NEIGHBORS OF THE WOOD STREETS
MEETING NOTES Thursday, May 15, 2014
Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Charles Slaughter
TREASURER’S REPORT
After expenses of $19.41, the annual yard sale netted $354.65 bringing the balance in the treasury to $1,026. 84. It was a huge success again this year! Thank you to everyone who donated items for sale as well as worked the day of the sale.
MARKETING COMMITTEE
Phillip and Kaylee Calderon are new chairpersons of this committee and are working toward more involvement from the neighbors in our community. They will be trying ideas such as a brief questionnaire via e-mail for new suggestions for our group. You can contact them at with your thoughts.
GUEST SPEAKER – PATRICIA LOCK-DAWSON – FOUNDER OF SANTA ANA RIVER TRUST
A pathway for walkers, bikers and hikers along the Santa Ana River has been in progress for 40-50 years from the San Bernardino Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The Santa Ana River Trust was formed in 2011 to develop projects and programs that beautify the river and surrounding areas, increase the use of the Santa Ana River Trail and engage the community to create active river stewards in our area. A grant was received in 2011 to improve neighborhood access to the river, trails and related parks.
A map was produced that details the river, trail and access points available to everyone for free. It is available at bike shops and the Mayor’s office at the City of Riverside.
You are encouraged to become a member, attend an event or “Like” the trust on Facebook
The Santa Ana River Trust is located at 4075 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501. 951-788-0670 or 951-536-6452
Next clean-up date – June 14, 2014 – contact for more information.
RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT – Lt. Hardin
Lt. Hardin reports that Riverside City Council voted to allocate money to put more officers in the field to address homeless/panhandling problems in the city. They have been focusing on citizens panhandling on off ramps and other areas in the city known to have this problem. He urged citizens to call 311 to report this type of activity.
NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSPORTATION CAUCUS – Justin Scott Coe -This is a group organized to hear discussions regarding traffic issues in our communities. If you are interested in this topic and would like your opinions heard, please attend the next meeting on May 22 at 6:00 at Braemar Apartment Club House.
REPORT FROM COUNCILPERSON Mike Gardner
Brockton restriping will begin this week and take about 3 months to complete
The city is applying for an Active Transportation Grant to provide additional funds for bike lanes and sidewalks on one side of Palm Avenue. We will know in the Fall of 2014 if the grant is awarded.
In early June, the 9th Street and 14th Street Westbound on ramps will be closed for the entire month.
A MEETING TO DISCUSS THE RIVERSIDE AVENUE GRADE (BRIDGE) SEPARATION will be Wednesday, May 28, 2014 from 7:00 to 8:00 at Pachappa Elementary School, 6200 Riverside Ave., Riverside, CA. Ward 3 Councilmember Mike Soubirous will be there along with representatives from the City of Riverside’s Public Works Dept. and Union Pacific Railroad.
Alleys – Clean-up in the alleys is driven by 311 calls and code enforcement. There is grading available.
Residents of Oakwood Pl., Linwood Pl., Briscoe St. and Riverside Avenue, East of Magnolia who have had their streets torn up recently for water and street light projects, will have their streets repaved as soon as all work has been completed.
As you have probably read in the paper, the wi-fi system in Riverside will be taken down and will be replaced with “hot spots” located in areas around libraries and community centers.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
ANNOUNCMENTS:
JUNE – NO MEETING
JULY 17 – Next NOWS Meeting
AUGUST 5th – NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
SEPTEMBER 21ST – NOWS MEETING