PRO Board of Directors Minutes March 25, 2008
These minutes were approved unanimously at the April 29, 2008 meeting.
Members Present: Jim Coppfer, Terrence Faulkner, Aaron Goodman, Annamarie Hewsom, Cathy Lentz,
Michele D. Miller, Jean Moore-Woods, Robert Pender, Daniel Phillips, Earl E. Somers, Susan Spector, Lora
Traveler,
Members Excused: Genevieve Callejo (emeritus),
Members Absent: Healani Ting
Non-Member absent: Henry Tyldsley (plan to consider appointment to Board of Directors when present at
future meeting)
Membership dues for Board Members
All members of the PRO board must have current membership to vote and participate in future
meetings. Dues should be paid before next meeting.
Procedure for adding items to agenda reviewed
• It is not acceptable to call PRO board members and make demands for change or coerce
changes through threats
• Call PRO voicemail (415) 267-3691
• Make a motion to add an item to the agenda
Approval of Agenda
Motion to Approve Agenda- Terrance Faulkner
Second- Lora Traveler
Vote; Yes –12, No - 0 PASSED
Secretary Report
Approval of January 13, 2008 Minutes
Motion to Approve Minutes- Jim Coppfer
Second- Jean Moore-Woods
Vote; Yes-12, No-0 PASSED
No Quorum for February 25, 2008 meeting. No meeting minutes to approve.
Treasurer Report
Copy of Report Attached to Minutes. January through March Reports included. Proposed PRO Budget for
2008 reviewed.
Motion to Approve Treasurer Report- Lora Traveler
Second- Jean Moore-Woods
Vote; Yes-12, No-0 PASSED
Business From Previous Meeting
Dealing with scope of Parkmerced Long Range Projects:
Motion to Create a PRO Land Use Committee, staffed with PRO members, Aaron Goodman to Chair;
committee will report at regular board meetings with important land use issues- Aaron Goodman
Second- Lora Traveler
Discussion – Need a plan for PRO action. Historical significance of Parkmerced worth preserving.
Encourage all to attend Long Range Project Vision meeting 4/2 and public meetings as well. Public
comments so far will be reviewed. Aaron will do community outreach as part of his role as leader of PRO
Land Use Committee. Will also deal with SFSU master plan issues. Those interested in committee will
contact Aaron.
Vote: Yes-12, No-0 PASSED
New Business
Emeritus Status for Carolyn Cahn- Tabled until next meeting. Lora Traveler will write up background
information for all to review. Many board members not familiar with Carolyn Cahn as past PRO president.
Letter of Rebuke – Letter approved in January 13, 2008, requesting the resignation of XXXXXX XXXXX.
New board members not familiar with background abstained from signing letter. Board members who
were familiar with background may sign letter. (Note: no signatures on letter after passed to board
members for review. Consider not sending letter. I have the original with my notes)
Paid Affiliations – Aaron will create a list of recommended organizations to join or donate to. This list will
be reviewed by Daniel Phillips and Michele Miller and final recommendations will be presented to board
at our next meeting.
Confirmation of Reps to CSFN – Aaron Goodman and Daniel Phillips. Alternate, Jim Coppfer. Any board
member may attend CSFN meetings.
April PRO/Management meeting (short and long term projects)
Motion, We will not have a meeting with Parkmerced management prior to the April 2, 2008 Renovation
meeting as we have not had a chance to see their changes to the Vision which includes public
comments. PRO Land Use Committee needs to be empowered to act in our best interests and does not
need full board approval. - Aaron Goodman
Motion to reconsider - Annemarie Hewsom
Second - Cathy Lentz
Amendment Motion-Postpone meeting with Parkmerced management until we have an opportunity to
ascertain preservation organization stance on issues presented. The PRO Land Use Committee needs
to be empowered to act in our best interest to clarify our stance by contacting these organizations –
Aaron Goodman
Second – Lora Traveler
Vote; Yes-10. No-0, Abstain-1 PASSED
Legal Funds – covered in Treasurer Report
Position Letter on SFSU Bike Path (draft enclosed)
Motion to accept PRO letter of endorsement with amendments presented by Aaron – Cathy Lentz
Second – Terrence Faulkner
Discussion- Overall a positive thing. May alleviate traffic. Get pedestrian and bike traffic off 19th Ave.
Keep bike paths out of Parkmerced. Let SFSU pay for it.
Vote; Yes – 11, No-0 PASSED
Petition Draft – table until PRO Land Use Committee Review
Endorsement of assessment tax (to be entered for the record) – table until next meeting
Preparing for Tenant Issue Contingencies – table EIR until submitted. Other Efforts tabled until next
meeting
Motion for Susan Spector to chair Information booth staffing and coordination – Lora Traveler
Second – Terrance Faulkner
Discussion – Booth at Farmer’s Market. No solicitations, need consistent people to serve at booth. Need
training on membership cards for volunteers. Important to rotate people in booth. Idea for a
membership application that folds into an envelope. Need outreach to new tenants.
Vote; Yes-11, No-0 PASSED
Board Member Volunteers and Assignments
Motion for a committee of 2 people, Lora Traveler and Daniel Phillips to look for a volunteer who lives in
Parkmerced and has a computer as secretary for PRO board.- Lora Traveler
Second – Michele Miller
Discussion – Secretary takes minutes, types them, sends them to President for editing, President sends the
meeting minutes to board members for review.
Vote; Yes- 11, No-0 PASSED
Motion to start an all out campaign to increase PRO membership over the next 6 months. - Lora Traveler
Second – Daniel Phillips
Discussion- Need to increase membership. Consider offering community organization memberships. This
would require by-law change. Idea – a membership contest, winner gets a free membership.
Encourage students to join. UPS is covered by PRO. Consider UPN as potential members.
Vote; Yes-11, No-0 PASSED
Newsletter – PRO members may submit articles for newsletter. Current format is the most cost effective for
now.
Resignation of Linh Ngoc Le effective March 25, 2008– Resignation letter accepted. Mr. Le will continue
to be active as a general PRO member as he is able.
Confirmation of Henry Tydsley – table until next meeting. Mr. Tydsley not present.
Meeting adjourned; 10:00 p.m.
Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2008 7:00 p.m.
At 405 Serrano Drive
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Miller – Volunteer Secretary for March 25, 2008 meeting. Members of the board are rotating in
this position unti a permanent replacement is found.
These minutes were approved unanimously at the April 29, 2008 meeting.
Members Present: Jim Coppfer, Terrence Faulkner, Aaron Goodman, Annamarie Hewsom, Cathy Lentz,
Michele D. Miller, Jean Moore-Woods, Robert Pender, Daniel Phillips, Earl E. Somers, Susan Spector, Lora
Traveler,
Members Excused: Genevieve Callejo (emeritus),
Members Absent: Healani Ting
Non-Member absent: Henry Tyldsley (plan to consider appointment to Board of Directors when present at
future meeting)
Membership dues for Board Members
All members of the PRO board must have current membership to vote and participate in future
meetings. Dues should be paid before next meeting.
Procedure for adding items to agenda reviewed
• It is not acceptable to call PRO board members and make demands for change or coerce
changes through threats
• Call PRO voicemail (415) 267-3691
• Make a motion to add an item to the agenda
Approval of Agenda
Motion to Approve Agenda- Terrance Faulkner
Second- Lora Traveler
Vote; Yes –12, No - 0 PASSED
Secretary Report
Approval of January 13, 2008 Minutes
Motion to Approve Minutes- Jim Coppfer
Second- Jean Moore-Woods
Vote; Yes-12, No-0 PASSED
No Quorum for February 25, 2008 meeting. No meeting minutes to approve.
Treasurer Report
Copy of Report Attached to Minutes. January through March Reports included. Proposed PRO Budget for
2008 reviewed.
Motion to Approve Treasurer Report- Lora Traveler
Second- Jean Moore-Woods
Vote; Yes-12, No-0 PASSED
Business From Previous Meeting
Dealing with scope of Parkmerced Long Range Projects:
Motion to Create a PRO Land Use Committee, staffed with PRO members, Aaron Goodman to Chair;
committee will report at regular board meetings with important land use issues- Aaron Goodman
Second- Lora Traveler
Discussion – Need a plan for PRO action. Historical significance of Parkmerced worth preserving.
Encourage all to attend Long Range Project Vision meeting 4/2 and public meetings as well. Public
comments so far will be reviewed. Aaron will do community outreach as part of his role as leader of PRO
Land Use Committee. Will also deal with SFSU master plan issues. Those interested in committee will
contact Aaron.
Vote: Yes-12, No-0 PASSED
New Business
Emeritus Status for Carolyn Cahn- Tabled until next meeting. Lora Traveler will write up background
information for all to review. Many board members not familiar with Carolyn Cahn as past PRO president.
Letter of Rebuke – Letter approved in January 13, 2008, requesting the resignation of XXXXXX XXXXX.
New board members not familiar with background abstained from signing letter. Board members who
were familiar with background may sign letter. (Note: no signatures on letter after passed to board
members for review. Consider not sending letter. I have the original with my notes)
Paid Affiliations – Aaron will create a list of recommended organizations to join or donate to. This list will
be reviewed by Daniel Phillips and Michele Miller and final recommendations will be presented to board
at our next meeting.
Confirmation of Reps to CSFN – Aaron Goodman and Daniel Phillips. Alternate, Jim Coppfer. Any board
member may attend CSFN meetings.
April PRO/Management meeting (short and long term projects)
Motion, We will not have a meeting with Parkmerced management prior to the April 2, 2008 Renovation
meeting as we have not had a chance to see their changes to the Vision which includes public
comments. PRO Land Use Committee needs to be empowered to act in our best interests and does not
need full board approval. - Aaron Goodman
Motion to reconsider - Annemarie Hewsom
Second - Cathy Lentz
Amendment Motion-Postpone meeting with Parkmerced management until we have an opportunity to
ascertain preservation organization stance on issues presented. The PRO Land Use Committee needs
to be empowered to act in our best interest to clarify our stance by contacting these organizations –
Aaron Goodman
Second – Lora Traveler
Vote; Yes-10. No-0, Abstain-1 PASSED
Legal Funds – covered in Treasurer Report
Position Letter on SFSU Bike Path (draft enclosed)
Motion to accept PRO letter of endorsement with amendments presented by Aaron – Cathy Lentz
Second – Terrence Faulkner
Discussion- Overall a positive thing. May alleviate traffic. Get pedestrian and bike traffic off 19th Ave.
Keep bike paths out of Parkmerced. Let SFSU pay for it.
Vote; Yes – 11, No-0 PASSED
Petition Draft – table until PRO Land Use Committee Review
Endorsement of assessment tax (to be entered for the record) – table until next meeting
Preparing for Tenant Issue Contingencies – table EIR until submitted. Other Efforts tabled until next
meeting
Motion for Susan Spector to chair Information booth staffing and coordination – Lora Traveler
Second – Terrance Faulkner
Discussion – Booth at Farmer’s Market. No solicitations, need consistent people to serve at booth. Need
training on membership cards for volunteers. Important to rotate people in booth. Idea for a
membership application that folds into an envelope. Need outreach to new tenants.
Vote; Yes-11, No-0 PASSED
Board Member Volunteers and Assignments
Motion for a committee of 2 people, Lora Traveler and Daniel Phillips to look for a volunteer who lives in
Parkmerced and has a computer as secretary for PRO board.- Lora Traveler
Second – Michele Miller
Discussion – Secretary takes minutes, types them, sends them to President for editing, President sends the
meeting minutes to board members for review.
Vote; Yes- 11, No-0 PASSED
Motion to start an all out campaign to increase PRO membership over the next 6 months. - Lora Traveler
Second – Daniel Phillips
Discussion- Need to increase membership. Consider offering community organization memberships. This
would require by-law change. Idea – a membership contest, winner gets a free membership.
Encourage students to join. UPS is covered by PRO. Consider UPN as potential members.
Vote; Yes-11, No-0 PASSED
Newsletter – PRO members may submit articles for newsletter. Current format is the most cost effective for
now.
Resignation of Linh Ngoc Le effective March 25, 2008– Resignation letter accepted. Mr. Le will continue
to be active as a general PRO member as he is able.
Confirmation of Henry Tydsley – table until next meeting. Mr. Tydsley not present.
Meeting adjourned; 10:00 p.m.
Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2008 7:00 p.m.
At 405 Serrano Drive
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Miller – Volunteer Secretary for March 25, 2008 meeting. Members of the board are rotating in
this position unti a permanent replacement is found.
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