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Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-News 7/1/14

 

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Items appearing in the HNA E-News are deemed to be of general interest to neighbors but do not necessarily reflect the views of Halcyon Neighborhood Association (HNA), its Steering Committee, or the Editor. The EditorÕs introductory comments express her personal viewpoint.

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Contents

1. National Night Out Against Crime: Ice Cream Social in the Park, Tues., 8/5, 6:30–8 p.m.

2. Mini Clean-up in the Park, Sunday, Aug. 3, 4-6 p.m.

3. Crime-Watch Updates & Links

4. Whole Foods Market News: Next Drop-in Progress Meeting Weds., July 16, 8:15-8:45 a.m.

5. Neighbors Nina Lyons and Susan Hunter Have Art on Display

6. News from Councilmember Kriss WorthingtonÕs Office

7. Disaster Preparedness News: 10/18 Save the Date, Current Classes

8. Webster Street Neighbors Install ŅLittle Free LibraryÓ at Corner of Halcyon and Webster

 

EditorÕs Introductory Note:

 

IÕve combined the July and August issues into this one to keep the summer simpler, though youÕll still receive reminders about our August events closer to the dates. If you want to stay in touch with breaking crime-watch news between now and the next E-News in early September, consider joining our HNA Facebook group if youÕre a neighbor.

 

And please mark your calendar for our ice cream social for this yearÕs participation in National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 5 (see item 1). Creating a safer neighborhood can be fun, and getting to know your neighbors not only helps prevent crime; it also gets us in better shape for surviving a major earthquake or other disaster (see item 7 for disaster preparedness news. And in terms of community building, check out the new ŅLittle Free LibraryÓ at the corner of Halcyon and Webster (see item 8)

 

Happy Summer!

 

—Nancy Carleton, HNA Co-Chair and E-News Editor, halcyon92@gmail.com

 

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1. National Night Out Against Crime: Ice Cream Social in the Park, Tues., 8/5, 6:30–8 p.m.

 

EditorÕs note: Event organizer Tory Finn is looking for another couple of neighbors with ice cream machines, either old-fashioned or modern, willing to make some homemade ice cream to share at the event (one of our faithful frozen dessert makers has to miss the event due to travel plans, although two others will still be churning up some tasty treats, plus Whole Foods Market will be making a donation). ItÕs a fun way to enjoy the summer ritual of ice cream making, and your neighbors will be forever grateful. Email halcyon92@gmail.com if youÕre willing to help out in this way.

 

 

Ice Cream Social in the Park for National Night Out Against Crime

Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince)

Tuesday, August 5, 6:30-8 p.m.

Delicious Middle Eastern appetizers and sheet cake courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

Homemade Ice Cream courtesy of neighborhood volunteers (with supplements and nondairy alternative courtesy of Whole Foods Market)

Children welcome and encouraged to attend!

 

WeÕre anticipating a fun summer evening in the park this evening, with visits from police, firefighters, and city officials. This event is a crucial part of our neighborhood watch program, so bundle up to stay warm and please come out and support it with your presence! 

 

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2. Mini Clean-up in the Park, Sunday, Aug. 3, 4-6 p.m.

 

Mini Work Party in the Park

Meet at Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince)
SUNDAY, Aug. 3, 4-6 p.m.

Delicious refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

* Weeding in Halcyon Commons and nearby landscaped barriers

* Graffiti removal if we have enough help

 

Many hands make light work: Please lend yours! Even half an hour helps. Children welcome. Bring your own tools if you have them, or use ours if you donÕt. We donÕt have any student volunteers to help with this work party, so itÕs up to us neighbors! WeÕll be getting our neighborhood common space spiffed up for our National Night Out Against Crime Ice Cream Social in the Park on August 5 (see item 1).

 

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3. Crime-Watch Updates & Links

 

EditorÕs note: Our HNA Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=292160762499 often shares breaking crime reports in between E-News editions (your home and email addresses plus phone are required to participate so we can be sure the group is kept safe for neighbors, and we require this information prior to accepting your request). Remember, we rely on neighbors to fill in the details of crimes in our neighborhood, so, in addition to filing a police report (which can now be done online through the City of Berkeley website for some kinds of crimes: http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/onlinereport/), please email halcyon92@gmail.com to pass the word on to your neighbors, or share it on our Facebook page, so we can all stay aware and vigilant!

 

HNA Steering Committee member Mikel Delgado submitted the following summary of recent crimes in or near the neighborhood from May. Thank you, Mikel, for your ongoing work collecting the information!

 

6/3 assault Shattuck and Prince

6/4 assault Shattuck and Ashby

6/6 robbery Prince and Fulton

6/12 theft Shattuck at Prince

6/13 narcotics violation Shattuck and Woolsey

6/15 vehicle break-in/theft Telegraph at Prince

6/18 robbery Telegraph and Ashby

6/20 assault w/ dangerous weapon Telegraph at 66th

6/18 robbery Ashby and Telegraph

 

EditorÕs note: I emailed questions about and received additional details on the robberies from Officer Stephanie Polizziani.

 

Re the June 6 robbery at Prince and Fulton:

ŅLooks like the robbery occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m., and it was via gun. The suspect took the victimÕs purse and its contents as she was walking near the intersection of Prince and Fulton. The suspect was described as a black male adult in his 20s, medium build, and wearing dark clothing. The suspect was last seen leaving the area in a white truck. There wasnÕt an arrest that night and the case has been forwarded to the detective division for further investigation. Please remind everyone is your group to practice good situational awareness as we enter into the summer months. More and more people are out and about as the weather is nicer, hence making it more attractive for criminals to perpetrate these types of crimes. Practicing good safety skills can make the difference. I always remind the folks in my area to walk in well-lit areas, walk in groups when possible, and to not walk distracted by cellphones and other forms of media.Ó

 

Re the June 18 robbery:
ŅThe robbery occurred [at 3:15 p.m. on June 18] at Ashby and Telegraph and was via strong arm. Taken were a purse, its contents, and a cellular phone. Our robbery detectives are working a solid lead in the case. From reading the report, the suspect was described as a black male adult, in his 20s, short, and wearing all dark clothing approached the victim from behind and grabbed her purse. He was last seen fleeing the area in a dark colored car south bound on Telegraph.Ó

 

A Prince Street neighbor submitted the following report:

 

ŅFolks might want to keep an eye out for an individual: white, male, medium build (no pot belly), about 5' 10", age 35-40, short hair, maybe thinning at the top. Three days ago [Weds. June 11, my husband saw this person riding a bicycle in the area, and casing houses. He saw him walk up the drive of a house on the block and take away a cat carrier, and then stash that behind the fence at Chochmat Halev. When approached, he rode away very quickly. Tonight [June 14], someone fitting that description walked through the gate, into our yard, and when confronted, muttered that he was Ōlooking for a friend.Õ Thought folks should know since he seems to be hanging out around here.Ó

 

Crime-Related News from the BPD

 

EditorÕs note: The summer issue of the BPDÕs Neighborhood Update is full of news and tips related to crime and public safety.

 

http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/uploadedFiles/Police/Level_3_-_General/2014,Issue 1.pdf

 

EditorÕs note: Crime prevention tips from the BPD.

 

http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Police/Home/Crime_Prevention_Measures.aspx

 

EditorÕs note: Information from a BPD Nixle update on safeguarding your home while on vacation.

 

If you are going on vacation this summer, fill out a Vacation Watch Form with the Berkeley Police Department to help us better watch over your home. The form asks for emergency contact information, a description of vehicles that will be parked at the residence, descriptions of maintenance work that will be done while you are on vacation, and the names of people who will be checking the property while you and your family are away. 

 

After we receive your completed form, it is distributed to the patrol officers that patrol your neighborhood.  Although this is not a guarantee that you home will be not be damaged or burglarized, it gives you some added protection. If any sign of forced entry or unexpected change occurs, the police officer will refer to the information provided and notify the emergency contacts listed. 

 

We also encourage you to make arrangements with a family member, friend, or neighbor to check on your home while you are away. In addition, we recommend that you have your daily mail and newspaper deliveries stopped while you are away. Try to create the illusion that you are home by getting timers that will turn lights on and off. Lights burning 24 hours a day can signal an empty house.

 

After downloading the form via this link or obtaining the form in person at our Records Unit, residents can submit the Vacation Watch Form to us by mail, fax, or dropping it off at our front counter/Records Unit.

Berkeley Police Department Records Unit (Hours:  Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)

2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA, 94704

(510) 981-5750 – Front Counter

(510) 981-5819 - Fax

For full details, view this message on the web: https://local.nixle.com/alert/5209158/?sub_id=1890321

 

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4. Whole Foods Market News: Nickels for Halcyon;
Next Drop-in Progress Meeting Weds., July 16, 8:15-8:45 a.m.

 

EditorÕs note: News from Whole Foods Market. If youÕd like to be added to the neighbor notification list that Lizzie Brimhall maintains for the neighborhood-WFM meetings (and to notify neighbors when work is being done at the store), please email her at lizzie.brimhall@wholefoods.com.

 

Nickels for Halcyon Commons! Bring Your Own Bag through July 6 and Donate Your Nickel Refund to Refurbishment Projects in Halcyon Commons!

 

EditorÕs note: Be sure to bring your own bags, and ask that your refund be donated to Halcyon Commons!

 

Free Events

 

Ongoing: Final Fridays at Oakland Museum of California.

 

Contact Lizzie.Brimhall@wholefoods.com for information about free events.

 

Next Drop-in Progress Meeting, Wednesday, July 16, 8:15-8:45 a.m.

Whole Foods Market (check in at Customer Service)

 

ŅThese meetings are held at the Community Table at the front of the store, and the purpose is to share our plans for ongoing changes in the store, street litter control, and progress on any of the ongoing issues we discuss [with HNA reps and nearby neighbors]. The Store Team Leader is usually present, and anyone is welcome to join us. Of course there will be complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks. Our goal is to follow up immediately on any issues that we hear about, and to hear how the store can be a better neighbor.Ó

 

As always, if there are ever any urgent issues, please call the store at 510-649-1333 and ask for the shift manager on duty. If itÕs between 7: 30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Melody, Carlisle, or Curt will be in the store, so always feel free to swing by, too, if youÕd like to have a word with us. Call the store during business hours (8 a.m.-10 p.m.) at 649-1333 and ask for a Shift Manager:

Melody.Mestemacher@wholefoods.com

Curt.Sundin@wholefoods.com
Carlisle.Crumley@wholefoods.com

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5. Neighbors Nina Lyons and Susan Hunter Have Art on Display

 

EditorÕs note:  Prince Street neighbor Nina Lyons, who will be the artist helping us fulfill our long-held dream of installing a halcyon bird sculpture in Halcyon Commons for the twentieth anniversary of the park in 2016, has some of her sculptures on display (including some birds!) at Taylorblue Design, and Halcyon neighbor (and HNA Treasurer) Susan Hunter has some of her photos on display at Studio 35 in Sonoma. Here are their announcements. And, neighbors, please feel free to email your good news to halcyon92@gmail.com, and IÕll include it in a future E-News edition if space and timing permit.

 

Nina Lyons

Sculptures on display at Taylorblue Design

2911 Claremont Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

Open House, July 10, 4-7 p.m., with live jazz

http://www.ninalyons.com/Sculpture.html

 

Susan Hunter

Photos on display July 5 to October 5 at Studio 35

Thurs.-Mon. 11-5 (closed Tues./Weds.); Grand Opening July 5-6, 11-5

Studio 35, 35 Patten St., Sonoma, CA 95476

http://shgallery.smugmug.com

 

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6. News from Councilmember Kriss WorthingtonÕs Office

EditorÕs note: The following announcement was received from Councilmember Max AndersonÕs office.

 

Expedite Permits for Fire Damaged Buildings

On July 1st we need your help in urging the Council expedite permits to rebuild fire damaged properties in order to prevent blight.

http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2014/07_Jul/Documents/2014-07-01_Item_17_City_Manager_Referral_Develop.aspx

 

Graffiti Removal Prevention Plan

On July 1st the City Council will determine whether to move forward with graffiti abatement and prevention.
We need your help to prevent graffiti in Berkeley
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2014/07_Jul/Documents/2014-07-01_Item_18_City_Manager_Referral_Updating.aspx

 

July 4th Celebration

Berkeley Marina
Festivities begin at 12 noon, music, food court and many other fun activities.
Fireworks begin at 9:35 p.m.

http://www.anotherbullwinkelshow.com/4th-of-july/

 

July 6th Dalai Lama Birthday Celebration

Come Celebrate the Dalai LamaÕs Birthday at the Berkeley Marina
Program is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with food and cultural celebrations.

 

Increasing Construction Penalties

On July 8, the Council will have an opportunity to increase public safety by imposing higher fines for property owners that repeatedly have illegal construction on their property.

http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2014/07_Jul/Documents/2014-07-08_Item_36_City_Manager_Referral_Protect_Public.aspx

 

Imposing Fees When Multifamily Properties are Destroyed Due to Fault of Property Owner

We made the motion in an attempt to hold negligent landlords accountable for being at fault for fireÕs to their buildings. This should be coming back in a few months for the actual adoption.

http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2014/06_Jun/Documents/2014-06-24_Item_56a_Imposing_Fees_HAC.aspx

 

Holocaust Remembrance Day DVD available

Please email or call us for a DVD copy of this yearÕs event.
WeÕre happy to mail a free copy.

 

Kriss Worthington

Councilmember,
City of Berkeley, District 7, 2180 Milvia Street, 5th Floor 
Berkeley, CA 94704

(510) 981-7170 phone 
(510) 981-7177 fax 
kworthington@cityofberkeley.info

http://www.cityofberkeley.info/council7/

 

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7. Disaster Preparedness News: 10/18 Save the Date, Current Classes

 

EditorÕs note: Received from HNAÕs Disaster Preparedness Coordinator Susan Snyder.

 

Mark your calendars to join HNA neighbors for the Berkeley citywide emergency preparedness exercise! This yearÕs date is Saturday, October 18, 9-11 a.m. WeÕll have training stations and simulations. Volunteers are always appreciated to help make our community safer. Contact Susan Snyder (susan@un-scripted.com) for more information.

 

EditorÕs note: Received from the Office of Emergency Services.

 

Volunteer Opportunity - Citywide Exercise Planning Team

The Citywide Emergency Exercise is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2013.  We need volunteers to help make this yearÕs exercise a success. Planning meetings are open to anyone who wants to attend and to contribute. No experience necessary, just a willingness to pitch in with the effort. We could use help with marketing art & design, experience working with children and pets/animals, and ways to broaden our engagement of the community. If youÕre interested in becoming a planning team member or contributing to the effort, send me an email.

 

New classes added to our schedule!

Two rare opportunities to our upcoming training schedule are below.  Visit our schedule of classes page and register: http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=57314

 

Khin Chin, KChin@ci.berkeley.ca.us

CERT Program Manager,
Berkeley Fire Department, Office of Emergency Services 
510.981.5506

 

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8. Webster Street Neighbors Install ŅLittle Free LibraryÓ at Corner of Halcyon and Webster

 

EditorÕs note: For those who havenÕt seen it yet, take a stroll by the southwest corner of Webster at Halcyon to check on the installation of a ŅLittle Free Library,Ó which offers neighbors the opportunity to share books theyÕve enjoyed with one another. Thanks to Joanna and Scott Phoenix for launching the project and hosting the library, to Susan Hunter for constructing it, and to Susan Hunter and Nancy Carleton for donating the materials. See http://littlefreelibrary.org/ for more information on the concept.

 

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*For Your Calendar: HNA Dates Scheduled for 2014
Dates set as of January 2014 (verify before event by checking recent HNA E-News)

Sunday, January 26, 2014

5:30-8:45 p.m.

Post-Holiday Progressive Potluck (four courses at four households: see E-News for addresses).

Weds., Feb. 19, 2014

7:00-8:30 p.m.

Neighborhood Watch Community meeting (Crime Watch focus with brief Disaster Prep segment), Chochmat HaLev (Prince at Fulton)

Saturday, March 15, 2014

8:45a.m. -2:30 p.m.

Work Party in Halcyon Commons & Surrounding Neighborhood with Cal students from Berkeley Project, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince).
Refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods Market.
Fresh coffee courtesy of Mokka Café (Telegraph at Dowling).

Saturday, May 31, 2014

9:30 a.m. -
1:00 p.m.

 

Work Party in Halcyon Commons & surrounding neighborhood, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince).
Refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods Market.
Fresh coffee courtesy of Mokka Café (Telegraph at Dowling).

Thurs., June 5, 2014

7:30-8:30 p.m.

HNA Steering Committee Meeting to track progress & plan for second half of 2014, Webster Street (email halcyon92@gmail.com for address).

Sunday, June 29

5:00-7:00 p.m.

Big Celebration & Potluck in park with live music, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince); Appetizer Platter & Cake courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

Thursday, July 31, 2014

4:00-6:30 p.m.

Mini Work Party in Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince).
Refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

6:30-
8:00 p.m.

National Night Out Against Crime: Ice Cream Social in the Park!
Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince).
Appetizer platters & cake & nondairy frozen courtesy of Whole Foods Market.
Homemade ice cream courtesy of neighborhood volunteers.

Saturday, October 18, 2014

9:00-11:30 a.m.

Citywide Disaster Prep event, Emphasis on Children & Pets
Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince) [committee to set up half an hour early].
Refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods Market.
Fresh coffee courtesy of Mokka Café (Telegraph at Dowling).

Friday, October 31, 2014

5:45-6:30 p.m.

Costume Parade around Park for Kids, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince).

Saturday, late Oct./early Nov. XX, 2014 (date TBD)

9:00 a.m.-
2:30 p.m.

Big Mulching Work Party & Graffiti Removal in surrounding neighborhood with Cal students from Berkeley Project, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince).
Refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods Market.
Fresh coffee courtesy of Mokka Café (Telegraph at Dowling).

Sunday, December 7, 2014

5:30 -
7:00 p.m.

HNA Steering Committee Meeting to set dates for 2015, Wheeler Street (email halcyon92@gmail.com for address).

Sunday, January 25, 2015

5:30 -
8:45 p.m.

Post-Holiday Progressive Potluck (four courses at four households: see E-News for addresses TBD).

 

*HNA’s Disaster Prep Supply Cache Wish List

HNA’s Halcyon Commons Disaster Prep Supply Cache contains items intended to benefit the entire neighborhood in the event of disaster (primarily first aid, search & rescue, and communications supplies plus items for command center setup in Halcyon Commons). You can help us have what we need on hand in two ways: (1) Make a financial contribution for purchasing additional supplies to HNA (not tax deductible) or to Berkeley Partners for Parks, earmarked Halcyon (BPFP
is our nonprofit fiscal sponsor, so a check through them is tax deductible); mail or drop off your check to HNA Treasurer Susan Hunter, 3044 Halcyon Court, Berkeley, CA 94705. (2) Contribute any of the following items in-kind (supplies MUST be new or in EXCELLENT condition):

  • Duct Tape (this is a versatile supply that allows us to improvise with common household items in the event of a disaster: lots needed!);
  • Batteries (AA, C, D), regular & rechargeable; Battery Recharger for AA, C, D;
  • Quality Walkie-Talkies with 8-mile range, 22 channels (i.e., Motorola Talkabout T5500 two-way radios);
  • Axes; Crow Bars, Hard Hats;
  • Other Tools for Search & Rescue;
  • Head Lamps; Heavy-duty Flashlights;
  • Bullhorn;
  • Flashcard (for storing neighborhood database to transfer to laptop);
  • First Aid Supplies;
  • Gas Siphon (for extracting gas from cars to run generator);
  • Work Gloves;
  • Large Camping Tents (with ALL parts!);
  • Coleman or similar Gas or Propane Stove;
  • Two-Foot Lengths of 2x4s and 4x4s (good for cribbing and creating fulcrums for removing heavy objects during search & rescue operations).


  • Contact HNA Co-Chair and Cache Coordinator Nancy Carleton at
    halcyon92@gmail.com to contribute supplies.

    Berkeley Police:

    Police Emergency Number:
    911 (from landline);
    981-5911(from cell; preprogram with this number to reach Berkeley emergency from a cell)
    Police Nonemergency Number: 981-5900

    Link to beat maps and a list of beat officers:
    http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BerkeleyPartnersforP/602147a249/9a00c7ec5d/0b15b20282

    In the Halcyon neighborhood: west of Fulton is Beat 10; east of Fulton is Beat 9.

    Link to crime stats, Berkeley:
    http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BerkeleyPartnersforP/602147a249/9a00c7ec5d/42f61d76dd

    Link to police bulletins:
    http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BerkeleyPartnersforP/602147a249/9a00c7ec5d/d1559b4b0f

    Other City of Berkeley Departments:

    City Manager’s Office: Jim Hynes jhynes@ci.berkeley.ca.us 981-2493

    Nonemergency Call Center for Public Services: Dial 311 (you will be
    directed to the appropriate department) to report problems with street
    lights (get the tag number off the pole), blocked storm drains, tree
    branches down, etc.

    Public Works Customer Service: 981-6620 (streets, sidewalks, graffiti,
    sewers, litter, storm drains, street lights)

    Tree Trimming/Planting (Forestry)/Parks: 981-6660

    Written Communication with City Council

    To comment to the City Council, use following email addresses:
    “City Clerk” clerk@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Mayor Tom Bates” Mayor@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Linda Maio” LMaio@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Darryl Moore” DMoore@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Max Anderson” MAnderson@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Jesse Arreguin” JArreguin@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Laurie Capitelli” LCapitelli@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Susan Wengraf” SWengraf@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Kriss Worthington” KWorthington@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Gordon Wozniak” GWozniak@ci.berkeley.ca.us

    Representatives for Our Neighborhood

    Councilmember Max Anderson (District 3) 981-7130
    MAnderson@ci.berkeley.ca.us
    West side of Wheeler Street to the west (except for Woolsey between
    Wheeler and Shattuck)

    Councilmember Kriss Worthington (District 7) 981-7170
    KWorthington@ci.berkeley.ca.us
    East side of Wheeler to the east (includes block of Woolsey from
    Wheeler to Shattuck)

    Mayor Tom Bates 981-7100 Mayor@ci.berkeley.ca.us

    Zoning Adjustments Board

    To comment to the Zoning Adjustments Board regarding projects on their calendar, email:
    Zoning Adjustments Board zab@ci.berkeley.ca.us
    (It’s best if at all possible to submit your comments 10 days prior to meeting for inclusion in the advance packet to board members, but late submissions will be distributed the evening of the meeting.)


    * Halcyon Neighborhood Association’s Guiding Principles

    HNA is a community group dedicated to stewardship of the Halcyon Neighborhood in South Berkeley (bounded by Telegraph, Ashby, Adeline, and Woolsey). We encourage positive, proactive, partnership-oriented approaches to improving the well-being of our neighborhood, with an emphasis on the following goals:
    * Community building (such as regular potlucks, special events in the park, mutual support among neighbors, and multiblock yard sales);
    * Ongoing care of Halcyon Commons (a park conceived of and created by the neighbors who founded HNA) under the nonprofit umbrella provided by Berkeley Partners for Parks and in partnership with the City of Berkeley;
    * Continued greening and care of the neighborhood (planting trees, cleaning litter off streets, graffiti removal, and helping maintain public landscaped features);
    * Strengthening neighborhood watch (crime watch, community safety walks, emergency preparedness, and disaster supply cache);
    * Networking with the larger Berkeley community (nearby neighborhood groups, neighborhood businesses, City staff, and elected officials);
    * Sharing information and empowering residents to become proactive in addressing neighborhood needs and in expressing individual viewpoints regarding civic affairs (spreading news through meetings, flyers, and the HNA E-News, and providing contact information).
    To fulfill these goals, HNA provides a sanctuary from partisan politics so that neighbors with diverse viewpoints feel welcome to participate. Thus, HNA only takes stands on larger issues when there is near-unanimity among neighbors. By focusing on immediate local concerns, we find we can have a greater impact and get better results from the time we invest. Guided by these principles, HNA invites neighbors who are willing to work together in a spirit of partnership to participate at whatever level makes sense for them. Opportunities for serving on our volunteer Steering Committee and project-oriented committees are available to neighbors who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work together in a nonpartisan spirit. Neighbors are invited to step forward into leadership positions defined by the work they do in accordance with HNA’s primary goals and guiding principles.


    The Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-News: The HNA E-News forwards items of general interest to neighbors in the Ashby/Telegraph/Woolsey/Adeline area of south Berkeley (HNA’s borders), including announcements about community-building potlucks, greening projects, crime watch, disaster preparedness, and work parties in Halcyon Commons park. If you’re receiving this email, you probably either signed up at a neighborhood event or a neighbor forwarded it to you. Please note that to prevent spam, HNA does not share your email address with third parties. If you wish to be removed from this list, please contact HNA Co-Chair Nancy Carleton/Halcyon Neighborhood Association at halcyon92@gmail.com. Feel free to pass the HNA E-News on to other neighbors you think might be interested.

    To submit items for the newsletter: Email brief, unformatted content or links (no graphics or attachments please!) to HNA E-News Editor Nancy Carleton at halcyon92@gmail.com. Crime-watch reports and news about neighbors (births, new jobs, announcements about home businesses or creative projects) are especially welcome. Please note that due to the volunteer nature of the endeavor, the E-News does not include “letters to the editor” or “commentary,” but will gladly include links to such items written by neighbors in the Ashby/Telegraph/Woolsey/Adeline area and published elsewhere (the
    Berkeley Daily Planet has a large section devoted to opinion). Also, please note that the E-News is typically published the second week of each month; submit your item early if it relates to a future event, and there’s a greater chance it will be included.

    HNA Halcyon Safety Walk & Neighborhood Watch Listserv: For those interested in getting breaking crime-watch news, discussing ways to make our neighborhood safer, and perhaps participating in night-time and daytime safety “dog” walks (dogs not required!) to build community and serve as eyes on the street, please contact halcyon92@gmail.com indicating your interest in this listserv, and you’ll receive an invitation to join. For everyone’s safety, be sure to include your full name, address, email, and phone.

    HNA Disaster Preparedness Listserv: If you’re interested in helping out with neighborhood disaster preparedness, please contact halcyon92@gmail.com indicating your interest, and you’ll receive an invitation to join. For everyone’s safety, be sure to include your full name, address, email, and phone.

    HNA Steering Committee Listserv: If you’re interested in serving on HNA’s Steering Committee in alignment with HNA’s Guiding Principles, email halcyon92@gmail.com to indicate your interest. The Steering Committee conducts most of its business via listserv (with one or two in-person meetings annually); members agree to assist with at least one or two HNA events during the course of the year and to answer Yahoo group polls to aid in planning.

    Halcyon Neighborhood Association Facebook Group: Our HNA Facebook group (http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BerkeleyPartnersforP/602147a249/9a00c7ec5d/36acb93edf/gid=292160762499) gives neighbors fresh opportunities to network, build community, and share ideas about issues of mutual concern. Open to immediate neighbors, friends from nearby neighborhoods, and former neighbors who want to stay in touch.

    HNA Blog: If you would like to view previous newsletters online (and comment via a blog format, though this is a low activity blog), please visit http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BerkeleyPartnersforP/602147a249/9a00c7ec5d/8af94d44a8.

    HNA is an adopt-a-park affiliate with the nonprofit Berkeley Partners for Parks (BPFP). Thanks to VerticalResponse for the donation of email services for sending the HNA E-News!

    Updated 2014.6.30 13:58:25 • by the b. wicinas "robot" bwicinas@pacbell.net