MEETING MINUTES

Belmont Shore Residents Association

MINUTES

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

June 12, 2013

The meeting was called to order by President Terence Endersen at 6:00 PM. Executive Board members President Terence Endersen, Treasurer Robert O’Connor and Members @ Large Marvin Jones, Aileen Colon and Sanne Berrig were in attendance. Vice President Frank Elizondo, Secretary Jeff Miller and Members @ Large Max Alavi and Julie Dean were absent and excused. 48 additional BSRA members and visitors were present.

The agenda was approved, as were the minutes of the May 8^th, 2014 meeting. A minor correction to the agenda was made to reflect the change of date for the Third District Neighborhood Association meeting to June 26^th at the L.B.Yacht Club and a change of location for the BSBA meeting, location to be determined at a later date.

Library Moment - Debi Gurley-Vilander: This summer’s theme for the library program for children will be Explore Science through reading

Long Beach Police - East Division Commander Paul LeBaron:

Officer Weber was introduced as one of the two officers assigned to the walking beat on 2^nd Street. He referred to his assignment as the night beat (5PM-2:30AM Wed-Sun AM). Officer N. Kent is the second officer on the beat. Commander LeBaron provided the Crime Report and again reminded residents that vehicle burglaries can be avoided by not leaving any items (ie: electronics, bags, etc.) in view. It was reported that a particular thief had taken goods out of one vehicle and left them in another, apparently, as the thief would find better loot, Cmdr. LeBaron mentioned the importance for residents to call in any suspicious activity. Burglaries in homes tented for fumigation continue to be a problem. Thieves are entering at the second 24 hour period to rob the home. If a home is being tented, contact the PD to request drive bys of the residence, however it may not prevent a theft. Another option may be to hire a guard service. He mentioned a resident had called in to request a drive-by and that the resident advised they would be parked in an RV in front of the residence to hopefully prevent a theft. 4^th of July: Police strategy will be the same as last year. PD will enforce drinking restrictions. Juveniles found drinking will go to jail.

Guest Speaker - Suzie Price, 3^rd District Councilperson-Elect

Ms. Price discussed her plans, thoughts and what she hopes to achieve once in office. She expressed her excitement to serve and looks forward to working in partnership with residents and businesses. Should an issue be raised to her, she hopes the complainant also provides suggestions for a reasonable solution(s) addressing the problem. Should a meeting be requested, generally, she should be able to meet within a week or so, but ensure you are prepared. Any solutions/ideas will be considered. Her desire is for all parties to work together as a community knowing that everyone will not always be happy. Since April 9, 2014, Price began meeting with stakeholders; business owners; residents and city staff to receive briefings and to gain insight of the top priorities. As an Orange County prosecutor for 14 years, she mentioned residential burglaries top the list of concerns voiced by residents. She envisions a structured community watch program for every block. Other discussion points included:

1) SEADIP: Southeast Area Development and Improvement Plan. Attendees were encouraged to become involved and to attend a June 18, 2014 outreach meeting held at Golden Sails Hotel at 6PM. She recommended getting involved in the early planning stages. She is working with Steven Bello.

2) Belmont Pool: Staff to present new estimate to City Council. She hopes to provide further direction to staff. She encouraged residents to attend the City Council meeting that will examine the Belmont Pool options

3) Parking Commission & Local Coastal Plan: Questions asked regarding possibility of changing the Local Coastal Plan which permits the first house from a 2^nd Street business alley to be razed for parking (IE 205 La Verne recent issue) along with changes to the Belmont Shore Parking Commission make up; terms of commission be modified; allow additional resident representation and disallow commissioners to serving should their landlord be on the commission. Price responded in part: “she will need additional time to educate herself and will revisit the issues and she recommended we put her on our September meeting agenda. Suzie is meeting with the BSRA Board to educate herself on Parking Commission & history. Will read the Parking Commission ordinances.

4) City has requested a Belmont Shore parking study by a 3^rd Party. City has met with Brian @ City Fabrik and will be looking at new trends in urban development.

5) Fire Station #8: Priority to get Station #8 back after reviewing the budget

6) Third District staff will be: Julie Maleki as Chief-of-Staff, Christina Duggan as Field Office Staff, Antonella Schaub as Communication Director & will manage Suzie’s schedule, and Ricky Dockery, a 3^rd District resident, will be the Business Liaison.

7) Gary DeLong has provided Suzie Price with a very successful transition by including her in staff briefings. She has been attending many meetings and briefings to ensure she is knowledgeable of pending projects and concerns.

8) Suzie will continue Gary’s monthly lunch meeting and also start a monthly 8 AM Saturdays with Suzie and also Council on the Corner @ Stroll & Savors or Farmers Markets.

9) She realizes the importance of the City budget, LB Port, SEADIP; Belmont Pool project and public safety mean to residents and the City.

10) On July 15, 2014, she will be sworn into the position and will begin her four year term

BSBA Report – Dede Rossi

June 24^th BSBA meeting will have a change in venue and will not be meeting at Legends. A different location to meet will be announced. Stroll and Savor dates were provided; Roe restaurant construction continues to have delays. They have a new contractor, however the building owner apparently is holding up the contractor until some documents are authorized. BJ’s may be relocating to a new location not in Belmont Shore – 2^nd Street; Costume store now closed; a new business is anticipated next to Subway. Lucille’s on 2^nd @ St Joseph to close in mid June and Hofman, the property and business owner, anticipates opening a high end restaurant similar to Nick’s on 2^nd Street which may have a courtyard. However no dates were provided of when the project may be completed.

3^rd District Council Report - Julie Maleki

The Bluff work was halted to provide a 45 day pause to allow for an independent review. It is anticipated that on July 1, 2014, the recommendations will be provided by City staff to City Council. On June 17, City Council will be conduct a study session which examines Belmont Pool options.

Ocean Ave. repaving/reconfiguration work from Livingston Drive to 54^th Place will likely begin in September, after the summer and reopening of Bay Shore. Related items discussed included: 1) Diagonal parking is not an option, 2) A crosswalk will be at La Verne & Ocean Blvd, and 3) A bike lane will be installed on both sides of Ocean to the left of the parked cars. Follow up on prior items: The portion of beach signage that indicated no swimming near the kite surfer beachside was removed.

Parking Commission Report – Eric Forsberg

There was no Parking Commission report, however residents were encouraged to attend the June 19, 2014 meeting, as one agenda item may authorize spending of up to $27,000 to install 11 new lights in the 2^nd street south business alley; $95,000 to install 16 cameras on traffic lights to enable monitoring of activities on 2^nd Street and review of the Bus Pass Program report to be discussed.

President’s Report – Terence Endersen

Thanks to all who participated in the success of saving the home at 205 La Verne was given.

Treasurer’s Report – Robert O’Conner

BSRA has a balance of $1706. A request, motion and second to pay the Post Office box bill in the amount of $192 was approved unanimously.

New Business

A discussion regarding the appointment of Dave Newell to be on the BSRA Board of Directors ensued. A motion was made, seconded and approved unanimously to appoint Dave (Coach) Newell to the board.

Submitted by:

Aileen Colon