Notes from Jan 13th PMAC

New Sheriff's Department deputy for Pacheco is officer Andy Vanzelf, paid for by the California Grand Casino.

CHP has six members in local office now. Reported low traffic causality rate for December. Most stops are for cell phones or seat belts.

Community Watch not very active in Pacheco because five local homeless people aren't much trouble. Has moved on to paying gigs in Martinez and Concord. NYT running story about CCC homeless programs.

Citizen asked about increased graffiti on sidewalks and church. Doug Stewart reported that he had one of the artists arrested.

Bette Wilgus reporting on Beautification Project that they have a new point person Susan Cohen for liaison. Susan sent Gary who said she'd be at future meetings. So far Pacheco LL-2 Zone 5 has spent a bit less than half a million since 2002, has 32K$ left over. So far has finished Pacheco median, installed benches and fence for park. Has a water meter, but no connection to Contra Costa Water District yet.

Doug complained about poor maintenance of park. County people said that they'll respond on the basis of community complaints. They suggest cleanup days to save funds in county maintenance for further improvements.

Will start working on Easter party. It will be the only free such event this side of the county.

Agenda for Jan 13th PMAC

Thanks to Bette B Wilgus as usual for providing the agenda

Pacheco Municipal Advisory Council Public Meeting
January 13, 2010
6:30 pm
5800 Pacheco Boulevard, Pacheco

AGENDA

The public may comment on any agenda item of public interest within the jurisdiction of the Pacheco Municipal Advisory Council. In accordance with the Brown Act, if a member of the public addresses an item not on the posted agenda, no response, discussion or action on the item may occur.

1. Call To Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Public Comment/Announcements – May include, but not limited to:

* Sheriff’s Department – Special Announcement

* California Highway Patrol
* Community Watch
* Supervisor Bonilla’s Office

4. Report on Beautification Project – Bette Wilgus

5. Correspondence – Olivier Fontana
6. Report from Pacheco Town Council- Doug Stewart
7. Adjournment

-HJC

Xmas party at Pacheco Community Center

The Xmas party seems to have gone well, but there were a few things I'd like to fix up for the next time.

Having the kids decorate themselves was a good idea, but next time they need to be provided with mirrors. Either a large wall mirror or two to three hand mirrors so they can see what they're putting on their faces.

The signup would have gone smoother with two or three clipboards so the parents wouldn't have to bend over the table to sign their kids up for photos and an additional clipboard for reading the names off of would also be nice.

There simply weren't enough games and events. Guessing and counting games would be a nice touch as it would keep the parents involved with their kids.

The individual foil drink packs are terrible for the environment, but they do keep the hall a lot cleaner. The sugary snacks are also bad for the kids, but if they never eat healthy at home, what can we do?

And lastly bring back the seasonal background music, but play it softly so that everybody has to stay quiet in order to hear it.

Christmas event at Pacheco Community Center

At 10am on Saturday the 19th, there will be Christmas event at the Pacheco Community Center, 5800 Pacheco Boulevard.

No PMAC in Nov or Dec

Bette B Wilgus just wrote to say that:

There will be no Pacheco Municipal Advisory Council meetings on November 11 or December 9. The next meeting will be held January 13.

Santa is coming to Pacheco

Saturday, December 19th at 10 AM. Pacheco Community Center 5800 Pacheco Blvd.

http://www.pachecotowncouncil.com/

September 2009 PMAC

Here are the minutes from last month's meeting.

Pacheco Municipal Advisory Council Public Meeting

September 09, 2009

1. Call To Order 6:34 pm
2. Attending: Olivier Fontana, Doug Stewart, Joanne Boyle, Kay Perry Thayer
3. Approval of Minutes – Approval of July Minutes tabled until next meeting
4. Public Comment/Announcements –

* Sheriff’s Department – Lt. Mahoney provided the latest crime statistics. Very light activity there was one auto burglary and 2 other burglaries during this period.

* Community Watch – Doug reported that there has been no recent activity in Pacheco. They are very busy starting in San Pablo

5. Discussion regarding website options – Henry Cobb presented a proposal to create a web site hosted by Google. Concerns were raised about the having sponsored advertizing outside the control of the P-MAC. Further discussion will be needed and input from County Staff before a determination of feasibility can be reached.

6. Report on Beautification Project – Vi Smith reported that there has been little information coming from Public Works on status of the various projects and funding. Request that DPW provide regular updates. We may need to have County Staff intervene.
7. Correspondence – Olivier Fontana reported on conditional use application for Simar Gill seeking approval for home internet business. The Board had no comment on the application.
8. Report from Pacheco Town Council- Doug Stewart reported that the community center will host a Spaghetti Dinner Sept. 20 from 5pm to 7pm
9. Adjournment: 7:16 pm