On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 7:04 AM, Dave Pedroli <davepedroli(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Fine by me.
Dave, thanks so much for your help. Can we interpret this as a general
"ok" for our plans to move forward? Our next step is to get approval
from the landlord, and he's going to ask the same thing, so we just
need to be clear. Thanks!
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 9:06 AM, Andrew Lowe <andrew(a)lostways.com> wrote:
> I did not attend this event, but I have attended ONL events before. ONL is a
> talk show, I'm not sure why not being political enough makes them
> "offensive". I mean I will let them speak for them selves, but they are an
> entertainment show, why would you expect a "debate" at a talk show?
>
> Also while it is true that ONL reduced their rent before singing the
> sublease option, there still has been no official policy that says that that
> action (which Backspace took as well, at the time) requires a
> re-application.
>
> It would be great if ONL paid more, but keep in mind that we haven't come up
> with a price for nightly rentals in the ballroom, when we do I think it
> would be fair to evaluate ONL's contribution based on that.
>
> Anyway, just standing up for this show even if it isn't really my cup of tea
> all the time, I think what ONL has been able to do with it is pretty
> amazing, and to force them out because their show isn't radical enough in
> the ways you want it to be would be a shame.
I don't think the event should be "forced out" but I do think ONL
should be restructured as just another group that rents the ballroom,
and not a core OOC collective with delegate status that they never
exercise anyway.
Hi!
We recently received an awesome donation of yerba mate cuttings!
Patrick came by tonight and helped us root it in perlite with rooting
hormone.
It should be spritzed with water multiple time a day, so feel free to give
it a spritz when you're in the space!
I'll bring in a spray bottle and a checklist for indicaring upkeep tomorrow
or Tuesday :)
I for one welcome our new mate overlords. <3
Hullo S(tan) P(ublishes) A(wesome) Z(ines) & other worthies,
This weekend at the Land of Broken Refrigerators---aka the 'Coon Shack, aka our permission
squat located in a warehouse in one of San Francisco's few green oases---myself, Glamortramp
& a mysterious entity known only as +11+ will go into full production mode on the first issue
of "RESISTOR: a Zine for those holding on for dear life to San Francisco (as well as those we
have already lost)."
https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/08/10/18759852.php
I o w, zine-making party in SF this weekend, and no one is invited! We've got glue sticks,
scissors, a ream of 11 x 17 paper, & a semi-working laptop, which is all we need to slap this
first issue together. So we don't need your help. But we will be happy to give you a print
copy of RESISTOR #1 in person the next time we cross paths in SF. So if you want one, let us
know.
We plan to print 100 copies or so of this first issue. It will be online eventually but we
can't tell you where or when just yet. One or two issues of RESISTOR will be produced before
we move north (at long last!) in late September or early October. Back to the Pacific
Northwest---finally!---where it may still be possible to leave the raccoon life behind & live
once again like a human being, with the comforts of modern civilization.
Then again, that sounds kind of boring, & there's something to be said for the raccoon
life---so either way, we'll be all right.
We could use help printing the zine! Black & white on tabloid (11 x 17" paper) is what we
need. If you can help, let us know! Drop us a line here or at sfresistor(a)riseup.net.
Peace etc.
+11+
Glamortramp
& Longshanks
--
Not all who wander are lost.
Hi,
I am looking for someone that is skilled at electronics and mechanics who would have availability to help me with some upcoming small art projects. Prefer someone in the east Bay because that is where I live. I’m willing to pay $$ for your time, please contact me if interested, thanks,
Tracy
http://www.funkyautomata.com
for those of you wanting to program the giant robot from another computer,
here is the place to start learning its language:
http://spaz.org/~jake/robot/479236-17-Communications.pdf
page 51 seems to be a good place to start reading.
-jake
On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 9:49 PM, Matthew Senate <mattsenate(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> In this case, I believe (correct me if I'm wrong someone) we would need the
> Board of Responsibility and Little Power to acknowledge an official
> "treasurer" for corporate-status and tax purposes. It would be prudent to
> schedule some point in the near future to perhaps convene and take care of
> this and any other formalities that comprise the "Responsibility" part of
> the board's title.
Agreed, the board definitely needs to start scheduling its next
meeting now. The last one was November 2013 iirc.
This is so RAD. Bravo.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
<div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Jake <jake(a)spaz.org> </div><div>Date:09/05/2014 10:50 PM (GMT-08:00) </div><div>To: sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org </div><div>Cc: James Halliday <mail(a)substack.net> </div><div>Subject: [sudo-discuss] robot works! </div><div>
</div>the robot finally works. Jenny got us a three-phase power converter and
that's all it took! people have been steering it around using the
training pendant all night. It makes a squealing noise while it's on.
http:spaz.org/~jake/robot/pix
http:spaz.org/~jake/robot/video/VID_20140905_214843.mp4
it has a serial port. we are going to need to RTFM a bit to learn how to
actually control it, for example from a program on a real computer.
it can move much faster than we are able to steer it with the control
pendant. But for now it moves pretty slow, even on "fast" mode.
here are all the PDFs i have found so far. I believe there is enough
information in here to be able to communicate with the thing over the
serial port. If you want any help actually connecting serial to it,
please let me know.
I would like to plug it into a serial port on the 3d printing computer,
and then people will be able to talk to the robot from their laptop using
socat or whatever program they run on that computer. Let me know if
you're interested in doing that. But first read the manuals, and put
whatever you find on the wiki page so the rest of us know where to start.
http://spaz.org/~jake/robot/
-jake
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the robot finally works. Jenny got us a three-phase power converter and
that's all it took! people have been steering it around using the
training pendant all night. It makes a squealing noise while it's on.
http:spaz.org/~jake/robot/pix
http:spaz.org/~jake/robot/video/VID_20140905_214843.mp4
it has a serial port. we are going to need to RTFM a bit to learn how to
actually control it, for example from a program on a real computer.
it can move much faster than we are able to steer it with the control
pendant. But for now it moves pretty slow, even on "fast" mode.
here are all the PDFs i have found so far. I believe there is enough
information in here to be able to communicate with the thing over the
serial port. If you want any help actually connecting serial to it,
please let me know.
I would like to plug it into a serial port on the 3d printing computer,
and then people will be able to talk to the robot from their laptop using
socat or whatever program they run on that computer. Let me know if
you're interested in doing that. But first read the manuals, and put
whatever you find on the wiki page so the rest of us know where to start.
http://spaz.org/~jake/robot/
-jake
Hello Sudo,
I want to make it clear that eventually - not right now - I want to find a
replacement for myself as Sudo Treasurer.
*Responsibilities*
The things the Treasurer has to do are:
(i)be responsible for filing yearly taxes,
(ii) deposit misc. funds into the bank account
(iii) give out misc money that sudo room approves
(iv) report to sudo room the state of finances.
*Fundraising*
Additionally, since Sudo Room is once again receiving less income each
month than expenditure, a good Treasurer would have some fundraising ideas,
and/or want to execute other's ideas.
My reason for leaving is to clear up space in my life for a career change -
not because the job is terribly dramatic, difficult or involved. (Post
Burning Man mental spring cleaning :) )
Thanks for listening,
Max Klein
‽ http://notconfusing.com/
Someone please troll this event. The free ticket link is re-usable and
non-unique.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Triumph <lacey(a)jointriumph.com>
Date: Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 7:28 AM
Subject: Git
To: sudo <info(a)sudomesh.org>
Hi sudo!
October 2nd at The Folsom Street Foundry in San Francisco: twenty
of SF's leading tech orgs (GoPro, Twilio, Homejoy, 2k, Indiegogo,
Intel, etc) are attending to meet and network with passionate
technologists. Based on your Git profile, we'd be thrilled to
offer you a complimentary VIP ticket ($50 value).
This is a discreet and private event. Invitations are being doled
out prudently. Lots of networking and career ops will be present.
Purely exploratory.
Here is the special link with more info (use promo code GIT-LD for
your free ticket): http://goo.gl/8FvVr7
Please do not share this info with anyone. If you would like to
bring a qualified friend, or if your company is hiring and would
like to attend, I can help with that.
Can you lmk either way?
Lacey
Lacey Dankovich
(978) 295-1271
www.linkedin.com/in/laceydankovich
If you don't want to hear from me again, you may unsubscribe
info(a)sudomesh.org permanently:
http://myworkster.us4.list-manage1.com/unsubscribe?u=518af1a94f00cd71aa2afa…
In two weeks, on September 20th, the omni will host this event:
http://criticalresistance.org/oakland-dreaming-wildly-fighting-to-win-with-…
They are expecting 300+ people, for many of whom this will be their
first time at the omni, and first impressions count a lot!
We'll need a high quality sound system with at least one portable
microphone ready for this. Ideally it will be something durable,
failsafe and easy to use.
Who's willing to work with me to make this happen? Please reply here
or contact me privately. I am no expert but will work hard alongside
you. I would like to meet within the next few days to plan logistics,
and have the system fully set up and ready for testing by next Monday
the 15th. Thanks!
On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 10:42 AM, johanna faust <female.faust(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> what is the current state of our intention regarding the bookshelves
> in the cafe? as in, are we keeping them?
>
> i felt i ought to check, assuming nothing, and curious....
Those are staying, but there's some bookshelves in the basement which
we may part with. They used to live inside Broadway Sudoroom but are
about 6 inches too tall for this basement, so they've been lying
sideways for a couple months. Comes with cool DIY shelves that we cut
from old doors.
No assumptions about your intentions of course! Just FYI :)
Up for one week's 'extended pondering' [1], will shortly set new member
proposals to automatically forward to the sudo list :)
[1]
https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Articles_of_Association#Section_2.1.0_Process_for…
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Sudo Room <info(a)sudoroom.org>
Date: Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 7:59 PM
Subject: [sudo-info] [Declaration of Intent to Join] SK
To: info(a)sudoroom.org
User Submitted Values:
(Pseudo)nym or Name: SK Email: eske.silver(a)gmail.com Why do you want to
be a member of sudo room?: Because Sudo is Super Rad!
Mostly I just want to be part of a space that caters to the advancement
information, technology and hacking! I want to be able to spend my time
around other nerds whose eyes don't glaze over when I start talking about
RAM, hard drives, dual-booting, time travel and science fiction. I love
being unofficially part of this community, I'd love even more to be an
official part of it! If you know already, what are you excited to do at
sudo room?: Phoenix the Pyre! Learn about the Mesh! Build the Digital
Library! Teach some Multi-booting classes! Organizing the junk and parts
boxes and shelving! If you know already, what are you excited to share
with the sudo room community?: Laptop and tower repair!
Dual/triple/quad/multi-booting! Helping out around the shop with organizing
and cleaning! Have you ever been banned from another hackerspace? If so,
when and why?: Nope.
_______________________________________________
Info mailing list
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Hi all!
Thanks to everyone who attended this week's meeting!
Here's the tl;dr:
* We've been adding on average two new members a week! Yay!
* Next Wednesday, 7pm, the Omni is having a facilitation workshop. Ping me
if you'd like to RSVP.
* Ed is hosting Friday night Linux installfests! Come learn you computer!
omni needs a lot more construction help
** bathroom renovation, chairlift, drywall patching, ceiling tiles
** join omni-building google group:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/omni-building
* [consensus]: "Sudoroom will consent to Rise Above renting space at the
omni for $1000/month for a 6 month trial lease term, once the location and
any building modifications and permits are clarified and once the meaning
of tenancy is clarified by the Omni's legal/governance working group. We
don't object to them being a tenant in a general sense."
* [CONSENSUS]: Sudo Room consented to the Omni spending up to $9500 for
making the building ADA compliant and accessible ASAP.
* [CONFLICT]: "The Sudoroom community feels compassion towards Sally and
wishes her the best, but we cannot trust her to respect the Omni's common
space right now, so we must find her in bad standing as a member. She is
not welcome at Sudoroom for a period of one month." "We find Sally in bad
standing as a member and with heavy hearts, we suspend her access rights
for one month, because she consistently uses the common areas
inappropriately and has been warned many times."
Recorded for posterity at: http://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Notes_2014-09-03
Jenny
http://jennyryan.nethttp://thepyre.orghttp://thevirtualcampfire.orghttp://technomadic.tumblr.com
`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
"Technology is the campfire around which we tell our stories."
-Laurie Anderson
"Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it."
-Hannah Arendt
"To define is to kill. To suggest is to create."
-Stéphane Mallarmé
~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
thanks for fixing the link! works great :)
however... I think our email contact is misspelled on the wiki page!
it needs to be publia instead of public
thx! working on getting myself computer literate so that i can help with
this stuff myself instead of bugging yalls (just got a cheep laptop a
couple days ago)!
xo
scott
On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 3:28 PM, D. Scott Nanos <scott.nanos(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> disregard last email, i was looking at wrong website. So the new website has
> only one link but ya, its still misspelled... anyone know how to deploy the
> github page?
ok i found where the site was hosted, should be live now, sorry!
Passing along a good opportunity with good folks!
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Aaron Lifshin" <aaron(a)mayday.us>
Date: Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 9:05 PM
Subject: [H4D] Router configuration gig
To: "H4D Hack for Democracy" <hackfordemocracy(a)googlegroups.com>
> <null (undefined bytes)>
On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 9:55 AM, D. Scott Nanos <scott.nanos(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> can anyone help with this, should be quick! thanks!! <3
just pushed the changes to github
https://github.com/oomni/oomni.github.io/commit/d5f4701a
and then i realized DNS is no longer a CNAME. Sorry for making life
more complicated matt.
Hi all,
I'm interested in working on some mosaics (any interest in a co-mosaic
session at sudo sometime? :)) and was wondering if any of you have unwanted
or broken ceramic tiles.
Let me know off-list. I'd be happy to come by and pick it up from you.
(Also I'm calling up various stores in the area to ask about their
unwanted/broken tiles, but if you know of a place that gives them away,
please let me know)
- Marina
The Omni is about to vote on policies for safer space and conflict
resolution. Your delegates regretfully realize now that they haven't
been shared on sudo-discuss yet, which may make it impossible for us
to pass it at tonight's Omni meeting. Please leave any feedback here,
up to and including strong enthusiasm or dissent.
http://wiki.omni-oakland.org/w/Safe_Space_Policyhttp://wiki.omni-oakland.org/w/Conflict_Resolution_Policy
Passing information back and forth is the fundamental role of a
delegate, and Jenny and I are very sorry when we fail, and really
really encourage other people to help us do this job. We wrote a whole
wiki page on how to be a delegate:
https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Omni_Delegate
Hey someone with skills?
Length of Work Year: 261 Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $73,860 - $90,732 per year
Source:
http://www.edjoin.org/viewPosting.aspx?postingID=611460&countyID=21&onlineA…
----------------------------
Novato Unified School District
Instructional Technology Supervisor
Summary Definition
Under the direction of the Director of Instructional Technology (IT),
the IT Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the supervision of all
phases of district technology operations with a focus on technical
support and network services; to manage, plan, and supervise data and
voice networks (wired and wireless), desktops, laptops, mobile devices
and server infrastructure and to coordinate assigned activities with
other departments and outside agencies. This is a supervisory position
responsible for the performance and work activities of assigned
technology personnel.
Representative Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage, plan and supervise wired and wireless data and voice networks,
desktop computers, laptops, mobile devices, Chrome-books, servers,
printers and applications.
- Supervise, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff;
assign work activities, project and programs; review and evaluate work
products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and
resolve problems.
- Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service
delivery methods and procedures; recommend appropriate service and
staffing levels.
- Review, investigate, evaluate and select new technologies for current
and future instructional and business needs.
- Resolve difficult and complex problems with application, computer,
server and network infrastructure and print devices through on-site
analysis and effective utilization of technical staff, coordination with
other district staff and vendors.
- Select, train and evaluate assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff
training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement
discipline procedures.
- Create and enforce security standards. Attend and particpate in
professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, methods and techniques of technology systems
management.
- Principles and practices of operating systems, desktop software such
as the Microsoft Office Suite
- Desktop computers, tablets, laptops, Chrome-books, mobile devices,
print devices and relate security administration.
- Cisco data network design and operation to include, routing, switching
and security.
- Cisco voice network design and operation including Cisco Unity
messaging systems.
- Data and voice networking protocols including IP addressing.
- Windows server operating systems, file systems and associated
protocols, DHCP, DNS, SMB, NFS, NTFS, etc.
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Ability to:
- Oversee and manage operating systems, computers, tablets, laptops,
Chrome-books, servers, print devices, Windows servers, virtual servers
and Cisco voice and data networks.
- Select, supervise, train, evluate and review the work of assigned
project staff.
- Manage multiple large scale complex projects. Serve as project manager
on large implementation and analysis projects.
- Evaluate business and educational requirements and implement
information technology solutions.
- Perform highly complex systems analysis duties.
- Design, configure and test hardware and software problems.
Troubleshoot highly complex hardware and software.
- Research and evaluate new technology in assigned area of
responsibility.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose operational problems and articulate
resolutions.
- Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives
and procedures. Prepare clear and concise reports.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences
of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and
techniques. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work.
- Interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, codes and
regulations.
Education and Credential Requirements, Minimum Qualifications:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university with major course work in a computer related field.
A minimum of four years experience in supporting and managing data
networks, VolP, operating systems, desktop computers, tablets, laptops,
servers and virtual appliances, with at least one year in a supervisory
capacity.
Additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for
education requirements.
Microsoft, Apple and Cisco certification is desirable. Experience in
public education or a similar field is desirable.
============================
what is the current state of our intention regarding the bookshelves
in the cafe? as in, are we keeping them?
i felt i ought to check, assuming nothing, and curious....
--
*Be seeing you.*
can anyone help with this, should be quick! thanks!! <3
xo
scott
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Stephen Novotny <snovotnyjr(a)gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: [BAPS-Organizing] omni website link to baps calendar
To: "bayareapublicschool-organizing(a)googlegroups.com" <
bayareapublicschool-organizing(a)googlegroups.com>
Yes. they forgot the "a" at end of "area". who can we contact about this?
anyone? Is Joel/Sudo'ers responsible for the Omni site?
On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 9:31 AM, D. Scott Nanos <scott.nanos(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
> i think the link might be misspelled? someone told me theyre having
> trouble getting to our events page thru the omni website. FYI the wordpress
> page itself is working just great :)
>
Want to help out with some back breaking labor? Please meet us at Berkeley
recycling center, 669 gilman, in 15 minutes. Truck full of books to
recycle, only 4 of us so far. Thanks!
On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 3:48 PM, Jenny Ryan <tunabananas(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> All items have been removed from the space, and Sudo will be voting on a
> temporary ban at tomorrow's meeting.
New update. At last night's meeting Sudoroom consented on this statement:
"We find Sally in bad standing as a member and with heavy hearts, we
suspend her access rights for one month, because she consistently uses
the common areas inappropriately and has been warned many times."
Note this is not a "ban for reason of safety" as per our ban
reciprocity, so we still have to figure out what it means for the rest
of the Omni. In the meantime, since we aren't yet open to the public
nobody is under any obligation to let her in the building.
FYI all, Gabriela came to last night's Sudoroom meeting, we had a long
productive conversation, and afterwards Sudoroom consented on this
statement:
"Sudoroom will consent to Rise Above renting space at the omni for
$1000/month for a 6 month trial lease term, once the location and any
building modifications and permits are clarified and once the meaning
of tenancy is clarified by the Omni's legal/governance working group.
We don't object to them being a tenant in a general sense."
If you recall, the exact proposal before the delegates last week was
roughly in the same spirit. Some Sudoroom members simply believe that
the details should be more clearly figured out before we all say for
certain. We hope this gives everybody a clear path forward for now.
Also worth noting: Gabriela mentioned last night that she has a new
plan for space usage which is different from modifying/occupying the
utility room. It involved renting one of the three small basement
rooms and possibly expanding it, plus sharing a desk somewhere with
natural sunlight. I assume she'll show you that tonight, but just a
heads up.
On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 7:25 PM, Whitney Lawrence <whitneyel3(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Submitted for review.
>
> 3. I would like these plans to be reviewed this week to be fully prepared
> for installation early next week.
Whitney came and talked to me before yesterday's meeting and told me
he'd like to start work tonight at 6pm, and expects the whole project
to take several days with many Sudoers pitching in menial labor. I
added this to the meeting notes, but it had still not been discussed
when I biked home at 10pm in a sleepy stupor, and according to the
posted notes, was not discussed afterwards either.
Work cannot yet begin until the plans are 1) signed off by a certified
electrician, and then 2) approved by the landlord.
I have heard many mentions of hypothetical electricians but none has
materialized. Cere has mentioned Dave Petroli, we'll see if he
responds to our emails. If you have any other leads, now is the time.
Please don't be shy about sending them this link to review ASAP and
asking for an email "ok":
https://lists.sudoroom.org/pipermail/sudo-discuss/2014-August/007369.html
This slipped through the cracks because core organizers are overworked
with many things and we really need more people to take ownership and
leadership for crucial boring tasks. But anyway, there is a remote
chance that we can cut through the red tape by tonight if we hustle.
> 4. Last weekend, Hol and I went to Home Depot to get supplies for Phase 1. I
> request reimbursement of $348.02 for materials. I have the receipt and will
> present to whomever would like a copy.
We already approved this expense, so I believe someone just needs to
write a check now. I have an email copy of the receipt I can fwd. Who
can do that? Thanks!
Calling for Sudoroom and Omni folks!
"Hi!
We need folks to come by Omni tomorrow at 9am to caravan to the
recycling center at 669 Gilman, Berkeley, CA to unload law books at the
recycling center!!! There are 350 boxes of law books and really, really
not enough hands - also the ruck is overburdened a bunch [see attached
photo].! Plz make this your wake-up activity, We'll be meeting at 9am at
the Omni, 4799 Shattuck. Free tours and good will to those who can come
by!
Bonus points for another renting another u-haul before noon tomorrow!!
Love,
Jenny
http://jennyryan.nethttp://thepyre.orghttp://thevirtualcampfire.orghttp://technomadic.tumblr.com"
Sorry hol, i didn't see the post about the width, i thought 30" would be
enough. After looking over craigslist i don't see anything that would
work! Oh well.
A couple of years ago a friend of mine took out a wheelchair lift from his
work van, i think it was pretty big but it was long gone.
Thanks for doing the hard work to make this happen.
-jake
On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 1:33 PM, <hol(a)gaskill.com> wrote:
jake,
i originally questioned the rationale of spending the $2500 on an inspection alone if you recall. the purpose of that was to get clear
guidance on what will be required and to have full confidence that we would be immune from ADA lawsuits in the future, in addition to not
having to waste our time and money constructing noncompliant features. per the lease, all construction that we'll be reimbursed for 50% by
john has to be signed off by a licensed contractor. so if we pay 1/2 of $8000 and have a lift that's legit and the contractor handles all the
permitting, etc, then that seems like a decent deal. please feel free to shop around since I only got the one quote last week, the day after
the inspection.
>without even having looked at the list of requirements we are supposed to meet
Bathrooms: http://www.bobrick.com/Documents/PlanningGuide.pdf
Lifts: http://continuingeducation.construction.com/article.php?L=194&C=673&P=3
* 4.2.4.2Relationship of Maneuvering Clearance to Wheelchair Spaces. One full unobstructed side of the clear floor or ground space for a
wheelchair shall adjoin or overlap an accessible route or adjoin another wheelchair clear floor space. If a clear floor space is located in an
alcove or otherwise confined on all or part of three sides, additional maneuvering clearances shall be provided as shown in Fig. 4(d) and (e)
(see diagram). (Comment: Wheelchair lifts are typically considered to be alcoves. According to Fig. 4 (e), the minimum inside platform
dimensions for a wheelchair lift with its gates on opposite ends (so that the user has a straight approach to the lift) are 36 inches x 48
inches.)
all the work we're planning at this stage is work that i identified prior to that inspection simply by reading the codes. i also proposed buying a
used wheelchair lift on CL that would suit our application, and volunteered to install it myself this week if someone else could fetch it. if you
prefer to hack out all the details like used car batteries, ballscrews, bearings, power electronics, mechanical gate actuators, safety nut,
controls, etc in a way that will function reliably for the next few years without maintenance, and you're willing to research and perform all that
work on the relevant timeline, that would certainly help advance things along that front. I have not researched any electrical characteristics
other than total current demand from the mains so you'd have to take the lead on those details. For my part, I have only had a limited amount of
bandwidth to work on this and am doing the best I can to meet our commitment to accessibility. If anyone feels I am taking the wrong approach and
wants to do things differently I would be ecstatic to step back and focus on other things.
cheers,
hol
On 2014-09-03 12:41, Jake wrote:
i look forward to finding out the regulations on size, load, battery capacity, etc. because those are numbers we can work with. If the van lift on craigs
list (and there are many of them) fits those requirements, i don't see the problem.
As for battery capacity, a single car battery can surely serve to evacuate a meeting of 30 electric-wheelchair using visitors in a power failure with no p
roblem, especially since it would only need power to lift the empty platform up to receive the next chair. Lowering doesn't take any power at all (except
for a tiny solenoid which releases pressure when you press the DOWN button), and if not, batteries are really easy to buy more of!
It sounds like you're advocating against trying to do it ourselves without even having looked at the list of requirements we are supposed to meet. Even if
it weren't for the thousands of dollars difference, I still think we should at least consider "hacking something together ourselves"
-jake
On Wed, 3 Sep 2014, Patrik D'haeseleer wrote:
I definitely think we need to consult with the guy who came to do the ADA inspection before we decide on a creative solution
like converting a van lift. It's entirely likely that wheelchair lifts for vans follow different regulations with respect to
size, load, battery capacity, etc. Considering that this is one of the few expenses where our landlord will be pitching in
50%, I'd still say we should go with the professional $8K option and get it done right, rather than hacking something
together ourselves. Patrik On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 11:58 AM, Jake <jake(a)spaz.org> wrote:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/for/4648013065.html yes it's for a van. but if the dimensions are acceptible then it's a
solution. i talked with a lift shop today and I was told that getting a lift certified by the state is a nighmare lasting
months and costing millions of dollars, involving load-testing and battery backup etc. the "cheap" way of installing a
"residential" lift like the ones mentioned before would "only" cost about $2500 if we get the one I linked above, we power
it with batteries anyway (it's made for a van) and that way, in a power failure it will still work. That's one of the
requirements we need to have anyway. So I vote we go that direction. Of course there is the accessibility professional we
contacted before, and we can ask them about this plan, but assuming the hardware meets our needs for dimensions and
load-bearing I think it's a good solution. I am willing to help with the adaptation and wiring, etc. -jake
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he was helping us go through all -- and i mean ALL - of the books that were
slated to be taken out behind the proverbial chemical shed today.
it is one of those light bulbs in a cage that plugs in stylee work lamps.
was left plugged in over where all the boxes of books were.
please do not hack or eat or misplace it! i or st will be back by to get
it ---
or he will, if tis kewl
--
*Be seeing you.*
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/for/4648013065.html
yes it's for a van. but if the dimensions are acceptible then it's a
solution.
i talked with a lift shop today and I was told that getting a lift
certified by the state is a nighmare lasting months and costing millions
of dollars, involving load-testing and battery backup etc.
the "cheap" way of installing a "residential" lift like the ones mentioned
before would "only" cost about $2500
if we get the one I linked above, we power it with batteries anyway (it's
made for a van) and that way, in a power failure it will still work.
That's one of the requirements we need to have anyway.
So I vote we go that direction. Of course there is the accessibility
professional we contacted before, and we can ask them about this plan, but
assuming the hardware meets our needs for dimensions and load-bearing I
think it's a good solution. I am willing to help with the adaptation and
wiring, etc.
-jake
Hi,
Lots of furniture, stereo, clothes, glassess, bookshelves, are going to be
put into the street at noon. If these are your personal belongings, please
come get them by then.
This is not the first time that someone tried to basically move into the
space in the last two months, and I feel I have no choice but to now be a
total fucking hardass.
Whomever it is, I hope you can understand that there is a zero tolerance
policy to literally turning common space into someone's personal
bedroom/living room, etc.
I realize you may have just been trying to make a chill hangout space or
something. However there were just far too many personal belongings in
there. I have a pretty good idea who it is and they have been warned
against this multiple times so its really sad.
The offices in the basement are for having a meetup, class, working session
or possibly for renting out. They are not someone's home. NO ONE CAN LIVE
HERE. No one can store lots and lots of personal effects here.
The blue couch and the sudo coffee table had also been moved from the
common area into the adjoining room. They have been moved back.
Now my back hurts.
David
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It would be very good if we could consent on this at Thursday's Omni
meeting, so that work can begin. Please discuss among all groups ASAP.
Thanks!!
=== front door ===
* Proposal: replace the NE front door with an ADA-accessible door
** Install a single 36" door with adjacent smaller side door or barrier.
** Est cost: $500
=== chairlift to ballroom ===
* Proposal: replace the western staircase from La Commune to the
ballroom with a chairlift. This would involve knocking down part of
the wall. This is what our CASp inspector recommended and is required
for public access to the ballroom.
** Option 1: ~$8000 for a fully-certified, professionally installed
new commercial lift including all permitting.
** Option 2: Failing the passage of option 1, that we authorize up to
$3500 for a used chairlift. Note most used chairlifts are from houses
and certified only for residential, not commercial, and therefore a
used lift may not be technically to ADA code. A UPS (uninterruptable
power supply) may need to be acquired to power a residential lift in
the case of a power outage (as per ADA code for commercial spaces.)
=== bathroom ===
* Proposal: make cafe bathroom accessible, single-stall, single-occupancy.
** requires knocking down inner stalls, installing grab bars, moving
the sink, fitting a wider door
** Est cost: $500-$1000.
Note: The landlords will be obligated to pay for 50% of these costs in
the form of a rent credit.
Hello All,
Could someone please let a small group of comrades come in on Tue at
4pm?
They would like to use some space (basement or ballroom or where) to run
a meeting in preparation to the Solidarity Brunch that is scheduled for
Sept. 14. They are aware that there is a Omni wide cleaning scheduled
for 7pm.
Initially I offered to be there for them, but 4pm is too early for me;
that is why I am reaching to the list. Anyhow, please let me know if
can, so I share with them who to ask for.
Many thanks in advance,
Daniel
Hey sudoers,
There's a planning event this week for a San Francisco "DiscoTech." It's
kind of like a technology fair where people can learn about and try
different kinds of technology. I was thinking that some of you all might be
interested in having a station and/or helping plan. 3D printing, wireless
mesh, really any project can have a station.
If you're interested in being a part of this, come by the planning meeting
this Wed. 9/3 at Code for America in SF. Details below.
- Marina
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Preston Rhea <preston(a)codeforamerica.org>
Date: Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 3:46 PM
Subject: Want to DiscoTech? Join Code for SF to get down to getting down
Wednesday, Sept. 3rd
To: Eddie Tejeda <eddie(a)codeforamerica.org>, Spike OO <spike(a)openoakland.org>,
Marina Kukso <marina.kukso(a)gmail.com>, Vicky Knox <vknoxsironi(a)gmail.com>,
Camille Teicheira <camille(a)mapbox.com>, Jenny Ryan <tunabananas(a)gmail.com>,
Dan Hastings <DHastings(a)yearup.org>, April Glaser <april(a)eff.org>, Erin
Halasz <erin.halasz(a)gmail.com>, Emi Kane <kane.emi(a)gmail.com>, Jack Aponte <
jack(a)palantetech.coop>, Bex Hurwitz <bex(a)rad.cat>
Cc: Andrew Hyder <andrewh(a)codeforamerica.org>, Maya Wagoner <
mayawagon(a)gmail.com>, Jesse Biroscak <jesse.biroscak(a)gmail.com>, Laura
Paajanen <laura.paajanen(a)gmail.com>, Greg Bloom <greg.bloom(a)gmail.com>
Hello!
Code for San Francisco and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts want to
DiscoTech with you! *Join with other community-focused creative folks to
explore holding a Discovering Technology Fair (DiscoTech)*. We'll gather at
the Code for San Francisco hack night on Wednesday, September 3rd at the
Code for America offices on 9th and Natoma
<http://www.meetup.com/Code-for-San-Francisco-Civic-Hack-Night/events/199215…>
.
DiscoTechs
<https://www.alliedmedia.org/news/2014/02/27/discotech-model-spreads-worldwi…>
are
events that feature interactive, multimedia workshops designed to
demystify, engage and inform the community about issues of Internet use and
ownership, providing the tools allowing communication to be more easily
recognized as a fundamental human right.
You can find some more context and notes from discussions with previous
DiscoTech organizers here
<https://docs.google.com/a/codeforamerica.org/document/d/1f4cA8_MxK4xE6guOsy…>,
including notes from a DiscoTech held in SF back in March. Check out this
summary:
About DiscoTech
A DiscoTech is a community-based, community-organized, multimedia workshop
and fair. At a DiscoTech, participants learn more about the impacts and
possibilities of technology, and take part in fun, interactive and
media-based workshops. DiscoTech workshops are designed to demystify
technology and create a space where we can inform and engage our community
[...] A DiscoTech utilizes the unique skills and expertise within each
community, and morphs to adapt to changing needs.
-
See this "How To Discotech" Zine
<http://detroitprojectarchive.com/client/DDJC_amc2012.pdf.zip>
-
Photoset from DiscoTech at MOCAD in Detroit
<https://secure.flickr.com/photos/prestonrhea/sets/72157629470601132/>,
April 2012
-
A Mother Cyborg DJ mix
<https://soundcloud.com/mother-cyborg/spectrums-of-my-house-lovers?in=mother…>,
such as might be heard at a DiscoTech
-
A 1:30 video about the MOCAD DiscoTech
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuzHaAnNetQ>, April 2012
Code for America founder Jennifer Pahlka will open the hack night as the
featured speaker. We will break to discuss DiscoTech a little after 7:00.
Please share with anyone you think is interested to join! Hope to see you
there,
--
Preston Rhea
Brigade Program Coordinator
Code for America
+1-202-570-9770
@prestonrhea
I'm looking to organize a farm hack event in February. Would sudo want to host it? It would be full day event, probably on a Saturday with 30-60 people. Farmhacks are are always free to attend but I would like to support the space financially.
I'm thinking that it would be part hackathon and part hands on skill share with various presentations and discussions throughout the day.
http://farmhack.net/tools
Saludos,
Patrick
What are the core elements of the FarmHack culture?
Biology before steel and diesel, software before hardware – is there a way to approach this problem by using biological systems that add to soil health – such as cultural practices like cover cropping, mulching, crop or animal rotations etc, is there an approach that eliminates hardware through greater systems understanding?
Holistic approach – does this tool make me enjoy working with it as much as getting the job done faster?
Designed to empower owner of tool to use, modify and improve – different from industrial tools which user does not own in the sense that there are aspects of the tool that are inaccessible to the user. If you can not modify a tool you do not really own it, but are just borrowing it from the system that created it.
Designed for transparent function – functional components are clearly laid out and purpose is clear.
Modularity – functions can be removed and replaced without reengineering entire tool. Tool function can be changed by adding or subtracting parts.
Adaptability- tools can be used for many functions and can be changed to new functions easily.
Design for Disassembly – modularity/if welded easy access to joint for cut/ no hidden bolts/ exposed bearings/belts/ Belt and chain tensioners have enough play to enable easy removal
Universal couplers/fastener spacing – use of standard quick connects for electronics/hydraulics/air lines/power take offs
Design with replicability in mind -- Could this part be recreated in a farm shop in a small town – Use of common dimension materials. for example design for welded and machined parts rather than castings
Use of “off the shelf” or commonly available components, or components that are or can be re-purposed – can a more easily sourced part do the job as well?
I just got a call from Sally's friend Branden who helped her i think move
all that stuff in there last night at like 3am or whenever it was.
Sally has done some nice things for Omni but she has also been warned
against moving into rooms and/or sleeping here several times. A room of
hers has been cleared out at least once before.
Branden says he will come tomorrow morning at 10am to remove it.
Since Sally is a Sudo member the remaining items will be put into Sudo
room, for Sudo to deal with as they see fit, liase with Slly / Branden etc.
If it reappears anywhere else in the Omni it will be tossed. Sorry for
being like this but we cant have this and a line has got to be drawn. These
are not common items, these are all personal items, and quite a lot of
them.
This matter was brought to my attention by someone else who was not happy
about it. I cant tell you how stressful it is to many members of the
collective to see common space appropriated in this way.
The next time piles and piles of random personal belongings appear they
will be tossed. Also all unclaimed sleeping bags squirrelled away in common
space will also be immediately trashed.
It really sucks that housing and a place to put one's personal effects is
so scarce in our fucked up world, but that may be the one thing that we
cannot provide to the community and its very important that there be no
exceptions.
David
On Monday, September 1, 2014, Stephen Novotny <snovotnyjr(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> I don't know the specifics of this situation, but can we at least talk to
> this individual and explicitly ask them to remove their stuff and to
> refrain from doing this again rather than putting it out on the street? I
> understand how ridiculous it is that someone is using common space to sore
> their personal belongings and claiming their own chill out room, but I just
> don't think we need to be as extreme as to "put them out on the street."
>
> Maybe I'm not aware of the extent of the situation, but I just want to be
> sure we approach this from a place of care and understanding.
> On Sep 1, 2014 11:01 AM, "D. Scott Nanos" <scott.nanos(a)gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','scott.nanos(a)gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> i have to be at omni at 1pm, but will try to come early to help moving
>> this stuff out
>>
>> xo
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Sep 1, 2014 at 10:53 AM, David Keenan <dkeenan44(a)gmail.com
>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','dkeenan44(a)gmail.com');>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Lots of furniture, stereo, clothes, glassess, bookshelves, are going to
>>> be put into the street at noon. If these are your personal belongings,
>>> please come get them by then.
>>>
>>> This is not the first time that someone tried to basically move into the
>>> space in the last two months, and I feel I have no choice but to now be a
>>> total fucking hardass.
>>>
>>> Whomever it is, I hope you can understand that there is a zero tolerance
>>> policy to literally turning common space into someone's personal
>>> bedroom/living room, etc.
>>>
>>> I realize you may have just been trying to make a chill hangout space or
>>> something. However there were just far too many personal belongings in
>>> there. I have a pretty good idea who it is and they have been warned
>>> against this multiple times so its really sad.
>>>
>>> The offices in the basement are for having a meetup, class, working
>>> session or possibly for renting out. They are not someone's home. NO ONE
>>> CAN LIVE HERE. No one can store lots and lots of personal effects here.
>>>
>>> The blue couch and the sudo coffee table had also been moved from the
>>> common area into the adjoining room. They have been moved back.
>>>
>>> Now my back hurts.
>>>
>>> David
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
*Starting at 6PM Please show up for what we hope to be a large human chain
moving the law books from the basement to a waiting truck upstairs*. This
will go much faster with hella help! And yes - you can come and start early
if you wanna!
The next day, *Thursday AM we also need more volunteers* to follow the
truck to the recycling center and help unload. Cere and Helen have
volunteered so far. Who can help these kind souls, so we do not have to
imagine them unloading those books by themselves..?
Rock on!
David
On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 6:20 PM, Matthew Senate <mattsenate(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> For meeting on Weds, an OMNI proposal for a tenant (non-member?):
Hey everybody, I've invited Gabriela to visit the Sudo meeting on
Wednesday! If you'd like to discuss her proposal and ask any
questions, please arrive promptly at 7pm. Thanks. :)
> Rise Above Graphics is a screen print shop run by myself and occasional
> other helpers. We specialize in printing on fabric and clothing. We print
> limited edition runs of artist designed t-shirts as well as doing custom
> printing for a wide variety of customers. We also offer design services.
>
> I started the print operation in 2005 after much trial and error and self
> teaching. What started out small has gained a lot of momentum and now Rise
> Above has an excellent reputation and almost more work that we can sometimes
> handle. We print for many local artists, bands, shops, schools, etc. and
> offer discounts for non-profits.
>
> I've had a dream of joining efforts with others for a long time. When I was
> ready to move into a public space I was fortunate enough to come across a
> wonderful corner spot on Telegraph and decided to expand into an art gallery
> as well. It was such a pleasure to spend 3 years there helping artists and
> guest curators use the space for a wide variety of creativity and
> expression. Rise Above and Smokeys Tangle developed the Temescal Art Hop and
> maintained the Temescal First Fridays and I'm hoping we can both find a way
> to resist being pushed out of the neighborhood and keep supporting the arts
> in Temescal.
>
> Now that I am being evicted from my spot, for condo conversion I'm looking
> to find a place where I can both focus on my print shop and also be part of
> a community with a cross pollination of ideas, efforts and energy.
>
> To be honest I am concerned for the future of this neighborhood, which is
> also my home. Instead of moving my shop elsewhere I'd much prefer to stay
> and join the group effort to maintain conscious growth and resist rampant
> commercialization and homogenization.
>
> My income comes from customers who pay for my design and print skills. It's
> not the most lucrative business but it has been maintaining itself (and my
> daughter and I) for the past several years. I can contribute to the Omni
> financially in the form of rent. I can also offer my print services to the
> community for cheap or barter. I also envison working with the other
> artists/printers/curators/teachers etc. within the collective on
> collaborations of making, learning, art events, etc. The possibilities
> actually seem kind of infinite at this point!
>
> Looking forward to getting to know everyone more and talking more about all
> this potential.
>
> Gabriela Laz
do we still need them? the stupid flimsy ones are like 15-20 used
(sometimes new) and i may be able to get 3 VINTAGE movie theatre style
exit signs (electrical) for at that price or near it.
comments?
--
*Be seeing you.*
>From Joe, who lives around the corner and came to the Society of the
Spectacle class and the potluck -
He may not be able to make the 6pm BAPS meeting thu, but can make the next
one - He offered to hold classes along the lines of below -
Best,
David
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Joseph Matheny <me(a)josephmatheny.net>
Date: Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 10:40 AM
Subject: Finally, we can connect via email
To: DKeenan44(a)gmail.com
Here's a few of my bonafides and a list of some other community classes i
taught in Santa Barbara. Let me know if there's interest. Also, let me know
if you need any help working on the space. I am fairly handy.
http://jmatheny.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-rise-of-the-arg-games-investig…http://jmatheny.wordpress.com/2012/08/02/the-surprising-online-life-of-lege…
*The community classes i taught in SB:*
Transmedia and Multimedia Classes August Through December
<https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_posts/4497899-transmedia-and-multimed…>
As some of you know we are working with TVSB/UCSB to offer late
summer/fall/winter transmedia classes this year, and we have decided to
expand our class offerings.
Please pass this information on to anyone who you know that may want to
participate in the summer/fall/winter classes. THIS IS A GREAT TOOL FOR
ON-LINE EDUCATION AND ACTIVISM!
*Benefits:*
Participants will gain valuable skills that will add to their value in the
job market
Artist (entertainers, writers, storytellers, visual artists,
videographers/cinematographers, bloggers, podcasters, et. al) will gain
skills that will help them increase their reach and broaden their platform
for storytelling.
Communications people will gain new skills to help them broaden their
message’s reach.
*Classes*
The following classes are available in *Santa Barbara, CA only*
*Introduction to Web Communication*
Eight four-hour classes – Saturdays, 1 – 5 pm. August 10, 17, 24, September
7, 14, 21, 28, October 5 (No class Labor Day Weekend).
The introduction to web communication class is a hands on, comprehensive
introduction to all the tools you’ll need to know to build a effective and
scalable presence on the web. We’ll cover the foundation of web
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web presence that will have impact and reach, and some of the design
principles you’ll need to expand and grow your presence.
We’ll cover all of this in eight four hour classes, meeting each week at
the SBTV studios.
You’ll need a laptop computer (Mac, Windows or Linux ok). If you don’t have
one, please make arrangements with TVSB to use one of their lab computers.
Note, lab computers are limited. We will be taping this class for later
release as a broadcast on SBTV and an archive on Archive.org.
*Introduction to Podcasting*
Eight four eight-hour classes – Saturdays, 1-5 pm. October 19, 26, November
2, 9, 16, 23, December 7, 14 (No class Thanksgiving Weekend).
Ever thought about having your own on-line radio show? You can! The
Introduction to Podcasting class is a hands on, comprehensive introduction
to everything you’ll need to know to create and distribute your own audio
or video podcast show.
We’ll cover all of this in eight 4 hour classes, meeting each week at the
SBTV studios.
You’ll need a laptop computer (Mac, Windows or Linux ok). If you don’t have
one, please make arrangements with TVSB to use one of their lab computers.
Note, lab computers are limited. We will be taping this class for later
release as a broadcast on SBTV and an archive on Archive.org.
*Other classes in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area*
*Transmedia Design and Implementation*
Eight 4-hour classes – Saturdays, 1 – 5 pm.
(No class Labor Day Weekend).
Transmedia: It’s all the buzz, it’s a word everyone is using, everyone has
heard it, but do you really know what it means or how to create a working
and effective transmedia story/alternate reality game? Now is your
opportunity to learn!This summer, a pioneer in alternate reality gaming and
transmedia,will be teaching intimate classes in Transmedia creation and
implementation. His work has been the subject of a university level text
book on the subject and Game(tm) magazine credited him in the May 2013
issue as the person who created the ARG/Transmedia story that left it’s
mark indelibly on gaming and storytelling.
*“…its DNA – the concept of telling a story across various platforms and
new media- is evident in every alternate reality game that came
after.”* – GAME(tm)
May 2013
<http://jmatheny.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-rise-of-the-arg-games-investig…>
In this special and one of a kind class you’ll learn the basics of
ARG/Transmedia design, seeding, character development, tools and more.
During the course of this 8 week intensive, the class will co-design an
ARG/Transmedia story-game that will launch at the end of the semester,
which you will receive credit for.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enlarge your storytelling
platform, strengthen your media creation toolbox, meet potential new
collaborators and have fun in the process!
We’ll begin booking classes to begin in August through December that will
be will be conducted in the following areas, subject to interest: Santa
Barbara California, Los Angeles California, San Francisco Bay Area
(California). Other areas for future classes: New York, NY, Seattle, WA,
Portland, OR, San Diego, CA, Chicago, IL, Austin, TX and others in
consideration. If you are interested in hosting or helping us host a class
in your areas, please contact us <http://wildcardtm.com/contact/>.
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{R}emnants- The inside scoop on the outside culture: http://flip.it/JxGQZg
All,
Having discussed the permit process at length with David and Hol, we came
to the conclusion that coordinating our efforts makes the most sense. This
will save permitting costs and not aggravate the inspector, who otherwise
will need to plan a visit for every piece-wise permit. Electrical plans
should be documented to all extent possible. This means drawings of what is
to be removed and what will need to be installed. The drawings are not any
consequence to the city nor inspector, however, they are very useful for
in-house coordination and contractor bid process.
The permit should be comprised of generalities that describe the minor
changes to the existing electrical system. Furthermore, it should be for
the *entire* building. Inspection is required prior to electrifying any new
or modified circuits. The inspector will plan on coming one time to inspect
everything, plugs need to be out of their boxes, jbox's exposed w/o the
plate cover (but the cover needs to be present), new breakers should not be
installed in sub-panels unless the entire panel is locked and tagged out
(this means no one can accidentally turn on the supply breaker).
Lastly, we need to have a licensed electrician preform the install. So go
through your contacts. Lastly I think we should meet face to face to
discuss how to move forward and to review the permit draft which needs to
be prepared. I will be out of town this weekend but will be available via
phone. This
<http://www.oaklandparkfl.org/cityservices/forms/documents/ElectricalPermitA…>
is
the permit. Also you may find this
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fgw5himtlmemiXReP-fG6rP-I2RoXsSP_MA…>useful,
the information is not exactly correct but please feel free to use it for
reference- it is what we started with to get a handle of material cost and
scope of Sudo's electrical needs.
Whit
510-396-5510
On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 1:13 PM, <hol(a)gaskill.com> wrote:
> Steve I am forwarding this thread to Whitney who drafted our electrical
> plans and has been spearheading the electrical effort, and can probably
> give you a better answer on the exact permit timeline and costs.
>
>
>
> cheers
>
>
>
>
> On 2014-08-29 11:24, Steve Orth wrote:
>
> I think that we're almost ready with our plans. Would getting them to you
> by Tuesday afternoon work for you?
>
> On Friday, August 29, 2014, <hol(a)gaskill.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Steve,
>>
>>
>>
>> We were planning to pull a permit for sudo room's electrical work which
>> is fully planned out. There is some overhead of getting the permit and the
>> inspection, which I believe is ~$160 which could be spread over the 2
>> projects. Throughout the building we are planning to address things
>> specifically called out in the fire inspection, which will be covering
>> junction boxes for the most part. How close are y'all to having a plan
>> ready?
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2014-08-29 10:56, Steve Orth wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> This is Steve from la Commune. I hear that Sudo was going to apply for
>> some building (electrical) permits. La Commune is going to be doing the
>> same. I was wondering what you all thought about the idea of us applying in
>> the same bundle to possibly save cost?
>>
>> Im not even sure if this would save cost. But maybe it would?
>>
>> Hope you're both well.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Steve
>>
>>
from the email you forwarded:
"I'm so excited to become a part of the Omni collective. In walking
around the building I've identified an area I think will work well for
my studio. It is the current utility room and kitchen adjacent to the
cafe. Since the kitchen will be moved downstairs anyway I figure we can
take down the non load bearing wall between those two spaces and make it
an area big enough to house my printing press, heaters, tables and
storage."
there was another proposal on the table for La Commune to block the
entire entry via the door we normally take to access sudo/ccl after 6pm,
with the suggested alternative that we have access via the doors at the
end of the hallway/kitchen onto 48th street. i don't think splitting
access to a separate entryway after 6pm is the preferred alternative
from hearing everyone's input, but if it were there would be a potential
conflict between that idea and converting the area that is now the
kitchen into a printshop.
cheers
On 2014-08-29 11:47, David Keenan wrote:
> Sorry hol.. I know yr probably at work but - what'r ya askin about the hallway?
>
> I was just saying, in the detail drawing there is enough room for the press, but it doesn't seem to match what I measured in real life - I was hoping someone could go check real quick, and maybe measure the width of the kitchen-area hallway too.
>
> David
>
> On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 11:39 AM, <hol(a)gaskill.com> wrote:
>
> so nothing in the hallway?
>
> On 2014-08-29 11:34, David Keenan wrote:
> Patrik:
> Since riseup limits attachment size I sent the perhaps-partially-deprecated floorplans for the NW corner and upstairs mezzanine as marked up by our architect for john (since he wanted to be able to approve far in advance.)
>
> Hol: Good point..
>
> And now actually looking at the detail drawings I see it says 13'3" N-S in the 'ice room' (aka utility room, aka garbage room.) That would be enough room for Gabriela's press with no modification to walls. But. I feel like when we or Gabriela measured it in person (I can't remember who did so), it was definitely less (why I proposed the pony wall be moved back).
>
> Can someone actually go re-measure the width of this room, from 48th st side, to the hallway wall, so we know what it is?
>
> David
>
> On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 11:19 AM, <hol(a)gaskill.com> wrote:
>
> it would be good to see a drawing of the area being proposed since there seems to be some confusion
>
> On 2014-08-29 11:12, Patrik D'haeseleer wrote:
>
> On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 11:01 AM, David Keenan <dkeenan44(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>
> What should happen is our earlier-discussed (and approved by john, if we want to do it) floorplan of putting doors into the north sides of both the storage rooms to provide further means of egress from CCL.
>
> If there is a floorplan already approved with John, please share it - because I have not seen anything on paper, and I don't think that what you have in mind is the same as what I've been talking about!
>
> With this in mind, I think the NE room would be a better room for CCL's lab, if that is an option for you guys? It is a bigger room, and putting a doorway in the storage room closer to the hallway would allow essentially a straight shot through to the double-doors on 48th - Such access could be really useful for example to bring a scissor lift into Sudo/CCL so it does not have to make turns, as well.
>
> What I have been suggesting is to route the exit through the small room in between the two storage rooms. That would indeed be a straight shot, and would not affect either storage room. But we would need somebody to check whether the doorway width we can achieve there would be up to code.
>
> Patrik
>
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For meeting on Weds, an OMNI proposal for a tenant (non-member?):
fwd'ing along
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Rise Above Printing <info(a)riseaboveoakland.com>
Date: Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 1:24 AM
Subject: Re: [omnilogistics] [Critical] Cannot pass new member Rise Above
printing
To: omnilogistics(a)lists.riseup.net
Hi Matt and Omni Collective,
Hopefully this is going to the whole list, if not can you please forward.
At the beginning of August I emailed my proposal to join the Omni with my
responses to the collective joining questionnaire. I sent this to David
Keenan and Niki who were my contact points at that time but I'm not sure if
it got forwarded to the group, so I'm pasting it below. Please let me know
what the next steps might be to answer the questions of the group or
further the discussion of my tenancy and/or membership potential.
It was great to be able to stay for the whole meeting tonight and I can
tell you all are going about your processes in a careful and smart way.
While my situation is time sensitive, I think it's important to give this
decision the time it deserves. If you could let me know what to expect as
far as the near future that'd be great.
Thanks,
Gabriela
Rise Above Graphics is a screen print shop run by myself and occasional
other helpers. We specialize in printing on fabric and clothing. We print
limited edition runs of artist designed t-shirts as well as doing custom
printing for a wide variety of customers. We also offer design services.
I started the print operation in 2005 after much trial and error and self
teaching. What started out small has gained a lot of momentum and now Rise
Above has an excellent reputation and almost more work that we can
sometimes handle. We print for many local artists, bands, shops, schools,
etc. and offer discounts for non-profits.
I've had a dream of joining efforts with others for a long time. When I was
ready to move into a public space I was fortunate enough to come across a
wonderful corner spot on Telegraph and decided to expand into an art
gallery as well. It was such a pleasure to spend 3 years there helping
artists and guest curators use the space for a wide variety of creativity
and expression. Rise Above and Smokeys Tangle developed the Temescal Art
Hop and maintained the Temescal First Fridays and I'm hoping we can both
find a way to resist being pushed out of the neighborhood and keep
supporting the arts in Temescal.
Now that I am being evicted from my spot, for condo conversion I'm looking
to find a place where I can both focus on my print shop and also be part of
a community with a cross pollination of ideas, efforts and energy.
To be honest I am concerned for the future of this neighborhood, which is
also my home. Instead of moving my shop elsewhere I'd much prefer to stay
and join the group effort to maintain conscious growth and resist rampant
commercialization and homogenization.
My income comes from customers who pay for my design and print skills. It's
not the most lucrative business but it has been maintaining itself (and my
daughter and I) for the past several years. I can contribute to the Omni
financially in the form of rent. I can also offer my print services to the
community for cheap or barter. I also envison working with the other
artists/printers/curators/teachers etc. within the collective on
collaborations of making, learning, art events, etc. The possibilities
actually seem kind of infinite at this point!
Looking forward to getting to know everyone more and talking more about all
this potential.
Gabriela Laz
Rise Above Print Shop + Gallery
www.riseaboveoakland.com
On Aug 28, 2014, at 10:19 PM, Matthew Senate wrote:
Hey all,
I regret to bring this up just after what was largely a productive and
important meeting.
However, based on my conversations with sudo room members after the meeting
was over, I need to require that my abstain for this vote must be changed
to a block vote.
Unfortunately, the sudo room has not previously consented to adding a new
member collective. For a decision as serious as adding a new member, I hope
the other members of The Omni Oakland Collective can respect this change of
position, and the need to take time. I hear this strongly from our sudo
community and I hope this resonates with you all.
I wish I was more prepared and able to respond in a timely fashion during
the meeting today, but regretfully, I was not and did not.
You can see no such decision or approval to add Rise Above as a new member
collective was made this past meeting:
https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Notes_2014-08-27
Nor on the 13th: https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Notes_2014-08-13
The sudo room members were waiting for a more formal proposal answering the
questions here: http://wiki.omni-oakland.org/w/Join
Is someone willing to contact Rise Above directly, ASAP?
// Matt
Omni wants to spend $2700 on an ADA ramp into the ballroom, which will
enable us to be legally and publicly open:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/hsh/4632534460.html
Hol's volunteered to install it, is anyone available to pick it up?
As a sudo room delegate, I'm going to vote yes to this on the grounds that
accessibility is one of sudo's core values, and trust in Hol's knowledge
and experience as he's done extensive research on making Omni ADA-compliant
:)
Just wanted to note this on the list and give space for folks to block if
they've good reason. The funds would come from the Omni's bank account.
Cheers,
Jenny
http://jennyryan.nethttp://thepyre.orghttp://thevirtualcampfire.orghttp://technomadic.tumblr.com
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