Greetings Building Goers,
I hope that your April has been filled with moments of joy, strength, and
growth! Below you will find my monthly updates, reminders, and next steps
with dates highlighted in YELLOW.
*Updates & What's New: *
1.
*Notices*: I have started practicing the use of providing notices for
important information being disseminated to lessees. While I prefer to
engage people directly, this method of communication is required for my
stewardship role and is a right that you all have to property management
communication. My process will be to provide information via your mail
cubby. In some situations I may post additional notice in a visible
location in your leased space like a doorway or near a sign-in area. Please
keep a look out for notices in these locations. I am also printing public
notices on bright green paper so they can be visible. Please inform your
members so they can be attentive and review the information.
2.
*Building rules going into effect*: Based on the feedback process the V1
building rules [HERE
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p7yyRqEKfvKxrhcFOBhWbQDMaVKRD1GVYmcAjVY…>
] had no blocking concerns or edit, and have substantially enough detail to
go into effect for the remainder of the year. We will release our response
document that compiled the feedback collected over the last few weeks in my
future newsletter. The primary reason why that couldn't be shared at this
moment is because most comments, questions, and topics of interest fall
under wider building policy requests and implementation inquiries versus
the merits of keeping a building rule or editing its contents.
3.
*Stewardship Practice*: Requests for mediation practices, and protocols
around conflict must be addressed outside the building rules document in
supplemental documents. For the time being, we highly encourage all groups
to prepare their own answers and perspectives around conflict, banning
individuals, and ensuring safe spaces. While we are establishing the
baseline we will not be doing that alone or in a vacuum and expect groups
to help shape that, especially in situations that pertain to your members
or impacts to your members.
*Stewardship Prerequisites*: Specific equipment or appliance requests
that are unique to certain groups will be handled on a case by case basis
versus changes to the building rules as a whole. As we enter a new monthly
leasing period, CALLI will begin norming around the building rule content
and can begin to process exemptions. Unless there is an urgent amendment,
routine feedback will be accepted via the previously shared feedback from [
HERE <https://forms.gle/hEJhREnduWD4im8L8>] This will be the best method
for requesting inclusions or changes to the next version of the building
rules that will be released in 2026.
4.
*Clear passages and egress*: It is essential that we get into the
practice of keeping 3 feet of clearance from all doorways through hallways
and walkways. I am attaching an image that demonstrates the path of egress
that must be cleared at all times demonstrated in blue. We have already
begun addressing this topic and are relying on everyone's support to
communicate this information out to your members.
4799 Floor Plan_1st Fl_updated Egress.pdf
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1msTX7-xyt-S13QjvZhIjFS7dzKkUThHL/view?usp=…>
5.
Examples of some of these efforts: *Working with CCL* to avoid clutter
outside of their leased space by redesigning their layout and using more of
their leased area instead of hallway space for storage. *Working with
Sudoroom* to address immediate and temporary solutions to bike parking
during events. For the next three weeks bikes can be parked in the
entryhall while we discuss design and bike parking.Clearing items
on the *mezzanine
in front of Sudomesh* so that there is full stair exposure and doors are
able to open a full 90 degrees in case of emergencies.
6.
*Voluntary fire inspector upgrades: *Our team has removed an unnecessary
door leading to the ballroom stage, and has widened the path in the
basement by removing the one step platform next to the back storage area.
There is a lot of construction debris down there that we still need to sort
and discard. Please remember that the basement area (including any common
areas) pose a safety risk and continue to be closed.
7.
*Infraction visuals*: I am compiling a list of images that illustrate
building rule infractions and demonstrates unwelcomed actions [HERE
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dXb452FzR1u0mAi7dS-FuQB4OfpwW4WR2UE2b7G…>].
This isn't intended to be punitive, but rather to help us all become more
mindful and develop a common understanding of infractions to avoid both
additional labor of our team in curing these issues, as well as avoiding
future lease violation notices.
8.
*Learnings & actions based on 4/1 event*: For those of you that didn't
see my Omni slack message, I am including the transcribed notes from the
4/1/25 gathering [HERE
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AUJgXe2Y05WoDAu8mNw11gx8svceYZVlr31cSxG…>]
I went through an additional synthesis process to identify items that are
actionable immediately (over next 4 months) and in the near future (over
subsequent 5-12 months) I will be adjusting my work plan to integrate the
actionable item from the meeting and referencing updates in future
newsletters as "4/1 gathering priority updates".
9.
*Plumbing Repair*: A public notice has been posted that we will be
shutting off the water the morning of April 28th to repair the main
service line that has been leaking for several weeks. The work is
anticipated between 8:30-11:30 am. Please notify everyone to use sinks,
restrooms, and other water sources *after* the work is completed. I will
be on-sight to provide reminders to people. Given the impact to our main
line this plumbing issue must be addressed before we can perform any other
plumbing upgrades in the building.
10.
*Tree Maintenance and Removal*: After consulting horticulture and
landscaping experts, we were advised to remove the Italian Cypress trees
(shrubs) from the front of the building. This recommendation was given due
to their close proximity to the structure and encroachment on gutters,
windows, and roof tile as well as for pest control management. We recognize
that this would be a big change with potentially negative impact to the
building community. Instead we opted for moving forward with a modified
version of keeping 4 trees alongside the front entrance and ballroom
entrance, and removing 5 trees: three back trees on 48th, and the two
middle trees on Shattuck. I am attaching photos to show what trees are
being removed with a historical photo of the building we are using for
inspiration [Photos Here
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eh4cCLTb-ovrBNN69iI3JYov4aI3TTWTs2UuyAZ…>]
11.
If anyone has experience in wood working and is interested in salvaging
the trunks for a creative collaborative or commemorative project please let
me know as soon as possible and we can coordinate. A public notice will be
posted throughout the building at least 24 hours before the work will
commence.
12.
*Painting and Floor Upgrades*: It has been expressed to me that there is
a desire to make the back hallway leading to the side exit more inviting.
We will be moving forward with two phases of upgrades. Monday, April
28th-Tuesday, April 29th beginning at 8 am Don Luis will be prepping and
painting the side walls and ceiling between the side exit and demo wall and
will coordinate with FNB to minimize impacts to food distribution. *Everyone
should avoid passing through the back hallway to the side exit for the next
two weeks*. Next we will apply a clear Epoxy to the floor which is
tentatively
set for the morning of May 4th but takes at least 2 days to cure. Closer
to that date additional notices will be posted to show alternative routes
to enter into CCL & Sudoroom. We are trying our best to minimize impacts to
groups, but applying some protective layer on the concrete hallway will
help protect the floor and make cleaning a lot easier in the future.
13.
*ADA Door Opener*: The building has been approved for and requires
installation of an ADA automatic door opener for a couple of years now. We
will be finalizing our selection of an ADA installer that can provide a
warranty for the work in the next few weeks. Moving forward, the Free Store
should keep the main table and all items behind the window with the
"Susan's Corner" sign clear (she photo below.) This will help the
estimating and design process and will be necessary to allow proper
clearance once the ADA button is installed. Shout out to yesterdays Free
Store volunteers Wynd and Toan who started reorganizing and opening this
space up after the photo was taken.
[image: IMG_0034.jpeg]
14.
*Siding*: After rigorous review, we have signed a new siding repair
contract with GVD Renovations. Our first measurement meeting is
scheduled for April 29th. Based on their project schedule and the city's
permitting timeline the work is anticipated to start in June and be
completed by August 1st. I will provide regular updates as more
information comes in.
*Recap & Reminders:*
1.
*Rent Due*: Monthly payments are due today. If you haven't already
completed your CALLI invoice don't forget to submit it as soon as possible.
2.
*Approvals*: Please continue to reach out to me for items that require
CALLI buy-in and approval. If you are wondering what falls under that
category please reference your lease, the building rules, or ask me about
it. If you anticipate specific people playing hands-on roles in building
improvements, it would be ideal to reach out ahead of time so that we can
get a liability waiver signed and have it on file ahead of requests. This
will allow for the process to run more smoothly.
3.
*Dollies & Carts*: Remember that there is equipment available to the
entire building to transport and move items back and forth into the
building that are located in the foyer storage before the trash room.
Please refrain from using the chair dolly for transporting items. It should
remain untouched unless explicitly being used for events. I would like to
avoid items being improperly put away to ensure the longevity of the
equipment. See the picture below for a reference:
[image: IMG_0102.jpeg]
*On the Horizon:*
1.
*Access Control*: We are still looking at different access control
considerations as well as thinking about access control in relationship to
building rule orientation. Be on the lookout for more questions and
information on this in the future.
2.
*Contact Information*: In May our team will be reaching out to collect
information regarding active members and points of contact for specific
roles. As well as any proof of insurance or other items that may be missing
from our files. Stay tuned for more info and requests.
3.
*Safety & Security*: There have been a number of instances reported of
personal harm and safety impacts in and around the building. Due to the
nature of the situations, our team is discussing additional community
safety measures beyond our existing curriculum development and
trust-building process. It will likely be a source of deeper inquiry and
conversation in the coming weeks.
4.
*Locks*: Due to issues of safety and security additional locks will be
added (main nook latch and roof latch) in the near future. It will be
important to identify what individuals should have lock combination
clearance for each group. If lessees anticipate providing clearance for
individuals who are not listed as primary contacts in our records let us
know. I may also reach out directly with this question so please prepare a
response.
5.
*Event in the Entryhall: *Please note that tomorrow starting at 2 pm we
will begin seeing up for the public event below. If the topic resonates
with you, feel free to join CPPC and the other event organizers in the
entryhall. All are welcome to join us.
[image: 4272025 rrrr logos.jpeg]
6.
*OOO Soon*: I will be out of office/omni (OOO) on Thursday, May 1st for
International Workers Day. I encourage everyone to take a moment to
learn, reflect, and act in memory on this day. If you want to be in
community I recommend joining our friends Restore Oakland and Understory at
the May Day Rally organized by Oakland Sin Fronteras (without borders.) See
the attachment below.
7.
I will also be out of the building Tuesday, May 6th and Thursday, May
8th for a Social Purpose Real Estate conference in LA. Based on my
absence on usually scheduled days, I will be adjusting my time on sight and
coming in on different days. Feel free to reach out via email or slack to
schedule a time to chat.
Thank you for getting through my lengthy email. I hope it was informative
and offers clarity. Until we see each other again.
Be well,
--
*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
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https://lu.ma/8bzi4v9w
Hey folks feel like we can support other organizations like bike east bay
with a tag team event and hopefully recruit new souls or at least get
sudoroom some visibility. The Bike East bay is having an event april 29th
on the berkeley bart from 4-7pm (which is friendlier for those of us that
work =D) -> then after the event it's great to roll on down in your bike to
the SudoRoom!
I threw up some stuff on the lu.ma. Does anyone have any ideas for
promotion or some suggestions for cool bike projects at the SudoRoom? I can
also try to figure and curate some bike related videos to project on the
walls
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Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
Dear all,
I would like to invite you for some upcoming events at Sudo!
Romy added them to the calendar. You can follow the links for more info:
* Movie night "Spook Who Sat By The Door," with Eseibio The Automatic
(Oakland), Friday, April 25, 6pm: https://lu.ma/nhg3kgzz
* Book Discussion "Beyond Motolovs" with Kollektiv Orangotango (Germany)
& Anti-Eviction Mapping Project (Bay Area), Friday, May 9, 7:30pm:
https://lu.ma/8ozahg5t
I will be at the space tonight to answer questions.
Free events for all, donations to the space welcomed!
Help us spread the word (among friends) and join us!
Best wishes,
LF.
https://bikeeastbay.org/event/bike-month-kick-off/
This Tuesday at the end of the month, April 27, there’s going to be a bike party kickoff or bike month
I’m gonna put the event on and then say people can come by to Sudoroom right after anyone up to go
Sent from my iPhone
This might be interesting to anyone! It's a free and open event, a ray of
hope in otherwise gloomy judicial events in the USA lately.
https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/sfr/ver.cfm?event_id=26542851
04/17/2025
|
7:00 PM
Towards Just Futures: A Transatlantic Dialogue on Justice Reform
Conversation | with Ronen Steinke and Yoana Tchoukleva
-
Goethe-Institut San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
- LanguageEnglish
- PriceFree admission
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/towards-just-futures-a-transatlantic-dialogue-…>
Join Dr. Ronen Steinke (Germany), a legal scholar, award-winning author,
and Thomas Mann Fellow, who focuses on civil rights and the intersection of
law and politics, and Yoana Tchoukleva (Oakland, California), an attorney,
policy analyst, and project creator dedicated to advancing a community-led
vision for justice, healing, and transformation, for a compelling
conversation on justice reform. Their discussion will explore key issues in
legal systems and reform, fostering a transatlantic dialogue between the US
and Germany. This conversation offers a unique opportunity to engage with
two leading thinkers on pressing legal and social challenges, providing
valuable insights into the evolving landscape of justice across borders.
*This event will take place at the Goethe-Institut San Francisco in
partnership with the Thomas Mann House.*
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Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
The workshop is a collaboration with the Free Store. We'll have full set of
tools and bike stands for our three savvy volunteer bike mechanics to work
with you on your bike. Or show up without a bike and conversate / partake
in skill share. Tell your bicycle friends to come meet bicycle people.
Saturday April 19th from 3pm - 6pm
4799 Shattuck ave Oakland
Here's the flyer:
Thanks,
Toan
https://careers-museumca.icims.com/jobs/1472/director-of-technology/job?mob…
Overview
The Director, Technology is responsible for providing strategic vision,
leadership, management and administration for a wide range of technologies
and systems used at the Museum in support of our mission, vision, values
and visitor-centered philosophy. The position will oversee technology and
data systems to meet current demands as well as prepare for changes and
upgrades, both internally and externally driven. This role requires the
ability to balance cross-departmental requests, effectively communicate
technology priorities across the organization and provide excellent
customer service.
Responsibilities
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
The following reflects OMCA’s definition of essential functions for this
position, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. OMCA may
assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time
due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
*INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES*
- Support the Museum’s mission, values, vision, and core commitment to
the visitor experience, community engagement, and institutional relevancy
for the future
- Contribute to and support the OMCA strategic plan, annual priorities,
and institutional initiatives such as diversity advancement
- Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual
respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many
perspectives
- Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration,
innovation, creativity, and community engagement
- All positions will have core functional responsibilities, cross
functional team activation and learning and development as a core function
of each role.
- As a supervisor of union employees, be aware of and uphold OMCA’s
obligations and commitments to being a responsible and respectful union
employer.
*POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
*Information Systems Management & Administration*
- Responsible for the technology vision, strategy and planning process
that will regularly evaluate existing technology, information systems, and
staffing in support of a data-rich decision-making culture
- Actively engage in and maintain an awareness of emerging technologies,
trends and challenges that will shape the future of the museum.
Consistently maintain and refresh the multi-year roadmap and budget for
technology investments, maintenance, and project priorities in
collaboration with key stakeholders
- Partner in the evaluation of business processes to assess how
technology can improve company workflows, decrease manual labor, and reduce
human error
- Complete requests for proposals, evaluate, purchase and implement
technology systems as needed
- Lead ongoing and future large-scale technology projects, such as CRM.
- Ensure the security of all technology systems against threats of
viruses/malware, theft or loss of customer data. Successfully maintain PCI
compliance
- Evaluate effectiveness and economy of existing system architecture and
applications. Develop and maintain organization-wide systems architecture,
defining standards and protocols for data exchange, data security,
communications, software and interconnection of information systems
- Ensure the proper and consistent functionality of backup, disaster
recovery, and business continuity systems, including conducting periodic
scenario testing or tabletop drills
- Create and maintain documented IT policies and departmental systems,
standards and protocols, including but not limited to data security, data
backup and retention, network performance monitoring, change management and
acceptable use
- Ensure appropriate onboarding and off-boarding for all OMCA staff with
respect to technology
*Management and Administration *
- Lead and serve on cross-functional teams and internal committees
priority setting, and strategic and annual business planning
- Act as the primary subject matter liaison to the OMCA Board’s
Technology Task Force
- Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of the technology staff
including priority setting, coaching, professional development and
performance management
- Participate in OMCA’s performance management and staff development
programs
- Develop, negotiate, and monitor professional services contracts
- Balance multiple projects and priorities in support of the museum’s
mission and goals
- Deliver excellent customer service from the entire technology team,
including vendors
- Develop and effectively manage the Museum’s annual technology budget
- Work with the Chief Financial Officer and other constituents to plan
for long-term equipment and other capital purchases
Qualifications
*EXPERIENCE*
- Ability to display the competencies of strategic thinking, development
of self and others and ability to deploy and align organizational
strategies and objectives
- 10+ years of related technology experience with progressive growth
towards senior leadership
- 5+ years of supervisory experience
- B.A. degree in related field such as Computer Science, Information
Technology, or Management Information Systems preferred
- English language proficiency in both spoken and written form
- Demonstrated ability to manage, maintain and support Windows Servers,
Linux, VMWare, Active Directory, MSSQL SERVER, MySQL, Postgres, Sybase,
Filemaker, Google Apps, cyber security technology and protocols, and VOIP
systems
- Knowledge of office/business applications (e.g., Google Suite)
- Familiarity with CRM, s, financial/accounting, . Museum
Ticketing/Admissions, Nonprofit Fundraising, Digital Asset Management and
Museum Collections Management systems.
- Excellent problem solving, customer service and communication skills
- Passion for staying current in the field
- Knowledge of project management, asset management, and vendor
relationship management including ability to negotiate contracts
- Highly organized with respect to documentation, processes and physical
spaces
- Experience in strategic planning and execution
- Commitment to providing quality data to the organization to enhance
decision-making
- Desire to drive positive and progressive change via technology in a
non-profit environment
- Ability to motivate teams
- Ability to transfer knowledge and train others in the use of both
complex and non-complex technologies
- Ability to effectively communicate with those charged with governance
- Budget and inventory planning abilities
- Ability to initiate and manage organizational change and create cross
organization buy in
*WORK ENVIRONMENT*
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. The environment may
include:
- Museum environment involves both indoor and outdoor working conditions
- Ability to travel between OMCA locations, and other travel as required
by position responsibilities
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Requires strenuous physical work including lifting, pushing and pulling
- Exposure to dirt, dust and fumes
*EEO STATEMENT*
The Oakland Museum of California is dedicated to diversity, inclusion,
accessibility and equity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, ability/disability status, protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by law. We highly encourage our diverse
community to apply for available employment, internship, fellowship and
volunteer positions at the Museum, as we aim to ensure our staff reflects
the diversity of our visitors and surrounding community. In compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, OMCA will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
COMPENSATION: $158,300 - $158,300 annually
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Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
Hello folks,
I thought some of you may know someone that could be interested in this
event. It’s happening this Saturday
April 12, registration is free, but required:
https://secure-justice.org/events
*Privacy Self-Defense & Immigration Know Your Rights*
<https://secure-justice.org/donate>
*Registration is open - secure your seat **HERE*
<https://forms.gle/eRzERVkXT7TeTwb99>*. *
(Regístrate Aquí
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlYJW50eOPYvy4fuIAAQZQbtXHknn-2kk…>
)
Secure Justice invites you to participate in our east bay regional Privacy
Self-Defense Workshop and Immigration Resource Fair, in Oakland. This
important event will provide participants with practical resources and
strategies to protect digital privacy rights, particularly for immigrants,
Muslims, individuals seeking reproductive care, and the LGBTQ+ community.
*If you bring your smartphone and/or laptop with you, we’ll help you
install and setup our recommended privacy protecting products.*
*Event Details:*
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*What:* Privacy Self-Defense Workshop and Immigration Resource Fair
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*When:* April 12, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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*Where:* Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
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*Who:* Open to the general public (Max capacity: 150)
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*Cost:* Free*
*Extras:* Coffee, tea, lunch, childcare, and translators provided
Translators in Spanish, Mandarin, Farsi, Dari, Pashto confirmed so far
(more to come)
*Questions?* Send an email to events(a)secure-justice.org
*This event is free thanks to generous funding received from the:
<https://sff.org/>
*About the Event:* Secure Justice, with assistance from the organizations
listed below, will provide practical privacy tools and immigration legal
guidance, including:
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Privacy workshops covering smartphone, laptop, online, and vehicle data
security and easy-to-understand technical privacy-protecting product
recommendations and solutions. (*Electronic Frontier Foundation*
<https://www.eff.org/>*, Secure Justice*)
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Know Your Rights (KYR) training on immigration law, including the impact
of recent federal policy changes for refugees and those with past criminal
records, along with how to create a step-by-step family
preparedness plan. (*Centro
Legal de la Raza* <https://www.centrolegal.org/>*, **Alameda County
Public Defender’s Unit*
<https://publicdefender.acgov.org/Immigration.page?>*, **Law Office of
Spojmie Nasiri* <https://www.nasirilaw.com/>*, **Council on
American-Islamic Relations SF Bay Area* <https://ca.cair.com/sfba/>)
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Contact information for local rapid response networks and hotlines,
mutual aid organizations, legal aid groups. (*Centro Legal de la Raza,
Alameda County Public Defender’s Unit, Law Office of Spojmie Nasiri,
Council on American-Islamic Relations SF Bay Area*)
-
Legal assistance with gender name and documentation changes. Attorney
onsite from 1:30-3:30pm. (*Identity Affirmation Workshop*
<https://www.identityaffirmation.org/>)
This event will begin with remarks from invited elected officials, followed
by privacy and KYR workshops to empower attendees with actionable knowledge
and technical assistance”
Thanks!
