EAST GATEWAY COALITION
MINUTES OF JULY 23, 2009, MEETING
The meeting was called to order by President Roger Michelson at 6:45 p.m.
Lenton Malry ,a coordinator of the Bernalillo County Neighborhood Association, handed out a “NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS” publication, and called attention to an article about the newly appointed County Commissioner for District 3, Maggie Hart Stebbins .
President Michelson introduced Albuquerque Police Department Commander Levi Anaya, who spoke on crime statistics in the Gateway area. Some areas have considerable increases in violence while others have not increased dramatically. He noted that neighborhood coordinators could go to the CABQ web site at “crimemapping.com” to see what is happening in their areas. He strongly proposed that neighborhoods participate in the “Neighborhood Watch” program, and get to know their neighbors; how to contact them; and share information with them. He said “311” DOES WORK, and contact may be made at “cabq.gov/crm”. Commander Anaya may be contacted at “LAnaya@cabq.gov”.
President Michelson then introduced Ms. Ester Tennenbaum, who is employed by City of Albuquerque Information Central – 311. Ms. Tennenbaum informed the group that 311 first originated in Baltimore as a relief for 911 operators, who were overwhelmed with non-emergency calls for information. The 311 system was started in Albuquerque in 2004. In 2005 there were 400 calls recorded for the service. Now there are more than 8,000 calls per day. The slogan for 311 operators is “The citizen is always first.” She stated that quality of information provided to the citizen is their number one priority, and 311 never closes – they are there 24/7.
Mr. Michael Brasher, Bernalillo County Commissioner for District 5, was introduced and spoke briefly on County happenings.
Paula Donahue, Senior Planner of the City of Albuquerque Planning Department, was introduced by the President. Ms. Donahue presented the “First Draft for Community Review” of the East Gateway Sector Development Plan. She explained various portions of the plan and noted that a meeting will be held on August 20, scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Manzano Mesa Multi-generational Center to discuss the plan. She requested that comments on the proposed plan be forwarded to her office no later than August 7 either by e-mail or regular mail. Ms. Donahue stated that after the meeting on 8/20/09, it will take at least another month for review of proposed changes, and that a proposal incorporating changes should be presented in October, with a final document to be presented in December. The document would then go to the Planning Commission; then to the City Council for review and adoption. It could take ten to fifteen years for implementation.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
MINUTES OF JULY 23, 2009, MEETING
The meeting was called to order by President Roger Michelson at 6:45 p.m.
Lenton Malry ,a coordinator of the Bernalillo County Neighborhood Association, handed out a “NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS” publication, and called attention to an article about the newly appointed County Commissioner for District 3, Maggie Hart Stebbins .
President Michelson introduced Albuquerque Police Department Commander Levi Anaya, who spoke on crime statistics in the Gateway area. Some areas have considerable increases in violence while others have not increased dramatically. He noted that neighborhood coordinators could go to the CABQ web site at “crimemapping.com” to see what is happening in their areas. He strongly proposed that neighborhoods participate in the “Neighborhood Watch” program, and get to know their neighbors; how to contact them; and share information with them. He said “311” DOES WORK, and contact may be made at “cabq.gov/crm”. Commander Anaya may be contacted at “LAnaya@cabq.gov”.
President Michelson then introduced Ms. Ester Tennenbaum, who is employed by City of Albuquerque Information Central – 311. Ms. Tennenbaum informed the group that 311 first originated in Baltimore as a relief for 911 operators, who were overwhelmed with non-emergency calls for information. The 311 system was started in Albuquerque in 2004. In 2005 there were 400 calls recorded for the service. Now there are more than 8,000 calls per day. The slogan for 311 operators is “The citizen is always first.” She stated that quality of information provided to the citizen is their number one priority, and 311 never closes – they are there 24/7.
Mr. Michael Brasher, Bernalillo County Commissioner for District 5, was introduced and spoke briefly on County happenings.
Paula Donahue, Senior Planner of the City of Albuquerque Planning Department, was introduced by the President. Ms. Donahue presented the “First Draft for Community Review” of the East Gateway Sector Development Plan. She explained various portions of the plan and noted that a meeting will be held on August 20, scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Manzano Mesa Multi-generational Center to discuss the plan. She requested that comments on the proposed plan be forwarded to her office no later than August 7 either by e-mail or regular mail. Ms. Donahue stated that after the meeting on 8/20/09, it will take at least another month for review of proposed changes, and that a proposal incorporating changes should be presented in October, with a final document to be presented in December. The document would then go to the Planning Commission; then to the City Council for review and adoption. It could take ten to fifteen years for implementation.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
