Oakwatch: The Oakland Code Enforcement Project Meeting Agenda September 19th, 2012 Mission: Oakwatch: The Oakland Code Enforcement Project seeks to improve the quality of life for residents, employees and visitors by enforcing codes on negligent property owners, housing violations, parking violations, disruptive behavior, excessive noise and underage drinking in the Oakland neighborhood. I.
Introductions; Brief new members (5 minutes)
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Community Announcements & Events (Wanda & Rebekkah, 5 minutes) a. 159 Robinson Zoning Review b. Street cleaning update from Councilman Kraus c. North Oakland Block Party, Sept 20th, 5:30-7:30pm, N. Dithridge d. Oakcliffe Block Party, Sept 26th, 5:30-7:30pm, Community Human Services (372 Lawn St.) e. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Community Process, September 27th, 6:00pm, University of Pittsburgh, Alumni Hall f. West Oakland Portal Project Review, Oct 3rd, Carlow University, Room Location TBA g. Day of Giving Party, Oct. 3rd, 8:30am-11am, OPDC offices, 235 Atwood Street h. Unveiling Oakland 2025: November 1st, 6pm-8pm, University of Pittsburgh, Alumni Hall i. Any other announcements from the community?
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Department of Public Works, Permits Office: Explanation of Regulations, Guidelines and Enforcement for events in Schenley Park; Q& A (Mike Gable, 20 minutes)
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The Pittsburgh Sociable City Plan- Responsible Hospitality Institute initiative to manage the city’s night life. (10 minutes, Hanson Kappelman )
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Oakland residents’ proactive response to the yearly turnover of off-campus student housing: Update and Review of community initiatives. (Bryant Andrews-Nino, Nathan Hart, 10 minutes) Folder Distribution: Educational Magnet / “Party Right” flyer/311 brochures/ Disruptive Property brochures Welcome to the neighborhood block parties Oakland Party House Tour RA training program
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Oakland Property Progress Report (15 minutes, City of Pgh)
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Next meeting- October 17, 12:00 pm, The Corner, 202 Robinson Street (West Oakland)
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Meeting Adjournment
Remember to keep flooding 311 with calls about the nuisance properties in your neighborhood, and let Oakwatch know when you do! You can submit reports to our email account at oakwatch@opdc.org or call us at 412.621.7863 ext. 27. Thanks for keeping us in the loop!