Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (6:00 PM-8:00 PM), Location: Zoom, Russell City Reparative Justice Project (RCRJP) Committee Members in Attendance, : Elizabeth Sanchez, Francesca Thomas, Michael D. Johnson, Aiyana Knowles, Carolyn Johnson, Gloria Moore, Cindy Torres, Michael V. Johnson, Toni Wynn, Marian Johnson, Velda Goe, Deborah Harris, Aisha Knowles, Member(s) Absent, : Cathy Rodriguez, Priscilla Figueroa, Facilitators in Attendance, : Dr. Kerby Lynch and Aisha Canfield, Ceres Policy Research , Meeting Opening & Roll Call (6:00 PM-6:10 PM), The meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM and roll was taken. A quorum of the steering committee was confirmed., Retreat Debrief and Introduction to Revised Recommendations (6:10 PM-7:00 PM), This part of the agenda included debriefing the retreat and presenting updated recommendations influenced by the retreat. There is a presentation summarizing the conversations and exercises from the retreat that have led to a set of preliminary recommendations that can be submitted. There are discussions related to eligibility criteria for reparations, including property ownership as a criteria…, Introduction to Subcommittees and Revised Work Plan (7:00 PM-7:30 PM), Committee members discussed the importance of community engagement, gathering input from former residents, conducting research on Russell City's history and relocation impacts, examining existing policies, and developing recommendations for reparations initiatives in the City of Hayward. Two subcommittees have been formed - the Community Engagement Subcommittee and the Research and Policy…, Feedback Session: Descendant Survey (7:30 PM-8:00 PM), The committee discussed a survey for descendant engagement and feedback to understand community-wide perspective on harm related to forced relocation from Russell City. Feedback from committee members is provided for the survey questions, including the need for clarification of terms, additional options for certain questions, and more simplified language. Committee members are highly encouraged…, Download a PDF copy of the Meeting Minutes, :,
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023 (6:00 PM-8:00 PM), Location: Zoom, Russell City Reparative Justice Project (RCRJP) Committee Members in Attendance, : Elizabeth Sanchez, Priscilla Figueroa, Francesca Thomas, Michael D Johnson, Aiyana Knowles, Cindy Torres, Aisha Knowles, Carolyn Johnson, Gloria Moore, Michael V Johnson, Cathy Rodriguez, Toni Wynn, Marian Johnson, Velda Goe, Deborah Harriss, Facilitators in Attendance, : Dr. Kerby Lynch and Aisha Canfield, Ceres Policy Research , Opening, Roll Call & Reflection (6:00-6:15 PM), The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM, attendance was taken, and a quorum was confirmed. To open the meeting, committee members were provided the opportunity to begin with a moment of reflection. Members were then able to share their reflections with the larger group., Review & Discussion: San Francisco State Research Draft Report (6:15-6:45 PM), The committee engaged in a productive conversation regarding delivering feedback to the San Francisco State researchers, Dr. Liz Brown and Dr. George Baringer. Members expressed their viewpoints and discussed strategies to ensure the research aligns with the case for reparations. Economic calculations and adherence to United Nations guidelines were considered crucial factors in presenting the…, Concerns & Constructive Feedback: Draft Research Report (6:45-7:00 PM), The responsibility of facilitating subcommittee meetings was discussed, emphasizing providing constructive feedback on the research conducted by San Francisco State researchers. The committee acknowledged the significance of presenting the research in a manner that advances the mission of the Russell City Reparative Justice Project. Concerns were raised regarding historical inaccuracies and the…, Budget Considerations and Dissatisfaction with Research (7:00-7:30 PM), The conversation touched upon budget considerations and expressed dissatisfaction among some participants regarding the progress and quality of the research. Alternative methods for gathering information were suggested. The upcoming meeting on June 14th was highlighted as an opportunity for closure with the current researchers, as well as the possibility of working with a new subcontractor. The…, Limited Availability: Historical, Factual Data from Russell City, Closing of the Meeting (7:30-8:00 PM), The committee recognized the need for specific data about Russell City property transactions, business permits, churches, community organizations, utility information, property improvements, public health data, education records, etc., along with the names, addresses, and maps of affected residents is extremely difficult to access in one central location, if the data exists at all. Challenges…, Download a PDF copy of the Meeting Minutes, :
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Oakland Tribune, Mar. 29, 1967, Full Text, : Alameda County is ready to begin looking for a buyer for the 200-acre Russell City Redevelopment Area along the Hayward shoreline. What the Board of Supervisors has in mind is a single purchaser who will buy the entire redevelopment area and turn it into a clean, well-landscaped industry with a high tax base and employment level. Something less may be acceptable. Supervisors set-up a special …, To view an image of this article, click the link below:
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Oakland Tribune, Mar. 15, 1961, Full Text, : Russell City, considered a plight on the map of Alameda County, may be removed by an urban redevelopment program. The Board of Supervisors yesterday voted unanimously to develop a plan by which federal aid can be obtained to relocate some 1,500 people and develop the area for industrial use. The board assigned to the District Attorney, the Planing Director and the County Administrator the task…, To view a PDF copy of this article, click the link below, :
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Oakland Tribune, Jan. 17, 1967, Full Text, : HAYWARD—For the Antonio Ancona family, life was ending in Russell City. They were the last family still living in the old community, which is being razed for an Industrial park. One relative was one of the area's first settlers. Yesterday they began moving their possessions to a new home in Union City, south of Hayward. But arsonists, the plague of Russell City during its final years, struck…, To view a PDF copy of this article, click the link below, :
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Oakland Tribune, Apr. 18, 1969, Full Text, : The prestigious firm of Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Hayward Properties, Inc., is paying some $2.5 million for 200 acres of county redevelopment land in old Russell City. But they're upset over an adjoining hog slop depot in plain view of the tract. They told the Board of Supervisors so yesterday. "Awful," said Supervisor Leland W. Sweeney. "Terrible," said Supervisor Emanuel Razeto, "the whole …, To view an image of this article, click the link below, : RCRJP-hog-farm-irks-developers.jpg
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Oakland Tribune, Sept. 01, 1967, Full Text, : Alameda County Supervisors will learn Tuesday whether there are any takers on the Russell City redevelopment area property they are offering to sell for $2,850,000. The board will open bids on the 200-acre Hayward shoreline property at 11 a.m., hoping to sell the property in one unit to a major industry. Supervisors are set on $2,850,000 as the minimum price, but also will consider the type of…, To view a PDF copy of this article, click the link below, :
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To learn more about the Hayward Food Action Plan, visit our web portal: , https://www.hayward-ca.gov/Food-Action-Plan
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