This document outlines the agenda and discussion topics for a neighborhood meeting in the DeHavilland Triangle neighborhood. The agenda includes discussing neighborhood safety initiatives, issues with the city, and a presentation from Captain Terry Calderone on the neighborhood safety watch program. Other topics to be discussed include past and proposed neighborhood projects, the objectives and focus area of the neighborhood watch program, and tips for deterring crime and keeping neighborhoods safe. Block captain roles and responsibilities are also outlined.
Q3 NEWSLETTER
Please click on this link to get the latest update from my role on the Saratoga city council (or find it here http://rishikumar.com/newsletter.html)
The current on-going issues/happenings in Saratoga are covered, and may have relevant and important information for you.
Topics such as:
Saratoga Safety.
Update on water
Highway 85 noise update
Locked Mailbox ordinance
Marijuana ordinance
Q&A with Councilmember Kumar - topics such as registering surveillance cameras, getting CERT certified, reporting out of compliance issues, water filling stations, solicitation reporting and dogs on leash/not.
Councilmember Rishi Kumar's Feb 2015 NewsletterRishi Kumar
Rishi Kumar
email: rkumar at saratoga.ca.us
PHONE 408 805 5993
Office hours: 1st Saturday every month, Bell Tower Bistro (10AM to 11AM)
Keep up with the latest, subscribe to Councilmember Rishi Kumar’s newsletter http://groups.google.com/group/GreatSaratoga
The document discusses various volunteering opportunities available in and around Saratoga, California. It outlines the City of Saratoga's "Volunteer Saratoga" program which places volunteers in city departments. It also discusses opportunities to volunteer with organizations like the Saratoga Community Emergency Response Team, Saratoga city commissions, the Saratoga Library, Saratoga History Museum, and more. The document provides websites and contact information for residents interested in volunteering.
This document provides contact information for the Town of Sexsmith municipal government, including the town council, town administration offices, public works department, library, fire department, and other local services. It also includes schedules and deadlines for garbage collection, council meetings, facility rentals, and other community events and organizations in Sexsmith.
This document provides contact information for the Town of Sexsmith municipal government, including the town council members, town administration staff, public works department, library, fire department, and other local services. It also includes schedules and deadlines for garbage collection, council meetings, taxes, and rentals of community facilities. Information is provided on programs like business support, home support, and recreational activities in the area.
Rishi Kumar
Intern with Councilmember Kumar http://www.rishikumar.com/intern
Monthly City Council update http://www.rishikumar.com/newsletter.html
Direct all city/council related emails to rkumar@saratoga.ca.us
Connect with Rishi —> Facebook.com/Rishi || linkedin.com/in/rickkumar
PHONE 408 805 5993 || Facebook.com/VoteRishi || @rishikumar1
Office hours: 1st Saturday every month, Bell Tower Bistro (10AM to 11AM)
Keep up with the latest, subscribe to Councilmember Rishi Kumar’s newsletter
http://groups.google.com/group/GreatSaratoga
This document outlines the agenda and discussion topics for a neighborhood meeting in the DeHavilland Triangle neighborhood. The agenda includes discussing neighborhood safety initiatives, issues with the city, and a presentation from Captain Terry Calderone on the neighborhood safety watch program. Other topics to be discussed include past and proposed neighborhood projects, the objectives and focus area of the neighborhood watch program, and tips for deterring crime and keeping neighborhoods safe. Block captain roles and responsibilities are also outlined.
Q3 NEWSLETTER
Please click on this link to get the latest update from my role on the Saratoga city council (or find it here http://rishikumar.com/newsletter.html)
The current on-going issues/happenings in Saratoga are covered, and may have relevant and important information for you.
Topics such as:
Saratoga Safety.
Update on water
Highway 85 noise update
Locked Mailbox ordinance
Marijuana ordinance
Q&A with Councilmember Kumar - topics such as registering surveillance cameras, getting CERT certified, reporting out of compliance issues, water filling stations, solicitation reporting and dogs on leash/not.
Councilmember Rishi Kumar's Feb 2015 NewsletterRishi Kumar
Rishi Kumar
email: rkumar at saratoga.ca.us
PHONE 408 805 5993
Office hours: 1st Saturday every month, Bell Tower Bistro (10AM to 11AM)
Keep up with the latest, subscribe to Councilmember Rishi Kumar’s newsletter http://groups.google.com/group/GreatSaratoga
The document discusses various volunteering opportunities available in and around Saratoga, California. It outlines the City of Saratoga's "Volunteer Saratoga" program which places volunteers in city departments. It also discusses opportunities to volunteer with organizations like the Saratoga Community Emergency Response Team, Saratoga city commissions, the Saratoga Library, Saratoga History Museum, and more. The document provides websites and contact information for residents interested in volunteering.
This document provides contact information for the Town of Sexsmith municipal government, including the town council, town administration offices, public works department, library, fire department, and other local services. It also includes schedules and deadlines for garbage collection, council meetings, facility rentals, and other community events and organizations in Sexsmith.
This document provides contact information for the Town of Sexsmith municipal government, including the town council members, town administration staff, public works department, library, fire department, and other local services. It also includes schedules and deadlines for garbage collection, council meetings, taxes, and rentals of community facilities. Information is provided on programs like business support, home support, and recreational activities in the area.
Rishi Kumar
Intern with Councilmember Kumar http://www.rishikumar.com/intern
Monthly City Council update http://www.rishikumar.com/newsletter.html
Direct all city/council related emails to rkumar@saratoga.ca.us
Connect with Rishi —> Facebook.com/Rishi || linkedin.com/in/rickkumar
PHONE 408 805 5993 || Facebook.com/VoteRishi || @rishikumar1
Office hours: 1st Saturday every month, Bell Tower Bistro (10AM to 11AM)
Keep up with the latest, subscribe to Councilmember Rishi Kumar’s newsletter
http://groups.google.com/group/GreatSaratoga
March 2015 Newsletter of Councilmember Rishi Kumar
—
Rishi Kumar, Saratoga City Council
www.RishiKumar.com
Direct all city/council related emails to rkumar@saratoga.ca.us
Connect with Rishi —> Facebook.com/Rishi || linkedin.com/in/rickkumar
PHONE 408 805 5993 || Facebook.com/VoteRishi || Twitter rishikumar1
Office hours: 1st Saturday every month, Bell Tower Bistro (10AM to 11AM)
Keep up with the latest, subscribe to Councilmember Rishi Kumar’s newsletter
http://groups.google.com/group/GreatSaratoga
APRIL NEWSLETTER
Rishi Kumar
Councilmember, City of Saratoga
My monthly City Council update here
Direct all city/council related emails to rkumar@saratoga.ca.us
PHONE 408 805 5993 || Facebook.com/VoteRishi || @rishikumar1
Office hours: 1st Saturday of each month, Bell Tower Bistro (10AM to 11AM)
Keep up with the latest, subscribe to Councilmember Rishi Kumar’s newsletter
http://groups.google.com/group/GreatSaratoga
Connect with Rishi —> Facebook.com/Rishi || linkedin.com/in/rickkumar
Councilmember Rishi Kumar's May newsletter 2015Rishi Kumar
MAY NEWSLETTER
Rishi Kumar, City Councilmember, Saratoga
My monthly City Council update http://www.rishikumar.com/rishis-newsletter.html
Direct all city/council related emails to rkumar@saratoga.ca.us
Connect with Rishi —> Facebook.com/Rishi || linkedin.com/in/rickkumar
PHONE 408 805 5993 || Facebook.com/VoteRishi || @rishikumar1
Office hours: 1st Saturday every month, Bell Tower Bistro (10AM to 11AM)
Keep up with the latest, subscribe to Councilmember Rishi Kumar’s newsletter
http://groups.google.com/group/GreatSaratoga
Silicon valley young codersterms & conditions Rishi Kumar
This document outlines the terms and conditions for attendees, teachers, students, guests, participants, volunteers and performers of the Silicon Valley Young Coders Club. It requires agreement to assume all risks of injury or loss and releases the club, community center, and city from any liability or claims of damages arising from participation. It acknowledges risks involved and lack of insurance coverage, and agrees to indemnify the released parties from any related claims or costs.
WRT worked with the US EPA, the Region 1 EPA office in Boston, and the Hartford Capital Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) to develop a document that illustrates the best practices in site redevelopment for failed and failing Greyfield sites. Using a case study in Manchester, CT, WRT’s document focuses on the effectiveness of smart growth principles and the importance of approaching smart growth implementation collaboratively across all governmental levels and policy making. The case study approach utilizes model guidelines to turn a defunct shopping center into an affordable, green, mixed-use development, and served as the first public document to launch the Sustainable Communities Initiative in the Connecticut Capitol Region. The work included best practices in energy efficiency and conservation, Green Streets, and a systems approach to stormwater management and water quality protection. The following documents are the series of EPA documents that were published as part of the CRCOG Sustainable Communities Initiative:
From Grey to Green: Sustainable Practices for Redeveloping a Vacant Shopping Center
Together We Can Grow Better: Smart Growth for a Sustainable Connecticut Capitol Region
Smart Growth Guidelines for Sustainable Design and Development
The document outlines a community needs assessment for the Hope VI neighborhood in Rockford, IL. It provides background on the history of development in the area, including subsidized housing projects from the 1970s. It notes rising crime and deteriorating properties. The purpose of the needs assessment is to understand resident needs and preferences as the area undergoes redevelopment projects. It will gather primary data through surveys and focus groups to inform future goals and ensure projects align with the community's vision.
These PowerPoint presentations are intended for use by crime prevention practitioners who bring their experience and expertise to each topic. The presentations are not intended for public use or by individuals with no training or expertise in crime prevention. Each presentation is intended to educate, increase awareness, and teach prevention strategies. Presenters must discern whether their audiences require a more basic or advanced level of information.
NCPC welcomes your input and would like your assistance in tracking the use of these topical presentations. Please email NCPC at trainings@ncpc.org with information about when and how the presentations were used. If you like, we will also place you in a database to receive updates of the PowerPoint presentations and additional training information. We encourage you to visit www.ncpc.org to find additional information on these topics. We also invite you to send in your own trainer notes, handouts, pictures, and anecdotes to share with others on www.ncpc.org.
The document provides a summary of a planning initiative for the West Side Park neighborhood of Newark, NJ. It outlines the planning process, reviews previous plans and best practices from other cities. It analyzes neighborhood strengths and issues related to leadership, crime, poverty, housing, and quality of life. Recommendations are made to address these issues through organizing residents, economic development, public safety improvements, housing strategies, education partnerships, health services, and enhancing recreation opportunities. Next steps involve forming working groups to advance the strategic plan and attract funding for implementation.
Este documento presenta una lista de los nombres de los estudiantes de 1° B en el Colegio Camilo Henríquez para la asignatura de Tecnología en el año 2016, bajo la profesora Ana María Triviño.
The document discusses regional planning in rural contexts. It defines rural planning and issues facing rural regions like farmland preservation and limited infrastructure. It provides two case studies: Union County, PA's comprehensive plan focused on agricultural preservation and managing growth, and the New River Valley Region, VA's livability initiative to direct growth to sustainability hubs without losing rural identity. Key challenges for rural planning are tailoring requirements to unique rural needs, public engagement, defining sustainability, appropriate data and metrics, and building implementation capacity with limited resources.
Rishi Kumar's Q1 2016 newsletter provides updates on city council and community events in Saratoga, California. It discusses the city council's efforts to improve communication through videos, a community survey on the village plan, and electric vehicle infrastructure expansion. It also summarizes recent and upcoming community events, including a friendship concert, state of the city address, and bollywood night.
Rishi kumar saratoga city council q4 2016 newsletterRishi Kumar
This newsletter summarizes Rishi Kumar's activities as a city council member over the past year, including efforts to address high water bills, launching new neighborhood safety watch programs, and various city council initiatives and events. It provides updates on issues like the village planning process and new local businesses, and announces upcoming community events like the Unity in Community day and neighborhood watch grant opportunities.
Rishi kumar saratoga council october 2015 newsletterRishi Kumar
The document is a newsletter from Councilmember Rishi Kumar of Saratoga, California dated October 2015. It summarizes the opening of the new 64-acre Saratoga Quarry Park, which took over a decade of effort. It also announces upcoming local events like the Holiday Wine Stroll and Turkey Trot race. Photos show Kumar with other elected officials at various events over the month.
Councilmember Rishi Kumar's June 2015 newsletterRishi Kumar
Here is the June 2015 Newsletter
--
Rishi Kumar
City Councilmember, Saratoga
My monthly City Council update http://www.rishikumar.com/newsletter.html
Direct all city/council related emails to rkumar@saratoga.ca.us
Connect with Rishi —> Facebook.com/Rishi || linkedin.com/in/rickkumar
PHONE 408 805 5993 || Facebook.com/VoteRishi || @rishikumar1
Office hours: 1st Saturday every month, Bell Tower Bistro (10AM to 11AM)
Keep up with the latest, subscribe to Councilmember Rishi Kumar’s newsletter
http://groups.google.com/group/GreatSaratoga
Rishi Kumar provides an update on his work as a city council member in Saratoga, California. He discusses community engagement increasing since his election and implementing ideas from citizens. He also shares his experience meeting with Prime Minister Modi in Silicon Valley last month, noting Modi's leadership qualities and inspiration to apply technology to governance. Upcoming city events are also announced, including drought measures, a village plan meeting, and various community and fundraising activities.
Human: Thank you for the summary. It captured the key details and events discussed in the document in a concise manner using 3 sentences as requested.
Councilmember Kumar November 2015 NewsletterRishi Kumar
Rishi Kumar provides a newsletter summarizing his first year as a council member in Saratoga, California. He expresses satisfaction with his contributions and efforts to serve citizens. He announces upcoming volunteer opportunities at the new Saratoga Quarry Park and encourages residents to provide feedback on his performance through an anonymous survey. The newsletter also provides updates on local issues like drought policies, transportation projects, and a high school band competition.
Neighborhood Planning Strategic Plan ExampleDarren Ryan
This document outlines a strategic plan for the Boulder Walk community over the next five years. The objectives are to improve quality of life, property values, invest in the community, protect natural resources, and create a path for community growth. The plan details improvements to entrances, common areas, and natural resource protection. It also establishes clubs and partnerships to maintain gardens, educate on waterway regulations, and preserve native species.
Craig Benjamin gave this presentation to our community group - Sustainable Queen Anne (Seattle). Craig is a Master in Public Administration and has a Certificate of Environmental Management, both from the Evans School of Public Affairs, Univ. of Wash. Craig holds a B.A. in Public Policy from Washington & Lee Univ. Craig serves on the city of Seattle’s Neighborhood Plan Advisory Committee and Bicycle Advisory Board. He is employed by Cascade Land Conservancy in Seattle (2009).
The Neighborhood Initiative Program: Best Practices for Strategic Demolitiongreaterohio
This presentation provides details on best practices for implementing the Neighborhood Initiative Program guidelines.
Overview of the Neighborhood Initiative Program:
The Ohio Finance Agency (OHFA) received approval from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to utilize up to $60 million of Ohio’s remaining Hardest Hit Funds (HHF) to assist with stabilizing local property values through the demolition of vacant and abandoned homes across Ohio.
The Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP) is designed to stabilize property values by removing and greening vacant and abandoned properties in targeted areas in an effort to prevent future foreclosures for existing homeowners.
The Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP) will fund strategically targeted residential demolition in designated areas within the state of Ohio. OHFA will partner with County Land Revitalization Corporations (“land banks”) or an entity that has signed a cooperative agreement with an established county land bank.
- NIP will be available to the 17 Ohio counties that have an established land bank.
- OHFA has issued a Request for Proposals from the state’s county land banks.
- The program commences in early 2014 and will conclude in 2017.
Technical Assistance:
OHFA has contracted GOPC to advise OHFA and applicants on the implementation of the Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP).
Assistance includes:
1. Consultation with applicants regarding best practices for the selection of neighborhoods and properties for the program
2. Strategic and technical advice to eligible applicants in responding to the RFP for the NIP
The document summarizes information presented at a town hall meeting on neighborhood watch hosted by the Haddonfield Civic Association. It provides an overview of what neighborhood watch is, how to start one, the roles and responsibilities of participants, and tips from the Haddonfield Police Department on reporting suspicious activities. The police liaison emphasized that neighborhood watch aims to have residents watch out for each other by being vigilant observers and immediately reporting anything suspicious to the police.
The Haddonfield Civic Association is sponsoring a town hall meeting on neighborhood watch programs. The document provides an overview of neighborhood watch programs, including that they are crime prevention programs where neighbors watch out for each other and report any suspicious activities. It discusses how to start a neighborhood watch program, including gauging interest from neighbors, contacting local law enforcement, and holding regular meetings. The town hall meeting featured a presentation from the Haddonfield Police Department on how residents can participate in neighborhood watch and what they should and should not do when observing suspicious activities in their neighborhood.
March 2015 Newsletter of Councilmember Rishi Kumar
—
Rishi Kumar, Saratoga City Council
www.RishiKumar.com
Direct all city/council related emails to rkumar@saratoga.ca.us
Connect with Rishi —> Facebook.com/Rishi || linkedin.com/in/rickkumar
PHONE 408 805 5993 || Facebook.com/VoteRishi || Twitter rishikumar1
Office hours: 1st Saturday every month, Bell Tower Bistro (10AM to 11AM)
Keep up with the latest, subscribe to Councilmember Rishi Kumar’s newsletter
http://groups.google.com/group/GreatSaratoga
APRIL NEWSLETTER
Rishi Kumar
Councilmember, City of Saratoga
My monthly City Council update here
Direct all city/council related emails to rkumar@saratoga.ca.us
PHONE 408 805 5993 || Facebook.com/VoteRishi || @rishikumar1
Office hours: 1st Saturday of each month, Bell Tower Bistro (10AM to 11AM)
Keep up with the latest, subscribe to Councilmember Rishi Kumar’s newsletter
http://groups.google.com/group/GreatSaratoga
Connect with Rishi —> Facebook.com/Rishi || linkedin.com/in/rickkumar
Councilmember Rishi Kumar's May newsletter 2015Rishi Kumar
MAY NEWSLETTER
Rishi Kumar, City Councilmember, Saratoga
My monthly City Council update http://www.rishikumar.com/rishis-newsletter.html
Direct all city/council related emails to rkumar@saratoga.ca.us
Connect with Rishi —> Facebook.com/Rishi || linkedin.com/in/rickkumar
PHONE 408 805 5993 || Facebook.com/VoteRishi || @rishikumar1
Office hours: 1st Saturday every month, Bell Tower Bistro (10AM to 11AM)
Keep up with the latest, subscribe to Councilmember Rishi Kumar’s newsletter
http://groups.google.com/group/GreatSaratoga
Silicon valley young codersterms & conditions Rishi Kumar
This document outlines the terms and conditions for attendees, teachers, students, guests, participants, volunteers and performers of the Silicon Valley Young Coders Club. It requires agreement to assume all risks of injury or loss and releases the club, community center, and city from any liability or claims of damages arising from participation. It acknowledges risks involved and lack of insurance coverage, and agrees to indemnify the released parties from any related claims or costs.
WRT worked with the US EPA, the Region 1 EPA office in Boston, and the Hartford Capital Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) to develop a document that illustrates the best practices in site redevelopment for failed and failing Greyfield sites. Using a case study in Manchester, CT, WRT’s document focuses on the effectiveness of smart growth principles and the importance of approaching smart growth implementation collaboratively across all governmental levels and policy making. The case study approach utilizes model guidelines to turn a defunct shopping center into an affordable, green, mixed-use development, and served as the first public document to launch the Sustainable Communities Initiative in the Connecticut Capitol Region. The work included best practices in energy efficiency and conservation, Green Streets, and a systems approach to stormwater management and water quality protection. The following documents are the series of EPA documents that were published as part of the CRCOG Sustainable Communities Initiative:
From Grey to Green: Sustainable Practices for Redeveloping a Vacant Shopping Center
Together We Can Grow Better: Smart Growth for a Sustainable Connecticut Capitol Region
Smart Growth Guidelines for Sustainable Design and Development
The document outlines a community needs assessment for the Hope VI neighborhood in Rockford, IL. It provides background on the history of development in the area, including subsidized housing projects from the 1970s. It notes rising crime and deteriorating properties. The purpose of the needs assessment is to understand resident needs and preferences as the area undergoes redevelopment projects. It will gather primary data through surveys and focus groups to inform future goals and ensure projects align with the community's vision.
These PowerPoint presentations are intended for use by crime prevention practitioners who bring their experience and expertise to each topic. The presentations are not intended for public use or by individuals with no training or expertise in crime prevention. Each presentation is intended to educate, increase awareness, and teach prevention strategies. Presenters must discern whether their audiences require a more basic or advanced level of information.
NCPC welcomes your input and would like your assistance in tracking the use of these topical presentations. Please email NCPC at trainings@ncpc.org with information about when and how the presentations were used. If you like, we will also place you in a database to receive updates of the PowerPoint presentations and additional training information. We encourage you to visit www.ncpc.org to find additional information on these topics. We also invite you to send in your own trainer notes, handouts, pictures, and anecdotes to share with others on www.ncpc.org.
The document provides a summary of a planning initiative for the West Side Park neighborhood of Newark, NJ. It outlines the planning process, reviews previous plans and best practices from other cities. It analyzes neighborhood strengths and issues related to leadership, crime, poverty, housing, and quality of life. Recommendations are made to address these issues through organizing residents, economic development, public safety improvements, housing strategies, education partnerships, health services, and enhancing recreation opportunities. Next steps involve forming working groups to advance the strategic plan and attract funding for implementation.
Este documento presenta una lista de los nombres de los estudiantes de 1° B en el Colegio Camilo Henríquez para la asignatura de Tecnología en el año 2016, bajo la profesora Ana María Triviño.
The document discusses regional planning in rural contexts. It defines rural planning and issues facing rural regions like farmland preservation and limited infrastructure. It provides two case studies: Union County, PA's comprehensive plan focused on agricultural preservation and managing growth, and the New River Valley Region, VA's livability initiative to direct growth to sustainability hubs without losing rural identity. Key challenges for rural planning are tailoring requirements to unique rural needs, public engagement, defining sustainability, appropriate data and metrics, and building implementation capacity with limited resources.
Rishi Kumar's Q1 2016 newsletter provides updates on city council and community events in Saratoga, California. It discusses the city council's efforts to improve communication through videos, a community survey on the village plan, and electric vehicle infrastructure expansion. It also summarizes recent and upcoming community events, including a friendship concert, state of the city address, and bollywood night.
Rishi kumar saratoga city council q4 2016 newsletterRishi Kumar
This newsletter summarizes Rishi Kumar's activities as a city council member over the past year, including efforts to address high water bills, launching new neighborhood safety watch programs, and various city council initiatives and events. It provides updates on issues like the village planning process and new local businesses, and announces upcoming community events like the Unity in Community day and neighborhood watch grant opportunities.
Rishi kumar saratoga council october 2015 newsletterRishi Kumar
The document is a newsletter from Councilmember Rishi Kumar of Saratoga, California dated October 2015. It summarizes the opening of the new 64-acre Saratoga Quarry Park, which took over a decade of effort. It also announces upcoming local events like the Holiday Wine Stroll and Turkey Trot race. Photos show Kumar with other elected officials at various events over the month.
Councilmember Rishi Kumar's June 2015 newsletterRishi Kumar
Here is the June 2015 Newsletter
--
Rishi Kumar
City Councilmember, Saratoga
My monthly City Council update http://www.rishikumar.com/newsletter.html
Direct all city/council related emails to rkumar@saratoga.ca.us
Connect with Rishi —> Facebook.com/Rishi || linkedin.com/in/rickkumar
PHONE 408 805 5993 || Facebook.com/VoteRishi || @rishikumar1
Office hours: 1st Saturday every month, Bell Tower Bistro (10AM to 11AM)
Keep up with the latest, subscribe to Councilmember Rishi Kumar’s newsletter
http://groups.google.com/group/GreatSaratoga
Rishi Kumar provides an update on his work as a city council member in Saratoga, California. He discusses community engagement increasing since his election and implementing ideas from citizens. He also shares his experience meeting with Prime Minister Modi in Silicon Valley last month, noting Modi's leadership qualities and inspiration to apply technology to governance. Upcoming city events are also announced, including drought measures, a village plan meeting, and various community and fundraising activities.
Human: Thank you for the summary. It captured the key details and events discussed in the document in a concise manner using 3 sentences as requested.
Councilmember Kumar November 2015 NewsletterRishi Kumar
Rishi Kumar provides a newsletter summarizing his first year as a council member in Saratoga, California. He expresses satisfaction with his contributions and efforts to serve citizens. He announces upcoming volunteer opportunities at the new Saratoga Quarry Park and encourages residents to provide feedback on his performance through an anonymous survey. The newsletter also provides updates on local issues like drought policies, transportation projects, and a high school band competition.
Neighborhood Planning Strategic Plan ExampleDarren Ryan
This document outlines a strategic plan for the Boulder Walk community over the next five years. The objectives are to improve quality of life, property values, invest in the community, protect natural resources, and create a path for community growth. The plan details improvements to entrances, common areas, and natural resource protection. It also establishes clubs and partnerships to maintain gardens, educate on waterway regulations, and preserve native species.
Craig Benjamin gave this presentation to our community group - Sustainable Queen Anne (Seattle). Craig is a Master in Public Administration and has a Certificate of Environmental Management, both from the Evans School of Public Affairs, Univ. of Wash. Craig holds a B.A. in Public Policy from Washington & Lee Univ. Craig serves on the city of Seattle’s Neighborhood Plan Advisory Committee and Bicycle Advisory Board. He is employed by Cascade Land Conservancy in Seattle (2009).
The Neighborhood Initiative Program: Best Practices for Strategic Demolitiongreaterohio
This presentation provides details on best practices for implementing the Neighborhood Initiative Program guidelines.
Overview of the Neighborhood Initiative Program:
The Ohio Finance Agency (OHFA) received approval from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to utilize up to $60 million of Ohio’s remaining Hardest Hit Funds (HHF) to assist with stabilizing local property values through the demolition of vacant and abandoned homes across Ohio.
The Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP) is designed to stabilize property values by removing and greening vacant and abandoned properties in targeted areas in an effort to prevent future foreclosures for existing homeowners.
The Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP) will fund strategically targeted residential demolition in designated areas within the state of Ohio. OHFA will partner with County Land Revitalization Corporations (“land banks”) or an entity that has signed a cooperative agreement with an established county land bank.
- NIP will be available to the 17 Ohio counties that have an established land bank.
- OHFA has issued a Request for Proposals from the state’s county land banks.
- The program commences in early 2014 and will conclude in 2017.
Technical Assistance:
OHFA has contracted GOPC to advise OHFA and applicants on the implementation of the Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP).
Assistance includes:
1. Consultation with applicants regarding best practices for the selection of neighborhoods and properties for the program
2. Strategic and technical advice to eligible applicants in responding to the RFP for the NIP
The document summarizes information presented at a town hall meeting on neighborhood watch hosted by the Haddonfield Civic Association. It provides an overview of what neighborhood watch is, how to start one, the roles and responsibilities of participants, and tips from the Haddonfield Police Department on reporting suspicious activities. The police liaison emphasized that neighborhood watch aims to have residents watch out for each other by being vigilant observers and immediately reporting anything suspicious to the police.
The Haddonfield Civic Association is sponsoring a town hall meeting on neighborhood watch programs. The document provides an overview of neighborhood watch programs, including that they are crime prevention programs where neighbors watch out for each other and report any suspicious activities. It discusses how to start a neighborhood watch program, including gauging interest from neighbors, contacting local law enforcement, and holding regular meetings. The town hall meeting featured a presentation from the Haddonfield Police Department on how residents can participate in neighborhood watch and what they should and should not do when observing suspicious activities in their neighborhood.
These PowerPoint presentations are intended for use by crime prevention practitioners who bring their experience and expertise to each topic. The presentations are not intended for public use or by individuals with no training or expertise in crime prevention. Each presentation is intended to educate, increase awareness, and teach prevention strategies. Presenters must discern whether their audiences require a more basic or advanced level of information.
NCPC welcomes your input and would like your assistance in tracking the use of these topical presentations. Please email NCPC at trainings@ncpc.org with information about when and how the presentations were used. If you like, we will also place you in a database to receive updates of the PowerPoint presentations and additional training information. We encourage you to visit www.ncpc.org to find additional information on these topics. We also invite you to send in your own trainer notes, handouts, pictures, and anecdotes to share with others on www.ncpc.org.
We all want to make our neighbourhood a safer place and setting up a neighbourhood watch scheme is a great way to do this. Portland watch was set up in April 2018 and this presentation explains how to go about setting up a neighbourhood watch in 3 steps.
More information about Portland Watch is available at https://portlandwatch.wixsite.com/home
The document outlines the security plan for Sector 1 Neighborhood Watch in Milnerton, Cape Town. It introduces the neighborhood watch management team and explains the benefits of neighborhood watches in reducing crime and improving community cohesion. It details the neighborhoods covered by Sector 1, provides an organizational chart, and describes current and planned neighborhood watch projects, patrols, and partnerships with local security companies. The goal is to unite the community, improve safety, and prevent crime through neighborhood involvement and surveillance.
This Arson Watch Program was put into effect in the Malibu CA mountain area in the 90s. This plan was presented by Lance Winslow and is available to all - lots of good ideas to set up your own program
The article discusses several capital improvement projects currently underway in Saratoga, including enhancements to the Village area, improvements to Prospect Road, and replacing bridges on Quito Road. The Village project focuses on upgrades to Blaney Plaza like adding a lighted crosswalk and landscaping. The Prospect Road project involves landscaping, sidewalks, bus shelters and bike lanes along the 1.9 mile corridor. The Quito Road bridges project will replace two 100-year old bridges on the Saratoga/Los Gatos border.
This document provides a summary of Jared Akins' professional background and experience as Chief Deputy of the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office. It outlines his educational and training credentials, past roles within the agency including as a patrol deputy, drug investigator, and criminal investigator. As Chief Deputy, it describes his responsibilities and many accomplishments in areas such as organizational reforms, intergovernmental relations, technology improvements, financial management, morale issues, community relations, and initiatives within the jail and investigations division.
This document proposes a Community Accountability Action plan with three main goals:
1) Make neighborhoods feel safe and supported through community involvement instead of relying on police.
2) Establish shared values and encourage researching neighborhoods on sites like NeighborhoodScout.
3) Create a social media group for neighbors to notify each other of suspicious activity.
This document outlines the organization and operations of Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPATs) in the Philippines. BPATs are composed of police, barangay officials, and community members tasked with maintaining peace and public safety. They conduct community policing, intelligence gathering, crime prevention, and disaster response. The document details the formation, training, and deployment of BPATs according to principles of social investigation, organization, and mobilization of community resources to support law enforcement efforts and ensure community partnership in peacekeeping.
The document discusses the Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA), a program within the U.S. Department of State that provides counterterrorism training and equipment to foreign partners. It was created by Congress in 1983 to strengthen bilateral ties and provide assistance to deter terrorism. Since 1984, ATA has trained over 57,000 individuals from 151 countries. ATA's cyber training program works with countries to strengthen their ability to address cyber threats through skills training, networking, and equipment grants. The document outlines ATA's training courses and process for assisting partner countries with cyber capabilities.
This document provides a summary of a report on a review of hate crime conducted by Derbyshire County Council. The review found that there has been excellent partnership working between agencies to deter hate crimes. However, it also found that awareness of reporting and support services needs improvement, as some groups were unaware of services like Stop Hate UK. The report makes 19 recommendations to address these issues, such as improving promotion of services, developing easy and confidential reporting mechanisms, and providing training for staff and support workers to increase awareness of hate crime. The recommendations aim to enhance support for victims and make communities safer and more cohesive.
The document provides information about the City Life program in Dubuque, Iowa, including outcomes, participant data, and results from the seventh round held from April to May 2016. It discusses connecting residents to local government and each other through workshops with 18 city departments. Sixteen participants completed the seventh round and saw increases in understanding how local government works and how to get involved based on pre and post assessments. The document also provides cumulative data on City Life demographics and participation since it began.
The document provides tips for businesses to be compliant with city regulations in Hanford, California in order to create successful businesses and a wholesome downtown community. It recommends that businesses discuss projects with the Community Development Department, obtain necessary permits, and acquire certificates and licenses prior to making alterations or opening. It also notes some signage and sidewalk sale regulations. Following these tips will help businesses align with the city's policies and create a safer, cleaner downtown.
This document summarizes a kickoff meeting for a Housing & Education Community Action Committee (H&E CAC). It included introductions, an overview of economic mobility and the relationship between housing and education, and a detailed presentation on Racine's new Rent Safe Initiative ordinances. Meeting participants then broke into small groups to discuss and ask questions about implementing the new ordinances before discussing next steps to form the H&E CAC, including defining its mission, selecting members, and establishing roles and operations. The goal is to ensure community input helps the ordinances improve access to quality, stable affordable housing and better educational outcomes.
Eileen Feldman, chair of the Somerville Disabilities Commission, writes to Richard Tranfaglia, the city's ADA coordinator, to follow up on their recent meeting. She thanks Richard for his commitment to ADA compliance and offers to meet again along with Craig Fletcher from WSC Inc. to discuss accessibility issues. Eileen encourages Richard to read the commission's 2005 recommendations report and stresses the importance of prioritizing accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities. She provides detailed suggestions on conducting an accessibility self-evaluation and improving communication access. Eileen praises the work of Sean Murphy on implementing a TTY line for the city's 311 system.
Neighborhood watch programs provide useful information from law enforcement to residents to heighten awareness of crimes. They require close working relationships between neighbors to build cohesiveness and a sense of responsibility for each other. Neighborhood watch members rely on local police for information and education, which helps build closer relationships between community members and police to reduce crime.
The document discusses efforts by the Safer Estates Team in North Tyneside to address anti-social behavior (ASB) through a multi-agency approach involving housing teams, police, and other partners. Key tactics include Acceptable Behavior Agreements, housing inspections, legal remedies like evictions, and community outreach programs. Evaluation shows these efforts have reduced reported ASB incidents over time and increased residents' perceptions that ASB is being effectively addressed.
Portland Watch - setting up a local neighbourhood watch schemeabdulg99
This document outlines the agenda and goals of a neighborhood watch program.
It begins by introducing the program and then discusses the concerns of crime in the neighborhood. It defines the purpose of a neighborhood watch to improve safety through home security, informing authorities of risks, and reducing fear of crime.
The proposed structure includes roles like coordinator, secretary, and street leads. Initial activities are discussed like signage, communications, and developing safety plans. Security tips are provided like alarms, locks, and lighting to help protect homes. The overall goal is to create a strong, friendly community with less crime and anti-social behavior.
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Hindu Temple Terms & Conditions INSTRUCTORS.pdfRishi Kumar
The document outlines the terms and conditions for instructors volunteering at the Saratoga Hindu Temple & Community Center (SHTCC). It details that instructors must agree to assume all risks of injury or loss and waive any claims against SHTCC or the City of Saratoga. Instructors also agree to indemnify SHTCC for any claims or damages. The terms cover copyright of materials, logistics of running classes, use of photos, medical authorization, and dispute resolution through arbitration.
The document summarizes Anna Eshoo's positions on key issues as a member of Congress representing California's 18th district. It discusses her work on issues like responding to wildfires, protecting the US Postal Service, addressing the COVID pandemic, reforming policing practices, lowering healthcare and prescription drug costs, protecting reproductive rights, addressing the housing crisis, enacting gun safety laws, reforming immigration policies, and closing partisan divisions. The document provides details on legislation she has introduced or supported regarding each issue area.
Advice letter 569 - surcharges 2021 San Jose Water companyRishi Kumar
San Jose Water Company (SJWC) filed Advice Letter 569 requesting authorization from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to activate Stage 3 of its Schedule 14.1 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Schedule 14.1 allows for mandatory water use reductions and drought surcharges during drought emergencies. SJWC is seeking to activate Stage 3 in response to emergency drought conditions in Santa Clara County. The activation would establish a minimum monthly water allocation and surcharges for customers exceeding 15% of their 2019 usage to encourage conservation. SJWC held a public meeting on October 28th to provide information and receive feedback regarding the request. The CPUC will review the request and determine if authorization is reasonable.
This project by the Santa Clara Valley Water District aims to clean up homeless encampments along creeks to reduce water contamination and protect water infrastructure. It coordinates with local agencies and non-profits to address environmental issues caused by encampments while also connecting homeless individuals with social services. The project has exceeded its commitment of 52 annual cleanups by conducting over 400 cleanups per year and removing nearly 1,000 tons of trash and debris. Funding comes from voter-approved water management funds and additional allocations to address rising demands and safety concerns for cleanup crews.
The document is a letter from the City of Palo Alto commenting on the Plan Bay Area 2050 Final Blueprint and Draft RHNA Methodology. Some key points made in the letter include:
- Palo Alto supports the objectives of PBA50 but has concerns about the housing allocation and job growth projections.
- Palo Alto has taken many steps to promote more housing and improve jobs-housing balance, including capping office development growth.
- The RHNA numbers and housing projections for Palo Alto remain unrealistic given its size and limited redevelopment opportunities.
- PBA50's job and housing projections should incorporate Palo Alto's office development cap and allow for increased long-term telecommuting
The document raises several issues with the Quito Village SB35 project that may disqualify it from streamlined approval under SB35. It discusses easements on the property that would require separate agency approval to vacate. It also notes that the project includes a vesting tentative map that would require Planning Commission approval and findings after public hearings. Further, the document states that the project did not provide required Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments, and the site was listed on EPA databases for hazardous materials due to a dry cleaner previously on the site, which could disqualify it from SB35 if not remediated. The author urges the Planning Department to address these issues to fully review the project's eligibility for streamlined approval.
The Saratoga City Council will receive a report on options for generating additional revenue for roadway maintenance. The report will recommend that the Council either include $150,000 in the FY 2021/22 budget to evaluate placing a ballot measure before voters in November 2022, or have staff report back in 2023 after the next Pavement Management System report. The background provided notes that additional revenue will be needed to maintain Saratoga's current pavement condition index score of 67 based on the most recent report.
Saratoga 04 07-2021 city council agenda -webRishi Kumar
The document provides the agenda for the Saratoga City Council meeting on April 7, 2021. It will be conducted virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda includes discussing the Mayoral Rotation Policy, approving previous meeting minutes and financial reports, designating a historic landmark and entering into a Mills Act agreement, reallocating community event grant funds, and accepting artwork for utility boxes through the Paint the City program. Public participation will occur virtually and the meeting procedures are described.
Capital Improvement Saratoga 03 31-2021 council agenda packetRishi Kumar
The Saratoga City Council agenda for March 31, 2021 includes a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget study session and discussion of additional revenue for roadway maintenance. The agenda provides teleconference information for public participation and allows oral communications on non-agendized items. The study session will prioritize projects for FY 2021/22 CIP funding and discuss options to modify the goal to maintain city streets or pursue a possible ballot measure for additional revenue.
California 2021 redistricting preview the cook political reportRishi Kumar
This document provides a preview of California's 2021 redistricting process. It notes that California is projected to lose one of its 53 congressional seats. An independent redistricting commission will redraw district boundaries, without regard for incumbents, based on 2020 Census data and public hearings. The document analyzes how population changes could affect various districts, with Los Angeles County likely to see the biggest changes due to slower growth. It also speculates on potential impacts to competitive Central Valley and Northern California districts.
The City of Monte Sereno strongly objects to San Jose Water Company's (SJWC) request for a total $88 million rate increase over three years. The letter argues SJWC has not used past rate increases efficiently and requests the CPUC deny any increases until SJWC benchmarks against other utilities. It also urges analyzing SJWC's financials to justify infrastructure spending and considering large past increases have far outpaced inflation, hurting residents. The city believes protecting consumers from unreasonable rate hikes is the CPUC's duty.
The document summarizes several California bills related to community development and housing from 2020. Key bills discussed include AB 725, which requires jurisdictions like Saratoga to zone for more moderate and above-moderate income housing, AB 168 relating to tribal consultation for housing projects, and AB 2345 which increases density bonuses for affordable housing developments. The document also outlines bills on accessory dwelling units, COVID-19 extensions for housing approvals, and transit and infrastructure projects.
The California Senate has introduced a housing package of 10 bills to address the state's severe housing crisis. The package aims to create more affordable housing and homeownership opportunities through measures like establishing a housing bond, allowing residential development on commercial lots, streamlining environmental reviews, and increasing flexibility for homeowners to build additional units. The bills together comprise a comprehensive approach to boost housing production and stabilize housing for vulnerable groups.
This document provides an overview of several key housing laws and legislation in California, including:
The Housing Accountability Act, which limits a local government's ability to deny or reduce the density of residential projects.
The Density Bonus Law, which seeks to relax development standards for qualifying projects in exchange for designated affordable units or senior housing.
Streamlined Ministerial Approval (SB 35), which allows for by-right approval of projects in jurisdictions not meeting housing needs allocation goals.
The Housing Crisis Act of 2019, which prohibits actions that would reduce housing density or intensity and streamlines the approval process.
The Housing Element Law, which requires cities and counties to plan and zone for sufficient affordable housing to
The City of Saratoga must update its Housing Element to plan for a significant increase in the number of housing units needed between 2023-2031. The draft regional housing needs allocation from the Association of Bay Area Governments assigns Saratoga a goal of 1,712 new housing units, up from 439 units in the previous period. This draft allocation breaks down units needed by income level: 454 very low income units, 261 low income units, 278 moderate income units and 719 above moderate income units. City staff will work with the City Council to identify adequate sites to meet this goal and submit the updated Housing Element to the state for review and certification by 2023.
This document provides an overview of Saratoga's Housing Element update process. It discusses the requirements to plan for housing needs, the draft Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 1,712 units across income levels, and the components of the Housing Element including site inventory, goals and policies. It notes a shortage of 1,162 units based on current sites and estimates. The document outlines next steps such as engaging the community on priorities and a timeline for adoption.
New Flightpath affecting Santa Cruz (and Santa Clara county) Rishi Kumar
The FAA proposes to amend two air traffic arrival procedures serving San Francisco International Airport and San Jose International Airport. As part of the review process under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the FAA is consulting with the County of Santa Cruz on identifying historic properties within the undertaking's area of potential effect. The letter defines the proposed flight procedure amendments, delineates the area of potential effect based on current flight track data, and provides maps showing the area of potential effect and flight track data. It initiates consultation on identifying historic properties that could experience adverse effects from the undertaking.
2020 05-20. resignation letter Lucas M. Pastuszka .saratoga planning commissi...Rishi Kumar
I am greatly disappointed in what I consider to be scandalous conduct by Mr. Miller, Ms. Bernald, Mr. Cappello, and Mr. Ahuja surrounding the Mountain Winery Annexation Project. I believe that Mr. Miller, Ms. Bernald, Mr. Cappello, and Mr. Ahuja have abused their power, disrespected myself and Planning Commissioners, disrespected the Saratoga community, and failed to take responsibility for their actions. I expected more out of Saratoga leadership and I refuse to serve under leaders devoid of all ethics, dignity, and integrity
Rishi kumar for Congress 2020. Who is Rishi and context to Rishi's run for Un...Rishi Kumar
#1 Rishi's priorities at RishiKumar.com/priorities
#2 The voice of voters https://rishikumar.com/voter_voice
#3 The facts https://rishikumar.com/The-facts-with-this-congressional-race-between-democrat-Rishi-Kumar-running-for-United-States-Congress-and-Congresswoman-Anna-Eshoo
#4 Contrast of ballot statement https://rishikumar.com/Contrasting-and-Comparing-the-candidate-statements-of-Anna-Eshoo-and-Rishi-Kumar
This is mailer #1 - Dated February 4th 2020
#5 Rishi's vision plan https://rishikumar.com/Mega-Silicon-Valley-Vision-Plan-addressing-housing-transportation-homelessness-of-Democrat-Rishi-Kumar-running-for-United-States-Congress-against-Congresswoman-Anna-Eshoo
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
The Antyodaya Saral Haryana Portal is a pioneering initiative by the Government of Haryana aimed at providing citizens with seamless access to a wide range of government services
RFP for Reno's Community Assistance CenterThis Is Reno
Property appraisals completed in May for downtown Reno’s Community Assistance and Triage Centers (CAC) reveal that repairing the buildings to bring them back into service would cost an estimated $10.1 million—nearly four times the amount previously reported by city staff.
Monitoring Health for the SDGs - Global Health Statistics 2024 - WHOChristina Parmionova
The 2024 World Health Statistics edition reviews more than 50 health-related indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals and WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work. It also highlights the findings from the Global health estimates 2021, notably the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
Contributi dei parlamentari del PD - Contributi L. 3/2019Partito democratico
DI SEGUITO SONO PUBBLICATI, AI SENSI DELL'ART. 11 DELLA LEGGE N. 3/2019, GLI IMPORTI RICEVUTI DALL'ENTRATA IN VIGORE DELLA SUDDETTA NORMA (31/01/2019) E FINO AL MESE SOLARE ANTECEDENTE QUELLO DELLA PUBBLICAZIONE SUL PRESENTE SITO
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
2. SAFETY LINKS
§ Watch the Neighborhood Safety Video click here or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHBBZ8XVIHU
§ Top 25 Safety Tips and your path to adopting safety best practice click here or visit
http://www.Tinyurl.com/SaratogaSafety
§ Your chance to collaborate, innovate, stimulate safety best practices for Saratoga...Join the Safe
Saratoga Citizen's Collaboration Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/safesaratoga
Take the safety survey http://www.tinyurl.com/LetUsChat
§ The 10-step process to establishing Neighborhood Safety Watch programs www.RishiKumar.com/NSW
Find your neighborhood here or perhaps start a new one by emailing rkumar<at>saratoga.ca.us
§ Listing of new Neighborhood Safety Watch initiatives Iaunched so far www.RishiKumar.com/NSW
§ City of Saratoga Safety page http://www.saratoga.ca.us/stayingsafe
§ The Saratoga crime spreadsheet (by Fred Burger) http://tinyurl.com/SaratogaCrimeSpreadsheet
§ Subscribe to crime reports from your neighborhood https://www.crimereports.com/ (it is a free service)
§ Weekly crime summary http://www.saratoga.ca.us/cityhall/sheriffs_office/weekly_activity_summary.as
§ Neighborhood Safety Watch program explained
- How to start a neighborhood Safety Watch for your neighborhood? Watch the video here or https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVKX_W6iQfI
- What is a Neighborhood Watch program http://www.RishiKumar.com/nsw
- Role of a Neighborhood Watch Captain/Coordinator http://www.RishiKumar.com/nsw
- Role of a block captain http://www.RishiKumar.com/nsw
- Presentation on Neighborhood Safety Watch http://tinyurl.com/PrezSafetyWatch
- An hour long HOW TO video www.RishiKumar.com/SafetyVideo
- A Neighborhood Watch overview slide deck http://tinyurl.com/PrezSafetyWatch,
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How Safe is Saratoga?
• Safest city in California
– Safest city in California 2013 (at least 20,000 residents)
• Visit http://www.safewise.com/blog/50-safest-cities-california/ to see the complete list
• http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_24564844/saratoga-named-safest-city-california
– 2nd Safest city in California 2014
• Safety is a priority
– October 26, 2014 Crime Safety Forum
– Today April 4th, 2015 How to form a neighborhood Safety Watch
– Crime Prevention Forum, at Saratoga Senior Center, Saunders Room on May
19th 6pm to 9pm
– Saratoga Neighborhood Associations meeting at the Senior Center | Saunders
Room June 3rd 5:30 p.m. Captain Rick Sung will join
– Increase in city’s budget for security
• 12% increase in budget for public safety in 2014
• One more sheriff / 1800 hours more
• City budget is here
9. • City of Saratoga Crime report
– Click here
– http://www.saratoga.ca.us/cityhall/sheriffs_office/
weekly_activity_summary.asp
• Read Saratoga News
– The crime report is typically a week to two weeks old
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Keep up with the latest crime in
Saratoga
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Objective: Neighborhood Safety Watch (NSW)
Bridges of cooperation instead of walls of isolation
• Criminals know today that they can move through bay area
neighborhoods, unrestricted, committing crime with impunity.
• An effective Neighborhood Safety Watch program provides an
important deterrent
• What can this program do for you?
– Watch out for each other
– Report all suspicious persons and activities in our neighborhood to the
police.
• give law enforcement probable cause to approach those individuals and
ask them their business.
– Partner with law enforcement, and empower ourselves to protect our
neighborhood
– Overcome our fears.
– Protect our kids
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Citizens empowering our own safety
• Safe Saratoga Forum – a neighborhood group
– http://facebook.com/groups/safesaratoga
• Our city has adopted Nextdoor. Leverage it
– As of April 2015, 2000+ neighbors are on it
– Signup at Nextdoor.com (it is free)
– Engage in a dialogue with Saratogans, keep up
with the latest
• Safety Tips
– http://www.tinyurl.com/SaratogaSafety
• How to Form a Neighborhood Safety Watch
– http://www.RishiKumar.com/NSW
• Communicate with your neighbors
– Start a neighborhood email group
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Use case: Success in a neighborhood
• How well do your neighbors know each other?
• Neighborhood Safety Watch is a good first step to bringing the
neighborhood together and building bridges
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Establish a focus Area to establish
your Neighborhood Safety Watch
(contain the boundary)
15. As a result of the Neighborhood Safety Watch Program
we will have “Neighborhood Watch” signs entry points
of the neighborhood.
16.
17. Step1: Identify “Neighborhood
Watch Coordinator”
• If you are thinking of running a program for your neighborhood,
you are the natural lead or the designated coordinator
Role of the Neighborhood Watch Lead
A Notify all residents in your neighborhood in writing (flyer)
concerning establishing a Neighborhood Watch program.
B. Get as many residents in area (40% recommended) to
attend the meeting.
C.Secure a meeting place (library, church, school, etc.).
D. Act as liaison with the police department and disseminate
any information which may lead to the solution of a crime.
E. Identify block captains, structure the collection of
information
F. Schedule periodic meetings with block captains / residents
as needed
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Responsibilities of “Neighborhood
Safety” Coordinators
• Setup and governance of Neighborhood Safety Watch
• Liaison with city of Saratoga.
• Act as law enforcement liaison that informs their group
about law breaking activities that have occurred in the
neighborhood.
• Oversees the distribution of materials and information to
the Block Captains, who in turn inform the homes in their
group. This chain of command reduces duplication and
promotes efficiency and discipline;
• Maintain Master record: Database, work and home
phone numbers, addresses, names and ages of people
in the households as Emergency personnel (911) may
need this information;
20. Step2: Propose the Neighborhood
Watch program to your neighbors
Form a small planning committee of neighbors to
discuss needs, the level of interest, possible
challenges, and the Watch concept. Hold an initial
meeting to gauge neighbors' interest; establish
purpose of program; and begin to identify issues
that need to be addressed. Stress that a Watch
group is an association of neighbors who look out
for each other's families and property, alert the
police to any suspicious activities or crime in
progress, and work together to make their
community a safer and better place to live.
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21. Step 3: Divide your
neighborhood into zones
Divide your neighborhood into various zones (as needed) and
Identify block captions for each zone. Zones are based upon a
cluster of homes that are close to each other and can easily
keep an eye over each other
Ask for block captain volunteers who are responsible for relaying
information to members on their block, keeping up-to-date
information on residents, and making special efforts to involve
the elderly, working parents, and young people. Block captains
also can serve as liaisons between the neighborhood and the
police and communicate information about meetings and crime
incidents to all residents.
23. Role of a Block Captain
A Personally visit each dwelling unit in the block, distribute invitations
announcing the meeting, and encourage neighbors to participate.
B. Act as a base station for Operation Identification. This way neighbors can
obtain Operation Identification materials from their Block Captains. The goal
100% participation is essential and the Block Captains is encouraged to
personally contact those neighbors who have not participated.
C.Act as liaison between the Coordinator and the Block Watcher, and
disseminate any information which may lead to the solution of a crime.
D.Distribute crime prevention materials to residents who were unable to
attend the meeting.
E.Act as an information base for residents when they leave for vacation or
any time their home will be empty for a period of time. Find out who has a
key (you are not responsible to keep a key unless you choose to), where
they are going, and how they can be reached in case of emergency.
F.If there is an incident, remind the Block Watchers to report it to the police
department first. Then, when they have time, call their Block Captain, who in
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24. To Dos for the Block Captain
• Compile a zone directory and distribute it to neighbors within that zone.
• Work with neighbors within your zone and derive an informal structure to watch
out for each other’s property (example - setup an email alias, provide the email
list to the other neighbors)
• Inform the zone (via phone or email) about law breaking activities that have
occurred in the neighborhood.
• Be cognizant of your zone neighbors away on vacation. (Neighbors to inform the
block captain of upcoming vacations by phone /email).
• Identify a backup
• Compile a phone / email tree.
• Work with their zone homes and derive an informal structure to watch out for
each other’s property;
• Maintain an emergency information and phone numbers (that may not be
available to others in that group)
• Inform the zone about law breaking activities that have occurred in the
neighborhood.
• NOTE: Need to get assent from home owner to see if their contact is shareable
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25.
26. Step 4: Coordinator Organizes a
Block Captain meeting
Schedule a separate meeting with only your block
captions, explain to them the purpose and the steps.
Get to know each other, explain the framework of
communication
See if the current block captain can recruit others to fill
the gaps (if any)
Pass on the block caption relevant docs that are
contained here
http://www.RishiKumar.com/Safety
27. Step 5: Schedule a neighborhood
meeting
Schedule a meeting at a location like Saratoga library working
with the Sheriff's office to lock a date. Invite the neighborhood,
sheriff’s office, distribute flyers, post meeting notices, walk door
to door letting folks know.
The Sheriff's office will be there to observe quorum and
neighborhood participation and interest. At this meeting, you
should walk through the Neighborhood Watch program,
introduce the block caption and run through the schematics and
benefit of the neighborhood watch program. Lead should
emphasize that they only ask neighbors to be alert, observant,
and caring—and to report suspicious activity or crimes
immediately to the police. This meeting is the ideal place to walk
through a safety best practices and educate your neighbors. The
sheriff's office will willingly do it. You may present it to your
neighbors also - http://dehavillandcox.weebly.com/safety-tips.html
28. Introduce the Block Captain
- Explain the role at this neighborhood meeting
• The block captions should be introduced. They should solicit
information from their specific neighbors and put together the
zone specific database, that would be available to each
member of that zone. Prepare a neighborhood map showing
names,addresses, and phone numbers of participating
households and distribute to members. Block captains keep
this map up to date, contacting newcomers to the
neighborhood and rechecking occasionally with ongoing
participants. This link below is relevant for block captains
http://www.RishiKumar.com/Safety
29. Block Captain communicates
the plan for their zone
A Act as eyes and ears for your neighbors and report any
suspicious activity.
B.Study crime prevention material supplied by block
captain
C.Check homes of neighbors when they are out of town.
D.Cooperate with and assist the Block Captain.
E.Secure their own homes in compliance with
recommendations in the Residential Burglary booklet.
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30. Step 6: Communication: Facebook/
Email/ Web Page
Establish a regular means of communicating with Watch members—e.g., newsletter,
telephone tree, e-mail, fax, etc. If you have a neighborhood email group that works
well. Also, the lead(s) should synch-up with block captains whenever possible - but at
least once a year – typically at block parties. Recruit new block captains if necessary.
31. • Download the Certification template at
– www.RishiKumar.com/nsw
• Fill it up and present it to the sheriff for the
certification
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Get Certified
32. Final Step 7: Post a Neighborhood
Safety Watch Sign
Once you are certified and have all the components of the
program in place, you will have a sign(s) placed by our city of
Saratoga.
Neighborhood Safety Captains can provide their views on where
they would like to see the sign placed in the neighborhood
33. Tips and Hints for Success
• Hold regular meetings to help residents get to know each other and to collectively
decide upon program strategies and activities.
• Canvas door-to-door to recruit members.
• Involve everyone -- young and old, single and married, renter and homeowner.
• Gain support from the police or sheriffs' office. This is critical to a Watch group's
credibility. These agencies are the major sources of information on local crime
patterns, home security, other crime prevention education, and crime reporting.
• Get the information out quickly. Share all kinds of news -- quash rumors.
• Gather the facts about crime in your neighborhood. Check police reports, do
victimization surveys, and learn residents' perceptions about crime. Often residents'
opinions are not supported by facts, and accurate information can reduce fear of
crime.
• Physical conditions like abandoned cars or overgrown vacant lots contribute to crime.
Sponsor cleanups, encourage residents to beautify the area, and ask them to turn on
outdoor lights at night.
• It's essential to celebrate the success of the effort and recognize volunteers'
contributions through such events as awards, annual dinners, and parties. To help
meet community needs, Neighborhood Watches can sponsor meetings that address
broader issues such as self-protection tactics, isolation of the elderly, crime in the
schools, and rape prevention.
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34. Your neighborhood is just getting
started
§ Block Captains rollover
§ Block Parties
§ Incidences
§ Annual tune-up to the safety watch
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Key Take-Aways for Block Captains
• Maintain an email list / phone list of the 7-10 homes of
your zone.
– Use for quick communication, who is on vacation, any
neighborhood breakins
– Use phone tree (so don’t have to do all the calling)
• Funnel information to your zone folks
• Pick a backup to take over when you are on vacation
39. Contacts
• Sheriff Contact
Captain Rich Urena
• Saratoga Chief of Police
Office of the Sheriff, Santa
Clara County
(408) 868-6600 office (408)
868-6640 fax
ricardo.urena@sheriff.sccgov.
org
• Saratoga Fire Department
(for neighborhood
preparedness program)
14380 Saratoga Ave
Saratoga, CA 95070
Telephone: (408) 867-9001
TWhitley @SaratogaFire.org
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• Jim Yoke (for neighborhood preparedness
program)
Emergency Services Coordinator
Santa Clara County Fire Department
14700 Winchester Boulevard
Los Gatos, CA 95032
jim.yoke@sccfd.org
41. Before we wrap…
A Neighborhood Safety Watch program does not do it all..it is just
another tool towards empowering our neighborhood to watch out for
themselves.
Break-ins / Break-in attempts / simple thievery occur on a regular basis
in the bay area. These occurrences have not just happened last week,
they have happened last year, and almost every few years going back a
couple decades
Having accepted that…what can we do to prevent folks targeting our
neighborhood over the next?
Our objective is to put enough deterrents in place - such that we make
it difficult for us / our neighborhood to be targeted.
We would highly recommend reviewing this link
http://www.tinyurl.com/SaratogaSafety
Or click here
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Deterrents
Specific action we can take in our neighborhood
• Important to have a neighborhood safety watch in place
– Enforce it. Be on your guard.
– Not for namesake
• Install security cameras to monitor street intersections that
lead into their neighborhood if possible
• Know your neighbors well, watch out for them and have
them watch out for you)
– Know what cars they own and the days their pool/home gets
serviced
• Call your neighbors if you see any strange car parked by
their home.
– Better to err on the side of caution here.
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Deterrents
Specific action we can take Outside our home
• Know your neighbors
• Think Deadbolts
• Lock your fence doors. Specially secure every single door and
window that is backyard facing. These are specially vulnerable as
the thieves have all the time in the world to try to break them.
• Protect your phone line, ensure that it cannot be easily snipped
• Install a mailbox with a lock to prevent identity thefts
• Don’t leave anything valuable in your car, whether
visible or hidden
- That means no ipods or GPS systems sitting on your dashboard
• Install Motion Sensor lights in front of your house and behind
• Install security cameras front, specially around the entrance and
around your backyard
• "Beware of dog" sign is another deterrent.
• Put up signs outside your home that this home is under surveillance
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Deterrents
Inside the Home
• Alarm systems –
– - Turn on the alarm in the night too prior to sleeping. Home have
been broken into in the middle of the night.
– - Ensure that your alarm sound is heard outside the home (place
a unit outside your home)
– Motion Sensors, Windows/Door Sensors, Glass sensors,
Outdoor alarm unit
• Protect your data (photos, videos, SS#, personal records to avoid
identity thefts, you can even lock your credit history).
• Keep your backup drives locked at a place outside of home eg.
work. Do not keep jewellery at home but in the bank locker.
• Password protect every single computer and hard drive you have
- you don't want someone else to get access to your personal files.
• Use protectors for any sliding door to prevent opening,
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Deterrents
Specific action we can take when on vacation
• Notify your neighbors
• Stop newspaper delivery. Don't leave piles of
newspapers sitting on your porch/ driveway while you
are on vacation or even if you are at home
• Stop mail
• When you go on vacations, and happen to drive into the
airport long term parking, remove your insurance and
registration from the car, and don't leave any paperwork
that has your address. There have been cases, specially
around T'giving, Xmas, when they break into cars, get
the address to then break into the home.
• Notify Saratoga police you are going to be gone.
– Additional patrolling