September Meeting Summary

Thanks to all who attended last week's meeting. Another great turnout. Of course, special thanks to the Angel's for opening up their home to host our neighborhood meeting this month.

Here's a brief summary of our last meeting:

Police Update.  Representatives from Sac PD were in attendance and provided a summary of recent crime incidents and trends in North Natomas, as well as fielding many questions from neighbors. The officers were very generous with their time, thank you!

Sorento Road Issue.  Negotiations are continuing with Twin Rivers Unified School District regarding their obligations to certain improvements to Sorento Road. The District is taking the position that they have no funding to satisfy the promises they made to the neighborhood. VVA representatives continue to advocate for at least some of the improvements to be made as originally promised.

Neighborhood Roadways.  As a related point, the City has informed us we are scheduled for some freshening up of other roadways within VVA, including the slurry sealing of roads. We are now on the maintenance list for 2015.  All improvements such as these are scheduled 3 years in advance by the City. Good job Ken Roggenkamp and thank you Michelle Kille with Vice Mayor Ashby's office!

Neighborhood Clean-up.  We also discussed the logistics of our upcoming neighborhood cleanup on Saturday, October 13. The Angels have volunteered their home at 5600 Sorento Road as a staging location.  Folks are encouraged to meet there at 8:30 am and determine our plan of attack for cleaning up roadside trash from there. BBQ/Potluck to follow at 11am or so.  Thank you Angels!

Next month we'll be holding elections for officers and directors, so if you are interested or wish to support someone in particular for a position, please attend next month's meeting!

Next meeting: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 6:30pm, location TBD.

Recent Sac PD News Release

News Release

 

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

For Immediate Release

Release No. 20120919-133

  

Media Relations Office

916 808.0808

pio@pd.cityofsacramento.org

 

Capt. Mike Bray

Ofc. Doug Morse

Ofc. Michele Gigante

Observe and Report

 The Sacramento Police Department is seeking your assistance in reducing property crime in our community.  The most effective crime prevention strategies rely on the police and community working together.  A strong partnership makes a tremendous difference. 

Tips for combating burglary, vandalism and graffiti:

·         Observe - Your observations are invaluable in an investigation.  Police conduct neighborhood canvasses looking for possible witnesses and something observed may be critical in that investigation. 

·         Report - If you witness a crime in progress or suspicious activity, call the police.  Many burglars, thieves and vandals are arrested as a result of a call from a concerned neighbor or community member.

·         If something doesn’t seem right, follow your instinct and call the police. 

·         Get to know your neighbors. Watch out for one another.

·         Illuminate - Utilize outdoor lighting including motion detector lights. 

·         If evidence is found, such as burglary or cutting tools, disrupted or broken property, spray cans, or items left by the suspects, leave it in place for the police to handle.

September Meeting

Just a reminder that our meeting this month is this Wednesday, September 19 at 6:30pm.  We'll be meeting at the Angel Family's home at 5600 Sorento Road.

Among the topics of discussion:

Updates on:

Twin Rivers - Sorento Road Issue

Upcoming Neighborhood Clean up

Officers and Directors selection for the next year

Other Issues of Neighborhood Concern

If you'd like anything specific discussed, please let me know.

Thanks