Belmont Shore Residents Association

NEWS:

BSRA Meeting
Thursday, Oct 12th 6:00 pm

Alexis Oropeza, a senior planner with Long Beach’s Development Services Planning Bureau, will discuss accessory dwelling units this Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Belmont Shore Residents Association’s monthly meeting at the Bay Shore Library. The meeting begins at 6 p.m., and the general public is invited.

Additional speakers will provide insight into police, business, political and community events and projects.

(October 10, 2017)

Saturday,
September 23rd
@ 9:30 am

Long Beach Heritage Walking Tour of historic Willmore City, Long Beach's first residential development

On this walking tour you will see the Victorian Queen Anne Bembridge House, as well as a Queen Anne Workman's Cottage, Tudor Revival, Chalet Craftsman, Dutch Colonial Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival, and Sears Kit House.
Meet at Bembridge House (953 Park Circle) for the 2 and 1/2 hour moderately difficult walking tour that covers about 1 and 1/2 miles. The cost is $15 per adult payable through PayPal. Click here for details.

(September 20, 2017)

Thursday,
September 14th
@ 6pm

All Belmont Shore residents are WELCOME!

Please join us THURSDAY Night...
for our monthly meeting of the Belmont Shore Residents Association!

Meet East Division’s new Police Commander, Erik Herzog, a 27-year veteran of the LBPD. Commander Elizabeth Griffin will join us too, before she moves into her new Port Police Division role.

Hear from Ian Patton, a longtime political strategy and communications expert and Long Beach native, who will provide an update on the upcoming Long Beach Councilmember and Mayoral elections.

2017/2018 BSRA Board Elections will occur at the September 14th meeting. Please come down and VOTE!

Additionally, we'll get updates from representatives of Councilwoman Price's office, the Belmont Shore Parking Commission, and the Belmont Shore Business Association (BSBA). And... there will be time allotted for Public Comment.

Thursday, September 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Bay Shore Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave

See You Thursday!

(September 11, 2017)

Hear from Congressman Lowenthal's Field Representative, Clayton Heard
on Thursday, August 10th @ 6pm

All Belmont Shore residents
are WELCOME!

Please join us THURSDAY Night...
for our monthly Belmont Shore Residents Association Meeting!

Thursday, August 10th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Bay Shore Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave

Our Guest Speaker & Meeting Topics include:

Congressman Lowenthal's Field Representative,
Clayton Heard, will discuss the following and more:

The best ways for individuals to share their concerns with the Congressman
How citizens can get involved

Nominations for the 2017/2018 BSRA Board will occur at the August 10th meeting, per BSRA Bylaws. Please consider joining our Board, sharing your unique talents, and making a difference in your community. Any current board member would be happy to speak to you regarding the role at bsramail@shoreresidents.com.
BSRA Board Elections will occur at our September 14th meeting.

Additionally, we'll hear from representatives from Councilwoman Price's office, the Belmont Shore Parking Commission, and the Belmont Shore Business Association (BSBA).
There will also be time allotted for Public Comment.

See You Thursday!

(August 9, 2017)

Celebrate the 108th Season!

The LB Municipal Band puts on great FREE concerts in the park featuring the sounds of big band, pop, jazz, blues and more. Bring your family, a picnic dinner and enjoy a wonderful evening outdoors in the park.

Check out Marine Stadium on Thursday nights from June 29th through August 3rd beginning at 6:30 pm.

June 29th - "Strike Up the Bands"
The LB Municipal band will start off the 2017 Summer Concert Series with a salute to the Big Band Era when Swing was king and dance floors across the Nation resounded with the music of great dance bands such as Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller and Duke Ellington. Add the sensational vocalist Barbara Morrison to the evening and this concert will be one you won't want to miss!
(June 23, 2017)

Hear from Long Beach Special Events & Filming
on Thursday, June 8th @ 6pm

All Belmont Shore residents
are WELCOME!

In preparation for summer, our guest speaker will be from the Long Beach Special Events & Filming team. They will be providing an update on upcoming beach & summer events and a status of their goals.

Belmont Shore Residents Association Meeting
Thursday, June 8th
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bay Shore Library
195 Bay Shore Dr @ 2nd St

We will also have updates on the local Crime Report, from our Business associates, from the Parking Commission and we will hear Public Comments.

See You Thursday!

(June 1, 2017)

Hear from the Long Beach Public Health Emergency Management Program Planner this Thursday, May 11th @ 6pm

All Belmont Shore residents
are WELCOME!

The Public Health Emergency Management Program Planner from Long Beach Health Department will be at this Thursday's BSRA meeting to discuss emergency preparedness and the Medical Reserve Corps. Most importantly, the team has started a Zika Awareness Campaign in order to educate the Long Beach community about the Zika Virus. They expect local transmission of Zika in Southern California this year and are doing all they can to keep Long Beach Zika free. Please join us for this informative and educational meeting.

Belmont Shore Residents Association Meeting
Thursday, May 11th
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bay Shore Library
195 Bay Shore Dr @ 2nd St

We will also have updates on the local Crime Report, from our Business associates and Parking Commission and hear Public Comment.

See You Thursday!

(May 8, 2017)

Coffee with Assemblymember
Patrick O'Donnell
District 70

Assemblymember O'Donnell is inviting his constituents to join him at one of two community coffee events this Saturday, May 6th. This is a great opportunity to discuss legislative and state issues that affect our community and find out how his district office can be of service to you.

Community Coffee with Councilmember Lori Woods
Saturday, May 6, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Roxanne's
1115 E. Wardlow Rd., Long Beach 90807
RSVP HERE

Community Discussion on the Lower LA River with Councilmember Roberto Uranga and River LA
Saturday, May 6, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Veteran's Park Community Center
101 E. 28th St., Long Beach 90806
RSVP HERE

(May 1, 2017)

Belmont Shore Median Improvements

Please see the Long Beach Public Works notice below for the street improvements schedule...

(April 28, 2017)

BSRA Meeting
Thursday, April 13th, 6:00 pm
Bay Shore Library, corner of 2nd Street & Bay Shore Ave

GUEST SPEAKERS:
Nick Salcedo, Long Beach Water Department, will cover Long Beach's Lawn-to-Garden Turf Replacement Program and how we can all save on our water and energy bills
and
Jeff Young, local certified Urban arborist with 30+ years experience in Southern California, will discuss proper care and management of individual trees and shrubs in our urban environment

LBPD East Division Commander Griffin will be on-hand to provide Crime stats and follow-up on criminal issues.

The 3rd Council District will bring us up to date on issues important to residents and receive updates from our local business community, parking association and neighbors.

All Belmont Shore residents are welcome!

(April 9, 2017)

Suzie Price's Third District Community Meeting will be
Thursday, April 6 @ 12:00 noon at the
Long Beach Yacht Club (6201 East Appian Way). The Special Guest will be Wider Circle, a research-based program that enables active older adults to make connections, boost a sense of purpose and engage more joyfully in life.

Please call 562-570-8756 or e-mail nina.moussavi@longbeach.gov for additional meeting information.

(April 3, 2017)

Long Beach Water is hosting their 6th Annual L2G Tour and Festival!

Saturday, April 1st, 10am – 2pm @ 1800 E Wardlow Road
Ribbon-cutting ceremony to start @ 9:30 AM
Tour starts at 10:00 AM
Festival activities

The event features over 25 Long Beach homes that have transformed their lawns into beautiful water-wise landscapes!

This free event will be a fun family-friendly festival that features games and prizes, a succulent giveaway, water-saving tips, sustainability resources, live music and food trucks.

Residents can register for the Tour and view the map at: http://www.lblawntogarden.com/

(April 1, 2017)

Councilwoman Suzie Price is hosting the 3rd Annual Spring into Summer community concert featuring The Dustbowl Revival from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Sunday 3/26. Bring the family and come early to set up your lawn chairs and beach towels. The waterway will be reserved for boaters to anchor their boats in Marine Stadium. The amazing food trucks, Cousins Maine Lobster, BrewWings, Pinch of Flavor and Pudding Truck, will on be on site to satisfy your cravings... or bring your own picnic!

SPRING INTO SUMMER 2017
Sun, Mar 26, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Marine Stadium Park, East Paoli Way

(March 14, 2017)

Congressman Alan Lowenthal's

A Conversation About America
Town Hall

Monday, March 13th
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Long Beach City College
Auditorium
(Red building “J” on map located here)
4901 E Carson St, Long Beach
(Nearest intersection to Auditorium is
Clark Ave. and Harvey Way)

The Congressman and his guest speakers will be taking questions on the important issues facing our nation, including:
--the future of the Affordable Care Act, Social Security, and Medicare
--immigration and refugee policy under the Trump Administration
--the ongoing struggle to protect our environment
--the continuing struggle for civil rights & equality for all Americans

RSVP here

(March 13, 2017)

C'mon down to our lovely local Bay Shore Library for our monthly meeting tonight...
Thursday, Mar 9th 6:00pm.

Our guest speakers are from Pied Parker, the newest share marketplace that is revolutionizing how we approach parking. Pied Parker is poised to become a key parking product for cities, neighborhoods, and businesses where parking may be scarce and expensive. By creating a safe technology that makes use of unused space, Pied Parker is the intelligent solution for parking challenges.

Additionally, we will get updates from the 3rd Council District, on the division Crime Report and from our local business community, parking association and neighbors.
(March 9, 2017)

Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

Please don't forget to vote.

Your Voice, Your Vote!

(March 7, 2017)

Monthly Meeting:
Thursday, Mar 9th 6:00pm

Our guest speakers are from Pied Parker, the newest share marketplace that is revolutionizing how we approach parking. Pied Parker is poised to become a key parking product for cities, neighborhoods, and businesses where parking may be scarce and expensive. By creating a safe technology that makes use of unused space, Pied Parker is the intelligent solution for parking challenges.
Additionally, we will hear from the 3rd Council District, discuss the division Crime Report and receive updates from our local business community, parking association and neighbors.
We’re looking forward to seeing you Thursday at our Bay Shore Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave at 2nd Street.
(March 5, 2017)

***** Monthly Meeting *****

Thursday, Feb 9th 6:00pm

This Thursday, Feb 9th, Heather Altman of Altman Consulting will discuss the Los Cerritos Wetlands Oil Consolidation and Restoration Project which plans to restore portions of a privately owned oil field and remove existing oil production facilities from the Synergy and City Properties over time.

Additionally Dede Rossi, Executive Director of the Belmont Shore Business Association, will give an account from our business neighbors, there will be community updates from Councilwoman Price’s office and a review of the Crime Report.

See you Thursday at 6:00pm at our local Bay Shore Library (at Bay Shore & 2nd St).
(February 5, 2017)

***** Monthly Meeting *****

Thursday, Jan 12th 6:00pm

** UPDATE **
City Auditor Laura Doud will be our guest speaker. She will discuss how her team audits different city agencies (parks, vendors, art museum, libraries, city hall, etc.), how corrections are recommended and implemented and the process and effectiveness of the Fraud Hotline.

C'mon down to our neighborhood library at Bay Shore Ave & 2nd St and learn what's going on in the Shore, including a review of the crime report.
(January 4, 2017)

******* BOOK SALE *******

Saturday, Dec 10th!
Please support our neighborhood library this Saturday, beginning at 10am through Saturday, Dec 17th at their Annual Book Sale:
Bay Shore Library
Corner of Bay Shore & 2nd Street
All of the proceeds will go to help our library! Thanks!!
(December 08, 2016)

November 26, 2016
Shop Belmont Shore's wonderful & unique businesses TODAY!
** free 2 hour parking!

October 24, 2016 -

As Suzie Price has said, it's a busy week in our district. Here's the schedule of meetings:

10/24 6 pm- Field office- 340 Nieto- Belmont Shore parking study presentation.

10/25 6:30 pm Fire Station 14- 5200 E Eliot St - Ocean Blvd (Belmont Shore portion only) Road Diet implementation meeting.

10/26 6.pm. Bixby Park Community Center- 130 Cherry Ave - Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study Update.

10/27 6 pm Rogers Middle School Auditorium - 365 Monrovia Ave - Proposed Land Use meeting.

10/29 9 a.m. CSULB 3rd annual Anti-Bully workshop for 5th through 8th graders, featuring Erin Runion. RSVP at (562) 570-6300.

10/30 5 pm- Rec Park Bandshell-4900 E 7th St - Music UNTOLD- Arts and Educational Programs event.

Hope to see you at some of these!

September 19, 2016 -

*** TODAY IS THE DEADLINE ***

Please email your COMMENTS today regarding the density, traffic and height increase proposed at PCH & 2nd Street and along PCH in the Marina Pacific Mall, the Market Place, the Seaport Marina Hotel and the Marina Shore Shopping Center.

Click to learn more

September 15, 2016 -

On Saturday, September 17th at 2:00 pm
Councilwoman Suzie Price will hold a Community Meeting on Homelessness and Theft
@ Fire Station 14 (5200 E Eliot St.).

LB Police Chief, City Prosecutor, Health Department, Parks, Recreation and Marine Department and Public Works will also be represented, to answer question and discuss the homelessness plan as well as enforcement efforts and priorities for addressing issues of homelessness and crime in our community.

September 14, 2016 -

*** Block Your Calendar ***

BSRA MEETING
6:00p THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13th
Bay Shore Library,
195 Bay Shore Ave @ 2nd Street

A member of Councilwoman Price’s team will update us on 3rd District happenings and a representative of the East Division LBPD will discuss the crime report and provide helpful tips. We'll also hear from the Belmont Shore Business Association, the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission resident member and provide time for public comment.
Guest Speaker to be announced soon.

September 11, 2016 -

IN MEMORY AND HONOR
OF THOSE WE LOST