Oakmont’s Semimonthly Newspaper www.oakmontvillage.com/news March 1, 2020 • Volume 59, Number 5 OVA To Seek Legal Advice on Future of Homeless Site T oo Many Chips! nAl Haggerty nStaff Report Reacting to skepticism regarding the future of the In remarks at the OVA Board meeting, Gorin noted Los Guilicos homeless site across Highway 12 from that the county is focusing on permanent supportive Oakmont, the OVA Board of Directors adopted an housing in buildings such as motels, adding that LG Oakmont task force report at its Feb. 18 meeting Village does not meet permanent supportive housing recommending that it hire an attorney with experience requirements. She said the cost of rehabilitating the in land use and the requirements of California law. older buildings near the village would be “enormous” The report said even if the site is shut down after and any suggestion along these lines is “long in the 90 or 180 days, “waiting to find out if that is true is future.” not recommended.” “While director Jack Tibbetts is Director Carolyn Bettencourt called the LG Village likely to continue doing a great job with security and “a prescription for disaster,” adding: “We need to transportation,” it continues, “Jack is not in control hold our elected officials accountable to their original of the ultimate decision as promise that the LG site is to whether the site is shut closed by April 30.” down or continues in some Director Jess Marzak said Piles of wood chips line the Community Garden fence on Feb. 17. (Photo by Marty Thompson) form.” Tibbetts is executive he is a real supporter of hiring director of St. Vincent de an attorney. He said his guess Oakmont Maintenance is asking your help in Paul, which manages the site is that “they’re not going to finding out which tree trimming companies and for the county, and is also a move because politicians find landscapers are dumping wood chips around the city councilman. it easier to do what they’re Community Garden on Stone Bridge Road. County Supervisor Susan doing rather than change.” Gardeners use the chips to cover pathways Carolyn Bettencourt. Gorin, an Oakmont resident, The vote to adopt the task Susan Gorin. (Photo by Julie Kiil) (Photo by Julie Kiil) between garden plots and keep down weeds outside is quoted in the report by force report was 5-1. Director the perimeter fence. One company, True North, was Oakmont’s Los Guilicos Task Force as saying, “There Tom Kendrick called his vote “a soft yes” because delivering chips from its work in Oakmont by request, is a strong possibility that the board (of supervisors) he questions hiring a lawyer and Director Noel but word apparently got around and the result is way will choose to extend the time span at Los Guilicos Lyons abstained because he questions some of the too many piles of chips. during a short or long transition. It is unlikely, but recommendations. Director Marianne Neufeld was OVA Maintenance Manager Rick Aubert is still a possibility, that LG Village will be approved as absent. asking the garden’s neighbors and visitors in the a permanent shelter, but that is why the board and See BOARD on page 4 neighborhood to report trucks dumping wood county need to hear from you.” chips to the maintenance office by email to rick@ oakmontvillage.com or by calling 539-4534. If possible, note any company logo on the trucks and E lections in Challenging Year for Association their license plate numbers. nMarty Thompson Oakmont members begin voting March 6 to elect In a year when no challengers emerged, four O akmont Emergency four members of the governing board for a year incumbents are seeking new terms. They are Steve bringing challenges including ownership of the Spanier, Tom Kendrick, Marianne Neufeld and Jess Drill—March 14 golf courses, considered one of the most important Marzak. A nominating committee was unable to n developments in OVA history. The year also will see produce additional candidates. Staff Report solar installations on OVA parking lots and planning A Spring emergency drill will be held Saturday, for the future of the central area. See OVA ELECTIONS on page 5 March 14 from 8–11 a.m., and there is a role to play for everyone who lives here. The scenario for the drill will be a simulated 7.1 OEPC Joins Forces with Wild Oak to Expand Radio Network earthquake on the Rogers Fault resulting in some damage and disruption of services in Oakmont. nJackie Ryan A temporary Emergency Operation Center (EOC) will be set up outside of the Berger Center. Zone There’s power in partnerships, and the Oakmont during an emergency or evacuation. Communicators, wearing yellow vests, will be Emergency Preparedness Committee (OEPC) has “It’s a win-win for all of us, and promises to be a big circulating in Oakmont neighborhoods, assessing linked up with the Villages at Wild Oak to expand benefit, especially to those in West Oakmont,” Barclay potential damage and sending radio messages its radio communications network, putting a said about the Wild Oak network led by resident back to the EOC. OEPC is asking residents to better warning system in place and strengthening Wei Chiu. “This will really improve the response introduce themselves and give a report to zone communications in times of emergency. capability for both Oakmont and the Villages and coordinators and volunteers who appear in their Pat Barclay, chairman of OEPC, said the Villages at how our radio networks will interact with each other neighborhoods or in yellow vests. 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The (Check our calendar in the event that a workshop does not occur) task force researched how the new Los Oakmont Village Association (OVA) Board Meetings 3rd Tues. Monthly 1–3 PM Berger Center Guilicos Village (LGV) community of unsheltered transplants from the Joe COMMITTEES DATE TIME PLACE* Rodota Trail homeless encampment Communications (CC) / [email protected] 4th Wed.