Almost four years ago the Fair Oaks American River Gateway (FOARG) Neighborhood Association was formed to address a development that could have negatively affected our neighborhood. That development is no longer a threat. The FOARG continues to be active in issues regarding our neighborhood and we have had some good success. We encourage neighbors to send their concerns to
f.o.gateway@gmail.com. Your concerns will be reviewed and addressed. Last year during the annual meeting, four topics were raised. First, there was concern about the trees overhanging Howard Street were blocking visibility and narrowing the roadway. The offending trees have been pruned. Second, there was a request to require parking permits along Magnolia from Pennsylvania to New York. A portion of Magnolia was remarked No Parking (see the article Magnolia Ave Traffic Safety). Third, it was suggested we have “Do Not Block Intersection†painted on FOB in front of Pennsylvania Ave. The County stated that DNBI is only painted in front of fire stations in the County. And fourth, we provided hard copies of the bylaws to all who requested them. Also, we recently sent a notice to members on our email list regarding the meeting dates and locations for the Sacramento County Medical Marijuana Ordinance development. The County is taking public comments to develop an ordinance. We are sponsoring a picnic again this year for the entire neighborhood at the Sacramento Bar picnic area. The annual membership meeting will be held during the picnic. During the brief annual meeting, you will get the opportunity to hear what has been accomplished, suggest new concerns to be addressed, and elect board members. If you are interested in being a board member there are usually a few vacancies.
