Point San Pedro Road Coalition

Marin County 10-Year Plan to End Homeless

Marin County Health & Human Services is hosting a series of community meetings through-out the county in May and June to discuss the County 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness.

Community Meeting Flyer for May 24, 2012 (Flyer also identifies meeting dates on May 16, 18, 19, 21 and 23)
Agenda for Community Meeting

Charrette Week Flyer for June 25 - July 2nd, 2012 (A charrette is an intensive planning process that brings together residents, businesses, city/town officials, county and local agencies to jumpstart and streamline how a community develops or updates its plan to end homelessness)

For more information and dates, please go to the Marin County 10-Year Plan website.

Regards,
Kathy Kipp, MBA
Projects Coordinator
Marin County Health & Human Services
415-473-7370

Upcoming Friends of China Camp (FOCC) Events

Several events are planned related to the potential closure of the China Camp State Park and the efforts of Friends of China Camp. Full information can be found on the FOCC website, but a summary of those events can be reviewed here.

Glenwood School Improvements Planned for Summer 2012

The Glenwood Site Leadership Team, along with San Rafael City Schools, has been working on a plan to improve the traffic flow in and out of the school as well as create more parking for staff and parents. A copy of the draft plan is also available for viewing in the Glenwood School office at 25 West Castlewood Drive.

Friends of China Camp

Friends of China Camp (FOCC)—working with partner organizations including Marin Chinese Cultural Association (MCCA)—plans to save China Camp by becoming operator of the park on July 1st. This plan has been endorsed by the Marin Open Parks Coalition. The Marin Community Foundation has pledged to match up to $40,000 for donations collected by FOCC through the end of April. For more information, see or Closure of China Camp page or go to the Friends of China Camp website or call 415.488.5161. You can also make a donation and/or join this organization and help save China Camp State Park from closure.

Pt. San Pedro Road Medians and Road Paving Update

The following is an updated status of the schedule for the medians and repaving work from the S.R. Dept. of Public Works. The √ mark indicates a completed step:

1. √ Feb 1, 2012: Identify existing medians condition and scope the work needed to be done (including plant criteria and list) and develop alternatives for staff review
2. √ Feb 16, 2012: First public meeting to review planned infrastructure work and planting plans
3. √ Feb 28, 2012: Second public meeting
4. √ March 19, 2012: S.R. City Council approval of the preferred design concept
5. √ April 2, 2012: Council approval of the project and authorization to bid the project
6. April 26, 2012: Open submitted bids and put bonds up for sale
7. May 2012: Sell bonds by end of May
8. June 2012: Council awards contract
9. July 2012: Begin construction (Phase 1-infrastructure, and water line repairs)
10. August/September 2012: Begin planting (Phase 2) - NOTE: If the Phase 1work is minor, then the two phases will be combined.
11. Spring/Summer 2013: Pave Pt. San Pedro Road with sound-absorbent material

Marin Independent Journal Articles on China Camp

An article titled "Effort to save parks gains steam" was published on March 28, 2012 and a follow-up editorial titled "Group needs help to keep local state parks open" was published on March 29, 2012. Both articles highlight the issues surrounding the potential closing of China Camp State Park and the efforts of local organizations working with the government to forstall that conclusion. More is needed to be done to insure the park remains open and there is a call for more public support.

Marin Housing Authority Home Connection Service

We have a great program at Marin Housing Authority for County Residents. We are excited about the possibilities and believe it is of benefit to many people, especially those needing more stability in their living situation. If you've considered the benefits of a roommate, but don't know where to start, Home Connection can help. It is a public, nonprofit, roommate referral service that facilitates two types of arrangements:

1. In a match arrangement, a home provider is matched with a home seeker who pays rent.
2. A service exchange, often involving seniors, entails a home seeker who agrees to provide services in lieu of rent.

Guidance and tools are provided every step of the way from help defining your needs through the written roommate agreement. The service includes a no-cost background check and compatibility match. Home Connection of Marin serves County residents from all walks of life. If you would like more information please call Cheryl Cross at 491-2571 or email homeconnection@marinhousing.org.

If you'd like us to speak at one of your Neighborhood Association Meetings, please call/email the number below. Also, see this flyer for more information that can be posted at your association. Thank you for your time.

Alice Fishler
4020 Civic Center Drive
S an Rafael CA 94903
415.491.2583
415.472.2186 fax
homeconnection@marinhousing.org