Hi Sudoers:
In addition to Sudo Room tonight we’ve got the Oakland Temescal Branch
Library tomorrow, (just a few blocks away from Omni Commons):
- Weds Sep 10, 5:30–7:00pm: Oakland Temescal Branch Library Repair
Advice Session
https://oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/67e5bdb9f97aac3d000a7336
These events are important public-facing outreach programming to raise
the prominence of Sudo Room / Omni Commons and recruit new members as we
work alongside neighbors to fix their stuff.
Sign up at http://bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup so I know you’re coming;
and if you know anyone else who would make a good Coach: bring ‘em along!
Hope to see you tonight (and tomorrow eve), -Peter
Peter Mui @ Fixit Clinic
www.fixitclinic.org – Neighbors helping neighbors in always there
self-care collaborative repair
+1 408 647 5790
fixitclinic(a)gmail.com
Hi Sudoers:
In addition to the weekly Tuesday night events at Sudo Room we’ve got a
flurry of other September in-person Fixit Clinics around the SF Bay
Area: can you coach at any of them? Sign up at
http://bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup
These events are important outreach programming for raising broader
awareness of Sudo Room / Omni Commons and recruiting new members as we
work alongside neighbors to fix their stuff.
- Weds Sep 10, 5:30 – 7:00pm: Oakland Temescal Branch Library Repair
Advice Session
(monthly 2nd Wednesday)
https://oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/67e5bdb9f97aac3d000a7336
- Thurs Sep 11⋅5:30 – 7:30pm: South San Francisco Library Repair Advice
Session
(monthly 2nd Thursday)
https://www.ssf.net/Events/Fixit-Clinic-Repair-Session-July-2025
- Weds, Sep 17⋅5:30 – 7:00 pm Northeastern U Oakland Campus (Mills College)
(monthly 3rd Wednesday)
https://www.linkedin.com/events/7368522449207894016/
NEW MONTHLY: This campus has a beautiful Makerspace complex and the
adjacent Mills College Art Museum is open until 8PM Wednesdays so feel
free to arrive early and walk the campus or visit the museum. (We might
also look to expand Sudo Room’s Chromebook Conversion practice here.)
- Thurs Sep 18⋅5:30 – 7:00pm Belvedere-Tiburon Library
(monthly 3rd Thursday) hosted by fellow sudoer Ivan Silva
https://www.beltiblibrary.org/event?id=12874853
- Fri Sep 19⋅6:30 – 9:30pm Build Night at Circuit Launch Oakland
(monthly 3rd Friday)
https://www.meetup.com/Circuit-Launch/events/
- Sun, Sep 21⋅11:00am – 2:00pm Maker Nexus in Sunnyvale
https://www.linkedin.com/events/fixitclinic1575-mdlxxv-usa-ca-s736817103233…
A special Sunday joint event with Repair Café Silicon Valley and Fixit
Clinic at SJSU
- Fri, Sep 26⋅2:00 – 4:00pm Burlingame Library Repair Advice Session
https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/15287800
As items are registered they appear on this Google Sheet but we
typically get lots of walk-ins too: https://bit.ly/itemcheckins As
always: you’re most welcome to bring your own things to work on.
Sign up at http://bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup; and if you know anyone
else who would make a good Coach: bring ‘em along!
Sincerely, -Peter
Peter Mui @ Fixit Clinic
www.fixitclinic.org – Neighbors helping neighbors in always there
self-care collaborative repair
+1 408 647 5790
fixitclinic(a)gmail.com
P.S. Use Discord? Follow the instructions in this Google Doc to join
Discord: Global Fixers:
https://bit.ly/joinglobalfixers -p
https://luma.com/51ftyjhc
It’s tomorrow night you can come by and bring projectors monitors lamps. Anything to deal with AV and lighting. Looks like it’s gonna be very fun.
Sent from my iPhone
Good Morning Omni Commons Building Users!
See urgent updates and the August newsletter below:
*Access Control Alert*:
The day has come for the front door access control change.
The old access control system: card reader, webpage log in, doorbell, and
screening camera have been removed as of Wednesday at 2 pm.
*Today! Thursday, August 21st *beginning at 8:30 am a technician will be on
site installing the Brivo access control system. All organizations should
have sent me their organizational copy of their directory sheets (3 tabs)
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OcAzBWeWUbM71u3MBmaYfHmTRmDUpEZfFtC…>
if you wanted to be included in the initial upload.
If you receive a Brivo email that means you were designated as a front door
access control user and will be prompted to download the free Brivo phone
app for automatic door access. If you think that you should have been
granted access control but are not seeing an invitation from Brivo by the
end of the day tomorrow, please notify me and your organization's point of
contact as soon as possible.
I will be available in person today (August 21st, Monday, August 25th and
Tuesday, August 26th afternoon (3-6 pm) if individuals would like help
installing or using the app. Although there are only a handful of
front door access holders per organization, I would still like to make as
many Brivo profiles for your members as possible. That way if future front
door access control is needed on a temporary or ongoing basis it can easily
be adjusted because folks will already be in Brivo.
If you believe you should have been given front door access you can reach
out to me via email, but please include your organization's point of
contact so that we can determine next steps.
*Doorbell Change*: CALLI is installing a new battery operated TAPO camera
doorbell by the end of the day *Thursday, August 21st *which will enable me
and future designated individuals to verify who is at the door before
enabling remote access inside the building.
*Directory*: Please continue to add information to the additional two tabs
in the directory link above to provide CALLI with the information necessary
to track groups points of contact, program activity/hours of operation, as
well as general membership. This information is not only vital for the
access control but is supporting the development of a *building-wide Google
calendar*, building rules enforcement, and other compliance requests.
*ADA Controller*: The same company that is installing the access control is
working on installing an ADA installer on the front door. The layout of the
space will be changing to ensure we can prioritize accessibility into the
building. Stay tuned for the upgrade! CALLI has also been talking with Jake
from Sudoroom about installing a homegrown alternative for the side door
with the orange handle. The timeline for this may take 2-3 additional
weeks. If you are requiring ADA compliant access to the building please
notify me as soon as possible. You do not need to be one of the designated
front door access users for your organization to be given this allowance.
*Siding Project*: After many months, a false start, and a permit transfer
later we are finally scheduled for *Monday, August 25th* to start on the
South wall siding replacement project. The hospital administrative building
is really pressuring us to speed the project up to limit the inconvenience
on their parking space so please note there may be impacts with noise, and
additional people moving through common areas of the building for
approximately two weeks. They will be trying to work through Labor Day
weekend to finish around September 5th.
*Interior Door*: We have nearly received all the necessary approvals from
the City of Oakland to move forward with the interior door project we have
been discussing for months. Prior to starting the project we will have to
make some improvements to the floor. In the coming weeks we will remove the
black epoxy on the cement edges of the entrance hall and level the floor
with a concrete grinding machine. Please expect to see work notice on lime
green paper at least 24 hours ahead of these major projects. For messy
projects such as concrete grinding we may be using thin plastic sheeting to
section off areas of the building or temporarily turning off access control
from the front door to deter people from passing through and tracking dust.
If you see these repair obstructions or signage please honor it, and
encourage others to do the same.
*Books Moved*: Preparation for improvements to the epoxy floor is why
bookshelves have been removed from the entrance hall. We will continue to
move items out of the area in preparation for the project and phase stored
books back into the area at a reasonable pace to integrate better with Free
Store.
*PG&E Gas Meter Upgrade*: A couple of weeks ago we were engaged by PG&E
regarding their ongoing work along Shattuck. They notified us that in the
next couple of weeks they would be required to transition our current
underground gas meter to one that is affixed to the wall (similar to how
most residential properties have their meter.) The meter will be located
close to the CALLI office door/mail slot where the Town Fridge used to be.
PG&E is working within their departments to get exemptions to modify their
design, since the current outlet poses a clearance issue. We may have to
consider relocating the outlet close to the ground but are waiting to hear
back from PG&E. No date has been scheduled for the work, and we will be
monitoring the situation for any updates.
*Display Case*: Our first step to improving visibility of information and
creating a signage process will go into effect next week. CALLI has
purchased 2 display cases to add flyers of events, outreach material, and
building information. The first 3 ft x 2ft case will be inside near the
entrance. I want to encourage folks to reach out if they want to have
materials added. We will also be installing one to the right of the side
entrance so that it is more visible as a primary entrance. I would like to
limit taped signs on doors to only notices moving forward.
*Welfare Tax Exemption Requests*: CALLI has been scrambling to collect a
large amount of detailed information (photos, past event flyers, etc) from
each group to highlight "charitable uses" in the building for our tax
exemption requests for 2024 & 2025. Our application was deemed incomplete
and we have until September 1st to make our claim as first time filers for
this exemption. Please be on the lookout for urgent and time sensitive
communication from us to get this application through to the finish line. I
appreciate everyone who has been responsive and supportive up to this
point. As a reminder this will include minor amendments to the leases to
make sure that they are more in line with what the County Assessor needs to
see.
*On the Horizon:*
*CALLI-versery*: We are approaching 1 year of CALLI Ownership & EBPREC
Stewardship! Woo-hoo hopefully yall are not too tired of me yet ;)
*Fall Gathering*: We are long overdue for another get-together. If anyone
is interested in helping plan another building-wide get-together let me
know!
*Slack Channel*: I have gotten a lot of feedback about my building wide
communication and it's evident that I need an additional method for sharing
real time updates and information. I would like to implement and manage a
Slack channel for the building. I will continue to post in other venues,
but I would like to invite all the contacts from the membership directory
to join Slack in addition to future users. It will be optional, but I think
it would be a beneficial addition to notices (required) and my less regular
newsletters.
Lastly, I will be OOO (Out Of Omni) from August 27th-September 1st going to
ZIon National Park. If you need to get a hold of me, let's try to chat
before I leave for my roadtrip or you can reach me via email or the
existing methods (Slack channels, signal, etc).
Thanks for reading!!
--
*Valerie Jameson* (she/ella)
Stewardship (Property) Manager - 4799 Shattuck Avenue
*Collective Action & Land Liberation Institute (CALLI) *
CALLI Website <https://www.thecalli.org/>
East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative
Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ebprec> | X <https://www.x.com/ebprec> |
Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/eb.prec> | YouTube
<https://www.youtube.com/ebprec> | LinkedIn
<https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebprec>
is anyone available to run a network cable from the server rack to the
food-not-bombs room? it's a straight shot and i think there's already a
cable that's halfway run, with the rest of it bundled up and tucked in next
to the stairs leading to the sudomesh cage.
We need to improve the access system to the side door (which we're mostly
supposed to use from now on instead of the "front door" now that the
original access control system has been removed.
-jake
We have a new Discord server, get it while it's HOT and anyone can join.
It's gonna work for the next 7 Days. (I'll add another link after I have
hardened the system against bots)
https://discord.gg/jz3aWabB
I've added a Forum section, that could be a good place to recommend the
features and updates that should be made. There is much to do but I think
it's gonna be great! We need a space that is welcoming to a wider audience,
younger people, and people who are new to technology, I don't think the
listserve or more obscure FOSS software are going to provide that currently.
Let me know if you wanna be an Admn and help modify the channels etc. I've
created a few channels, let me know what could be useful for you.
I'll see you there!
William
Hi Sudoers:
Every 2nd Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7 we hold Fixit Clinic Repair
Advice Sessions at the Oakland Tool Lending Library / Temescal Branch at
52nd and Telegraph (just a few blocks away from Omni Commons):
https://oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/67e5bdb9f97aac3d000a7335
These Temescal Library Fixit Clinics are an important Sudo Room outreach
activity for raising community awareness of Sudo Room / Omni Commons and
recruiting new members as we work alongside neighbors to fix their
stuff. Even if you can’t make it right at the start you’re welcome to
drop in anytime and hang out with us. And you’re most welcome to bring
your own things to work on too.
Here are the items pre-registered as of today, we typically get mostly
walk-ins though: http://bit.ly/itemcheckins
Please sign up at https://bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup so I know you’re
coming.
Hope to see you there, -Peter
Hi Sudoers:
We'll be moving the network router and switch hardware currently mounted
on the beam on the second floor about 4 feet over to a new shelf against
the wall, starting at 7PM. Everyone's welcome to show up and lend a
hand: hopefully it's not a big deal.
See you later, -Peter
-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: Re: [sudo-discuss] Re: Looking for a network rack for Omni -
second floor
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:56:03 -0700
From: Valerie Jameson
The shelf is ready for relocating the switches. See you all at 7 pm
today! :)
IMG_3378.jpeg
It seems like this mailing list has limited reach because of various aspects
of email, and it seems like despite its imperfections and centralized server,
discord is a good choice for us to expand into.
Who among us is willing to create a sudoroom discord?
-jake
Hi I created a test SudoRoom server. It's not to replace turtles but to
enhance it!
Best,
Romy
=============================
Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
Hello Sudoroom members
CALLI would like to procure an open network rack for the second floor of
the building in the next week to install and move the switches from the
current location. If you know anyone that is selling a used 6U open rack
cheaper then the one below please let me know ASAP. The rack needs to
support the existing 24 & 8 port switches as well as an additional 5 port
switch that will be installed when the access control is upgraded. Shelves
would be a huge plus. Open to suggestions but the goal is to get this
solidified and ordered by Thursday so that I can arrive in time for install
next week.
Standard price for 6U mounting rack:
https://www.amazon.com/JINGCHENGMEI-Networking-Equipments-Adjustable-6UVent…
Take care,
--
*Valerie Jameson* (she/ella)
Stewardship (Property) Manager - 4799 Shattuck Avenue
*Collective Action & Land Liberation Institute (CALLI) *
CALLI Website <https://www.thecalli.org/>
East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative
Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ebprec> | X <https://www.x.com/ebprec> |
Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/eb.prec> | YouTube
<https://www.youtube.com/ebprec> | LinkedIn
<https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebprec>
Hi folks,
I'm a volunteer with Food Not Bombs, and with the recent changes to the
front door system at Omni, I realized I should probably get access to the
side door! Can you please help set me up so I can get into the building on
Tuesdays? Thanks!
Felicia
Hi sudoers!
I'm doing a workshop for how to design parts using onshape. I'll cover
designing things to be laser cut and bent, 3d printed, and machined. The
goal is to teach cad skills by designing and making real parts.
Here is a google form to assess interest :3
click me!
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFWgHRlX-PtSOFfjoz_XwbYBrNZcB12eu…>
see y'all soon!
- A.very
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:07:07 -0400
From: Lydon Thorpe <lydon at nycmesh.net>
To: info(a)sudoroom.org
Subject: [sudo-info] Sudo Mesh visit
Hello Sudo Room folks!
My name is Lydon and I am a volunteer with NYC Mesh over here in New York.
I'm reaching out as I'll be visiting SF next week from 7/16 to 7/23. I'm
mainly there to attend Open Sauce, however I'd love to visit and connect
with some of the hacker spaces and other cool things happening in the city
as well.
Us here at NYC Mesh have been connecting with a number of different groups
around the country, so we can share knowledge, skills, equipment etc. We
collaborate regularly with Seattle Community Network up in Seattle, as
they've been giving us some valuable knowledge and experience with LTE
networking. We've been sending extra networking equipment we have up to
them for them to use as well.
We've also got a few folks who have stopped by from Philly Community
Wireless as well!
I'd love to swing by and visit your space, and wanted to see if any of the
Sudo Mesh / People's Open Network project folks will be around to chat with
as well and see what you all are up to!
I was planning to visit on the 22nd for your Hardware Hacking Night, but
would be happy to coordinate to visit another time if that's better.
Thanks and I look forward to visiting and connecting with some of your
folks!
--
*Lydon Thorpe*
NYC Mesh Volunteer / Purchasing
Website: nycmesh.net
Slack: slack.nycmesh.net
…because I was curious, and this is what I found:
What is the meaning of Git?
When Linus Torvalds made his initial commit of Git's code on April 7th 2005, he supplied the commit message <https://initialcommit.com/blog/git-commit-messages-best-practices>:
Initial revision of "git", the information manager from hell
In this commit, he included a file called README. The first paragraph in this file reads:
GIT - the stupid content tracker
"git" can mean anything, depending on your mood.
- random three-letter combination that is pronounceable, and not
actually used by any common UNIX command. The fact that it is a
mispronunciation of "get" may or may not be relevant.
- stupid. contemptible and despicable. simple. Take your pick from the
dictionary of slang.
- "global information tracker": you're in a good mood, and it actually
works for you. Angels sing, and a light suddenly fills the room.
- "goddamn idiotic truckload of sh*t": when it breaks
This is a stupid (but extremely fast) directory content manager. It
doesn't do a whole lot, but what it _does_ do is track directory
contents efficiently.
July 19th, 2025
Good afternoon building community,
For those of you who noticed my absence this past week I have been due to a
positive covid test result. I anticipate being fully recuperated with a
presence back in the building by Wednesday. I am also long overdue in
sending out a building newsletter. Please review the following information
for updates, next steps, what's to come, and key recaps and reminders.
Updates
1.
Access Control Change: After six months of review and deliberation CALLI
has decided to move forward with changing the access control for the front
entrance of the building. We will be working with Safe & Sound Security to
install the Brivo access control system on the front door. The installation
is currently scheduled for the morning of Thursday, August 21st which
gives us ample time to prepare for the change. We will be focusing on
rolling out mobile pass credentials. (Check out the first minute and 25
seconds of this Brivo Mobile Pass
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9enfG5Przc> video for a sneak peak)
2.
Reasoning: For those with the longest tenure in the building, we
recognize that this will be a significant transition. We have chosen to
keep the side door entrance on the existing system that legacy groups
currently control and administrator. Our decision was motivated by
identifying a cloud-based solution that CALLI could consistently administer
that would meet our current and future needs in the building. We chose
Brivo for it's ease of administration, remote capabilities, and
scalability. For the foreseeable future I will be the primary CALLI
administrator for the access control system. Any and all inquiries can be
directed to me on behalf of CALLI & EBPREC.
3.
Logistics: We are starting out with a set number of 100 mobile pass
credentials and want to encourage each lessee to limit their request for
front door credentials to 10 people.
4.
There will also be a limited number of proximity cards available to
check out if there are credential holders that are not able to utilize
Brivo mobile pass on their phone. These proximity cards will require a $5
security deposit with CALLI and should only be requested as a last resort.
We want to move away from card access control because it adds additional
challenges to access management but recognize the need to have an
alternative option available.
5.
People Management: While the list of people with front door access
control will be slimmer, the Brivo system also enables us to capture a
broader range of building stakeholders, including individuals who get
banned from the building through Brivo user profiles. Profiles will also
make it easy to verify individuals that are members of organizations that
require entry into the building. I will be paying more attention to front
door notifications on the app then I do when the doorbell rings, and have
the capacity to provide remote door access. The remaining set of access
control credentials that are not claimed by lessees can be added to people
on an ad hoc basis if and when they are hosting an event or are doing an
activity that requires direct access to the building for a limited period
of time.
6.
Directory + Membership List: To help prepare for the transition I would
like each of the six groups in the building connected to a lease (CCL,
EBFNB, Free Store, Sudomesh, Sudoroom, Wood Street Commons) to create a
duplicate of the following Google sheets: Directory + membership list
template
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OcAzBWeWUbM71u3MBmaYfHmTRmDUpEZfFtC…>
and ensure that you populate the three tabs. Please plan to resend me
the information by August 8th so that I can start processing and
uploading the information. This will ensure that we have the most updated
contact information and have a seamless access control transition. The
following are some details about the three sheets.
7.
Org contact list: This is an opportunity to update the points of contact
for key leadership roles. If these positions haven't changed in the last
year you can also notify me that the information remains the same as our
current records.
8.
Membership List: The second sheet should capture all the active/current
affiliates or members of your group. Moving forward this will help
streamline front door management with individuals that don't have access
control credentials who will be able to be verified through the membership
list which will be uploaded to Brivo.
9.
Special Ask: I highly encourage us to get as many member photographs as
possible. As the primary administrator of Brivo, this will really help
minimize biased descriptions of individuals when recounting building
events, and ensure that CALLI is familiar with all of the members of the
building community. Photos can also be added later on once the profiles are
created, so I can also revisit this with individuals directly after August
8th.
10.
Hours of Operations: The final sheet aims to capture existing programs
and space use of each lessee. Understanding the building's average
programming will help me structure my schedule, and make more informed
decisions that better support peoples needs.
11.
Points of contact for events and specific activity can also be given
scheduled access control capability in addition to the individuals selected
by each group.
12.
Capturing this information will also get us one step closer to having a
public Google Calendar for the building to keep everyone in the loop.
13.
ADA Automatic Door Opener: Dave's Lock Services
<https://daveslockservice.com> will be working under Safe & Sound
Security to install the front door automatic door opener for better
accessibility in the same timeline as the access control project. Under the
membership list above, I would also encourage a note be written next to
individuals that indicate needing ADA accessibility so we can plan
accordingly.
14.
Security Cameras: After a lot of deliberation I put forward my
recommendation of installing six wireless Tapo cameras at the following
location
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JCiMhQfrCGA8C6_Um5JK9ZCzk8mUXcMi/view?usp=…>.
The goals behind the locations are included in the link. Please note that
the three inside locations are in areas that are not currently being leased
and are under CALLI's direct oversight. We have chosen not to install
commercial cameras that integrate with Brivo and instead opted for a more
cost effective alternative with local storage that only the CALLI team has
access to. The cameras will greatly support my role and capacity as
Stewardship Manager and can easily be amended or removed if they don't work
out. My goal is to install the cameras on or after July 23rd. If anyone
has further comments, concerns, or would like to be involved in the
installation. Please reach out to me directly.
15.
Siding Project: Since the last newsletter we decided to switch general
contractors for the building's South wall siding project. The process
required a City of Oakland permit transfer to GVD Renovations and pushed
the project out by at least a month. While our completion date is uncertain
(anticipated in September) we will be getting a thicker siding material
with a Class A Fire/Flame Spread Rating.
16.
Interior Doors: In the past we shared that we would be working on adding
two interior doors to the building. Last month we submitted the plans to
the City of Oakland and they are processing additional materials requested.
We anticipate purchasing the door hardware and materials and self
performing the work with Don Luis. Our goal is to get this done before our
next fire inspection.
17.
Cease & Desist: After more than a year of the ballroom having an
enforceable C&D in place we were finally able to get the City of Oakland to
lift the Cease and Desist on the ballroom. HOWEVER, the special events
department has not cleared us for events of 50+ people without needing to
get a special events permit which is an additional $50-$200 per event.
While events are allowed in the ballroom it is still impractical under
these circumstances to expect community groups to pay those additional
costs for gatherings. We are continuing to escalate this issue to the next
level of City administration in hopes of getting a favorable zoning
determination that will finally put this reoccurring issue with the City to
rest.
Recaps & Reminders
1.
Infractions: I will continue to populate the infractions reference
document
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dXb452FzR1u0mAi7dS-FuQB4OfpwW4WR2UE2b7G…>
with a new tab for every newsletter to show instances where building rule
violations or infractions occur that have an adverse effect on building
operations. For July, I also want to pull out the following:
2.
Dumping Bulk Items & Mess: Furniture and other unwanted items should not
be left in the entrance hall. The building does not currently have a
dedicated cleaning staff or budget for dumping. Time spent on cleaning,
breaking down bulk items, and organizing things in the building takes away
from Don Luis and I's primary roles and responsibilities. If folks are
interested in donating to the Free Store that needs to be given directly to
Free Store volunteers or left on the Free Store donation table with their
permission. If the Free Store is interested in items, those also need to be
able to be stored in the designated Free Store storage area at the end of
each day they are open.
3.
Unauthorized breaker being turned on: For the second time in the last
few months I have experienced an issue with the electrical breaker
connected to the outside outlet being switched back on without any
communication or approval. This is a very serious issue that cannot
continue.
4.
High electrical bill: This past month alone there was a $500 increase in
electrical use for the building despite very few approved event activity.
We cannot afford these volatile spikes in utility costs. Please be mindful
to turn off lights and electrical equipment that is not in use. I also want
to request that the lights in the entrance hall be turned off throughout
the day and remain turned off after the free store is closed or standard
building hours.
5.
Space use: Any type of request for space use big or small, short term or
long term, pro-bono or paid will be reviewed on a case by case basis via
this form: https://forms.gle/x4CRcpoCYNRFcQrs5 until we say otherwise.
6.
Engagement: Since May many have done a great job with keeping walkways
unobstructed and paths of egress clear. There have been a lot of proactive
steps taken by groups in leased spaces. I appreciate seeing the sustained
engagement and positive improvements in different spaces. Cheers to
everyone who has played a proactive and supportive role in the building,
please continue to keep the momentum going.
What's New
1.
Volunteer & Collaboration Opportunities:
2.
I have been really grateful to the members of the Omni Commons who have
helped me on my journey to becoming a building whisperer. There are a ton
of skills and experiences across the six groups in the building, and I am
fortunate that folks have extended a helping hand. If you are interested in
supporting building improvements, safety upgrades, and operating procedures
please email me directly to indicate your interest. Topics that I am
actively soliciting input and support for are:
3.
Design ideas for outdoor beautification and what to plant in place of
the Italian Cypress that were removed alongside the building.
4.
Assistance with increasing internet speed in the CALLI office and
creating an additional password protected internet network to house
access control and security cameras.
5.
Design and/or installation of a wireless fire alarm system.
6.
Interest in helping plan a Fall season follow up to our April 1st
gathering. Something to culminate a year with CALLI?
7.
Strategies and ideas for greening the building and incorporating more indoor
plants.
8.
Property Condition Assessment: While we have been planning, scheduling,
and executing on $500,000 worth of improvements to the building for this
first year, we also want to make sure that we determine a process for
implementing future building improvements. Last month we started working
with Basis - architecture and consulting firm to assess the building and
help us plan for future improvements.
On the Horizon:
1.
Reoccurring Payment Option: We have gotten some requests for monthly
reoccurring bills so that rent and utilities can be scheduled on auto pay.
Due to the fluctuation of the utility bills, we were not able to set this
up. After several months of capturing utility information we are confident
that we can roll out an auto-pay program where we populate an average
utility bill amount based on the organization's average and set up a
tracking system to either reimburse or bill for any amount owed at the end
of the year. We have piloted this with one organization, and want to move
in the direction of doing this with the other groups. If there are concerns
with transitioning to reoccurring payments please let me know by the end
of the month. We hope to initiate this for August billing.
2.
Welfare Tax Exemption Application: We are still in the process of
getting the welfare tax exemption and have received comments and additional
requests on our submitted application that are due in September. One of the
concerns is that CALLI does not have signed leases with all of the groups.
Most were assumed in the purchase with Omni Commons. We are talking to
lawyers to determine the best way to go about this. We are hopeful that an
addendum amending the leases will suffice, but there is a chance we may
need to reach out to get leases resigned to appease the County. The terms
of the lease would be identical, it would just be about having CALLI named
and signing as the Lessor. The target date for any changes would be in
August so that either the amendment or resigned leases can go into effect
for the August billing period.
3.
We are doing our best to minimize the impact on everyone, but please
designate and prepare a signatory for this type of request. I encourage
groups to review Section 14 of your leases that references this kind of
situation.
4.
Upcoming Building Rules Implementation: Since receiving feedback on the
V1 building rules and the release of the last newsletter, I have shifted
away from creating responses to comments toward developing additional
training material on aspects of the building rules. Be on the lookout for
future updates. Specific topics to look out for in notices or communication
are guidance on building signage, tripping hazards mitigation,
encapsulation, appliances, and other safety processes.
5.
Connecting with the 44th St building: Since I came back from the Social
Purpose Summit in LA in May I have been in communication with Alex the
Stewardship Manager of the future Critical Resistance owned building on
44th street (Building People Power (BPP) building. We have been talking
about ways to support each other and how to maintain continuity of services
when they break ground on their project. We will be rescheduling a visit to
each other's space in the upcoming week.
I hope this newsletter provided helpful details. Due to changes in my son's
summer schedule, my time in the building has shifted. For the next few
weeks I will be in the space daily until ~2:30 pm. If we need to schedule a
time to meet outside of 9:30-2:30 pm that can be arranged upon request.
Thank you and take care,
*Attached is a pdf of the text written above for ease of distribution.
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Stewardship (Property) Manager - 4799 Shattuck Avenue
*Collective Action & Land Liberation Institute (CALLI) *
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Thank you for flagging this meeting tonight!
Sadly, I cannot be there in person. For folks joining, I'd like to echo the
importance of this meeting, and especially discussing a leadership
structure. The Apartheid Free Pledge has been on the agenda for a while now
and discussions have bubbled up here and there, but perhaps it is now time
to vote --- though without a leadership structure in place, perhaps that
would be putting the cart before the horse?
With love,
Lo
--
*Lo *
*(Laura Wesely)*
*Pronouns: She/They <https://www.mypronouns.org/>*
*There is no neutral body from which our bodies deviate. Society has
written deep into each strand of tissue of every living person on earth.
What it writes into the heart muscles of five star generals is distinct
from what it writes in the pancreatic tissue and intestinal tracts of Black
single mothers in Detroit, of Mexicana migrants in Fresno, but no body
stands outside the consequences of injustice and inequality*
*― *Aurora Levins Morales
Hi Sudoers:
CC and I will be at Circuit Launch tomorrow evening for the monthly 3rd
Friday Open House: come hang out with us!
https://www.meetup.com/circuit-launch/events/
If you’ve never been to Circuit Launch it’s an interesting place to
visit, I’ll give you a tour: https://circuitlaunch.com/
Here’s other East Bay Fixit Clinic programming, you’re most welcome at
any or all of these too:
-THIS SUNDAY: Computer repair workshop Sunday July 17 1:30PM at Fremont
Main Library:
https://aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/681027a5043e708f294a0222
-Monthly 2nd Wednesdays at Oakland Temescal Branch Library
https://oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/67e5bdb9f97aac3d000a7336
-SOFT LAUNCH AUG 20: Monthly 3rd Wednesdays at Northeastern U Mills
College campus 5:30PM
Sign up for any of these at https://bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup. And if
you know anyone else who would make a good Coach: bring ‘em along!
Sincerely, -Peter
Peter Mui @ Fixit Clinic
www.fixitclinic.org – Neighbors helping neighbors in always there
self-care collaborative repair
+1 408 647 5790
fixitclinic(a)gmail.com
I would like to call a sudoroom membership meeting for July 16th at 7:30. Topics that I would like to discuss:
-Apartheid / Anti-Genocide Pledge
-Potential new governance structures to explore and adopt; presentation of research findings
-Proposal of new membership orientations process
-Report on membership dues/revenue
-System for handling donations/mitigating e-waste dumping
-Membership rights/responsibilities clarification
-Proposed new layout for Sudoroom
If anyone has additional topics that they’d like to add to the agenda please feel free to reach out. I am willing/able to do another meeting on 7/23 as needed.
Kindly,
E
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