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ABOUT US
Vision Statement:
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River Oaks is a community which embraces its
river and oak woodland heritage and commits itself to a safe and peaceful
environment of trees trails, parks, homes, and businesses.
Purpose:
Boundaries:
Northwest: Interstate 80
South:
Sacramento River
East:
Interstate 5
ROCA Board Officers Board Positions:
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the current Board Officers
Excerpts from ROCA's Bylaws:
Section 7.01 Generally. The
officers of the Association shall consist of a President, a Vice President, a
Treasurer, a Secretary and three general board members. The Officers shall be
appointed annually by the board members at its first meeting after the
annual or special meeting of the members at which the board members are elected
and shall hold office until the next annual meeting and thereafter until their
successors are duly appointed and qualified, subject, however, to removal by the
board members.
Section 7.02 President. The president will preside at all meetings of
the members and the board. Subject to the control of the board, the president
will have general charge and care of the business and property of the
Association, will appoint and discharge employees and agents of the Association
and determine their compensation. When authorized by the board to do so, the
president may delegate to the vice president the whole or any part of the
general management and care of the business and property of the Association,
including the employment and discharge of agents and employees.
Section 7.03 Vice President. It will be the duty of the vice president
to assume and perform the duties of the President in the absence or disability
of the President or whenever the office of president is vacant. The vice
president will do and perform such additional duties as may be prescribed by the
board.
Section 7.04 Treasurer. The treasurer shall oversee the financial and
accounting matters of the Association, including custody of all money, valuable
papers and documents of the Association, which shall be kept for safekeeping in
such depositories as may be designated by the board. The treasurer will cause to
be kept a book or books setting forth a true record of the receipts and
expenditures, assets and liabilities, losses and gains of the Association and
will, when and as required by the board, render a statement of the financial
condition of the Association. If required to do so by the board, the treasurer
will give a bond in such amount and with such surety as may be prescribed by the
board for the faithful discharge of the duties of the office. The treasurer will
also do and perform such additional duties as may be prescribed by the board. In
the absence of disability of the treasurer, the duties of the office will be
performed by the secretary or by a general board member.
Section 7.05 Secretary. The secretary will be ex officio secretary of
the board, will give cause to be given all required notices of meetings of the
members and the board, will record the proceedings of meeting of the members and
the board in a book, books or electronically to be kept for that purpose, and
will perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to by the board and
by the president. The secretary will have custody of the logo of the
Association. In the absence or disability of the Secretary, the duties of the
office will be performed by the treasurer or by a general board member.
Section 7.06 General Board Members. The power and duties of any
general board members will be as prescribed by the board.
History:
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River Oaks Community Association Was officially
formed in June of 1999, but had been meeting as a group of concerned community
members as of November of 1998. Principal originators included Jon Chase and
Randy Pester. As of the end of 2006, Randy continues to serve on the Board.
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The original steering committee and eventually,
ROCA’s first board members attended a City of Sacramento City Community
Planning Academy which helped them form the foundation of the outreach and
vision for ROCA. Their original concepts continue to be the guiding force for
today’s vision for the Community.
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Initial projects and issues included West El
Camino widening and traffic control measures for the I-80 overpass. Park
completion and improvements, visions for grocery, health care, bike path
projects, parking concerns in the Garden Restaurant area, entry
identification, proper infrastructure and services such as police and fire
substations, and adequate/ appropriate housing and supportive retail.
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The first development project receiving ROCA’s
comments was the Gateway Center Business Park.
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developments and proposals which ROCA help to improve through 2005 were
Adajio Apartments, the Farm Bureau project, Beezer Project, Downtown Ford,
Treasure Homes, and several other projects
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Meeting places varied from the Swallows Nest
Clubhouse and Leroy Greene Mid School.
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In 2006 ROCA addressed the following projects/issues:
Parks: We had grand openings at Barandas Park, Shorebird Park and
River Otter Park. We also worked with the City to get the fence around the
outer perimeter of River Otter Park. We hope this will deter cars from driving
on the park and safely contain the children. ROCA also worked with the City of
Sacramento to get phase II of Orchard Park started. The tennis courts are
currently being constructed.
Beazer Riverdale South (North side of West El Camino): We worked on
several iterations of the Beazer project and provided comments. However due to
the current housing market, Beazer is currently seeking changes to their
approved project. ROCA will be reviewing the changes.
River's End Mixed Use (at Gateway Oaks and West El Camino behind Carl's
Jr): This mix use residence and retail will have greater setbacks from the
freeway and additional tree screening to improve air quality. ROCA also
suggested a crosswalk and an exclusive right in turn lane to increase safety
and circulation. ROCA is currently working with the developer to encourage
community service retail.
River Plaza Offices (On River Plaza Drive): Thanks to the ROCA LUC,
the building will have a greater setback from the bike trail. Prior to the
approval of this project, the ROCA LUC successfully achieved some of their
requests for design and layout.
Post Office in North Natomas: The ROCA Board supported efforts by
Congresswoman Matsui's office to fund a post office in North Natomas.
Traffic: ROCA has been working diligently with Caltrans and the City
of Sacramento to implement the necessary improvements to the I-80 and West El
Camino interchange to alleviate the expected traffic congestion. We are also
working with Regional Transit and Council member Tretheway on getting more bus
routes to our area
Bike Paths and Walkability: One of the conditions on the Beazer
Riverdale South project is to build a a pedestrian bridge to Barandas Park.
ROCA is also working to get sidewalks on the west side of Orchard Lane from
Las Brias to Treasure Homes so pedestrians have a safe place to walk. We are
also working with Superintendent Dr. Farrar of the Natomas School District to
secure a Safe Routes to School grant for Two Rivers Elementary and Leroy
Middle School.
Arco Gas & AM/PM Mart: We were successful in prohibiting the sale of
alcohol and limiting the time when unaccompanied minors can enter the store.
There are also additional conditions to increase security and minimize light
and noise from the site.
Yahoo Group: This is a good community forum. There are a number of
residents that are subscribed and are using the listserv. If you know of other
residents in the community that would be interested in signing up, please let
them know about it.
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