From: Baca, Vanessa <vanessabaca@cabq.gov>
Date: Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 9:59 AM
Subject: Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) Weekly E-News - Monday, March 4, 2019
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ONC Welcomes New Manager
The Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) welcomes its new manager, Angelo Metzgar! Angelo may be known to neighborhood folks from this time with the Safe City Strike Force in the Planning Department, and more recently with Family and Community Services. You can contact Angelo at: ametzgar@cabq.gov
Council Adds Appeals Resources to Website
In order to help the public track the dates associated with appeals of land use decision that they may be interested in, the City Council has added a page to its website. Parties that are part of an appeal will still be noticed formally through the Planning Department. The page lists the title of each appeal and the associated dates. The page can be accessed at:
Downtown Neighborhoods Association Hosting Spring Tree Planting Event
The Downtown Neighborhoods Association cordially invites you to their Spring Tree Planting Event, this Saturday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., 813 Fruit St. NW. Held in conjunction with Tree New Mexico, this event is DNA’s first NeighborWoods event. Volunteers are needed for planting, and all attendees are asked to wear closed-toed shoes, and bring gloves, sunscreen and a shovel! Water and snacks will be provided! For more information, e-mail: shorst@treenm.com or call (505) 265-4554
Neighborhood Leader Reminder Tips
We’ve received several requests from neighborhood leaders citywide to remind association board and general members about the requirements of a neighborhood leader. Being on a recognized neighborhood association board can be very fulfilling, and can also be challenging in keeping with the duties and requirements that the Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance (NARO) specifies. Below is a list of expectations for recognized neighborhood associations:
A. Recognized neighborhood associations shall:
1. By interaction with their members, residents, and the city, strive to uphold good planning, protect the environment, and promote the community
welfare. Communication should be fostered between the recognized neighborhood association and city government on plans, proposals, and activities affecting their area.
2. Attempt to inform members and other eligible participants in their neighborhood of issues for discussion.
3. Establish an orderly and democratic means for making representative decisions.
4. Establish and follow a clear method for reporting to the city actions which accurately reflect the neighborhood's position. When a neighborhood association presents its official position on an issue to the city, it shall be prepared to identify whether the decision was reached by the board, a poll of the general membership, or by a vote at a general membership meeting, and the vote for and against the position.
5. Comply with its bylaw provisions.
6. Notify the City Office of Neighborhood Coordination and the district City Councilor(s) of general membership meetings at least two weeks in advance, when possible.
7. Notify the City Office of Neighborhood Coordination of two persons' addresses where it wishes notice to be sent; such designation shall be changed by the neighborhood association when appropriate.
B. Registered neighborhood or homeowner associations shall:
1. Notify the City Office of Neighborhood Coordination of two addresses where it wishes any notices to be sent; such designation may be changed when appropriate.
2. Provide the City Office of Neighborhood Coordination with a definition of the physical boundaries of the registered neighborhood or homeowners association, which definition shall be consistent with the subarea owned or occupied by the organization.
The NARO, in its entirety, can be found at: http://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/New%20Mexico/albuqwin/chapter14zoningplanningandbuilding/article8commissionscouncilsagenciesandot?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:albuquerque_nm_mc$anc=JD_Chapter14Article8Part2
Women in Law Enforcement Job Recruitment Event Open to Public
Several law enforcement agencies from across the state are hosting a Women In Law Enforcement Recruiting Event on Monday, March 11 at the Sid Cutter Pilots Pavilion, Balloon Fiesta Park. Representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Albuquerque Police Department, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, the New Mexico State Police, and others, will be on hand to answer questions about working for these agencies. If you or someone you know is interested or wants to learn more, visit: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/albuquerque/news/press-releases/fbi-media-alert-federal-state-local-law-enforcement-in-new-mexico-team-up-to-recruit-women
Monthly Job Fair Invites Public to Attend and Meet Potential Employers
Do you know someone who is looking for a job? The New Mexico Workforce Connection hosts a monthly Job Fair, and this month it’s happening on Wednesday, March 6 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Attendees can meet numerous potential employers, get help with applications and resumes, and most importantly, learn how to dress for success. To learn more about this monthly job recruitment event, visit: www.jobs.state.nm.us
Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town
· Southwest Alliance of Neighbors, Tuesday, March 5 at 6:00 p.m., Ted Gallegos Alamosa Community Center. E-mail: jgallegoswccdg@gmail.com for more information.
· Holiday Park, Tuesday, March 5 at 6:00 p.m., Holiday Park Community Center. E-mail: holidayparkneighborhood@gmail.com for more information.
· Paradise Hills Civic Association, Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m., Paradise Hills Community Center. E-mail: phcassoc@gmail.com for more information.
· West Old Town, Wednesday, March 6 at 6:00 p.m., Los Duranes Community Center. E-mail: krobtsn@gmail.com for more information.
· Victory Hills, Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. E-mail: e2brecht@gmail.com for more information.
· District 7 Coalition, Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m., Horn YMCA. E-mail: davidh.d7@comcast.net for more information.
· Downtown Neighborhoods Association Annual Meeting, Wednesday, March 6 at 6:45 p.m., First Spanish Fruit Avenue Baptist Church. E-mail: holly.siebert@gmail.com for more information.
· Westside Coalition, Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m., Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center. E-mail: wescona0@gmail.com for more information.
· Silver Platinum Downtown, Thursday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m., Imperial Building Community Room. E-mail: rc@silverplatinumdowntown.org for more information.
· Raynolds Addition, Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m., Washington Middle School Library. E-mail: silverlopez@aol.com for more information.
Brittanica Library Offers Free Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Atlases and Online Resources
Have you used the Brittanica Library yet? This excellent free online resource offers access to dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases and reference resources for all grade levels and ages, with dedicated sites for youth, children and older adults. To access this comprehensive database using your library card, visit: www.abqlibrary.org
Veteran’s Property Tax Exemption Workshop Offers Resources to Military Vets
Do you know a military veteran in need of assistance? This workshop is for them! Come on over to Cottonwood Mall on Saturday, March 9 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and talk to the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services about veteran property tax exemptions, disabled veteran property tax waivers, and much, much more. Don’t forget to bring your DD-214! For more information, contact Joseph Dorn at (505) 383-2414 or e-mail: josephm.dorm@state.nm.us
Youth Job Fair Encourages Work with BernCo Parks and Recreation
The Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a youth job fair, on Saturday, March 9, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at Mountain View Community Center, 201 Prosperity SE. Potential employers include: Valle del Oro National Wildlife Refuge Youth Conservation Corps, Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, and Bernalillo County. To learn more, contact Andre Dickson at: (505) 314-0458 or e-mail: adickson@bernco.gov
Vanessa Baca
Neighborhood Communication Liaison, Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC)
City Council Department
(505) 768-3331 Office
Website: www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods