MEETING MINUTES

Belmont Shore Residents Association

MINUTES

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

July 10, 2014

The meeting was called to order by President Terence Endersen at 6:00 pm. The other members of the Executive Board present were: Max Alavi, Aileen Colon, Marvin Jones, Secretary Jeff Miller, David "Coach" Newell, and Treasurer Robert O'Connor. Executive Board members Sanne Berrig, Julie Dean, and Vice President Frank Elizondo were absent. Eighteen additional BSRA members and visitors were present.

The agenda for this meeting was approved and the minutes of the June 12 meeting were approved.

Bay Shore Librarian Debi Gurley-Vilander announced the enrollment of 429 people so far in the Summer Reading Program. New electrical outlets for patron's computers in the reading room will be installed next week, and the self-checkout machine is operational.

LBPD East Division Commander Paul LeBaron discussed the BSRA June Crime Report, noting that some of the recent thefts from autos have been the removal of the catalytic converter. Regarding the Independence Day activities, he reported an enforcement action against excessively noisy motorcycles resulted in 37 citations; a similar action on Memorial Day netted 31 violators. He responded to comments about the increasing number of illegal and dangerous bicycle riders on the Second Street sidewalks by stating the police will soon conduct a similar enforcement action against these violators.

The evening's guest speaker, Mike Anderson of Rotaract (affiliated with Rotary International), spoke about the upcoming Sand Sculpture Contest scheduled for August 16 and 17. Teams are encouraged to participate; all proceeds from the event will support the Long Beach Library Foundation.

Alexis Rabenn, owner of Quinn's Pub and board member of the BSBA, reported these items: Roe restaurant is in limbo, the property being back in the hands of the owner and construction at a standstill. It is rumored that Agave, a downtown restaurant, may open a branch in the BJ's location. Tavern on 2 may apply for a full liquor license and may attempt to expand into the vacant costume business next door. California Crepes has opened in a former retail space adjacent to Subway.

President Endersen reported these items from the Third Council District office: The cones marking the boundary of Rosie's Dog Beach may be replaced with permanent markers, complaints have been noted with the beach restroom night lighting, the unapproved non-swimming zone signs have been removed, and there is new signage at the pier parking lot. A question was raised about the planned configuration of the new pedestrian path at the pier; this will be forwarded to the Council office.

Eric Forsberg, the resident representative on the Parking Commission, reported the planned installation of sixteen security cameras on Second Street, at a cost of $95,000.

President Endersen reported the recent meeting of some Executive Board members with Suzie Price, the new Third Council District representative. Topics discussed were a request to change the city's Local Coastal Program to prevent houses adjacent to commercial alleys being converted to parking lots, changes to the Parking Commission to improve resident representation, and restoration of services to the Second Street Fire Station. Councilmember Price announced her intention to hold constituent meetings on some Saturdays in addition to the weekly Thursday meetings, and also said she would be available at some of the Stroll and Savor events.

Secretary Miller announced the opening of nominations for the Executive Board election in September: nominations are to be made at the August BSRA meeting. A motion was approved authorizing spending not to exceed $200 for material and supplies for the election.

Treasurer O'Connor reported the bank account balance is now $1,514. A motion was approved to pay the annual invoice of $1,150 for the liability insurance policy.

Secretary Miller reported the status of the city's SEADIP update process: there was a recent meeting of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC), which is composed of residents, representatives of various community organizations, and development interests; these sessions are open to the public. Future scheduled events are: Farmer's Market July 20, a Public Workshop August 6, and the next CAC meeting August 13, both at the Golden Sails Hotel on PCH.

Miller explained the BSRA Executive Board nomination and election process and schedule: nominations are to be made at the August BSRA meeting and the election will be at the September meeting.

Miller led a discussion of the application for a beer and wine liquor license by Urban Table, the business planning to open in the vacant Olives location. He recommended supporting their application, with the addition of CA ABC license conditions to reassure residents that they will operate as a restaurant with limited alcohol sales and will not operate in a manner that would create concerns for the neighbors. A motion to support their application with conditions was approved.

Miller led a discussion of the plans by Hof's corporation to convert the vacant Lucille's restaurant into a new restaurant and tavern. They have applied to the city to remodel the building by enlarging the bar area and open the side of the building on St. Joseph Avenue, upstairs and downstairs. The city will conduct a Zoning Administrative Hearing July 28 to consider the modifications. A motion to support neighbors if they oppose the modifications was proposed, but the board chose to wait until after the hearing to consider any action.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Submitted by:

Jeff Miller, Secretary