Agenda May 2, 2023

Agenda for Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 6:00 PM until approx. 8:00 PM

Normal Heights Community Center

4649 Hawley Avenue

also via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88018161962

or via telephone: 1 689-278-1000 Meeting ID: 880 1816 1962 Passcode: none

6:00     Call to order – AUDIO, CHAT, AND VIDEO WILL BE RECORDED

1. Introductions of Board members. All attendees are encouraged to enter their name for a record of their attendance in “Chat” or, if participating by audio only, to introduce themselves verbally. A reminder that other Chat entries will not be monitored by the Chair and are not considered official communications, even if to or from Board members.
2. Agenda Setting/modifications (Note: items may be addressed out of listed order and time)
3. Approval of previous meeting minutes as sent via email – Secretary/Brian Schrader
4. Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer/ Frances Prichett

6:15   Non-Agenda Public Comment

• Non-Agenda Public Comment regarding NH land use & related NH community issues (2min pp).
• Digital Communications Monitoring from, Nextdoor, Facebook, Email, etc. 

6:30     Action/Decision Items (Board member roll call may be performed for recording votes)

• Review AB68 – shall the board send a letter advising updates to the draft bill?
• If Elo-Rivera is attendance the meeting will have Q&A

7:15     Reports/Updates

• City, County, and State government agency representatives, if present.
  • District 9 Councilmember Elo-Rivera – Ben Mendoza, 619-236-6699
  • County Supervisor Fletcher –Ana Laura Martinez 619-531-5525
  • State Senator Atkins – Christopher Vallejo 619-645-3133
  • Assembly member Ward – Christopher Gris (619) 280-7801
• Chair report
  • Community Planners Committee – Paul Coogan
• Community Group updates when present
  • Adams Avenue Business Association – Scott Kessler
  • El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association – Gary Weber
  • NH Community Association and NH Urban Arts – TBD
  • Adams “Community Recreation Advisory Group” – Nancy Lawler
  • NH History Project – historical documents are now at the Community Center office 
  • NH for Smart Growth – Paul Coogan

7:30       Standing and Advisory Committees

1. Utility Undergrounding & Street Lighting MAD – Emilie Colwell & Francis Prichett
2. Caltrans Grant Submission – Paul Coogan, Jim Baross, Greg Stone, Taylor Everich
3. DEI Program – Paul Coogan, Scott Kessler, Jim Baross
4. Tree Replacements – Greg Stone, Emilie Colwell, Gerald Schoelen
5. Joint Mid-City Communities Plan Update Committee – Paul Coogan, Greg Stone, Scott Kessler
6. Historical Property Review Report – Dan 
7. Parks & Trail Development – TBD 
8. Traffic Issue Taskforce – Allan Harjala 

8:00    Adjournment

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE LIVE TELECONFERENCED MEETING 

To join the meeting, use the URL link into your browser or click on the link provided at the top of the agenda: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88018161962

• For those who would rather call in with a telephone. Upon dialing in you will be asked to enter the Meeting ID followed by the pound/# key, this ID can be found below.

1 689-278-1000

Meeting ID: 880 1816 1962

The Zoom Application: 

• Downloading the Zoom application to your device provides for the best results. You can register for free. If you are unable to download and run the Zoom application for this meeting, you can choose “Join from your web browser” upon joining the meeting, which does not require downloading any plugins or software. 

Join the Meeting at or up to 30 minutes before the Scheduled Time: 

• Meeting participants will initially be admitted into the meeting “waiting room”. The Zoom Host will allow participants from there to the meeting itself. 

• When you enter the meeting, all participants will be muted unless otherwise directed by the Chair. The meeting audio, video, and chat will be recorded for use by the Secretary and posting on the web.

• The “Chat” function is not monitored or controlled by the Chair and Chat activity will not necessarily be addressed by the Chair and will not be included in the Minutes of the meeting. 

To provide comments on non-agenda public comment or asking to speak on agenda items: 

• Via the Zoom: Participants will be muted on entry and will need to “raise their hands” during the agenda item to be recognized by the Chair to speak.

• The Participant’s and Reaction buttons are at the bottom center of the Zoom video screen. Use these buttons to get both a list of participants and to expose the “Raise Hands” feature at the bottom. The “Raise Hand” feature may alternatively be found in the “Reactions” button at the bottom. 

• Via the phone: If you have problems connecting before the meeting you may call or text 626-390-4190. The Chair Host may be able to assist.  

• Via email: Send an email to chair@normalheightscpg.org with your name, the item, and the information, comment, or whatever that  you want provided at the meeting. 

Questions or Technical Issues 

• If you have any questions or technical issues prior to the meeting beginning, please contact the Zoom Host/Chair up to 30 minutes prior to the meeting for assistance. 626-390-4190

• More comprehensive instructions for how to join a Zoom meeting and how to test your computer or smartphone setup are available should you need them at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en- us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting