signs will be installed, and when enforcement will begin. We have not seen the final letter, so we can't tell you exactly what it will say.

If you have questions during this start up period, the person to contact is Marisa Arrona, Policy Aide in the office of Councilmember Nancy J. Nadel. Marisa can be reached at 238-7031 or arronaM@oaklandnet.com.

Here are Marisa's notes on a meeting she had last Tuesday with staff responsible for implementing this program:

I will call (have already called) Gary Knecht to let him know that Francine incorporated his concerns/comments into the letter. I will ask Gary to email the database/list to Joe by Friday. Joe and Si will then “scan” the list to see if any glaring errors stand out – otherwise, Joe will email the database to Francine.
If Francine receives the database on Friday, she can begin the mailing process on Monday. It will take about 5 days to complete the mailing since a map will be included with each letter and the envelopes have to be stuffed.
If any JLD residents or business owners come into Francine’s office and say they did NOT receive a letter, Francine will confirm that his/her address is within the permit boundary and will then update the database to include that address and will notify Joe so he can update his list.
Dan and Kenneth will begin installing the signs on or about May 1st. The sign installation process will take 3-5 days. Eleven new poles will be installed, and the remaining 149 signs will be attached to existing poles or light stands.
Enforcement will begin on May 15th. Francine’s letter will state that “enforcement will begin on May 15th, and the sign installation will be completed in early May.”
Currently, Francine has 1100 permits to sell. She will order a few hundred more as back-ups.

Please check at the JLDA website for any late breaking news - we will also send it out to our email announcements list. And please provide feedback if you run into any problems.

April Edition of JLDA Call out now

2008-04-08T14:00:00.000-07:00

JLDA is pleased to announce that the third print edition of its monthly newsletter "JLDA Call" is out now. Featured in this article are details of the new mixed used parking permit, and Trash Bash 10, our annual neighborhood cleanup event.

You should see the new issue available from Tuesday April 8th at Sierra Deli, World Ground Cafe and many other locations throughout the district. Or you can download your own copy to read, print and share - the latest copy is always available from this location: http://jlda.org/call/latest.pdf

Trash Bash Ten

2008-04-07T23:30:00.000-07:00

SUNDAY, APRIL 27th Annual Neighborhood Clean-up Day

Join us on Sunday,April 27th from 9am-Noon at The Egghouse, 229 Harrison (at 3rd St) to help clean up our neighborhood. Also, come and drop-off your computers, small electronic devices and batteries for E-Recycling.

Even if you can't make the clean up why not join us for the free Neighborhood BBQ after the cleanup starting at 1:00pm. The BBQ is for all (vegetarian option available).

Please RSVP by email to trashbash@jlda.org or by calling Winnie at (510) 375-9035. A flier for this event is available for download, if you would like to print it and post it in your building or place of work please get it here.