Make a Difference - Participate in Your CommunityWelcome to another Bryte & Broderick Community Action Group (B&BCAG) update. We encourage you to attend the West Sacramento City Council meeting on March 11 at 7 pm at City Hall. The Council will discuss and make a decision about the mitigation funds which are coming from the Developers as compensation for loss of the golf course, formerly located at the property now known as The Rivers. The Developers agreed to pay the City 3 million dollars. The Council has agreed that the money would be used for improvements and/or amenities in the Bryte/Broderick area. The Bryte and Broderick Strategy has been identified as a top priority on the City's 2008-2023 Strategic Plan Policy Agenda Project updates - proposed at 1/31/09 Community Forum
Community Gardens Riverbank School Beautification 2/28/09 - We have met with the youth coalition at Riverbank School on Friday. Suggested planting in ideas and solutions for beautification areas. Where B&BCAG will be mostly involved is providing compost and seeds for students to plant sunflower seed in ½ pint milk cartons and then we will grow the sunflowers to plant-ready size and give them back to the participating students. West Sacramento Youth Coalition Staff will oversee the planting and care of the sunflower garden at Riverbank School. The garden should be in full bloom by May!
"Grow Your Own Food Garden" classes
Immediate Issues- Quick Fixes Riverbank Cleanup 2/26/09 - Our project is still in the research phase. There are various government agencies and private organizations to notify in order to get our project accomplished. These meetings are still going on. Then we need donations. After finding out more details, we will proceed with asking for donations and select some dates for the activity.
Assist Seniors with Yards
Senior Issues Deadbolt locks on doors of senior center apartments 2/19/09 - After conferring with Yolo County Housing Authority and West Sacramento Senior Center staff, it was determined that all of the senior apartments were equipped with deadbolts. To address the problem raised, a senior resident working with B&BCAG agreed to informally scan the apartment doors to see if there were missing or broken deadbolts. If that appeared to be an issue, the resident will advise the apartment dweller to bring it to the attention of the manager.
Weekly Rec Center day for seniors - with shuttle service
"Seniors Reading to Kids" program
List of senior services in West Sacramento
Youth Issues Water Park for Bryte 3/3/09 - Discussions have begun on: 5 year planning process; City and community support; Funding partners
Streets and Neighborhoods Bryte Post Office Community wants to preserve the Bryte Post Office. Awaiting reply from letter sent to US Postal Service Consumer Advocate. Go to our website www.BryteandBroderick.org to see more information about these activities and others on our calendar, to learn about B&BCAG, or to get involved in B&BCAG. If you have events that may be of interest to the Bryte and Broderick community, please let us know. .. and check out the photos on our website!
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