2 Year Summary Report

When Jean ran for City Council in 2001, she focused on five neighborhood concerns reflecting what she heard from walking door-to-door and from more than twelve years representing District 4 as a school board member. Working closely with neighborhood groups and organizations throughout District 4, this is what Jean, the District 4 staff, and neighbors throughout the district have accomplished in our first three years.

You can track our progress on these five issues here in my 3RD ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT.

> Schools & Families

> Neighborhood Safety & Emergency Preparedness

> Remove Blight, Litter & Enhance our Environment

> Support More Jobs, Housing & Retail

> Full-Time Council Commitment

Jean and staff have also developed a Draft of District Goals for our work over the next year. This third column of goals of work in progress.

Schools & Families
2002 Campaign Positions c Expand libraries and hours c Increase city-school coordination & after school programs c Revitalize parks and recreation services with greater neighborhood input c More support for our zoo, museums, theaters, and other art & cultural institutions Celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday at City Hall	2003-2005 Accomplishments aWorked to Save the OUSD Adult Education Program aHelped Truancy Task Force improve attendance by 2%, equal to $7 million increased funds aFormed network to help Sexually Exploited Minors aObtained improvements for Joaquin Miller playground, Dimond & Brookdale parks. aContinued to work with schools on many traffic safety and beautification projects aLaunched a series of Free Concerts at Woodminster Theater aLed efforts to save the Alice Child Care Center aLed successful 2004 Measure E School Campaign to save small classes, music, teacher support & other programs aLed successful Measure Q Library Campaign, saved branches from closing including Melrose, expanded hours and days of service aLed successful 2004 Measure E School Campaign to save small classes, music, teacher support & other programs a Helped keep Tilden-Swett School open and opposed school closures and adult education cuts a Expanded after school programs in libraries, middle schools & 29 joint efforts in public schools a Worked to save the Alice Street Pre-School Program a Led community input, development & implementation of Shepherd Canyon Park & Joaquin Miller Park Master Plans aCo-chaired the international exhibit Dragon Skies at Chabot Space Science Center and raised funds to bring 1000 low income students a Helped develop the successful grant for a new joint $6 Million City-School Library	Our Goals for 2006-2007 8Continue work to make our city a Family Friendly City for all generations of Oaklanders 8Help Public Schools transition to self-government and continue to advocate for city support of public schools 8Start a Senior Shuttle and Council in the Dimond area 8Take on Juvenile Diabetes education issues as part of trail and pedestrian/bike improvement 8Work against the cuts in Headstart and for the Universal Preschool Initiative 8Expand after school programs 8 Expand free concerts at Woodminster 8Continue fund raising for improved library facilities, including a new Laurel Library and Dimond Branch expansion 8Continue to support Truancy efforts 8Support continuation of Adult Education in Oakland 8Continue to support joint school-community efforts: traffic safety, mentoring, clean-ups, gardens 8Continue to expand after-school programs, including more opportunities for girls and young women 8Work towards universal preschool, find funding or a permanent home for the Alice Street preschool program 8"Adopt" Allendale and Horace Mann Elementary Schools 8Help implement Measure Y violence prevention programs for youth, programs for domestic violence, abused children, and sexually exploited minors 8Develop more city linked efforts to tackle major public health issues: asthma, diabetes, weight control, more walk able streets 8Develop facilities, services and policies that are senior friendly 8Work to stabilize funding for the Chabot Science Center, Zoo, Museum, and art & cultural programs; ensure access for Oakland's low income families >Return to Top

Neighborhood Safety and Emergency Preparedness
2002 Campaign Positions c Expand community policing c Support Neighborhood Community Policing Councils (NCPC's) c Provide ongoing training for Citizens of Oakland Respond to Emergencies (CORE) teams & Neighborhood Watch groups c Improve vegetation control & improve fire safety c Improve and repair public stairs, bike lanes, sidewalks, streets and storm drains Walk To School Rally at Sequoia School, reminding drivers to slow down.	2003-2005 Accomplishments a Helped lead opposition to and stopped an Urban Casino in Oakland aCo-authored and co-chaired Measure Y Violence Prevention & Safety effort aWorked on the update of the City’s Disaster Preparedness Plan aWorked with neighbors to close the Hillcrest Hotel in the Dimond, resulting in a 25% drop in neighborhood crime aCo-authored the Public Nuisance Ordinance to coordinate efforts to improve or close problem properties throughout District 4 and the Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ordinance. aDeveloped stringent conditions for Club Nayarit, M& W Liquors, and dozens of other “hot”/”drug” spots aWorked with Assemblyperson Chan to pass legislation to strengthen safety rules, reduce noise and require permits for drivers of motorized scooters. aHelped organize dozens of Neighborhood Alert groups aCoordinated efforts against Domestic Violence and sponored Citywide Forums; conducted 2^nd Domestic Violence Report & Forum aHelped reorganize Citywide Community Policing Conference aHelped form Montclair Safety & Improvement Council, attend and do bilingual and door-to-door outreach for all Neighborhood Crime Prevention Councils aLed successful formation of Wildfire Prevention District aSponsored CORE trainings for earthquake & disaster preparation aAuthored ordinance requiring conditional use permits for expansion of secondary units on narrow streets a Supported improvements for Oakmore stairs, Walk to School Signs and traffic safety throughout the district	Our Goals for 2006-2007 8As member of the Public Safety Committee, work on Measure Y implementation and oversight 8Continue to support expansion of citywide participation in community policing including the annual conference 8Work with neighborhoods to target more nuisance properties and drug hotspots 8Work with liquor stores to improve quality and licensing procedures and end related illegal activities 8Continue to work with federal and state officials to oppose a casino in Oakland 8Continue to organize interagency efforts to coordinate and expand Domestic Violence services and intervention, continue education efforts at neighborhood level 8Continue to organize coordinated interagency efforts to stop the sexual exploitation of minors/ teen prostitution 8Continue to support Neighborhood Councils and increase organizing work on block level 8Work with Wildfire Prevention District on developing and implementing strategic plan/vegetation plan, including the new herbicide amendment Oakland Fire crews help prepare Dimond neighbors for Fire & Earthquake Disasters 8Sponsor district wide CORE (Citizens of Oakland Responding to Emergencies) programs 8Conduct a citywide Hayward Fault Earthquake exercise 8 Participate in the 100^th Anniversary of the SF Earthquake educational activities 8Study and sponsor Building Code changes for increased fire & earthquake safety 8Continue work on the Utility Undergrounding Projects in District 4. 8Work on neighborhood solutions to improve dangerous traffic issues: parking on narrow streets for emergency access/egress, speeding, side shows 8 Complete the Maxwell Park Traffic circles 8Support improved marking of and clearing of trails—rights of way—for emergency egress in less developed areas 8Coordinate and raise resources to improve pedestrian walkways in busy areas such as Park and Mountain Blvds, High Street, etc. >Return to Top

Remove Blight, Litter & Enhance Our Environment
2002 Campaign Positions c Organize city and school support of neighborhood clean-up and litter campaigns c Increase number of trash cans on major thoroughfares c Increase number of bulky pick-ups per neighborhood c Increase parks, playing fields and preserve green space c Enforce blight laws Earth Day Clean-up at Fruitvale School Marj Saunders unveils the sign for the park dedicated in her honor for decades of work to preserve open space in Oakland.	2003-2005 Accomplishments a Supported over 100 clean-up efforts for Earth Day, Creek-to-Bay Day, daffodil plantings for schools & neighborhoods a Established the Joaquin Miller Park Planning Process & Task Force a Established Shepherd Canyon Task Force, moved sign & trail projects forward a Obtained funds for Creek restoration projects- Shepherd Canyon, Courtland, Beaconsfield, Sausal/Dimond Park, & Butters/Peralta Creek aHelped obtain funding for the Hwy 13 Median vegetation restoration a Initiated new contract with Waste Management that expands weekly green & recycling waste pick-up citywide a Helped establish Zero Waste goals for waste reduction and recycling a Supported neighborhood efforts to create Brett Park, Marj Saunders Park, the Joaquin Miller Park Tot Lot and new trails in Shepherd Canyon Park a Led City efforts to purchase Castle Canyon and Butters Creek open spaces; achieved a down zoning for the fragile Butters Creek Canyon area a Supported installation of new trash cans in Montclair, Laurel, Foothill, etc. a Led efforts to remove 2 billboards from MacArthur Blvd (Lincoln & Magee) a Authored legislation to restore & clarify the city's View Ordinance a Led negotiations for restoration of green space on the Hwy 13 Median	Our Goals for 2006-2007 8Advocate for increased funding for streets, sewers, storm drains and other city infrastructure in face of federal, state & city cuts 8Lead Citizen-City joint efforts as part of finding long term solutions to improve maintenance for our expanding parks and open spaces; sponsor a LLAD (Landscape, Lighting District)update 8Continue to seek pocket parks in areas that lack open space, including the Laurel 8Organize Watershed Councils on Sausal Creek to improve water quality and recreation opportunities, begin work on a Ridge to Bay Creek Trail. 8Monitor implementation of the new recycled waste program and progress 8Establish planning groups for Brookdale & Maxwell Parks 8Work on the Park Blvd pedestrian/ bike path along Dimond Canyon 8Monitor and work on planning towards Zero Waste; increase education programs and options for recycling 8Sponsor an ordinance on compostable fast food containers 8Monitor CalTrans Sound Wall proposals & ensure community input 8Develop a registry of Heritage Trees; establish a California Oak exhibit at Dimond Park 8Work to provide more playing fields for youth & to "green" asphalted school yards; work to improve safety and handicapped access on existing playgrounds 8Continue to move the Shepherd Canyon Park Action Plan forward; priority on additional parking, trail development 8Begin implementation of Joaquin Miller Park action plan by coordinating a task force projects - maps, trail signage, dog park pilot 8Start new planning groups for Maxwell, Brookdale & Allendale Parks 8Encourage new community gardens at schools and in neighborhoods 8Promote and support community involvement in Earth Day, Creek-to-Bay Day, and other neighborhood beautification projects in every neighborhood. 8Assist neighborhood groups with planting 500 new trees, including 160 in Maxwell Park and 50 in the Laurel 8Finalize planting designs for Warren Freeway median strip and Scenic Highway Designation >Return to Top

Support More Jobs, Housing and Retail
2002 Campaign Positions c Support neighborhood and downtown retail efforts in addition to major development c Find ways so that working families can continue to live and work in Oakland c Encourage joint efforts between the city and schools to build affordable housing for teachers and other workers c Increase joint job training programs Detail of Laurel Arch above and ground breaking for the Lincoln Courts Senior Housing Apartments right.	2003-2005 Accomplishments a Launched final implementation of the Laurel Streetscape & funded new elements; hosted the first Laurel Festival a Helped establish the Laurel Business Improvement District a Worked on the first phase of the Dimond Streetscape Planning a Initiated retail survey for the Dimond Retail area and support for new streetscape grants aSponsored Community Conference on the Future of MacArthur Blvd and "Smart Growth": mixed development of new housing, retail, & transportation for Oakland's future attended by 250 residents a Regularly attend all merchant association meetings a Worked with dozens of Dimond & Laurel merchants on new facades & relocations a Supported efforts and obtained funding to build senior housing at the former Hillcrest Motel & Altenheim, and affordable owner occupied townhouse homes on Calaveras a Helped retain $600,000/ year city funds for school-to-career high school internships a Coordinated efforts to restore AC Transit bus cuts a Sponsored the resolution to exempt small businesses of less than $2500 from city taxes starting 2006 a Sponsored funds for Oakland garment factory ergonomic chair project	Our Goals for 2006-2007 8As Chair of the Finance Committee help develop a fair balanced budget that puts money into basic services, protects the special qualities of our diverse communities and beautiful environment, reduces waste, and lowers our long term debt 8Work on the land use study for Oakland preserving the balance between housing & industrial use 8Support comprehensive planning for city neighborhoods and downtown, including updating building and zoning codes 8Support balanced development of housing and improved retail city wide 8Pursue Citywide WiFi 8Follow up "Envisioning MacArthur" with 3 small working groups 8Work with the New Laurel Business Improvement District, starting work on a Business Improvement District for the Dimond 8Continue to recruit new businesses to the Laurel, Dimond, Melrose, and High Street business areas, assist businesses to improve facades and lighting 8Continue to work for affordable housing city wide; develop and pass an inclusionary housing policy 8Promote new senior housing at Lincoln Courts (former Hillcrest Motel), Calaveras, and the Altenheim 8Seek more opportunities for job training for schools and youth 8Continue to seek improved AC transit routes from neighborhoods to downtown Oakland 8Support revisions to the local business tax Looking at the Laurel Arch Design at the Laurel Streetscape Ground Breaking >Return to Top

Financial Oversight & Full Time Leadership
2002 Campaign Positions c Full-time Council Member c Council staff will be hired to help neighborhoods organize themselves and to provide responsive constituent service c Maintain monthly office hours and forums for information and feedback c Continue monthly newsletters and e-mail alerts	2003-2005 Accomplishments aJean works full-time and exclusively as a Council Member. She represents the City on the Chabot Science Center Board, Association of Bay Area Governments, League of California Cities, Alameda County Waste Management Authority & Safe Passages aIncreased District 4 staff , outreach, and bilingual access a Mailed Districtwide Budget & Casino Surveys a As the new Budget Chair balanced the $30M deficit aProvided student internships to develop a new general of leaders a Honored over 50 Local Heroes for volunteer efforts on behalf of the community aHeld community office hours twice a week in the Laurel, weekly in the Dimond, monthly in Montclair aRegularly hosted Neighborhood Crime Prevention Councils, Community Development Board meetings, block groups, and AC Transit meetings aProduced over 150 weekly email newsletters going to over 1500 subscribers and several neighborhood listservs weekly aProduced and hand delivered over 80 special leaflets for neighborhood issues a Developed a regularly updated. comprehensive website: *www.jeanquan.org*	Our Goals for 2006-2007 8Encourage democratic participation and input from the many diverse communities that we serve 8Develop vision and leadership on the key issues for our city and neighborhoods 8Build on the teamwork and knowledge of our Council Office Team to better serve our city, support community-neighbor networks, and encourage grassroots organizing 8Work on adopting new performance standards for City Departments 8Lead the Midterm Budget Process; develop stable city funding for our basic infrastructure 8Establish a technology audit advisory group for the city 8Expand city’s translation/bilingual access 8Raise funds for and mail out a District wide survey on the City budget and other issues 8Continue to grow the District 4 email newsletter list for improved community outreach, double subscriptions to 3000 households 8Update our web technology 8Recruit volunteers and interns for special projects to expand community education and organization 8Continue to host and support Neighborhood Crime Prevention Councils, Community Development Board meetings, block groups and AC Transit meetings 8Help build Advisory Councils for each Library and Recreation Center 8Enhance and improve our website *www.jeanquan.org* Add more surveys and interactive features >Return to Top