Author: HPNA

By Hilary Moise

At the HPNA General Meeting on December 16, the members will be holding elections to select 5 people to serve on the HPNA Board of Directors. Three incumbents will be seeking re-election to an additional two year term, but anyone is welcome to become a candidate for the 5 open Director positions. While we are sad to lose the wonderful neighbors who have decided not to serve for another term on the Board, we are excited to welcome new people who will bring their own ideas and energy to the HPNA Board. Read on to find out everything you need to know about the HPNA Board of Directors and how to become a part of it.

HPNA Board of Directors Election:
At December 16 General Meeting
Four-five open seats
Each Director will serve a two-year term
Any active HPNA member is eligible to serve on the Board

Why You Should Consider Joining the HPNA Board:
The HPNA Board is devoted to improving the quality of life and community connectedness of Hollywood Park. Board members have the opportunity to work on projects that make Hollywood Park better, from social events to neighborhood clean-ups to communicating with city and county officials on issues that affect our neighborhood. While it is a volunteer position, HPNA Board members can choose their level of involvement on different projects, or take the initiative to start something new that he or she is passionate about. Lastly, the HPNA Board is a collaborative team that also draws on countless other neighborhood volunteers who help each other out. If you like problem-solving, have ideas on how to improve the neighborhood, or just want to donate some time and energy to the community we all benefit from, please consider becoming a neighborhood leader by joining the HPNA Board.

The core duties of each member of the HPNA Board are: attend board meetings once a month and quarterly membership meetings and help plan/host neighborhood events throughout the year as needed. If you have any questions about the HPNA Board, feel free to contact any current Board member or email the HPNA at hpna95822@gmail.com. The current Board members are: Karla Fung, Ed Rogala, John Maradik-Symkowick, Chantel Elder, Eric Negendank, Ross Levin, Greg Brown, Victor Vasquez, and Hilary Moise.

How to Run for A Position on the HPNA Board:

• Email the HPNA at hpna95822@gmail.com to submit an optional brief candidate’s statement (no more than 100 words) that will be published in the HPNA Newsletter.
• Candidate’s statements must be received by November 18th in order to be published in the Winter Newsletter.
• Candidates who contact HPNA at hpna95822@gmail.com by December 14, will be included on the ballot for the election.
• Candidates may also nominate themselves at the December 16 General Meeting, and will be included as a write-in candidate.

Below is a message from the office of Jay Schenirer in regards to the temporary Fire Station 12 closure on 24th

Hi all:

We’ve received several emails and calls regarding the Station 12 closure.

Here’s the latest from the Fire Department:

While is might feel more like May with these 80 degree temperatures, it is in fact Fall. We might not be ready for scarves and riding boots just yet but the leaves are in fact turning and that means it’s time to gear up for Fall yardwork. Below is some information pulled from the City of Sacramento’s website on this years Updated Leaf Season Schedule, along with some guidlines to ensure you are properly disposing of the right yard clippings in the right place.

MODIFIED LEAF SEASON FOR 2015

The impact of the prolonged drought on Sacramento trees could mean an earlier than normal leaf drop. The City plans to modify its leaf season pickup schedule for 2015. Residential customers can legally place yard waste piles in the street for collection:

First Day Out:  October 19, 2015

Last Day Out:  January 31, 2016

Weekly residential yard waste container collection will continue year-round on a customer’s usual collection day. Leaf pile pickup typically occurs approximately every two weeks and will usually not occur on your regular collection day.

CLAW SCHEDULE:

All streets will have at least one collection between October 19 and October 30, 2015. A search feature will be added to this page by October 30th and residents will be able to get estimated collection dates by address.

FILL CONTAINERS FIRST

More than 27,000 tons for yard waste is collected during leaf season and over half, 14,000 tons is picked up during weekly container service. Filling containers first helps us remove material faster.

LEAF PILE GUIDELINES

• Piles should be no more than two cubic yards in size (4’X4’X9′ pile).
• Place the pile six feet from any obstruction (cars, boats, basketball hoops etc.)
• Make sure there is space between the curb and pile to allow water to flow to storm drains. Do not place piles in bike lanes.
• Piles should not be in plastic bags.
• Acceptable Yard Waste Materials
  • Leaves
  • Grass trimmings
  • Tree and shrub prunings
  • Christmas Trees
  • Sod (with dirt removed)
• Unacceptable Yard Waste Materials
  • Trash and debris
  • Pet feces
  • Excessive amount of dirt
  • Lumber and concrete

Information Sourced from Recycling & Solid Waste | City of Sacramento

In 2014 the Hollywood Park Neighborhood Association decided to survey residents of the neighborhood to get a snap shot of who makes up HP and how they feel about the place they call home.

Click HERE to view the results!