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Building

2019-04-09T22:26:31Z

Mattsenate: adds ownership structure section

=The Building=
The Omni Commons is a 22,000 sq ft building, built as a meeting hall for the Ligure Club in 1933, on Shattuck and 48th. After decades serving as a social hub for members of the Oakland Scavengers club, appropriately enough, a garbage collecting collective, it was transformed into the Omni, a music venue featuring mostly heavy metal and rock that provides the namesake for this project.

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As of 27 March 2017.

==Ownership Structure==

Currently, Omni Commons' title and improvements (building) at 4799 Shattuck are owned by the non-profit organization itself. However, the organization is in the process of determining the best partner organization to donate the title for the land to and get in return a lease for use of the land by Omni Commons with a 99-year term.

===Analysis at time of Proposal===
* [[Image:Buy_the_building_handout_final_3.pdf]]

==Space Access==
(This section deals with who has access to the space. For information on Accessibility, please see further below)

* Only members of member collectives are granted 24-hour access to the space.
* Members are asked to not occupy the space without at least one other member present for safety reasons.
* Members are not obligated to let non-members in to the space at any time.
* Members may ask non-members to leave the space at any time, for any reasons.

==[[Construction Projects]]==
See also the [[Building Construction and Maintenance Working Group]] and our long list of things in the building [[ToFix]]!

==Space Features==
* a appx 4,000 sq ft, 2 story ballroom / event space with mezzanine
* an industrial kitchen & walk-in freezer (needs fixing up)
* a massive back room with capacity for vertical expansion
* 55'-ish ceilings
* massive basement with windows above street level (currently blacked out)
* a separate room that used to function as a disco (with lighted floor)
* a warren of odd little rooms, a stage, lots of bathrooms, skylights throughout
* a [[The Wheelchair Lift|wheelchair lift]]

==Current Distribution of Space==
* ABDC: Ticket Booth Room off ballroom
* BAPS: mobile units - based mainly out of the Pink Classroom along Shattuck; having classes in unused space around the building as needed
* Chiapas Support Committee - 2nd floor, Balcony room above bar, on corner of Shattuck / 48th (NE corner)
* Counter Culture Labs: North half bocce ball court room
* Food Not Bombs: Basement industrial kitchen & food storage area in walk-in freezer
* GCEA/YES: Pink classroom shared use
* Global Womens Strike: 2nd floor, Balcony room above bar, on corner of Shattuck / 48th (NE corner)
* Liberated Lens: Basement office room
* Phat Beets Produce: Office on ground floor by 48th St entrance & food storage area outside of walk-in freezer
* Sudo Room: South half of bocce ball court room
* Timeless, Infinite Light: 2nd floor, Balcony room above bar, on corner of Shattuck / 48th (NE corner)

==Use of Shared / Common Space==
* Schedule-able shared spaces around the building are available for use on a sliding scale. See https://omnicommons.org/occupy for more info on booking the common spaces, which include:
** [https://omnicommons.org/calendar/locations/omni-commons-ballroom/ Ballroom], [https://omnicommons.org/calendar/locations/omni-commons-mezzanine-south/ mezzanine], [https://omnicommons.org/calendar/locations/omni-commons-mezzanine-north/ library] and stage
** [https://omnicommons.org/calendar/locations/entrance-hall/ Entrance Hall]: Front entrance area, accessible via the front door at the corner of 48th and Shattuck
** The [https://omnicommons.org/calendar/locations/omni-commons-basement-hall/ Basement Hall] as well as the [https://omnicommons.org/calendar/locations/omni-commons-library/ Basement Library]
** Upstairs [https://omnicommons.org/calendar/locations/omni-commons-disco-room/ Disco Room], for somatic activities such as yoga, dance and martial arts as well as the [https://omnicommons.org/calendar/locations/omni-commons-upstairs-den/ Upstairs Den] near the public terminals.
** Several small rooms throughout the building, such as the [https://omnicommons.org/calendar/locations/omni-commons-blue-classroom/ Blue Classroom], the [https://omnicommons.org/calendar/locations/omni-commons-ticket-booth-room/ Ticket Booth Room], and the [https://omnicommons.org/calendar/locations/omni-commons-treatment-room/ Treatment Room].

==Accessibility==
See [[Accessibility]]

==Internets==
* Our current Internet Service Provider is LMI, serving us 100up/100down mbps. Several open wifi access points are available throughout the building. Learn more about [http://peoplesopen.net peoplesopen.net]!

==Telephony==

Omniphonix - Asterisk server for VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)

Use the "pay"phone outside the front door or VOIP phones throughout the building to call locations within Omni Commons.

==Other Facilities==
8 [[Toilets|Restrooms]] available now from October 2015

==Legal Concerns==
* [[Permits]]
* [[Zoning]]
* Licensing and Certification
* [[Fire Safety|Fire safety and occupancy]]
* Info on possible [[property tax exemption]]

Here's the CA building code regulations regarding emergency exits and maximum occupancy etc.:

http://www.ecodes.biz/ecodes_support/free_resources/2013California/13Fire/PDFs/Chapter%2010%20-%20Means%20of%20Egress.pdf

I believe we would fall under Occupancy Classification B - Business Group, which includes offices, educational occupancy above 12th grade, laboratories (for testing, research and instruction), print shops, professional services, training and skill development not within a school or academic program.
http://www.ecodes.biz/ecodes_support/free_resources/2013California/13Fire/PDFs/Chapter%202%20-%20Definitions.pdf

=Values=
==How do we envision using the space?==
* To collaborate on projects
* To host classes and performances
* To network, meet each other, welcome newcomers
* To store [[The Omni Commons|resources for common use]] (or equitably restricted)

==Concerns about use of space==
* Will there be commercial activity in the space?
** Yes, bookstore/cafe will operate as businesses
* will profit-sharing be required of profitable endeavors?
** Ideally, consensus can be reached that profitable endeavors can help to subsidize rent/mortgage/property taxes

==How our dominant culture views and values 'space' ($/psf) ==
A simplistic capitalist analysis which conveniently excludes many critical metrics of economic and social value is 'price-per-square-foot' ($/psf).

$/psf presumes that the 'square footage' any defined area of the building substantializes all its value and worth, regardless of who is using it or what goes in within it, while at the same time invisibilizing entirely the 'price' of labor freely given towards the success of our overall enterprise, as well as any social/public-benefit dimension, by any subtenant using said space (as this in turn directly bears on determining how much one 'should' pay per square foot). Labor and space cannot actually be divergent from ''any'' analysis of how much a given space is 'worth' or which groups should pay and where. In purely economic terms, $/psf is an innately flawed analysis and entirely doxic on its own merits for the purposes of our project.

To put it another way. This analysis excises important real-life economic and 'value'-related variables that directly impact the viability of the project and directly impact any determination of '$/psf', such as:
* 'which' subtenants actually contribute their uncompensated labor upon which the project also survives;
* the entire moral-political logics of sliding-scale, donation-based, capacity-based contribution upon which the overall project was founded and also operates daily;
* the additional integration of rental income for various spaces from outside sources which directly impacts our monthly expenses;
* the fact that some subtenants pay rent without having any dedicated space whatsoever (the 'shares' of common space model below is innately unfair to such groups)
* the fact that in practice some groups use shared spaces far more than others;
* the fact that some subtenants have other 'valuable' benefits such voting/consensus rights, potential future building-ownership rights / equity etc, while others do not,
* the fact that some subtenants that are for-profit businesses might alternately easily construe much of the expense 'per square foot' and labor 'donated' as investment in their business, while other subtenants have no profit motive,
* etc.

Actually following the $/psf model as described below would make it literally impossible to reconcile any numbers it generates with how income is actually produced to pay our expenses, nor should it imply (as it otherwise does) how much one 'should' pay for space without considering what goes on in that space.

With all these caveats in mind, old, preliminary estimates of $/psf with room square footages can be found on: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17DINigEczGwjfTdmdxl-MpYe1KJzJJDeCHRQnMC9usg/edit?usp=sharing this spreadsheet].

The rates in the spreadsheet are based on the following assumptions:
* We have a fixed target rent that we ''have'' to make every month. You can adjust the rent amount on the Summary sheet.
* We want a specific fraction of that rent to come from dedicated space. Currently set to 50% on the Summary sheet - can be adjusted up if you want to more strongly discourage dedicated space.
* $/sqft for individual rooms are scaled by a quality score. Each +1 in quality correspond to a 10% increase in $/sqft (adjustable from the Summary sheet).
* I've assumed that almost all storage areas will eventually become dedicated space, even if they have not yet been allocated to individual groups yet. I've included those under a separate heading "rented".
* Given the amount of rent we want to get from dedicated space, and the amount of dedicated space all groups want, we can calculate how much we should charge for each room to exactly match the rent.
* Use of the shared space is priced separately, based on how many "shares" each group contributes. We'll need to specify how much use of the shared resources one share corresponds to - e.g. one share could be equivalent to 10 members hanging out at the Omni on a daily basis, or using one of the basement rooms once a week for a 2-hour class, or reserving the ballroom for an event twice a year.
* Groups who also have dedicated space are also required to take on a minimum number of shares proportional to the square footage of their dedicated space. In other words, we don't want groups that will lock themselves into their space and never use the shared space. I have fairly arbitrarily set that minimum number to 1 share per 500 sqft (adjustable from the Summary sheet).
* Groups who do ''not'' have dedicated space (or only have a bit of storage space) will need to make an honest calculation of how many "shares" of the shared resources of the building they will need. For now, I have picked the number of shares for BAPS and Oakland Nights Live to match the amount of rent they said they could afford to pay.
* Once we have an allocation of shares in the shared space, we simply divide the remainder of the rent proportional to those shares.
* The calculation of $/sqft for each of the rooms should only need to be done ''once'' (possibly updated if and when the total rent goes up, or if we make a policy decision to increase the %rent from dedicated space). The cost per share in the shared space may go up or down over time, depending on how many groups join or leave the Omni, and how much dedicated space actually gets rented. If groups leave, the remaining groups will need to shoulder a larger fraction of the rent, which will be reflected in a higher rate per share of the shared space.
--[[User:Patrik|Patrik]] ([[User talk:Patrik|talk]]) 12:22, 30 April 2014 (UTC)

=Financial Information=
See also [[Business Model]] for Omni's membership structure and flows of income and expenditures.

==Current Monthly Expenses==
As of second quarter 2017, we pay roughly $15,000 for various expenses. Prior to the building purchase on December 7th, 2016, our expenses often exceeded $17,000/month, requiring us to borrow from community members. Once the bulk of these loans have been repaid, we expect our monthly recurring expenses to dip down to a more comfortable $10,000/month - however, these calculations do not include various unexpected costs, such as roof repair, sewer lateral, etc. We are attempting to build a capital reserve fund with a combination of event rental income as well as grants and large donations.
===Mortgage===
Starting Jan 1st, 2017 we officially stopped paying rent and started paying off a mortgage loan! Our loan is for $975,000 at 5.5% interest, with a balloon payment due Jan 1st, 2021.
* $5,365.61 + 5.5% ($312.28) = $5,677.89/mo

===Utilities===
* Gas & Electric - ~$1,100/mo
* Water - ~$225/mo
* Waste Management - $490/mo
* Internet - $152/mo

===Insurance===
* Directors & Officers Insurance - $168.67/mo
* General Liability - $550/mo
* Property - $500/mo

===Other Expenses===
* Community Loans - $51,800 to be repaid in 2017, $28,000 in 2018, and $2,000 in 2019.
* Dues & Subscriptions - ~$50/mo
* Maintenance & Supplies - $150/mo

==Monthly Income==

===Revenue from Member Collectives===
* Art Bison Design Coop: $450
* Bay Area Public School: 90% of donations received
* Chiapas Support Committee: $200
* Counter Culture Labs: $2000
* Global Communication Services/YES: $200
* Global Women's Strike - Omni Collective: $200
* Liberated Lens: $300
* Phat Beets: $850
* Sudo Room: $2000
* Timeless, Infinite Light: $300
'Total: $6,500/month + 90% of donations to BAPS (currently $0)'

===Revenue from Other Supporters===
* The [[Commons Working Group]] works with many different groups and individuals that rent out spaces in the Omni on a sliding-scale basis. On average, space rental generates between $2000-$4000 each month. A fun working group that could always use more volunteers, come by a meeting on 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6pm to help with event coordination!
* We are currently researching grants for capital improvement projects, such as building accessibility, kitchen remodeling, and structural improvements. Please drop us a line at fundraising AT omnicommons DOT org if you have any suggestions, or come to a Fundraising WG meeting!

=Building Improvements=

'''One Year Plan'''
* Replace Ballroom & Entrance Hall skylights (leaky roof).
* Patch & seal basement's south wall & install French drain along same (leaky basement).
* Finish Entrance Hall wheelchair bathroom.
* Overhead lighting in Entrance Hall.

'''5 Year Plan'''

'''10 Year Plan'''

'''15 Year Plan'''

File:Buy the building handout final 3.pdf

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Collectives

2017-03-23T20:57:08Z

Mattsenate: Removes YES

Here is a list of Omni's member collectives and information about them!

'''[[join|How do I start a collective?]]'''

= Art Bison Design Coop =
[[File:Abdclogo.jpg|right|noframe|200px]]
* http://artbisondesigncoop.blogspot.com/

Art Bison is a feminist collective that shares resources and produces media. Our principal media is screen printing and we are as much makers as we are teachers. We empower youth, womyn, those with barriers to employment, LGBTQIA folks, and all who are curious, to make their own media. Through work/trade we are able to produce shirts and posters for, often at no cost, to a wide variety of social and political events.

= Bay Area Public School =
[[File:Logo-baps.png|right|noframe|200px]]
* http://bayareapublicschool.org/
* contact: publia.pigeon "at" gmail "dot" com

'''A Free School'''

The Bay Area Public School is an ongoing, evolving experiment in bringing forth radical alternatives to existing institutions. It came into being in response to a collective recognition of the crucial need for free, public spaces in which to engage in the shared exploration, contemplation and generation of new ideas through group discourse, collaborative learning, and creative inquiry.

It is our belief that spaces which are unrestrained by institutional pedagogical models and agendas, which are completely free, which are open to and determined by the public, and which allow for the exchange of ideas and methods, inform the types of creative practices that help us to understand, articulate and respond to the conditions of our own time within a greater historical context. We are of the opinion that the division of study into distinct and separate categories intended to produce “Specialists” and “Authorities” as arbiters of what is culturally and socially valuable, is antithetical to the synthesis required for the development of truly new modes of thinking and being in the world, and, ultimately, for the construction of creative modes of expression necessary to meaningful, considered inquest into prevailing systems, their historical antecedents, and future potentialities.

As a part of this experiment, the Bay Area Public School maintains that all classes, events and resources will always be completely free to all people. We are critical of the prohibitive costs of higher education and, in turn, the exclusion of those unwilling or unable to submit to lifelong debt, from participation in the philosophical, political, and aesthetic discourses which largely mediate the social and cultural content that shapes our world.

= Birdhouse =
Birdhouse's mission:
* To bring into the Omni community artists whose perspectives, experiences and artwork challenge the dominant culture.
* To increase free, donation based arts programming in the Bay Area
* To create a visible arts presence and broadening the perception of the Omni as an arts space.
* To provide a platform for artists and non artists alike, to use the infrastructure, community and resources of the Omni for free and horizontally organized arts and arts education programs.
* To collaborate on creative projects with other member collectives and horizontally organized groups in the Bay Area.

= Chiapas Support Committee =
* http://compamanuel.com/
* https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chiapas-Support-Committee-Oakland/86234490686
* contact: cezmat@igc.org

The Chiapas Support Committee / Comité de Apoyo a Chiapas (CSC) is a grassroots all-volunteer group based in Oakland, California. CSC serves as a center for education and information about Chiapas, the Zapatista communities and Mexico.

CSC works with Indigenous Zapatista communities to support and accompany their process of constructing autonomous health care, education and economic development.

The Chiapas Support Committee regularly organizes forums and other events and activities to share and discuss ideas, analyses and developments related to the Zapatista communities, Mexico and U.S.-related policies.

= Counter Culture Labs =
[[File:Logo-ccl.png|right|noframe|200px]]
* http://www.counterculturelabs.org/
* contact: info "at" counterculturelabs "dot" org

'''DIYbio homegrown in the East Bay.'''

Counter Culture Labs is part of the burgeoning global DIYbio movement here to excite curiosity and empower exploration. It is a place to share tools, knowledge and experience - a comfortable, open community in which to learn, create, tinker and innovate. We are open to biohackers, biotech professionals, citizen scientists and empiricists of all stripes!

[[File:Ccl.jpg|noframe|400px]]

= Food Not Bombs =
[[File:Logo-fnb.png|right|noframe|200px]]
* http://www.ebfnb.org/
* hefinkel "at" gmail "dot" com

'''Free Food for the People! Cultivating community alternatives to the money economy...'''

East Bay Food Not Bombs has been operating in Berkeley and Oakland continuously on a volunteer basis since 1991. We cook large scale community meals and serve free food six days a week. Food Not Bombs functions on a paradigm of grassroots recourse re-distribution, bringing free food to parks, political events, neighborhood gatherings, and social centers.

Through Food Not Bombs we create infrastructure outside of money through which abundance can be shared. Food Not Bombs is excited and intrigued by the Omni project and the collaboration between collectives. We believe that a community kitchen is integral to creating a space of “commons”. Over and over we have seen the kitchen as a main artery and gathering point in liberated, autonomous space.

= Global Womens Strike - Omni Collective =
[[File:Logo-gws.png|right|noframe|200px]]
* http://www.globalwomenstrike.net/
* lori "at" allwomencount "dot" net

'''Invest in caring not killing!'''

International network for recognition & payment for all caring work, and the return of military spending to the community starting with women the main carers everywhere.

Women & girls do 2/3 of the world's work, most of it unwaged. +$1 trillion/year is spent on the military worldwide, more than half by the US. 10% of this would provide the essentials of life for all: water, sanitation, basic health, nutrition, literacy, and a minimum income.

'''Who we are:'''
* The Global Women's Strike is a grassroots network with national co-ordinations in a number of countries. Invest in caring not killing is our strategy for change. We campaign for the return of military budgets to the community, beginning with women the main carers in every country of people and the planet. Women, and men who support our goals, take action together on 8 March, International Women’s Day, and throughout the year. We work to ensure that power relations among us are addressed, and that each of our struggles is backed by our collective power.
* Women from different sectors are involved: women of colour, Indigenous & rural women, mothers, women in waged work, lesbian, bisexual women & TT women, sex workers, religious activists, women with disabilities, older & younger women...

= Liberated Lens =
* [[Liberated_Lens_Collective|https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Liberated_Lens_Collective]]
* contact: Liberated_Lens@lists.riseup.net
* announcements mailing list: https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/liberated_lens.announce
* Open Meeting Time: Sundays, 7pm

See their [[Liberated_Lens_Collective|wiki page]] for info!

= Phat Beets =
[[File:Logo-pb.png|right|noframe|200px]]
* http://www.phatbeetsproduce.org/
* contact: info "at" phatbeetsproduce "dot" org

Phat Beets Produce is a food justice collective. The collective was started in North Oakland in 2007 as a guerrilla produce stand in a North Oakland park. We now support two certified, clinic based farmers’ markets, one youth led school farm stand and community nutrition hub, and a youth market garden in partnership with a local hospital obesity prevention program. As a collective, we strive to support social businesses and small farmers and farmers of color.

''Phat Beets has a space at the Omni but has not yet applied to be a member collective.''

= Sudo Room =
[[File:Logo-sudo.png|right|noframe|200px]]
* https://sudoroom.org/
* contact: [mailto:info@sudoroom.org info@sudoroom.org]
* [[Sudo_Room|wiki page to merge with this]]

'''Creative community and hacker space'''

Sudo Room is an East Bay creative community and hackerspace. Sudo Room has an open membership, is nonhierarchical, and we are all “types”… tech developers, citizen scientists, activists, artists, and all combinations in between and beyond. Most importantly we are human beings interested in and working towards positive social change. Our goal is to create an inclusive, dedicated hackerspace in Oakland. We share ideas and projects in the following areas:
* Creative Use Of Technology
* Citizen Science
* Digital Citizenship And Literacy
* Environmental Sustainability
* Community Engagement
* Self-Government

It is a place to learn, create, gather, work, play and more.

Our slogan is: ''HACK THE PLANET!''

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= Timeless Infinite Light =
[[File:Logo-til.png|right|noframe|200px]]
* http://timelessinfinitelight.com/
* forever "at" timelessinfinitelight "dot" com

Timeless, Infinite Light is an Oakland-based small press that primarily publishes contemporary poetry, but also veers into critical theory, experimental fiction, ephemera, and whatever surprises us. Sometimes our books look like books, and sometimes they don’t. We have a west coast lean towards the experimental/political/mystical.

We have published works by Ivy Johnson, Olive Blackburn, Justin Carder, Amy Berkowitz, Zoe Tuck, Sasha Fletcher, Emji Spero, Otis Pig, and many others. We currently are working on an anthology of East Bay poets called Its Night in San Francisco but it's Sunny in Oakland, as well as a set of calendar reform tracts by Hakim Bey.

* https://vimeo.com/89037660
* https://vimeo.com/user9045346

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Join

2016-04-30T22:21:56Z

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'''A Commons in Oakland, California'''

From Latin omni-, "all, every, the whole, of every kind,"

Omni Commons is comprised of several Bay Area collectives with a shared political vision—one that, at its most basic level, privileges a more equitable commoning of resources and meeting of human needs over private interests or corporate profit.

We invite you to join us in establishing a hub: a safe productive place to pool resources for the collective use and stewardship of the greater community. A space that fosters an ethic of radical collaboration across disciplines and between individuals, creating a living model for future radical spaces. By collectivizing, we are able to consolidate expenses for the purpose of amplifying one another’s goals. Omni is far greater than the sum of its parts.

Omni is making manifest a different way of being together. This is not a project that aims to realize the impossible. Rather, Omni represents a complete perspectival shift, one that allows us to model a way of living outside of the mandates of private interests and corporate profit. It is a reclamation of the Commons. We are creating a space where resources are mutually cared for, cultivated and shared.
For more info: http://www.omnicommons.org/

=Get involved!=
There are many ways to 'join' the Omni Commons:
* Attend a class, meeting, workshop or event - check the [https://omnicommons.org/calendar calendar] for a list of upcoming events.
* Come to a [[Working_Groups|working group]] meeting and help us support this crazy project!
* Most of our [[Collectives|member collectives]] have open membership, check the calendar for their respective upcoming meetings and open houses.

=Delegates meeting and joining as a collective=

Delegate meetings are open for anyone to come and witness. If you would like to formally join the Omni Collective as a member-group, we have created this short sheet to facilitate the procedure:

*Please read about our [[Self-Governance|vision / governing principles]] to determine if your collective is willing and able to collaborate within the structure and culture we have co-created so far.
*Attend a weekly Omni [[Meetings|Meeting]] 7–9pm Thursdays at 4799 Shattuck Ave in the basement.
*Present your collective to the group. This should include '''*IN WRITING*''' answers to the questions in '''the [[Join#Potential_member_group_proposal_guidelines|proposal guidelines]] below.'''
** We seek an understanding of what you do, points of synergy with the Omni Commons, some thoughts as to how we can help one another (i.e. what can you provide to the community? what do you need?), as well as what relationship you seek to have with the greater community.
*After your presentation, the Delegates will take the information to their respective groups for a week of deliberation. We will make a decision at the next Delegates meeting, in a closed vote.

If approved, the following:
*Choose a delegate to represent your collective in Omni Delegate meetings
*ATTEND Omni general meetings and participate in/contribute to the ongoing evolution of the project!

=Potential member group proposal guidelines=

In preparing a membership proposal for your group to join Omni, please make sure to include the following points. You can answer using these questions directly or incorporate them into a format that suits your style.

1. Mission statement
* What do you do? What happens in the world because you exist? (1-3 sentences)

2. Origin and group history
* How did you start? What have you done? (1-3 sentences)

3. Participation in the Omni
* Why are you interested in becoming a member? How does your group intend to use the space? What are your needs? (less than 5 sentences)

4. Group finances and paying rent
* Omni Commons currently pays about '''$15,000''' per month. We take our finances seriously for all member collectives.
* What does your group do to support itself financially? What is your best plan for contributing your potential share of rent to the Omni?
** Please include relevant financial statements, especially documentation of sufficient income (e.g. balance sheet, bank statement, profit & loss statement). (less than 5 sentences)

5. Dedicated space
* If your group would like some dedicated space at the Omni, what square footage and what features are you looking for? Which specific rooms do you feel might be suitable? (1-3 sentences)
** Prepare to present ALL possible, desirable spaces with some sort of [[Floorplan|drawing or physical in-person markings (like painter's tape)]].
** Please also create a "pros and cons" list for EACH possible space.

6. Other contributions to the Omni
* This question should inspire some imagination. We are exploring ideas to pay rent and purchase the building in the long-term. The basic plan is for each group paying a share of rent. Potential plans include groups sharing profit from their activities, producing Omni events, and booking other events. What is the best-case scenario for using the Omni space to further support your group? (less than 5 sentences)

7. Additional
* Is there any other information that you think would be useful for us to know about your group? (as many sentences as you like)

== what we're looking for ==
This section needs expansion

* What kind of groups?
** Donation-based
** Volunteer-led
** Non-profit
** Worker Owned
** Offer value to the public for free or sliding scale

* What core values do groups share?
** Standing in solidarity with all oppressed people
** Cultures of consent, against rape, violence & exploitation
** The survival & thrival of our communities and neighborhoods
** Striving for social, economic & environmental justice
** Maintaining an active, publicly accessible commons
** Fostering radical discourse and education
** Removing barriers to technical innovation and scientific inquiry by providing needed equipment and space for individual and group learning.
** Providing a venue for innovative cultural production

Delegates Meeting Notes Template

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Weekly Omni Delegates' Meeting - Day Month ##, 2016

== Who's Here? ==

=== Meeting Roles ===
* Facilitator/s:
* Explanation of hand signals: "deaf applause", "raised hand", "point of process", "direct response"(wildcard), etc.
* Stacktaker:
* Timekeeper:
* Notetaker/s:
** URL of this pad: https://pad.riseup.net/p/omninom
* Vibe Reader:
* Next meeting's facilitator(s):

=== Delegates ===
* BAPS:
* BH:
* BS:
* CCL:
* CSC:
* FNB:
* GWS:
* HNJ:
* LL:
* Mess:
* MPM:
* Sudo:
* TIL:
* Quorum:

=== Introductions ===
Introduce yourself: Name; Preferred Pronoun; Affiliation
*

== Announcements ==

== Bans ==

== Working Group Report-Backs ==

=== Building & permits ===
Meetings: Mondays at 8pm

* This group needs help; https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/building

=== Becoming Omni ===

=== Commons ===
Meetings: Sundays at 7pm

=== Communications ===

=== Finance ===
Meetings: Every other Thursday at 7pm

=== Buy the Building ===
Meetings: Mondays at 6:30pm

== Example Proposal ==

== Example Discussion Item ==

= End of Meeting =
* please archive these meeting notes by copying the entire pad contents onto the omni wiki
* then please erase the contents of this pad
* then please cut & paste a blank template from here: https://omnicommons.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Delegates_Meeting_Notes_Template&action=edit
* previous notes are archived here: https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Meetings

Join

2016-03-29T23:34:31Z

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'''A Commons in Oakland, California'''

From Latin omni-, "all, every, the whole, of every kind,"

Omni Commons is comprised of several Bay Area collectives with a shared political vision—one that, at its most basic level, privileges a more equitable commoning of resources and meeting of human needs over private interests or corporate profit.

We invite you to join us in establishing a hub: a safe productive place to pool resources for the collective use and stewardship of the greater community. A space that fosters an ethic of radical collaboration across disciplines and between individuals, creating a living model for future radical spaces. By collectivizing, we are able to consolidate expenses for the purpose of amplifying one another’s goals. Omni is far greater than the sum of its parts.

Omni is making manifest a different way of being together. This is not a project that aims to realize the impossible. Rather, Omni represents a complete perspectival shift, one that allows us to model a way of living outside of the mandates of private interests and corporate profit. It is a reclamation of the Commons. We are creating a space where resources are mutually cared for, cultivated and shared.
For more info: http://www.omnicommons.org/

=Get involved!=
There are many ways to 'join' the Omni Commons:
* Attend a class, meeting, workshop or event - check the [https://omnicommons.org/calendar calendar] for a list of upcoming events.
* Come to a [[Working_Groups|working group]] meeting and help us support this crazy project!
* Most of our [[Collectives|member collectives]] have open membership, check the calendar for their respective upcoming meetings and open houses.

=Delegates meeting and joining as a collective=

Delegate meetings are open for anyone to come and witness. If you would like to formally join the Omni Collective as a member-group, we have created this short sheet to facilitate the procedure:

*Please read about our [[Self-Governance|vision / governing principles]] to determine if your collective is willing and able to collaborate within the structure and culture we have co-created so far.
*Attend a weekly Omni [[Meetings|Meeting]] 7–9pm Thursdays at 4799 Shattuck Ave in the basement.
*Present your collective to the group. This should include '''*IN WRITING*''' answers to the questions in '''the [[Join#Potential_member_group_proposal_guidelines|proposal guidelines]] below.'''
** We seek an understanding of what you do, points of synergy with the Omni Commons, some thoughts as to how we can help one another (i.e. what can you provide to the community? what do you need?), as well as what relationship you seek to have with the greater community.
*After your presentation, the Delegates will take the information to their respective groups for a week of deliberation. We will make a decision at the next Delegates meeting, in a closed vote.

If approved, the following:
*Choose a delegate to represent your collective in Omni Delegate meetings
*ATTEND Omni general meetings and participate in/contribute to the ongoing evolution of the project!

=Potential member group proposal guidelines=

In preparing a membership proposal for your group to join Omni, please make sure to include the following points. You can answer using these questions directly or incorporate them into a format that suits your style.

1. Mission statement
* What do you do? What happens in the world because you exist? (1-3 sentences)

2. Origin and group history
* How did you start? What have you done? (1-3 sentences)

3. Participation in the Omni
* Why are you interested in becoming a member? How does your group intend to use the space? What are your needs? (less than 5 sentences)

4. Group finances and paying rent
* Omni Commons currently pays about '''$15,000''' per month. We take our finances seriously for all member collectives.
* What does your group do to support itself financially? What is your best plan for contributing your potential share of rent to the Omni?
** Please include relevant financial statements, especially documentation of sufficient income (e.g. balance sheet, bank statement, profit & loss statement). (less than 5 sentences)

5. Dedicated space
* If your group would like some dedicated space at the Omni, what square footage and what features are you looking for? Which specific rooms do you feel might be suitable? (1-3 sentences)

6. Other contributions to the Omni
* This question should inspire some imagination. We are exploring ideas to pay rent and purchase the building in the long-term. The basic plan is for each group paying a share of rent. Potential plans include groups sharing profit from their activities, producing Omni events, and booking other events. What is the best-case scenario for using the Omni space to further support your group? (less than 5 sentences)

7. Additional
* Is there any other information that you think would be useful for us to know about your group? (as many sentences as you like)

== what we're looking for ==
This section needs expansion

* What kind of groups?
** Donation-based
** Volunteer-led
** Non-profit
** Worker Owned
** Offer value to the public for free or sliding scale

* What core values do groups share?
** Standing in solidarity with all oppressed people
** Cultures of consent, against rape, violence & exploitation
** The survival & thrival of our communities and neighborhoods
** Striving for social, economic & environmental justice
** Maintaining an active, publicly accessible commons
** Fostering radical discourse and education
** Removing barriers to technical innovation and scientific inquiry by providing needed equipment and space for individual and group learning.
** Providing a venue for innovative cultural production

Floorplan

2016-03-27T18:40:20Z

Mattsenate: uploads scalable floorplans for floors 1 and 2

Omni Commons has three stories (basement, ground floor, and second floor).

The total area of the building is approximately ~'''22,418 ft2''' (square feet), which is ~'''2083 m2''' (square meters).

==Current Floor Plan==
Designed for those looking to rent a space in the Omni Commons.
<gallery>
File:LEGEND.png|Key (png)
File:Basement.png|Basement (png)
File:Groundfloor.png|Ground Floor (png)
File:Floor2.png|Upper Level (png)
File:Omni commons scalable floorplan floors 1 and 2.pdf|Scalable Floorplan of Floors 1 and 2 (pdf)
</gallery>
23 November 2015. Source: https://omnicommons.org/occupy/omni-commons-floorplan/

==Evacuation Plan==

<gallery>
File:Main-floor-0.png|main floor (ballroom)
File:Top-floor-0.png|top floor (ballroom)
</gallery>

==Drawings==

Below are detailed drawings by Rod Lamkey (design services) as of January 11th 1996. Lots of details and dimensions, but a bit hard to read in places. Here's the [[Media:4799Shattuck-Detail Drawings.pdf|original file]].

And cleaned up versions of the same file:

<gallery mode="nolines">
File:4799Shattuck-Detail Drawings pg1.png| External view
File:4799Shattuck-Detail Drawings pg2.png| Main Floor
File:4799Shattuck-Detail Drawings pg3.png| Top Floor
File:4799Shattuck-Detail Drawings pg4.png| Basement Floor & Cross Sections
</gallery>

===Annotated===
The following floor plan images have been annotated with corresponding names/numbers for the logical sections of the building. A full composite plan is provided, along with a file for each floor. The individual files should be sized 1 pixel to 1 inch.

<gallery mode="nolines">
File:Omni_full_floorplan.png|Full Floor Plan
File:Omni_top_floor.png|Top Floor
File:Omni_main_floor.png|Main Floor
File:Omni_basement.png|Basement
</gallery>

== Usage Floorplan ==

===March - October 2015===
<gallery>
Omni Floor Plan-Joel-d2-Basement.jpg| Basement
Omni Floor Plan-Joel-d2-GroundFlr.jpg| Main floor
File:Omni Floor Plan-Joel-d2-UpperFloors.jpg| Top floor
</gallery>

===November 2014 - March 2015===
<gallery mode="nolines">
File:Omni_Floorplan_Tentative1.png
</gallery>

===Initial Proposals===

The following proposal is highly inaccurate, it's a first-stab gesture so we can drastically reshape and correct it.

This spreadsheet contains an estimate of the size and features of the spaces, based on name/number: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17DINigEczGwjfTdmdxl-MpYe1KJzJJDeCHRQnMC9usg/edit#gid=1418749855

You should be able to easily edit the "svg" version using [http://www.inkscape.org/en/download/ Inkscape], available on every platform (Windows, Mac, Linux).

<gallery mode="nolines">
File:Omni_full_floorplan_proposal.png|Raster version (.png)
File:Omni_full_floorplan_proposal_source.svg|Source version (.svg)
</gallery>

Another possible plan for space allocation:
<gallery mode="nolines">
File:Omni full floorplan_NS.svg|Proposed Space Allocation
</gallery>

Initial proposal for Sudo/CCL layout:
*[[Bocce_ball_court|Sketch of possible configuration of Sudo Room / Counter Culture Labs]]

Draft Name Proposal from Korl!
<gallery mode="nolines">
File:OMNI - Space Ops - Names.png
</gallery>

File:Omni commons scalable floorplan floors 1 and 2.pdf

2016-03-27T18:39:25Z

Mattsenate: includes scalable floorplans for floors 1 and 2

includes scalable floorplans for floors 1 and 2

Join

2016-03-22T21:53:23Z

Mattsenate: /* Potential member group proposal guidelines */ adds to q's

'''A Commons in Oakland, California'''

From Latin omni-, "all, every, the whole, of every kind,"

Omni Commons is comprised of several Bay Area collectives with a shared political vision—one that, at its most basic level, privileges a more equitable commoning of resources and meeting of human needs over private interests or corporate profit.

We invite you to join us in establishing a hub: a safe productive place to pool resources for the collective use and stewardship of the greater community. A space that fosters an ethic of radical collaboration across disciplines and between individuals, creating a living model for future radical spaces. By collectivizing, we are able to consolidate expenses for the purpose of amplifying one another’s goals. Omni is far greater than the sum of its parts.

Omni is making manifest a different way of being together. This is not a project that aims to realize the impossible. Rather, Omni represents a complete perspectival shift, one that allows us to model a way of living outside of the mandates of private interests and corporate profit. It is a reclamation of the Commons. We are creating a space where resources are mutually cared for, cultivated and shared.
For more info: http://www.omnicommons.org/

=Get involved!=
There are many ways to 'join' the Omni Commons:
* Attend a class, meeting, workshop or event - check the [https://omnicommons.org/calendar calendar] for a list of upcoming events.
* Come to a [[Working_Groups|working group]] meeting and help us support this crazy project!
* Most of our [[Collectives|member collectives]] have open membership, check the calendar for their respective upcoming meetings and open houses.

=Delegates meeting and joining as a collective=

Delegate meetings are open for anyone to come and witness. If you would like to formally join the Omni Collective as a member-group, we have created this short sheet to facilitate the procedure:

*Please read about our [[Self-Governance|vision / governing principles]] to determine if your collective is willing and able to collaborate within the structure and culture we have co-created so far.
*Attend a weekly Omni [[Meetings|Meeting]] 7–9pm Thursdays at 4799 Shattuck Ave in the basement.
*Present your collective to the group. This should include '''*IN WRITING*''' answers to the questions in '''the [[Join#Potential_member_group_proposal_guidelines|proposal guidelines]] below.'''
** We seek an understanding of what you do, points of synergy with the Omni Commons, some thoughts as to how we can help one another (i.e. what can you provide to the community? what do you need?), as well as what relationship you seek to have with the greater community.
*After your presentation, the Delegates will take the information to their respective groups for a week of deliberation. We will make a decision at the next Delegates meeting, in a closed vote.

If approved, the following:
*Choose a delegate to represent your collective in Omni Delegate meetings
*ATTEND Omni general meetings and participate in/contribute to the ongoing evolution of the project!

=Potential member group proposal guidelines=

In preparing a membership proposal for your group to join Omni, please make sure to include the following points. You can answer using these questions directly or incorporate them into a format that suits your style.

1. Mission statement
* What do you do? What happens in the world because you exist? (1-3 sentences)

2. Origin and group history
* How did you start? What have you done? (1-3 sentences)

3. Participation in the Omni
* Why are you interested in becoming a member? How does your group intend to use the space? What are your needs? (less than 5 sentences)

4. Group finances and paying rent
* What does your group do to support itself financially? What is your best plan for contributing your potential share of rent to the Omni? Please include relevant financial statements, especially documentation of sufficient income. (less than 5 sentences)

5. Dedicated space
* If your group would like some dedicated space at the Omni, what square footage and what features are you looking for? Which specific rooms do you feel might be suitable? (1-3 sentences)

6. Other contributions to the Omni
* This question should inspire some imagination. We are exploring ideas to pay rent and purchase the building in the long-term. The basic plan is for each group paying a share of rent. Potential plans include groups sharing profit from their activities, producing Omni events, and booking other events. What is the best-case scenario for using the Omni space to further support your group? (less than 5 sentences)

7. Additional
* Is there any other information that you think would be useful for us to know about your group? (as many sentences as you like)

== what we're looking for ==
This section needs expansion

* What kind of groups?
** Donation-based
** Volunteer-led
** Non-profit
** Worker Owned
** Offer value to the public for free or sliding scale

* What core values do groups share?
** Standing in solidarity with all oppressed people
** Cultures of consent, against rape, violence & exploitation
** The survival & thrival of our communities and neighborhoods
** Striving for social, economic & environmental justice
** Maintaining an active, publicly accessible commons
** Fostering radical discourse and education
** Removing barriers to technical innovation and scientific inquiry by providing needed equipment and space for individual and group learning.
** Providing a venue for innovative cultural production

Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District

2016-03-03T00:04:35Z

Mattsenate: /* Bylaws */ adds quote section on purposes

[[File:Ttbid map.png|right|thumb]]
TTBID aka "Temescal BID" aka "The BID" in Temescal.

==Meetings==

* Board – Meets '''4th Wed'''. at '''6pm''', Faith Presbyterian Church, 430 49th St
* Committees / Tasks Forces
** (DEED) DEsign/Econ Development Committee – Meets '''3rd Thurs''', '''4pm''', 510 49th St. #203
** (PROMO) Promotion/Security Committee – Meets '''1st Wed.''', '''9:30 am''' at Doña Tomas
** Neighborhood Council - Meets 3rd Wed. at 7 pm at Faith Presbyterian Church every other month on odd months.

==District Maintenance and Safety==

Peralta Service Corp.

PSC is the maintenance and clean-up crew within the BID. The PSC crews perform standard neighborhood maintenance operations, including graffiti abatement, trash pick-up, planter maintenance and watering, and removal of illegal dumping. The team cleans Zone 1 three days a week (M-W-F), and Zone 2 & 3 two days a week (T-TH). Every Monday, the team power washes "hot spots" throughout the district.

You can reach the Peralta Services Supervisor, Harold Dees via phone 510-377-8092 or email: hdees@unitycouncil.org

Source: [http://temescaldistrict.org/About_Us http://temescaldistrict.org/About_Us]

==Management Plan==

See full Management Plan here: ([[File:Telegraph Business Improvement District 2015 Management Plant.pdf]])

From p.15:
<pre>
1- Public Rights of Way and Sidewalk Operations (PROWSO): $ 290,000 60%

Examples of these special benefit services are allocated per benefit zone with Benefit Zone 1 parcels receiving a higher frequency of services relative to the Benefit Zone 2 and 3 parcels. All of these services will not replace or reduce current city services but will rather enhance services above their current general benefit level. Costs may include, but are not limited to:

 Regular sidewalk and gutter sweeping;
 Payment for debt services related to new pedestrian lighting;
 Median landscaping along 40th Street;
 Respond to complaints of aggressive panhandling;
 Timely graffiti removal, within 24 hours as necessary
 Tree and vegetation planting and maintenance
 Regular sidewalk steam cleaning
 Placement of additional trash receptacles;
 May consider private security services on bike or patrol on a situational basis as needed;

Level of PROWSO Special Service Frequency as determined by Benefit Zone:

Benefit Zone Sidewalk Sweeping

Zone 1: 5 – 6 days per week
Zone 2: 2 - 3 days per week
Zone 3: 2 - 3 days per week
</pre>

From p.14:
<pre>
Table 3 - A
First Year Temescal/Telegraph Business Improvement District 2015
Special Benefit Service Budget (Figures are rounded off)

Program or Service | % of Budget | Est. Cost of Benefit
Public Rights of Way & Sidewalk Operations(PROWSO) | 60% | $290,000.00
Marketing & Identity Enhancement (MEI) | 19% | $ 94,000.00
Administration/Government & Community Relations | 16% | $ 75,000.00
Contingency/Reserve | 5% | $ 26,985.00
Total First Year Budget | 100% | $ 485,985.00
</pre>

From p.17:

<pre>
Table 3 - B
Ten-Year Projection of Maximum Assessment for the
Temescal/Telegraph BID 2015

Projected Budget FY 1 | FY 2 | FY 3 | FY 4 | FY 5
Sidewalk Operations $290,000.00 | $304,500.00 | $319,725.00 | $335,711.25 | $352,496.81
</pre>

==Bylaws==

[[File:Ttbid bylaws.pdf]]

===Purposes===

<pre>
SECTION 1. OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES
The primary objectives and purposes of this Corporation shall be:
A) To bring about the revitalization of the Temescal/Telegraph Avenue Community and its
surrounding neighborhood;
B) To bring about the investment of private and public capital within the
Temescal/Telegraph Avenue Community and its surrounding neighborhood;
C) To bring about the increased provision of quality public improvements and educational,
cultural, artistic, charitable, and social services within Temescal/Telegraph Avenue Community
and its surrounding neighborhood;
D) To bring about the increased economic well-being of residents, employees, businesses,
and property-owners within the Temescal/Telegraph Avenue Community and its surrounding
neighborhood; and
E) To promote business improvement within the Temescal/Telegraph Avenue Community
Association through activities which contribute to the economic and neighborhood well-being of
Bylaws of the Temescal/Telegraph Avenue Community Association
the neighborhood in particular and the City of Oakland in general.
</pre>

===Qualifications for Board Directors===

<pre>
SECTION 2. QUALIFICATION
A) Property owners who have fully paid into the Temescal/Telegraph Avenue Property
Business Improvement District (“TTBID”), as approved by ordinance by the Oakland City
Council in July 2014 (“Property Owners”), merchants within the District boundary with a current
City of Oakland Business License (“Merchants”), and community members who reside within or
reasonably near the District boundaries (Community Members At-Large”), shall be eligible for
nomination to the Board of Directors based upon active participation with the Corporation
including its committees, task forces, Board meetings, or otherwise for a period of not less than
Bylaws of the Temescal/Telegraph Avenue Community Association
three (3) months, and support for the policies, goals and history of the Corporation.
B) The Directors shall be elected in accordance with Article 4, Section 1 for staggered two
(2) year terms beginning on the date of election to replace those Directors whose terms are then
expiring.
</pre>

Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District

2016-03-03T00:03:07Z

Mattsenate: /* Qualifications for Board Directors */ oops missed a spot

[[File:Ttbid map.png|right|thumb]]
TTBID aka "Temescal BID" aka "The BID" in Temescal.

==Meetings==

* Board – Meets '''4th Wed'''. at '''6pm''', Faith Presbyterian Church, 430 49th St
* Committees / Tasks Forces
** (DEED) DEsign/Econ Development Committee – Meets '''3rd Thurs''', '''4pm''', 510 49th St. #203
** (PROMO) Promotion/Security Committee – Meets '''1st Wed.''', '''9:30 am''' at Doña Tomas
** Neighborhood Council - Meets 3rd Wed. at 7 pm at Faith Presbyterian Church every other month on odd months.

==District Maintenance and Safety==

Peralta Service Corp.

PSC is the maintenance and clean-up crew within the BID. The PSC crews perform standard neighborhood maintenance operations, including graffiti abatement, trash pick-up, planter maintenance and watering, and removal of illegal dumping. The team cleans Zone 1 three days a week (M-W-F), and Zone 2 & 3 two days a week (T-TH). Every Monday, the team power washes "hot spots" throughout the district.

You can reach the Peralta Services Supervisor, Harold Dees via phone 510-377-8092 or email: hdees@unitycouncil.org

Source: [http://temescaldistrict.org/About_Us http://temescaldistrict.org/About_Us]

==Management Plan==

See full Management Plan here: ([[File:Telegraph Business Improvement District 2015 Management Plant.pdf]])

From p.15:
<pre>
1- Public Rights of Way and Sidewalk Operations (PROWSO): $ 290,000 60%

Examples of these special benefit services are allocated per benefit zone with Benefit Zone 1 parcels receiving a higher frequency of services relative to the Benefit Zone 2 and 3 parcels. All of these services will not replace or reduce current city services but will rather enhance services above their current general benefit level. Costs may include, but are not limited to:

 Regular sidewalk and gutter sweeping;
 Payment for debt services related to new pedestrian lighting;
 Median landscaping along 40th Street;
 Respond to complaints of aggressive panhandling;
 Timely graffiti removal, within 24 hours as necessary
 Tree and vegetation planting and maintenance
 Regular sidewalk steam cleaning
 Placement of additional trash receptacles;
 May consider private security services on bike or patrol on a situational basis as needed;

Level of PROWSO Special Service Frequency as determined by Benefit Zone:

Benefit Zone Sidewalk Sweeping

Zone 1: 5 – 6 days per week
Zone 2: 2 - 3 days per week
Zone 3: 2 - 3 days per week
</pre>

From p.14:
<pre>
Table 3 - A
First Year Temescal/Telegraph Business Improvement District 2015
Special Benefit Service Budget (Figures are rounded off)

Program or Service | % of Budget | Est. Cost of Benefit
Public Rights of Way & Sidewalk Operations(PROWSO) | 60% | $290,000.00
Marketing & Identity Enhancement (MEI) | 19% | $ 94,000.00
Administration/Government & Community Relations | 16% | $ 75,000.00
Contingency/Reserve | 5% | $ 26,985.00
Total First Year Budget | 100% | $ 485,985.00
</pre>

From p.17:

<pre>
Table 3 - B
Ten-Year Projection of Maximum Assessment for the
Temescal/Telegraph BID 2015

Projected Budget FY 1 | FY 2 | FY 3 | FY 4 | FY 5
Sidewalk Operations $290,000.00 | $304,500.00 | $319,725.00 | $335,711.25 | $352,496.81
</pre>

==Bylaws==

[[File:Ttbid bylaws.pdf]]

===Qualifications for Board Directors===

<pre>
SECTION 2. QUALIFICATION
A) Property owners who have fully paid into the Temescal/Telegraph Avenue Property
Business Improvement District (“TTBID”), as approved by ordinance by the Oakland City
Council in July 2014 (“Property Owners”), merchants within the District boundary with a current
City of Oakland Business License (“Merchants”), and community members who reside within or
reasonably near the District boundaries (Community Members At-Large”), shall be eligible for
nomination to the Board of Directors based upon active participation with the Corporation
including its committees, task forces, Board meetings, or otherwise for a period of not less than
Bylaws of the Temescal/Telegraph Avenue Community Association
three (3) months, and support for the policies, goals and history of the Corporation.
B) The Directors shall be elected in accordance with Article 4, Section 1 for staggered two
(2) year terms beginning on the date of election to replace those Directors whose terms are then
expiring.
</pre>

Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District

2016-03-03T00:02:29Z

Mattsenate: adds qualifications of board directors section

[[File:Ttbid map.png|right|thumb]]
TTBID aka "Temescal BID" aka "The BID" in Temescal.

==Meetings==

* Board – Meets '''4th Wed'''. at '''6pm''', Faith Presbyterian Church, 430 49th St
* Committees / Tasks Forces
** (DEED) DEsign/Econ Development Committee – Meets '''3rd Thurs''', '''4pm''', 510 49th St. #203
** (PROMO) Promotion/Security Committee – Meets '''1st Wed.''', '''9:30 am''' at Doña Tomas
** Neighborhood Council - Meets 3rd Wed. at 7 pm at Faith Presbyterian Church every other month on odd months.

==District Maintenance and Safety==

Peralta Service Corp.

PSC is the maintenance and clean-up crew within the BID. The PSC crews perform standard neighborhood maintenance operations, including graffiti abatement, trash pick-up, planter maintenance and watering, and removal of illegal dumping. The team cleans Zone 1 three days a week (M-W-F), and Zone 2 & 3 two days a week (T-TH). Every Monday, the team power washes "hot spots" throughout the district.

You can reach the Peralta Services Supervisor, Harold Dees via phone 510-377-8092 or email: hdees@unitycouncil.org

Source: [http://temescaldistrict.org/About_Us http://temescaldistrict.org/About_Us]

==Management Plan==

See full Management Plan here: ([[File:Telegraph Business Improvement District 2015 Management Plant.pdf]])

From p.15:
<pre>
1- Public Rights of Way and Sidewalk Operations (PROWSO): $ 290,000 60%

Examples of these special benefit services are allocated per benefit zone with Benefit Zone 1 parcels receiving a higher frequency of services relative to the Benefit Zone 2 and 3 parcels. All of these services will not replace or reduce current city services but will rather enhance services above their current general benefit level. Costs may include, but are not limited to:

 Regular sidewalk and gutter sweeping;
 Payment for debt services related to new pedestrian lighting;
 Median landscaping along 40th Street;
 Respond to complaints of aggressive panhandling;
 Timely graffiti removal, within 24 hours as necessary
 Tree and vegetation planting and maintenance
 Regular sidewalk steam cleaning
 Placement of additional trash receptacles;
 May consider private security services on bike or patrol on a situational basis as needed;

Level of PROWSO Special Service Frequency as determined by Benefit Zone:

Benefit Zone Sidewalk Sweeping

Zone 1: 5 – 6 days per week
Zone 2: 2 - 3 days per week
Zone 3: 2 - 3 days per week
</pre>

From p.14:
<pre>
Table 3 - A
First Year Temescal/Telegraph Business Improvement District 2015
Special Benefit Service Budget (Figures are rounded off)

Program or Service | % of Budget | Est. Cost of Benefit
Public Rights of Way & Sidewalk Operations(PROWSO) | 60% | $290,000.00
Marketing & Identity Enhancement (MEI) | 19% | $ 94,000.00
Administration/Government & Community Relations | 16% | $ 75,000.00
Contingency/Reserve | 5% | $ 26,985.00
Total First Year Budget | 100% | $ 485,985.00
</pre>

From p.17:

<pre>
Table 3 - B
Ten-Year Projection of Maximum Assessment for the
Temescal/Telegraph BID 2015

Projected Budget FY 1 | FY 2 | FY 3 | FY 4 | FY 5
Sidewalk Operations $290,000.00 | $304,500.00 | $319,725.00 | $335,711.25 | $352,496.81
</pre>

==Bylaws==

[[File:Ttbid bylaws.pdf]]

===Qualifications for Board Directors===

<pre>
SECTION 2. QUALIFICATION
A) Property owners who have fully paid into the Temescal/Telegraph Avenue Property
Business Improvement District (“TTBID”), as approved by ordinance by the Oakland City
Council in July 2014 (“Property Owners”), merchants within the District boundary with a current
City of Oakland Business License (“Merchants”), and community members who reside within or
reasonably near the District boundaries (Community Members At-Large”), shall be eligible for
nomination to the Board of Directors based upon active participation with the Corporation
including its committees, task forces, Board meetings, or otherwise for a period of not less than
Bylaws of the Temescal/Telegraph Avenue Community Association
three (3) months, and support for the policies, goals and history of the Corporation.
</pre>

Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District

2016-03-02T23:53:14Z

Mattsenate: /* Management Plan */ adds selection of pro forma for 5 yrs

Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District

2016-03-02T23:49:49Z

Mattsenate: creates page

File:Ttbid bylaws.pdf

2016-03-02T23:42:40Z

Mattsenate:

Event:2016/03/02 Promotion/Security Committee (Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District)

2016-03-02T23:39:51Z

Mattsenate:

Agenda and Notes

==Attendees==
@ Dona Tomas on Telegraph

Shifra, Dona Savitsky, Brian, Allison, Matt, Laura T, David K, Ken, Maureen, Lexx, Dan Kalb

==Incident at Shattuck & 48th St - follow up to community meeting at omni==

* Reviewed list of ideas suggested at the omni commons meeting on the previous sunday ([[File:Shifras version of 2-28 mtg whiteboard suggestions.pdf]])
** Asked questions, got updates / information from omni commons volunteers, went through a series of concerns.
** Brought up ways that Omni Commons needs support, that we have to work together to solve these kinds of problems because they are mutual.

===Take-aways for TTBID:===

* "Active transparency" vs "passive transparency" -- meaning going out and getting people to come attend meetings, rather than posting them on your calendar and hoping they show up.
* [Hopefully:] working together to solve problems.

===Take-aways for omni commons:===

* There will be seats opening up on the BID Board of Directors. Generally (but not always), one is supposed to join and be on a committee for "some time" before you can qualify to become a director on the board of the BID. (Board Meeting is 4th Weds of every month)
* TTBID is willing to cross-promote, send event notices to '''Shifra de Benedictis-Kessner at info@temescaldistrict.org 510-860-7327'''
** Commons working group should regularly email event notices that are desirable to promote to local neighbors via BID newsletter
* BID is attempting to change cleaning service providers for graffiti abatement, sidewalk cleaning, etc.
* Brian from Nautilus Group has no information about organizing against Omni Commons, but confirmed Nautilus is "concerned".
** Emphasized transparency is important, to which everyone agrees, and the expectation is returned.
* Consider sending information to the Temescal Neighborhood Email List and to Nextdoor.io prior to events, anything that has impact, etc.
* P/S Committee's position is that it is not always the individual business's responsibility to address all loiterers, even outside of one's place of business. It is not the case that all loiterers or people "hanging out" on the sidewalks in our district are doing so unlawfully, or necessarily homeless, appearances do not necessarily provide such information. However, "anti-social behavior" conducted by anyone in public is possibly something that needs to be addressed -- aggression, illicit activities, vandalism, etc.
** Businesses within TTBID can contact '''Shifra de Benedictis-Kessner at info@temescaldistrict.org 510-860-7327''' to address any concerning individuals.
** Alameda County Crisis - CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES OF ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA - 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE: '''1-800-309-2131'''
*** http://www.crisissupport.org/get-help-now/

==Temescal Street Cinema - Review producer letters of Interest (Shifra will bring to the meeting)==

* Liberated Lens / Omni Commons may want to get involved -- the S/F committee has selected a new producer.

==TTBID Marketing Budget 2016 review (see attached budget)==

* Reviewed 2016 projected annual budget for TTBID ([[File:Budget-2016-Redraft-2-25-16.xlsx.pdf]])
** $575,383 (revenues) - $555,850 (expenses) = $19,533 (surplus)
** $21,4000 (security expenses) / $555,850 (total expenses) = 3.8% (amount of budget expended on security)
** $163,500 (cleaning expenses) / $555,850 (total expenses) = 29.4% (amount of budget expended on cleaning)
* Primarily discussed event line-item budget allocations under "Marketing & Identity Enhancement"

==Spring Art Hop (budget attached)==

* P/F Committee seeking larger budget for Art Hop promotion

==Banners Update==

* New neighborhood banners are moving forward.

==Directory Update==

* Tabled to next meeting, needs review by P/S committee next month -- CONSIDER ATTENDING FOR THIS.

File:Ttbid map.png

2016-03-02T23:38:37Z

Mattsenate:

File:Telegraph Business Improvement District 2015 Management Plant.pdf

2016-03-02T23:25:52Z

Mattsenate:

Event:2016/03/02 Promotion/Security Committee (Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District)

2016-03-02T23:19:32Z

Mattsenate: adds attendees section

Agenda and Notes

==Attendees==
Shifra, (? owner of dona tomas), Brian, Allison, Matt, Laura T, David K, Ken, Maureen, Lexx, Dan Kalb

==Incident at Shattuck & 48th St - follow up to community meeting at omni==

* Reviewed list of ideas suggested at the omni commons meeting on the previous sunday ([[File:Shifras version of 2-28 mtg whiteboard suggestions.pdf]])
** Asked questions, got updates / information from omni commons volunteers, went through a series of concerns.
** Brought up ways that Omni Commons needs support, that we have to work together to solve these kinds of problems because they are mutual.

===Take-aways for TTBID:===

* "Active transparency" vs "passive transparency" -- meaning going out and getting people to come attend meetings, rather than posting them on your calendar and hoping they show up.
* [Hopefully:] working together to solve problems.

===Take-aways for omni commons:===

* There will be seats opening up on the BID Board of Directors. Generally (but not always), one is supposed to join and be on a committee for "some time" before you can qualify to become a director on the board of the BID. (Board Meeting is 4th Weds of every month)
* TTBID is willing to cross-promote, send event notices to '''Shifra de Benedictis-Kessner at info@temescaldistrict.org 510-860-7327'''
** Commons working group should regularly email event notices that are desirable to promote to local neighbors via BID newsletter
* BID is attempting to change cleaning service providers for graffiti abatement, sidewalk cleaning, etc.
* Brian from Nautilus Group has no information about organizing against Omni Commons, but confirmed Nautilus is "concerned".
** Emphasized transparency is important, to which everyone agrees, and the expectation is returned.
* Consider sending information to the Temescal Neighborhood Email List and to Nextdoor.io prior to events, anything that has impact, etc.
* P/S Committee's position is that it is not always the individual business's responsibility to address all loiterers, even outside of one's place of business. It is not the case that all loiterers or people "hanging out" on the sidewalks in our district are doing so unlawfully, or necessarily homeless, appearances do not necessarily provide such information. However, "anti-social behavior" conducted by anyone in public is possibly something that needs to be addressed -- aggression, illicit activities, vandalism, etc.
** Businesses within TTBID can contact '''Shifra de Benedictis-Kessner at info@temescaldistrict.org 510-860-7327''' to address any concerning individuals.
** Alameda County Crisis - CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES OF ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA - 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE: '''1-800-309-2131'''
*** http://www.crisissupport.org/get-help-now/

==Temescal Street Cinema - Review producer letters of Interest (Shifra will bring to the meeting)==

* Liberated Lens / Omni Commons may want to get involved -- the S/F committee has selected a new producer.

==TTBID Marketing Budget 2016 review (see attached budget)==

* Reviewed 2016 projected annual budget for TTBID ([[File:Budget-2016-Redraft-2-25-16.xlsx.pdf]])
** $575,383 (revenues) - $555,850 (expenses) = $19,533 (surplus)
** $21,4000 (security expenses) / $555,850 (total expenses) = 3.8% (amount of budget expended on security)
** $163,500 (cleaning expenses) / $555,850 (total expenses) = 29.4% (amount of budget expended on cleaning)
* Primarily discussed event line-item budget allocations under "Marketing & Identity Enhancement"

==Spring Art Hop (budget attached)==

* P/F Committee seeking larger budget for Art Hop promotion

==Banners Update==

* New neighborhood banners are moving forward.

==Directory Update==

* Tabled to next meeting, needs review by P/S committee next month -- CONSIDER ATTENDING FOR THIS.

Event:2016/03/02 Promotion/Security Committee (Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District)

2016-03-02T23:10:24Z

Mattsenate: adds link to File:Shifras version of 2-28 mtg whiteboard suggestions.pdf

Agenda and Notes

==Incident at Shattuck & 48th St - follow up to community meeting at omni==

* Reviewed list of ideas suggested at the omni commons meeting on the previous sunday ([[File:Shifras version of 2-28 mtg whiteboard suggestions.pdf]])
** Asked questions, got updates / information from omni commons volunteers, went through a series of concerns.
** Brought up ways that Omni Commons needs support, that we have to work together to solve these kinds of problems because they are mutual.

===Take-aways for TTBID:===

* "Active transparency" vs "passive transparency" -- meaning going out and getting people to come attend meetings, rather than posting them on your calendar and hoping they show up.
* [Hopefully:] working together to solve problems.

===Take-aways for omni commons:===

* There will be seats opening up on the BID Board of Directors. Generally (but not always), one is supposed to join and be on a committee for "some time" before you can qualify to become a director on the board of the BID. (Board Meeting is 4th Weds of every month)
* TTBID is willing to cross-promote, send event notices to '''Shifra de Benedictis-Kessner at info@temescaldistrict.org 510-860-7327'''
** Commons working group should regularly email event notices that are desirable to promote to local neighbors via BID newsletter
* BID is attempting to change cleaning service providers for graffiti abatement, sidewalk cleaning, etc.
* Brian from Nautilus Group has no information about organizing against Omni Commons, but confirmed Nautilus is "concerned".
** Emphasized transparency is important, to which everyone agrees, and the expectation is returned.
* Consider sending information to the Temescal Neighborhood Email List and to Nextdoor.io prior to events, anything that has impact, etc.
* P/S Committee's position is that it is not always the individual business's responsibility to address all loiterers, even outside of one's place of business. It is not the case that all loiterers or people "hanging out" on the sidewalks in our district are doing so unlawfully, or necessarily homeless, appearances do not necessarily provide such information. However, "anti-social behavior" conducted by anyone in public is possibly something that needs to be addressed -- aggression, illicit activities, vandalism, etc.
** Businesses within TTBID can contact '''Shifra de Benedictis-Kessner at info@temescaldistrict.org 510-860-7327''' to address any concerning individuals.
** Alameda County Crisis - CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES OF ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA - 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE: '''1-800-309-2131'''
*** http://www.crisissupport.org/get-help-now/

==Temescal Street Cinema - Review producer letters of Interest (Shifra will bring to the meeting)==

* Liberated Lens / Omni Commons may want to get involved -- the S/F committee has selected a new producer.

==TTBID Marketing Budget 2016 review (see attached budget)==

* Reviewed 2016 projected annual budget for TTBID ([[File:Budget-2016-Redraft-2-25-16.xlsx.pdf]])
** $575,383 (revenues) - $555,850 (expenses) = $19,533 (surplus)
** $21,4000 (security expenses) / $555,850 (total expenses) = 3.8% (amount of budget expended on security)
** $163,500 (cleaning expenses) / $555,850 (total expenses) = 29.4% (amount of budget expended on cleaning)
* Primarily discussed event line-item budget allocations under "Marketing & Identity Enhancement"

==Spring Art Hop (budget attached)==

* P/F Committee seeking larger budget for Art Hop promotion

==Banners Update==

* New neighborhood banners are moving forward.

==Directory Update==

* Tabled to next meeting, needs review by P/S committee next month -- CONSIDER ATTENDING FOR THIS.

File:Shifras version of 2-28 mtg whiteboard suggestions.pdf

2016-03-02T23:10:00Z

Mattsenate:

Event:2016/03/02 Promotion/Security Committee (Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District)

2016-03-02T23:03:33Z

Mattsenate: adds budget doc

Agenda and Notes

==Incident at Shattuck & 48th St - follow up to community meeting at omni==

* Reviewed list of ideas suggested at the omni commons meeting on the previous sunday.
** Asked questions, got updates / information from omni commons volunteers, went through a series of concerns.
** Brought up ways that Omni Commons needs support, that we have to work together to solve these kinds of problems because they are mutual.

===Take-aways for TTBID:===

* "Active transparency" vs "passive transparency" -- meaning going out and getting people to come attend meetings, rather than posting them on your calendar and hoping they show up.
* [Hopefully:] working together to solve problems.

===Take-aways for omni commons:===

* There will be seats opening up on the BID Board of Directors. Generally (but not always), one is supposed to join and be on a committee for "some time" before you can qualify to become a director on the board of the BID. (Board Meeting is 4th Weds of every month)
* TTBID is willing to cross-promote, send event notices to '''Shifra de Benedictis-Kessner at info@temescaldistrict.org 510-860-7327'''
** Commons working group should regularly email event notices that are desirable to promote to local neighbors via BID newsletter
* BID is attempting to change cleaning service providers for graffiti abatement, sidewalk cleaning, etc.
* Brian from Nautilus Group has no information about organizing against Omni Commons, but confirmed Nautilus is "concerned".
** Emphasized transparency is important, to which everyone agrees, and the expectation is returned.
* Consider sending information to the Temescal Neighborhood Email List and to Nextdoor.io prior to events, anything that has impact, etc.
* P/S Committee's position is that it is not always the individual business's responsibility to address all loiterers, even outside of one's place of business. It is not the case that all loiterers or people "hanging out" on the sidewalks in our district are doing so unlawfully, or necessarily homeless, appearances do not necessarily provide such information. However, "anti-social behavior" conducted by anyone in public is possibly something that needs to be addressed -- aggression, illicit activities, vandalism, etc.
** Businesses within TTBID can contact '''Shifra de Benedictis-Kessner at info@temescaldistrict.org 510-860-7327''' to address any concerning individuals.
** Alameda County Crisis - CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES OF ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA - 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE: '''1-800-309-2131'''
*** http://www.crisissupport.org/get-help-now/

==Temescal Street Cinema - Review producer letters of Interest (Shifra will bring to the meeting)==

* Liberated Lens / Omni Commons may want to get involved -- the S/F committee has selected a new producer.

==TTBID Marketing Budget 2016 review (see attached budget)==

* Reviewed 2016 projected annual budget for TTBID ([[File:Budget-2016-Redraft-2-25-16.xlsx.pdf]])
** $575,383 (revenues) - $555,850 (expenses) = $19,533 (surplus)
** $21,4000 (security expenses) / $555,850 (total expenses) = 3.8% (amount of budget expended on security)
** $163,500 (cleaning expenses) / $555,850 (total expenses) = 29.4% (amount of budget expended on cleaning)
* Primarily discussed event line-item budget allocations under "Marketing & Identity Enhancement"

==Spring Art Hop (budget attached)==

* P/F Committee seeking larger budget for Art Hop promotion

==Banners Update==

* New neighborhood banners are moving forward.

==Directory Update==

* Tabled to next meeting, needs review by P/S committee next month -- CONSIDER ATTENDING FOR THIS.

File:Budget-2016-Redraft-2-25-16.xlsx.pdf

2016-03-02T23:01:06Z

Mattsenate:

Event:2016/03/02 Promotion/Security Committee (Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District)

2016-03-02T21:26:25Z

Mattsenate: creates notes page

Agenda and Notes

==Incident at Shattuck & 48th St - follow up to community meeting at omni==

* Reviewed list of ideas suggested at the omni commons meeting on the previous sunday.
** Asked questions, got updates / information from omni commons volunteers, went through a series of concerns.
** Brought up ways that Omni Commons needs support, that we have to work together to solve these kinds of problems because they are mutual.

===Take-aways for TTBID:===

* "Active transparency" vs "passive transparency" -- meaning going out and getting people to come attend meetings, rather than posting them on your calendar and hoping they show up.
* [Hopefully:] working together to solve problems.

===Take-aways for omni commons:===

* There will be seats opening up on the BID Board of Directors. Generally (but not always), one is supposed to join and be on a committee for "some time" before you can qualify to become a director on the board of the BID. (Board Meeting is 4th Weds of every month)
* TTBID is willing to cross-promote, send event notices to '''Shifra de Benedictis-Kessner at info@temescaldistrict.org 510-860-7327'''
** Commons working group should regularly email event notices that are desirable to promote to local neighbors via BID newsletter
* BID is attempting to change cleaning service providers for graffiti abatement, sidewalk cleaning, etc.
* Brian from Nautilus Group has no information about organizing against Omni Commons, but confirmed Nautilus is "concerned".
** Emphasized transparency is important, to which everyone agrees, and the expectation is returned.
* Consider sending information to the Temescal Neighborhood Email List and to Nextdoor.io prior to events, anything that has impact, etc.
* P/S Committee's position is that it is not always the individual business's responsibility to address all loiterers, even outside of one's place of business. It is not the case that all loiterers or people "hanging out" on the sidewalks in our district are doing so unlawfully, or necessarily homeless, appearances do not necessarily provide such information. However, "anti-social behavior" conducted by anyone in public is possibly something that needs to be addressed -- aggression, illicit activities, vandalism, etc.
** Businesses within TTBID can contact '''Shifra de Benedictis-Kessner at info@temescaldistrict.org 510-860-7327''' to address any concerning individuals.
** Alameda County Crisis - CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES OF ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA - 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE: '''1-800-309-2131'''
*** http://www.crisissupport.org/get-help-now/

==Temescal Street Cinema - Review producer letters of Interest (Shifra will bring to the meeting)==

* Liberated Lens / Omni Commons may want to get involved -- the S/F committee has selected a new producer.

==TTBID Marketing Budget 2016 review (see attached budget)==

* Reviewed 2016 projected annual budget for TTBID
** $575,383 (revenues) - $555,850 (expenses) = $19,533 (surplus)
** $21,4000 (security expenses) / $555,850 (total expenses) = 3.8% (amount of budget expended on security)
** $163,500 (cleaning expenses) / $555,850 (total expenses) = 29.4% (amount of budget expended on cleaning)
* Primarily discussed event line-item budget allocations under "Marketing & Identity Enhancement"

==Spring Art Hop (budget attached)==

* P/F Committee seeking larger budget for Art Hop promotion

==Banners Update==

* New neighborhood banners are moving forward.

==Directory Update==

* Tabled to next meeting, needs review by P/S committee next month -- CONSIDER ATTENDING FOR THIS.

Dump

2016-02-03T21:53:54Z

Mattsenate: /* How do I dispose of ________? */ adds batteries

The Dump is the last place for trash -- it's a pain in the a$$ and you have to pay ca$h (or credit / debit card).

This page is a how-to and includes pro-tips for getting rid of stuff from omni commons until the final remainder can be taken to the dump!

==Dump Run==

Procedure to collect items inside of Omni Commons, sort them, and then deliver or dump those items outside of Omni Commons:

# Select a '''dump pile''' location with clear boundaries inside an appropriate room / space of Omni Commons to collect unwanted, unneeded, or otherwise undesirable items.
# If possible, sort items as soon as they are assembled in the dump pile into groups and direct them to their potential destinations:
#* '''Re-use / Give-away'''
#** East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse (certain items, ask them)
#** Urban Ore (nice wood furniture, vintage objects, good materials, high quality stuff -- must show staff at their location or at the dump)
#** [https://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/zip Craigslist "Free" listing]
#* '''Compostables''' / organic material / food waste
#** Food waste bins
#** Compost piles at gardens, neighbors homes, etc.
#** [http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/transferstation/ Berkeley Transfer Station ('the dump')]
#* '''Recyclable''' (plastic, metal, paper, etc)
#** Recycle bins
#** [https://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/zip Craigslist "Free" listing]
#** [http://ca-elcerrito.civicplus.com/index.aspx?nid=533 El Cerrito Recycling Center] (7501 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530)
#* '''E-waste''' (anything with circuitry or electronic components)
#** [http://stopwaste.org/recycling/residents/household-hazardous-waste/oakland-hhw-facility Oakland Waste Facility] (2100 East 7th Street)
#** [http://www.unwaste.com/ Universal Waste Management] 721 37th Ave, Oakland, CA (a few blocks across Fruitvale ave at the 880's Fruitvale exit heading South/East).
#** [http://ca-elcerrito.civicplus.com/index.aspx?nid=533 El Cerrito Recycling Center] (7501 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530)
#* '''Hazardous Waste''' (see [http://stopwaste.org/recycling/residents/household-hazardous-waste/can-and-cant example list])
#** [http://stopwaste.org/recycling/residents/household-hazardous-waste/oakland-hhw-facility Oakland Waste Facility] (2100 East 7th Street)
#* '''Construction debris''' or other waste building materials
#** [http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/transferstation/ Berkeley Transfer Station ('the dump')]
#* '''Pure trash''' / garbage
#** [http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/transferstation/ Berkeley Transfer Station ('the dump')]
# '''Deliver all items to their appropriate destinations, grouping for ease of drop-off and to save on gas, etc.'''
#* For the Berkeley Transfer Station ('the dump'), you pay $ by the pound, but there is a minimum of 330 lbs, which costs $29, the same as the normal rate of $126/ton (or $0.063/lb). Keep in mind that it takes a fairly large vehicle to hold 330 lbs worth of trash.
#** You will be fined unless you have a secure cover over the trash (like a tarp with ropes or a closed shell)
#** Your vehicle will be weighed entering the facility, then again when you exit the facility, determining the difference of trash you dumped, which determines the total cost.
# '''BE AWARE''' Random dumpsters on the street or throughout the city are likely to be rented or owned by others -- dumping in these bins is potentially unlawful and could result in a fine issued by police! Sometimes dumpsters or trash bins are even within range of surveillance cameras!

==How do I dispose of ________?==

Try searching on [http://recyclewhere.org/ RecycleWhere?]

Tips by item:
* Paint
** Give away for re-use or recycling.
** Let the paint dry out all the way. You can also buy a special powder from hardware stores to harden paint faster. Throw away like any other trash.
* Batteries
** Test the battery using a voltmeter / multimeter -- does the voltage reading remain below the labeled battery voltage? If the voltage reading is at or above the labeled battery voltage (e.g. 9v battery reads at 9.1v), then the battery may be good. If the battery is rechargeable, the only way to test it is to charge it up, then expense it using a watt meter to determine how much discharge the battery can still provide!
** If the battery does not hold much or any charge any more, you have to bring it to a hazardous waste center such as:
*** [http://stopwaste.org/recycling/residents/household-hazardous-waste/oakland-hhw-facility Oakland Waste Facility] (2100 East 7th Street)

Dump

2016-02-03T21:47:09Z

Mattsenate: creates page

Rent Party

2015-09-10T00:50:36Z

Mattsenate: creates page, adds poster files

Details: https://omnicommons.org/calendar/events/rent-party-omni-commons/

==Poster==
<gallery mode="nolines">
File:Rent Party Poster hi-res.png
File:Rent Party Poster printable.pdf
File:Rent Party Poster original.svg
</gallery>

File:Poster.pdf

2015-09-10T00:49:54Z

Mattsenate: Mattsenate moved page File:Poster.pdf to File:Rent Party Poster printable.pdf

#REDIRECT [[File:Rent Party Poster printable.pdf]]

File:Rent Party Poster printable.pdf

2015-09-10T00:49:54Z

Mattsenate: Mattsenate moved page File:Poster.pdf to File:Rent Party Poster printable.pdf

File:Rent Party Poster hi-res.png

2015-09-10T00:47:58Z

Mattsenate:

File:Rent Party Poster printable.pdf

2015-09-10T00:47:26Z

Mattsenate:

File:Rent Party Poster original.svg

2015-09-10T00:46:55Z

Mattsenate:

Keys

2015-08-25T06:49:00Z

Mattsenate: adds key policy section

=Keyholders=

The purpose of this document is to outline the process and criteria we will use to decide who will be granted the use of a key to the front door of the Omni Commons. The criteria and process seek to balance the security and safety of both the people who use the Omni Commons and the building itself, and the need for access.

==Front Door Key Access Process and Criteria==

# People will be eligible for a key if:
## They are a member of a member collective who has been identified by that collective as someone who needs a key. Each collective will make that decision by their own process to determine who is entitled to reasonable access and able to assume the responsibilities that come with being an Omni key holder.
### Some factors to consider are:
#### Does the member need to open or close up the building?
#### Does the member take responsibility for collective activities and events?
#### Does the member participate in organizing the Omni or maintaining the building?
#### Is the member someone who understands their responsibility to take care of the Omni and the people inside it, and who is trusted by the collective?
### The collective will enter the name and contact information for the member who will be given a key in the (contact manager spreadsheet)
## As an unaffiliated Omni volunteer, they ask for a key using this form (see below).
### (Which working group? A new Keymaster WG?) will review key requests and approve or deny them.
# All key holders will be required to give a key deposit of $5 which will be used to replace lost keys. Upon turning over their key to the (working group), the deposit will be returned.
# Keys will be given along with a document that states the benefits and responsibilities of being a key holder and how to close up the building. Not fulfilling the responsibilities may be grounds for having to return the key.

==Key Request Form==

* Date
*: ____________________
* Name
*: ____________________
* Please provide preferred mode of contact and contact information:
*: ___________________________________________________________________________
* I am an active member of an Omni Commons Working Group (Y or N):
*: ___________________________________________________________________________
* If yes, which working group(s):
*: ___________________________________________________________________________
* I need a key because:
*: ___________________________________________________________________________
* This Omni Keyholder is my reference:
*: ___________________________________________________________________________

==Omni Key Holder Responsibilities==

A person who has been granted a key to the front door of the Omni Commons should understand the responsibilities that come with the key.

With a key you have the ability to enter the Omni at any time. For this benefit you are one of the people responsible to help keep the Omni building and the people in it safe and secure.

Be familiar with the Omni rules for behavior, and the safer space policy.

Keep the exterior doors closed when La Commune is closed (including 48th St) unless there is a known, responsible person familiar with Omni policies (preferably yourself) paying attention to who is entering. This is particularly important early in the morning and late at night. People holding events in the evening are responsible for having someone posted at the doors to direct people to their event and prevent people from on the sidewalk behaving in ways that would annoy the neighbors.

When there are no events happening, everyone in the building who is not a member of an Omni member collective must be the guest of a member. If someone is not a guest, you should tell them the Omni is closed and ask them to leave if you are not willing to have them as your guest.

If you are leaving in late at night, check to make sure that there are only members and their guests in the building. Let them know you are leaving and make aure that at least one person remaining is willing, and knows how, to close the building when they leave.

==How to Close the Omni==

What you need to accomplish before leaving the Omni:

# Make sure everyone is gone.
# Make sure there are no hazardous or other conditions that shouldn’t be left overnight.
# Make sure the 48th Street and Shattuck Ave ballroom doors are closed.
# Turn off ballroom fans and all the lights except emergency lights.
# Make sure the La Commune door is locked behind you when you leave.

It is preferable to have at least '''2 people''' to check the building at the end of the night. Walk through the entire building together to look for any of the above situations. This includes all the bathrooms, the ballroom mezzanine, all rooms in the basement, etc.

Ask any people you find to leave because the building is closing. Usually they will, although they may grumble and move slowly. Do not raise your voice or touch them. If you find someone who is threatening or who refuses to leave, call one of the people on the emergency contact list to help you.

===Where are the switches?===

Most of the chandeliers in the ballroom are controlled by dimmers on the wall above the left side of the bar as you are facing it from the ballroom (the N side of the bar). One of them is on a dimmer in the mezzanine room on the E side of the ballroom. As you are in the room looking out over the ballroom, the round dimmer is above the electrical panel.

The switch for the ceiling fans ceiling fans is located in the electrical panel in the ballroom mezzanine room. The switch is toward the lower left side the panel and is labelled “FANS”. There are also override switches for the chandeliers in that area.

=Locks=
There are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lock_(security_device)#Types_of_locks many different kinds of locks]. Most of the locks that you'll play with on a day-to-day basis are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pin_tumbler_lock#Design pin tumbler locks], primarily of two brand names:

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schlage Schlage] (slightly sturdier, more versatile)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwikset Kwikset] (slightly less sturdy, made of sand)

The inside of a typical pin tumbler lock, the first animation below shows how the pins are set to enable the cylinder to turn and release the latch/deadbolt.

<gallery mode="packed">
File:1.04-normal operation (front view).gif|'''^ Click Image to Watch Animation''' Front View, normal operation
File:1.06-key operation (side view).gif|'''^ Click Image to Watch Animation''' Side View, normal operation
File:6.01-mastered pinning.png|Master Pinning (for '''master''' and '''change''' keys)
</gallery>

==Mastering==

You can also set pins on top of one another so that multiple keys can successfully turn the cylinder, using a '''"master"''' key and a '''"change"''' key. The idea is that several cylinders will be keyed to the "master" and each cylinder will also be keyed to its own unique "change" key.

==Educational Resources==

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cylinder_lock Cylinder Locks] on Wikipedia
* [http://toool.us/resources.html Lockpicking slides and links] by TOOOL (The Open Organisation of Lockpickers)

==Law==

* In California, it is lawful to duplicate existent keys. Further, a "Locksmith" is defined as a person who engages "in the business of rekeying..." etc, "for any consideration or compensation whatsoever" ('consideration' meaning [http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/consideration-every-contract-needs-33361.htmla benefit of a contract i.e. not a gift]).
** [http://www.bsis.ca.gov/about_us/laws/locksmith_law.shtml Locksmith Act (index)] of the Business and Professions Code.
** [http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=bpc&group=06001-07000&file=6980 SECTION 6980] of the Business and Professions Code:
<blockquote><pre>(j) "Locksmith" means any person who, for any consideration or
compensation whatsoever, engages, directly or indirectly and as a
primary or secondary object, in the business of rekeying, installing,
repairing, opening, modifying locks, or who originates keys for
locks, including, but not limited to, electronic cloning of
transponder keys and any other electronic programming of automotive
keys and electronic operating devices, such as key fobs, door and
ignition key devices, and successive electronic and other
high-security key technology. A "locksmith" does not mean a person
whose activities are limited to making a duplicate key from an
existing key.
</pre></blockquote>

* In California, there are explicit exemptions for activities that would normally require a locksmith license:
** [http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=bpc&group=06001-07000&file=6980.10-6980.15 Section 6980.12] of the Business and Professions Code:
<blockquote><pre>6980.12. This chapter does not apply to the following persons:
(a) A person, or his or her agent or employee, who is the
manufacturer of a product, other than locks and keys, and who
installs, repairs, opens, or modifies locks or who makes keys for the
locks of that product as a normal incident to its marketing.
(b) An employee who is an industrial or institutional locksmith,
provided that the employee provides locksmith services only to a
single employer that does not provide locksmith services for hire to
the public for any consideration or compensation whatsoever.
(c) A tow truck driver who does not originate keys for locks and
whose locksmith services are limited to opening motor vehicles.
(d) A person employed exclusively and regularly by a state
correctional institution, or other state or federal agency, and who
does not provide locksmith services for hire to the public for any
consideration or compensation whatsoever.
(e) (1) A person registered with the bureau pursuant to Chapter 11
(commencing with Section 7500) if the duties of that person's
position that constitute locksmithing are ancillary to the primary
duties and functions of that person's position.
(2) A person licensed, certified, or registered pursuant to
Chapter 11.6 (commencing with Section 7590) if the duties of that
person's position that constitute locksmithing are performed in
combination with the installation, maintenance, moving, repairing,
replacing, servicing, or reconfiguration of an alarm system, as
defined in subdivision (n) of Section 7590.1, and limited to work on
electronic locks or access control devices that are controlled by an
alarm system control device, including the removal of existing
hardware.
(f) An agent or employee of a retail establishment that has a
primary business other than providing locksmith services, providing
all of the following criteria are met:
(1) The services provided by the retail establishment are limited
to rekeying and recombination of locks.
(2) All rekeying, recombination, and installation of locks must
take place on the premises of the retail establishment.
(3) All rekeying, recombination, and installation services
provided by the retail establishment subject to this chapter are
limited to locks purchased on the retail establishment's premises and
are conducted prior to purchasers taking possession of the locks.
(4) An unlicensed agent or employee of the retail establishment
shall not advertise or represent himself or herself to be licensed
under this chapter, and an agent or employee of the retail
establishment shall not advertise or represent himself or herself to
be a locksmith.
(5) An agent or employee of the retail establishment shall not
design or implement a master key system, as defined in subdivision
(o) of Section 6980.
(6) An agent or employee of the retail establishment shall not
rekey, change the combination of, alter, or install any automotive
locks.
(7) The retail establishment shall not have on its premises any
locksmith tool, as defined in subdivision (s) of Section 6980, other
than the following:
(A) Standard key duplication machines.
(B) Key blanks.
(C) Pin kits.
(g) A law enforcement officer employed by any city, county, city
and county, state, or federal law enforcement agency, if all services
are performed during the course of the officer's professional
duties.
(h) A firefighter or emergency medical person employed by any
city, county, city and county, district, or state agency, if all
services are performed during the course of duties as a firefighter
or emergency medical person.
(i) A new motor vehicle dealer, as defined in Section 426 of the
Vehicle Code, and an employee of a new motor vehicle dealer acting
within the scope of employment at a dealership.
</pre></blockquote>

* In California, it is [http://toool.us/laws.html lawful to possess lock picks (i.e. circumvention tools) by statue, the state must prove criminal intent].
** [http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=pen&group=00001-01000&file=466-469 Burglarious And Larcenous Instruments And Deadly Weapons Section 466-469] of the California Penal Code
<blockquote><pre>
§ 466. Every person having upon him or her in his or her possession a
picklock, crow, keybit, crowbar, screwdriver, vise grip pliers,
water-pump pliers, slidehammer, slim jim, tension bar, lock pick gun,
tubular lock pick, bump key, floor-safe door puller, master key,
ceramic or porcelain spark plug chips or pieces, or other instrument
or tool with intent feloniously to break or enter into any building,
railroad car, aircraft, or vessel, trailer coach, or vehicle as
defined in the Vehicle Code, or who shall knowingly make or alter, or
shall attempt to make or alter, any key or other instrument named
above so that the same will fit or open the lock of a building,
railroad car, aircraft, vessel, trailer coach, or vehicle as defined
in the Vehicle Code, without being requested to do so by some person
having the right to open the same, or who shall make, alter, or
repair any instrument or thing, knowing or having reason to believe
that it is intended to be used in committing a misdemeanor or felony,
is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any of the structures mentioned in
Section 459 shall be deemed to be a building within the meaning of
this section.
§ 466.3. (a) Whoever possesses a key, tool, instrument, explosive, or
device, or a drawing, print, or mold of a key, tool, instrument,
explosive, or device, designed to open, break into, tamper with, or
damage a coin-operated machine as defined in subdivision (b), with
intent to commit a theft from such machine, is punishable by
imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or by
fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both.
</pre></blockquote>

Event:2015/08/06 Delegates Meeting

2015-08-12T04:13:40Z

Mattsenate: /* how much do collectives pay now? */ updates MPM rent to $600, total to $10450

Weekly Omni Delegates' Meeting - 6 Aug 2015

== Who's Here? ==

=== meeting roles ===
* Facilitator/s: libbie
* Introduction to the Omni Commons & our values:
* Explanation of hand signals:
** "deaf applause", "raised hand", "point of process", "direct response", "time's up", "stop and reflect", "kermit" (wildcard), etc.
* Stacktaker: mia
** Explanation of progressive stack: Raise your hand and make eye contact with the stack taker. Please wait your turn, and try not to interupt or speak over others. Direct responses are allowed only as Points Of Information/ Clarifications, etc (use hand signal). For everything else, please raise your hand and wait your turn.
* Timekeeper: libbie
** Reminder to keep comments brief.
* Notetaker/s: yar
** URL of this pad: https://pad.riseup.net/p/omninom
* Important Note for the Pad:
** Please do not move or delete meeting notes from the pad, unless you have archived them properly. Always leave the most recent meeting's notes, and the template at the bottom. !! Thank you.
* Vibe Reader: sarah
** Reminder to stay calm, be respectful, and think before speaking.
* Next weeks facilitator(s): sarah
** Encourage someone who hasn't facilitated before. If they'd like support, someone who has facilitated before can join them to facilitate together! If they'd like to know how the agenda works, here's a page outlining the different parts of our agenda: https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Facilitating_General_Meetings_Tips_and_Info

=== Delegates ===
* BAPS: jose
* CCL: n/a
* FNB: helen
* MPM: n/a
* Sudo Room: yar, matt
* TIL: emji
* OptikAllusions: sarah
* Quorum: yes

=== Introductions ===
Introduce yourself: Name; Prefered Pronoun; Affiliation; If you are new, what brought you here? Please be brief!
* libbie, baps/omni
* julio, sudo
* daniel, sudo
* ben, sudo
* lori, gws
* niki, baps
* helen, fnb
* jose, baps
* yar, sudo
* matt, sudo
* rob, sudo
* laura, baps/omni
* mia
* sarah, opal, here because we made her
* emji, til
* kristi holhan, RPS

== Announcements ==
* emji: TIL's show in the basement was cancelled, need access to the calendar. also, tooth from black hole wants off the lease
** yar: we decided last week that we intend to do that
* rob: lulzlux wants to apply for membership but doesn't have anything written

== Bans ==
* matt: has kwikness's ban been resolved? from FNB. they showed up confused. does anybody know anything about that?
** helen: not affiliated afaik

== Global Womens' Strike==
* niki: i forwarded their app a couple weeks ago. told her you're ready to decide. are you?
* mia: you wanted storage space. what's going on with that? is that need met?
* niki: we looked at a couple places which could potentially work. need to nail down with other collectives. we can determine that later. not a need for a huge amount of space - just some desk space and filing cabinets
* matt: what do you all do? volume of meetings?
** lori: we had "tales of the grim sleeper". produced a good size crowd. our regular meetings are small. small core, people who've been around a long time. don't occupy a large space. we got kicked out of our long-time space in SF, had a fight. some of our storage issues got resolved by ???. we have wage jobs, do a lot of thing. try to work collectively once a week in a place with a small group of people. then of course all kinds of things we do on the street - protests, pickets, get out the bullhorn, get arrested, etc.
** matt: so about a meeting per week and ongoing small desk activities, plus big events?
** lori: that sounds right
* yar: sudoroom member wants to know if you're trans inclusive
** lori: we have an org called Queer Strike, the US prostitutes collective. we organize autonomous groups within our network. QS is LGBTQ, women-identified org. So we do have trans women. We do a lot of work on sex work, historically.
** emji: so does that mean your org is or just the subgroups?
** lori: we have trans women. we continue to discuss it. we're an international collective.
* matt: concerns and hurdles with Omni Commons organizing or coming in here?
** lori: we're really excited to be part of a collective space. we had space in a nonprofit building, don't like that so much. really pleased, we've been in movements for years. we know its' work, but we're still here! [laughter] here for the long haul.
* niki: i've been speaking with lori & rachel for months now. after this vote, we'll work out various details about where exactly a desk will be, go through sublease, answer questions. been talking a very long time. i sent you a very long email outlining the whole thing, lori. definitely details to work out but you have most of the info.
* lori: we run a legal service - "legal action for women" but we deal with everybody. need to meet privately with a sex worker who's been raped etc. that's what niki means. can work it out.
* delegates in favor of GWS becoming member collective: yar, jose, helen, sarah
** abstaining: emji
** niki: so is that yes?
** yar: yes [applause]
** lori: i think it's been a really good process
** laura: can we quote you on that?

==La Commune==
* Yar is their exit liaison. They asked for a $2100 security deposit to be returned. Sad to see them go, but this is also a fantastic opportunity for us to offer space to a new group in Oakland. Yar proposes that we do an outreach campaign inviting groups to apply for this space
* yar: has spoken with David Brazil, Pam and Niki -- but it's not clear that the deicison to leave was unanimous, so they might ask to stay/return. it will be up to the . They askd for a 2,100 security deposit to be reutrned so that they can refund debts to friends and family who had given money.
* TLDR-- the process is ongoing, but if anybody has any desires for the process, i will pass it on to La Commune people.
* matt: i've been reaching out to people about that space assuming we have a budget shortfall. assuming we have a vacancy. should i proceed? should we fill that space? should we not do that? should we discourage that? what should we do in the meantime?
* yar: only expressing personal opinion. We should meditate in the meantime. but i have no decisionmaking authority
* libbie: how do things stand now?
** yar: it's open to interpretation.
*Laura: I think we should put a time-limit on the discussions so that the delegates know how/when to proceed.
** emji: i think we need a decision sooner than that. been going to meetings with them. burning me out. want to know whether that's worth it.
** robb: i don't mean to be cold but if money's refunded it seems clear
** yar: david brazil asked for that, it hasn't happened yet
* mia: i support emji's opinion because it means we have a budget shortfall we need to fill
* libbie: yar, what help do you want in creating a timeline?
* yar: a couple people aren't in town but everybody is going to try their best to talk to each other soon. we'll see if that turns out to be true.
* matt: there's a lot of different ways to proceed, and thanks to Yar for stepping into a role you were asked to play. There was a person who was empowered to be the delegate, and that action was taken. But other members of the group do not feel that he was accountable to them. Our definition of delegate is to be totally accountable to their collective. So we should nullify the 30-day notice.
** [epic amount of hand-twinkling. wow]
* yar: i think we should hold the space open. urgent that we not treat it as urgent. becoming omni process should hold this as a symbol of our possibilities.
* helen: accountability?
* sarah: if la commune doesn't stay, I think we should consider ROck Paper Scissors
* Laura: i agree with both matt and yar, but there's nothing wrong with letting people know, getting the word out
* matt: i met with some RPS members. they see this as an option, they have other options on the table. also, helen, i think groups should be able to hold their delegate accountable.
** helen: we can't make them pay
** matt: it enforces itself. they signed a contract. one person asked to get out of it.
** laura: if people talk to any groups about this, they should let the whole group know
** rob: isn't this premature to assume other members are against this decision? shouldn't we accept at face value that it was an agreed decision? shouldn't that other person have said something officially?
** yar: they talked to me, the exit liaison. that's official.
** libbie: is it ok to wait to hear back from yar and discuss next steps next week?
** matt: i'd like to avoid a 5-day notice if things break down
** libbie: so should delegates decide on a deadline for a decision?
** emji: so they're still on the lease until a new decision?
** libbie: do we need to do anything formal?
** rob: we should receive notice they want to nullify
** matt: there's no rule, no requirement. we should understand the urgency. ???
** helen: I think we should vote on a sense of the meeting, not a decision, something we can say this is what the delegates think. matt, propose a statement to vote on
* yar's proposal: we do nothing for a week
** robb: we should assume they gave notice
** emji: if members say delegate was in bad faith we shouldn't accept it
** yar: my proposal is we take no action, make no interpretations, or decisions, for a week.
** rob: i would amend that to say notice was duly given
** libbie: i think that's separate from yar's proposal. yar, does that reflect yoru position?
** yar: that's not my position
* Matt's Proposal: The Omni Commons delegates will proceed under the understanding that the La Commune delegate may not have represented the intent (i.e. consent) of the members of La Commune in issuing a 30-day notice. As such, this first 30-day notice is nullified and the Omni Commons delegates seek a new, representative resolution of a 30-day notice (at a later date) consistent with the process of the La Commune collective.
* daniel: can we invite them to come here? would be more solid
* laura: trying to synthesize these two proposals
** proposal: we won't take any action but we'll count the 30 day notice from when LC members clarify their consensus - 4-0-1
** proposed ammendment: and until then, all the same responsibilities and obligations apply. - 4-0-1
** sparkle-fingers!
* mia: another friendly amendment - we'd like a response within a week
* yar: i really just think we should move on. this is confusing because the one-on-one meetings haven't happened which need to happen.
* libbie; as facilitator i agree with yar, the exit liaison
* matt: what's an exit liaison? why can't we vote on mine?
** libbie: ok...
** laura: reads proposal above
** we incorporate mia's amendment
* yar: i don't want this to be who we are. rigamorole over a few hundred $$.
** emji: but it's consent violations etc
** yar: i'm talking about the urgency of figuring this out this week vs next week when things will be clearer
** mia: but there was a proposal and it passed

== Working Group Report-Backs ==

=== building & permits ===
Meetings: Mondays at 8pm
* This group needs help; https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/building
* Work party Saturday 12-6
* need more volunteers, people interested in big picture stuff
* matt: major projects finishing up- south wall, front door

=== Challenging Dominant Cultures (CDC)===
* Merging into the Becoming Omni process. Please come to planning meeting Sunday 2-6

=== Commons ===
Meetings: Saturdays at 1pm
* major changes. events only approved once a month.
* laura: asking that all requests for a month are sent in by the 2nd friday of the previous month. so event requests for september need to be received by 2nd friday in august. we'll meet the next day to rank them by criteria. so we can be mindful instead of scrambling. also putting a cap on the # of events a person can be a point person for.
* sarah: does this apply to everyone?
* laura: if you're a collective you don't have to go through commons
* emji: what's the process for that?
* matt: can talk after meeting about that
* laura: if a collective wants to do something surprising or different, it might be wise to check in with commons because there may be things you don't know. but you don't need to get our approval per se.
* daniel: you need more people helping, right?
** yep
* sarah: so opal's gonna do our monthly film screening. we wouldn't need approval?
** laura: no
** matt: but if you were gonna have a big event we'd want a month lead time. but that can always be changed if you throw volunteers at commons wg
** libbie: i encourage this to happen after meeting

=== Communications / SysAdmins ===
* yar: We want to start meeting again but need a bottom-liner. Anticipating getting some press in the near future when we buy the building. Also, outreach is a major shortcoming right now. People have trouble knowing how to get involved. It feels like a secret club.

=== Finance ===
Meetings: Every other Thursday at 7pm
* we're broke
* helen: people are trying to put them all together. thinking about the 501c3 app.
* sarah: can we talk about being broke?
** yar: stay tuned...

=== Fundraising ===
Meetings: Mondays at 6:30pm
* aka "buy the building", aka "until the revolution"
* Needs consensus at THIS MEETING

==Buying the Building==
PROPOSAL: empower the finance & fundraising working groups to act quickly to buy the building.
* Seems like the only way for Omni Commons to stay afloat is to do this!
** Anonymous donor offering up about $1 million
** $1.1 million on 30-year term with 5% interest.
*** Mortgage calculator outcome (monthly): $5,900 / mo
*** Plus 1.4376% property tax (at $1.95 million, that's ~$2,336 / mo) = ~$8,236 / mo
*** Plus current shared expense rate ~2k / mo (neglecting reduced insurance savings) = ~$10,236 / mo
*** Minus what we currently pay in taxes (at $321,425.00, that's ~$385 / mo) = '''~$9,851 / mo'''
**** Compared to current $13K base rent + $2k extra expenses = ~$15,000 / mo -- '''''at least a ~34% savings'''''
** Plan is to buy the property (land and building), then give the land undernearth the building to a Community Land Trust (a non-profit to be determined).
*** also potentially place the property into a land trust: either the bay area community land trust or the oakland community land trust
** Timeframe: ASAP (before end of September!)/

===discussion===
* mia: thank you for everyone.
* yar: thank you for being awesome enough that you're worth this!
* libbie: any more questions?
* rob: that's a lot of power (as to "empowering the (special) group to buy the building")
* helen: what timeframe do you have?
* laura: before we run out of money
* matt & yar: asap
* laura: we might need to make decisions quickly before there's a delegates meeting. we're asking the delegates to put some trust in us that if we make a decision between delegates meetings, people are gonna be ok with that.
* yar: please get involved, join fundraising mailing list.
* emji: any strings attached to the money?
** laura: both donor and lender have reasons why they're interested in supporting this project. not strings in terms of you have to do x or y, but they want omni to keep doing the radical thing it's doing
** matt: 3 weeks ago we had a review of the needs of the lender and donor. it's what laura said, why they want to give us this money. those are all the terms.
* mia: i support this because it seems we have no alternative but i request these groups come to delegates meeting with proposal of how we'll have monthly payments
* yar: we already have half a million in debt because of the lease. our lawyer has already said: because we have no garuntor, you can just file bankruptcy, and none of the individuals will be targeted. but the worst that can happen is that all of the organizations will have to
* laura: right now our rent is 14k+expenses. that'll go down. we're way overinsured. monthly payment on loan would be ~5k.
* matt: looking at 8k mortgage payment vs 13k base rent. but i agree mia & sarah - yes we can schedule this purchase, challenges being broke with resurgence. still risk of not having steady income. people are applying for grants, that might help. should pursue all opportunities.
* laura: property taxes will go up because we'll be paying for the sale. john bought building for 300k. but won't go up to 10k/mo
* sarah: how much do we raise from events, and how much do groups actually pay?
** niki: ~9k from members. don't always make remainder through events. that's why commons wg has been killing itself trying to host events. but that hasn't been happening.
* rob: if we buy building, our groups will be liable for code violations. not same protection being a lessee.
* delegates in favor: yar, emji, sarah
** abstaining: helen
** jose is not here, so abstaining according to laura
* jose: i am in favor

=== how much do collectives pay now?===
Monthly:
* Bay Area Public School (BAPS): $1000
* Sudo Room (SUDO): $2000
* Counter Culture Labs (CCL): $2000
* Optik Allusions (OpAl): $100
* Phat Beets (PB): $750
* Rise Above Graphics (RAG): $600
* La Commune (LC): $1100
* Timeless, Infinite Light (TIL): $300+
* Material Print Machine (MPM): $600
* Events (average): $2000
total: $10450 current max

==501c3==
PROPOSAL: Omni should become a 501c3

===discussion===
* yar: fundraising working group proposes omni apply for a 501c3
* laura: any concerns or controversies?
* helen: there was also a suggestion to form a separate org to collect rent
* laura: we can do that also
* yar: this is the reason we want to meet weekly. there will be proposals like that soon, like be a 501c2
* emji: how will this effect member collectives? TIL has fiscal sponsorship from another group
* matt: in our lease some groups were listed as projects of omni commons
** jenny: i don't think so. any group w/o official corporate status was listed as an 'unincorporated association' - some projects in omni have separate fiscal sponsors, but would be cool to be able to umbrella other omni-related projects
* delegates who consent: yar, sarah, helen, emji, jose
** no abstains or blocks. passes w/quorum

==Meeting Weekly Again==
PROPOSAL: Delegates should meet weekly again, starting next week (Aug 13). We will decide at the end of September whether to continue meeting weekly.

===discussion===
* emji: can we put a cap on this?
** yar: i think we can decide to meet less once we see there's less to do
** niki: any delegate can propose to go back to semiweekly at any time
** helen: i propose making this week to week
** yar: but then there's one more thing to talk about at eveery meeting and the whole point was we have too much to talk about
** mia: also then if people assume we're meeting regularly people might be confused
** emji: any sense of how long this would take?
** laura: we need to buy it by october...
** yar: i trust us to scale back again when necessary because we've done it before
** libbie: we can say until the end of september or until we consider it no longer necessary
** matt: i'd like to rephrase that and propose the delegates decide whether to continue at the end of september
** libbie: so we decide to meet weekly and check in about that at the end of september
** matt: stuff about hte 501c3 app taking a long time, blach blah blah blah, risky for lenders
* delegates in favor: yar, emji, helen, sarah, jose
** no abstains or blocks, passes w/quorum
** libbie: proposal passes

==Red Stage Area==
'''Proposal to Allow Black Hole to Move Their Stuff Out of the Basement'''
3/4/15, Timeless Infinite Light-Emji Spero

-Black Hole will move their stuff out of the basement between the dates of Aug 13-15, with the bulk of it being moved out on Aug 13th.

-Tooth, of Black Hole, has been asking around for friends with trucks to help him move stuff. The only friend with a vehicle who is available to help is David Keenan. Moving is difficult to coordinate if you have no car. I think we should allow David Keenan into Omni between the dates of Aug 13-15 for the purpose of helping move move Black Hole's stuff to ensure that it will be out before the Fire Inspection

'''Proposal to use this area for bike parking'''

===discussion===
* yar: I don't think removing their stuff needs consensus. the delegates removed them as a member collective last week.
* Laura - I think the proposal is to let David come into the Omni to help with the move
* laura: i appreciate this, it's delegate. want to know if we can make it a work day
* emji: yes it can be. help would be great on the 13th. need to double check in w/tooth about that day.
* matt: rob & i curious about moving it to the bottom of staircase so it's staged & ready to go. can we move it pre-emptively?
* emji: probably, not sure what's theirs, but if you know...
* matt: i can assess what's equipment for photograph & film
* yar: do you think as his friend that this wouold be risky for his self care or any of the issues he had with omni before?
* emji: idk. this isn't an omni thing, it's a black hole thing. really? really? he's trying to help a friend as anyone else would. if people block, they should offer help.
* matt: i was just trying to help. i offered help.
* yar: in order for him to come back, according to the delegates they would need to decide he can
* laura: nothing says he can't bring the truck outside, we can help load
* niki: it's my truck...
* emji: it's not worth this much effort to me. want to help not get his stuff thrown out. if it's an issue other help is fine. don't want to deal with it.
* Libbie: i think we all want to as well.
* libbie & yar volunteer to coordinate with tooth
* niki offers truck pending the day, as long as it's free
* emji wants to just amend the second part.
* mia: not a proposal anymore so let's move on
* emji: i'm going to block the bike parking proposal, just FYI
* libbie: so i propose we end the meeting

= End of Meeting =
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Event:2015/08/06 Delegates Meeting

2015-08-12T04:02:14Z

Mattsenate: /* how much do collectives pay now? */ updates based on best available information

Weekly Omni Delegates' Meeting - 6 Aug 2015

== Who's Here? ==

=== meeting roles ===
* Facilitator/s: libbie
* Introduction to the Omni Commons & our values:
* Explanation of hand signals:
** "deaf applause", "raised hand", "point of process", "direct response", "time's up", "stop and reflect", "kermit" (wildcard), etc.
* Stacktaker: mia
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* Timekeeper: libbie
** Reminder to keep comments brief.
* Notetaker/s: yar
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=== Delegates ===
* BAPS: jose
* CCL: n/a
* FNB: helen
* MPM: n/a
* Sudo Room: yar, matt
* TIL: emji
* OptikAllusions: sarah
* Quorum: yes

=== Introductions ===
Introduce yourself: Name; Prefered Pronoun; Affiliation; If you are new, what brought you here? Please be brief!
* libbie, baps/omni
* julio, sudo
* daniel, sudo
* ben, sudo
* lori, gws
* niki, baps
* helen, fnb
* jose, baps
* yar, sudo
* matt, sudo
* rob, sudo
* laura, baps/omni
* mia
* sarah, opal, here because we made her
* emji, til
* kristi holhan, RPS

== Announcements ==
* emji: TIL's show in the basement was cancelled, need access to the calendar. also, tooth from black hole wants off the lease
** yar: we decided last week that we intend to do that
* rob: lulzlux wants to apply for membership but doesn't have anything written

== Bans ==
* matt: has kwikness's ban been resolved? from FNB. they showed up confused. does anybody know anything about that?
** helen: not affiliated afaik

== Global Womens' Strike==
* niki: i forwarded their app a couple weeks ago. told her you're ready to decide. are you?
* mia: you wanted storage space. what's going on with that? is that need met?
* niki: we looked at a couple places which could potentially work. need to nail down with other collectives. we can determine that later. not a need for a huge amount of space - just some desk space and filing cabinets
* matt: what do you all do? volume of meetings?
** lori: we had "tales of the grim sleeper". produced a good size crowd. our regular meetings are small. small core, people who've been around a long time. don't occupy a large space. we got kicked out of our long-time space in SF, had a fight. some of our storage issues got resolved by ???. we have wage jobs, do a lot of thing. try to work collectively once a week in a place with a small group of people. then of course all kinds of things we do on the street - protests, pickets, get out the bullhorn, get arrested, etc.
** matt: so about a meeting per week and ongoing small desk activities, plus big events?
** lori: that sounds right
* yar: sudoroom member wants to know if you're trans inclusive
** lori: we have an org called Queer Strike, the US prostitutes collective. we organize autonomous groups within our network. QS is LGBTQ, women-identified org. So we do have trans women. We do a lot of work on sex work, historically.
** emji: so does that mean your org is or just the subgroups?
** lori: we have trans women. we continue to discuss it. we're an international collective.
* matt: concerns and hurdles with Omni Commons organizing or coming in here?
** lori: we're really excited to be part of a collective space. we had space in a nonprofit building, don't like that so much. really pleased, we've been in movements for years. we know its' work, but we're still here! [laughter] here for the long haul.
* niki: i've been speaking with lori & rachel for months now. after this vote, we'll work out various details about where exactly a desk will be, go through sublease, answer questions. been talking a very long time. i sent you a very long email outlining the whole thing, lori. definitely details to work out but you have most of the info.
* lori: we run a legal service - "legal action for women" but we deal with everybody. need to meet privately with a sex worker who's been raped etc. that's what niki means. can work it out.
* delegates in favor of GWS becoming member collective: yar, jose, helen, sarah
** abstaining: emji
** niki: so is that yes?
** yar: yes [applause]
** lori: i think it's been a really good process
** laura: can we quote you on that?

==La Commune==
* Yar is their exit liaison. They asked for a $2100 security deposit to be returned. Sad to see them go, but this is also a fantastic opportunity for us to offer space to a new group in Oakland. Yar proposes that we do an outreach campaign inviting groups to apply for this space
* yar: has spoken with David Brazil, Pam and Niki -- but it's not clear that the deicison to leave was unanimous, so they might ask to stay/return. it will be up to the . They askd for a 2,100 security deposit to be reutrned so that they can refund debts to friends and family who had given money.
* TLDR-- the process is ongoing, but if anybody has any desires for the process, i will pass it on to La Commune people.
* matt: i've been reaching out to people about that space assuming we have a budget shortfall. assuming we have a vacancy. should i proceed? should we fill that space? should we not do that? should we discourage that? what should we do in the meantime?
* yar: only expressing personal opinion. We should meditate in the meantime. but i have no decisionmaking authority
* libbie: how do things stand now?
** yar: it's open to interpretation.
*Laura: I think we should put a time-limit on the discussions so that the delegates know how/when to proceed.
** emji: i think we need a decision sooner than that. been going to meetings with them. burning me out. want to know whether that's worth it.
** robb: i don't mean to be cold but if money's refunded it seems clear
** yar: david brazil asked for that, it hasn't happened yet
* mia: i support emji's opinion because it means we have a budget shortfall we need to fill
* libbie: yar, what help do you want in creating a timeline?
* yar: a couple people aren't in town but everybody is going to try their best to talk to each other soon. we'll see if that turns out to be true.
* matt: there's a lot of different ways to proceed, and thanks to Yar for stepping into a role you were asked to play. There was a person who was empowered to be the delegate, and that action was taken. But other members of the group do not feel that he was accountable to them. Our definition of delegate is to be totally accountable to their collective. So we should nullify the 30-day notice.
** [epic amount of hand-twinkling. wow]
* yar: i think we should hold the space open. urgent that we not treat it as urgent. becoming omni process should hold this as a symbol of our possibilities.
* helen: accountability?
* sarah: if la commune doesn't stay, I think we should consider ROck Paper Scissors
* Laura: i agree with both matt and yar, but there's nothing wrong with letting people know, getting the word out
* matt: i met with some RPS members. they see this as an option, they have other options on the table. also, helen, i think groups should be able to hold their delegate accountable.
** helen: we can't make them pay
** matt: it enforces itself. they signed a contract. one person asked to get out of it.
** laura: if people talk to any groups about this, they should let the whole group know
** rob: isn't this premature to assume other members are against this decision? shouldn't we accept at face value that it was an agreed decision? shouldn't that other person have said something officially?
** yar: they talked to me, the exit liaison. that's official.
** libbie: is it ok to wait to hear back from yar and discuss next steps next week?
** matt: i'd like to avoid a 5-day notice if things break down
** libbie: so should delegates decide on a deadline for a decision?
** emji: so they're still on the lease until a new decision?
** libbie: do we need to do anything formal?
** rob: we should receive notice they want to nullify
** matt: there's no rule, no requirement. we should understand the urgency. ???
** helen: I think we should vote on a sense of the meeting, not a decision, something we can say this is what the delegates think. matt, propose a statement to vote on
* yar's proposal: we do nothing for a week
** robb: we should assume they gave notice
** emji: if members say delegate was in bad faith we shouldn't accept it
** yar: my proposal is we take no action, make no interpretations, or decisions, for a week.
** rob: i would amend that to say notice was duly given
** libbie: i think that's separate from yar's proposal. yar, does that reflect yoru position?
** yar: that's not my position
* Matt's Proposal: The Omni Commons delegates will proceed under the understanding that the La Commune delegate may not have represented the intent (i.e. consent) of the members of La Commune in issuing a 30-day notice. As such, this first 30-day notice is nullified and the Omni Commons delegates seek a new, representative resolution of a 30-day notice (at a later date) consistent with the process of the La Commune collective.
* daniel: can we invite them to come here? would be more solid
* laura: trying to synthesize these two proposals
** proposal: we won't take any action but we'll count the 30 day notice from when LC members clarify their consensus - 4-0-1
** proposed ammendment: and until then, all the same responsibilities and obligations apply. - 4-0-1
** sparkle-fingers!
* mia: another friendly amendment - we'd like a response within a week
* yar: i really just think we should move on. this is confusing because the one-on-one meetings haven't happened which need to happen.
* libbie; as facilitator i agree with yar, the exit liaison
* matt: what's an exit liaison? why can't we vote on mine?
** libbie: ok...
** laura: reads proposal above
** we incorporate mia's amendment
* yar: i don't want this to be who we are. rigamorole over a few hundred $$.
** emji: but it's consent violations etc
** yar: i'm talking about the urgency of figuring this out this week vs next week when things will be clearer
** mia: but there was a proposal and it passed

== Working Group Report-Backs ==

=== building & permits ===
Meetings: Mondays at 8pm
* This group needs help; https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/building
* Work party Saturday 12-6
* need more volunteers, people interested in big picture stuff
* matt: major projects finishing up- south wall, front door

=== Challenging Dominant Cultures (CDC)===
* Merging into the Becoming Omni process. Please come to planning meeting Sunday 2-6

=== Commons ===
Meetings: Saturdays at 1pm
* major changes. events only approved once a month.
* laura: asking that all requests for a month are sent in by the 2nd friday of the previous month. so event requests for september need to be received by 2nd friday in august. we'll meet the next day to rank them by criteria. so we can be mindful instead of scrambling. also putting a cap on the # of events a person can be a point person for.
* sarah: does this apply to everyone?
* laura: if you're a collective you don't have to go through commons
* emji: what's the process for that?
* matt: can talk after meeting about that
* laura: if a collective wants to do something surprising or different, it might be wise to check in with commons because there may be things you don't know. but you don't need to get our approval per se.
* daniel: you need more people helping, right?
** yep
* sarah: so opal's gonna do our monthly film screening. we wouldn't need approval?
** laura: no
** matt: but if you were gonna have a big event we'd want a month lead time. but that can always be changed if you throw volunteers at commons wg
** libbie: i encourage this to happen after meeting

=== Communications / SysAdmins ===
* yar: We want to start meeting again but need a bottom-liner. Anticipating getting some press in the near future when we buy the building. Also, outreach is a major shortcoming right now. People have trouble knowing how to get involved. It feels like a secret club.

=== Finance ===
Meetings: Every other Thursday at 7pm
* we're broke
* helen: people are trying to put them all together. thinking about the 501c3 app.
* sarah: can we talk about being broke?
** yar: stay tuned...

=== Fundraising ===
Meetings: Mondays at 6:30pm
* aka "buy the building", aka "until the revolution"
* Needs consensus at THIS MEETING

==Buying the Building==
PROPOSAL: empower the finance & fundraising working groups to act quickly to buy the building.
* Seems like the only way for Omni Commons to stay afloat is to do this!
** Anonymous donor offering up about $1 million
** $1.1 million on 30-year term with 5% interest.
*** Mortgage calculator outcome (monthly): $5,900 / mo
*** Plus 1.4376% property tax (at $1.95 million, that's ~$2,336 / mo) = ~$8,236 / mo
*** Plus current shared expense rate ~2k / mo (neglecting reduced insurance savings) = ~$10,236 / mo
*** Minus what we currently pay in taxes (at $321,425.00, that's ~$385 / mo) = '''~$9,851 / mo'''
**** Compared to current $13K base rent + $2k extra expenses = ~$15,000 / mo -- '''''at least a ~34% savings'''''
** Plan is to buy the property (land and building), then give the land undernearth the building to a Community Land Trust (a non-profit to be determined).
*** also potentially place the property into a land trust: either the bay area community land trust or the oakland community land trust
** Timeframe: ASAP (before end of September!)/

===discussion===
* mia: thank you for everyone.
* yar: thank you for being awesome enough that you're worth this!
* libbie: any more questions?
* rob: that's a lot of power (as to "empowering the (special) group to buy the building")
* helen: what timeframe do you have?
* laura: before we run out of money
* matt & yar: asap
* laura: we might need to make decisions quickly before there's a delegates meeting. we're asking the delegates to put some trust in us that if we make a decision between delegates meetings, people are gonna be ok with that.
* yar: please get involved, join fundraising mailing list.
* emji: any strings attached to the money?
** laura: both donor and lender have reasons why they're interested in supporting this project. not strings in terms of you have to do x or y, but they want omni to keep doing the radical thing it's doing
** matt: 3 weeks ago we had a review of the needs of the lender and donor. it's what laura said, why they want to give us this money. those are all the terms.
* mia: i support this because it seems we have no alternative but i request these groups come to delegates meeting with proposal of how we'll have monthly payments
* yar: we already have half a million in debt because of the lease. our lawyer has already said: because we have no garuntor, you can just file bankruptcy, and none of the individuals will be targeted. but the worst that can happen is that all of the organizations will have to
* laura: right now our rent is 14k+expenses. that'll go down. we're way overinsured. monthly payment on loan would be ~5k.
* matt: looking at 8k mortgage payment vs 13k base rent. but i agree mia & sarah - yes we can schedule this purchase, challenges being broke with resurgence. still risk of not having steady income. people are applying for grants, that might help. should pursue all opportunities.
* laura: property taxes will go up because we'll be paying for the sale. john bought building for 300k. but won't go up to 10k/mo
* sarah: how much do we raise from events, and how much do groups actually pay?
** niki: ~9k from members. don't always make remainder through events. that's why commons wg has been killing itself trying to host events. but that hasn't been happening.
* rob: if we buy building, our groups will be liable for code violations. not same protection being a lessee.
* delegates in favor: yar, emji, sarah
** abstaining: helen
** jose is not here, so abstaining according to laura
* jose: i am in favor

=== how much do collectives pay now?===
Monthly:
* Bay Area Public School (BAPS): $1000
* Sudo Room (SUDO): $2000
* Counter Culture Labs (CCL): $2000
* Optik Allusions (OpAl): $100
* Phat Beets (PB): $750
* Rise Above Graphics (RAG): $600
* La Commune (LC): $1100
* Timeless, Infinite Light (TIL): $300+
* Material Print Machine (MPM): $0
* Events (average): $2000
total: $9850 current max

==501c3==
PROPOSAL: Omni should become a 501c3

===discussion===
* yar: fundraising working group proposes omni apply for a 501c3
* laura: any concerns or controversies?
* helen: there was also a suggestion to form a separate org to collect rent
* laura: we can do that also
* yar: this is the reason we want to meet weekly. there will be proposals like that soon, like be a 501c2
* emji: how will this effect member collectives? TIL has fiscal sponsorship from another group
* matt: in our lease some groups were listed as projects of omni commons
** jenny: i don't think so. any group w/o official corporate status was listed as an 'unincorporated association' - some projects in omni have separate fiscal sponsors, but would be cool to be able to umbrella other omni-related projects
* delegates who consent: yar, sarah, helen, emji, jose
** no abstains or blocks. passes w/quorum

==Meeting Weekly Again==
PROPOSAL: Delegates should meet weekly again, starting next week (Aug 13). We will decide at the end of September whether to continue meeting weekly.

===discussion===
* emji: can we put a cap on this?
** yar: i think we can decide to meet less once we see there's less to do
** niki: any delegate can propose to go back to semiweekly at any time
** helen: i propose making this week to week
** yar: but then there's one more thing to talk about at eveery meeting and the whole point was we have too much to talk about
** mia: also then if people assume we're meeting regularly people might be confused
** emji: any sense of how long this would take?
** laura: we need to buy it by october...
** yar: i trust us to scale back again when necessary because we've done it before
** libbie: we can say until the end of september or until we consider it no longer necessary
** matt: i'd like to rephrase that and propose the delegates decide whether to continue at the end of september
** libbie: so we decide to meet weekly and check in about that at the end of september
** matt: stuff about hte 501c3 app taking a long time, blach blah blah blah, risky for lenders
* delegates in favor: yar, emji, helen, sarah, jose
** no abstains or blocks, passes w/quorum
** libbie: proposal passes

==Red Stage Area==
'''Proposal to Allow Black Hole to Move Their Stuff Out of the Basement'''
3/4/15, Timeless Infinite Light-Emji Spero

-Black Hole will move their stuff out of the basement between the dates of Aug 13-15, with the bulk of it being moved out on Aug 13th.

-Tooth, of Black Hole, has been asking around for friends with trucks to help him move stuff. The only friend with a vehicle who is available to help is David Keenan. Moving is difficult to coordinate if you have no car. I think we should allow David Keenan into Omni between the dates of Aug 13-15 for the purpose of helping move move Black Hole's stuff to ensure that it will be out before the Fire Inspection

'''Proposal to use this area for bike parking'''

===discussion===
* yar: I don't think removing their stuff needs consensus. the delegates removed them as a member collective last week.
* Laura - I think the proposal is to let David come into the Omni to help with the move
* laura: i appreciate this, it's delegate. want to know if we can make it a work day
* emji: yes it can be. help would be great on the 13th. need to double check in w/tooth about that day.
* matt: rob & i curious about moving it to the bottom of staircase so it's staged & ready to go. can we move it pre-emptively?
* emji: probably, not sure what's theirs, but if you know...
* matt: i can assess what's equipment for photograph & film
* yar: do you think as his friend that this wouold be risky for his self care or any of the issues he had with omni before?
* emji: idk. this isn't an omni thing, it's a black hole thing. really? really? he's trying to help a friend as anyone else would. if people block, they should offer help.
* matt: i was just trying to help. i offered help.
* yar: in order for him to come back, according to the delegates they would need to decide he can
* laura: nothing says he can't bring the truck outside, we can help load
* niki: it's my truck...
* emji: it's not worth this much effort to me. want to help not get his stuff thrown out. if it's an issue other help is fine. don't want to deal with it.
* Libbie: i think we all want to as well.
* libbie & yar volunteer to coordinate with tooth
* niki offers truck pending the day, as long as it's free
* emji wants to just amend the second part.
* mia: not a proposal anymore so let's move on
* emji: i'm going to block the bike parking proposal, just FYI
* libbie: so i propose we end the meeting

= End of Meeting =
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Event:2015/08/06 Delegates Meeting

2015-08-12T03:42:39Z

Mattsenate: /* Buying the Building */ updates estimate

Weekly Omni Delegates' Meeting - 6 Aug 2015

== Who's Here? ==

=== meeting roles ===
* Facilitator/s: libbie
* Introduction to the Omni Commons & our values:
* Explanation of hand signals:
** "deaf applause", "raised hand", "point of process", "direct response", "time's up", "stop and reflect", "kermit" (wildcard), etc.
* Stacktaker: mia
** Explanation of progressive stack: Raise your hand and make eye contact with the stack taker. Please wait your turn, and try not to interupt or speak over others. Direct responses are allowed only as Points Of Information/ Clarifications, etc (use hand signal). For everything else, please raise your hand and wait your turn.
* Timekeeper: libbie
** Reminder to keep comments brief.
* Notetaker/s: yar
** URL of this pad: https://pad.riseup.net/p/omninom
* Important Note for the Pad:
** Please do not move or delete meeting notes from the pad, unless you have archived them properly. Always leave the most recent meeting's notes, and the template at the bottom. !! Thank you.
* Vibe Reader: sarah
** Reminder to stay calm, be respectful, and think before speaking.
* Next weeks facilitator(s): sarah
** Encourage someone who hasn't facilitated before. If they'd like support, someone who has facilitated before can join them to facilitate together! If they'd like to know how the agenda works, here's a page outlining the different parts of our agenda: https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Facilitating_General_Meetings_Tips_and_Info

=== Delegates ===
* BAPS: jose
* CCL: n/a
* FNB: helen
* MPM: n/a
* Sudo Room: yar, matt
* TIL: emji
* OptikAllusions: sarah
* Quorum: yes

=== Introductions ===
Introduce yourself: Name; Prefered Pronoun; Affiliation; If you are new, what brought you here? Please be brief!
* libbie, baps/omni
* julio, sudo
* daniel, sudo
* ben, sudo
* lori, gws
* niki, baps
* helen, fnb
* jose, baps
* yar, sudo
* matt, sudo
* rob, sudo
* laura, baps/omni
* mia
* sarah, opal, here because we made her
* emji, til
* kristi holhan, RPS

== Announcements ==
* emji: TIL's show in the basement was cancelled, need access to the calendar. also, tooth from black hole wants off the lease
** yar: we decided last week that we intend to do that
* rob: lulzlux wants to apply for membership but doesn't have anything written

== Bans ==
* matt: has kwikness's ban been resolved? from FNB. they showed up confused. does anybody know anything about that?
** helen: not affiliated afaik

== Global Womens' Strike==
* niki: i forwarded their app a couple weeks ago. told her you're ready to decide. are you?
* mia: you wanted storage space. what's going on with that? is that need met?
* niki: we looked at a couple places which could potentially work. need to nail down with other collectives. we can determine that later. not a need for a huge amount of space - just some desk space and filing cabinets
* matt: what do you all do? volume of meetings?
** lori: we had "tales of the grim sleeper". produced a good size crowd. our regular meetings are small. small core, people who've been around a long time. don't occupy a large space. we got kicked out of our long-time space in SF, had a fight. some of our storage issues got resolved by ???. we have wage jobs, do a lot of thing. try to work collectively once a week in a place with a small group of people. then of course all kinds of things we do on the street - protests, pickets, get out the bullhorn, get arrested, etc.
** matt: so about a meeting per week and ongoing small desk activities, plus big events?
** lori: that sounds right
* yar: sudoroom member wants to know if you're trans inclusive
** lori: we have an org called Queer Strike, the US prostitutes collective. we organize autonomous groups within our network. QS is LGBTQ, women-identified org. So we do have trans women. We do a lot of work on sex work, historically.
** emji: so does that mean your org is or just the subgroups?
** lori: we have trans women. we continue to discuss it. we're an international collective.
* matt: concerns and hurdles with Omni Commons organizing or coming in here?
** lori: we're really excited to be part of a collective space. we had space in a nonprofit building, don't like that so much. really pleased, we've been in movements for years. we know its' work, but we're still here! [laughter] here for the long haul.
* niki: i've been speaking with lori & rachel for months now. after this vote, we'll work out various details about where exactly a desk will be, go through sublease, answer questions. been talking a very long time. i sent you a very long email outlining the whole thing, lori. definitely details to work out but you have most of the info.
* lori: we run a legal service - "legal action for women" but we deal with everybody. need to meet privately with a sex worker who's been raped etc. that's what niki means. can work it out.
* delegates in favor of GWS becoming member collective: yar, jose, helen, sarah
** abstaining: emji
** niki: so is that yes?
** yar: yes [applause]
** lori: i think it's been a really good process
** laura: can we quote you on that?

==La Commune==
* Yar is their exit liaison. They asked for a $2100 security deposit to be returned. Sad to see them go, but this is also a fantastic opportunity for us to offer space to a new group in Oakland. Yar proposes that we do an outreach campaign inviting groups to apply for this space
* yar: has spoken with David Brazil, Pam and Niki -- but it's not clear that the deicison to leave was unanimous, so they might ask to stay/return. it will be up to the . They askd for a 2,100 security deposit to be reutrned so that they can refund debts to friends and family who had given money.
* TLDR-- the process is ongoing, but if anybody has any desires for the process, i will pass it on to La Commune people.
* matt: i've been reaching out to people about that space assuming we have a budget shortfall. assuming we have a vacancy. should i proceed? should we fill that space? should we not do that? should we discourage that? what should we do in the meantime?
* yar: only expressing personal opinion. We should meditate in the meantime. but i have no decisionmaking authority
* libbie: how do things stand now?
** yar: it's open to interpretation.
*Laura: I think we should put a time-limit on the discussions so that the delegates know how/when to proceed.
** emji: i think we need a decision sooner than that. been going to meetings with them. burning me out. want to know whether that's worth it.
** robb: i don't mean to be cold but if money's refunded it seems clear
** yar: david brazil asked for that, it hasn't happened yet
* mia: i support emji's opinion because it means we have a budget shortfall we need to fill
* libbie: yar, what help do you want in creating a timeline?
* yar: a couple people aren't in town but everybody is going to try their best to talk to each other soon. we'll see if that turns out to be true.
* matt: there's a lot of different ways to proceed, and thanks to Yar for stepping into a role you were asked to play. There was a person who was empowered to be the delegate, and that action was taken. But other members of the group do not feel that he was accountable to them. Our definition of delegate is to be totally accountable to their collective. So we should nullify the 30-day notice.
** [epic amount of hand-twinkling. wow]
* yar: i think we should hold the space open. urgent that we not treat it as urgent. becoming omni process should hold this as a symbol of our possibilities.
* helen: accountability?
* sarah: if la commune doesn't stay, I think we should consider ROck Paper Scissors
* Laura: i agree with both matt and yar, but there's nothing wrong with letting people know, getting the word out
* matt: i met with some RPS members. they see this as an option, they have other options on the table. also, helen, i think groups should be able to hold their delegate accountable.
** helen: we can't make them pay
** matt: it enforces itself. they signed a contract. one person asked to get out of it.
** laura: if people talk to any groups about this, they should let the whole group know
** rob: isn't this premature to assume other members are against this decision? shouldn't we accept at face value that it was an agreed decision? shouldn't that other person have said something officially?
** yar: they talked to me, the exit liaison. that's official.
** libbie: is it ok to wait to hear back from yar and discuss next steps next week?
** matt: i'd like to avoid a 5-day notice if things break down
** libbie: so should delegates decide on a deadline for a decision?
** emji: so they're still on the lease until a new decision?
** libbie: do we need to do anything formal?
** rob: we should receive notice they want to nullify
** matt: there's no rule, no requirement. we should understand the urgency. ???
** helen: I think we should vote on a sense of the meeting, not a decision, something we can say this is what the delegates think. matt, propose a statement to vote on
* yar's proposal: we do nothing for a week
** robb: we should assume they gave notice
** emji: if members say delegate was in bad faith we shouldn't accept it
** yar: my proposal is we take no action, make no interpretations, or decisions, for a week.
** rob: i would amend that to say notice was duly given
** libbie: i think that's separate from yar's proposal. yar, does that reflect yoru position?
** yar: that's not my position
* Matt's Proposal: The Omni Commons delegates will proceed under the understanding that the La Commune delegate may not have represented the intent (i.e. consent) of the members of La Commune in issuing a 30-day notice. As such, this first 30-day notice is nullified and the Omni Commons delegates seek a new, representative resolution of a 30-day notice (at a later date) consistent with the process of the La Commune collective.
* daniel: can we invite them to come here? would be more solid
* laura: trying to synthesize these two proposals
** proposal: we won't take any action but we'll count the 30 day notice from when LC members clarify their consensus - 4-0-1
** proposed ammendment: and until then, all the same responsibilities and obligations apply. - 4-0-1
** sparkle-fingers!
* mia: another friendly amendment - we'd like a response within a week
* yar: i really just think we should move on. this is confusing because the one-on-one meetings haven't happened which need to happen.
* libbie; as facilitator i agree with yar, the exit liaison
* matt: what's an exit liaison? why can't we vote on mine?
** libbie: ok...
** laura: reads proposal above
** we incorporate mia's amendment
* yar: i don't want this to be who we are. rigamorole over a few hundred $$.
** emji: but it's consent violations etc
** yar: i'm talking about the urgency of figuring this out this week vs next week when things will be clearer
** mia: but there was a proposal and it passed

== Working Group Report-Backs ==

=== building & permits ===
Meetings: Mondays at 8pm
* This group needs help; https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/building
* Work party Saturday 12-6
* need more volunteers, people interested in big picture stuff
* matt: major projects finishing up- south wall, front door

=== Challenging Dominant Cultures (CDC)===
* Merging into the Becoming Omni process. Please come to planning meeting Sunday 2-6

=== Commons ===
Meetings: Saturdays at 1pm
* major changes. events only approved once a month.
* laura: asking that all requests for a month are sent in by the 2nd friday of the previous month. so event requests for september need to be received by 2nd friday in august. we'll meet the next day to rank them by criteria. so we can be mindful instead of scrambling. also putting a cap on the # of events a person can be a point person for.
* sarah: does this apply to everyone?
* laura: if you're a collective you don't have to go through commons
* emji: what's the process for that?
* matt: can talk after meeting about that
* laura: if a collective wants to do something surprising or different, it might be wise to check in with commons because there may be things you don't know. but you don't need to get our approval per se.
* daniel: you need more people helping, right?
** yep
* sarah: so opal's gonna do our monthly film screening. we wouldn't need approval?
** laura: no
** matt: but if you were gonna have a big event we'd want a month lead time. but that can always be changed if you throw volunteers at commons wg
** libbie: i encourage this to happen after meeting

=== Communications / SysAdmins ===
* yar: We want to start meeting again but need a bottom-liner. Anticipating getting some press in the near future when we buy the building. Also, outreach is a major shortcoming right now. People have trouble knowing how to get involved. It feels like a secret club.

=== Finance ===
Meetings: Every other Thursday at 7pm
* we're broke
* helen: people are trying to put them all together. thinking about the 501c3 app.
* sarah: can we talk about being broke?
** yar: stay tuned...

=== Fundraising ===
Meetings: Mondays at 6:30pm
* aka "buy the building", aka "until the revolution"
* Needs consensus at THIS MEETING

==Buying the Building==
PROPOSAL: empower the finance & fundraising working groups to act quickly to buy the building.
* Seems like the only way for Omni Commons to stay afloat is to do this!
** Anonymous donor offering up about $1 million
** $1.1 million on 30-year term with 5% interest.
*** Mortgage calculator outcome (monthly): $5,900 / mo
*** Plus 1.4376% property tax (at $1.95 million, that's ~$2,336 / mo) = ~$8,236 / mo
*** Plus current shared expense rate ~2k / mo (neglecting reduced insurance savings) = ~$10,236 / mo
*** Minus what we currently pay in taxes (at $321,425.00, that's ~$385 / mo) = '''~$9,851 / mo'''
**** Compared to current $13K base rent + $2k extra expenses = ~$15,000 / mo -- '''''at least a ~34% savings'''''
** Plan is to buy the property (land and building), then give the land undernearth the building to a Community Land Trust (a non-profit to be determined).
*** also potentially place the property into a land trust: either the bay area community land trust or the oakland community land trust
** Timeframe: ASAP (before end of September!)/

===discussion===
* mia: thank you for everyone.
* yar: thank you for being awesome enough that you're worth this!
* libbie: any more questions?
* rob: that's a lot of power (as to "empowering the (special) group to buy the building")
* helen: what timeframe do you have?
* laura: before we run out of money
* matt & yar: asap
* laura: we might need to make decisions quickly before there's a delegates meeting. we're asking the delegates to put some trust in us that if we make a decision between delegates meetings, people are gonna be ok with that.
* yar: please get involved, join fundraising mailing list.
* emji: any strings attached to the money?
** laura: both donor and lender have reasons why they're interested in supporting this project. not strings in terms of you have to do x or y, but they want omni to keep doing the radical thing it's doing
** matt: 3 weeks ago we had a review of the needs of the lender and donor. it's what laura said, why they want to give us this money. those are all the terms.
* mia: i support this because it seems we have no alternative but i request these groups come to delegates meeting with proposal of how we'll have monthly payments
* yar: we already have half a million in debt because of the lease. our lawyer has already said: because we have no garuntor, you can just file bankruptcy, and none of the individuals will be targeted. but the worst that can happen is that all of the organizations will have to
* laura: right now our rent is 14k+expenses. that'll go down. we're way overinsured. monthly payment on loan would be ~5k.
* matt: looking at 8k mortgage payment vs 13k base rent. but i agree mia & sarah - yes we can schedule this purchase, challenges being broke with resurgence. still risk of not having steady income. people are applying for grants, that might help. should pursue all opportunities.
* laura: property taxes will go up because we'll be paying for the sale. john bought building for 300k. but won't go up to 10k/mo
* sarah: how much do we raise from events, and how much do groups actually pay?
** niki: ~9k from members. don't always make remainder through events. that's why commons wg has been killing itself trying to host events. but that hasn't been happening.
* rob: if we buy building, our groups will be liable for code violations. not same protection being a lessee.
* delegates in favor: yar, emji, sarah
** abstaining: helen
** jose is not here, so abstaining according to laura
* jose: i am in favor

=== how much do collectives pay now?===
* baps: $1k
* sudo: $2K
* ccl: $2K
* til + mpm: $1K
* phat beets: $750
* rise above: $600
* lc(?): $1100

* events: $2K
total: 9850 + 600 = $10,450 current max

==501c3==
PROPOSAL: Omni should become a 501c3

===discussion===
* yar: fundraising working group proposes omni apply for a 501c3
* laura: any concerns or controversies?
* helen: there was also a suggestion to form a separate org to collect rent
* laura: we can do that also
* yar: this is the reason we want to meet weekly. there will be proposals like that soon, like be a 501c2
* emji: how will this effect member collectives? TIL has fiscal sponsorship from another group
* matt: in our lease some groups were listed as projects of omni commons
** jenny: i don't think so. any group w/o official corporate status was listed as an 'unincorporated association' - some projects in omni have separate fiscal sponsors, but would be cool to be able to umbrella other omni-related projects
* delegates who consent: yar, sarah, helen, emji, jose
** no abstains or blocks. passes w/quorum

==Meeting Weekly Again==
PROPOSAL: Delegates should meet weekly again, starting next week (Aug 13). We will decide at the end of September whether to continue meeting weekly.

===discussion===
* emji: can we put a cap on this?
** yar: i think we can decide to meet less once we see there's less to do
** niki: any delegate can propose to go back to semiweekly at any time
** helen: i propose making this week to week
** yar: but then there's one more thing to talk about at eveery meeting and the whole point was we have too much to talk about
** mia: also then if people assume we're meeting regularly people might be confused
** emji: any sense of how long this would take?
** laura: we need to buy it by october...
** yar: i trust us to scale back again when necessary because we've done it before
** libbie: we can say until the end of september or until we consider it no longer necessary
** matt: i'd like to rephrase that and propose the delegates decide whether to continue at the end of september
** libbie: so we decide to meet weekly and check in about that at the end of september
** matt: stuff about hte 501c3 app taking a long time, blach blah blah blah, risky for lenders
* delegates in favor: yar, emji, helen, sarah, jose
** no abstains or blocks, passes w/quorum
** libbie: proposal passes

==Red Stage Area==
'''Proposal to Allow Black Hole to Move Their Stuff Out of the Basement'''
3/4/15, Timeless Infinite Light-Emji Spero

-Black Hole will move their stuff out of the basement between the dates of Aug 13-15, with the bulk of it being moved out on Aug 13th.

-Tooth, of Black Hole, has been asking around for friends with trucks to help him move stuff. The only friend with a vehicle who is available to help is David Keenan. Moving is difficult to coordinate if you have no car. I think we should allow David Keenan into Omni between the dates of Aug 13-15 for the purpose of helping move move Black Hole's stuff to ensure that it will be out before the Fire Inspection

'''Proposal to use this area for bike parking'''

===discussion===
* yar: I don't think removing their stuff needs consensus. the delegates removed them as a member collective last week.
* Laura - I think the proposal is to let David come into the Omni to help with the move
* laura: i appreciate this, it's delegate. want to know if we can make it a work day
* emji: yes it can be. help would be great on the 13th. need to double check in w/tooth about that day.
* matt: rob & i curious about moving it to the bottom of staircase so it's staged & ready to go. can we move it pre-emptively?
* emji: probably, not sure what's theirs, but if you know...
* matt: i can assess what's equipment for photograph & film
* yar: do you think as his friend that this wouold be risky for his self care or any of the issues he had with omni before?
* emji: idk. this isn't an omni thing, it's a black hole thing. really? really? he's trying to help a friend as anyone else would. if people block, they should offer help.
* matt: i was just trying to help. i offered help.
* yar: in order for him to come back, according to the delegates they would need to decide he can
* laura: nothing says he can't bring the truck outside, we can help load
* niki: it's my truck...
* emji: it's not worth this much effort to me. want to help not get his stuff thrown out. if it's an issue other help is fine. don't want to deal with it.
* Libbie: i think we all want to as well.
* libbie & yar volunteer to coordinate with tooth
* niki offers truck pending the day, as long as it's free
* emji wants to just amend the second part.
* mia: not a proposal anymore so let's move on
* emji: i'm going to block the bike parking proposal, just FYI
* libbie: so i propose we end the meeting

= End of Meeting =
* please archive these meeting notes by copying the entire pad contents onto the omni wiki
* then please erase the contents of this pad
* then please cut & paste a blank template from here: https://omnicommons.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Delegates_Meeting_Notes_Template&action=edit

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== Becoming Omni Commons ==
=== Documents from omnicommons.org/wiki ===
;Self-Governance
:[[Statement of Solidarity]]
:[[Founding Document]]
:[[Safer Space Policy]]
:[[Conflict Resolution Policy]]
:[[Conflict Steward]]
:[[Facilitation]]
:[[Working Groups]]
:[[Join]]

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Join

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'''A Commons in Oakland, California'''

From Latin omni-, "all, every, the whole, of every kind,"

Omni Commons is comprised of several Bay Area collectives with a shared political vision—one that, at its most basic level, privileges a more equitable commoning of resources and meeting of human needs over private interests or corporate profit.

We invite you to join us in establishing a hub: a safe productive place to pool resources for the collective use and stewardship of the greater community. A space that fosters an ethic of radical collaboration across disciplines and between individuals, creating a living model for future radical spaces. By collectivizing, we are able to consolidate expenses for the purpose of amplifying one another’s goals. Omni is far greater than the sum of its parts.

Omni is making manifest a different way of being together. This is not a project that aims to realize the impossible. Rather, Omni represents a complete perspectival shift, one that allows us to model a way of living outside of the mandates of private interests and corporate profit. It is a reclamation of the Commons. We are creating a space where resources are mutually cared for, cultivated and shared.
For more info: http://www.omnicommons.org/

=Get involved!=
There are many ways to 'join' the Omni Commons:
* Attend a class, meeting, workshop or event - check the [https://omnicommons.org/calendar calendar] for a list of upcoming events.
* Come to a [[Working_Groups|working group]] meeting and help us support this crazy project!
* Most of our [[Collectives|member collectives]] have open membership, check the calendar for their respective upcoming meetings and open houses.

=Delegates meeting and joining as a collective=

Delegate meetings are open for anyone to come and witness. If you would like to formally join the Omni Collective as a member-group, we have created this short sheet to facilitate the procedure:

*Please read about our [[Self-Governance|vision / governing principles]] to determine if your collective is willing and able to collaborate within the structure and culture we have co-created so far.
*Attend a weekly Omni [[Meetings|Meeting]] 7–9pm Thursdays at 4799 Shattuck Ave in the basement.
*Present your collective to the group. This should include '''*IN WRITING*''' answers to the questions in '''the [[Join#Potential_member_group_proposal_guidelines|proposal guidelines]] below.'''
** We seek an understanding of what you do, points of synergy with the Omni Commons, some thoughts as to how we can help one another (i.e. what can you provide to the community? what do you need?), as well as what relationship you seek to have with the greater community.
*After your presentation, the Delegates will take the information to their respective groups for a week of deliberation. We will make a decision at the next Delegates meeting, in a closed vote.

If approved, the following:
*Choose a delegate to represent your collective in Omni Delegate meetings
*ATTEND Omni general meetings and participate in/contribute to the ongoing evolution of the project!

=Potential member group proposal guidelines=

In preparing a membership proposal for your group to join Omni, please make sure to include the following points. You can answer using these questions directly or incorporate them into a format that suits your style.

1. Mission statement
* What do you do? What happens in the world because you exist? (1-3 sentences)

2. Origin and group history
* How did you start? What have you done? (1-3 sentences)

3. Participation in the Omni
* Why are you interested in becoming a member? How does your group intend to use the space? What are your needs? (less than 5 sentences)

4. Group finances and paying rent
* What does your group do to support itself financially? What is your best plan for contributing your potential share of rent to the Omni? (less than 5 sentences)

5. Dedicated space
* If your group would like some dedicated space at the Omni, what square footage and what features are you looking for? Which specific rooms do you feel might be suitable? (1-3 sentences)

6. Other contributions to the Omni
* This question should inspire some imagination. We are exploring ideas to pay rent and purchase the building in the long-term. The basic plan is for each group paying a share of rent. Potential plans include groups sharing profit from their activities, producing Omni events, and booking other events. What is the best-case scenario for using the Omni space to further support your group? (less than 5 sentences)

7. Additional
* Is there any other information that you think would be useful for us to know about your group? (as many sentences as you like)

Getting Here

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Visitors and participants at Omni Commons are '''''strongly discouraged''''' from driving cars, given the limited parking in the surrounding Temescal area. There are many alternative options detailed below, especially public transportation.

Our location:
:Omni Commons
:[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Omni+Commons,+4799+Shattuck+Ave,+Oakland,+CA+94609/@37.835004,-122.2641282,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x80857de1eb0c0627:0x8a7ce667f2da71ce?hl=en 4799 Shattuck Ave]
:Oakland, CA 94609
That's the corner of 48th St and Shattuck Ave, just a couple of blocks north of the intersection of Shattuck Ave and Telegraph Ave.

==Car==

Conveniently located near the following exits of Highway '''24''':
* Exit 2 - Martin Luther King Jr Way, 51st Street - Eastbound exit and westbound entrance
* Exit 3 - Telegraph Avenue - Westbound exit and eastbound entrance

You can reach Highway '''24''' via the following freeways and highways: '''580, 80, 880, 13'''. [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Omni+Commons,+4799+Shattuck+Ave,+Oakland,+CA+94609/@37.8385289,-122.2525196,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x80857de1eb0c0627:0x8a7ce667f2da71ce?hl=en See map].

===Parking===
'''''Pro-tip:''' Do not leave any valuable items in your car, especially if they are visible through the windows. Covering items with jackets or blankets might suggest they are valuable and therefore increase the risk of theft.''

====Street====
Streets surrounding Omni Commons have some space for free street parking (usually quite full), but be aware of signs as parking tickets are inevitable without following the correct parking instructions (street sweeping, time limits, etc).

====Lots====
* [https://www.bart.gov/stations/mcar MacArthur BART station parking structure]
** Currently undergoing construction, might not be available until construction is finished.
** Accessible from both MacArthur Blvd and 40th St
** 4:00am - 3:00pm = $3 fee
** 3:00pm - 4:00am = Free (rest of the time)
** Lot fills by ~7:00am
** Better chance to find parking here after working hours and on the weekends.

==Pedestrian==

Walk, roll, glide, float, skip, etc. It's just a good idea to be a pedestrian. It's likely the sun will be out too, with an average 260 sunny days per year in this part of the planet. That being said, ability, time, and inconvenience can make this a less than ideal choice.

==Bicycle==

There are many bicycle routes in Oakland, [http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/pwa/documents/marketingmaterial/oak052976.pdf see this map]. In fact, one might say the whole East Bay is one big bike ride.

===Parking===
'''''Pro-tip:''' To deter theft, use a sturdy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_lock#U-locks_and_D-locks U-lock] or very, very thick chain with a strong padlock. If possible, remove commonly stolen bicycle components and take them with you. Otherwise, use cables or chains to lock or otherwise affix the following to the frame of your bike, or equivalent sturdy structure (in order of priority): front wheel, rear wheel, seat, helmet, bags/panniers, lights.

====Outdoor====
Outside of Omni Commons, there are various poles fit for bicycle parking. There are parking racks in the streets and on the sidewalks nearby Omni Commons, but none directly outside of the building at this time. A request has been submitted to the city and a plan for installing a suite of bicycle racks is in place.

'''''Pro-tip:''' Do not leave your bike locked up outside overnight for any reason.

====Indoor====
While collective members, volunteers, and guests some times bring their bicycles inside the Omni Commons, there is currently no dedicated indoor parking for bicycles. A proposal for installing some indoor bicycle parking racks is in review.

==Bus==

===AC Transit===
[[File:Omni_commons_actransit_bus_map_source.xcf|right]]
The Alameda County Transit (AC Transit) bus service maintains the following bus Lines with stops near 4799 Shattuck or MacArthur BART Station:

'''1, 1R, 12, 18, 31, 57, 800, C'''

===Emery-Go-Round===
From Emeryville, including the Emeryville Amtrak station (see below), there is a free bus called the [http://www.emerygoround.com/maps---schedules.html Emery-Go-Round] that stops at MacArthur BART station (which is a ~12 minute walk to Omni Commons, see below).

==Train==

===BART===
The closest Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stop is '''MacArthur Station''' located at:
:555 40th St
:Oakland, CA 94609
Omni Commons is a ~12 minute walk from MacArthur Station. [https://www.google.com/maps/dir/MacArthur+Station,+555+40th+Street,+Oakland,+CA+94609/Omni+Commons,+4799+Shattuck+Avenue,+Oakland,+CA+94609/@37.8320476,-122.265098,17z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m2!1m1!1s0x80857de2a98ae50d:0xc5fce433b2157d9f!1m2!1m1!1s0x80857de1eb0c0627:0x8a7ce667f2da71ce!3e3?hl=en '''See map'''].

===Amtrak===
The closest Amtrak stop is the Emeryville Station (EMY) located at:
:5885 Horton Street
:Emeryville, CA 94608
The Emery-Go-Round (see above) is a free bus that stops at both the Emeryville Amtrak station and MacArthur BART station (which is a ~12 minute walk to Omni Commons, see above).

Getting Here

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Visitors and participants at Omni Commons are '''''strongly discouraged''''' from driving cars, given the limited parking in the surrounding Temescal area. There are many alternative options detailed below, especially public transportation.

Our location:
:Omni Commons
:[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Omni+Commons,+4799+Shattuck+Ave,+Oakland,+CA+94609/@37.835004,-122.2641282,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x80857de1eb0c0627:0x8a7ce667f2da71ce?hl=en 4799 Shattuck Ave]
:Oakland, CA 94609
That's the corner of 48th St and Shattuck Ave, just a couple of blocks north of the intersection of Shattuck Ave and Telegraph Ave.

==Car==

Conveniently located near the ''51st St exit'' of Highway '''24''', you can arrive at Omni Commons by reaching '''24''' via the following freeways and highways: '''580, 80, 880, 13'''. [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Omni+Commons,+4799+Shattuck+Ave,+Oakland,+CA+94609/@37.8385289,-122.2525196,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x80857de1eb0c0627:0x8a7ce667f2da71ce?hl=en See map].

===Parking===
'''''Pro-tip:''' Do not leave any valuable items in your car, especially if they are visible through the windows. Covering items with jackets or blankets might suggest they are valuable and therefore increase the risk of theft.''

====Street====
Streets surrounding Omni Commons have some space for free street parking (usually quite full), but be aware of signs as parking tickets are inevitable without following the correct parking instructions (street sweeping, time limits, etc).

====Lots====
* [https://www.bart.gov/stations/mcar MacArthur BART station parking structure]
** Currently undergoing construction, might not be available until construction is finished.
** Accessible from both MacArthur Blvd and 40th St
** 4:00am - 3:00pm = $3 fee
** 3:00pm - 4:00am = Free (rest of the time)
** Lot fills by ~7:00am
** Better chance to find parking here after working hours and on the weekends.

==Pedestrian==

Walk, roll, glide, float, skip, etc. It's just a good idea to be a pedestrian. It's likely the sun will be out too, with an average 260 sunny days per year in this part of the planet. That being said, ability, time, and inconvenience can make this a less than ideal choice.

==Bicycle==

There are many bicycle routes in Oakland, [http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/pwa/documents/marketingmaterial/oak052976.pdf see this map]. In fact, one might say the whole East Bay is one big bike ride.

===Parking===
'''''Pro-tip:''' To deter theft, use a sturdy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_lock#U-locks_and_D-locks U-lock] or very, very thick chain with a strong padlock. If possible, remove commonly stolen bicycle components and take them with you. Otherwise, use cables or chains to lock or otherwise affix the following to the frame of your bike, or equivalent sturdy structure (in order of priority): front wheel, rear wheel, seat, helmet, bags/panniers, lights.

====Outdoor====
Outside of Omni Commons, there are various poles fit for bicycle parking. There are parking racks in the streets and on the sidewalks nearby Omni Commons, but none directly outside of the building at this time. A request has been submitted to the city and a plan for installing a suite of bicycle racks is in place.

'''''Pro-tip:''' Do not leave your bike locked up outside overnight for any reason.

====Indoor====
While collective members, volunteers, and guests some times bring their bicycles inside the Omni Commons, there is currently no dedicated indoor parking for bicycles. A proposal for installing some indoor bicycle parking racks is in review.

==Bus==

===AC Transit===
[[File:Omni_commons_actransit_bus_map_source.xcf|right]]
The Alameda County Transit (AC Transit) bus service maintains the following bus Lines with stops near 4799 Shattuck or MacArthur BART Station:

'''1, 1R, 12, 18, 31, 57, 800, C'''

===Emery-Go-Round===
From Emeryville, including the Emeryville Amtrak station (see below), there is a free bus called the [http://www.emerygoround.com/maps---schedules.html Emery-Go-Round] that stops at MacArthur BART station (which is a ~12 minute walk to Omni Commons, see below).

==Train==

===BART===
The closest Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stop is '''MacArthur Station''' located at:
:555 40th St
:Oakland, CA 94609
Omni Commons is a ~12 minute walk from MacArthur Station. [https://www.google.com/maps/dir/MacArthur+Station,+555+40th+Street,+Oakland,+CA+94609/Omni+Commons,+4799+Shattuck+Avenue,+Oakland,+CA+94609/@37.8320476,-122.265098,17z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m2!1m1!1s0x80857de2a98ae50d:0xc5fce433b2157d9f!1m2!1m1!1s0x80857de1eb0c0627:0x8a7ce667f2da71ce!3e3?hl=en '''See map'''].

===Amtrak===
The closest Amtrak stop is the Emeryville Station (EMY) located at:
:5885 Horton Street
:Emeryville, CA 94608
The Emery-Go-Round (see above) is a free bus that stops at both the Emeryville Amtrak station and MacArthur BART station (which is a ~12 minute walk to Omni Commons, see above).

File:Omni commons actransit bus map source.xcf

2015-08-02T22:00:18Z

Mattsenate:

File:Cherrc3ade-moraga-gloria-anzaldc3baa-this-bridge-called-my-back-writings-by-radical-women-of-color.pdf

2015-08-02T19:21:18Z

Mattsenate:

File:Men comrades in struggle.pdf

2015-08-02T19:19:33Z

Mattsenate:

Dismantling patriarchy

2015-08-02T18:58:20Z

Mattsenate: /* Men's Reading Circle */ edits a bit

It is especially the burden and responsibility of those who benefit from systemic oppression to work toward dismantling those very structures that enable privilege and afford domination. In feminist movement, all who are willing and able must learn and teach (listen and speak) to educate ourselves and our communities, about patriarchy and other forms of oppression. There is no solutionism here, but we must simply do something to begin to dismantle these oppressive structures, actions, and conditions that hold us all back.

== Reading List ==

* Why I Won't Be Walking in the Anti-Rape March - http://www.xyonline.net/content/why-i-won%E2%80%99t-be-walking-anti-rape-march
** Simple note that offers some reasons why men could be a great help for themsleves and others to educate each other about sexism, patriarchy, misogyny, etc.
* Feminism is for Everybody - bell hooks - https://excoradfeminisms.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/bell_hooks-feminism_is_for_everybody.pdf
** A book written specifically to introduce folks who are new to notions of feminism, patriarchy, etc.
* Men Explain Things to Me - Rebecca Solnit - https://rhet306fall13.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/men-explain-things-to-me.pdf
* White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack - Peggy McIntosh - http://amptoons.com/blog/files/mcintosh.html
* Tyranny of Structurelessness - Jo Freeman - http://www.jofreeman.com/joreen/tyranny.htm
* The Tyranny of Tyranny - Cathy Levine - https://libcom.org/library/tyranny-of-tyranny-cathy-levine
* A Feminist Critique of Marx - Silvia Federici - http://endofcapitalism.com/2013/05/29/a-feminist-critique-of-marx-by-silvia-federici/

=== Works To Be Reviewed ===

* Why Our Feminism Must Be Intersectional (And 3 Ways to Practice It) - Jarune Uwujaren and Jamie Utt - http://everydayfeminism.com/2015/01/why-our-feminism-must-be-intersectional/
* The Slut Manifesto - Liz Henry - https://gist.github.com/wrought/0b052875a68fc3ed3456
* This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color - Cherrie Moraga and Gloria Anzaldua - https://curadicalreading.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/cherrc3ade-moraga-gloria-anzaldc3baa-this-bridge-called-my-back-writings-by-radical-women-of-color.pdf
* Feminism Without Borders - Chandra Talpade Mohanty - http://www.unm.edu/~unmsc/Documents/Feminism%20Without%20Borders.pdf
* Caliban and the Witch - Silvia Federici - https://libcom.org/files/Caliban%20and%20the%20Witch.pdf
* Tools for White Guys who are Working for Social Change and other people socialized in a society based on domination - Chris Crass - http://www.coloursofresistance.org/734/tools-for-white-guys-who-are-working-for-social-change-and-other-people-socialized-in-a-society-based-on-domination/
* Male Privilege Checklist - Alas! (Barry?) - http://web.archive.org/web/20131128063008/http://amptoons.com/blog/category/the-male-privilege-checklist/
* Navigating Consent: Debunking the “Gray Area” Myth - Sara Alcid - http://everydayfeminism.com/2013/01/navigating-consent-debunking-the-grey-area-myth/
* Men: Comrades in Struggle - bell hooks - excerpt from book ''Feminist Theory'' - https://solidarity-us.org/pdfs/cadreschool/hooks2.pdf
* Xenofeminism: A Politics for Alienation - Laboria Cuboniks - http://laboriacuboniks.net/ [http://laboriacuboniks.net/qx8bq.txt (txt)] [http://laboriacuboniks.net/20150612-xf_layout_web.pdf (pdf)]

==Men's Reading Circle==

Check back here for information about a men's reading circle that seeks to engage with these texts and each other in recognition of the necessity to dismantle patriarchy in our lives and communities. Contact Julio [juliorios at gmail dot com] or Matt [wrought] if interested in joining us.

===FAQ===

#What's "patriarchy"? - ''Another way of naming institutionalized sexism, which affords both privileges to some (especially men), as well as active oppression and discrimination for others (especially women).''
#What's "feminism"? - ''The struggle to end patriarchy, or sexist oppression. Both men and women can participate in this struggle.''
#What's "oppression"? - ''The domination by one (or some) of another (or others), which may especially be societal or institutional. All "oppression" is intersecting, meaning that all forms of oppression are inter-related and must be addressed holistically, as well as individually.''
#Can men "reclaim" masculinity? - ''There is no reason why masculinity and the culture among men must be sexist and oppressive (i.e. patriarchal), and in fact it is integral that men confront this reality and reclaim masculinity by re-defining it to be anti-sexist and anti-oppressive.''
#Why a reading circle? - ''These texts are a basic tool for communication about histories, experiences, and concepts that may be excluded from the dominant culture. Some even approach the topics of patriarchy, sexism, mysoginy, intersecting oppression, feminism, etc. Forming a reading circle can create an encouraging environment for participants to intentionally engage with the texts, as well as an opportunity to connect new concepts with participants' lived experiences. This is a direct form of literate peer-oriented learning that is relevant in any community.''
#Are only men invited? - ''It is important to respect and hold space for groups that have a shared experience to commune and find the footing to speak and reflect. Folks who identify as "men" or who have lived experience as "men" stand to greatly benefit from listening, sharing, and engaging with peers on the topics of the reading list above, primarily to dismantling patriarchy (i.e. institutionalized sexism).''

Dismantling patriarchy

2015-08-02T00:04:41Z

Mattsenate: adds tyranny of tyranny by cathy levine

It is especially the burden and responsibility of those who benefit from systemic oppression to work toward dismantling those very structures that enable privilege and afford domination. In feminist movement, all who are willing and able must learn and teach (listen and speak) to educate ourselves and our communities, about patriarchy and other forms of oppression. There is no solutionism here, but we must simply do something to begin to dismantle these oppressive structures, actions, and conditions that hold us all back.

== Reading List ==

* Why I Won't Be Walking in the Anti-Rape March - http://www.xyonline.net/content/why-i-won%E2%80%99t-be-walking-anti-rape-march
** Simple note that offers some reasons why men could be a great help for themsleves and others to educate each other about sexism, patriarchy, misogyny, etc.
* Feminism is for Everybody - bell hooks - https://excoradfeminisms.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/bell_hooks-feminism_is_for_everybody.pdf
** A book written specifically to introduce folks who are new to notions of feminism, patriarchy, etc.
* Men Explain Things to Me - Rebecca Solnit - https://rhet306fall13.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/men-explain-things-to-me.pdf
* White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack - Peggy McIntosh - http://amptoons.com/blog/files/mcintosh.html
* Tyranny of Structurelessness - Jo Freeman - http://www.jofreeman.com/joreen/tyranny.htm
* The Tyranny of Tyranny - Cathy Levine - https://libcom.org/library/tyranny-of-tyranny-cathy-levine
* A Feminist Critique of Marx - Silvia Federici - http://endofcapitalism.com/2013/05/29/a-feminist-critique-of-marx-by-silvia-federici/

=== Works To Be Reviewed ===

* Why Our Feminism Must Be Intersectional (And 3 Ways to Practice It) - Jarune Uwujaren and Jamie Utt - http://everydayfeminism.com/2015/01/why-our-feminism-must-be-intersectional/
* The Slut Manifesto - Liz Henry - https://gist.github.com/wrought/0b052875a68fc3ed3456
* This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color - Cherrie Moraga and Gloria Anzaldua - https://curadicalreading.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/cherrc3ade-moraga-gloria-anzaldc3baa-this-bridge-called-my-back-writings-by-radical-women-of-color.pdf
* Feminism Without Borders - Chandra Talpade Mohanty - http://www.unm.edu/~unmsc/Documents/Feminism%20Without%20Borders.pdf
* Caliban and the Witch - Silvia Federici - https://libcom.org/files/Caliban%20and%20the%20Witch.pdf
* Tools for White Guys who are Working for Social Change and other people socialized in a society based on domination - Chris Crass - http://www.coloursofresistance.org/734/tools-for-white-guys-who-are-working-for-social-change-and-other-people-socialized-in-a-society-based-on-domination/
* Male Privilege Checklist - Alas! (Barry?) - http://web.archive.org/web/20131128063008/http://amptoons.com/blog/category/the-male-privilege-checklist/
* Navigating Consent: Debunking the “Gray Area” Myth - Sara Alcid - http://everydayfeminism.com/2013/01/navigating-consent-debunking-the-grey-area-myth/
* Men: Comrades in Struggle - bell hooks - excerpt from book ''Feminist Theory'' - https://solidarity-us.org/pdfs/cadreschool/hooks2.pdf
* Xenofeminism: A Politics for Alienation - Laboria Cuboniks - http://laboriacuboniks.net/ [http://laboriacuboniks.net/qx8bq.txt (txt)] [http://laboriacuboniks.net/20150612-xf_layout_web.pdf (pdf)]

==Men's Reading Circle==

Check back here for information about a men's reading circle that seeks to engage with these texts and each other in recognition of the necessity to dismantle patriarchy in our lives and communities. Contact Julio [juliorios at gmail dot com] or Matt [wrought] if interested in joining us.

===FAQ===

#What's "patriarchy"? - ''Another way of naming institutionalized sexism, which affords both privileges to some (excluding others), as well as active oppression and discrimination for others (that many men do not necessarily face).''
#What's "feminism"? - ''The struggle to end sexist oppression. Both men and women can participate in this struggle.''
#What's "oppression"? - ''The active domination of one (or some) by another (or others), which may especially be societal or institutional. All "oppression" is intersecting, meaning that all forms of oppression are inter-related and must be addressed holistically, as well as individually.''
#Can men "reclaim" masculinity? - ''There is no reason why masculinity and the culture among men must be sexist and oppressive (i.e. patriarchal), and in fact it is integral that men confront this reality and reclaim masculinity by re-defining it to be anti-sexist and anti-oppressive.''
#Why a reading circle? - ''These texts are a basic tool for communication about histories, experiences, and concepts that may be excluded from the dominant culture. Some even approach the topics of patriarchy, sexism, mysoginy, intersecting oppression, feminism, etc. Forming a reading circle can create an encouraging environment for participants to intentionally engage with the texts, as well as an opportunity to connect new concepts with participants' lived experiences. This is a direct form of literate peer-oriented learning that is relevant in any community.''
#Are only men invited? - ''It is important to respect and hold space for groups that have a shared experience to commune and find the footing to speak and reflect. Folks who identify as "men" or who have lived experience as "men" stand to greatly benefit from listening, sharing, and engaging with peers on the topics of the reading list above, primarily to dismantling patriarchy (i.e. institutionalized sexism).''

Comic

2015-07-27T22:28:37Z

Mattsenate: adds section separating versions

==Definition of a Commons==

In order to provide a metaphor for our project, the term "Commons" has been used, and this comic hopes to illustrate what we mean by "Commons" in some small sense. Art by Pat Xu, text by Matt, pre-press and web rendering thanks to GIMP, Inkscape, and David Keenan.

===Latest Version===

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===Previous Version===
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File:Omni comic linear blank final panel.png|Final Linear w/ blank panel raster (.png)
File:Omni comic final with blank page inkscape.svg|Final w/ blank panel scalable inkscape (.svg)
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File:Final version original scan cropped.jpg|Original Scan (.jpg)
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Web version:

[[File:Omni comic linear.png|Final Linear (web) raster (.png)|800px]]

===Initial Version===
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Original text to accompany first sketch:

Omni Commons Introduction in 8 Frames

# Caption: "A 'commons' is what we share and tend together, like a common pasture." Green pasture, sunset. Sheep and perhaps a wolf or wolves, even lambs and cubs on the pasture. A tree, animals in shade? Maybe a stream or water source? Optional additional caption: "... where there are ample, regenerative resources to sustain life for all."
# Caption" We are told that the commons is 'a tragedy' and we cannot share or commune with each other, if we want to survive." Same pasture, same scene as 1. but with the pasture ruined by car tracks, and in the center a Hummer is doing donuts, sheep are kicked into the air "baaaa"ing. Comical expressions on sheep faces, etc to give comic relief.
# Caption: "But we know that's not the full story... the library is a commons many of us experience in our lives" Bookshelf, with one book being removed, perhaps by a hand (animalian), and some relevant words are on the cover of the book.
# Caption: "The commons can be maintained and stewarded by the community, full of love." Portrait of our animal-people, say namely a wolf and a sheep, or more, waving and smiling, introducing themselves to the reader.
# Caption "We're only as strong as one another." Close-up of arms linked together, perhaps a mammal arm and a bird arm, with fur and feathers wrapped together and bits of claws exposed, showing togetherness.
# "We're NOT perfect, and we're always learning." Overhead view of some kind of gathering, say in the ballroom, lots of different animal-people sitting, standing, conversing, in small groups, and perhaps in one larger group-circle in the middle. Maybe using arrows or speech / motion lines to convey movement from above. I don't know about this one, there might be a better image.
# Caption: "We work together." Maybe a cut-panel with first half of two people working together, like getting on a ladder, stabilizing it, and hammering drywall up. Cut to close-up of hammer with motion lines hammering the nail in, leaving a bit of an indentation in the drywall (so it can be hidden with spackle). Optional caption: "and grow together."
# Caption" And we invite you to join us." Facade of building, with open doors, or otherwise inviting image that puts the reader in context (probably they came in through the main entrance or at least saw it if they're in the building, looking on google maps, etc.

File:Omni comic.xcf

2015-07-27T22:26:11Z

Mattsenate: Mattsenate uploaded a new version of File:Omni comic.xcf

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2015-07-27T22:07:49Z

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2015-07-27T22:07:28Z

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